Guidance from The Therapist Parent
Embark on a transformative journey into positive parenting and discover "Guidance from The Therapist Parent," a compassionate roadmap crafted by a seasoned psychologist with over two decades of experience working with children and families.In this upcoming book, Krysten equips parents with an extensive toolkit to nurture their children's social and emotional development. Drawing from real-world experiences and professional insights, this book offers clear explanations, proven strategies, and engaging activities that resonate with children."Guidance from The Therapist Parent" provides valuable support for parents seeking positive change and stronger bonds with their children. Whether you're navigating specific challenges or aiming to build a well-rounded foundation for your child's growth, this book stands as an essential companion on your parenting journey. Prepare to unlock a deeper connection with your children and create lasting, meaningful moments together.
Parenting with Purpose Nurturing Your Child's Potential
Defining Parenting with PurposeParenting is a journey that comes with great responsibilities but also offers immense rewards. It is a role that requires dedication, love, and a clear purpose. In this subchapter, we delve into the concept of "Parenting with Purpose," exploring what it means and how it can enhance your relationship with your child.Parenting with Purpose is about consciously and intentionally nurturing your child's potential. It goes beyond the day-to-day tasks of providing for their physical needs and delves into the realm of guiding their emotional, intellectual, and moral development. It involves being present, engaged, and proactive in shaping their future.To parent with purpose, you must first understand and embrace your role as a parent. Recognize that you are more than just a caretaker; you are their mentor, guide, and biggest advocate. Your purpose is to provide a loving and supportive environment where your child can flourish and become the best version of themselves.Defining your purpose as a parent requires reflection and self-awareness. What values do you want to instill in your child? What skills and qualities do you hope they will possess? By identifying these aspirations, you can create a roadmap that will guide your parenting decisions and actions.Parenting with Purpose also means fostering a strong bond with your child. This involves spending quality time together, actively listening to them, and being genuinely interested in their thoughts and feelings. By building a solid foundation of trust and open communication, you can better understand their needs and provide the necessary guidance.Furthermore, Parenting with Purpose entails setting clear boundaries and expectations. Children thrive when they have structure and consistency in their lives. By establishing rules and consequences, you help them develop a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, and respect for others.
Be The Dad - color
Be The Dad - Full colour version. B&W internal also available for a lower price. Being a Dad can be hard. Its not just the parenting but also balancing your other relationships, work, health and your life enjoyment. Be the Dad has been written by father of five, Ferg Turnbull, full of the tips he has picked up on his parenting journey to help you find happiness and success in all areas of your family life. Written in short, entertaining and easy to digest chapters Be The Dad is packed with practical tips in everyday language you can apply straight away to help your 'Dad' life. Watch a short run down of Be the Dad here: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WJYSa85Wac Be The Dad is broken down into three categories: Parenting, Marriage Life and Personal Life which contain chapters on: device usage, finding a work/home balance, being on the same team with your spouse, being a great life coach for your kids and creating more time in your life. Be The Dad has already helped many Dads, here is what a couple of the Dad say: 'Incredibly encouraging, real life stuff that's easy to apply' Ben, Father of two, Christchurch, New Zealand 'Saved me, my relationship and my kids from me losing my way as a man and a dad.I have shared Be the Dad with so many people and hope it impacts them in such a way as it did me.' Brett, Father of four, Queensland, Australia Be the Dad has already helped many dads with their parenting, relationships and mental health and well being, I'm sure it can help you and your family have a great quality of life!
Speak
Speak is a deeply moving story that illustrates the growing pains of life through the eyes of a young girl, from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood. Brittainy's life changed drastically when she and her sister, Jasmine, left their family home in Connecticut, sight unseen, and moved with their mother to Alabama. What should have been a new beginning turned out to be the start of hardships, confusion, rebellion, and silence. Speak is the story of a girl who once lost her voice and the woman she became who is still finding her way. Speak encourages each of us to tell our stories, and to use our voices to take back our power. When we leverage the power of our voices, we set the trail of our paths ablaze with courage and ferocity. Speak is a poignant reminder that the human voice is a most powerful weapon, that we must use at all times.
The Realtor's Attendant
She's escaping an arranged marriage. He's recovering from a disastrous wedding. When sparks fly between them, will they brave a second chance at love?Touted as the ideal daughter, Hope Njeri chafes under her dad's strict rule and dreams of discovering who she is beyond his influence and traveling the world beyond his threshold. So, when he tries to pressure her into an arranged marriage, she flees Kenya for Uganda, determined to become the woman she's always kept hidden. Even if that means working around the clock as a hotel maid and putting up with her overly critical boss.After being left at the altar, small-town Realtor Gavin Kress jumps at the opportunity to spend a year in Uganda doing charity work. Maybe some distance from his ex will help him heal. Dating is the last thing on his mind-until the beautiful Hope stumbles into his life and restarts his heart. When he witnesses her boss verbally harass her, Gavin steps in to help-and gets her fired. With no other options, she accepts his offer to work with his charity organization. But as their feelings blossom, Hope and Gavin must decide how hard they're willing to fight for true love-especially when they travel back to his small town and his ex wants a second chance.Gavin's let a woman walk away before, and Hope's always let everything get taken away from her. But this time, can Gavin trust the woman he loves isn't going to walk out? And if Hope fights for the love of her life, can she stand up to his parents who aren't fond of her?This is the seventh and last standalone book that concludes The caregiver series. Each book can be read in any order.Books in the series1. The Doctor's Nanny: Ryan and Destiny2. The Entrepreneur's Nurse: Brady and Ruth3. The Physician's Helper: Lucas and Brit4. The CEO's Companion: Eric and Joy5. The Investor's Wife: Bryce and Liberty6. The Soldier's Trainer: Chad and Tessa7. The Realtor's Attendant: Gavin and Hope
Snakes in the Grass
Whilst the COVID virus spreads across Australia, Ian O Ustinoff and Allistaire Armstrong of Lord Winston's Grammar School in Brisbane are concerned for their students. In Woodbridge Waters, Patrick Lloyd is getting into financial difficulties. Elderly residents, Caroline Meekin and Lewis Carter living in the Caravan Park are concerned as rents, food and petrol prices skyrocket. And amidst it all, the Government seems to lurch from one reaction to another. Through it all, ninety-year-old Ursula Plummer prays for all the people she meets on her daily walk, offering sympathy, a calming spirit and providing, she hopes, a defence against the snakes in the grass.
Anger Management Workbook for Kids
Help your child control their anger and learn how to be a calmer person with fun and interesting activities.Do you want your child to learn about anger?Do you want them to meet their anger monster?Do you want your child to know how their thoughts and feelings affect their anger?It is significant for your child to understand that anger isn't a negative emotion but a necessary one to express various feelings like displeasure or distress. They should never be mad or ashamed of their anger; instead, they should accept it and embrace it. However, they need to learn there are different and better ways to communicate their anger than crying or screaming.In this book, your child will: Learn what triggers are and how they affect their angerMeet their anger monster and learn to accept itDiscover the impact of negative emotions and thoughts on their angerDiscover how their fears can influence their actionsLearn breathing and meditation exercises to control their angerLearn how to speak up and express themselvesDiscover how to replace their negative thoughts with positive onesLearn healthy habits they can practice every day to remain calmFind out how they can let go of their anger once and for allPractice many fun and playful activities while they learn to control their angerThis book provides all the information your child needs to understand where their anger comes from. It also includes many exercises and activities that they can practice whenever they need to express their feelings.
Guardians OF The Digital Age
"Guardians of the Digital Age," readers are thrust into a suspenseful and thrilling journey that explores the convergence of technology, ancient mysteries, and the power of love. Julia and Daniel, two individuals brought together by the digital realm, discover a hidden artifact with the potential to reshape reality itself.As they delve into the artifact's secrets, they become guardians of a truth that has been guarded for centuries. Their quest leads them to confront a shadowy organization known as The Enclave, determined to harness the artifact's power for their own sinister purposes. With the digital age as their backdrop, Julia and Daniel must navigate a world filled with intrigue, danger, and moral dilemmas.With the fate of the digital and real worlds hanging in the balance, Julia and Daniel must unlock the artifact's potential, protect it from those who seek to misuse it, and maintain the delicate balance between power and responsibility. Their journey is a captivating tale of suspense, romance, and the enduring human spirit, set in a world where technology meets ancient mysteries, and love proves to be a force that transcends time and boundaries. "Guardians of the Digital Age" is a thrilling adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
A couple's Journey to transgenderism
Noreen Antao went into her second marriage with high hopes-that theman she loved, and who loved her and her children, would be the light ofher life, for the rest of her life.Just before the marriage he revealed to her his deepest secret, somethinghe had revealed to no one; he liked to wear women's clothes. "His comingout of the closet to me, put me in the closet with him." This led them on a 15year journey of discovery, deeper and deeper into a world of crossdressing, transgenderism, homosexuality, and even B&D."It was very sad to watch Jason becoming more female than male; I wasgradually losing my husband to 'the other woman'."Noreen's experiences off er a rare look into the struggle of fi nding one's truesexuality, and the eff ect that can have on one's spouse, career and family.
First time dad
First. A dog or a cat is no substitute for a baby. Second. Parenting is the most fulfilling thing in the world and the greatest challenge you can experience in life. And third. No one is born a good parent. You have to become one. Step-by-step. It hurt me a lot; it may hurt you a little less. Join me in the twelve-month transition from modern man to functional, loving dad and partner. Read about the most challenging and best parenting moments, and you'll see you're not alone in this. No sugar coating, no bullshit, just the way life serves it up.
Christmas Baby Shower Guest Book
Capture the joy and love of this special season as we celebrate a little one on the way! Join us in making memories and leaving messages of warmth and wonder in our Christmas-themed baby shower guest book. Share your well wishes, holiday blessings, and heartwarming advice for the growing family. Let's create a keepsake filled with love and holiday cheer that will be treasured for years to come. 'Tis the season for new beginnings.This is a hardback book, with a gift log at the back of the book to record gifts received.
The Emotional Life of Babies
You are not failing if your baby keeps on crying! Do you want to know how to: - Respond compassionately to your baby's crying?- Understand how feelings affect 'cluster feeding' and frequent night waking? - Accurately read your baby's cues? Do you want to support your baby to: - Sleep soundly without 'self-soothing' or 'controlled crying'? - Stay connected with their true self? - Heal from birth trauma and daily stresses? In this deeply detailed and informative book, Dr Marion Rose offers the answers to all these questions, drawing on the Aware Parenting approach, which was created by Aletha Solter, PhD. The Emotional Life of Babies explains how crying isn't only a way for babies to communicate their needs. It's also how they heal from daily stresses and larger trauma, as long as we are holding them with compassionate presence. In this way, babies can return to deep relaxation, leading to more restful and restorative sleep. With a research background including studying mothers and babies for her PhD at Cambridge University, Dr. Marion Rose invites you to make your own observations as a parent. In this way, you can differentiate between the two types of crying and between relaxed presence and dissociation. You can also gather evidence and receive reassurance that your baby really does feel more connected, more present, and more relaxed with Aware Parenting. From two decades of working with thousands of parents as an Aware Parenting instructor, and a decade before as a psychotherapist, Dr. Marion Rose supports you to be compassionate with yourself on the journey to transform your parenting. The Emotional Life of Babies includes inspiring true stories from parents who have experienced the life-changing effects of being with their babies' feelings. Discover the powerful role you can play in shaping the foundations of your baby's emotional life so that they can feel at home in their body, as the aware and present being they were born to be. Praise for The Emotional Life of Babies "I believe this is the most fundamental learning of our times. Somehow in 20 years of being in the mental health field I didn't know this vital information and unconsciously yearned for it - the anatomy of feelings. Not some wishy-washy new age concept. No, the exact patterns within which our feelings arise, what happens in the body, and how to respond to them." ─ Clare-Louise Brumley, PhD, OLY"In The Emotional Life of Babies, Marion Rose shares her amazing ability to perceive the world through a baby's eyes. She offers a gentle invitation for parents to put aside preconceived ideas about babies and learn to interpret cues that are often overlooked or misunderstood. With deep compassion, she explains how parents' own childhood experiences can cause them to misinterpret what their babies are trying to tell them. Parents who follow her advice will enhance their baby's emotional development and strengthen attachment." ─ Aletha Solter, Ph.D., founder of Aware Parenting
A little deer, is nearly here baby shower guest book
Capture the joy and love of this special season as we celebrate a little one on the way! Join us in making memories and leaving messages of warmth and wonder in our Christmas-themed baby shower guest book. Share your well wishes, holiday blessings, and heartwarming advice for the growing family. Let's create a keepsake filled with love and holiday cheer that will be treasured for years to come. 'Tis the season for new beginnings.This is a hardback book, with a gift log at the back of the book to record gifts received.
Night Time Is Sleep Time
Rana I. Abbasi is a wife and mom of four. She loves animals and nature.Her passions are writing, teaching, and being a positive force in the world. She sees writing as a form of art; enjoying the different worlds you can bring to life through them.
Christmas Baby Shower Guest Book
Capture the joy and love of this special season as we celebrate a little one on the way! Join us in making memories and leaving messages of warmth and wonder in our Christmas-themed baby shower guest book. Share your well wishes, holiday blessings, and heartwarming advice for the growing family. Let's create a keepsake filled with love and holiday cheer that will be treasured for years to come. 'Tis the season for new beginnings.This is a hardback book, with a gift log at the back of the book to record gifts received.
Musings of A Psychologist
The scope of psychology is beyond the clinic. It is in everything that we do and we don't do. The articles are just a different perspective of looking at everyday happenings and how they relate to how we deal with life.​ Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. Often we shy away from talking about mental health or we confuse mental health with mental illness. These articles talk about simple day matters which have an impact on us. These are topics which we all face but don't realise that they have had an impact on us. It is a simpler way to look at things that bother us.
Progress Notes For Special Needs Kids
"Progress Notes for Special Needs Kids" is the perfect companion workbook to "Goal Setting for Children with Disabilities." By using the two books together parents, caregivers, and educators, can track the NDIS or Disability Progress Goals of special needs children in addition to providing parents and disability review teams with consistent documentation. This workbook has 52 weekly goal tracker pages as well as 3 month, 6 month, and 12 month milestone check in's too.Whether you are a parent looking to support your children, or a health worker looking for new tools to track the progress of clients, "Progress Notes for Special Needs Kids" is an essential resource that will help you keep track of the goals of Special Needs Children and make a real difference in the lives of the children you care for."
Muse
In Muse: Poems from Early Motherhood, Sarah Graham charts the highs and lows of her entry into the world of parenting. Her poems celebrate new motherhood's tremendous sense of joy, euphoria and love, while also recognising the deep challenges and feelings of displacement that this life-changing experience can evoke. Muse seeks to provide comfort for any parent navigating this new world-to act as a thread of commonality between even the most isolated moments of parenthood, to share in the delights and bliss, and above all, to assure new parents that they are not alone.
The Emotional Life of Babies
You are not failing if your baby keeps on crying! Do you want to know how to: - Respond compassionately to your baby's crying?- Understand how feelings affect 'cluster feeding' and frequent night waking? - Accurately read your baby's cues? Do you want to support your baby to: - Sleep soundly without 'self-soothing' or 'controlled crying'? - Stay connected with their true self? - Heal from birth trauma and daily stresses? In this deeply detailed and informative book, Dr Marion Rose offers the answers to all these questions, drawing on the Aware Parenting approach, which was created by Aletha Solter, PhD. The Emotional Life of Babies explains how crying isn't only a way for babies to communicate their needs. It's also how they heal from daily stresses and larger trauma, as long as we are holding them with compassionate presence. In this way, babies can return to deep relaxation, leading to more restful and restorative sleep. With a research background including studying mothers and babies for her PhD at Cambridge University, Dr. Marion Rose invites you to make your own observations as a parent. In this way, you can differentiate between the two types of crying and between relaxed presence and dissociation. You can also gather evidence and receive reassurance that your baby really does feel more connected, more present, and more relaxed with Aware Parenting. From two decades of working with thousands of parents as an Aware Parenting instructor, and a decade before as a psychotherapist, Dr. Marion Rose supports you to be compassionate with yourself on the journey to transform your parenting. The Emotional Life of Babies includes inspiring true stories from parents who have experienced the life-changing effects of being with their babies' feelings. Discover the powerful role you can play in shaping the foundations of your baby's emotional life so that they can feel at home in their body, as the aware and present being they were born to be. Praise for The Emotional Life of Babies "I believe this is the most fundamental learning of our times. Somehow in 20 years of being in the mental health field I didn't know this vital information and unconsciously yearned for it - the anatomy of feelings. Not some wishy-washy new age concept. No, the exact patterns within which our feelings arise, what happens in the body, and how to respond to them." ─ Clare-Louise Brumley, PhD, OLY"In The Emotional Life of Babies, Marion Rose shares her amazing ability to perceive the world through a baby's eyes. She offers a gentle invitation for parents to put aside preconceived ideas about babies and learn to interpret cues that are often overlooked or misunderstood. With deep compassion, she explains how parents' own childhood experiences can cause them to misinterpret what their babies are trying to tell them. Parents who follow her advice will enhance their baby's emotional development and strengthen attachment." ─ Aletha Solter, Ph.D., founder of Aware Parenting
Shame-Free Parenting
In Shame-Free Parenting, author Craig Knippenberg takes on the trend of hypervigilant parenting and offers a compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of parenting with resilience and authenticity. With sections that address pivotal aspects of raising children, Knippenberg equips parents with practical strategies to forge strong connections while fostering independence.From managing emotions to setting boundaries, this book encourages parents to embrace their own imperfections-it's okay to lose it sometimes, even relax!-and work toward growth. Knippenberg delves into topics including gaming, TikTok, and school shootings, and underscores the importance of creating structure, valuing resources, and guiding children toward their purpose.With a seasoned perspective, Knippenberg advocates for family adventures and volunteerism as tools for building lasting bonds and instilling values. Full of shame-free parenting tips and resources for parents, Shame-Free Parenting empowers them to cultivate resilient families that thrive in the face of adversity.
Beyond 'How Are You'
Elevate your conversations and foster genuine connections with "Beyond How Are You?" This transformative guidebook challenges the habit of casual greetings and introduces a revolutionary approach to communication. Delve into the art of powerful questioning and unlock a world of engaging discussions. In a fast-paced era, where true human interaction often fades, this handbook empowers you to connect meaningfully. Uncover innovative techniques to ignite enriching dialogues, evoke positivity, and cultivate authentic engagement. Learn to communicate with purpose, demonstrating that every individual matters. By embracing the wisdom within these pages, you'll foster profound relationships, enhance your own well-being, and propagate kindness in your community. If you seek to transcend superficial exchanges and foster a more connected world, let "Beyond How Are You?" be your guide.
Why We Need Grandsons
Based on Gregory Lang's New York Times bestselling original series! The perfect Valentines gift of love or sweet keepsake to show why grandsons are so special! Celebrate the grandsons in your life with Why We Need Grandsons, a heartfelt children's books for ages 3-7 that is the perfect gift to remind your grandson of how much you love him! Brought to you by the same team behind the New York Times bestseller Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, this next book in the series features gentle rhyming text, adorable animal illustration, and a genuine message of love. This sweet picture book is the perfect Christmas gift or stuffer to say I love you to your grandson this holiday season!In this world we call home, there's all kinds of joyFrom sunsets to kittens to your favorite toys.But there's nothing we've seen quite like you, my sweet boyOur bright-eyed and beautiful grandson.
Being Bipolar
About the BookBeing Bipolar is one woman's real-life story about mental illness. While battling bipolar disorder, Kim Gere has four friends murdered. She is also a victim of attempted murder, stalkings, violence, child abuse, domestic violence, celebrity "Me Too" stories, and celebrity drug stories. Kim's fight with bipolar shows how she came to cope with the ups and downs of anxiety and depression. This book can relate to many people, young and old, and will hopefully be able to help someone who is struggling.About the AuthorKim Gere's hobbies include reading and writing and pop culture. Special interests include reading all different types of books, mostly nonfiction. She enjoys TV and movies as well, and she also has a close relationship with her parents.Kim has taken numerous college classes, with a special interest in psychology, and she has read many bipolar memoirs, but her story is unique because she goes into the symptoms and drugs unlike other authors.
A Different Kind of Same
What could a country girl possibly have in common with someone raised in a city?Actually, more than you think. When we take the time to look past our differences, finding things in common is easy.In this collection of stories, the author shares thoughts and insights gained through her observations of life.Kellie was raised in the country and still lives on a farm today. But the experiences she writes about are helpful no matter where one lives. Everyday encounters are turned into inspirational messages.We all want to fit in. Once we realize this, it's the beginning of seeing others in a new way; making it easier to be more patient and kind.Her desire is to share a message of hope, understanding, and recognition of how alike we really are.
The Playful Parent
The Playful Parent offers a new solution for parents and carers looking for a calmer, happier and smarter way to parent the under-fives. This activity-led parenting guide shows how to get young children involved and learning, thinking and growing, helping and cooperating without any need for 'the naughty step' or punishment at all, but by making play the beating heart of family life. Julia Deering offers support and advice to busy parents, combining down-to-earth practicality with hundreds of simple activities, tips, tricks and fixes, guidance, prompts and brilliant ideas that show parents how to tap into their child's playful instincts. You can use The Playful Parent to: Make your little one's good behaviour become their normal behaviour Remove those parent/child battle-of-will situations Help steer clear of the flashpoint furies and melt-down moments of the 'terrible twos' Run fuss-free errands with your toddlers in tow Tackle tricky transitions such as bedtimes and car journeys with ease Develop your child's independence and unleash their natural creativity Bond with a child in the first language they know: play Whether you've forgotten how to play or you're still a child at heart, The Playful Parent equips you with all the know-how you need to make play work for you and your family; transforming parenting during the early years into a more enjoyable, rewarding and memorable experience. Includes: A guide to the principles of play and how to use the 7 Ways to Play concept Advice on how to organise your home - and your life - for maximum play with minimum stress Over a hundred uncomplicated and irresistible activities for your 18 month - 5 year olds A Family Favourites chart so you can record favourite activities and start building daily and weekly planners
Let, Lift, & Listen
"Finally, a parenting manual that everyone thought did not exist. This simple, to the point, and useful resource is a must for every parent." -Al Estee, founder, Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South CarolinaWhether you are dealing with toddler tantrums, teenage substance abuse, disrespect, failing grades, technology addiction, refusal to do chores, sibling rivalry, or any other challenge that your children might throw at you, this foundational book will give you the approach you need.Filled with touching and sometimes humorous stories that clearly illustrate how this framework works in real families, this book will enable you to join the thousands of parents who have rediscovered the peace and joy of parenting by simply understanding and focusing on this basic framework.LET the consequences do the teachingLIFT your children with honest and sincere appreciationLISTEN to words and emotionsCoach Christine clearly explains and illustrates how this framework is the only strategy you will ever need, in any circumstance and with any child.The parenting instruction manual you always wanted is finally here!
Nut Bags and Num-Nums
"Do you remember the time Lorna tried to make ground beef with her car?" For almost forty years, Lorna Stuber's high school classmates have teased her mercilessly about the time she crashed her car into a steer, leaving the car with tufts of bovine hair stuck in cracks in the hood. The car has since been known as "Lorna's Cowfur Mobile". Filled with relatable yet unique stories of sibling rivalry, community, and coming-of-age lessons, Nut Bags and Num-Nums tells the story of a girl growing up on a Canadian cattle ranch in the 1970s and 1980s. With a mix of humour and poignancy, the author enlightens readers on how to dispatch a gopher, gut a chicken, and clean and cook prairie oysters. The book also pays homage to teachers and to Alberta's farmers and ranchers."I've lived in in the jungles of Peru and the suburbs of Tokyo. I've been to Easter Island, Australia, Egypt, the Caribbean, and Europe. But regardless of where I travel, no matter where I live, my feet are grounded in Canadian soil under the expansive Alberta sky. I value the rural lifestyle and the people I've known since childhood who still shape the person I continue to become."
The Out-Of-Sync Family
The fourth edition of The Out-of-Sync Family (formerly titled The Goodenoughs Get In Sync) is a delightfully illustrated chapter book geared for ages 8 to 12. It tells the tale of five family members (each with a different sensory processing challenge), their mischievous dog, and how they get in sync after a tough day. Family members honestly and humorously explain what they do to function successfully and suggest how readers can also enjoy practicing sensory-motor activities at home or school.The unique book design puts the basic story line in larger type for younger children to read or hear. Explanations of sensory processing issues are woven throughout the story and are in smaller type for more proficient readers to peruse.
Unleashed
In an event that shakes the foundations of the world, thousands find themselves with new powers. Initially thought to be miracles of science, prejudice and fear soon bring danger from the darkness.Fenris Trygg lost everything he loved when the Changing came. Cynical and bitter, he keeps himself at a distance from everyone, especially those who care about him the most. But when a charming redhead crosses his path, he may have met the one person who can tear down his walls.Vivacious and bright, Sara Gardien hides a dark past. The child of Gifted parents, she shows no signs of a Gift, and fits into neither social caste. Determined to follow her own path, she sets her sights on what she wants and allows nothing to stand in her way.Two damaged souls find each other, but when a new threat strikes, can they fight past the pain to stay together and defeat a common enemy?Or will the Changing ultimately lead to their death and destruction?
Kids Party Magic
Children's parties can create some beautiful memories. This book will help busy parents plan effectively, get answers, and find interesting and inspiring ideas. Use these tips, hints, and pointers in this book and make your kids' party stress-free and fun for you, your child, and guests. Twenty minutes with Kids Party Magic now can save you hours later. A complete kids party planning guide with Timeline, Budget, Guest List, Vendor List, and Shopping List templates is included.
The Parenting Handbook
Being a parent can feel overwhelming and exhausting. So much of the prevailing advice on raising children leaves parents feeling conflicted and confused rather than confident that what they're doing is best for their children. In The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson--founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, child psychologists, and moms with an immense social media following--give parents the answers they so desperately need. Using the latest research in neuroscience and developmental psychology, and weaving in concrete strategies, Tammy and Tania have created an essential roadmap for parenting that truly works. Here you will find the secrets to raising children who are kind, empathic, self-regulated, emotionally intelligent, and who grow up to become gritty, resourceful, successful critical thinkers who can handle hard things. After reading this handbook, you will be well-equipped to: tackle tough parenting problems such as screen time and bedtime battles, implement effective discipline strategies, manage meltdowns and tantrums, foster optimal brain development in your children, create positive mental health outcomes, lose it less on your child and be the parent you always hoped you'd be. Tammy and Tania provide practical tools that you can implement immediately. This book is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Advance Praise "The Parenting Handbook is beautiful, reflective, and deeply compassionate. Tammy and Tania weave the latest parenting research, scripts, tools, and strategies into a relatable book that fuels connection, love, and joy." --Dr Shefali, Clinical Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author "Tania and Tammy have woven together the many themes that come up so often in daily family life. They sensitively provide answers to the questions that sometimes confound us as parents. Reading this book will give you the feeling 'I can do this' and provide you with the confidence to be the very best parent you can be." --Kim John Payne M.ED., bestselling author of Simplicity Parenting, The Soul of Discipline, and Emotionally Resilient Tween & Teens
Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question
The first book-length exploration of climate-driven reproductive anxiety that places race and social justice at the center. Eco-anxiety. Climate guilt. Pre-traumatic stress disorder. Solastalgia. The study of environmental emotions and related mental health impacts is a rapidly growing field, but most researchers overlook a closely related concern: reproductive anxiety. Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question is the first comprehensive study of how environmental emotions influence whether, when, and why people today decide to become parents--or not. Jade S. Sasser argues that we can and should continue to create the families we desire, but that doing so equitably will require deep commitments to social, reproductive, and climate justice. Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question presents original research, drawing from in-depth interviews and national survey results that analyze the role of race in environmental emotions and the reproductive plans young people are making as a result. Sasser concludes that climate emotions and climate justice are inseparable, and that culturally appropriate mental and emotional health services are a necessary component to ensure climate justice for vulnerable communities.
How to Talk to Kids about Anything
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERA step-by-step guide to answering your kids' toughest questions "When people die, where do they go?""Why is her skin darker than mine?""But how does the baby get in there?"Don't panic. While we know that the first step to connecting deeply with our kids is being able to communicate, empathize, and answer their biggest queries, what do you do when that tricky-to-answer question comes out of the blue? Sometimes we just don't know what to say, so we simply change the subject or give a quick, throwaway answer--and hope it doesn't come up again. Dr. Robyn Silverman, host of the How to Talk to Kids About Anything Parenting Podcast, gets it. A child development specialist and mom, she'll stick with you every step of the way. In this book, Dr. Robyn takes you through the whole spectrum of kids' curious questions, giving you the strategies and scripts to prepare you for life's most challenging conversations. That way your kids get age-appropriate information straight from you, their trusted source, rather than from peers, the media, or the internet. You'll learn how to develop calm, well-thought-out answers to tricky questions on subjects including: DeathSexFriendshipDivorceMoneyAnd more!Drawing on the expertise of dozens of well-known experts, Dr. Robyn's decades of working with children and teens, and her personal experience as a mom, How to Talk to Kids About Anything is a vital resource for parents who value having honest, meaningful conversations with their kids. When you just can't find the right words, this book will be your guide to talking to your kids about anything as they grow from toddlers to teens... and beyond.Makes for a thoughtful gift for new parents!
Noble Victory
MANDEEP K. ATWAL KNEW FROM A YOUNG AGE SHE WANTED TO FIGHT FOR EQUALITY. Motivated and driven, she pursued a career in law, but even when she was a full-fledged lawyer and everything had gone according to her plans, she still felt like something was missing. She felt that it was time to start a family with her husband, Samir. But little did they know how that decision would take their souls to places they never could have imagined.After multiple complications during the delivery, Mandeep gave birth to her son, JSS. The initial months of motherhood were difficult-and then, everything changed when Mandeep and Samir discovered their son had autism. Their lives became a whirlwind of therapies and doctors' visits, but the thing that stood out the most to Mandeep was how differently her son was treated at almost every turn. Why did the word "autism" suddenly change the way the world saw her kind, hardworking son? Why was he denied opportunities granted to other children?A lifelong passion for justice and a never-ending drive to change the world led Mandeep exactly where she was meant to be. From that day onward, Mandeep and her family became advocates for autism awareness, first starting small among their friends and family, then spreading outward in their community. In Noble Victory, Mandeep and her family walk side by side in JSS's journey with autism and teach us that across the world, we are more alike than we are different, and that even one individual can make a difference.
Nurture Parenting Magazine
Welcome to Nurture Australia's Natural Parenting Magazine.Founded in 2012, Nurture is published by parents for parents and is your destination for thought-provoking, evidence-based articles on the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual elements of child-rearing from a natural parenting perspective.Fundamentally, Nurture advocates the principles of Attachment Parenting and the Attachment Theory - A Secure Base for Babies and Parents. Attachment is a deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space (Ainsworth, 1973; Bowlby, 1969).Our philosophy is to nourish the most important bonds, first with yourself, then with your family and close relationships, and are both WHO (World Health Organisation) and TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) compliant. We help parents seek out the practical tools and knowledge they need to feel empowered and supported as they child-rear. From pregnancy to the early learning years, we are there through it all!See you on the inside, or visit us at https: //www.nurtureparentingmagazine.com.au.Team Nurture xo
100 Foods Before One Year
"100 Foods Before One" is an indispensable resource for parents embarking on the exciting journey of introducing their little one to the world of solid foods. This comprehensive journaling guide offers a treasure trove of information and practical tools to navigate the intricacies of a baby's culinary exploration.With a focus on 100 diverse foods, this book provides insightful guidance on introducing a wide range of flavors and textures to your baby's diet. Whether you're following traditional pur矇es, exploring baby-led weaning, or addressing food allergies, this guide ensures you have all the information you need at your fingertips.Inside, you'll find: Food ProfilesAllergy AwarenessTracking ToolsRecipes and TipsA guide and comparison of Baby-Led Weaning and pur矇es."100 Foods before One Year" empowers parents to make informed choices about their baby's diet while fostering a positive relationship with food from the very beginning. Whether you're a first-time parent or looking for fresh insights, this journaling guide is a trusted companion on the exciting road to healthy eating for your little one.
Noble Victory
MANDEEP K. ATWAL KNEW FROM A YOUNG AGE SHE WANTED TO FIGHT FOR EQUALITY. Motivated and driven, she pursued a career in law, but even when she was a full-fledged lawyer and everything had gone according to her plans, she still felt like something was missing. She felt that it was time to start a family with her husband, Samir. But little did they know how that decision would take their souls to places they never could have imagined.After multiple complications during the delivery, Mandeep gave birth to her son, JSS. The initial months of motherhood were difficult-and then, everything changed when Mandeep and Samir discovered their son had autism. Their lives became a whirlwind of therapies and doctors' visits, but the thing that stood out the most to Mandeep was how differently her son was treated at almost every turn. Why did the word "autism" suddenly change the way the world saw her kind, hardworking son? Why was he denied opportunities granted to other children?A lifelong passion for justice and a never-ending drive to change the world led Mandeep exactly where she was meant to be. From that day onward, Mandeep and her family became advocates for autism awareness, first starting small among their friends and family, then spreading outward in their community. In Noble Victory, Mandeep and her family walk side by side in JSS's journey with autism and teach us that across the world, we are more alike than we are different, and that even one individual can make a difference.
Play Skills for Parents
Most parents and caregivers know playing with their child is beneficial.What can feel much less clear, however, is just how to go about engaging in playtime. Here to dispel any feelings of uncertainty and anxiety around this subject is Play Skills for Parents. This informative yet easy-to-read guide to parent-child play is based on research in developmental psychology and parent-child relationships, as well as author Kathy Eugster's over twenty years of experience in counselling and play therapy (not to mention her experience as a parent and grandparent herself!).Play Skills for Parents goes beyond merely listing potential play activities. Instead, Eugster highlights nine essential skills for facilitating parent-child play, thoroughly explains why, when, and how to use each skill, and provides an abundance of examples showing each skill in action. In addition, Eugster guides parents and caregivers through: - How play can foster healthy child development and strengthen the parent-child relationship - How to engage in child-led and parent-led play - Why child-led play can especially enhance a child's development - Numerous examples of types of play activities, including calming activities for emotional regulation - How to set up play areas for different types of playtime - How the playtime skills can be applied in other life activities - And more!Perfect for any parent or caregiver of children ages three to ten, Play Skills for Parents won't just bolster your confidence and communication skills during playtime-it will give you a new appreciation for this special time spent with your child.
Toxic Families, Violent Lives
IF YOU ARE A PARENT, SCHOOLTEACHER, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, OR MENTAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, Toxic Families, Violent Lives lays out what you need to know aboutwhat is causing heightened levels of childhood/adolescent mental illness, behavioral disorders, juvenile alcohol and substance abuse, gang membership, school dropouts, teen pregnancies, and pervasive crime and violence. Toxic Families, Violent Lives gets at the root of the problem. It's all about the impediments to healthy childhood/adolescent physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, and moral development. This book identifies a range of adverse childhood experiences that are the direct result of toxic family life rooted in poor parenting practices, and a range of dysfunctional and problematic parent behavior stemming from adult mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, obsessions, insecurities, depression, anxiety, and maladaptive coping mechanisms. Parents need to understand the importance of developing a parent-child attachment, and a child's self-control, empathy, and moral foundation. What can parents, schoolteachers, law enforcement, and mental health professionals do? Understand the pathways and pitfalls to healthy childhood / adolescent development and take an active role in that process. This book takes a read it, understand it, and apply it approach to the problem.
Toxic Families, Violent Lives
IF YOU ARE A PARENT, SCHOOLTEACHER, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, OR MENTAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, Toxic Families, Violent Lives lays out what you need to know aboutwhat is causing heightened levels of childhood/adolescent mental illness, behavioral disorders, juvenile alcohol and substance abuse, gang membership, school dropouts, teen pregnancies, and pervasive crime and violence. Toxic Families, Violent Lives gets at the root of the problem. It's all about the impediments to healthy childhood/adolescent physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, and moral development. This book identifies a range of adverse childhood experiences that are the direct result of toxic family life rooted in poor parenting practices, and a range of dysfunctional and problematic parent behavior stemming from adult mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, obsessions, insecurities, depression, anxiety, and maladaptive coping mechanisms. Parents need to understand the importance of developing a parent-child attachment, and a child's self-control, empathy, and moral foundation. What can parents, schoolteachers, law enforcement, and mental health professionals do? Understand the pathways and pitfalls to healthy childhood / adolescent development and take an active role in that process. This book takes a read it, understand it, and apply it approach to the problem.
Change Your Child's Behavior by Changing Yours
A new approach for dealing with the most common--and seemingly intractable--battles of will between parents and children. Authoritative and sound, but lighthearted and guilt-free, all of the authors' suggestions work toward building a child's self-esteem. Two simple but powerful ideas stand behind this book's advice for coping with children's behavior problems: you can change your child's behavior by changing the way you react to theirs; and you must accept that much of what unnerves parents is actually appropriate to the various stages of a child's development. Change Your Child's Behavior by Changing Yours tackles thirteen particularly difficult situations that prompt most tugs-of-wills, including conflicts involving bedtime, dressing, eating, going places, shopping, and sibling rivalry. Each chapter opens with a section called "Sound Familiar?" that describes a scenario parents will quickly recognize. Authors Chernofsky and Gage then identify the development stage that is prompting the distressing behavior, help parents to relate the child's behavior in a somewhat parallel situation, and offer strategies for coping with and changing the situation for the better.
My Father's Story
Discover the captivating story within the pages of "My Father's Story: The Murder of the Best Man I've Ever Known" by Eric Johnson. The story unfolds when Eric delves into the life and tragic death of his father, Bill Johnson, who was brutally murdered by his ex-girlfriend in his own home, taking not only his life but also that of his beloved dog.In Eric's account of the story, you will witness firsthand how profoundly an act of violence can change lives forever. Eric entangles his readers in a captivating journey toward truth and justice with surreal court hearings, fit for a horror movie, that puts his dad's ex-girlfriend's mental health at the epicenter of her defense. As you flip through the pages, you'll be enthralled by each distressing twist and turn. Embark on this inside look into loss, heartache, and a brutal quest for truth that lies within "My Father's Story: The Murder of the Best Man I've Ever Known."
Anger Management
It's far simpler to talk about attempting to manage and understand why we feel what we feel and when we feel it than it is to really do it. Fears and uncertainties are universal, as is the yearning that one might somehow improve oneself. This guide will assist you in achieving the greatest results that are achievable, but more significantly, it will offer you with a guide that is simple to read and follow.You have just discovered the book that will guide you to the spirituality-based route that will lead to professional success. Congratulations! You will discover how to utilise spirituality as a tool to boost your productivity, creativity, and resilience with the help of this book!By using your spirituality as a compass, you will be provided with the skills and strategies necessary to advance in your professional career.If you are unable to keep your anger under control, it may lead to a variety of difficulties, such as making remarks that you later come to regret, shouting at your children, threatening your colleagues, writing hurried emails, developing health problems, and even resorting to physical violence. However, not every instance of wrath warrants the same level of concern. You may squander time worrying about stressful circumstances, feeling irritated when sitting in traffic, or shouting about work instead of doing any of those things.
Anger Management
Learn to control your anger so that you may have healthier, more peaceful relationships with others, including your children. Continue reading if you are interested in learning how...In spite of the fact that you have a kind disposition and a good attitude most of the time, there will be occasions when your children know just how to get under your skin. You end yourself losing your cool, yelling at them, and then feeling bad about it because, after all, they are only children.The book Anger Management: The 21-Day Mental Makeover to Take Control of Your Emotions and Achieve Freedom from Anger, Stress, and Anxiety is an introduction to self-awareness and self-management. It will help you achieve inner peace, establish better relationships, and improve your life. You can purchase the book here.Because the state of your emotional and mental health has more of an effect on you than simply how you feel, you have earned the right to a longer, happier, and healthier life. It has an impact on both your mental and physical health, as well as your capacity to form and maintain relationships. It is not necessary that your anger problems continue to prevent you from enjoying your life to the maximum extent possible. It is time to dismantle your existing style of thinking and develop new thought patterns that make positive contributions to your life in many ways.
Immigrants Vol I
The protagonist is Adam Gardov, a Soviet citizen of Jewish origin who, in the 1970s, was able to emigrate from the Soviet Union. After leaving Russia, he flew to Austria, where representatives of the Israeli agency Sohnut greeted him and changed plans. He decides, instead of Israel, to continue to the United States. Waiting for an American visa takes six months; during that time, Adam works in Vienna for one of the more odious characters involved in immigration during those years- Madame Betina.During his six months in Vienna, Adam meets with various people, characters, and destinies. In Austria, he becomes acquainted with his future wife, Nata. He will later send her through the Italian route for immigrants, where she waits for permission to enter America.Madame Betina (as everyone called her) offers to assist in obtaining an Austrian residence permit, but Adam refuses to accept it. And when he receives his US visa, he does not hesitate to depart to New York-the city of his dreams.Life in New York presents challenges that are rarely pleasant for foreigners: learning an unfamiliar language, finding an apartment, and finding a job. Quite typically, for many immigrants, a series of changing occupations end with the intent to start a small business. Adam tries to establish a business with former compatriots, but as Russians often say, "the first pancake always does not go so well." It was a failure, and the second attempt was no better. But Adam does not surrender, and while working as a waiter, cashier, and bartender, he cherishes his dream of having his own business in the restaurant sector.On the bright side are an unexpected second encounter with Nata and the realization that she is his love-his fate is to have a family. They get married and have a daughter.The story of Adam partly repeats the tortuous journey of other immigrants who have moved from their temporary residence in Europe to the United States. Adaptation, the ups, the downs, family. New hopes. Another attempt to open a new business and a determination to get his place on American soil. However, unlike many, Adam tried not to depend on the grace of fate and worked hard to achieve his dream.On the bright side are an unexpected second encounter with Nata and the realization that she is his love-his fate is to have a family. They get married and have a daughter. The story of Adam partly repeats the tortuous journey of other immigrants who have moved from their temporary residence in Europe to the United States. Adaptation, the ups, the downs, family. New hopes. Another attempt to open a new business and a determination to get his place on American soil. However, unlike many, Adam tried not to depend on the grace of fate and worked hard to achieve his dream.
Inspire - A life of Purpose
Embark on an exhilarating journey...... through the lives of seven brave women who've fearlessly shattered boundaries and embraced their unique purposes. These powerful stories, from a trailblazing fisherwoman, an emergency services responder to a determined single mother turned entrepreneur, exude resilience and authenticity. "Inspiration: A Life of Purpose" is a heartfelt homage to womanhood and the unwavering human spirit, leaving you uplifted and forever transformed. Brace yourself to be ignited by their extraordinary tales.
Freckles Finds A Forever Home
Freckles Finds A Home is about a little rabbit that wants a real family and home.She wants to leave the Bunny Farm and find a forever home.A family, the Servello's, want a real bunny to join their family. Daughter Kelli found an adorablerabbit at the Bunny Farm. She took the little miniature rabbit to her parent's home to meet them.It was love at first sight! She had some patches of brown mixed into her fur that looked like bunnyfreckles. She was promptly named Freckles.She has so many adventures in her new home that it is hard to keep up with her. We know you willlove reading all about them all!
