An American Amalgam
This book chronicles more than a century and a half of the Holahans, Callerys, Crawfords, and Gabains' trials, tribulations and triumphs in our adopted country. We came from somewhere else and decided what America needed was us. We worked hard to make that presumption ring true. We started at the bottom for the most part, below ground, mining coal on one side. On the other, one branch arrived early, right after the Mayflower: this distant relative was not a pious Pilgrim, but rather a convict banished from England.... We progressed from humble beginnings and adapted to changing circumstances. For example, during Prohibition we brewed and consumed our own beer and wine, which was legal-and likely sold the excess, which was not.... We and our ancestors were witnesses to, and often participants in history's dramas: wars and famines, pandemics and depressions, high and somewhat lower culture. If we are not famous, neither have we been infamous. We strive to do right and often succeed.
Cari Moses 2
Cari Moses has been plagued throughout her childhood by a web of mystery and intrigue. She was abandoned as a baby beside the canal where her birth mother was brutally murdered. Another family took her in, but now, Cari no longer trusts her "mother" Karen and is repelled by her cloying attention. Meanwhile the serial killer responsible for the murder of Cari's birth mother, serving a life sentence for his sadistic attacks, plots revenge. Leckie, the daughter whose identification resulted in the killer's capture, is still coming to terms with the repercussions, and Sandy the police officer has lost the job she loved due to her befriending of Leckie. Cari's true father persists in his belief that his daughter did not die at the time of her abduction. He seeks the help of the new detective agency formed by Sandy in an effort to find her. Now, the serial killer has escaped from a high security prison hospital and resumes his killing spree. He targets Cari and the daughter who betrayed him. Despite the danger that surrounds her, Cari finds a way to forge a new life, avoiding at last the cracks in family relationships that have plagued her since birth.
The Cardinal in the Snow
Beauty in God's world is everywhere. In fact, it is so all encompassing, it is too easy to run along through life and never really "see" what is all around. Oh sure, a great work of art, a sculpture, a little beaming child, a cuddly puppy, a field of flowers-I may notice those and pause a moment to take it in, but otherwise the pressures of schedule, personal interactions, work and just living in our complicated world can take over and block the "view."One early winter morning, a string of record-breaking bitter cold days was overlain by several inches of un-melting snow. I rounded the corner into the back room of our warm home and saw it: A bright red cardinal sitting on a barren branch of a small tree just outside the window. It was all puffed up and fat looking, but I knew, from an article I read just the day before, that birds fluff up like that to keep as warm as possible in the bitter cold. In the frame of the window, it was a perfect picture in nature's brilliant red against a backdrop of white snow. At first, I only thought of what a neat photo this would make and hurried for my phone camera.As I took several pictures, I realized-the cardinal was not enjoying the scenery and waiting patiently for me to get just the right picture. No, it was waiting for more seed to fill the empty bird feeder hanging in the little tree.It was a beautiful, solitary, probably lonely and very hungry figure.As I looked at the photos I took that morning-before I put on my coat, hat and boots and hurried out to fill the feeder with a new supply of seeds-I realized the contrasts of life were framed for me in that window. There I was, warm and comfortable inside my home. The awesome beauty of just one little bird so brilliantly adorned by God's plan for a world of beauty, love and fullness was ever present. But the scene was overshadowed by what I knew was a life-threatening circumstance for that creature. If the feeder was not replenished with food that provided it nourishment and the warmth of the energy it would create, the bird would likely perish.Every one of God's human children are a creation of intense beauty and awesome value. How often are those having difficulties left out in the "cold" by those inside where it is "warm"? How many of us, through pride or fear or both, stay puffed up and are never willing to show or say what we really need even when times are tough and maybe even desperate?
Yea, Though I Walk
"Yea, Though I Walk", not only encompasses the main characters, children of the characters and family found in the first novel, "Parts of the Whole", but brings forward characters from the first novel, plus those of the second generation. There are also new characters and events brought forth in this sequel to the first novel. Again, life and death, sin and salivation are played out within these pages.
I Know I Can Tie My Laces
Kwesi buys a fresh new pair of trainers but they have laces and he doesn't know how to tie them. With a little help from big sister Nhalia, Kwesi learns in no time. Let's explore how!
Moon Park
Have you ever had a day when your child is not ready for bed? You read all the books, you sang all the songs, but nothing helps. Sophie has the same problem! She's just not tired and doesn't want to go to bed. So, Sophie's mom tells her a story about Moon Park, an amazing amusement park, but you can only visit in your dreams. So tuck in your little rebel and tell them they're in for a treat. If they go to sleep, they won't miss out on Moon Park! They'll be begging to go to bed just so they can have more fun in their dreams. Enjoy the wonders of Moon Park, and don't forget your moon pass!
How To Survive Your Child's Addiction
Parenting a child with substance abuse issues is daunting. Patty Fallone knows this firsthand from witnessing her own son's battle with addiction and seeing the toll it took on her entire family. She has also learned that when parents work their own program of recovery, their lives can return to a state of peace, no longer waiting for the next shoe to drop, where they can find peace in the moment, and that peace will benefit all those around them. Patty has taken all she has learned, not just from her own journey, but from hundreds of other parents that she has met and helped along the way and laid it all bare it a practical, heartwarming and totally relatable guide that every parent of an addict can benefit from.The addict has their drug of choice and they become the parent's drug of choice. The parents become as obsessed with them as they are with drugs and alcohol. The parents isolate from their friends, they ignore other relationships, they don't perform at work, and they become fixated on the addict. They act like an addict without ever using a substance. They allow their child's addiction to take charge of their own lives just as it has taken over their child's.There is a way out. It is possible for parents to start getting better even before their child does. Coming from a place of overwhelming compassion for both the addict and the parent, Patty provides a no-nonsense approach to instructing parents on healthier ways to navigate the challenges they face as the parent of a struggling child, whether the child is 14 for 54. She offers clear and concise do's and don'ts to help parents protect themselves from the ravages of this disease. She debunks terms like enabling, detachment and self-care and guides parents through practical tools and behaviors to help them begin to find peace even if their child continues to struggle. She shows parents how to step out of the never-ending state of chaos to regain power in their own lives.Equally as important, Patty helps the parent understand what it means to take care of themselves and to focus on themselves as she takes parents on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, guiding them on how to begin to get their own lives back. With clear guidance, she helps parents fill their own toolboxes with specific skills that will lead them on a path to a happier and more meaningful life. Parents come to realize that taking care of themselves is not selfish and that it doesn't mean they don't care about others. It simply means that they do so from a healthier place. She found that joy isn't even on parent's radar. This book provides the guidance on ways to rediscover joy in life so that we can be both happy and sad at the same time. Parents learn how to take all the challenges that they have faced and to take everything they have learned from them and use that to build a better future. A future filled with peace and joy.
How To Survive Your Child's Addiction
Parenting a child with substance abuse issues is daunting. Patty Fallone knows this firsthand from witnessing her own son's battle with addiction and seeing the toll it took on her entire family. She has also learned that when parents work their own program of recovery, their lives can return to a state of peace, no longer waiting for the next shoe to drop, where they can find peace in the moment, and that peace will benefit all those around them. Patty has taken all she has learned, not just from her own journey, but from hundreds of other parents that she has met and helped along the way and laid it all bare it a practical, heartwarming and totally relatable guide that every parent of an addict can benefit from.The addict has their drug of choice and they become the parent's drug of choice. The parents become as obsessed with them as they are with drugs and alcohol. The parents isolate from their friends, they ignore other relationships, they don't perform at work, and they become fixated on the addict. They act like an addict without ever using a substance. They allow their child's addiction to take charge of their own lives just as it has taken over their child's.There is a way out. It is possible for parents to start getting better even before their child does. Coming from a place of overwhelming compassion for both the addict and the parent, Patty provides a no-nonsense approach to instructing parents on healthier ways to navigate the challenges they face as the parent of a struggling child, whether the child is 14 for 54. She offers clear and concise do's and don'ts to help parents protect themselves from the ravages of this disease. She debunks terms like enabling, detachment and self-care and guides parents through practical tools and behaviors to help them begin to find peace even if their child continues to struggle. She shows parents how to step out of the never-ending state of chaos to regain power in their own lives.Equally as important, Patty helps the parent understand what it means to take care of themselves and to focus on themselves as she takes parents on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, guiding them on how to begin to get their own lives back. With clear guidance, she helps parents fill their own toolboxes with specific skills that will lead them on a path to a happier and more meaningful life. Parents come to realize that taking care of themselves is not selfish and that it doesn't mean they don't care about others. It simply means that they do so from a healthier place. She found that joy isn't even on parent's radar. This book provides the guidance on ways to rediscover joy in life so that we can be both happy and sad at the same time. Parents learn how to take all the challenges that they have faced and to take everything they have learned from them and use that to build a better future. A future filled with peace and joy.
Parenting with Positive Thinking
In "Parenting with Positive Thinking: Unlock the Potential of Positive Parenting," Zahara Alishah presents a transformative approach to parenting that empowers parents to create a nurturing and uplifting environment for their children. With a focus on the power of positive thinking, this book provides practical strategies and valuable insights to help parents foster strong relationships, promote emotional well-being, and raise happy and confident kids. Drawing on her expertise as a renowned author and advocate for positive thinking, Zahara offers a refreshing perspective on parenting that emphasizes the importance of open communication, empathy, and encouragement. Through real-life examples, relatable stories, and actionable tips, she guides parents on a journey of self-discovery and growth, showing them how to incorporate positive thinking into their parenting style. From building strong connections with their children to fostering resilience and self-esteem, Zahara explores various aspects of positive parenting and provides practical tools for implementation. She debunks common misconceptions and addresses common challenges faced by parents, offering guidance on how to navigate them with a positive mindset. "Parenting with Positive Thinking" is a must-read for any parent who wants to create a loving and supportive environment where their children can thrive. With its engaging writing style, evidence-based strategies, and empowering message, this book will inspire and empower parents to embrace positive thinking and transform their parenting journey. Whether you're a new parent seeking guidance or an experienced parent looking to enhance your parenting skills, this book will equip you with the knowledge and tools to become a positive and impactful parent. Unlock the potential of positive parenting and embark on a transformative journey towards raising happy and confident children.
Suppressed Emotions
Suppressed Emotions is a small anthology of poems that speak on different issues that the writer has experienced. These situations that should have been addressed were locked away. Not knowing how to release the hurt that went on in his life the writer decided to bottle up all his feelings. By doing so it changed him in ways he never thought was possible. Never lashing out at people physically, he learned how to use only his words whether it was good or bad, he did it in a way that was very therapeutic. Speaking on the lost of love ones, regret, and sorrow the writer takes you on a ride showing how with so much going on one person can still strive on in this wild ride called life.
Little Big Moments
Little Big Moments is a collection of short essays offering practical and entertaining advice about how to handle the stress of parenting young children. Andrew Taylor-Troutman divides his stories between two key themes: affirming caregivers (""You are enough"") and valuing community (""You are not alone""). While sharing his experiences from camping vacations, grocery shopping, and youth sports, Taylor-Troutman weaves his own insights with those of such parenting experts as Dr. Becky Kennedy and Janet Lansbury. He tackles controversial issues, including gender roles and gun violence, from a faith perspective that values compassion and inclusion. Little Big Moments is a book for caregivers on the go, perfect for when you're idling in the afterschool carpool line or retreating behind the last parenting sanctuary, the closed bathroom door. In the midst of the daily grind of work and family, this book will encourage, educate, and entertain you.
Karyashree - believe and achieve
As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to grow up to be confident, capable, and successful individuals. But sometimes, we may underestimate the power of our support and belief in our children. When we believe in our kids, it can have a tremendous impact on their development and overall well-being. Believing in your kid means having faith in their abilities, encouraging them to pursue their dreams, and being their biggest cheerleader. It means acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses and helping them develop the skills they need to succeed. When children feel like their parents believe in them, they are more likely to take risks, set goals, and work towards achieving them. It can have a lasting impact on their self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. Children who feel supported by their parents are more likely to take on challenges, set goals, and work towards achieving them. So, let your child know that you believe in them and that you are there to support them every step of the way.
Parenting
Parenting a teen with intense emotions can be extremely difficult. This much-needed book will give you the tools needed to help your teen regulate his or her emotions. In addition, you'll learn the skills for managing your own reactions so you can survive these difficult years and help your teen thrive.The teen years can be daunting for any parent. But if you are the parent of a teen who lashes out or engages in troubling behavior, you may be unsure of how to respond to your child in a compassionate, constructive way. In Parenting what you will discover: Understand your teen-Learn why parenting teens can be so tricky, what important LGBTQ+ terms mean, answers to common questions, and what may be in store for your LGBTQ+ teen.Encourage dialogue-Get tips for sparking important conversations around key topics like mental health, bullying, sex and relationships, gender identity and expression, and more.Explore relatable stories-Discover anecdotes about parents and teens across the LGBTQ+ spectrum so you can gain new perspectives on sexual orientation and gender identity.Along with real life examples of fast and slow parenting, they discuss how to set limits and punishments, how to deal with blended families, and how to slow parent teens who already face big problems. No wonder Slow Parenting Teens is the parenting book recommended by teenagers!
Matleisure
Becoming a mother is likely one of the most profound transitions you'll experience in your lifetime. This guide is both a zestful manifesto grounded in realness and a practical handbook, designed to help you navigate new motherhood with a more seasoned MO.What is Matleisure? Well, as you've probably guessed, it's a portmanteau of two words (maternity and leisure), which blend to create a new combined meaning. Simply put, Matleisure is about tapping into as much joy as possible during this finite and sometimes jarring life event, especially for first timers.Yes, newborn cuddles are the greatest thing on earth, but there's nothing that can quite prepare you for the Charlie Foxtrot a tiny new human will bring into your world and the inevitable reverberating wave of visceral ups and downs that impact every aspect of life as you know it.So why not run towards the light, armed with some new perspective on how you can make your own maternity leave experience not only survivable but as delightful as possible?
Advice to My Child
In 2014, my brother gave me a copy of a manuscript he had written. Not thinking much at the time, I put it aside and didn't think about it again...until four years later. Fast forward to October of 2018. He knocked on my door. I hadn't seen him or spoken to him in a while, as we were in a silly sibling fight. But that morning he was in tremendous pain and didn't feel well. As it turned out, he had advanced colon cancer that had already spread. He was gone 2 months later. Tom was survived by his only son, who was 9-years-old at the time. During the clean-out of his home I found a hard copy of the "Advice to my Child "manuscript. I came to think that my dear brother sensed his impending fate and wanted to impart wisdom and direction on his son before he passed. Tom must have known he was not long for this world. Much of his advice was too advanced for a 9-year-old then, but now his teenage son can read for himself and understand his father a little better. My wish is that this manuscript will serve as a discussion point for his son to ask and learn. Also, I hope that this book, will assist other parents to open awkward discussions about the facts of life with their preteen and teenagers.
How to Put Your Kids on A Schedule
When Lorelei Burk adopted her twins when they were just a few days old, she only had 9 days to prepare to bring her babies home from the hospital. She had to learn quick how to put her babies on a schedule to survive. Whether you are a parent of one child or multiples, this book will teach you how to put your baby or toddler on a feeding and sleeping schedule. She will explain the rules of attachment, give advice on sleep training, how to do time ins instead of time outs, how to be prepared for hospital emergencies, how to deal with the big emotions of toddlers, how to survive the holidays and travelling and how to color code everything. She will also give you advice on how to get your child working in film and television. This book is for all parents who are trying to make their days more manageable and would rather have them filled with wonderful, positive memories instead of melt downs and tantrums. With a schedule you can learn how to anticipate your child's needs and be proactive which results in children who are happier, calmer, well behaved, and have no trouble with transitioning to different activities throughout the day. If you are looking for some hot tips, a bit of advice and a few laughs, this is a fantastic survival guide that is a fast read that will hopefully make your most important job in the world of parenting a little bit easier.
Choices
Choices; A Journey of Loss, Life, Justice and Forgiveness is a book about death, loss, forgiveness and hope in the future. Have you ever had something happen in your life that you thought you would not survive, and the grief that it brought was as thick as fog and you couldn't see tomorrow? Have you ever experienced emotional pain to the point that your body hurt all over, and in the moment, the thought crosses your mind that you wanted to die?My life was forever changed through one of the most unimaginable experiences. While trying to figure out how to say goodbye to the life I had known, I reached for courage and strength to find the key to unlock the door and be free to live again. It was not an easy journey neither coming out of the fog nor walking through grief, loss, life, and justice into forgiveness and a life of motivating others to do the same. Determination is the key to moving forward and fulfilling your destiny. Choices matter, even for your future.
Children Learn What Grandparents Teach
In several cultures, grandparents have been revered as the wisdom keepers. In recent years, changes have occurred in many families due to developments in transportation, new technologies, and the pursuit of lucrative careers. As a result, many families found new living locations far from where they were born and raised. Grandparents and grandchildren often get separated in the process. It is the intention of this book to recapture some of the 'pearls of wisdom' that some grandparents have shared with their children and communities. Although the focus is on Fifth Graders, Children Learn What Grandparents Teach can prove interesting and adaptable also for students in the Fourth and Sixth Grades. The book has the potential to be a valuable gift to grandparents, children, relatives, teachers, and friends. However, it also has a high potential to be the basis for school activities, lively conversations and sharing of experiences, applications to current and past events, as well as a guide for recalling and exploring several more idioms.
God's Sex Plan
Does God have a sex plan? By that is meant, did God design the human race to function best by following a specific plan for how human beings are to interact sexually and to reproduce? What happens when this plan is followed, and when it is not followed? Are different varieties of sexual behaviors just as legitimate as God's original sex plan? This two-volume set explores these controversial questions. Many issues are discussed that are related to sex, including but not limited to: monogamy, marital sex, polygamy, incest, homo-sexuality, premarital sex (fornication), extramarital sex (adultery), celibacy, transsexualism, reproduction, infertility, contraception, abortion, sexual harassment and assault, masturbation, pornography, and gender roles. The bulk of this set consists of looking at relevant Scripture passages, studying them more or less in Biblical order, starting with the Book of Genesis, then moving on through to the Book of The Revelation. The verses are quoted then commented upon, with the focus on what the passage is teaching and the implications thereof. Along the way, extra-Biblical arguments for and against the Biblical position are addressed. Shorter such discussions are indicated in the text as being a "side note," while longer discussions are separated by the subtitle "Extra-Biblical Discussion." But the focus is on the Scriptures. The addressed issues are often controversial, provoking strong emotions and heated arguments. But they are dealt with in as a congenial manner as possible. However, no attempt is made to be PC ("politically correct"). Instead, fidelity to the Scriptures is the goal. This exposition of the Scriptures is not meant to offend, but if someone is offended, it is because they are offended by the Scriptures or sound reasoning, not by this writer's opinion. It is this writer's hope and prayer that this set will be received by both Christians and non-Christians as an honest attempt to understand what the Bible has to say on these topics and the implications thereof, while also considering relevant extra-Biblical arguments and material.
Mommy And Daddy's Pinky Promise
Mommy And Daddy's Pinky Promise is dedicated to Addison. Addison is newly born and her parents wanted her to have her own special memories of her new start in this beautiful world. Parents have great expectations for their children, and children depend on their parents love, support and promises. This book highlights some of the most necessary promises that parents can make to a child. The book includes a family tree that parents can introduce to a child and keep family ties and bonds strong.
Advice to My Child
In 2014, my brother gave me a copy of a manuscript he had written. Not thinking much at the time, I put it aside and didn't think about it again...until four years later. Fast forward to October of 2018. He knocked on my door. I hadn't seen him or spoken to him in a while, as we were in a silly sibling fight. But that morning he was in tremendous pain and didn't feel well. As it turned out, he had advanced colon cancer that had already spread. He was gone 2 months later. Tom was survived by his only son, who was 9-years-old at the time. During the clean-out of his home I found a hard copy of the "Advice to my Child "manuscript. I came to think that my dear brother sensed his impending fate and wanted to impart wisdom and direction on his son before he passed. Tom must have known he was not long for this world. Much of his advice was too advanced for a 9-year-old then, but now his teenage son can read for himself and understand his father a little better. My wish is that this manuscript will serve as a discussion point for his son to ask and learn. Also, I hope that this book, will assist other parents to open awkward discussions about the facts of life with their preteen and teenagers.
Grandmothering
Contemporary grandmothers are often marginalized from extended family life because social institutions and grandmothers themselves do not understand that they could be vital for working parents, for overactive children, for suicidal youth, indeed for many of the problems of modern grandchildren. The genetics and hormones of older women have designed them to be vital family members, with patience and perspective that come with age and experience. In addition, biology helps directly via menopause. The grandmother hypothesis explains that human women, unlike almost any other living creature, experience decades of life after menopause, in order to make grandmothers available to their descendants. Here, Kathleen Berger explores he role of grandmothers in the lives of their grandchildren. She uses real life examples to illustrate how grandmothers can best integrate themselves into the lives of their children's families without overstepping. She explores the particular needs of each stage of childhood as they relate to grandmother involvement and input. Before a child is born, grandmothers need to attend to building a strong relationship with the future parents. In infancy, attachment and feeding are crucial. In early childhood, grandmothers need to follow the parent's lead, remembering that a parental alliance is essential. In childhood, children need to be safe but not isolated, and both bullies and victims benefit from a grandmother's support and assistance. In adolescence and emerging adulthood, grandmothers need to build direct connections and not avoid the difficult topics of sex, drugs, death, disease, and money. Throughout, elders need to learn technology, insuring that it fosters, not impedes relationships. Problems in relationships are explained honestly and with insight. Among these are issues when three generations share a home, when parents get divorced, and when grandchildren rebel against parental authority. Throughout the work, both the joy and the complications of effective grandmothering are described. Whether you're a biological grandmother, a trusted step-grandmother, or just a warm and trusted older woman with young ones in your life, you can be a vital force in the lives of future generations.
How to Put Your Kids on A Schedule
When Lorelei Burk adopted her twins when they were just a few days old, she only had 9 days to prepare to bring her babies home from the hospital. She had to learn quick how to put her babies on a schedule to survive. Whether you are a parent of one child or multiples, this book will teach you how to put your baby or toddler on a feeding and sleeping schedule. She will explain the rules of attachment, give advice on sleep training, how to do time ins instead of time outs, how to be prepared for hospital emergencies, how to deal with the big emotions of toddlers, how to survive the holidays and travelling and how to color code everything. She will also give you advice on how to get your child working in film and television. This book is for all parents who are trying to make their days more manageable and would rather have them filled with wonderful, positive memories instead of melt downs and tantrums. With a schedule you can learn how to anticipate your child's needs and be proactive which results in children who are happier, calmer, well behaved, and have no trouble with transitioning to different activities throughout the day. If you are looking for some hot tips, a bit of advice and a few laughs, this is a fantastic survival guide that is a fast read that will hopefully make your most important job in the world of parenting a little bit easier.
I Know I Can Set The Table
On the day daddy hosts his play and paint dinner party, everyone chips in! Khalia and Kwesi learn how to set the table too with a little help from big sister Nhalia.
Matleisure
Becoming a mother is likely one of the most profound transitions you'll experience in your lifetime. This guide is both a zestful manifesto grounded in realness and a practical handbook, designed to help you navigate new motherhood with a more seasoned MO.What is Matleisure? Well, as you've probably guessed, it's a portmanteau of two words (maternity and leisure), which blend to create a new combined meaning. Simply put, Matleisure is about tapping into as much joy as possible during this finite and sometimes jarring life event, especially for first timers.Yes, newborn cuddles are the greatest thing on earth, but there's nothing that can quite prepare you for the Charlie Foxtrot a tiny new human will bring into your world and the inevitable reverberating wave of visceral ups and downs that impact every aspect of life as you know it.So why not run towards the light, armed with some new perspective on how you can make your own maternity leave experience not only survivable but as delightful as possible?
Childhood Unplugged
Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast majority undermines it by limiting physical activity, creating anxiety, or damaging self-esteem. Childhood Unplugged takes a bold approach to creating healthy boundaries around the use of digital media. Drawing on her own family's experience, plus interviews with digital minimalists, educators, and child development experts, Katherine Martinko presents: Meticulously researched analysis of the impacts of excessive screen time on children's physical, neurological, emotional, and social development Specific pathways to reduced screen exposure, naturally leading to more time spent outdoors, increased confidence and empathy, and more creative and active play Inspiration for caregivers overwhelmed by the thought of severing ties with the digital babysitter Age-appropriate advice for parents of babies and toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. Taking a calming, nonjudgmental approach, Childhood Unplugged is a lifeline for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood. AWARDS FINALIST 2023 Foreword INDIES Awards: Family & Relationships
My Grandma is Different
Everyone is different...even grandmas and their grandkids.This fictionalized early-reader is based on a real grandma and her real six grandkids.Yes, every grandma is different, but they all share one thing...they love of their grandkids. Bestselling, award winning author, Holly Jacobs, writes her first children's story for her own grandkids and for all the other grandkids out there.
Family Fun Night: The Third Edition
From New York Times best-selling parenting book author Cynthia Copeland comes the third edition of Family Fun Night, featuring over a year's worth of great ideas that foster family togetherness.More than ever, family time faces stiff competition from other activities: video games, iPhone apps, texting, and social media. Family Fun Night: The Third Edition offers the antidote: tips and advice for establishing weekly family time, as well as hundreds of specific ideas for spending quality time together, with an emphasis on "unplugged" activities. This fun and comprehensive book features ways to interest teens (let each one invite a friend or allow them to play their music in the background on game night), how to contend with a large age range (form teams or play games of chance rather than skill), and ways to manage competitiveness among siblings (play cooperative games or ones where players change teams throughout).From clever twists on timeless classics to brand new games your family will love, this book offers something for every family, during every month of the year. Interested in family-friendly card games? Want suggestions for outdoor family games? Need ideas for a digital detox family weekend? Looking for ideas for last-minute game nights or for game nights that cost under $10.00? It's all covered in this reader-friendly guide, along with ideas for snacks and meals that complement each family night theme, complete with charming illustrations!Inside you'll find: Ideas for last-minute family nightsRecipes for easy, kid-friendly meals and snacksMulti-generational activities for the whole gangCharitable ideas for giving back togetherGames and activities for shoestring budgetsWhether you use this book to brainstorm ideas for your own unique night or follow each game night to the last detail, you will find that family playtime creates wonderful memories that will last forever.
ADHD Is Awesome
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -- MORE THAN 250,000 COPIES SOLD!The engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest, if you have ADHD you'd never read anyway).You live in a world that wasn't designed for you. A world where you're expected to sit still, stay quiet, and focus. Because of the way your brain is wired, you can feel like you're failing at life. But you are not failing. You are awesome.Award-winning content creators Kim and Penn Holderness are on a mission to reboot how we think about the unfortunately named "attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder." As always, they are doing it by looking in the mirror, because they don't just study ADHD; they live it.Penn was in college when he was diagnosed with ADHD, although the signs of having a brain that worked just a little bit differently had been there since he was a kid. Rather than view the diagnosis as a curse or give in to feelings of inadequacy or failure, he took a different approach, one that he wants to share with fellow ADHDers and the people who care about them.Drawing on their often-hilarious insights and the expertise of doctors, researchers, and specialists; Kim and Penn provide fun, easy-to-digest advice and explanations, including: What it's actually like to live with an ADHD brain.How to find humor in the pitfalls, sob stories, and unbelievable triumphs (like the time they won The Amazing Race!) that come with ADHD.How to tackle the challenges ADHD presents with a positive outlook.Targeted tools and techniques to play to your unique strengths.Fun extras like ADHD Bingo, an ode to cargo pants, and what the world would look like if ADHDers were in charge.Take it from Penn: Having ADHD can be scary, but it comes with incredible upsides, including creativity, hyperfocus, and energy. You might even say it's kind of awesome. Whether you have ADHD or want to support someone else in their journey, this is the guide you need to make the life you want.
Narcissism
If your spouse appears to know everything, do you still feel confused about your reality? Are you having trouble getting over a relationship that was emotionally abusive? If so, continue reading.Gaslighting is one of the most ubiquitous kinds of manipulation, and although if we don't always notice it, it happens often in our daily lives. This book discusses gaslighting and explores all facets of this kind of emotional control.After finishing this book, you will be fully equipped to recognize and deal with a gaslighter or to recover from the pain of previous emotional abuse.Studies have been conducted on the subject of narcissistic parenting and its impact on the child. It is important to distinguish between certain parent-centric tendencies and chronic narcissistic parenting. The narcissistic parent has a pervasive tendency to deny the child, even as an adult, a sense of independent self-hood. This is explained in the Narcissistic Mother.In order to force the victim to bow to their will, manipulators, particularly narcissists, often use gaslighting, a technique in which they make the victim question themselves. Those who are subjected to this cruel "joke" suffer true pain, and if you are reading this, regrettably, you may be acquainted with the abuse.
Narcissism
Gaslighters have a knack of changing the truth in order to suit their own purposes. They are willing to go to great measures to achieve their goals, often leaving the victim permanently scarred. However, this book will show you how to use tactics in your daily life to avoid being manipulated by such people.Have you been in a relationship with the guy you believed was the man of your dreams and are now left feeling emotionally drained, mistreated, and reeling?Have you been alone and uncertain about your every action since your love connection has taken over your life?This book focuses on Narcissistic Mothers who are not compassionate and coerce the child to exist in the parent's shadow with unreasonable expectations. It can help if the child is emotionally extorted by the mother.
Narcissism
The anxiety that you are failing someone is the basis of the codependent loop. Fear that your performance is inadequate. Fear that you won't be able to perform your best in the relationship or leave the individual. Instead of making a choice based on honesty and confidence in oneself, you base it on this fear.I can't promise you that this book will be the "ultimate cure" for gaslighting, but I can promise you that if you carefully adhere to the advice given here, healing will be made easier, you will feel much better, and you won't ever allow gaslighters to manipulate you. interactions include much more than the typical boyfriend and girlfriend types of casual interactions that are used nowadays. It is also a connection that is intended to be healthy while you are still living with one or both of your parents. It is possible for a father or mother to expose their kid or children to narcissistic attitudes, just as a woman may be subjected to the terrible attitude of a narcissist husband.
Chicken of Courage
I would like to begin by saying that I truly appreciate the time you have taken to read my book. My daughter is autistic and had an extremely hard time going to school for the first time. As most children with sensory issues, she had a hard time adapting to school life as well as new routines and people. This is a true story of how she overcame her fear with a little, yellow, crocheted chicken!
Relationspaces
- Are you looking for practical ways in which to improve your parenting practice and style?- Are you seeking an improved understanding of your child's needs and daily experiences? - Are you interested in developing a positive relationship with your child while maintaining your authority as a parent?- Do you want to be hopeful and well prepared in the hectic pace of family life?Relationspaces is a valuable resource to help you bring your best self to the parenting role, to build a solid foundation for healthy child development, and to establish loving and supportive relationships with your children of all ages. Based on years of practice, Relationspaces offers a climate for positive communication in which parents confidently engage children in productive interactions that result in successful outcomes. Each chapter carefully explains the 6 Principles of Relationspaces (reflection, strengths, success, action, noticing, hope) which support the parent/child relationship. Case scenarios, sample dialogues, practical tools, and personal exercises, help to integrate each principle into daily life. This handbook is a gift to yourself as you embark on a mindful reflection of your parenting practice, and as you promote success and well-being within your family.
Relationspaces
- Are you looking for practical ways in which to improve your parenting practice and style?- Are you seeking an improved understanding of your child's needs and daily experiences? - Are you interested in developing a positive relationship with your child while maintaining your authority as a parent?- Do you want to be hopeful and well prepared in the hectic pace of family life?Relationspaces is a valuable resource to help you bring your best self to the parenting role, to build a solid foundation for healthy child development, and to establish loving and supportive relationships with your children of all ages. Based on years of practice, Relationspaces offers a climate for positive communication in which parents confidently engage children in productive interactions that result in successful outcomes. Each chapter carefully explains the 6 Principles of Relationspaces (reflection, strengths, success, action, noticing, hope) which support the parent/child relationship. Case scenarios, sample dialogues, practical tools, and personal exercises, help to integrate each principle into daily life. This handbook is a gift to yourself as you embark on a mindful reflection of your parenting practice, and as you promote success and well-being within your family.
From Wounds to Wholeness
Childhood traumas have a sneaky way of creeping into our adulthood. We don't always recognize how our early life experiences shape our future, but their impact cannot be ignored. If you find that your attitude and choices in life have you feeling worthless, isolated, or imprisoned, these are red flags that you need to take time to love yourself more! You are valuable and your desire to be loved and appreciated is not unreasonable. Being the black sheep of the family can make you feel like your contribution to the world is of no effect. I assure you, journeying through this book with me will help you identify the root causes of your struggles, better your relationships, life, and mindset by facing your past and becoming the GIANT that you are. You are more than a conqueror and the power that you have inside is waiting to be released. Bring healing to the areas that make you feel worthless, isolated, or imprisoned by reading From Wounds to Wholeness authored by Kemi Itayemi.
Essential Life Skills for Teens
Five Dynamic Principles Every Teen and Young Adult Must Know and Practice to Be Confident, Happy, and Successful in Relationships, School, and Life. Do you look around you and secretly envy teens who seem to "have it all"? We're not talking about money here... we're talking confidence, a positive attitude, and an array of practical skills that makes them seem mature beyond their years. Do you feel crushed by all the many roles you have to fulfill-that of a perfect student, cool class member, ace athlete, loyal friend, giving family member... and more? There are probably kids in your friend groups who feel the same. Many teens have self-esteem issues. This is particularly true for girls, around seven in ten of which believe they are "not good enough" or "don't measure up." This may also be one of the reasons why anxiety and depression affect around 70 percent of teens in the US. When you're a teen, it can feel like you have too many responsibilities but too little independence. But know that you do have the power to turn your life around. It all depends on the work and commitment you are willing to invest in honing the practical and life skills you need to bring the very best version of yourself to the world. And if you are a parent, you can empower your child, so they have a wide range of skills and the mindset they need to succeed at academics, make quality friendships, and enjoy a myriad of hobbies they feel passionate about. This guide is specifically written to help teens and parents work together to discover: ● How seemingly "boring" tasks like cooking or doing the laundry are a source of empowerment and a fast track to maturity● That exercise is more than about fitness; it is one of the most powerful means to pulverize anxiety and nip stress and depression in the bud● Why teen brain development can make it harder to do things like control your impulses and emotions-and how you can outsmart your own brain● How to rely on your faith as a rock so you feel like you are never alone● Why anger is actually a good thing-and how to harness it to help you make necessary positive changes.● The way that empathy, acceptance, and forgiveness can make you a more grateful and giving teen● The important role that time management and priorities play in helping you achieve your goals● 5 dynamic principles that will change your life forever And much more. You may feel that you are already too busy to add yet another commitment to your massive list of to-dos. However, every single exercise and suggestion in this book involves a relatively short time commitment in exchange for a far better life. Imagine being able to cook, take care of a few things at home, communicate like a pro with friends and family, and know that your faith will ride you through even the toughest challenges in life.
The Broken Road
We titled the book The Broken Road: Story of Our Son's Drug Addiction and Mental Illness because of the difficulties and struggles Mary and I faced during our sixteen-year effort to help our son who was mentally ill and addicted to drugs. Many times we thought we were headed in the right direction in dealing with Frank's mental illness and drug addiction. But that was not always the case. We were given directions that were misleading. Frank made promises that he did not keep. We have a legal system in Washington where guardians have little or no authority in making decisions for the incapacitated person. We have a health system in Washington that is inadequate in helping the mentally ill because the incapacitated person can only be hospitalized involuntarily if they are a "danger to themselves, others, or property." And we have a legal system that does not severely punish drug dealers. These difficulties and struggles led to a road that did not help Frank enough with his mental illness and drug addiction. It was a road that was difficult to navigate. It was a road that was not smooth and straight, and it was a road with many roadblocks. It was a broken road!
A Birkenhead Hippie
When Walter suddenly died on 22nd January 2023, Pauline instinctively withdrew from life for eight weeks as she and her spiritual brother Walter completed this book together. Pauline and Walter were the two middle kids in a family of four children born in Birkenhead. Northern England around the devastation created there after World War Two. They were raised amongst bombed houses and infrastructure and lived the aftereffects of mental and physical damage with those that had suffered through that war. This created their Hippie mentality of Peace, not War, which they demonstrated throughout their lives. A bond was formed that connected them both spiritually. Because they ended up living on opposite ends of the world, it meant written communication via email was their connecting device. Each had an instinct when the other needed help. Their souls were as one. They lived parallel lives, which were anything but peaceful, and shared their mutual highs and lows in the way twins often do. Within these pages, I give you Walter's words. This now exposes the real soul of the man that was my brother Walter.
The Broken Road
We titled the book The Broken Road: Story of Our Son's Drug Addiction and Mental Illness because of the difficulties and struggles Mary and I faced during our sixteen-year effort to help our son who was mentally ill and addicted to drugs. Many times we thought we were headed in the right direction in dealing with Frank's mental illness and drug addiction. But that was not always the case. We were given directions that were misleading. Frank made promises that he did not keep. We have a legal system in Washington where guardians have little or no authority in making decisions for the incapacitated person. We have a health system in Washington that is inadequate in helping the mentally ill because the incapacitated person can only be hospitalized involuntarily if they are a "danger to themselves, others, or property." And we have a legal system that does not severely punish drug dealers. These difficulties and struggles led to a road that did not help Frank enough with his mental illness and drug addiction. It was a road that was difficult to navigate. It was a road that was not smooth and straight, and it was a road with many roadblocks. It was a broken road!
A Life of Tea and Sugar
Sarah Erskine was the third generation of the McGowan tea planter family in India. Her life underwent a major upheaval when she was wrenched from the life she had known and, like so many 'expats' at that time, at age seventeen, she was sent 'home' to Glasgow. There, while being groomed for her entry into society, her life was spent among the entrepreneurial giants of Glasgow. Marriage took her again to plantation life during the dying days of the Caribbean sugar industry. Then, in the death throes of that industry, she returned to spend more than a decade in Glasgow during which she was widowed. A chance meeting with an old friend and his enthusiastic tales of an embryonic Australian sugar industry finally inspired her to leave Glasgow to make a new life for herself in a rough settlement on the bank of a river in a new country, and in a fledgling but familiar industry. Sarah's story takes the reader across five countries over the decades from the 1820s to the 1860s.
The Cards I Was Dealt
This is an inspiring and heart-warming story about how one woman managed to find hope in the midst of despair. Tracey's journey is one of building resilience and courage in the face of challenges because her life has forced her to get good at overcoming the odds. Born into a violent alcoholic environment, she was determined to make something of herself despite the obstacles in her way.Throughout this book, readers will hear about how one woman's childhood imprints held her in a never-ending cycle of dysfunctional relationships until something major happened that changed everything. This book is the story of how Tracey overcame the trauma of her past and found happiness and fulfillment through helping others to go on their own journey of self-discovery and healing so that they can break free from any imprints that are holding them back.Tracey invites readers to reflect on their own lives through her learned experiences, and encourages us to take a step back and think about things in a different light. Her reflections are aimed at encouraging the reader to gain an empowering perspective on any challenges they are facing to make a brighter future for themselves.
The Gentle Parenting Book
Revised and updated for 2023 with new material, The Gentle Parenting Book offers essential guidance to raising calmer, happier children. Parenting trends come and go. Gentle parenting is different - it isn't a label for a precise set of rules but a method of parenting that embraces the needs of parent and child, while being mindful of current science and child psychology. It means parenting with empathy, respect, understanding - and boundaries. In The Gentle Parenting Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides a trustworthy combination of what-to-expect information and gentle-parenting solutions to the most common challenges faced by parents with young children. Sarah addresses a wide variety of topics, including coping with a crying baby, introducing solid foods and creating healthy eating habits, potty training, starting nursery and school, sibling rivalry, tantrums, whining and sulking, aggressive behaviour and much more. And for those parents who have previously used a more authoritarian style of parenting, there's plenty of advice - and reassurance - on making the transition to a gentler approach. For many, gentle parenting comes as a relief because it chimes with their deepest instincts about the best way to raise their children.
The Book of My Son Reuben
"I wish I had not had to write this book because then my lovely son Reuben would still be alive," says David Cohen. "He was adorable, formidably intelligent, a loving son, a loving brother. He died far too young. He had the bad luck to have two grandparents who had addictive personalities. His efforts to resist the lure of drugs failed. And so did I." The Book of My Son Reuben is a personal account of how psychologist David Cohen coped - and did not cope - with the death of his son, Reuben. Offering a unique perspective on the experience of parental loss, it offers a personal and analytical exploration of sorrow and guilt, and of what research tells us about trauma and grief. Illustrated throughout with David Cohen's personal insight into how he continues to navigate his loss, this honest book provides a deeper understanding of loss for parents who have experienced it, as well as those who support them. The book remembers the many parents who have lost children throughout history and chapters weave personal perspectives with the latest research. It examines the experience of sudden deaths, the failures of society in preventing children from dying, the role of social media, how the loss of a child impacts fathers, siblings and relationships, and the usefulness - or otherwise - of bereavement therapies. A tribute to Reuben's life, this sensitive volume is for those who have experienced loss and want to gain better understanding of their experience, as well as psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors working with families.
Conceiving Christian America
Winner of the 2024 Eileen Basker Memorial Prize from the Society for Medical AnthropologyHow embryo adoption advances the Christian Right's political goals for creating a Christian nation In 1997, a group of white pro-life evangelical Christians in the United States created the nation's first embryo adoption program to "save" the thousands of frozen human embryos remaining from assisted reproduction procedures, which they contend are unborn children. While a small part of US fertility services, embryo adoption has played an outsized role in conservative politics, from high-profile battles over public investment in human embryonic stem cell research to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Based on six years of ethnographic research with embryo adoption staff and participants, Risa Cromer uncovers how embryo adoption advances ambitious political goals for expanding the influence of conservative Christian values and power. Conceiving Christian America is the first book on embryo adoption tracing how this powerful social movement draws on white saviorist tropes in their aims to reconceive personhood, with drastic consequences for reproductive rights and justice. Documenting the practices, narratives, and beliefs that move embryos from freezers to uteruses, this book wields anthropological wariness as a tool for confronting the multiple tactics of the Christian Right. Timely and provocative, Conceiving Christian America presents a bold and nuanced examination of a family-making process focused on conceiving a Christian nation.
Conceiving Christian America
Winner, 2026 Adele E. Clarke Book Award, given by the ReproNetworkWinner, 2024 Eileen Basker Memorial Prize, given by the Society for Medical AnthropologyHow embryo adoption advances the Christian Right's political goals for creating a Christian nation In 1997, a group of white pro-life evangelical Christians in the United States created the nation's first embryo adoption program to "save" the thousands of frozen human embryos remaining from assisted reproduction procedures, which they contend are unborn children. While a small part of US fertility services, embryo adoption has played an outsized role in conservative politics, from high-profile battles over public investment in human embryonic stem cell research to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Based on six years of ethnographic research with embryo adoption staff and participants, Risa Cromer uncovers how embryo adoption advances ambitious political goals for expanding the influence of conservative Christian values and power. Conceiving Christian America is the first book on embryo adoption tracing how this powerful social movement draws on white saviorist tropes in their aims to reconceive personhood, with drastic consequences for reproductive rights and justice. Documenting the practices, narratives, and beliefs that move embryos from freezers to uteruses, this book wields anthropological wariness as a tool for confronting the multiple tactics of the Christian Right. Timely and provocative, Conceiving Christian America presents a bold and nuanced examination of a family-making process focused on conceiving a Christian nation.
The Percentage of Me
In the beginning, the balance of life is simple; our world is much smaller and less complicated. As you grow older, you will be challenged with the balancing of all things important to you, each trying to occupy a percentage of your time. In the initial stages of life, it might be our parents, siblings, or other relatives. As you age, you will discover you have more to balance: friends, school, and career. Eventually you will start dating. Will you allow your partner to occupy a sizable percentage of your time? Dating can lead to marriage and a whole new extended family wanting more of your time. You may even become a parent; this is going to require a high percentage of your time. As your children grow, they will require less from you, and this can lead to empty nest syndrome; not knowing what to do with your newly gained time. As you continue to age, your percentages are easier to manage. You learn that your time is more valuable the older you get, and you treasure every moment. As you journey through each chapter of life, think where do you invest your percentages? Is this the best investment of your time? How are you dividing your percentages? You must ask yourself, am I getting the best out of life with my investment of time? Do you miss out on things because your percentages are focused and utilized elsewhere? Are you living to work, or are you working to live? There is a need for balance in our lives, to ensure that we are getting the best return on invested for our percentages of time. Ultimately, I hope your journey through this book awakens you to the value of your time.
Fostering Connection Workbook
Build Relationships Despite Challenging BehaviorsWelcome to the companion workbook to Fostering Connection: Building Social and Emotional Health in Children and Teens. The focus of this workbook is to both support and expand upon the ideas and concepts in Fostering Connection as well as to help children and teens manage important relationships.This workbook is written for educators, parents, and mental health professionals. It is designed to be used following specific situations that are challenging for children or when working with a child or teen who is displaying behavior patterns that are disrupting their relationships.Created for use with children in middle to upper elementary school, middle school, and high school, this workbook is as practical as it is easy to use. You'll learn: various skills that increase self-awareness around noncompliant, argumentative, and inflexible behaviorsan innovative approach to interpersonal skillsadaptive and coping responses to challenging behaviors
