Reclaiming Education
Are you satisfied that your children's current educational environment is bringing out their best potential?In a world where traditional education systems make little or no accommodation for individual learning styles (such as auditory or visual learning), and they're failing to teach even the basics, it's time for parents to take charge of their children's education.In Reclaiming Education, parents are equipped with practical and immediately useful tools to work in partnership with their children to identify and develop their learning styles and strengths. If you want to help learners build the kind of confidence that inspires lifelong learning, get them involved in the solutions for their own success.In this book, both parents and children can learn how toIdentify learning style strengthsDevelop strategies for adapting to less than ideal circumstancesDesign an effective study space environment that's tailored to your child's needsMotivate even the most resistant learnersA great faith-based parenting resource for anyone who feels like the traditional education system has failed their children, and for anyone interested in homeschooling or simply helping their children to succeed in any type of school setting.Say goodbye to a one-size-fits-all education and unlock your child's full learning potential.
Raising Mentally Strong Kids
Instant national bestseller!Parenting is about to get easier--and a whole lot more effective....In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they're falling short.#1 New York Times bestselling author and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen and child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay have teamed up to reveal what's missing from most parenting books. It's the fact that you need to address both the brain and the mind of your child (and yourself) in order to effectively raise good and strong humans.In this groundbreaking book where neuroscience meets love and logic, parents are given practical tools to help children of all ages go from behavioral problems like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being: Responsible, confident, kind, and resilientBetter prepared to make good decisionsMore focused and motivatedBetter able to have healthy relationships, and more....Let Dr. Amen and Dr. Fay help you learn how to be the parent you've always dreamed you could be--and raise great kids who are on their way to reaching their full potential, including their best possible mental health.
Sometimes We Wear Pajamas to Church
Sometimes We Wear Pajamas to Church is a book about one family's journey as they strive to create a culture of freedom in their home. Attempting to model the Father's heart with gentleness, kindness and love, the Talley's give real life examples of the successes, as well as, the failures that come along with parenting their four children for the past twenty two years.
Mindfulness for Beginners
Welcome to a journey towards mindfulness, where you'll find clarity and peace through practical exercises designed to transform your life.Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, and a constant stream of racing thoughts? Does decision-making feel like an endless struggle, leaving you paralyzed with fear of making the wrong choice?You're not alone. Countless individuals like you are seeking relief from the uncertainties and pressures of life. The good news is that there is a scientifically-backed solution: mindfulness. By practicing mindfulness daily, you can gain control over your fears, insecurities, and mental fog. Through focused attention on the present moment, you can learn to quiet anxiety and stress, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and making room for kindness towards yourself and others.With "Mindfulness for Beginners," you'll develop evidence-based skills to calm your anxieties and break free from the cycle of worrying. Tap into your inner peace, trust your intuition, and make informed decisions with clarity and confidence. Embrace a mindful lifestyle and unlock your true potential.Don't wait any longer to embark on this transformative journey. Cut through the noise and unlock the power of mindfulness today. BUY NOW and take the first step towards becoming your happiest self. The path to inner peace awaits you!
Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women
There has been a tremendous amount of attention paid to the rising levels of depression, anxiety, cutting, and relationship aggression in girls over the past 50 years. But what if these issues aren't the real problem? What if adolescent girls don't have poor self esteem? What if we've got it all wrong? What if we have missed the forest for the trees? In this eye-opening book based on 30 years of successful work with girls, Dr. Tim Jordan M.D. shines a light on what is really going on with girls as they undergo their normal transformation from girl to woman during adolescence. Using fairy tales and real stories of girls from his practice and camps, Sleeping Beauties will help you become aware of the needs girls have in areas like emotions, friendship struggles, self-quieting, finding their passions, body image, and stress. And he shows how parents can best support their daughters during this crucial stage of development.
Developmental Dynamics and Transitions in High School
This book is about young people and their transitions throughout their first year of high school, deepening our understanding of how it is to be young and enter new institutional settings, and how to understand the developmental dynamics of youth life. It explores the everyday life of six young people as they enter high school and follows them closely as they encounter and try to make sense of the different standards, values, and demands that are built into the institutional setting of high school. The chapters explore the entanglements of personal motive orientation, interpersonal dynamics, institutional values and demands, as well as societal standards, and how subtle negotiations of who one is and ought to be are interwoven into the fabrics of everyday life. Hence the book explores variations on an institutional level - as different high school environments - along with variations on an interpersonal level, insisting on a person-environment reciprocity in the study of development. Using cultural-historical activity theory and ecological psychology derived from theorists including Bang, Barker & Wright, Gibson, Lewin, Hedegaard, Ilyenkov, Stetsenko, and Vygotsky, Sofie Pedersen argues that developmental dynamics among young people cannot be reduced to individual nor social processes alone but are connected to institutional conditions and to concrete places. By insisting on a wholeness approach to the understanding of youth development, Pedersen reveals the developmental dynamics that unfold in the everyday lives of young people, and sheds new light on youth life dynamics, including the challenges that young people face.
The First Time Father 2-In 1 Value Bundle
Of all the worldly experiences, nothing beats being a dad! But to enjoy this momentous new role to the max, you're going to need some indispensable advice... from a man!For moms, there are a ton of books preparing them for every change and every stage. Let's face it, the only set of instructions men get is the one in the pregnancy test. This is why a dad of three, who really has been through it all, has put together the man's manual on pregnancy, babies, and toddlers.In The First 2-in-l Vale Bundle, you will discover: - A week-by-week outline of pregnancy phases so that you know what to do every step of the way- The preparational steps you need to take before your baby is born - educate yourself, broaden your knowledge, and know how to do things right from the start- Carefully structured steps to navigate you through every stage from pregnancy and delivery... to coming home with your newborn- No-nonsense advice about the baby items you actually need, diaper changing mastery, and night-time routines- Clear directions for raising a newborn and cultivating a healthy father-child relationship as your baby grows - with age-appropriate games and discipline techniques- The essential instructions to prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally for fatherhood- Balancing work-life and parent-life - how to prioritize so that you're there for your child while still providing for your family- Helpful information on a newborn's development - know all about their emotional, mental, and social advancements in life- Some of the best advice that new dads need to evolve during fatherhood and give their children the best life they deserve- The true needs of your child - surefire ways to build an everlasting relationship with your toddler filled with trust and loveAnd much more.
Greater Exploits - 11 Perfect Pruning - Profitable Principles & Profiles of Iron Sharpens Iron
Greater Exploits 11 is a continuation of Greater Exploits 10 with more details, focusing on Perfect Pruning - Profitable Principles & Profiles of Iron Sharpens Iron in your RELATIONSHIPS for greater Exploits!!! This is an equipping series with Audio and video links In Greater Exploits 11, You will find out the Perfect Pruning - Profitable Principles & Profiles of Iron Sharpens Iron in your RELATIONSHIPS for greater Exploits!You will secure What Is the Meaning of "Iron Sharpens Iron" in Proverbs 27:17, and Four (4) Profitable Principles & Profiles testimonies of Iron Sharpens Iron, and Why do we need pruning, is it for everyone? How do you find out how to be effective as a sharp iron in your relationships? and ACTIVATE your Spiritual Eyes, Ears, Perception and Reception for greater exploits! Greater Exploits 11 and other series of the same book are for you delivered on "diamond platter" if you say yes to any of the following questions: - Are you sick and teared of Helplessness, Hopelessness and Worthlessness without any remedy at sight?- Are you physically, emotionally and spiritually downcast?- Are you up today and down tomorrow emotionally, psychologically and physiologically like a yoyo?- Are you or anyone within your circle physically or emotionally sick, harassed, exploited and dispossessed of what rightfully belong to you or people within your circle?- Is there any prolonged sickness or illness, or negative patterns of killing, stealing and destruction that has defied your prayers and prayers of others?- Have you lost something or someone dare to you and you seem to have no answers to them all?- Do you sense or perceive you are not in the center of Gods will and purpose for your life with complete emptiness in and around you?- Are you hungry to be able to minister healing, deliverance and restoration in a powerful way to self and others? Then come along with me with seven (7) critical conditions as follows: - Be AVAILABLE (spirit, soul and body) to partner with God.- Be BOLD to lay claim to all He has died to give you- Be COMPASSIONATE enough to sit where people are hurting.- Be DETERMINED to keep going and never, ever give up until the word of God becomes truth and life in your circumstances and situation- Be EARNESTLY in LOVE with God and people with no restraint.- Be FIERY in ANGER with Satan for stealing from you and others.- Be in GREAT HUNGER to pursue God until you RECOVER ALL and manifest Him to yourself and others. So, let's dive into Greater Exploits 11 - Perfect Pruning - Profitable Principles & Profiles of Iron Sharpens Iron in your RELATIONSHIPS for greater Exploits
Fathers Day Gifts
Record The Most Precious Moments Of Your LifeThis Journal will guide you with helpful prompts to inspire and record treasured memories, stories and experiences, beginning from early childhood and school days, to becoming a young adult, a Father, and then a GrandFather.Create Your Legacy.This Book encourages meaningful reflection and offers guidance in documenting stories, celebrations, meaningful moments and traditions. Includes a Special Family Tree Section."Grandpa, Tell Me Your Story" has a Family Tree to help you create a Keepsake you'll want to preserve for yourself and for future generations to come. Our Lives are filled with Precious Moments that Shape Who We Are.BEST GIFT FOR GRAMPS- The Perfect Gift - This Beautiful journal makes a perfect gift for GrandFathers on any special occasion.- Practical and Elegant - Plenty of Space to write your answers and share the most memorable moments of your life.- Up To 200 Questions and Prompts - create an heirloom book of memories to cherish for a lifetime.Share Your Life with Your Children and Loved Ones in this Beautiful Guided Journal!By Recording these moments, you will create a book of memories and stories that can be passed down to your children and be cherished for generations.
Evolving
Strive for work-life balance, many of the experts say, because you can have it all. Is that a myth, or is it a realistic goal that we, as busy women, wives, moms, business owners and professionals, should work hard to achieve? Having success in both your personal and professional world canbe exhausting if you don't have the right tools and support system in place.The Evolving Woman Journal and Planner is a companion to T. Rene矇 Smith's memoir, Evolving: My Transformation from Brokenness to Abundance. It will help keep your marriage spicy, ensure your kids are thriving, and keep your business or career growing, all while helping you remain true to yourself and sane in the process.There are four types of pages in the Evolving Woman Journal and Planner: Power ToolsMonthly at a GlanceWeekly PreparationDaily Productivity All of the power tools were designed to increase your productivity and free up more time for your family and self-care. The Power Tools should be used as reflective exercises to assess your current state and provide guidance on areas of improvement. For best results review quarterly to ensure that you are progressing.The Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Productivity tools are used to help you pre-plan to ensure that you are executing efficiently to achieve your goals. The planner is to be used for a period of ninety days. It breaks up your year in quarters and helps you set goals to be achieved weekly and monthly.You are an amazing gift to the world, your family, and most importantly yourself. It's time to evolve so you can attract abundance in every area of your life.Let the evolving journey begin!
The First Time Father 2-In 1 Value Bundle
Of all the worldly experiences, nothing beats being a dad! But to enjoy this momentous new role to the max, you're going to need some indispensable advice... from a man!For moms, there are a ton of books preparing them for every change and every stage. Let's face it, the only set of instructions men get is the one in the pregnancy test. This is why a dad of three, who really has been through it all, has put together the man's manual on pregnancy, babies, and toddlers.In The First 2-in-l Vale Bundle, you will discover: - A week-by-week outline of pregnancy phases so that you know what to do every step of the way- The preparational steps you need to take before your baby is born - educate yourself, broaden your knowledge, and know how to do things right from the start- Carefully structured steps to navigate you through every stage from pregnancy and delivery... to coming home with your newborn- No-nonsense advice about the baby items you actually need, diaper changing mastery, and night-time routines- Clear directions for raising a newborn and cultivating a healthy father-child relationship as your baby grows - with age-appropriate games and discipline techniques- The essential instructions to prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally for fatherhood- Balancing work-life and parent-life - how to prioritize so that you're there for your child while still providing for your family- Helpful information on a newborn's development - know all about their emotional, mental, and social advancements in life- Some of the best advice that new dads need to evolve during fatherhood and give their children the best life they deserve- The true needs of your child - surefire ways to build an everlasting relationship with your toddler filled with trust and loveAnd much more.
First Time Father' Baby's First Year
This heartfelt, funny, and insightful book about fatherhood is about a father preparing himself for his newborn baby. This book delves into the nitty-gritty of what it is to be a father whilst understanding and going through all the changes and challenges. Penned in a conversational manner, this book will take you on the author's journey of learning about parenting through his experiences. It has great advice for new dads, how to be the best dad to your child, a supportive partner, and look after your own needs as well, all written down with a sprinkling of real-life stories and anecdotes to keep you entertained.
Life
Life shared thru poetry is all about those deep heartfelt experiences. It takes the reader into the thick of it.Mothers, daughters, growing up, relationships, loss--it really deals with most aspects of being human andmaneuvering thru out life. This book is a collaboration, from friends and family in the Mount Shasta area.It is Cheryl's fifth book of poetry.
Emotional Regulation Skills for Kids
Are you concerned about bringing up your children to be self-assured, intelligent, and successful regardless of the challenges they face?Have you issues communicating or understanding your child ages 3-10? Use this effective parents' guide to comprehend your child's perplexing behavior in order to correct that now!The necessity for "Emotional Regulation Skills for Kids" arises from the fact that parenting your child ages (3-10) can be challenging if they don't grasp your perspective and vice versa. We only want what is best for our kids as parents or guardians. What is best for them, may not always be thrilling or enjoyable. Parent-child confrontations are sometimes caused by serious deficiencies in listening and communicating. It's possible that neither the child nor the parent feels fully understood by the other, which can lead to conflicts or rebellious conduct.In this book you will find: - Why Do Some Kids Struggle With Problem Behavior?- Ways to Handle Negative Feelings and Emotions in Your Child.- Developing emotional IQ in your Kids- Emotion Coaching and Tips for Parents and much moreThis book will arm you with the knowledge you need to interact with your kids more effectively and take better care of yourself. The straightforward, respectful approach is widely applauded by parents and professionals because it makes interactions with kids of all ages less demanding and more gratifying. Their communication techniques give creative solutions to everyday issues.
Strong Moms
Do people call you strong?Strong mothers come from all walks of life and often are buried beneath a mountain of the ordinary. Giving up one's first baby for the child's future benefit, adopting a child with challenges, adjusting to a new normal of a young adult struggling with addictions, grieving the death of a child...these are just some of the stories contained within these pages, shared from the hearts of moms and those who love them.This book was first thought of over half a decade ago, but came to fruition this year as these mothers realized life doesn't get any less busy.May these reflections, stories, and poems reignite the passion for motherhood in all its seasons.
Clumpety-Clump Bunny
Clumpety-Clump Bunny is eager to start her day while everyone in her family is still sleeping. She has one big problem - she is so noisy that every morning, she wakes Mama, Papa, and little brother Hoppy-Hop. She wants to be quiet and tries very hard. Finally, she gets an idea and learns how to be quiet all by herself.
Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life
In today's competitive business world, there's no place for lackluster performance, half-brilliant contributions, or low-burning customer service. When you find your SPARK you shine brilliantly against a backdrop of automation, algorithms, and autonomous cars. You realize you weren't just hired to do a job; your purpose is to surpass all expectations and create memorable moments that surprise and delight your customers. Your SPARK is what distinguishes you from the pack through exceptional PLATINUM service that keeps customers coming back-every time.You have the opportunity to Be the Spark for your company, customers, and employees, and this book will teach you how. Author Simon T. Bailey shares five proven methods to equip you with a simple framework that will help you infuse your culture with a mindset that captures the hearts and minds of employees so they will, in turn, capture the hearts and minds of customers. Through evidence-based research, stories and examples, Be the SPARK will teach you how to attract and retain customers in a growing global market, turn customers into loyal fans, and create unforgettable moments that keep them coming back.Best of all, this book will help you find and ignite your inner SPARK. It's time to light the fire in your belly, to kindle your passion, and Be the Sparkthat creates the change you want to see in yourself, your company, and the world.
Abcs for Dementia Caregivers
Anyone associated with dementia knows the pain and agony of watching (and trying to help) someone they love leave them a bit at a time. Th e loved one goes from the Adult stage to the Belligerent stage to the Care needing stage. Nothing is right, nothing is good enough and the person being cared for is not grateful for all the eff ort. At times, caregiving for a dementia patient feels like a black hole with no end in sight. In the ABC for Dementia Caregivers, the authors recount what they learned, inch by painful inch. Hopefully this book can offer you suggestions that may help you care for your beloved. Th e book is filled with the stories of spouses and close friends who all succumbed to dementia. Some of the stories are painful, some are humorous. All are intended to give you the emotional lift that will help you through one more difficult day. Patrice Gapen's best friend and Matron of Honor at her wedding began imagining things, awful things: abuse, hitmen chasing her, other guys kidnapping her. Her husband, Michael Hand, (the coauthor) knew she was safe at home, as he was with her. At the same time, Ms. Gapen's husband had a major stroke resulting in an emergency helicopter transport to a larger city. All this brought her many questions. Will he survive? What will his survival look like? Who should she call? What kind of funeral does he want? Her mind was spinning faster and faster and she drove faster and faster. Her husband survived but was totally paralyzed on one side. Mr. Hand's wife continued to hallucinate, requiring more and more care. Th us, the authors began the long trek of doctor's appointments, pharmacy trips, physical therapy appointments and a series of diagnoses. During all this, they continued working, juggling assignments, dealing with cranky coworkers and unhappy bosses when they were gone yet again.
Pregnancy Guide for Men
If you want to know what it takes to be not only a father but a true hero to your kid, then keep reading...Becoming a father for the first time can be quite an overwhelming feeling.You may have hoped for this for a long time - or it may have come to you as a complete surprise.Either way: The range of emotions you may experience can vary from pure bliss and excitement to anxiety and worries about the future.Does this sound familiar?You are happy and look forward to becoming a dad, but you have no clue where to even begin with the preparations for the new family member.You want to support the mom-to-be as much as you can, but she became an unreadable book of emotions, nausea, and sleepiness.You want to tell some of your close family members and friends but are worried about a never-ending flood of unsolicited and unhelpful advice.Most first-time-dads struggle with pregnancy - which is totally understandable and normal. Becoming a father will be the most important thing you will do in your entire life, but as much as that makes it wonderful, it can also make it quite scary.While there is a plethora of advice for moms-to-be, there is not much quality information to be found for soon-to-be-fathers, which can be additionally irritating.Thankfully, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know about the pregnancy, the mother, and the baby so that you can navigate with certainty and purpose through your new role as a father.Inside, you'll discover: Important questions you should discuss right away with your partner when you find out you will become parentsWhat actually happens physically when a woman is pregnant? An overviewThe ultimate first-time-dad checklist for the first, second, and third trimestersWhen and how to announce your big news - and how to deal with unsolicited advice the right wayBirth preparation: What facility to choose for the birth and what to look out for when touring potential locationsBe her shelter from the storm: How to support the mom-to-be in every phase of the pregnancy, during labor, and after the baby has arrivedThe dad you want to be: How to form your values, deal with emotions, and bond with your childCo-parenting a newborn: The good, the bad, the ugly, and the things you need to be aware of as a new fatherWhy and how you should take care of yourself and your relationship when the baby has arrivedAnd much more.Becoming a father is not a walk in the park: You will phase challenges, live through incredibly happy events, and experience very frustrating moments. But that is all part of the journey.Set yourself up with the knowledge and support you need to succeed in this new role, and you will be able to enjoy it and make the most out of it - for yourself and your growing family.Discover how to be the supportive partner she needs and transform into an amazing father after your baby has arrived.
Standing on the Edge of Motherhood
In this poignant and heartfelt collection of musings about motherhood, Gemma Douglas offers an honest and genuine perspective on the profound emotional and physical changes that mothers undergo during the postpartum period, as well as the ongoing challenges of parenting.Through personal reflections and insights, Standing on the Edge of Motherhood provides an empowering and encouraging voice for mothers who may feel overwhelmed or alone in their journey. With its compassionate and relatable approach, this book sheds light on the complex and often unspoken experiences of motherhood, including the joys, fears and struggles that come with it.Whether you are a first-time mother or a seasoned one, this book is a valuable resource that offers comfort, inspiration and guidance for navigating the ups and downs of parenting, particularly during the postpartum phase. The perfect book for a new mother.
9 Months Is Not Enough
A fertility gap plagues American couples-but you can do something about it.Getting pregnant and having healthy children is more difficult now than it was for our parents' generation. Moreover, today's solutions for infertility are woefully inadequate-they're expensive, invasive, and exhausting.There is another way. The steps you take to prepare your body and mind before you conceive can optimize your health and inspire a lifetime of health for your child. In 9 Months Is Not Enough, pre-pregnancy expert Alexandria DeVito shares a scientifically based roadmap for complete pre-pregnancy wellness for you and generational health for your family. You'll learn how to run comprehensive diagnostic testing to identify underlying health issues that can impair fertility, prepare for a preconception visit with your doctor, and adopt a fertility-friendly diet, supplementation, and lifestyle plan. No matter where you are in your journey, 9 Months Is Not Enough is today's must-read handbook for tomorrow's parents.
Greater Exploits - 8 Perfect Testimonies and Images of The HOLY SPIRIT for Greater Exploits
Greater Exploits 8 is a continuation of Greater Exploits 7 with more details, focusing on Perfect Testimonies and Images of The Holy Spirit for Greater Exploits in the secret place and in life. This is an equipping series They say a picture speaks a thousand words than any other means of communication. What we see continuously we become. What we focus on we manifest after a while because it becomes a habit force. Over and Over again in scripture, The HOLY SPIRIT, through the Apostles over the ages have given them an incline into how He looks so that we know Him for who He is and not a Comforter that cannot be imagined or felt or experienced. Greater Exploits 8 and other series of the same book are for you delivered on "diamond platter" if you say yes to any of the following questions: - Are you sick and teared of Helplessness, Hopelessness and Worthlessness without any remedy at sight?- Are you physically, emotionally and spiritually downcast?- Are you up today and down tomorrow emotionally, psychologically and physiologically like a yoyo?- Are you or anyone within your circle physically or emotionally sick, harassed, exploited and dispossessed of what rightfully belong to you or people within your circle?- Is there any prolonged sickness or illness, or negative patterns of killing, stealing and destruction that has defied your prayers and prayers of others?- Have you lost something or someone dare to you and you seem to have no answers to them all?Then come along with me with seven (7) critical conditions as follows: - Be AVAILABLE (spirit, soul and body) to partner with God.- Be BOLD to lay claim to all He has died to give you.- Be COMPASSIONATE enough to sit where people are hurting.- Be DETERMINED to keep going and never, ever give up until the word of God becomes truth and life in your circumstances and situation.- Be EARNESTLY in LOVE with God and people with no restraint.- Be FIERY in ANGER with Satan for stealing from you and others.- Be in GREAT HUNGER to pursue God until you RECOVER ALL and manifest Him to yourself and others. So, let's dive into Greater Exploits 8 - Perfect Testimonies and Images of The Holy SPirit for Greater Exploits in Secret Place and in Life, You are Born for This - Healing, Deliverance and Restoration - Equipping Series with over Sixty seven (67) testimonies to launch you into the present and the future in greater exploits for our God in all realms in Jesus name.
Jailhouse Bedtime Stories
About the BookIn a world where people face insurmountable everyday challenges that often evolve into jailtime, many of the incarcerated are despised as outcasts by larger society. Jailhouse Bedtime Stories allows a peek into the everyday realities of the underprivileged, showing how when circumstances go awry, there's often no way out, ultimately leading to jail.These real-life events of family life happen every day, all around us, resulting in long-term psychological harm to many. This short story collection shares insights of needing to cope with the demands of survival proactively in our downtrodden world system of our prison pipelineAbout the AuthorCarmen Delores Robinson is an educator, lecturer, and the founder and CEO of the W.O.W. Institute. She holds a BA in radio and television broadcasting from California State University. Robinson also serves as a practicing bilingual educator, and is the author of several books.
Negotiating Strategies and Challenges in the Divorce Process
About the Book"Why don't we spend much more of our time studying the art of negotiating? Perhaps a major reason is that divorce is a process, and not much of our legal education is focused on the process. The goal of this book is to explore in detail the scope of knowledge and skills that would be appropriate for professionals who are involved in the negotiation of divorce agreements. This is a book about negotiating! And since all of this negotiating takes place in the context of the divorce process, this is also a book about the divorce process!" - L.D. GaughanNegotiating Strategies and Challenges in the Divorce Process represents the professional legacy of my father, Lawrence D. Gaughan, a monumental pioneer in the field of family law and mediation. Completed months before my father's death and published posthumously, this book serves as an academic textbook, as well as a developmental guide for professionals. I remember around the time my father turned 65, I asked him when he planned to write a book related to his life's work. His response was, "I will think about it when I get closer to retirement." Twenty years later, with his practice finally starting to wind down, he announced that he had completed the final edit of his book. Just a few short months after that, he was suddenly stricken with aggressive metastasized melanoma. He passed away on June 23rd, 2019. But, my father lives on in the artful illustrations of his brilliant ideas interwoven and crafted into these chapters. I am honored that, in his final wishes, he entrusted me with the task of making sure his contribution to the field of family law was properly published and promoted. Anyone, from the lay reader to the family law professional, will find this book to be enlightening. It is a thoroughly informative, insightful, and creative examination of how the art of negotiation can be used most effectively in the divorce process." - W. Lawrence Gaughan (son of Lawrence D. Gaughan)About the AuthorLawrence D. Gaughan was the founder and Professional Director of Family Mediation of Greater Washington. He earned a J.D. from the University of Montana (1957) and an LL.M. from the University of Virginia (1964). L.D. Gaughan practiced family law and family mediation in Northern Virginia from 1979 until his death in 2019. He was also a law professor at the University of Virginia, Washington & Lee University and George Mason University law schools. In 1979-80, L.D. Gaughan took a sabbatical from W&L to study family systems with Murray Bowen, M.D., and his staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Georgetown University. He was a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1967. From 1975-1999 he gave the annual keynote lecture on Family Law at the Virginia State Bar Association Conference.As an attorney, L.D. Gaughan consistently received the highest ratings for both legal ability and ethical standards ("AVR PreeminentTM") from Martindale-Hubbell. He was also rated 10 out of 10 by Awo. He was a founding member of the Professional Mediation Board of Standards, a 501(C)(3) board formed to frame and implement standards for professional family mediators, and was certified for collaborative practice. In September 2017, L.D. Gaughan received the Distinguished Mediator of the Year award from the Virginia Mediation Network at its annual conference in Richmond. In 2019, at their convention in Boston, he was posthumously recognized with a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Professional Family Mediators.
Abcs for Dementia Caregivers
Anyone associated with dementia knows the pain and agony of watching (and trying to help) someone they love leave them a bit at a time. Th e loved one goes from the Adult stage to the Belligerent stage to the Care needing stage. Nothing is right, nothing is good enough and the person being cared for is not grateful for all the eff ort. At times, caregiving for a dementia patient feels like a black hole with no end in sight. In the ABC for Dementia Caregivers, the authors recount what they learned, inch by painful inch. Hopefully this book can offer you suggestions that may help you care for your beloved. Th e book is filled with the stories of spouses and close friends who all succumbed to dementia. Some of the stories are painful, some are humorous. All are intended to give you the emotional lift that will help you through one more difficult day. Patrice Gapen's best friend and Matron of Honor at her wedding began imagining things, awful things: abuse, hitmen chasing her, other guys kidnapping her. Her husband, Michael Hand, (the coauthor) knew she was safe at home, as he was with her. At the same time, Ms. Gapen's husband had a major stroke resulting in an emergency helicopter transport to a larger city. All this brought her many questions. Will he survive? What will his survival look like? Who should she call? What kind of funeral does he want? Her mind was spinning faster and faster and she drove faster and faster. Her husband survived but was totally paralyzed on one side. Mr. Hand's wife continued to hallucinate, requiring more and more care. Th us, the authors began the long trek of doctor's appointments, pharmacy trips, physical therapy appointments and a series of diagnoses. During all this, they continued working, juggling assignments, dealing with cranky coworkers and unhappy bosses when they were gone yet again.
You Are More To Me
You show appreciation for everything else, so why not pour that love on your children? You Are More To Me is a beautiful illustration of a mother's love. Packed with vivid color and affirmations, your child is sure to delight in this page-turner. If you want to fill your children's love tank, cuddle with them as you tell them just how much they mean to you! Special recognition to all the mothers who want their little seeds to bear wonderful fruit.
Fathers Day Gifts
Record The Most Precious Moments Of Your LifeThis Journal will guide you with helpful prompts to inspire and record treasured memories, stories and experiences, beginning from early childhood and school days, to becoming a young adult, and then a Father.Create Your Legacy.This Book encourages meaningful reflection and offers guidance in documenting stories, celebrations, meaningful moments and traditions. Includes a Special Family Tree Section."Dad, Tell Me Your Story" has a Family Tree to help you create a Keepsake you'll want to preserve for yourself and for future generations to come. Our Lives are filled with Precious Moments that Shape Who We Are.BEST GIFT FOR DAD- The Perfect Gift - This Beautiful journal makes a perfect gift for Fathers on any special occasion.- Practical and Elegant - Plenty of Space to write your answers and share the most memorable moments of your life.- Up To 200 Questions and Prompts - create an heirloom book of memories to cherish for a lifetime.Share Your Life with Your Children and Loved Ones in this Beautiful Guided Journal!By Recording these moments, you will create a book of memories and stories that can be passed down to your children and be cherished for generations.
Adopt International
A comprehensive guide, Adopt International provides step-by-step advice on everything from selecting an adoption agency to traveling abroad to pick up your child to adjusting to a new life at home. The book walks you through the myriad government regulations and complicated forms (both American and foreign) as well as the financial issues involved. Finally, it includes the stories of people who have successfully adopted one or more children from across the world.
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming. "I highly recommend this calm, structured, and nurturing approach to better and less screen use."--Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline How much should I let them play? How do I get them to be interested in anything else?! When it comes to family rules around video games, most parents are at a loss. After all, our technologically invasive world is something previous generations didn't have to wrestle with, so we have no model for how to guide our families through the rapidly changing landscape, no blueprint for setting healthy gaming boundaries and keeping them in place. A former Harvard Medical School instructor and one of the foremost experts on video game psychology, Dr. Alok Kanojia--known as "Dr. K" to his millions of followers--has firsthand knowledge of this modern issue: He needed professional help to break his own gaming habits in college, an experience that fueled his interest in learning how to help others. Drawing on Dr. K's professional specialization in working with people of all ages and varying degrees of addiction, and the most recent research from neuroscience and psychology, How to Raise a Healthy Gamer teaches parents a new skill set for negotiating gaming culture and offers solutions rooted in the science of treating addiction, including: - An eight-week, step-by-step road map for setting, enforcing, and troubleshooting healthy gaming boundaries.- Advice on how to react when your child becomes irritable, rude, or seemingly directionless.- Essential communication strategies for reaching kids who have developed a serious gaming problem.- The neuroscientific and psychological reasons that children gravitate to video games and how to help them meet these needs in real life.- Insights and advice on dealing with behavioral issues that often accompany game use: ADHD, spectrum disorders, and substance abuse. Whether your goal is to prepare your child for a healthy relationship to technology or to curb unhealthy amounts of time spent gaming, How to Raise a Healthy Gamer will help you better understand, communicate with, and--ultimately--empower your gaming enthusiast to live their best life.
Miracle of Effort
Miracle of Effort: Thalia's Autism Journey is the story of Thalia being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was two years old and her journey to graduating college and becoming an elementary school teacher. Through Thalia's journey, this book aspires to offer a sense of what children with autism and their families go through. The book takes the reader through the experiences, the emotions, the challenges confronted, the sacrifices demanded, and the decisions that needed to be made at different stages of a child's life. Thalia's family is at the center of this story. There were several critical decisions made by Thalia's parents, Donnie and Lorena. They were confronted with a traumatic reality that required perspective and patience, while fighting through moments of despair and sadness. It was Donnie and Lorena's determination that they would be part of the solution for their daughter that shaped Thalia's journey. It is Donnie's cousin, Lisa, who noticed Thalia's autistic behavior symptoms and delivered her initial learning therapy sessions. Each child that is diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum will have a different experience with the disorder. No two situations are the same. The following is Thalia's unique autism journey. Her Miracle of Effort. The book is intended to offer hope to the many families that are confronted with this disability. As Thalia says, "an autism diagnosis does not mean that a child cannot be successful. It just means that he or she will see the world in a different light." Thalia's simple hope is "to inspire autistic individuals to live up to their full potential and provide optimism to families."
No Children. It Makes Sense!
"Kids are great. It's a unique process that everyone should experience." Except that today, 1 in 20 French people refuse to have children. What are the reasons for this "voluntary infertility?"Do we really know why we have children? Isn't having children an obstacle to personal and professional development? In an overpopulated and polluted world, isn't it selfish to take up too much space by having a family? Don't children cost too much to individuals and to society?The author investigates with dozens of women and men for whom the "duty to procreate" rings hollow. Among these "non-parents" are exclusive lovers, artists, careerists, religious people, traumatized children, eternal teenagers, environmentalists, convinced Malthusians, as well as feminist activists who have made their refusal to give birth a standard, in order to assert themselves in a society that praises all mothers and family values.
This Is Adhd: A Workbook
Chanelle Moriah was officially diagnosed with ADHD at 22 and soon discovered just how inaccessible a lot of information can be for ADHD adults and those who may not yet have been able to obtain an assessment or support. So Chanelle created a simple resource that explains what ADHD is and how it can impact the different areas of someone's life. This is ADHD: A Workbook is a tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed people with ADHD to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-ADHD people the chance to learn more about ADHD from someone who has it. With clear sections explaining the many aspects of ADHD, accompanied by Chanelle's beautiful illustrations and with space for readers to write down their thoughts, this workbook is designed to be personalized to the individual's experience. This is ADHD: A Workbook helps people feel less alone in their ADHD and brings knowledge to an often-misunderstood condition.
You and Your Adult Child
A "wonderfully innovative" (Jennifer Senior, New York Times bestseller All Joy and No Fun), much-needed guide for parents of people in their twenties and thirties from one of the world's leading developmental psychologists. Your child is now an adult, but your job as a parent is far from over. Instead, your role must evolve to meet their ongoing, changing needs. But what exactly are these new needs? And why are they so different now than they were when you were a young adult? This is the first comprehensive guide written for parents whose children are in two of the most crucial decades of life. Steinberg discusses topics as various as whether you should be involved in your child's college education, how to behave when they unexpectedly must move back home, how to state your opinion on their romantic partners, what to do when you disagree with the way they are raising their own child, and what parameters to apply if you want to give them money for a home or startup. He answers such challenging questions as: When do I express my opinion and when should I bite my tongue? How do I know if my son is floundering? Is it okay to help my daughter with her grad school application? What should I do if my kid is getting seriously involved with someone I think is dangerous? We have been helping our twenty-five-year-old financially for the last few years, but how long is too long? How can I help my adult child through a difficult psychological time? Leading psychologist Laurence Steinberg has devoted his forty-five-year career to researching parent-child relationships. Here, he provides some "must-read" (Martin Seligman, PhD, author of The Hope Circuit) principles to help parents with adult children think more intelligently about common issues, avoid minefields, weather the inevitable ups and downs, and create a stronger, happier, more effective bond with their child.
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.
Whispers of Love
Love is, perhaps, the greatest mystery of all time, and yet, it is also something most of us are in ardent pursuit of. Most of us believe love is embodied through eternal promises, life-long soulmates, and passionate kisses. Very few of us realize that it is actually more boundless than our preconceived romantic outlook of it. Eros, romantic love, is only one kind of it. The love we feel for ourselves, that which we feel for our friends, our parents and the world is equally, if not more, important. Love is not limited, it is we who set limits on it by thinking we need to store it up or it will run out. The world was founded on the basis of love, kindness, and adoration. It was with us from the beginning of humanity to now, and it will remain with us to the very end. Whispers of Love accurately explores love and boundaries, and reaching out to a general audience that centers its perspective of love on romcoms. It explores themes of gratitude, kindness, honesty, and bravery, complete with affirmations and examples.
Trees Make the Best Mobiles
Books like Simplify Your Life and Don't Sweat the Small Stuff have encouraged millions of readers to slow down and enjoy life more. Now, Jessica Teich and Brandel France de Bravo help new parents- who barely have time to return a phone call or wash a sock- learn to do less, listen more, and spend focused, fruitful time with their children. Practical and fun to read, Trees Make the Best Mobiles urges parents to treat every task-even diapering and feeding-as a chance to connect with their child, and gives calming advice about hot-button issues from pacifier use to temper tantrums. Parents will be relieved to discover that they don't have to buy lots of stuff-a tree outside a baby's window can serve as a mobile-or shuttle kids from one activity to another. In fact, in today's hectic, high-speed world, children need less "stimulation" and more unhurried interaction with the people who matter most. The authors call their approach "present parenting," because they believe being "present in the moment," without resentment or distraction, is the greatest present any parent can give.
The Captain's Gig
"The low stone wall zigzagged through a field long forgotten by three generations of farmers. It offered protection only if she sat with her back to it, leaned on one elbow, and kept her head below its smooth, weather-worn surface. She heard the shots before she heard him. He came stumbling through the dry, knee-high grass and half jumped, half fell over the wall. The moon gave off enough light to show the shine of fresh blood on his black cotton shirt. He tried to stop the bleeding by pressing his palm over the wound while he ran, but had to use both hands to turn, aim his Russian-made carbine, and fire.One shot. She heard a grunt, then the unmistakable thud of a body falling on the other side of the wall. She was too petrified to look. Instant quiet; his labored breathing was the only sound. He dropped his rifle, indicating they were safe. She was safe. He pressed his palm over the chest wound and put a finger to his lips. She lay down her own rifle, ripped off her blouse, and placed it under his palm. It was instantly soaked.She put her hand behind his head, pulled him next to her and whispered, "Don't leave me, damn you. Not now."
Chin Up, Girl. If I can do it, so can you!
With a reflective perspective, Danielle Williams-Rutledge shares her story as a young, single mother of two young children. She shares her sheer determination to rise above the many challenges she faced and to use the gift of her children as her motivation to go forward. This book is excellent for young single parents, teenager, and/or young adults who find themselves faced with some of life's toughest decisions.
A Mom's Devotion
Mom's text message: "If you truly love me, then you'd quit hurting yourself."Through an unshakable mother daughter bond, this book weaves together a story of love, creativity, and hope as the author shares her story of living with a mental illness and how her mom has supported her on this journey.
What to Do When Life Doesn't Turn Out Like You Planned
Have you ever come to a place in your life where you suddenly realized that your life had not turned out like you planned? Whether by long, slow process, or sudden tragedy, many of us come to these crisis points in our lives, that can fill us with despair, rob us of hope and leave us bitter. Is it possible to recover from such a place? Is there a path to take that can bring restoration and recovery, and see our shattered dreams renewed again? In What To Do When Life Doesn't Turn Out Like You Planned, Pastor David Harris shares his personal journey of restoration, as well as examples from the scriptures that will ignite your hope. The Lord has promised that your life can turn out better than you planned, when you put your trust in Him!
Issues with the Brain
Many people find mental illness to be perplexing, with many of them asserting that such conditions do not exist and that those who have them are to blame. The fact that counselors routinely label people with mental illness difficulties makes it challenging to know whether a diagnosis is accurate. There is a lot of discussion about these disorders as a result.A healthy mental state is essential to living. Most people are able to function normally throughout their life, but some seem to be halted all the time. These disruptions, which indicate an issue with these people's minds, let us know there is a problem.We need to consider a number of illnesses and symptoms in order to comprehend the anomalies that exist in the brain. Bipolar depression is an excellent example. This is one of the most prevalent diagnoses in the modern world. In fact, there's a good chance that you know someone who has bipolar depression but isn't aware of it. Many individuals are ignorant of the entire scope of bipolar disorder, despite the fact that it is quite common.
Leaving The Willows
I thought my struggles were over but soon found out my struggles were just beginning. I married John Tuckering and found out how wonderful it was to be married and have a daughter who is now going off to college. There have been many life lessons for me to learn, I know there will be many more to come. I'm glad I answered the willows call. In this book you will find my daughter growing up and so many things have changed for all of us.
The Big One
1974High school senior Mike Krysiuk loves baseball, playing guitar in a band with his buddies, and cruising the suburban streets of Westport, Connecticut in his Chevy Chevelle blasting tunes on his 8-track. Finally part of the "in" crowd-the cool jocks who cut classes without consequences-Mike has hit his stride. And at six foot four, with an oversized personality to match, he's earned his nickname-"The Big One." After Mike comes off the bench to save a game with his famous sinker, turning a blowout into a one-run loss, a Mets' scout hands him a card and says he'll be back. Suddenly, the major leagues are more than just a pipe dream.Mike is supposed to go straight home after the game, to finish up his last term paper. But Ted, the cool crowd's cocky ringleader, presses Mike to join him and the rest of the gang on a beer run over the New York border. Mike agrees-a fateful decision that will permanently alter his life.The rest of the story is a family saga of determination, teamwork, and resolute optimism. Mike's remarkable journey reminds us that, in a life-threatening crisis, the love of parents, siblings, relatives, and friends is invaluable-and likely the key difference between premature death and a new lease on life. Miracles really can happen when you shoot for the sun.
Salvation Stories
"Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord..." -Moses Have you ever been faced with a situation that you couldn't see a way out? Inside are true stories told by real people. All of these have been through dark times and have all been delivered to share the tale. What did they have that helped them through? Read their Salvation Stories and find out.
Dad Stories
After 50 episodes of the That's My Dad Podcast, what stands out most is the stories. That's why our team put this book together - the world needs to hear them. DAD Stories is an immensely powerful collection of 63 short, real-life stories about fathers.From cover to cover, the stories will have you laughing one moment and crying the next. One by one, the messages laced throughout each of these stories will break cycles of generational fatherlessness and inspire fathers to become great dads.
The Arrival of the Two Brothers
The Arrival of the Two Brothers: Apollo and Atlas is a true story that began on a cold, dark night in September when my youngest daughter proudly introduced our family to two tiny kittens who had been abandoned by their mother. After several weeks of bottle-feeding and constant care, they became active members of our family who taught us so much about living, loving, and learning.
Franniebell and Purple Wonder
From USA TODAY bestselling author, Joann Keder!Popular, raven-haired beauty Georgina is on the cusp of a life beyond her boring, small-town existence. She and her equally popular boyfriend, Edgar have big plans that extend past the borders of Pepperville. Their love will see them through anything. Only awkward lanky Kenneth, who worships Georgina can see the dangers ahead. He's lived a simple life and knows he is meant to be with only one woman. He can't imagine living anywhere other than Brownwell Farm and plans to do so with the woman he loves. Changes When Georgina finds herself on a path she never intended to travel, she begins to discover the life she's always wanted may not be the one she needs. She questions whether passion or stability are more important. With the help of Kenneth's controlling mother, Frannie and his quirky Aunt Katherine, Georgina works to understand lessons found in the garden and the possibility of happiness in the rolling cornfields of Iowa. Life would finally seem ideal, until it isn't.This novel is a stand-alone prequel to "The Story of Keilah."
