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The Best-Kept Secrets of Parenting: 18 Principles that Can Change Everything
by Brad Wilcox Jerrick RobbinsThe Best-Kept Secrets of Parenting provides sure-fire solutions and easy-to-implement suggestions that can truly make a difference in your family.
Living in the Trenches: Successful Family Strategies from a Father of Nine (Yes, Nine)
by Christopher RobbinsA father of nine children and the founder of Familius.com, Christopher Robbins (the Pater Familius) pens his thoughts on how to be happy while raising children in such a way that we embrace the imperfect system we call parenthood. We laugh, we cry, we debate and finally agree that parenthood is a unique and individual journey that reveals far more about ourselves than any other pursuit.
Lessons From My Parents: 100 Shared Moments that Changed Our Lives
by Ashley NanceA global anthology of stories in the spirit of This I Believe, Lessons From My Parents explores in 100 unique essays the life-changing lessons that a parent shared with his or her child. Gathered from writers from across the world, this collection is meant to inspire those who, now that they are older, appreciate those who have gone before.
The Quotable Mom: Appreciation from the Greatest Minds in History
by FamiliusIt is said that God could not be everywhere so he created mothers. With more than 200 unique quotations, The Quotable Mom shares thoughts, ideas, humor, and advice from the best minds of the ages for the most challenging situations that come with being a mom."The phrase 'working mother' is redundant." —Jane Sellman
Family Talk: How to Organize Family Meetings to Solve Problems and Strengthen Relationships
by Christy MonsonFamily councils are a great way to bring children and parents together in a positive environment where they can discuss and solve problems. In this book, Christy Monson outlines the benefits of family councils and the best ways to implement them in your own family.
The Quotable Dad: Appreciation from the Greatest Minds in History
by FamiliusThe Quotable Dad shares thoughts, ideas, humor, and advice from the best minds of the ages for the most challenging situations that come with being a dad.
The Carolyne Letters: A Story of Birth, Abortion and Adoption
by Abigail B. CalkinAmelia: young, naive, in love. Geoff: charming, narcissistic, intelligent. In a decidedly European affair, a young couple consummates a courtship destined for differences. The resultant pregnancy provides a haunting yet charming backdrop for the challenges of love and its often unwanted decisions.
Deployed: The Survival Guide for Families at War
by Stanley HallWondering what you are in for as you move to your first military base, or as you try to recover from numerous deployments? Deployed is the perfect solution for every member of a military family who wants a healthy family. From the time you finish boot camp to the time you return from your last deployment, this book provides principles that will guide you in your journey through family life in the military. In the face of extended war, record high divorces, and combat stress, professional on-base counselor Dr. Stanley Hall gives answers and directions for wading through it all and finding more happiness and success in your military family than you ever imagined.
Evolution of Cocoons: A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Mental Illness and Asperger's
by Janna VoughtEvolution of Cocoons is a firsthand account of mothering a child who suffers from debilitating mental and developmental illnesses. The book offers readers an intimate glimpse into the life of a family reeling from the effects of such diseases; everyone is brave and flawed. It is an honest, brutal, introspective, and searching look into a life corrupted by a child's imbalanced mind and a mother’s search for strength.
Deliberate Motherhood: 12 Key Powers of Peace, Purpose, Order & Joy
by The Power of MomsDeliberate Motherhood presents inspiring ideas, poignant stories, and practical applications to help mothers find great success and personal growth in the beautiful and challenging work of raising the next generation.
Motherhood Realized: An Inspiring Anthology for the Hardest Job You'll Ever Love
by Power of MomsMotherhood Realized is the kind of book you can enjoy in three minutes or devour section by section when you've got more time. In its pages, you'll hear the voices of real mothers who know your life. You can highlight what speaks to you most, loan it to a friend, and then keep it handy on a bookshelf. Then whenever you start to wonder if you're going to make it through this motherhood journey, you can open it up and remember that yes, you can.
Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media's Effect on Children and What to Do About It
by Bill RatnerMalin Akerman's at-home parenting read (Buzzfeed)! Bill Ratner, a long-time Hollywood insider and voice of their movie trailers, explores with in-depth research the change in advertising since 1982 and what children are currently exposed to. As a parent, educator, and veteran insider to the world of television, movies, and new media, Ratner talks openly about the problems associated with excessive screen time, children's advertising, and what parents can do about it.
A History of Movie Ratings
by Chris HicksThe wire-thin line that separates movies rated PG and R has been crossed over so many times in both directions that industry observers are questioning whether the rating system carries any validity at all. Just where did this system come from? And who's been trusted with dishing out the ratings anyway? As a movie reviewer for more than thirty years, author Chris Hicks knows a thing or two about Hollywood. His masterful synopsis of CARA, the MPAA, and the mess we're in today will make you think twice before you take a film rating at face value.
Crystal Puzzle: Growing Up with a Sister with Asperger's
by Ashley NanceA delightful, true story of growing up with a sister with Asperger's syndrome.
The Parent Fix: When Parents Change . . . Kids Change
by Maggie StevensIn today's age of troubled youth, broken families, and mixed messages from the media, our families are fighting a tough battle to succeed. With the increase in drug and alcohol addiction, eating disorders, gang violence and teenage suicide, many of our families are failing. Parents need help. Antiquated parenting methods will not work with today’s kids. As a mother, Maggie Stevens has spent years researching and has found the answers needed to successfully raise children.There is power in parenting—correct parenting. Rather than focusing on the kids, as so many other self-help books do,The Parent Fix stresses that when parents change, kids change. Focusing on key principles like correct judgement, taking time, education and more, Stevens provides concrete ways parents can change their own behavior to improve the behavior of their children.
Stressed Out! For Parents: How to Be Calm, Confident & Focused
by Ben Bernstein Michelle H. PackardDr. B takes on parents this time around in his book Stressed Out! For Parents. Being a parent can lead to a lot of stress—especially if you are raising teenagers. Ben Bernstein uses many of the same principles from and applies them to parents to help them on their journey to living an abundant and enjoyable life.
For Those with Empty Arms: A Compassionate Voice For Those Experiencing Infertility
by Emily Harris AdamsFor Those with Empty Arms uses poetry and personal experiences to offer an empathetic voice for those experiencing infertility.
The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs
by Michael SmithThe Power of Dadhood is full of advice and encouragement, not only for fathers, but for all parents interested in guiding and mentoring their children to become good people. While some parenting books are designed to fix issues, The Power of Dadhood is designed to minimize the future issues that most children will have if not raised properly.
Unlocking Parental Intelligence: Finding Meaning in Your Child's Behavior
by Laurie HollmanWith extensive research and entertaining examples, Dr. Laurie Hollman, PhD, provides five simple steps to help parents better understand the context of children's perplexing behavior and how to cultivate real change.
Mothers of the Village: Why All Moms Need the Support of a Motherhood Community and How to Find It For Yourself
by C.J. SchneiderThe research is clear: since the beginning of womankind, mothering has been a communal effort. Mothers of the Village offers practical ideas on how to build meaningful and satisfying connections to create the essential community all mothers need.
Why Can't We Just Play?: What I Did When I Realized My Kids Were Way Too Busy
by Pam LobleyIn a culture where children are over scheduled and pressured constantly to achieve, what happens when you let your children do nothing at all? Pam Lobley decided to slow down and give her family a summer that was a throwback to the 1950s. Can she recreate that wholesome, mythical era? Is that even a good idea? Author is a play expert for parenting publications
From Tweens to Teens: The Parents' Guide to Preparing Girls for Adolescence
by Maria Clark FleshoodIn this groundbreaking guide, psychotherapist and educator Maria Clark Fleshwood provides a tested, six-step approach to engage, guide, and prepare their pre-teen daughters for the challenges and changes of adolescence.
Horizon Alpha: Predators of Eden
by D. W. VogelFor the readers dreaming of interplanetary travel, D. W. Vogel&’s bestselling Horizon Alpha: Predators of Eden is a perfect fit. This science fiction novel will satisfy readers&’ need for adventure with its dinosaur survival tale.
Broken Brain, Fortified Faith: Lessons of Hope Through a Child's Mental Illness
by Virginia PillarsBroken Brain, Fortified Faith: Lessons of Hope through a Child's Mental Illness shares one mother’s struggles, anger, frustrations as she charges into the world of mental illness, searching for answers to her daughter’s schizophrenia.
Spilt Milk Yoga: A Guided Self-Inquiry to Finding Your Own Wisdom, Joy, and Purpose Through Motherhood
by Cathryn MonroSpilt Milk Yoga is a companion guide for mothers who want to experience the happiness, peace, and purpose available in each moment, and who want to be more present and connected to themselves and their children.Author Cathryn Monro combines personal experience, honesty, and humour to acknowledge the moments when motherhood stretches us to the edges of our tolerance, patience, anger, and exhaustion and asks; &“Will motherhood ruin my life?&” &“What happened to my body and my career?&” &“How do I achieve anything?&” &“Am I doing it right?&” &“Whose anger is this?&” &“Is an ordinary life good enough?&”Spilt Milk Yoga approaches motherhood as a path offering life&’s richest and most profound lessons on love, acceptance and joy. Through guided self-inquiry the challenges become opportunities to grow, not in spite of motherhood, but because of it.