Family Communication

Christina Mars' comprehensive guide, "Parenting Teens: 7 Steps to Escape Communication Breakdown and Cultivate a Calm, Loving, Productive Relationship with Your Teenager," might just be the lifeline you need. Mars offers a multifaceted approach to the challenges of parenting adolescents.

"J'ai passé les vingt dernières années à préparer et à mener des négociations considérées comme les plus difficiles et les plus risquées au monde. J'ai fait face à des forcenés retranchés, j'ai négocié avec des rebelles sud-américains, des criminels de toutes sortes... Pourtant, ces négociations sont bien loin d'égaler en termes de complexité et de moments de grande solitude celles que je mène au quotidien à la maison : en effet, j'ai quatre enfants !", L. Combalbert.

In 1994, Dr. John Gottman and his colleagues at the University of Washington made a startling announcement: Through scientific observation and mathematical analysis, they could predict, with more than 90 percent accuracy, whether a marriage would succeed or fail. The only thing they did not yet know was how to turn a failing marriage into a successful one, so Gottman teamed up with his clinical psychologist wife, Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, to develop intervention methods.

Divorce is hard on kids. It can be really confusing when their parents stop living together. They may feel like they're the reason their family is breaking up, and that can lead to a lot of guilt and anxiety. They may also feel scared, alone, or angry.

In Raising Boys Who Respect Girls, Willis helps listeners inventory the blind spots that lead to accidental forms of disrespect, showing how to root out issues in our own hearts before we inadvertently pass along these same issues to our boys. He also teaches listeners how to cultivate a healthy respect for God and for themselves as created in his image, as well as a similar respect for others.

Let’s admit it: No marriage is perfect. Every couple has some misunderstandings and conflicts. However, happy couples can prevent their misunderstandings from escalating. Even if they argue emotionally, they never resort to psychological abuse. They always figure out a compromise, afterward. Some unhappy couples can’t deal with the tiniest disagreement. Any random word or action can trigger a violent conflict.

Feeling overwhelmed in your journey of parenting an anxious teen? Tried various strategies but still struggling to connect? You are not alone. Parenting a teen with anxiety can feel like navigating a minefield, but with the right approach, it doesn't have to be. This book offers practical solutions to help you thrive in your parenting journey.

For male listeners, author and professional dating coach Alan Roger Currie goes into detail explaining the difference in the appeal of an Alpha male versus a Beta male in the eyes of women and how each type of man satisfies different needs for women.

The Happy Stepcouple is a comprehensive, practical self-help book designed to help couples with children from prior relationships thrive despite the complexity of stepfamily life. More than two thirds of stepcouple relationships break up within the first few years of committing to each other. With these terrible odds, every stepcouple needs an arsenal of tools necessary to sustain a loving relationship. The Happy Stepcouple gives them everything they need to navigate complex stepfamily dynamics with confidence and kindness, allowing them to build a happy, fulfilling life.

Are you tired of seeing your little one struggle to make friends, exhibit challenging behaviors, or struggle with communication? Imagine if there was a proven toolkit designed by a speech therapist that could equip your toddler with the essential social skills they need to thrive in any situation, even if they have delayed skills.

If you do a quick online search of toxic or narcissistic persons, the overwhelming advice you’ll find is to cut these people out of your life. But that’s easier said than done, especially if these people are family, colleagues, or other people with whom we live or work closely. We’ve all been around those people who can leave us feeling drained or a bit "off" after an encounter with them.

This guide provides a simple blueprint for achieving solutions to everyday disagreements without having to have a "winner" and a "loser". By learning how to listen empathetically, respecting each other's ideas and feelings, and understanding why some issues are so important to your spouse, not only will those daily problems be worked out successfully, but both of you will end up feeling appreciated, respected, and loved.

It was Tannen who first showed us that men and women speak different languages. Mothers and daughters speak the same language, but still often misunderstand each other, as they struggle to find the right balance between closeness and independence. Both mothers and daughters want to be seen for who they are, but tend to see the other as falling short of who she should be. Each overestimates the other's power and underestimates her own.

John Robison argues that Asperger's is about difference, not disability. In this book he offers stories from his own life and from the lives of other Aspergians to give the reader a window into the Aspergian mind. Equally important, he offers practical advice - to Aspergians, their parents, and educators - on how Asperians can improve the weak communication and social skills that keep them from taking full advantage of, or even recognizing, their often remarkable gifts.

A deep yet simple guide to revolutionizing the romance-building communication every thriving marriage needs. Love Talk is like no other communication book you've ever listened to. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style.

Empower your child with the essential life skills they need to succeed with this comprehensive bundle of three books: Active Confidence for Kids, Active Empathy for Kids, and Active Focus for Kids.

Add some kick to your characters with some quick and simple dialect training. Paul Meier has been training actors for over 25 years and now offers his experience to the casual pretender in these entertaining presentations. You will find accent tips, colloquialisms, and charismatic character concepts that will add to your storytelling, roleplaying, or cosplay.

In the journey of life, the absence of boundaries is like a candle burning from both ends – you sacrifice your light for others time and time again, gradually becoming dimmer until your light is extinguished…ultimately losing yourself. But it doesn’t have to be this way… Imagine creating a bridge that upholds your self-worth without compromising connections. A bridge that ensures your space is respected, valued, and harmonious. This guide serves as an invitation for you to slow down, take ownership of your life, and find your freedom!

Are you still waiting for your child to say the words "Mama" or "Dada" or string together a few words to form a sentence? As a parent, you want to ensure that your child receives the best start in life, which means learning the vital skills that will help them navigate through childhood and adolescence. But this goal is stifled when their development is delayed and they struggle to learn how to speak or use language as expected.

Imagine being able to effortlessly talk to anyone, anytime, and anywhere, without feeling like you're putting on a show. No more awkward silences, no more forced small talk, and no more feeling like an outsider in social situations. This book reveals the secrets to unlocking your inner confidence and naturally connecting with others, banishing your fear of small talk and turning awkward silences into meaningful conversations. You'll learn how to build lasting relationships and master the art of socializing, from mirroring and open-ended questions to active listening and storytelling.