Family Help

Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

It can seem like your baby needs so much gear and so many toys! But when it comes to their health and development, less is more. In Retro Baby, pediatric occupational therapist and child development specialist Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, shows you how bouncers, swings, and other baby holders, as well as electronic toys and screen time, can hinder your baby's development and delay milestones. Retro Baby will help you cultivate a back-to-basics parenting approach.

Acclaimed author Lauren Slater ruminates on what it means to be family. Lauren Slater's rocky childhood left her cold to the idea of ever creating a family of her own, but a husband, two dogs, two children, and three houses later, she came around to the challenges, trials, and unexpected rewards of playing house. In these autobiographical pieces, Slater presents snapshots of domestic life, populating them with the gritty details and jarring realities of sharing home, life, and body in the curious institution called "family."

Being optimistic doesn’t come naturally to Grace Manning, especially not these days. Her family life has just been turned upside down, and things are getting weird with her best friend Eric. But at least she’s happy at her after-school job at a nursing home, thanks to Mr. Sands, a resident with Lou Gehrig’s disease who keeps up with Grace’s sarcasm, teaches her how to cheat at poker, and even lets her give him a Mohawk. And then one day, Mr. Sands asks Grace to help him die.

Unleash your hidden leadership skills with this powerful, heartfelt guide. Great business schools know that connection, more than curriculum, shapes great leaders. Every aspect of the experience intentionally maximizes relationship building. What an MBA Taught Me...But My Kids Made Me Learn is a sometimes hilarious, other times harrowing journey through Harvard Business School, 20 years of business experience, and the most important academy of all: parenting.

In this 365-day devotional, you will meet men and women who have come through the darkness of separation and divorce and who now walk in the bright hope of God's love and healing. You will be encouraged and inspired by some of today's most respected and well-known Christian leaders and psychologists. The daily readings and heartfelt prayers in Divorce Care affirm God's love for you. You'll discover that the divorce process can be a powerful catalyst for good in your life, transforming deep loss into meaningful growth with God.

ADHD can be a weakness or a strength, because the "disorder" (if you can called it that) causes many children and adults to lose focus, be more susceptible to addictions, and sometimes even more prone to depression. At the same time, however, many ADHD people become creative artists, successful entrepreneurs, or exploring scientists. The venues are endless for someone with an adventurous, impatient personality who wants constant novelty in his or her life.

Today's children and teens are growing up more anxious, depressed, and fearful than previous generations. But if we help this generation, often called "Gen Z", to discover true God-confidence, instead of chasing the illusive self-confidence, we can empower them to embrace their uniqueness and find their purpose, passion, and peace as they grow into humble, compassionate, and resilient young people. Cyndie Claypool de Neve, an associate marriage and family therapist, shares her personal journey from feeling anxious and suicidal to learning God-confidence.

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The days of your grandmother's cheese and cracker plate have long since faded from memory, and a whole host of yummy party snacks are now on the horizon. You know how quickly and easily you can prepare a meal using your pressure cooker, but you may never have imagined how you might spice up a party using the same technique. The Essential Kitchen Series breaks the ceiling on old-school thinking with the introduction of the pressure cooker. Cook delicious, mouthwatering snacks with ease and very little mess.

Are you seeking solutions to life’s challenges? “Revelations: Transformational Wisdom Revealed” is your guide to overcoming adversity and unlocking a life of abundance, joy, and well-being. This groundbreaking book unveils the secrets of existence, providing clear answers to the questions that have long troubled you. Discover how to break free from the cycle of struggle, suffering, illnesses, addictions, and fear. “Revelations” offers practical wisdom and transformative insights that enable you to heal and thrive.

This audio features Dr. Stephen R. Covey explaining how and why to develop a family mission statement. It will help you to set goals based on identifying your mission, vision, and values. In addition to Dr. Covey on how to develop and create your mission statement, this audiobook and comes with a Learning Guide in PDF format that can be printed for easy reference.

Say goodbye to uncertainty and frustration, and start thriving during the toddler years! Parenting a toddler is like navigating a ship through a stormy sea–both exhilarating and challenging. Every day, you watch them explore, grow, and learn; it can be magical, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From heightened emotions to finicky eating, and bedtime battles to difficulties with sharing, toddlerhood can be one of the most challenging phases to parent.

ADHD and ADD are two very complex mental problems. Though much is known about these conditions, on the other hand little is known about treatment plans. While most doctors want to throw stimulants to control the person affected, there are other options. Management comes from knowledge along with trial and error. A book on these conditions can help parents understand their child's thought process and bring clarity to a difficult matter.

You used to be a person. A real one—with hobbies, expendable income, and sex that was at least semi-annual. But then you had kids, and the more you became a parent, the less you became yourself. You love your children deeply, but most days you feel like nothing more than their service animal. That ends today ( ... just the second part. You can still love your kids.) Wow, You Look Terrible! is a beacon of hope to beleaguered parents across the globe.

Parents know that sleep is vital for children but often don’t know how to help their school-aged child sleep independently without the stalling, arguments, and emotional turmoil. Banish Bedtime Battles presents a straightforward plan to do just that. With expert guidance, parents can help their child develop critical coping skills essential to increasing confidence and competence at bedtime (and beyond!). Armed with the powerful strategies presented in this book, parents will be ready to use their personalized six-week plan to solve their child’s nighttime struggles.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your anger? If so, you're not alone. Unfortunately, anger is one of the most common emotions experienced by parents these days. While there are many ways for parents to manage their feelings, this book shares a few that work. This book is a great option to teach you how to manage your anger, so it doesn't destroy your family or interfere with responsibilities such as work and play.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play.... He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or do so many other cool things.... Having a pet dragon is the greatest thing you can ever dream of.... Until he has a little sister...that’s when things will turn upside down! One dragon living in your house is tough, but now there are two! Your dragon doesn’t like his little sister. Not even one tiny bit.... He doesn’t want to share his toys. He’d taunt and tease his little sister. He’d be jealous and afraid that you love the little sister more.

As a parent myself, I know what it feels like to be at the end of your rope. Looking after three energetic boys can be a handful. But we are the window to the world for our children. How you interact with them in their early years determines the course of their lives. 101 Ways of Speaking to Your Child is a parenting manual that teaches you how to create a loving and nurturing relationship with your children.

Libro con estrategias comprobadas para que los hijos (y los adultos) sean más fuertes para enfrentar la vida y sus inevitables penalidades y que la adversidad sirva para transformarse y mejorar. Desarrolla el concepto de Resiliencia para fomentar la capaciad para superarse frente a una enfermedad, carencias económicas, muertes de seres queridos, fracasos escolares o simplemente frustraciones en general.