Family Humor

Wannabe actress Dani Steele's résumé resembles a cautionary tale on how not to be famous. She's pushing thirty and stuck in a dead-end insurance job, and her relationship status is holding at uncommitted. With unbearably perfect sisters and a mother who won't let her forget it, Dani has two go-tos for consolation: maple scones and a blog in which she pours her heart out to her celebrity idol. He's the man her father never was, no boyfriend will ever be - and not so impossible a dream as one might think.

Kids today spend way too much time in front of a screen. The numbers are alarming, and many experts on child development are urging parents to provide their children with some “non-screen” activity. Of course, if you’re a parent you know that’s easier said than done. Kids love video games because they’re fun and challenge them to explore, team up, and express their creativity. That’s exactly why our unique dog author, Cooper The Pooper, came up with a fantastic game of "Would You Rather" - a thought-provoking conversation game.

Digby and Zoe have been skirting around each other for so long that you might think they'd lose their magic if they ever actually hooked up. But never fear--there's all the acerbic wit, steamy chemistry, and sarcastic banter you could possibly hope for.Now that Digby's back in town with a new lead, he's plunged Zoe (and their Scooby Gang of wealthy frenemy Sloane, nerd-tastic genius Felix, and aw-shucks-handsome Henry) into the deep end on the hunt for his kidnapped sister.

Want to be funnier? This is the joke book for you! It is overflowing with witty wisecracks and handy hints to make you a more amusing jokester!

Regine Kölpins Familienroman Oma tanzt auf Wolke 7 bietet wunderbar-humorvolle Unterhaltung und jede Menge Nordsee-Feeling. Wie in Oma zeigt Flagge entführt die ostfriesische Autorin ihre Leserinnen und Leser nach Langeoog. Auf der Nordsee-Insel herrscht gewaltiges Chaos, denn die allseits beliebte Oma Jette soll unter die Haube, und dieses Vorhaben hält nicht nur Oma Jette und ihre Familie auf Trab: Oma Jette soll heiraten! Bei ihrem herbstlichen Besuch auf Langeoog werden Jettes quirlige Enkel von Omas Verehrer Günther ins Vertrauen gezogen: Der will Jette einen Antrag machen - und zwar einen spektakulären!

Plötzlich Oma - und das Leben steht Kopf! In ihrem Familien-Roman Oma kriegt die Kurve erzählt die beliebte friesische Autorin Regine Kölpin mit jeder Menge Humor, Herz und ganz viel Nordsee-Flair, wie Cara unverhofft und nicht ganz freiwillig Vollzeit-Oma wird ... Ein warmherziger, turbulenter Familien-Roman zum Lachen, der die Hörer an die Nordsee-Küste entführt und daher auch wunderbare Urlaubs-Lektüre ist: Mit 52 Jahren fühlt sich Cara noch ein bisschen zu jung, um es sich schon im Ohrenbackensessel in ihrer Etagenwohnung in Wilhelmshaven gemütlich zu machen.

Lismore resident Rob–a happily married empty-nester, enjoying his late middle age–has always defined himself by the quality of the roof over his head and the state of his family life. Solid. Safe. Stable. But when the 2022 flood hits, he and his wife Sal find themselves homeless, their lives now the very opposite of secure and predictable.

Kate has taught herself to be careful, to be meticulous. To mark the anniversary of a death in the family, she plans a dinner party—from the fancy table settings to the perfect Baked Alaska waiting in the freezer. Yet by the end of the night, old tensions have flared, the guests have fled, and Kate is spinning out of control. But all we have is ourselves, her father once said, all we have is family.

Feeling the weight of mom guilt? Feeling all alone in this stay-at-home-mom life? Well, you’re not! I can't be the only one that constantly loses my phone while holding it, or make out my grocery and errand list just to leave it behind on the counter. I feel like I am constantly being pulled in thousands of different directions and lost the entire time. If you think this is just another audiobook on “how to parent” you are wrong. This audiobook is about how I am barely surviving life as a stay-at-home mom.

One's level of intelligence is not the primary determiner of who wins an argument. It is the ability to use nuances of language and simple models of logic and reframing to create and direct meaning. Real persuasive power comes from focusing on creating context to fit the argument and audience.

Are you looking to have a fun-filled family game night that gets everyone involved or something to break the ice at a party? Perhaps, you're wanting to get to know your kids and loved ones better, or maybe, something to do while on a road trip or sleepover? This Would You Rather game book is suitable for all ages, and it will have hours feeling like minutes and have everyone thinking hard and definitely laughing or groaning even harder!

Luciana es la menor de una numerosa familia colombiano-americana en el sur de Florida, pero en medio de una crisis debe convertirse en la única voz razonable de su entorno familiar y lidiar con su excéntrica abuela, que se niega a seguir la orden de evacuación ante la llegada de un huracán. El huracán no es el único peligro. La glamorosa y despreocupada vida de la abuela se verá cimbrada por un grave diagnóstico médico que prefiere ignorar.

Are you looking for a perfect present to please your little comedian? Welcome to one of the best books about jokes you’ll ever find. Congratulations for having such fantastic taste in books, by the way. The jokes in this book aren’t just any jokes. They are the best kind of jokes, and the best kind of jokes are the kind where a door is involved. That’s right! The jokes in this book are knock-knock jokes.

Even if you’re not familiar with solving riddles or you’ve never been good at it, once you’ve heard some of the questions in this audiobook, the creative juices will start flowing, and you will become sharper with each passing puzzle. The key is to be persistent! The best part? It’s an activity everyone can join in, and it can be done just about anywhere. During long car rides, as you go for a nice afternoon stroll, or even before bedtime as a story - every moment is a good moment.

Felicity Lewis' 50th birthday party in her newly renovated home, loving husband and daughter Greta by her side, is going off with a bang when disaster strikes. Her father, Franklyn, with his usual impeccable timing, has keeled over and died. For some members of the family, his wife Hazel, for example, Franklyn's death is not the great loss it first appears to be. But when his toxic and inexplicable will is read out, it becomes clear that long-buried secrets are about to surface, starting with the astonishing reappearance of Hazel's long-lost sister.

From our family to yours, here are humorous stories from our crazy past, mixed with ideas for handling some of the issues facing a family raising kids with autism. Inside you will find ideas for stimming aids, dietary help, and even links to companies who hire adults with autism. Humor, hope, and help for families like yours traveling Through the Wormhole.

Stuart has been married to Tiffany for five years now, and though they have their issues, he is full of unconditional love for his family. Last time it was his outrageous relatives they had to deal with, and now they're headed on a trip to visit Tiffany's family for Christmas. His stepdaughter, Angel, has grown into a rebellious teenager. Tiffany's parents are divorced but still living together, and their tendency to say exactly what they're thinking leads to some dramatic arguments.

Du liebst humorvolle Bücher über moderne (werdende) Papas? Du planst oder hast selbst Kinder? Du wolltest schon immer mal in den Kopf eines Mannes schauen? Oder aus seiner Sicht die Dinge sehen? Dann begleite diesen Papa durch die Phase des unerfüllten Kinderwunsches und fiebere mit, wenn es nach langem Zittern endlich klappt. Folge ihm durch das erste Jahr mit Baby bis er sich traut, sogar noch eine zweite Runde zu starten – und gleichzeitig ein Haus zu bauen.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we haven't much choice. Our heart tells us one thing, while our mind says something entirely different. And sometimes, we're reluctant to admit the person we become through the experience is a much better person than we ever realized was possible.

That someone might end up dead at the Palms School’s annual glamping trip in Santa Barbara wasn’t far-fetched. Taking city people into the woods was begging for murder. What was surprising was how far these mothers would go to cover it up.