Family Stress

Kaum ist das erste Kind da, wird die Beziehung des frischgebackenen Elternpaares auf die Probe gestellt. Stress, Schlafmangel und unterschiedliche Erwartungshaltungen prallen aufeinander. Wer nimmt wie lange Elternzeit? Wie können wir das Familienleben gleichberechtigt gestalten und organisieren? Wie wollen wir die Care-Arbeit aufteilen? Wie können wir rechtzeitig vorsorgen? Vor dem Hintergrund starrer gesellschaftlicher Rollenbilder und institutioneller Strukturen werden diese Fragen schnell zu Streitthemen.

Die Corona-Krise schickt Frauen zurück in die 50er Jahre: Während Mama die Kinder beschult, bekocht und über Medienzeiten diskutiert, bleibt ihr Erwerbsjob auf der Strecke. Väter hingegen schließen im Homeoffice gern die Tür hinter sich und haben wenig Lust, sich mit dem Haushalts-Kleinklein aufzuhalten. Die Denk- und Organisationsarbeit überlassen sie ihren Parterinnen, die vom Mental Load aufgerieben werden.

Overcome mom guilt, feelings of stress, anger, unworthiness, or failure with these life-changing techniques. Each of these life-hacks are easy, free, fun, and both scientifically and personally proven to be effective in increasing joy and energy, and minimizing stress and overwhelm.

Divorce expert Jon Peters distills over two decades of his work with high-conflict divorces as a therapist, coach, divorce educator, mediator, and expert witness to give you the information you need to go from feeling overwhelmed to having the knowledge and skills to lower your stress and to help you help your children cope with your divorce.

Disrupt family patterns and heal from inherited trauma with this powerful guide, so you can break the cycle of silence for generations to come. Filled with stories, research, practical tools, and exercises, the book helps listeners understand how their family history impacts their lives and begin to open conversations that can heal.

This book argues that the elements that contribute to healing war trauma - including safety, connection, community, dialogue, mutual respect, diversity, and compassion - can help build a stronger nation. But this message comes with a warning and a challenge not just for caregivers, veterans service organizations, governmental departments, Congress, and the White House, but for all Americans. War creates incalculable suffering - not only among those on the front lines, but also among those left behind.

The unforgettable story of a military family that lost two sons - one to suicide and one in combat - and channeled their grief into fighting the armed forces’ suicide epidemic. Major General Mark Graham was a decorated two-star officer. His wife, Carol, was a teacher who held the family together. When their sons Kevin and Jeff die within nine months of each other - Kevin commits suicide and Jeff is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq - Mark and Carol are astonished by the drastically different responses their sons’ deaths receive from the Army.

Stress-Free Discipline knows that the one-size-fits-all discipline methods many experts tout can actually be too narrow for some concerns. Instead, parents need to learn how to determine the root cause behind their child’s issue, which will then help explain what is driving the behavior, why it’s probably more normal than the parent realizes, how to prevent further escalations, and how to instill self-control. Once parents grasp the underlying motivation, they can select the strategy that fits their child's age, temperament, and issue.

Kids today are facing unprecedented pressures—and their mental health is suffering. Building Happier Kids offers practical, concrete steps you can take to help your kids and yourself! Dr. Bhargava prescribes taking an intentional pause from modern life's nonstop pace to focus on ways you can meaningfully impact your family's emotional well-being. Overscheduling, homework, and ever-present electronic devices may make these seem easier said than done, but Dr. Bhargava offers realistic, balanced advice that will help you prioritize health and restore the happiness of childhood.

Camp Chippewa, 1962. Nelson Doughty, age 13, social outcast and overachiever, is the bugler, sounding the reveille proudly each morning. Yet this particular summer marks the beginning of an uncertain and tenuous friendship with a popular boy named Jonathan. Over the years Nelson, irrevocably scarred from the Vietnam War, becomes scoutmaster of Camp Chippewa while Jonathan marries, divorces, and turns his father's business into a highly profitable company.

Parenting Freedom offers a gentle invitation to break the modern cycles of stress, burnout, and exhaustion, transforming yourself and your relationship with your child.

When Melissa Moore was 13 years old, her father said to her, "I know how to kill someone and get away with it". At the time she chalked it up to his love of detective novels, but it didn't change the fact that her father had always been someone who made her anxious. Two years later, in 1995, Melissa's father was arrested for the murder of eight women over a period of five years - he was the serial killer known nationally as the Happy Face Killer.

Do you want to become a powerful Black woman while only dedicating a few minutes of your time each day? It’s no secret that the happiest and most successful people all have habits that they incorporate into their lives that help them stay focused and positive when things are difficult. It doesn't matter where you are now or where you used to be; you have the opportunity to empower yourself and become the women you are meant to be. Everything you desire or see in other people's lives can be yours with the power of affirmations.

Is it possible that the struggles you have with your child may because he or she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder? Once ignored, even by the medical professionals treating war veterans, PTSD is gaining global recognition as a very real and serious issue for those who have experienced traumatic events, even children.

Do you find yourself losing control over your emotions as a parent? You are not alone. Sarah Thompson has walked this road too, struggling with bouts of anger that clouded judgment and undermined the bond with her child. But she also found a way to break free from this cycle of anger. With years of research, self-reflection, and practical application, she's developed comprehensive strategies and techniques for managing parental anger. This book is her way of sharing these insights with you, drawn from personal experience and the wisdom of various experts.

By nature, moms are often extremely self-sacrificing—sometimes to a fault! As you care for your families, it is incredibly easy to fall victim to putting yourself at the bottom of the list. Moms who neglect self-care can potentially start down a dangerous road where they can no longer give their best to those they love most dearly. It affects your kids, marriage, health, and home when you have depleted yourself. Self-Care Strategies for 24/7 Moms will show you how to cope with the demands of being a mom and protect you from burnout.

No doubt about it; momlife has its unsexy moments. Between the wakeful nights, endless messes, diaper blow-outs, and projectile spit-ups, it's nearly impossible to poop in peace, let alone meditate or exercise. How are we supposed to deal? In this practical and exciting book, Luci Lampe, author and Mom Empowerment Coach, addresses the real struggles of momlife today, from self-love and fitness to stress management and sex. Achieving Sexy is for the millennial mom who's ready to live a life she loves in a body she loves.

To help your children manage their emotions, learn to focus and unwind, it is essential to teach them simple and efficient relaxation techniques in a format appealing to them. This selection of exercises specially designed for children will introduce them to relaxation through breathing techniques, guided visualizations, and mindfulness; they can be used by the whole family, as these proven techniques are the same adults can learn. Children live in an information-packed environment.

Young Sue Gurwell had always known that her father had been a paratrooper. And then there was the special poem in his roll-top desk she sometimes snuck a peek at, written by a member of Dad's regiment. This poem was a premonition of the sergeant's death. "Yes," her dad told her, "He was right—he died on D-Day." But it's not until 2016, after her parents had both passed away, that Susan Gurwell Talley and her husband Jack L. Talley begin to understand the true extent and significance of the wartime artifacts that had been staples of Sue's childhood.

Feeling overwhelmed by family life? Dive into “Life Projects: Managing Your Family Like a Pro” and turn your home into a well-oiled machine! This ultimate guide helps you bring order, efficiency, and joy to your family with clear goals, realistic schedules, and resource management tips. No project management experience? No problem! This book simplifies everything, making it easy for anyone to apply.