Parenting Adults

An eye-opening guide on how we talk and write to one another, Word Wise explores 400+ of the most common cases of word trash (filler words, hyperbole, and abstractions) and word power (verbs of action, ear candy, onomatopoeia). Examining social media, the language of Donald Trump, AI language research, and heard-on-the-street lingo, communication expert Will Jelbert offers simple and concrete recommendations for improving your own vernacular. With wit, practical applications, and a small dose of grammar, Word Wise will help you communicate more effectively at home, at work, and online.

Many adults just not feeling right. They are tired, weak, overwhelmed, and oftentimes in pain. These symptoms are usually the result of a bigger problem. In many cases, they come from being overstressed. It is important to find ways to manage stress, and one of the best ways is to find entertainment in a good audiobook. If you are a stressed-out adult, like so many of us are, then we have some great material in store for you. Bedtime is one of the best periods of the day to unwind and forget about the things that overwhelmed you that day.

"The possession of power, no matter how enormous, does not bring the knowledge how to use it." Raphael, a failed writer, deep in debt, and unrequited in love, is about to take a suicidal plunge into the Seine River. Just in time, he discovers the "Magic Skin" in an antiquity shop. Its supernatural powers grant every wish but it extracts a terrible toll! This parable depicts the malaise of 19th century France.

Do you miss a good night sleep? If you have trouble relaxing, turning your mind off, and lulling the body to sleep you are not alone. This is a really common problem and the collection of calming tales inside this audiobook is your answer. Do you remember going to bed as a child, hearing those wonderful stories your mom or dad told you? Do you remember how they made you feel? The imagery you would remember? Regardless of what type of tales you heard, bedtime stories are wonderful for falling asleep. Most of them have soft, pleasant words that people love to hear.

This new audiobook contains the 101 best stories and poems from Chicken Soup’s library honoring the lifelong relationship between mothers and their male offspring. Heartfelt and loving stories written by mothers, grandmothers, and sons, about each other, span generations and show how the mother-son bond transcends time.

Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.

In this forceful manifesto, Hirsch argues that children in the US are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. Includes 5,000 essential facts to know.

This recently rediscovered and critically acclaimed 1937 novel tells the story of Janie Crawford, a long-legged, articulate, and fiercely independent African-American woman of the 1930s. Janie's quest for identity includes three marriages and a return to her roots. Despite her struggles, Janie never defines herself by regret, fear, or unrealistic dreams, and refuses to be anything but her own person.

Written by sex educator and body-positivity advocate Ruby Rare, Sex Ed is the practical and fun guide to sex that you've always wanted - but never known how to ask for. This is the information you should have been taught at school: a no-holds-barred roadmap that covers everything from how the brain is the most important sex organ and how to communicate what you want to yourself and a partner, all the way down to the messy stuff - solo sex, orgasms, touching, kissing, blow jobs, cunnilingus, anal play, lube, toys, kegels.

Recovery from growing up with dysfunctional adults as parents. One concept is, the things you used to survive as a kid are ruining your life as an adult. Overcome poor self image, find your authentic self, heal your soul, and become the person you want to be.

ADHD doesn’t have to control your life. With the guidance in this book, even the worst ADHD symptoms can be overcome. It’s time to take back control and rediscover the person behind ADHD.

ADHD is a disorder that continues to be researched, but as an adult, you don’t have the time to wait for the perfect cure. You need real and proven strategies and coping mechanisms before your life spirals out of control because of ADHD.

Do you struggle to fall asleep? Are you looking for a new way to relax before bedtime? How can you stop overthinking, calm your mind and sink into peaceful, restful, and regenerating sleep? A natural remedy to treat insomnia is to listen stories that allow you to channel your inner creativity and free your mind in ways that you can’t do during the day. Don't hesitate one more day. Don't let your insomnia keep you up at night. You have finally found out a valid solution to overcome anxiety and stress that drain of your energies!

Narcissistic personality disorder is surprisingly common, affecting up to six percent of the population. People with this disorder can seem charming and self-confident, but their excessive need for admiration from others masks deeper insecurity and self-loathing that drive them to manipulate and abuse the people who care about them.

In The Motivated Young Adult’s Guide to Career Success and Adulthood, best-selling author and parenting advice expert Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana draws on extensive experience helping families and teenagers to offer you proven methods for making the challenging transition from high school and college life to adulthood and maturity. Now is the time to prepare yourself or your teenage daughter or son for the life-changing transition to being an adult and becoming self-sufficient.

Listen to our stories about men and women living their life, experiencing joy, drama, sadness, and happiness. They are everyday stories, windows to different lives, that can lull us into the arms of night, shifting from a dream to another.

In this raw yet enchanting collection of poems and essays, Tyler Gaca dreamily navigates themes of magic and queerness, offering readers an intimate look inside his mind and his worlds, real and imagined. The writings in Gentle Chaos reflect on growing up queer and in love with magic, discovering yourself and your place in the world, and daring to seek out love and hope. The result is a whimsical, vulnerable, and transporting journey into the gentle chaos within us all.

Workflow and productivity tips for an organized life. Jessica Holsman, author of the bestselling High School Survival Guide, has helped thousands of her fans study smarter, improve their grades, and get the most out of their high school experience. Now, in Work Life Balance Survival Guide, Jess is showing her high achievers how to thrive and succeed as college students, successfully enter the working world, and/or navigate a career shift.

A pioneering music educator reveals how music can supercharge early childhood development - and how parents and educators can harness its power.

Some dads may be struggling in the parental department and are looking for help strengthening their relationships with their children. If you're feeling that way, then this book can offer some new perspectives on how to reach your child, plus tips and tricks on how to establish a lasting relationship. With 10 ways to relate with your kids, over 60 activities for strengthening bonds, and an easy three-phase process that can be utilized when you're faced with tough parenting trials or dilemmas, Humbled Dad, Invested Dad is something every dad will glean from....