Parenting Essentials

In a lifesaving guide for parents, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz shows how to use the most basic tool at your disposal—conversation—to give children real help in dealing with the worries, stress, and other negative emotions caused by problems in the world, from active shooter drills to climate change. But it's not just how to talk to your kids, it's also what to say: The heart of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place is a series of scripts—with actual dialogue, talking points, prompts, and insightful asides—that are each age-appropriate and centered around different issues.

The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad manual takes the best advice and wisdom from a dads' group and puts it into a format to help new stay-at-home fathers. Characterized by actionable and direct advice to fathers, the book takes on parenting from a father's point of view and encourages dads to use their natural talents to become a better parent.

If you’ve been feeling like you need to repair a relationship, find guidance in the love department, or simply improve yourself before looking for a relationship, then you’re in the right place. This self-help audiobook is the ultimate tool kit for informing couples and singles of the tips and tricks to build a successful, thriving romantic relationship. Angela Diamond informs the listener on everything from self-reflection and self-care to effective communication and understanding, tough conversations, teamwork dynamics, and relationship-strengthening exercises.

Communication expert and popular speaker Quentin Schultze offers a practical, accessible, and inspiring guide to public speaking, showing readers how to serve their audiences with faith, skill, and virtue. This thoroughly rewritten and expanded edition has been tested and revised with input from Christian undergraduates and contains new chapters on timely topics, such as speaking for video, conducting group presentations, and engaging society civilly. A complete public speaking textbook for Christian universities, it includes helpful sidebars, tips, and appendixes.

Leaders often know what they need to do, but don’t have a clue who they need to be. Being Essential presents the seven questions that will help any leader discover an authentic path to the true self and master a virtuous cycle of self-awareness that fosters purpose, value, and joy at work and in life.

Nearly all of us have an ideal of what a "dream" relationship would be, but very few of us are living in one. Three decades of research and clinical practice have led Harville Hendrix to pinpoint four essential "non-negotiable" keys to creating and sustaining a healthy, loving relationship. In this workshop, he will help couples: understand what prevents them from achieving the type of relationship they aspire to; discover how to cultivate those habits that can create the conditions that permit such a relationship to blossom; and practice the Imago Dialogue, a three-step process that offers us a highly effective tool to transform our dream about our relationship into reality.

Being a parent is one of life's greatest challenges. For many years it was believed that continually berating and punishing their children was the best choice to educate them. Only in the last few years has the practice of positive disciplines been established. With this essential guide you will learn how to connect with your child and how to raise happy and disciplined children.

Brown Girl Like Me is an inspiring memoir and empowering manifesto that equips women with the confidence and tools they need to navigate the difficulties that come with an intersectional identity. Jaspreet Kaur unpacks key issues such as the media, the workplace, the home, education, mental health, culture, confidence and the body, to help South Asian women understand and tackle the issues that affect them and help them be in the driving seat of their own lives.

Take the leap from terrified newbie to confident dad in your first year of fatherhood – even if diapers seem unsolvable and swaddles make you sweat! You're not alone. Fatherhood is like assembling an Ikea cupboard with no instructions – simple in theory, confusing in practice. You don’t need to be an expert to conquer fatherhood. All you need are the right tools and a touch of humor. What if there was a guide just for you – a first-time dad – with practical advice, ingenious baby hacks, and entertaining anecdotes? Well, that guide exists!

People often confuse communication for talking or making conversation, and this is the root cause of why many of these same people are so unsuccessful when it comes to how to communicate better. Communication in relationships, at its core, is about connecting and using your verbal, written, and physical skills to fulfill your partner’s needs.

Ever tried a 'quick' grocery run with your toddler, only to feel like you’ve walked into a circus, minus the entertaining clowns and popcorn? I know that scenario all too well. Parenting isn't about living up to everyone else's expectations but rather tuning into and accommodating our children's unique needs. This journey revealed something universal: our parenting struggles are real, and they're shared. Whether it's the frantic morning rush, persuading a child to eat their greens, or navigating an explosive tantrum in public, parenting is ripe with opportunities for growth.

Are you feeling swamped by the relentless demands of daily life, craving a sense of equilibrium and deeper meaning? ‘Nine Self-Care Essentials’ isn’t just a book; it’s your personal expedition towards profound self-discovery and enriched well-being. Experience the thrill of converting daily stressors into pillars of strength and tranquility. This isn’t about reading; it’s about revolutionizing your life:

By working methodically through the 6 steps that are outlined in each of the book's 6 chapters, you will have the perfect combination to unlock your greatness, and firmly establish your lasting imprint on the world. You’ll be using the power of your mind to achieve a level of self-confidence and success that you previously thought were out of reach. The core idea that Zig will present to achieve this is one that Zig learned from the classic researcher Maxwell Maltz—and that’s the idea of self-image.

The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change combines forty years of research-proven strategies along with skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you get started on the path to positive change.

There is no rule that says heartbreak must be a prerequisite for good judgment. If you don't want to be a divorce statistic and are ready for a long-lasting relationship, this audiobook's for you. In today's divorce culture, too many people have stopped trusting their ability to build a loving and lasting marriage. Now renowned relationship coach and counselor Chana Levitan reveals the 10 essential questions everyone should ask before saying "I do."

Smart Dozen: 12 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Life: Volume 1 is your guide to navigating life’s challenges with wisdom and purpose. This audiobook reveals 12 critical mistakes people make—missteps that can derail careers, strain relationships, and limit personal growth. By understanding and avoiding these errors, you can unlock your potential and create a more fulfilling future.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a clinically tested and proven technique that can improve an individual’s ability to manage mental or emotional disorders. The four simple principles DBT is based on include mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and regulation of emotions. This means you can effectively regulate intense emotions and reactions without compromising on the quality of life you wish to lead.

Esta guía esencial ayudará a equipar a tus hijos con técnicas para un futuro exitoso. Habilidades de Vida Esenciales que Todo Niño de 9 Años Debe Conocer es una guía imprescindible para padres dedicados al desarrollo de sus hijos. Este libro empodera a niños y niñas de 9 a 10 años en todo el mundo con las herramientas necesarias para aprender técnicas prácticas, fomentar la independencia y facilitar la toma de decisiones efectiva.

Esta guía esencial ayudará a equipar a tus hijos con técnicas para un futuro exitoso. Habilidades de Vida Esenciales que Todo Niño de 11 Años Debe Conocer es una guía imprescindible para padres dedicados al desarrollo de sus hijos. Este libro empodera a niños y niñas de 11 a 12 años en todo el mundo con las herramientas necesarias para aprender técnicas prácticas, fomentar la independencia y facilitar la toma de decisiones efectiva.

Esta guía esencial ayudará a equipar a tus hijos con técnicas para un futuro exitoso. Habilidades de Vida Esenciales que Todo Niño de 12 Años Debe Conocer es una guía imprescindible para padres dedicados al desarrollo de sus hijos. Este libro empodera a niños y niñas de 12 a 13 años en todo el mundo con las herramientas necesarias para aprender técnicas prácticas, fomentar la independencia y facilitar la toma de decisiones efectiva.