Parenting United

In Marital Cruelty in Antebellum America, Robin C. Sager probes the struggles of aggrieved spouses shedding light on the nature of marriage and violence in the United States in the decades prior to the Civil War. Analyzing over 1,500 divorce records that reveal intimate details of marriages in conflict in Virginia, Texas, and Wisconsin from 1840-1860, Sager offers a rare glimpse into the private lives of ordinary Americans shaken by accusations of cruelty.

The images of the burning towers, the heartbroken friends building memorials, the minute-by-minute accounts of the horrors of that day - all are indelibly etched on our collective consciousness. But what of those left behind after 9/11? What have they, and we, learned from the gift of time? In Project Rebirth, a psychologist and a journalist examine the lives of eight people who were directly affected by the events of September 11, 2001.

From the former president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association - the first Black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position - comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the US Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world - lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.

Utilizing her extensive knowledge and love of American history and the research skills she honed while acquiring a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Lynne Cheney set out to explore her own and her husband's family trees. After years of research, she uncovered two family histories that spanned almost three centuries and shared common themes of optimism, perseverance, and undaunted courage. Both families moved westwards in a growing nation, seeking lives of greater opportunity.

Every president has had some experience as a parent. Of the 43 men who have served in the nation's highest office, 38 have fathered biological children, and the other five adopted children. Each president's parenting style reveals much about his beliefs as well as his psychological makeup. James Garfield enjoyed jumping on the bed with his kids. FDR's children, on the other hand, had to make appointments to talk to him.

Die erfahrene Hypnotherapeutin Dr. med. Beate Blumrich führt Schritt für Schritt durch grundlegende Vorgehensweisen und viele fundierte Selbsthypnose-Übungsanleitungen, um mit den inneren Ressourcen in Kontakt zu treten und diese als wertvolle Lösungswerkzeuge zu nutzen. Theoretische Grundlagen vermitteln das nötige Basiswissen, viele Praxisbeispiele zeigen die Heilungschancen.

This book is a study of the last stages of human life and the thoughts, fears, hopes, and actions of those humans living in it. It is intended to guide us through the challenges of today’s longer lives to ensure relevance, purpose, and joy.

By the end of World War I, the skyrocketing divorce rate in the United States had generated a deep-seated anxiety about marriage. This fear drove middle-class couples to seek advice, both professional and popular, in order to strengthen their relationships. In Making Marriage Work, historian Kristin Celello offers an insightful and wide-ranging account of marriage and divorce in America in the 20th century, focusing on the development of the idea of marriage as "work."

Im Leid die Samen des Glücks erkennen - Der große Weisheitslehrer Thich Nhat Hanh zeigt, wie wichtig es ist, nach den Wurzeln des Leids zu suchen. Denn erst, wenn wir das eigene Leid verstehen und anerkennen, können wir Verständnis und Mitgefühl für uns und andere entwickeln. Achtsamkeit, Entspannung, Atem und Emotionen – viele konkrete Übungen für Körper und Geist helfen dabei, den Schmerz zu lindern. Wir nehmen wahr, dass wir bereits alles haben, um glücklich zu sein. So können wir mit mehr Freude und Gelassenheit durchs Leben gehen.

Glück ist kein Leistungssport! Wer die Selbstliebe als ein Ziel betrachtet, für das man mit Mantren und Übungen trainieren kann, ist auf dem Irrweg. Leistungsdenken führt nicht zu mehr Selbstakzeptanz, sondern in den Selbstoptimierungswahn. Ruediger Schache legt dar, warum man wahre Selbstliebe nur durch die Magie des Weglassens findet: Indem man die Dinge beendet, die einen unter Druck setzen. Er beschreibt den Weg zu echter, gefühlter Selbstakzeptanz in sieben Schritten, ganz entspannt und ohne Stress.

Wenn der Zweijährige trotzt oder die Fünfjährige wütend um sich schlägt, reagieren Eltern aus Hilflosigkeit oft mit Schimpfen und Strafen. Doch so lernen Kinder nicht, auf gesunde Weise mit ihren Gefühlen umzugehen. Die erfahrenen Pädagoginnen Raisa Cacciatore und Erja Korteniemi-Poikela zeigen in diesem praktischen und zeitgemäßen Erziehungsratgeber, wie es den Kleinen und auch den Großen gelingt, die eigenen Emotionen zu verstehen und zu regulieren. Die Lösung: Liebe und Sisu, das finnische Wort für Kraft und Beharrlichkeit.

Have you ever admired success in others? Do you want to achieve your goals faster? We know we are not where we want to be and have not achieved our dreams. Some of us think we don’t have what it takes, and that achieving our goals is too daunting. We may have experienced painful failures in the past. This book is for everyone who struggles with self-doubt issues. It will teach you the skills, outcomes, and practices that will lead to your ultimate goal of finding your direction in life in a way that makes sense and with which you can associate.

So kommen Familien gut durch die Pubertät - Wenn Kinder in die Pubertät kommen und sich immer deutlicher abgrenzen, gibt es in Familien oft Diskussionen, Rückzug, Wut und Streit. Häufig liegt die Ursache nicht im Verhalten der Kinder, sondern in dem der Eltern. Denn wenn Eltern sich nicht über ihre Werte und Wünsche im Klaren sind und nicht gut für sich selbst sorgen, können sie ihrem Nachwuchs keine Orientierung geben.

According to Williamson, we need a new paradigm of political understanding, a moral commitment to express it, and a new kind of activism to bring it forth. The Healing of America is a blueprint for all three.

The acclaimed and ground breaking collection of short stories, poetry, and allegory by Andrew Vachss, one of the most powerful voices in the field of child protection. This work is an illumination of the realities of child abuse, juvenile violence...and tribute to the power of imagination. People Magazine says, "Another Chance is Dr. Seuss dressed up as a Scorsese movie, another on-target hit by an author who has made children his primary concern."

10X productivity. Improve focus, time management, self-discipline, and action. Eliminate distraction and procrastination. Success starts here. The United States of Intelligence is an interactive productivity audiobook designed to revolutionize the human mindset. The reason other books or productivity approaches are not working for many is that we are unable to navigate our technological, data-driven busy lives by using ancient theories and methods.

"Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation" presents a compilation of guidelines and principles on etiquette and manners that were handwritten by George Washington. This collection offers a fascinating insight into the social norms and expectations of the 18th century.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Master Your Emotions and learn about how to master your emotions.

Self-Compassion: A Beginners Guide. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Self-Compassion and learn about self-love and acceptance.

Learn everything you need to know to develop an unshakable self-confidence.