Step Parenting

We tend to allow the thoughts, judgments, and expectations of others—whether it be society, parents, friends, social media, neighbors, coworkers, or religion—to influence or guide many of our thoughts and actions. While usually positive and well-meaning, this can lead to deep inner confusion and unrest. How to Be Happy is truly your guide to finding happiness.

Tired of unfulfilling relationships? Fed up of being the only one giving and doing, only to be mistreated? Would you like to break free of codependency and enjoy the abundance of love and romance you deserve? If yes, this book is for you. New tools are at hand.

Step into Your Moxie is a soul-stirring call to action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you. Dubbed a "Moxie Maven" by President Obama's White House Office of Public Engagement for her potent approach to women's empowerment, Alexia Vernon has helped thousands of women (and men) slay diminishing self-talk and cultivate confidence. She has created a timely, refreshingly playful guide for women to communicate with candor, clarity, compassion, and ease every time they open their mouths to speak - in their careers, communities, and homes.

Human nature hasn’t changed. Dating has! Dr. Duana Welch and science are back to help. Still the only fact-based book to take men and women from before-you-meet until you commit, Love Factually blends heart, soul, and science in this fully revised and updated edition. Listen to the international best seller Dr. David Buss calls “gripping, science-based, and brimming with actions to improve your love life". In a genre long on opinion and short on proof, Love Factually puts all the evidence in your corner for the most important and daunting task of our lives.

Have you ever spoken words you later regretted? If so, then How to Control Your Tongue is the book for you! In this book, you will learn how to reign in that impulsive tongue and become a mindful speaker as you stop swearing, except when it is appropriate.

Can’t get over your ex? We’ve all been there. Throwing your ex’s new girlfriend over a banister when you are drunk. Sleeping with randoms just so you don’t have to be alone. Crying incessantly in public. Can’t eat. Can’t sleep. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah. Now, get the f--k over it! In Sarah Melland’s debut self-help satire, she rips off a 12-step program and caters it to a breakup, all while sharing her personal catastrophic stories of how she tried to get her ex back multiple times and failed miserably.

If you have ever wished your words could carry more weight, look no further. Here, we deconstruct charisma as we take you on a fascinating journey through the processes of psychology and social dynamics, illuminating misunderstood elements of human interaction like never before. Tear the veil aside and look at how masters of manipulation do it. Knowing how these actions are done will give you the tools you need to hold firm and even do some swaying of your own if you are tired of being led around, jerked around, or manipulated.

Becoming a step-parent is one of the toughest journeys anyone could ever take, but the rewards can be immeasurable. In this insightful and reassuring book, Australia's leading parenting expert, Michael Carr-Greg, offers practical advice. Surviving Step-Families is an invaluable resource that will help to give your new family the greatest chance of success.

Our confidence is what gets us through life. It’s our helmets, life jackets, seatbelts, and mouthguards. Seeing your child battle with low self-esteem and self-doubt is not easy, and your first inclination might be to lock them in a bubble and shield them from the harsh realities of life. But taking that approach will undoubtedly do them more harm than good.

Are your kids unable to step away from the screens? Here is a practical, step-by-step guide that gives parents the tools to teach children, from toddlers to teens, how to gain control of their technology use.

I have attended more than 500 weddings over 22 years. I have been privy to couples' most intimate moments as they share their hopes for their relationship and fears that arise before the ceremony, and as they work through the inevitable issues that come up afterward. No, I am not a wedding crasher, I just happen to be married to a rabbi. Rethink Love is for anyone who is in love, wants love, or wishes to rekindle love.

You don’t have to feel like your best isn’t good enough. Take back your voice and start leading a life that aligns with your own values instead of someone else’s. If you yearn to make a change and end years of abuse and toxicity, then you are already a step ahead of your abuser. Perhaps you question if there was something in you that attracted the narcissistic abuser to your life. Yet narcissists are attracted by strong, talented, empathetic people—and you were one of them. The good news is that they are powerless without you.

Make your marriage or serious relationship satisfying and exciting by following the steps described in short chapters. It contains practical information that you can use today along with real-world examples from actual couples.

Have you ever wondered how to best approach your new role as a stepparent? Have you found it challenging to get along with your stepchildren? You are certainly not alone, and this book is here to help you. Starting a new family in which you have to integrate your life with that of your stepchildren can pose unique challenges that are not present in nuclear or biological families.

Hurry is the new normal. When someone asks us how we’re doing, we tell them that we’re "good...but busy." We want to achieve our dreams and live a significant life, so we cram our calendars with nonstop activities. Instead of feeling fulfilled, we’re distracted, exhausted, and overwhelmed. We have too much to do and not enough time. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Garland Vance knows how you feel. In Gettin’ (un)Busy, he shares how he nearly burned out while leading a nonprofit, having a family, and working on his doctorate in leadership and spiritual formation.

Has your home turned into a yelling hole with lots of “don’t do that", "stop", and "who did this?”—and you don’t know how to get past the frustration? Today is your lucky day—you are about to uncover some calm parenting hacks to help you get through. Written for the modern-day parent, this guide is tailored to your needs, providing practical advice and insights to change how you relate to your child today. You will learn how to calm yourself, get your child to listen to you, and start building the strong family relationships you desire.

The Stepparent Trap approach is based on reality and empathy. By embracing a new way to think about the family dynamics, you can begin to build real relationships with your stepchildren based on understanding, not just expectations.

Eco-distress is real. How to Live in a Chaotic Climate is here to help you rediscover meaning, joy, and connection as the tumult around us increases. Based on the Good Grief Network’s acclaimed 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program, this book unpacks the social, political, and spiritual nuances of the climate emergency, step by step.

You don't want to spend months worrying if you are doing things "right", while your child struggles to understand what you're trying to teach. Stephany Hicks knows the ins and outs of toilet training, and tried every approach under the sun when she was raising her own three children. Now, she's compiled all you need to know in order to take your child out of diapers and into the next stage of their development as easily and quickly as possible.

What does it mean to be a good parent? Are you a good parent when your child is compliant, but a bad parent when they're not? What if they're perfect at age three and challenging at 13? And what if your child has additional needs? This is an audiobook about parenting styles and what it takes to be a great parent. We know about tiger parents, helicopter parents, free-range parents, but have you heard of Tesla parents, leaf-blower parents and iPhone 6 parents? We can parent in so many ways, but is there a style that actually works?