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When parents and kids practice mindfulness together, life gets a lot calmer. There are no perfect parents and no perfect…
kids—just perfect moments. Mindful Parenting in a Chaotic World features mindfulness strategies and activities that are easy for anyone to do anywhere. It's a mindful parenting guide for caregivers and children to practice being totally present, so everyone feels noticed, respected, and heard. These guided techniques are simple, quick, fun, and designed to be used wherever you are. Explore a range of different mindful parenting exercises to spread empathy, emotional awareness, and acceptance within your whole family. With Mindful Parenting in a Chaotic World, you'll get: Latest and greatest—Mindful parenting techniques that are grounded in research, and presented in simple, straightforward language. Anyone, anytime, anywhere—Simple, effective, and fun practices that can be done at home or on the go. True to life—Real-world examples of how mindfulness has helped families that will show you what's possible. Let Mindful Parenting in a Chaotic World be your guide to happier kid and caregiver relationships.Help your teen embrace their blended family When families change, sometimes it can be tough for teens to figure out…
where they really fit in. This supportive workbook helps them better understand their feelings about their new situation, navigate the challenges it can present, and take care of themselves as they adjust to changing dynamics. This book can be used on its own or together with The Blended Family Journal for Teens for more opportunities to reflect and explore their feelings. What sets this blended family book apart: Simple exercises—Writing prompts, quizzes, and more help teens with everything from examining their emotions to communicating better with new family members. Practical advice—Teens will discover a variety of straightforward practices that they can use to find their calm when emotions are running high. The help teens need—This book offers guidance based on the unique challenges teens face, including real stories drawn from the experiences of other teens to help them see they aren't alone. Give your teen the tools they need to feel at home in their new family.Learn how to communicate with your teen They want independence but need to know you're there. They need guidance, but…
they don't want advice. They'll chat with their friends, but not with you. Breaking the wall of silence with your teen can sometimes be difficult, but it's possible to find connection and have really good talks when you know how. This supportive parenting book provides communication tools, advice, and relatable real-life stories that will help you get the conversation started and strengthen your relationship with your teen. What sets How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything apart from other books on parenting teens: Key communication skills—Learn essential communication techniques, including active listening and emotional regulation, and how to deal with communicating in the digital age. Teen parenting 101—Explore what teens want from life and how you can find a balance between discipline, support, and letting go. Recognize your patterns—Understand your patterns, and learn how to set healthy emotional boundaries that will help you prepare for things like sex education (aka "the talk"), and inspire your teen to open up about sensitive topics. Open the lines of communication and bond with them every day using How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything.Parenting Teen Boys: A Positive Parenting Approach to Raising Healthy, Independent Sons
By Marissa Garcia Soria. 2022
Raise a resilient son with positive parenting Teen boys face a lot of unique struggles, especially these days, and figuring…
out how to guide them can sometimes be challenging. Enter Parenting Teen Boys. This book includes advice based on positive parenting principles that will help you support and connect with your son during this important time in your lives. What sets this book on parenting teens apart from other teen boy books: Become a positive parent—Learn how to communicate with your son and help him explore his strengths as you reframe challenges into opportunities for growth and acceptance. Learn all about teen boys—Read up on the history of teen boys and take a look at the unique challenges they face today so you can understand what your son is going through. Be an "emotion coach"—Learn how to handle social or behavioral issues by truly understanding their root causes and helping your son navigate his feelings. Discover how to parent in a way that nourishes the relationship between you and your son with this book for teen boys.The First-Time Mom’s Handbook for Raising Toddlers: Essential Q&A for Parenting Little Ones
By Kristin Pleines. 2022
Questions about raising toddlers? You've come to the right place. Congratulations! Your baby is now a toddler. This is an…
incredibly exciting time, where kids learn and grow by leaps and bounds. But it also comes with a whole new list of questions and challenges—especially if it's your first child. Are they eating right? Are these tantrums normal? Should they be talking more? This supportive guide is full of clear advice for tackling development, behavior, communication, and more, so you can raise a happy, healthy toddler.What sets this toddler parenting book apart:A friendly Q&A format—Feel like you're talking to a knowledgeable friend with topics presented as conversational questions and answers.Easy organization—Each chapter covers a different aspect of toddler wellness, from potty training to self-esteem, so you can easily flip through the pages to find what you need.Tips for tykes on any timeline—Keep using this book as your little one grows! It's designed for the widest possible range of toddlers—from about 18 months to 5 years old.Find pro tips for parenting toddlers with this ultimate book of frequently asked questions.Create connections and help your blended family bond using these engaging activities Blending a family can bring up big feelings,…
so it's important to spend quality time together. This book includes 75 family-friendly activities to get everyone thinking, talking, and making memories together. What sets this activity book apart from other parenting and relationships books: Celebrate each other—Find something for everyone so no one is left out. Enjoy thoughtful classics like the telephone game and drawing self-portraits together or discover new favorites like frisbee tic-tac-toe. Get creative together—Strengthen communication skills by collaborating on family projects like murals, vision boards, or even stop-motion movies! Mindful family bonding—Explore activities rooted in mindfulness practices that encourage family members to trust and support each other as you build bonds that will last a lifetime. Nurture the relationships in your family and help each person thrive with The Blended Family Activity Book.The First-Time Mom's Guide to Raising Boys: Practical Advice for Your Son's Formative Years
By Jennifer L.W. Fink. 2021
Raise a kind and confident son with this advice for parenting boys ages 8 to 12 Parenting a young boy…
can feel like total chaos, especially if he's your first. His mind and body are changing, and so is his relationship with you. How do you handle puberty? His schoolwork? Health and hygiene? Don't worry, The First-Time Mom's Guide to Raising Boys will walk you through all of it with clear and proven advice from a mom of four (yes, four!) boys. Learn how to be a supportive resource and a role model for your son, and how to talk to him about the challenges he'll face. Find strategies for everything from teaching social responsibility to helping him build self-esteem and integrity. This is your complete resource for raising boys: Tackling the tough stuff—Address important issues like puberty, sex, consent, and mental health, with advice for initiating crucial conversations. For modern families—Explore advice that works for families of all types, plus tips for raising boys in the ever-expanding digital worlds of YouTube, Twitch, and more. Moments of reflection—Each chapter ends with thought-provoking questions that encourage you to think about your hopes and fears as a parent, and identify your values and priorities. Connect with your son and set him up for a happier adulthood with this ultimate guide to raising boys.Engaging with Faith Family Devotional: 70 Fun Activities For Christian Families to Strengthen Faith
By Jenifer Metzger. 2022
Grow closer to Christ as a family Celebrating the Lord is a great way to connect as a family—but it…
can be a challenge to get kids excited about Bible study. This family devotional makes it easy to engage, with thoughtful questions and fun activities that help everyone gain a deeper appreciation of God's love and each other. Get inspired—Reflect on God's Word with a moving selection of Bible passages that touch upon important family topics like loyalty, forgiveness, and respect. Bond with exciting activities—Each devotion includes a lively activity that helps illuminate Scripture and provides a great opportunity for family bonding: from going on nature walks, to obstacle courses, to family comedy night. Complete on your own timeline—This devotional offers busy families the flexibility they need; it can be used daily, weekly, or whenever schedules allow. Explore Biblical lessons through the awesome activities in this engaging family devotional.Divorce Step by Step: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Challenges Ahead
By René Vercoe. 2020
The step-by-step guide to a successful divorce—and a better future Divorce is one of life's most complicated, stressful, and overwhelming…
experiences. How can you make practical, long-term decisions amid so much emotional chaos? Divorce Step by Step helps ease the strain, guiding you through the divorce process, and showing you that it is possible to look forward to the next phase of your life with confidence and optimism. This book is your trusted reference for finding the legal, financial, and personal resources you'll need. Consider it your road map for getting organized, staying focused, and moving through the legal system as smoothly as possible during this difficult time. Divorce Step by Step features: Your cost-saving courtroom companion—Gather and keep track of vital settlement information so you can be fully prepared to meet with a lawyer and save yourself hundreds of dollars on billable hours—or find out if you need to hire a lawyer at all. Building your case—Arm yourself with the facts on accountants, therapists, and more to help you develop the best possible case for your settlement. Advice for every divorce—This book provides support for people on both sides of the decision, as well as same-sex couples, immigrants, and retirees experiencing "gray divorce" whose legal and financial challenges may be different. This practical approach to divorce will help you manage the details so you can move toward a new beginning.Relationship Questions for Couples: Guided Conversations to Cultivate Curiosity, Communication, and Connection
By Miriam Torres Brinkmann. 2021
Guided relationship questions to deepen your bond Conversation is a powerful tool for connection, but couples may not always know…
where to begin. This book of questions for couples opens the door to fun and engaging discussions, helping partners connect in new ways—no matter how long they've been together. The revealing questions were written by a couples' therapist and relationship coach to spark curiosity, humor, sensuality, and creativity. By talking openly, couples can strengthen their communication in relationships—and learn more about those they love. 600+ questions for couples—Foster closeness with questions like "When was the last time you felt truly inspired?" and "How do you think our strengths as a couple will help us endure future setbacks?" A spectrum of topics—Dig into questions for couples that range from serious discussion about love, values, and intimacy to fun topics like good memories and future plans. Conversation anytime, anywhere—Spend just a few minutes chatting or enjoy sharing more deeply while long distance, on the road, or cuddled on the couch. Spark conversation and forge a deeper connection with Relationship Questions for Couples.The Mindful Relationship: Easy Exercises to Make Mindfulness a Daily Relationship Practice
By Lauren Korshak. 2021
A little something you can do every day to grow closer together. Develop growth and harmony with The Mindful Relationship.…
It's an easy guide that uses self-awareness to manage conflict, strengthen communication, and deepen intimacy between partners. The latest in research-based relationship books, it offers mindfulness tools that create a new path toward feeling more seen and loved. It's one of the only relationship books based in using meditation and therapy to help you feel more grounded and attentive. Move beyond bias and judgment and keep happiness and understanding at the center of your partnership. The Mindful Relationship features everything relationship books should: Personal and shared—These exercises can be done as a couple or on your own. Practice makes habit—Turn these practices into habits that will positively impact all of your relationships. A journey of growth—Start seeing yourself, your relationship, and your partner more mindfully. Make your relationship a sustainable one with techniques that you won't find in other relationship books.Find the fun in being together and create a bucket list built for two Making time for fun is the…
key to a happy and lasting relationship, but in the busy routine of daily life it's easy for couples to lose their sense of adventure. The Bucket List Activity Book for Couples gives you the tools to plan a lifetime of trips, activities, and experiences that bring joy to your lives and strengthen the bond between you. Get inspired—Tackle a new activity and prompt on every page—like dining in the dark, discussing your thoughts on aliens, or ranking your favorite things—to help you create a unique bucket list item together. Cultivate your connection—Build intimacy and learn more about each other with a wide variety of entries that are physical, emotional, and encourage you to try new things. Track your progress—Find a special section to write down all of your bucket list items, mark off the date you completed them, and record your favorite memories of each one. Get closer and create memories that will last a lifetime with this bucket list book for couples.Sociology of Families: Change, Continuity, and Diversity
By Teresa Ciabattari. 2022
Sociology of Families: Change, Continuity, and Diversity offers students an engaging introduction to sociological thinking about contemporary families in the…
United States. By incorporating discussions of diversity and inequality into every chapter, author Teresa Ciabattari highlights how structures of inequality based on social divisions such as gender, race, and sexuality shape the institution of the family. The Second Edition has been updated to include the most recent data and statistics, expanded coverage of childhood and parenting, and a new chapter on family violence. Included with this text The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site..Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective
By Mark W. Fraser, Jeffrey M. Jenson, William J. Hall, Paul Lanier. 2022
Written in a conversational and applied style, Social Policy for Children and Families is an award-winning book that incorporates cutting-edge research across…
policy sectors in the human services. New editors William James Hall III and Paul J. Lanier, in collaboration with Jeffrey M. Jenson and Mark W. Fraser, have carefully crafted this 4th edition to include balanced coverage across areas of poverty, child welfare, education, public health, developmental challenges, substance use, immigration, juvenile justice, and gun violence. This book is an ideal core text for graduate and upper level undergraduate courses and a vital resource for elected officials, policy makers, and others interested in the evolution of policies aimed at preventing problem behaviors and supporting children and families.Family Resource Management
By Tami J. Moore, Sylvia M. Asay. 2021
Family Resource Management addresses the management of resources from a family systems perspective and focuses on not just the individual…
that makes a decision but the impact those decisions have on the family unit. Authors Tami James Moore and Sylvia M. Asay use their academic research, practical experiences, and active teaching knowledge to help guide students through family resource management, and provide them with the most current, accurate, and dynamic information available for future professionals in the field of family services. The Fourth Edition includes the latest cutting-edge research, analysis of social changes, economic shifts, and the emerging “new normal” as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective
By Mark W. Fraser, Jeffrey M. Jenson, William J. Hall, Paul Lanier. 2022
Written in a conversational and applied style, Social Policy for Children and Families is an award-winning book that incorporates cutting-edge research across…
policy sectors in the human services. New editors William James Hall III and Paul J. Lanier, in collaboration with Jeffrey M. Jenson and Mark W. Fraser, have carefully crafted this 4th edition to include balanced coverage across areas of poverty, child welfare, education, public health, developmental challenges, substance use, immigration, juvenile justice, and gun violence. This book is an ideal core text for graduate and upper level undergraduate courses and a vital resource for elected officials, policy makers, and others interested in the evolution of policies aimed at preventing problem behaviors and supporting children and families.Family Resource Management
By Tami J. Moore, Sylvia M. Asay. 2021
Family Resource Management addresses the management of resources from a family systems perspective and focuses on not just the individual…
that makes a decision but the impact those decisions have on the family unit. Authors Tami James Moore and Sylvia M. Asay use their academic research, practical experiences, and active teaching knowledge to help guide students through family resource management, and provide them with the most current, accurate, and dynamic information available for future professionals in the field of family services. The Fourth Edition includes the latest cutting-edge research, analysis of social changes, economic shifts, and the emerging “new normal” as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Sociology of Families: Change, Continuity, and Diversity
By Teresa Ciabattari. 2022
Sociology of Families: Change, Continuity, and Diversity offers students an engaging introduction to sociological thinking about contemporary families in the…
United States. By incorporating discussions of diversity and inequality into every chapter, author Teresa Ciabattari highlights how structures of inequality based on social divisions such as gender, race, and sexuality shape the institution of the family. The Second Edition has been updated to include the most recent data and statistics, expanded coverage of childhood and parenting, and a new chapter on family violence. Included with this text The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site..Live, Laugh, Lesbian: Navigating Life as a Lesbian in the 21st Century
By Helen Scott. 2024
"Sometimes, it's easy to feel like the only lesbian in the world - let alone in the village. But wherever…
you are with your sexuality, you've just picked up a book with the word 'lesbian' in the title and I know baby you would be so proud."From strap-ons and Lesbian Bed Death to dealing with homophobic microaggressions in the workplace and finding your second family, Helen Scott, lesbian big sister and lipstick femme in chief is here to hold your hand as you travel your own unique path to Gay Town. Half memoir, half guide, and 100% big lesbian hug, plunge with Helen into the highs and lows of navigating lesbian life in the modern world and emerge with all the lesbian life hacks you'll need to get out there and live the life of your dreams. Candid, wise, bold and hilarious - it's time to reclaim the L in LGBTQ+A Polyamory Devotional: 365 Daily Reflections for the Consensually Nonmonogamous
By Evita Lavitaloca Sawyers. 2023
Digestible snippets of advice and thought-provoking prompts on ethical nonmonogamy for every day of the year. Polyamory can be fun,…
sweet and even liberating. But ethical nonmonogamy can also take work. In A Polyamory Devotional, relationship coach Evita "Lavitaloca" Sawyers streamlines the vast abstractions of "working on yourself" into a guided tour of rigorous self-reflection. Building upon her wealth of experience in fostering the journey from monogamy to nonmonogamy, Sawyers invites you to ask yourself the big questions. Can compersion and jealousy coexist? How do we hold space for hurt we didn't cause? Through 365 daily prompts, you are encouraged to develop the tools of emotional diligence that will serve you for a lifetime. For those eager to love authentically but overwhelmed by the emotional process of polyamory, this is your reminder that you don't have to do it alone.