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We need only scan the latest news headlines to see how bias and prejudice harm adults and children alike—every single day.Police…
shootings that give rise to the Black Lives Matter revolution . . . rampant sexual harassment of women and the subsequent #MeToo movement . . . extreme violence toward trans men and women.It would be easy to fix these problems if the examples stopped with a few racist or sexist individuals, but there are also biases embedded in our government policies, media, and institutions. As a developmental psychologist and international expert on stereotypes and discrimination in children, Dr. Christia Spears Brown knows that biases and prejudice don&’t just develop as people become adults (or CEOs or politicians). They begin when children are young, slowly growing and exposed to prejudice in their classrooms, after-school activities, and, yes, even in their homes, no matter how enlightened their parents may consider themselves to be. The only way to have a more just and equitable world—not to mention more broad-minded, empathetic children—is for parents to closely examine biases beginning in childhood and how they infiltrate our kids&’ lives.In her new book Unraveling Bias: How Prejudice Has Shaped Children for Generations and Why It's Time to Break the Cycle, Dr. Brown will uncover what scientists have learned about how children are impacted by biases, and how we adults can help protect them from those biases. Part science, part history, part current events, and part call to arms, Unraveling Bias provides readers with the answers to vital questions: • How do biased policies, schools, and media harm our children? • Where does childhood prejudice come from, and how do these prejudices shape children&’s behavior, goals, relationships, and beliefs about themselves? • What can we learn from modern-day science to help us protect our children from these biases?Few issues today are as critical as being aware of bias and prejudice all around us and making sure our kids don&’t succumb to them. To change lives and advance society, it&’s time to unravel our biases—starting with the future leaders of the world.
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From the television host, actress, and mother of three, a fabulous collection of season-by-season recipes, holiday hacks, birthday rituals, and…
date night ideas for creating wonderful family celebrations and cherished memories.Television personality Vanessa Lachey is a dedicated mom of three, a supportive wife to singer Nick Lachey, and someone who freely shares her “perfectly imperfect” home and family life. But like many people, Vanessa didn’t come from a family whose traditions were passed down from generation to generation. Her mom left when she was nine, and when she began her own family, Vanessa had to rely on her own imagination to create celebrations and milestone markers that would become annual rituals. In Life from Scratch, Vanessa shares personal stories, ideas, delicious recipes, and parenting tips you can use to make your own celebrations unique and unforgettable. Inside you’ll discover the simple gift-giving custom Vanessa shares with her best girlfriends each year; the date-night tradition that she and Nick swear by; and her fool-proof recipe for “authentic” Chicken Adobo she serves to family and friends. A fun, uplifting yearlong guide that celebrates families that color outside the lines, Life from Scratch will inspire people to make each season, and each special moment, their own.
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Don't worry. This is not that book. Travis Stork, the handsome and charismatic star of The Bachelor: Paris, has chalked…
up more dating experience than most men could claim in a lifetime. As an ER doctor, he's also an expert on the psychological and physiological factors involved in mental and emotional well-being. In Don't Be That Girl, he combines his personal experience and professional expertise to help you demystify the self-defeating behaviors that characterize that girl -- behaviors that unfortunately, even if unintentionally, prevent many women from getting the most from their lives and relationships. Don't Be That Girl cuts to the heart of what makes a woman cross into that girl territory and the red flags that tip guys off to the possibility that, yikes, they may be dating that girl. So who is that girl, exactly? She defies a simple definition. She may be the chameleon who turns into a completely different person the second a guy walks into the room. She could be the girl with the ironclad agenda that she's held to dearly since her first encounter with Modern Bride (and she'll do anything to make sure her plan materializes). Or she's the consummate "yes" girl who is always going along with his every wish. If she's not saying yes, she might very well be a drama queen who is always saying no because she can't seem to live without conflict. Then again, she might not be dramatic at all, just miserable inside, wearing her anger and bitterness as a badge of honor. In short, she's the girl who's trying fruitlessly to be someone she's not -- who's falling victim to the common pitfalls and patterns that lead to that girl behavior -- rather than believing in herself, following her passions, and maintaining healthy priorities. But Don't Be That Girl isn't all cautionary tales and bad news. Often, the same traits that make a woman that girl are the traits that, at their core, are her biggest strengths -- if she only knew how to refocus them. By drawing attention to and celebrating these positive attributes, Dr. Stork reveals how to cultivate and take advantage of them in ways that will lead you to the confidence and happiness that you deserve. Whether you are in a relationship, hopelessly searching, or somewhere in between, this book will arm you with practical insights so you will never again have to ask yourself, Is it me or is it him?
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Why do the things you want elude you?Intimacy. Validation. Romance. Nice things. More time. Most women wish for these every…
day. InThings Will Get as Good as You Can Stand,bestselling author Laura Doyle says that all of these things are available to us, but receiving them makes women feel uncomfortable. We turn away praise at work, help with the house, an expression of admiration so that we appear to be in control. The result is a Superwoman Syndrome: we are overworked and exhausted -- and we feel alone. InThings Will Get as Good as You Can Stand,Doyle provides steps for overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome and explains why:If you act like you don't deserve something, everyone else will agree Saying what you want makes you more beautiful Grateful women have better romantic relationships You should let a man support you You have to be vulnerable to get emotional helpWith her trademark practical approach, Doyle explains why it is "better to receive than to give. " She guides you to accepting what you are offered with ease and kindness, which is the expressway to having what you want.
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In the first book of its kind, renowned psychotherapist Jeanne Safer examines the hidden trauma of growing up with an…
emotionally troubled or physically disabled sibling, and helps adult "normal" siblings resolve their childhood pain. For too long the therapeutic community has focused on the parent-child relationship as the primary relationship in a child's life. In The Normal One, Dr. Safer shows that sisters and brothers are just as important as parents, and she illuminates for the first time the experience of being "the normal one. "
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&“Heart-wrenching and captivating… as good as anything Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain have ever written… gripping, engrossing and compelling&” Bookish…
Jottings&“My arms ache with the need to reach and hold my precious child, and then to never let go. But I can&’t. I know I can&’t.&”Heather is devastated. There&’s no way she can keep her baby. She can barely pay the bills as it is. But when she meets Grace, a wealthy, single career woman, who wants a baby more than anything, Heather believes she has found the perfect adoptive mother.As Grace and Heather&’s lives become entwined, they are tested to breaking point, though neither can deny the other&’s love for the child. But just when they think they are learning how to live with each other, they receive devastating news that turns their fragile world upside down.Will either mother know what is the right thing to do for the child they both love?An absolutely gripping, emotional drama with a tear-jerking twist. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer or Diane Chamberlain, this will warm your heart, make you cry, and stay with you forever.What readers are saying about A Mother&’s Goodbye:&“Wow oh wow… A powerful and emotional read that touched my heart… mesmerising… powerful and gut-wrenching.&” Dash Fan Book Reviews, 5 stars&“I absolutely loved every minute… such a heart-breaking read… I highly recommend it.&” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars&“Oh. My Gosh. This story tugs at so many heartstrings, it makes you cry, it makes you FEEL.&” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars&“I cannot recommend this book enough to you all!… This story 100% got me in the feels….it was an emotional rollercoaster and a superb riveting read.&” Writing from the Heart, 5 stars&“Oh my gosh! This book is sad, thrilling, gripping and completely pulls on your heart strings… Full of heartache, tough decisions, dilemmas, drama and struggles of everyday life… In two words, simply amazing!&” Books on the Bookshelf, 5 stars&“This book was a heart wrenchingly aching tale of motherly love, loss and loyalty. It's like no other!... So so sad. But so beautiful!&” Two Girls and a Book Obsession, 5 stars&“Wow! This book pulled at my heartstrings from first page to last&” Audio Killed the Bookmark, 5 stars&“I cannot believe how much this book touched me…
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&‘Wow!!! Where to even begin?? Mind you, it''s hard enough to write this with blurry eyes through tears!!... Absolutely heartbreaking…
and a real tear jerker.&’ Kirsty Whitlock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cara took a deep breath and let it out slowly. &‘She&’s not just my daughter,&’ she said as she turned in her seat to face Jack. This man she had once loved, but who she hadn&’t seen for nearly five years. &‘Sophie is your daughter too.&’It is just past ten o&’clock on a cold Friday evening when Rebecca and her husband Jack&’s doorbell rings. Outside is a woman who introduces herself as Jack&’s ex-girlfriend Cara. And she&’s holding the hand of a shivering, blue-eyed, four-year-old girl. Who she claims is Jack&’s daughter.Rebecca is shocked to discover he has a child from his last relationship – even one he hadn&’t known about. Because becoming parents isn&’t part of their life plan. They like children, but they also love their freedom and spending time together uninterrupted; the way that, if they wanted to, they could travel the world at a moment&’s notice.But Cara needs them. Because Cara has a devastating secret that she can&’t tell anyone yet. Not even her daughter. A secret with the power to change all of their lives.A secret that will ultimately mean Rebecca has to ask herself – could she find it in herself to welcome her husband&’s child into her home, and into her heart?A heartbreaking and powerful emotional women&’s fiction novel about love, friendship and what it truly means to be a parent, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Kate Hewitt.Readers are loving My Husband&’s Daughter:&‘Oh my days, what a tear jerker! I have such a book hangover!… I can''t remember the last time I read a whole book in one sitting… d I have been glued to the edge of my seat! I should mention that tissues are a must! I cried more than once (I lost count) and am still wiping away the tears as I write this. The story is so heart breaking but beautifully written that some parts had me both sad but smiling at the same time… Absolutely brilliant!!&’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐&‘I don''t even know where to begin to review this absolutely gut-wrenching, beautiful story… I have never audibly sobbed or struggled to read a book through tears, but this one was tough…. I cannot express the need for everyone to read this book… It is just beautiful and I think it gives a lot for people to learn from in their own lives too…
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'Absolutely loved it, this was devoured in 24 hours as I was so excited to read this. Just as addictive,…
entertaining and emotional rollercoaster of a read as book one.' NetGalley ReviewerWhen the unexpected happens... Since jetting off on her round-the-world adventure, Maddy Campbell never thought she'd be heading back to live in the small town of her birth to run The Birdie & Bramble. But after months of travelling, Maddy finally knows what she wants...and she's ready to make it happen! Only to arrive to find that The Birdie & Bramble needs a new chef and it's her job to hire the perfect fit. Plus Jack hasn't spoken to her since she boarded the plane all those months ago, she really thought they had something... Can Maddy fix the restaurant and her love life or will a new stranger throw more surprises her way? Funny and heartwarming The Birdie and Bramble series is the perfect pick-me-up this spring!'This book was a rollercoaster of emotions for me. I smiled, I laughed and I even cried for Maddy.' NetGalley Reviewer'Absolutely beautiful... I smiled, I laughed and I even cried for Maddy. It was so hard for me to put down' NetGalley ReviewerThis is the second novel in The Birdie & Bramble series. Don't miss a single book in this hilarious and feel-good series:1. New Beginnings at The Birdie & Bramble2. Snowdrops at The Birdie & Bramble3. Blue Skies at The Birdie & BrambleReviewers have falling in love with The Birdie and Bramble - have you?'Well written with loveable and relatable characters, such a heartwarming read''This is a brilliant book. I loved the characters. They are well written and relatableThe plot is entertaining and kept me interested until the end. This is the first book in the series and I can't wait for the next one.''This is a brilliant book about new starts, family, grief, and friendship. It's one of those book that can be an easy read or make you think if you read them at the right moment in your life.''This story so made me want to pack a bag and return for a visit to Scotland!''I really enjoyed reading this book, It has a lovely feel good factor, and it is an engaging read.''This novel has interesting characters, a great storyline and is unputdownable. Would recommend you give this read a go.''New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble is the first novel by Alison Craig that I've read and I can honestly say that I will be picking up more of her work in the future. I really liked her style of writing and found this an easy book to read. Her writing is so descriptive and I could honestly picture everything she was describing, especially the food! ''This is very similar to a Katie Fforde novel. I loved the glorious food descriptions (not to be read if you are on a diet), the cosy small town feel, the morning walks on the beach, the romantic tension between Maddie's boyfriend in London and her new venison supplier for the restaurant. There's a suitably evil Laird, secret identities and nefarious plots to reveal all while serving sumptuous Scottish fare.'
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Family stories, General fiction, Holiday fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance, Short storiesFamily and relationships, European travel and geography
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The Sugar Loaf Lodge welcomes you in to warm yourself by the fire as the snow falls softly down. You'll…
find yourself immediately at home, bathed in the magic of this romantic hotel as it reveals the secrets and dreams of its guests. Sheila O'Flanagan's Christmas With You - originally published as A Season to Remember - is ideal festive reading for fans of Veronica Henry, Carole Matthews and Marian Keyes. These enchanting linked stories from the No. 1 bestselling author bring to life one unforgettable Christmas full of surprise twists, life-changing moments... and love.Christmas With You was previously published as A Season to Remember. Now with two poignant new stories added.Tucked away in the Irish countryside, the Sugar Loaf Lodge is opening its door for the festive season. With snow falling on the mountains outside and warm fires roaring inside, it's the perfect place for guests to celebrate the happiest time of the year. But what if you've just had your heart broken? Or discovered that the man you're married to has lied to you? What if a secret from your past has finally come back to haunt you?For some of the guests arriving at the Sugar Loaf Lodge, Christmas is looking far from tranquil. But can they find the magic and romance of the season within the walls of this beautiful hotel?Reviewers love Sheila's books: 'An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic denouement' Sunday ExpressWhat readers are saying about Christmas With You: 'A wonderful short story collection; it captures the magic of Christmas, love and family perfectly, and is a really superb read. Definitely recommend!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'What a sweet lovely read... Absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read more by Sheila O'Flanagan' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Absolutely brilliant!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'The different stories will make you laugh and cry as all their lives come together in the Sugar Loaf Lodge and remind us about the true meaning of Christmas' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'I really enjoyed every single page of this book, and would highly recommend it, especially as a festive story!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'From the very start to the very end Sheila O'Flanagan keeps you entwined with all the characters. A simply perfect book' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Ms O'Flanagan weaves her magic again' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
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A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the…
cycle. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris was already known as a crusading physician delivering targeted care to vulnerable children. But it was Diego—a boy who had stopped growing after a sexual trauma—who galvanized her to dig deeper into the connections between toxic stress and the lifelong illnesses she was tracking among so many of her patients and their families. A survey of more than 17,000 adult patients’ “adverse childhood experiences,” or ACEs, like divorce, substance abuse, or neglect, had proved that the higher a person’s ACE score the worse their health—and now led Burke Harris to an astonishing breakthrough. Childhood stress changes our neural systems and lasts a lifetime. Through storytelling that delivers both scientific insight and moving stories of personal impact, Burke Harris illuminates her journey of discovery, from research labs nationwide to her own pediatric practice in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point. For anyone who has faced a difficult childhood, or who cares about the millions of children who do, the innovative and acclaimed health interventions outlined in The Deepest Well will represent vitally important hope for change.
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Chegou o momento de escolher: vai continuar a ignorar ou até a carregar na ferida ou vai curá-la com gentileza,…
dia após dia, até sentir que dentro de si está a viver em vínculo seguro? Este é um livro sobre vínculos seguros, ou seja, um livro sobre ligações, elos e pontes. Um livro que ajuda o leitor a descobrir a sensação de casa, aquele lugar especial cheio de boas recordações, que nos traz conforto, segurança, acolhimento, aceitação, reconhecimento e amor. Um livro sobre relações entre pais e filhos, relações amorosas, entre amigos ou colegas de trabalho. Todos nascemos para vincular, mas a verdade é que esse vínculo pode ser quebrado por um trauma ocorrido na infância ou quando somos ainda bebés. Essa quebra pode levar-nos a uma vida pautada por maus relacionamentos, sejam eles românticos ou sociais. Pode fazer com que nos percamos no confuso mundo dos sentimentos que não sabemos nomear, mas que acabam por limitar a nossa vida. Ansiedade, co-dependência, timidez, vergonha, isolamento são algumas das consequências de uma infância sem vínculos seguros. Neste livro, a autora, a psicóloga Cátia Pereira, não só explica que tipos de vinculação existem, como ensina a recuperar e construir novos vínculos seguros. Para que o leitor possa aprender a confiar, em si e nos outros, a amar sem fronteiras e, finalmente, a crescer sem medo do mundo.
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This book provides theoretical and applied material for estimating vital parts of demography and health issues including the healthy aging…
process along with calculating the healthy life years lost to disability. It further includes the appropriate methodology for the optimum health expenditure allocation. Through providing data analysis, statistical and stochastic methodology, probability approach and important applications, the book explores topics such as aging and mortality, birth-death processes, self-perceived age, life-time and survival as well as pension and labor-force. By providing a methodological approach to health problems in demography and society including and quantifying important parameters, this book is a valuable guide for researchers, theoreticians and practitioners from various disciplines.
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A Boston Globe Most Anticipated Fall Book In this urgently needed guide, the PBS host, award-winning journalist, and author of…
We Need to Talk teaches us how to have productive conversations about race, offering insights, advice, and support. A self-described "light-skinned Black Jew," Celeste Headlee has been forced to speak about race—including having to defend or define her own—since childhood. In her career as a journalist for public media, she's made it a priority to talk about race proactively. She's discovered, however, that those exchanges have rarely been productive. While many people say they want to talk about race, the reality is, they want to talk about race with people who agree with them. The subject makes us uncomfortable; it's often not considered polite or appropriate. To avoid these painful discussions, we stay in our bubbles, reinforcing our own sense of righteousness as well as our division. Yet we gain nothing by not engaging with those we disagree with; empathy does not develop in a vacuum and racism won't just fade away. If we are to effect meaningful change as a society, Headlee argues, we have to be able to talk about what that change looks like without fear of losing friends and jobs, or being ostracized. In Speaking of Race, Headlee draws from her experiences as a journalist, and the latest research on bias, communication, and neuroscience to provide practical advice and insight for talking about race that will facilitate better conversations that can actually bring us closer together. This is the book for people who have tried to debate and educate and argue and got nowhere; it is the book for those who have stopped talking to a neighbor or dread Thanksgiving dinner. It is an essential and timely book for all of us
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Journals and memoirs, Social issues, Family and relationships, Parenting, Psychology, True crime
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There was a time when I loved my mother. It&’s shocking to imply that I stopped loving my mum because…
mothers always love their children and always do their best for them. Mothers are supposed to be good. But my mother wasn&’t good. Ten years ago, Helen Naylor discovered her mother, Elinor, had been faking debilitating illnesses for thirty years. After Elinor&’s self-induced death, Helen found her diaries, which Elinor wrote daily for over fifty years. The diaries reveal not only the inner workings of Elinor&’s twisted mind and self-delusion, but also shocking revelations about Helen&’s childhood. Everything Helen knew about herself and her upbringing was founded on a lie. The unexplained accidents and days spent entirely on her own as a little girl, imagining herself climbing into the loft and disappearing into a different world, tell a story of neglect. As a teenager, her mother&’s advice to Helen on her body and mental health speaks of dangerous manipulation. With Elinor&’s behaviour becoming increasingly destructive, and Helen now herself a mother, she was left with a stark choice: to collude with Elinor&’s lies or be accused of abandoning her. My Mother, Munchausen&’s and Me is a heart-breaking, honest and brave account of a daughter unravelling the truth about her mother and herself. It&’s a story of a stolen childhood, mental illness, and the redemptive power of breaking a complex and toxic bond. What readers are saying about My Mother, Munchausen&’s and Me: &‘An absolute roller coaster ride of emotions!!!!... heartbreaking… clear your schedules as you won't be able to put it down. It will leave you absolutely shocked … If you read one biography this year make sure this is the one!!!... I LOVED it.&’ Bookworm86 &‘I cannot even. Absolutely blew my mind… cried buckets of tears.&’ NetGalley reviewer &‘Wow just wow… fascinating… heart wrenching… absolutely unreal… My heart absolutely broke for Helen… incredibly moving.&’ Booksandcoffeewithlexi &‘Absolutely amazing. I was hooked from the first page!… gave so many insights and relatable experiences… such a good book!&’ Goodreads reviewer &‘I devoured this book in a couple sittings as I was captivated right from the beginning... gripping.&’ Goodreads reviewer &‘I seriously don't know where to start... I'm absolutely staggered… astounding and heartbreaking.&’ Book.lover67 &‘My heart broke... I was hooked throughout this entire read…emotional and eye opening…
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Building on the groundwork laid in the New York Times bestseller White Fragility , Robin DiAngelo…
explores how a culture of niceness inadvertently promotes racism. In White Fragility , Robin DiAngelo explained how racism is a system into which all white people are socialized and challenged the belief that racism is a simple matter of good people versus bad. DiAngelo also made a provocative claim: white progressives cause the most daily harm to people of color. In Nice Racism , her follow-up work, she explains how they do so. Drawing on her background as a sociologist and over 25 years working as an anti-racist educator, she picks up where White Fragility left off and moves the conversation forward. Writing directly to white people as a white person, DiAngelo identifies many common white racial patterns and breaks down how well-intentioned white people unknowingly perpetuate racial harm. These patterns include: • rushing to prove that we are &“not racist&” • downplaying white advantage • romanticizing Black, Indigenous and other peoples of color (BIPOC) • pretending white segregation &“just happens&” • expecting BIPOC people to teach us about racism • carefulness • and feeling immobilized by shame. DiAngelo explains how spiritual white progressives seeking community by co-opting Indigenous and other groups&’ rituals create separation, not connection. She challenges the ideology of individualism and explains why it is OK to generalize about white people, and she demonstrates how white people who experience other oppressions still benefit from systemic racism. Writing candidly about her own missteps and struggles, she models a path forward, encouraging white readers to continually face their complicity and embrace courage, lifelong commitment, and accountability. Nice Racism is an essential work for any white person who recognizes the existence of systemic racism and white supremacy and wants to take steps to align their values with their actual practice. BIPOC readers may also find the &“insiders&” perspective useful for navigating whiteness. Includes a study guide
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One LGBTQ family's inspiring, heartfelt story of the many alternative paths that lead to a loving family, with lessons for…
every parent Trystan and Biff had been dating for just a year when the couple learned that Biff's niece and nephew were about to be removed from their home by Child Protective Services. Immediately, Trystan and Biff took in one-year-old Hailey and three-year-old Lucas, becoming caregivers overnight to two tiny survivors of abuse and neglect. From this unexpected start, the young couple built a loving marriage and happy home-learning to parent on the job. They adopted Hailey and Lucas, tied the knot, and soon decided to try for a baby that Trystan, who is transgender, would carry. Trystan's groundbreaking pregnancy attracted media fanfare, and the family welcomed baby Leo in 2017. In this inspiring memoir, Trystan shares his unique story alongside universal lessons that will help all parents through the trials of raising children. How We Do Family is a refreshing new take on family life for the LGBTQ community and beyond. Through every tough moment and touching memory, Trystan shows that more important than getting things right is doing them with love
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Following the events of The Umbrella Lady , young Saffron Faith Anders searches for family and love in this spine-tingling…
gothic fairy tale from the New York Times bestselling author of the Flowers in the Attic series and Landry series—now popular Lifetime movies. After escaping the trauma of the Umbrella Lady's home, thirteen-year-old Saffron Faith Anders is determined to find the father who abandoned her all those years ago. But when she finds him in a nearby town, Saffron is shocked to discover that he has married a woman he clearly had been involved with before her mother's death. Worse, her father insists Saffron pretend to be his niece so he can continue to con his new wife's family. Desperate for her father's love, she goes along with the farce, but it soon becomes clear that perhaps it is better to face the world alone than trapped in a toxic and potentially dangerous family
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It happens without warning, and it hits you with devastating force. Your closest girlfriend, the Ethel to your Lucy, the…
Thelma to your Louise, cuts you off completely. No more late-night phone calls, no more afternoon e-mails, no more catch-up lunches and dinners. She has decided for whatever reason to move on with her life and has left you to figure it out on your own. The experience can be as painful and confusing as a sudden breakup with a significant other, and you replay scenes from the friendship and wonder what you did wrong. Until now, women had to endure the heartache of losing a friend all alone, without the social support and understanding that accompanies, say, a romantic split-up -- and to make matters worse, they don't even have their best friend's shoulder to cry on. But What Did I Do Wrong? gives you that sympathetic shoulder and a resource -- and some answers -- that you can rely on. After author Liz Pryor had gone through a number of these breakups herself, she set out to discover why they were happening, how to help herself -- and others -- get through them...and how to prevent them from happening again. Through personal interviews and her popular website, www.lizpryor.com, Pryor collected hundreds of stories of friendships with which you will identify. Now she draws on those stories to explore the dynamics of friendship breakups in a candid, intimate way, revealing the patterns, the warning signs, and some ways to put a friendship right or help it change to meet your or your friend's changing life. She also explains how to end a friendship -- if you find that you need to do so -- in ways that honor both parties' feelings and your history together. Like the best kind of girlfriend -- one who really will stay friends forever -- Pryor blends plain, old-fashioned, feminine good sense and good humor with genuine empathy for the thousands of women who live with the confusion that lingers after an ended friendship -- for women of all ages, races, and backgrounds. What Did I Do Wrong? validates your feelings and inspires you to be more forthright and compassionate with new and old friends. It might even lead you to reconnect with a lost one. In the end, you will be moved and uplifted by the many stories of strong friendships, broken friendships, and renewed friendships that make this book a treasure of women's wisdom and experiences.
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Hands-on strategies for teaching your disorganized child how to organize for school success! The overstuffed backpack, the missing homework, the…
unused planner, the test he didn't know about. Sound familiar? When the disorganized child meets the departmentalized structure of middle school, everything can fall apart. Even the academically successful child will start to falter if she misses deadlines, loses textbooks, or can't get to class on time. This practical book is full of hands-on strategies for helping parents identify and teach organizational skills. Educational consultant Donna Goldberg has developed these methods by working with hundreds of students and in this book she provides: Assessments to gather information about your child's learning style, study habits, and school requirements Guidelines for taming that overstuffed binder and keeping it under control PACK -- a four-step plan for purging and reassembling a backpack or locker Instructions for organizing an at-home work space for the child who studies at a desk or the child who studies all over the house Ways to help your child graduate from telling time to managing time Special tips for kids with learning disabilities and kids who have two homes...and more The Organized Student is a must for any parent who has heard the words, "I can't find my homework!"
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Your Girlfriends, of course -- at least, the ones who've been through the exhilaration and exhaustion, the agony and ecstasy…
of pregnancy. Four-time delivery room veteran Vicki Iovine, "the Carrie Bradshaw of pregnancy" (Wall Street Journal), talks to you the way only a best friend can -- in the book that will go the whole nine months for every mother-to-be. Now, in this newly revised and updated edition, get the lowdown on all those little things that are too strange or embarrassing to ask, practical tips, and hilarious takes on everything pregnant. What Really Happens to Your Body-- from morning sickness and gas to eating everything in sight -- and what it's like to go from being a babe to having one. The Many Moods of Pregnancy-- why you're so irritable/distracted/ tired/light-headed (or at least more than usual). Plus, the latest scoop on ... Staying Stylish-- You may be pregnant, but you can still be the fashionista you've always been (or at least you don't have to look like a walking beach ball) -- wearing the hippest designers and proudly showing off your bump. Pregnancy Is Down to a Science-- from in vitro fertilization to scheduled C-section, the latest technology provides so many options, alternatives, and tests, it can all be downright confusing, and much more! For a reassuring voice or just a few good belly laughs, turn to this straight-talking guide on what to really expect when you're expecting.