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Moving Miss Peggy: A Story of Dementia, Courage and Consolation
By Robert Benson. 2013
"I am not ever going to get to go home, am I?," she said one day. This is the story…
of moving Miss Peggy to a new place to live, to a new way of life, to a new kind of reality. All of which became necessary because Miss Peggy had begun to live a life colored by dementia. All of us who love her have begun to live that new life with her. Some of that story is here as well. In Moving Miss Peggy we also meet the story of siblings, grown apart over years, with nothing in common except for a mother who in wrestling through her own challenges gave each grown child the gift of a deeply felt reunion, long years after any of them suspected there was a possibility of reconciling grace. Written with grace, candor and bittersweet humor, Moving Miss Peggy tells a story that many others are now facing, bringing strength and wisdom and inspiration to readers. We learn (and learn again) along with Miss Peggy and her family some of the very basics for living life well.
Black and White: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time
By John Hambrick, Teesha Hadra. 2019
Working against racism is part of what it means to call Jesus Lord and Savior.Most of us don’t need to…
make speeches. We need to make friends. This is the core message of Black and White: racism can be disrupted by relationships. If you will risk forging friendships with those who do not look like you, it will change the way you see the world, and that could change the world. The authors, Teesha Hadra, a young African American woman, and John Hambrick, a sixty-year-old white man, bring a confident and redemptive tone to this hope because that is exactly what they’ve experienced. Black and White leverages their story, surrounding it with other’s stories, practical advice, and exploration of the systems of racism to motivate you to consider your own role in change. Learn about the various and often subtle ways racism continues to be a part of American culture. Discover how simple (albeit not always easy) it is to get involved in what God is doing to disrupt racism. Become equipped to take faithful, practical, next steps in obedience to God’s call to join the movement against racism. "Awareness creates discontent. A lack of awareness often results in complacency. When it comes to racism there’s no room for complacency. Especially for Christ followers. In Black & White my friends Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick stir our awareness. My hope—their hope—is that having become aware we will become permanently and passionately discontent with racism in all of its insidious forms and expressions." —Andy Stanley, pastor and founder of North Point Community Church, author of Irresistible
Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America
By Jennifer Harvey. 2018
This New York Times best-selling book is a guide for families, educators, and communities to raise their children to be…
able and active anti-racist allies.With a foreword by Tim Wise, Raising White Kids is for families, churches, educators, and communities who want to equip their children to be active and able participants in a society that is becoming one of the most racially diverse in the world while remaining full of racial tensions. For white people who are committed to equity and justice, living in a nation that remains racially unjust and deeply segregated creates unique conundrums.These conundrums begin early in life and impact the racial development of white children in powerful ways. What can we do within our homes, communities and schools? Should we teach our children to be "colorblind"? Or, should we teach them to notice race? What roles do we want to equip them to play in addressing racism when they encounter it? What strategies will help our children learn to function well in a diverse nation?Talking about race means naming the reality of white privilege and hierarchy. How do we talk about race honestly, then, without making our children feel bad about being white? Most importantly, how do we do any of this in age-appropriate ways?While a great deal of public discussion exists in regard to the impact of race and racism on children of color, meaningful dialogue about and resources for understanding the impact of race on white children are woefully absent. Raising White Kids steps into that void."Most white Americans didn't get from our own families the concrete teaching and modeling we needed to be active in the work of racial justice ourselves, let alone to feel equipped now to talk about race with and teach anti-racism to our children. There is so much we need to learn and it's urgent that we do so. But the good news is: we can," says Jennifer Harvey.
The Switching Hour 34098: Kids of Divorce Say Good-bye Again
By Evon O. Flesberg. 2008
The Switching Hour is that time both hoped for and dreaded, when children go from one world to another as…
they shuttle between divorced parents. Written from the child's point of view, this book will help parents simplify family life as children transition between parents. Filled with facts and practical advice, The Switching Hour stresses that, even with the best intentions and parenting skills, children and parents must come to terms with living divided lives. "Besides parents experiencing a divorce, The Switching Hour should be read by every teacher, child care worker, minister and children's worker. Perhaps every lawmaker, judge, lawyer, social worker, and welfare staff should also be required to read it."--Linda Ranson Jacobs, DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids) Executive Director"Profound, passionate, courageous, deeply insightful . . . Dr. Flesberg has heeded Elijah’s call 'to turn the hearts of parents to their children.' (Malachi 4:6 and Luke 1:17). To read and use this book is to be confident that our children in our homes, churches and synagogues will be loved, protected, listened to, and cared for during their parents divorce and all the years following. Clergy often witness role reversal in divorce where the children cease to be the children and become the caretakers of their parents. Dr. Flesberg provides a concrete book which helps any parent and child to keep close through and following divorce. There is real healing on these pages. This book is a warm coat in a chilling wind. Professor Flesberg’s book fulfills an urgent need in our homes and faith communities. There is healing, God’s healing, in these pages. Help has come. --April Ulring Larson is Bishop of the LaCrosse, Wisconsin Area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America"In this book, Dr. Flesberg makes the point that children in divorce have feelings. They are more than just chess pieces to be moved around to satisfy the needs or demands of the parents. The painful and poignant stories in this book, told from the perspective of a child, should help parents, attorneys, judges, mediators, and counselors understand how to consider children more in their plans. She makes it clear the traumatic toll on children is all too real. Dr. Flesberg gives many good suggestions and thought-provoking ideas to help parents and children post-divorce."--Marietta Shipley,The Mediation Group of Tennessee, LLC, Nashville"Some 20 million children in the U.S. are shuttled between divorced parents. At each change, at each 'switch' of location, children confront burdens and fears visible only to themselves. In this generous book, Dr. Flesberg reveals those burdens and fears to the parents, grandparents, teachers, and counselors who wish to help. The Switching Hour is an essential book for families, teachers, and caretakers."--Volney P. Gay, Ph. D., Vanderbilt University, Nashville"Through quotations, letters, postcards, and vivid scenarios and vignettes, Evon Flesberg captures the hardship that children of divorce experience by living in two homes. She also gives specific suggestions for helping children cope with 'the switching hour' and other challenges in their lives."-- -William Bernet, M.D., co-author of Children of Divorce: A Practical Guide for Parents, Therapists, Attorneys, and Judges"Evon Flesberg, has written an important work. She illuminates our understanding by flipping the switch on a national dilemma: kids of divorce saying hello and goodbye again and again. The poignant stories of these kids present us with voices most often never heard, and give us insights to their fears, pain, frustrations, and challenges. Begging the question . . . What can we do? Evon presents clear guidelines of both words that can be spoken and actions to take that will make all the difference in the lives and future of these children. Her recommendations will serve as a guide to true caring, compassion, and understanding . --Teresa Flint-Borden, author, Women Married to Men i
You Can Adopt Without Debt: Creative Ways to Cover the Cost of Adoption
By Julie Gumm. 2014
Many families want to adopt, but do not have the large amount of money it takes to complete a private…
domestic or international adoption. Some quickly give up the idea of adopting and are left feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Those who choose to proceed often take out large loans or borrow from family and friends which adds to the financial pressure on the family. Author Julie Gumm shares proven strategies from her own experience as well as from others that include applying for grants, creative budgeting, and fundraising that prospective adoptive parents can use to prepare for and avoid those high costs associated with adoption.
Get your little one on the potty in no timeReady to say goodbye to diapers, Dad? We're Potty Training! is…
filled with simple advice to help you and your kid ditch the diapers—together.Wondering if it's really the right time to start? Want to know why kids are scared of pooping? Curious how you can make potty-training fun? Four-time dad and best-selling author Adrian Kulp has answers to all of your biggest questions—and a toolbox full of helpful tricks gained from first-hand experience.We're Potty Training! features:Guidance for new dads—Discover straightforward advice specifically written for dads who have never tried to wrangle another person onto a toilet.Quick tips—Take the process one step at a time with bite-sized chunks of information that will keep you from getting overwhelmed.A lighter approach—This guide provides plenty of laughs that help you keep your chin up and see the humor in wet floors and hidden poop.Take your little one from accidents and damp undies to bathroom champ in no time thanks to this dad-focused guide.
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.
I Do!: A Marriage Workbook for Engaged Couples
By Jim Walkup. 2019
Make your bond stronger than ever on your way to the altarPlanning can be the key to a happy and…
satisfying marriage. The in-depth, thought-provoking exercises in this marriage workbook will help you and your partner grow your love and solidify your partnership as you prepare to walk down the aisle.Dig deep into your relationship over the course of 7 chapters—each focusing on a different part of married life. Gain insight into each other, and discover ways to feel closer before you finally say, "I do!"A look into the future—Prepare for a lifetime together by exploring your feelings on communication, money, intimacy, children, beliefs, work, and family and friends.In-depth exercises—Learn more about your partner through various exercises, including writing prompts, true/false questionnaires, worksheets, discussion topics, and more.Expert guidance—Author Jim Walkup is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 40 years of experience working with couples from all backgrounds who want to make their marriage last.Set the stage for a happy and successful marriage with this premarital counseling workbook for couples.
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.
Healthy food, healthy baby—recipes and tips for introducing solid food at every stageBuild your baby's nutrition on a solid foundation…
with healthy, homemade food you can feel confident about. Whether your approach is baby-led feeding, chunky or smooth purées, or a combination of both, the Stage-by-Stage Baby Food Cookbook is a complete guide to introducing your infant to solid foods.In this well-designed baby food cookbook, you'll discover delicious and nutritious recipes that are organized by three growth stages from six months to 12 months, plus additional baby-led feeding recipes for 12 to 18 months and 18+ months. From thin purées all the way to finger foods and beyond, the meals in this baby food cookbook can be tailored to fit your baby's needs and comfort level.This baby food cookbook includes:Allergies and intolerances—Find info on food reactions your baby could have, plus tips about when and how to introduce common allergens like peanuts and shellfish.Feeding philosophies—Learn the difference between stage-specific purées and baby-led feeding, as well as the pros and cons of each approach for your baby, in this comprehensive baby food cookbook.Baby food building blocks—Discover the components that make up a balanced diet for your little one, like fruits and vegetables, a variety of proteins, and more.Give your baby the healthiest start possible—the Stage-by-Stage Baby Food Cookbook will show you how.
Set and maintain clear boundaries in every facet of your life Healthy boundaries define what you're willing to accept from…
others—and yourself. But learning to speak up for your needs and say no without feeling guilty takes some practice. This workbook offers insights and exercises to help you set, communicate, and uphold clear and consistent boundaries—so you can enjoy more rewarding relationships and start living the life you truly want.What sets this boundaries book apart:The basics of boundary-setting—Understand your needs, find freedom from limiting beliefs about yourself, and create boundaries that support your overall well-being.An array of engaging exercises—Explore writing prompts, actionable scripts, and mindfulness activities that help you maintain your boundaries and practice self-care.Additional support—Complete this workbook on its own or in conjunction with The Boundaries Journal for extra guidance and self-reflection.Learn how to set realistic limitations and prioritize your well-being with The Boundaries Workbook.
Form a stronger bond as a familyFamilies are complicated—and fostering healthy relationships often takes work. This supportive guide provides you…
and your loved ones with the therapeutic tools you need to strengthen your connection. Guided by simple exercises, your family will learn how to reduce conflict, boost communication, and build deeper connections. Focus on core family dynamics— Learn how to improve the eight traits fundamental to healthy families, including mutual respect, affirmation and support, and setting boundaries. Explore engaging exercises— Put your newfound knowledge into practice with a range of prompts and activities, such as kindness meditations, conversation calendars, and positive affirmation checklists. Try different approaches — Find the right tools for your family, with a range of therapy techniques including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy. Find fresh perspective and move forward together with help from The Essential Family Therapy Workbook .
Help teens recover from trauma and look forward to the futureThe 2022 Best Book Award winner in Young Adult Nonfiction,…
AmericanBookFest.com.Experiencing trauma and grief—especially at a young age—can make it a challenge to feel excited about everything that life has to offer. The Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens shows kids ages 12 to 16 that healing is possible, offering a trauma treatment toolbox that encourages them to identify their emotions, embrace resiliency, and find a renewed sense of hope and happiness.The truth about trauma—This trauma workbook for teens clearly explains different types of trauma—from political upheaval to childhood trauma, and sexual abuse—so teens can understand where their feelings come from.Strategies for healing—Let teens take action with activities for trauma and recovery like meditation, spotting potential triggers, tracking their thoughts, and more.Feeling seen—Teens will find comfort and reassurance through stories and questions inspired by other teens who have also experienced trauma.This trauma-informed mental health book gives teens an effective way to work through the past and strengthen their sense of self.
Raising a Girl with ADHD: A Pratical Guide to Help Girls Harness their Unique Strengths and Abilities
By Allison K. Tyler. 2021
Parenting resources to help girls with ADHD thrive—for ages 6 to 12Parenting a girl with ADHD can be exhilarating, frustrating,…
perplexing, and also joyful! This guide helps you navigate her neurodiversity confidently, with a clear explanation of how ADHD presents in girls and strategies that can make it easier for your family to plan, communicate, and understand each other.Evidence-based strategies—Use methods like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy to help your daughter initiate and focus on tasks like homework, morning routines, and bedtime.Build your parenting toolbox—Learn effective techniques like using positive language, giving effective instructions, and offering support instead of discipline.Address specific issues—Understand and help manage symptoms of both inattentive and hyperactive ADHD types, like executive dysfunction, auditory processing issues, and anxiety.Celebrate what makes her unique—Find ways to nurture your daughter's natural skills, creativity, and talents, and appreciate how she sees the world.With a little guidance, you can help your daughter build confidence and live a happier and more productive life with ADHD.
Addiction in the Family: Helping Families Navigate the Challenges, Emotions, and Recovery
By Louise Stanger. 2020
A practical and supportive guide for families struggling with addictionGet compassionate guidance that shows you how to navigate the unique…
challenges faced when a family member is suffering from a substance use disorder (SUD). Addiction in the Family helps you better understand what your loved one is going through while also offering realistic advice for approaching their addiction and how it affects your entire family.Drawing on Dr. Louise Stanger's years of experience as an SUD and family trauma clinician, Addiction in the Family allows you to take things at your own pace and concentrate on the areas where you need the most help. Whether it's finding ways to help your loved one, concentrating on your own self-care, or starting the healing and recovery journey, you'll find practical and thoughtful guidance.Addiction in the Family is:Family-focused—Get advice that addresses the dynamics and challenges of dealing with a partner, child, or other family member who is suffering from SUD.Practical and hopeful—Learn how to set boundaries, deal with strong emotions, and find addiction treatment options, as well as the best ways to communicate with a loved one compassionately and honestly.Filled with real-life examples—Realize that you aren't alone thanks to composite anecdotes—drawn from Dr. Louise's practice—that help you contextualize your experiences.Addiction in the Family will help you discover a measured and considerate way to approach a family member suffering from SUD.
When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Adult Children
By Daniel S. Lobel. 2019
Caring for yourself and your relationship with your mom who has BPD.Growing up with a mom who has Borderline Personality…
Disorder (BPD) is difficult—but it's still possible to have a functioning adult relationship with her. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder provides you with crucial information for understanding the patterns behind her Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as the tools you need to start your own recovery process.Find ways to reconcile your complicated thoughts and feelings with straightforward and easy-to-use techniques. You'll also discover a number of sample dialogues that give you blueprints for safe and secure interactions in a variety of situations.When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder includes:You, your mother, and Borderline Personality Disorder—Learn why your mother behaves the way she does and how to maintain a relationship with her—without getting hurt.The help you need—Start healing with essential self-care strategies that will help you rebuild your self-esteem, cope with anxiety, protect your family, and more.Research-based tools—Get proven advice based on the most up-to-date approaches for managing a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder.Get the help you need moving forward with the compassionate guidance of When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder.
The Couple's Quiz Book: 350 Fun Questions to Energize Your Relationship
By Alicia Muñoz. 2020
Energize your relationship with this quiz book for couplesCuriosity is a great way to create and sustain intimacy in relationships.…
Create curiosity in your relationship with quizzes that will have you competing against one another to see who really knows who best.The first part focuses on you as an individual. The quizzes shine a light on your personal likes and dislikes as you answer questions about your partners' preferences.The second part contains quizzes focused on you both as a couple. Answer questions together as a couple and compare your similarities and differences.In each part, there are light and playful themes mixed with complex and challenging ones. You'll get a chance to reminisce about your past, explore the present, and dream about the future together.Create a deeper connection with your partner and grow your relationship with this standout among relationship books for couples.
Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History
By Brian Sheffey. 2020
Uncover facts and mysteries of your ancestors—a clear approach to genealogyThe pursuit of family history tends to be shaped by…
several motives, including finding a larger familial historical picture, preserving the past for future generations, and storytelling. Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obstacles involved in the research. The end goal: find the information necessary to piece together your heritage.Follow 50 steps that will fill in the puzzle of your lineage. Learn how to perform your own investigation through the lens of real-world obstacles like tracing ancestry through adoptions and orphanages. Practical Genealogy simplifies and breaks down the complex research process into actionable tips that can be conducted over a period of time. And most importantly, no blood test is necessary.Inside Practical Genealogy you'll find:Break through barriers—Learn how to negotiate common "brick wall" issues like missing chunks of family history or multiple names found for the same person.Case studies—Examples of actual genealogy research are provided to support the comprehension of each step of your exploration.See the BIG picture—Large fonts and easy-to-read images make learning easy for older adults.When you take genealogy research into your own hands, your potential for discovery is limitless.
Conscious Parenting of Your Toddler: Strategies to Turn Discipline into Growth and Connection
By Mihaela Plugarasu. 2020
Turn difficult moments into opportunities for connection with conscious disciplineDiscover how you can communicate with your toddler to de-escalate difficult…
moments and connect through your bond of love. Conscious Parenting of Your Toddler teaches you the skills you need to master the art of self-reflection and self-regulation, as well as how those tools can help you better understand toddler behavior.Start by discovering the principles of conscious discipline: what it means to be a conscious parent, how to find calm and establish a feeling of safety, and which steps to take to connect emotionally with your toddler. Afterward, learn how you can put these principles into practice with step-by-step guides to managing common behaviors and conflicts.This guide to conscious discipline helps you:Master conscious discipline—Learn the five steps behind conscious parenting and how self-reflection will make you a better parent and a more caring adult.Understand toddler behavior—Get ahead of tantrums and disconnected behavior with proven, actionable conscious parenting advice that lets you be present for your toddler and help them feel loved.Take care of yourself—Do right by your child by looking inward, regulating your emotions, and practicing self-care so that you can be your best self.Set yourself and your child up for success with the power of conscious discipline.
Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughter's Workbook
By Ellen Biros. 2022
Begin to heal and recover from your narcissistic mother As the daughter of a mother with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD),…
healing from childhood narcissistic abuse begins by understanding what happened to you and how it affects your life as an adult. This workbook helps you process these difficult emotions and experiences so you can recover from trauma and break the cycle of narcissistic abuse.An intro to NPD—Get a clear explanation of what narcissism really is and why narcissistic people often abuse those around them.Your relationship with your mother—Understand the dynamic between daughters and narcissistic mothers, including common relationship traits like role reversal, codependency, attachment, and enabling.Tools for healing—Discover evidence-based prompts and exercises to help you work through your experiences, practice self-care, and move forward with confidence.Find validation and support in this compassionate workbook for daughters of narcissistic mothers.