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"Most parents are not child psychologists and that's why it can be hard to discern what are normal childhood anxieties and what is more problematic . However, even with childhood anxieties, parents can learn how to raise resilient, independent, and healthy children with the help of licensed clinical psychologist, Regine Galanti, PhD. Galanti offers a research-based, practical guide for parenting through all ages and stages with strategies to help...
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Being a parent can feel overwhelming and exhausting. So much of the prevailing advice on raising children leaves parents feeling conflicted and confused rather than confident that what they' re doing is best for their children.In The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson- founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, child psychologists, and moms with an immense social...
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Rebecca Hagelin lays out 30 simple and concrete actions that parents can implement-one day at a time-to reconnect with their children and restore peace in their home. As a mother of three, a syndicated columnist, and specialist on family, culture, and media issues, Rebecca understands the frustration parents feel. She designed this book with working parents and busy families in mind. Moms and dads can read a chapter at soccer practice or while waiting...
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Get the Summary of Ross W. Greene's Lost at School in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Lost at School" by Ross W. Greene presents a paradigm shift in addressing challenging behaviors in students. The book illustrates this through the story of Joey, a sixth-grader whose disruptive behavior stems from confusion over assignments. Greene critiques traditional disciplinary methods that view such children as attention-seeking...
5) You're Teaching My Child What?: A Physician Exposes the Lies of Sex Ed and How They Harm Your Child
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Think Sex Ed Is All About The "Facts of Life"? Think Again. If you think sex education is still about the birds and the bees, think again. And it's not about science either. In her shocking exposé, You're Teaching My Child What?, Dr. Miriam Grossman rips back the curtain on sex education today, exposing a sordid truth. Today's sex ed programs aren't based on science; they're based on liberal lies and politically correct propaganda that promote the...
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Get the Summary of Sloane Crosley's Grief Is for People in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Grief Is for People" by Sloane Crosley is a poignant exploration of loss and the complex emotions that accompany it. The narrative begins with Crosley's personal experience of a burglary on June 27, 2019, where she loses forty-one pieces of jewelry, including heirlooms from her grandmother. This event becomes a prelude to...
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This text aims to explore the intricacies of understanding parental motivations, fostering healthy relationships with your children through Christian values, and examining the impact of your own upbringing on your parenting behaviors. Drawing from teachings and writings of prominent Christians and the book "Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict," this book will equip you with practical insights and spiritual guidance to become a more effective...
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The essential guide to teaching children of all ages manners, respect and the social skills to get ahead in life.
This first hand guide filled with humor and anecdotes will explain how to teach your children to behave at home, in restaurants, airports, trains and public places.
Even if you think your children's behavior in public leaves you in need of psychological help, this book explains how to turn bad behavior into good in a matter of weeks. Imagine...
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Imagine raising six spirited kids on a grass farm. Today. That'll test any mama's strength. Dorcas Smucker and her brood live out their days in full view in this collection of musings-picking blueberries while watching for bears, hoping for angels driving off the nearby freeway, moving into the "thousand-story house." Then there was the four-week road trip, which, Dorcas says, "My sister-in-law warned me would be like putting your whole family in...
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Get the Summary of Tom Papa's We're All in This Together . . . in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "We're All in This Together . . ." by Tom Papa is a humorous and insightful exploration of the human condition, touching on the quirks, imperfections, and shared experiences that unite us. Papa delves into personal anecdotes and observations, ranging from the awkwardness of social interactions and the challenges...
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Welcome everyone!I am glad to present an invaluable resource for new parents - the EBook "Parenting 101: A Newbies Guide".This comprehensive guide is designed to help you navigate the exciting, yet challenging journey of parenthood. This EBook empowers new parents with knowledge and confidence. It provides practical advice and scientifically backed parenting techniques. "Parenting 101: A Newbies Guide" covers a wide range of topics, from understanding...
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American families are sick of rudeness, aggression, and unruly behavior. They are searching for ways to cool down society -- and bring up kids who win at life by peaceful, compassionate, and rational means, rather than the opposite. This is the book that casts out a new lifeline to them and speaks positively to their deepest needs and yearnings.
Explaining that kindness is the heart and core of civility and manners in any society, Letitia Baldrige,...
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Raising Resilient Kids: A Mindful Guide to Parenting is a comprehensive book that provides practical strategies and insights for parents who want to raise resilient and well-adjusted children. Drawing on the principles of mindfulness, this book offers guidance on how to cultivate a mindful and intentional approach to parenting. It covers a wide range of topics, including setting boundaries, teaching emotional regulation, and fostering a sense of wonder...
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"Is That Normal?" is an invaluable book that serves as a trusted companion for parents as they welcome a newborn baby into their family. Dr. Meghan Burke, a beloved pediatrician with years of experience in newborn care, has crafted a comprehensive guide that addresses the exhilaration and anxiety that often accompany caring for a newborn.
Dr. Burke covers the crucial aspects of newborn care, from burping to bathing and everything in between,...
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It's 2am but your baby thinks it's party time; their 'routine' seems to change with the wind, and you would do anything to get a good night's sleep... We know how you feel! You might be prepared and reading this before baby arrives, or as they snooze beside you in those early new-born days, knowing that forewarned is forearmed. Or your eyebags may tell their own bedtime story... Either way, if your baby is not sleeping, you have not done anything...
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Powerful insights for making your blended family work.
You've made the commitment to blend your family, and now the journey begins. But combining your two families requires focused and intentional behaviors. Unlike other books on blending a family, this one has a three-fold purpose:
1. To help you address the challenges stepparents face
2. To encourage reflection with thought-provoking questions
3. To provide scripture reference...
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100 kid-friendly projects from the creator of C.R.A.F.T.!
Get ready for some serious family fun! Filled with 100 fun crafts, Creating Really Awesome Free Things helps you develop your child's creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills-all while using common household items. Each budget-friendly project features step-by-step instructions and keeps kids entertained, engaged, and learning all day long. You and your children will love recreating...
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Good Mom Rules is a labor of love and advocacy designed to help moms identify and conquer the guilt they carry around with them every day. Many moms hold on to "mistakes" they have made or life circumstances that forced them to parent differently than they once imagined. Conquering guilt allows you to live in the present with your children and enjoy motherhood more. This is possible when you have compassion for the younger version of yourself. Releasing...
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Get the Summary of Ainsley Arment's The Wild and Free Family in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Wild and Free Family" by Ainsley Arment explores the concept of intentionally crafting a family culture that reflects shared values, interests, and traditions, rather than succumbing to societal norms. Arment emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child's natural development and preserving the essence of childhood...
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