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The Teachable Minute is a golden opportunity to teach kids something, anywhere, FAST. It can be caught at any time, in common places, where we all live and go. When we make time to Show, Ask, or Teach kids something, we help kids in two very important ways. We help them grow smarter. Consequently, they will know more and want to know more. We give them our time and undivided attention. Consequently, they will grow appreciative and grateful for our...
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Chill the glasses! The author of the wildly successful Three-Martini Playdate is back with more irreverent and useful advice about life with children. Wickedly funny essays offer helpful advice on harnessing the energy of toddlers-gone-wild: on vacation, out to dinner, even just when grandmother stops by for a visit. Parents will relearn the art of traveling, socializing, and eating out like adults...sometimes with well-behaved children in tow. In...
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Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect Father's Day and graduation gift book. Mixing old-world charm with modern-day spirituality HSH Prince Alexi Lubomirski advises on all aspects of life from romance to spirituality, manners to chivalry, love, balance, and leadership.
Offering eloquent, timeless counsel for living a gracious life and cultivating inner nobility, Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect book to give for graduation,...
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Before We Say "Goodnight" teaches parents how to tell bedtime stories about their life experiences and family history to their children. Parents want to build closer relationships with their kids, but with the hustle and bustle of family schedules where is the time? In Before We Say "Goodnight" parents will discover an easy-to-learn three-step method for turning their life experiences and those of their family into great bedtime stories, all without...
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Princess, parent, and founder of a successful children's clothing line, Marie-Chantal of Greece is constantly asked how she manages to do it all-raise her kids and run her business while leading an active social life. So many of these queries-about proper etiquette for children in our fast-paced, technology-centered world-led her to recognize the need for a modern handbook on children's manners. “Manners Begin at Breakfast” addresses rules of...
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Raise children with sanity and joy by following the Family Success Institute's advice on conquering challenges from everyday problems to the hard stuff.
Parents spend so much effort trying to raise happy and effective children and often end up stressed and frustrated. We at Family Success Institute have been researching and applying parenting skills and techniques for over 15 years and training families in them for the past 9 years. We have...
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Are you ready to embark on the most exhilarating adventure of your life? "How to Thrive in Your Teens" is the ultimate companion to help you navigate the teenage years with poise, resilience, and self-assurance. Tailored for teen girls, this survival guide is your trusted friend through every twist and turn of adolescence. This book dives into all the essential aspects of being a teen girl. Whether you're wrestling with understanding yourself, forging...
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A supportive guide for mothers from the author named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today's church and culture.
Mom to Mom strongly encourages every mom who wrestles with the frustrations and fears of motherhood. Elisa Morgan reassures you that you don't need all the answers about mothering as long as you know where to go with the questions. In brief, heart-to-heart chapters, she shares biblical principles and the...
9) I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids, I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper, Dirty Little S
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I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids - "I don't know how she does it!" is an oft-heard refrain about mothers today. Funnily enough, most moms agree-they have no idea how they get it done, or whether they even want the job. Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile spoke to mothers of every stripe- working, stay-at-home, part-time- and found a surprisingly similar trend in their interviews. After enthusing about her lucky life...
10) Unwrapping the Sandwich Generation: Life Vignettes About Seniors And Their Adult Boomer Children
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This collection of vignettes address senior concerns and how their adult children address those concerns. Read stories about real people and real events, and how they relate to the aging process.
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This is the ultimate show-biz how-to guide for aspiring kids and their parents, written by Hollywood's number-one kid-talent expert and executive producer for Disney, ABC, and the WB, Irene Dreayer ("the Dray"). As a thirty-year veteran of discovering kid stars and producing hit TV shows such as the Disney Channel's The Suite Life on Deck and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, as well as several TV movies, Dreayer has seen hundreds of kids try to make...
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A Parent's and Children's Guide to Growing Up Together."From My Heart to Yours: Messages of Love and Learning for My Child" is a heartfelt compilation of letters from a father to his child, offering a unique blend of love, wisdom, and guidance. Crafted with simplicity and clarity, it's a treasure trove of life lessons, shared experiences, and nurturing advice that transcends the boundaries of age. Each letter is a testament to the enduring bond between...
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This book helps parents to address ADD/ADHD in 7 simple steps. It's easy to read, and synthesizes scientific and clinical research in a way which is accessible to parents of kids and teens. It dispels ADHD myths which make parents feel shame and guilt. It brings a strength based approach to a condition which has been generally been treated negatively. The 7 simple steps to succeeding with ADHD include: 1) Education about the condition, 2) Ensuring...
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Moms need their laughs just as much as anyone, especially when they have to relieve the stress of cranky kids, oblivious spouses, and the challenges of balancing work and family while keeping it all together-at least on the surface! “Mom Jokes” is a collection of more than 300 snarky, sassy, and witty jokes for moms, such as... Every Mother's Day my children make me breakfast in bed. Good thing I taught them how to make bottomless mimosas. Q:...
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One man shares his story of growing up fatherless, the lessons it taught him, and how sons and parents can combat its side effects.
Searching for Dad steps inside the mind, heart, and soul of a boy without a father. Recognizing the power of the emotional and psychological side effects of growing up fatherless will help absentee fathers, single mothers, and sons who survived a fatherless childhood understand and cope. Byron Ricks shares his story...
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We all know that what goes on behind closed doors can often be very different from the image we see on the outside. The same can be true for your child's daycare. How much do you know about what truly goes on during the day before your child greets you with a clean face and a smile? How do you find the right daycare or know that the one you have chosen is indeed the best choice? Every parent wants peace of mind knowing their children are in good hands...
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Motherhood doesn't have to mean losing yourself . . .
Most moms are grateful they make the choice to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), but after a couple of years, they may feel like they're losing their mind. The alternative is going back to work, but that doesn't seem right either.
Flex mom is for mothers who want a third model of motherhood, somewhere between stay-at-home mom and working mom. This third way is to be the primary caregiver for their...
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Did you become a mom and immediately find that your career no longer works for you? Do you long to be doing something different, but aren't sure what or how? Or how you'll even find time and energy to make it happen with such a busy life?
After more than a decade of personal experience in picking the exact wrong careers, Kayla Berg offers a much easier and simpler way to find soulful, meaningful work that is both a joy to do and works with the demands...
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The Well-Crafted Mom is a do-it-yourself guide for making a life you love. Kathleen Ann Harper blends been-in-your-shoes stories and inspirational craft projects with smart self-care solutions for moms. In The Well-Crafted Mom, Harper links simple craft projects to life coaching tools to give moms creative reminders of what they've learned in each chapter, like how to grapple with mommy guilt; ways to tell the difference between having a mess and...
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A witty, wise, and whimsically illustrated guide to the Zen of parenting for new dads, who seek serenity in the face of flying baby food.
Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler contains the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master the Buddha-like patience required to be on the receiving end of projectile pureed spinach, sleep-deprived moms, and toys with Some Assembly Required. Experienced dad and aspiring guru C.W. Nevius expounds on the ancient...
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