Faced with impossible childcare fees, a mother is forced to leave the job she loves to become a stay-at-home mom to a three-year-old son and one-year-old babies. Feeling much like a missionary, leaving all she knows behind to embark on a journey to a foreign land, she documents periodic frustrations in an attempt to find humor in the situations she finds herself in. Referring to her children as natives or savages and her husband as the adult local, she recounts her travels in this unfamiliar and baffling territory.
Mission: God has placed it on my heart to write this book to be an encouragement to those living in single-parent households. Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) says, "e;Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise."e; Being a single parent or the child of a single parent can be incredibly difficult; however, He can be trusted to walk by your side and to guide you as you put your trust in Him.
Brandyn and his parents go on a little trip. He gets to go visit museum. It's not so boring. There is a black safe there. It used to belong to his mom's family a long time ago. Brandyn then goes on his first train ride. He sees his grandparents, goes over a covered bridge, and sees a deer and a stagecoach. He falls asleep on the train. The train gets robbed and robbers taking money out of a safe. Read on to find out what happens.
This book is an uplifting, encouraging narrative that helps the reader find ways to enjoy parenting. "e;Mindful Mom"e; shares ways to feel 'good enough' in spite of being imperfect. It offers sweet stories, inspiring poems, and advice full of wisdom for the journey of motherhood. It is a great resource for every mom (and dad) who wants to feel more peaceful and fulfilled as a parent. This book explores holistic ideas along with deep research into the psychology of parenting. Derived from personal experience being the mother of 3 boys, you will find sweet anecdotes and heart-warming stories. Every short story, poem, and piece of advice provides ideas promoting happier, more joyful, and mindful parenting. It is meant to be empowering for every mom (and modern dad).
I Suck at Pronouns is an account of the journey of a mother of an adolescent tomboy, who threw a monkey wrench in every parenting book. An adorable little girl who grew into a handsome transgender boy on the cusp of physical transition, her son had raised the bar.The ups and downs, the trials and errors that every mom's faces are amplified when the moments that are considered normal are anything but ordinary. No one ever said parenting was easy, well, maybe they did, but that author did not have a transgender son. Life in a small town is usually no more complicated today than it was thirty years ago-different, yes, but not really problematic as long as you know where to change. But this is no typical life.The bullying, the questioning, the depression, and anxiety are part of everyday life for a kid growing up in the wrong body. But one thing is for certain. If you have the support and love of your family and friends, you can overcome any obstacle thrown in your way!Dropped into the realm of a transgender lifestyle, a mother navigates her way around friendships, family, therapists, and pronouns. Maneuvering through a world she originally knew nothing about while supporting her child every step of the way, the author displays her worry as to the best way to approach this new terrain. Did she know what she was doing? Probably not. Did she screw up? Maybe. Did she do her best? I'd say so. Does she love her child unconditionally? Absolutely!Possibly call this a self-help book in the hopes that it may help the average Joe/Josephine who just wants to know where to begin or would like to be more educated on the subject or at least know that they're not alone.
When they're growing up, everything is about "e;someday,"e; the sports they play, the interests they'll develop. Parents are all about getting them ready for someday. Then they grow up, graduate, and move on, and ... then what? This book touches on the joy and heartbreak of getting for someday, then all of a sudden seeing it in the rearview mirror.
Sacred Summer is an account of Seelenfreund's use of simple resilience tools during the challenging summer of 2020. COVID-19 was raging, children were home, business was slow, and anxiety was high. The author, like many others, struggled. Through humorous and heartfelt personal anecdotes, she documents how she worked to increase her resilience to make managing life a little easier. She did not endure tragedy - just inconvenience, stress, annoyance, and worry. Resilience is not restricted to catastrophe though, and everyone can benefit from enhancing their ability to rebound from difficult situations. Seelenfreund demonstrates that small changes in perspective, behavior, and action can make a deep impact on one's life. She shares tools and worksheets, as well as specific examples and resources, that make the book suitable for everyone wanting to build resilience in their own life.
We knew we were in trouble when we started getting calls from the neighbors saying Carson was at the top of the tallest tree on the street. He was 7 or 8 years old. At 10 he made a zipline out of the dog's tie out and leash then attempted to zip from the tree to the top of the playhouse, nearly hanging himself. He came out of the womb a natural athlete and risk taker. We were amazed by his ingenuity.Freshman year of high school he started experimenting with drugs like most teens do, however our boy had unlocked the door to addiction. As his drugs became harder he spiraled out of control with periods of abstinence followed by a few weeks of being on a "e;bender"e; until a crisis would end that cycle. Each time, we would think this is his "e;rock bottom"e;, then it wasn't. We struggled with "e;Is this just the throws of adolescence or does he have a problem."e; By his Senior year he overdosed.Then starts the scramble to find some sort of rehabilitation that is longer, different and out of our area. How can we afford it? Insurance? Savings? Mortgage the house? What does recovery look like for a now 18 year old that can just walk away from wherever we send him?......Always Chasing Carson......
Let's Fly Sky High is a show about how Latoya Fairchild shares the thrilling adventures of her life while growing up in her family. Make yourself comfy as you join Latoya on her journey from her house to your house where she is going to stay and play.
50 Risks to Take With Your Kids is a guide for parents and carers to nurture resilience and independence in kids as they learn to take their own risks. For anyone who wants to combat helicopter parenting and a bubble-wrapped generation, Daisy Turnbull offers an easy-to-use framework with simple, practical challenges for children aged up to 10 years old. In 50 Risks to Take With Your Kids, youll find risks that build physical skills, social confidence and character development before kids enter those risky teenage years. Youll also find some all-important parenting risks that will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and think a little differently about raising children. It may sound counterintuitive to say that the more opportunities you give children to test boundaries, the better they will ';adult', but it's true. The more they are allowed to play in the mud, create games and find their own solutions to problems, the more they will thrive later in life. Peppered with Daisy's own experiences in teaching, wellbeing and parenting, this warm and funny book is not about developmental KPIs, and its certainly not about judgement. Its about teaching kids to recognise and assess risks themselves, and readying them to take on life and all that it brings. And its about having fun and connecting as a family along the way.
50 Questions to Ask Your Teensis a guide for parents and carers navigating the confusing and exciting world of adolescence. For anyone who wants to better connect with their teens and help them to be functioning, self-aware and kind adults, Daisy Turnbull offers a simple framework with clever questions to engage your teen and pre-teen from age 10 onwards. In50 Questions to Ask Your Teens, youll find questions that encourage your teen to master the practical as well as trickier topics, including friendships, consent, self-compassion, managing conflict, mental health, boundaries and media influences. Moving beyond the predictable milestones of childhood, this book addresses the nuanced social and emotional needs of teens that we often assume are being met elsewhere. Parents and carers will learn how to promote their teens awareness of the world, and encourage them to take responsibility and understand consequences and risks in a fast-changing world. Underpinned by research and informed by Daisys own experiences as a teacher of teens for more than a decade, a Lifeline counsellor, and a mother of two,50 Questions to Ask Your Teensis a warm, relatable book thats perfectly in tune with where teens are at right now, and the ideal starting place for parents to raise an adult they can hang out with.
panties UP, dress DOWN is a collection of stories that convey how a mother converted her daughters awkward and painful childhood experiences into teachable moments - and used them as opportunities to provide her with a lifetime of advice and guidance. Told from the daughters perspective, panties UP dress DOWN is a verbal life instruction manual sprinkled with childhood angst, drama, and love.This edition differs from the stage/script version in that it includes snippets of wisdom from two additional family members - a grandmother and an aunt. From church services and mean girls to puberty, dating and beyond, these humorous and occasionally heartrending stories reveal the sometimes complicated and dynamic bonds of mother/daughter relationships, and how they shape future generations.
In this book, the author gives readers a chance to self-reflect on self-love, relationships, parenting, growth, and being able to understand no matter what the circumstances. There's light at the end of the tunnel. Though life often seems like a roller coaster, it's important to remain on the ride 'til the end. The end, not the beginning of the ride, is the focus. This book will help you with reflection, clarity, and acknowledgment.
In this poem, "e;Susie Q Gets a BMT(Bone Marrow Transplant),"e; Dr. Sue introduces us to Suzie Q , a happy girl, who loves to dance and twirl. When Suzie Q is diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) and needs a BMT, her whole world is turned upside down. She's determined to get better and uses prayer and scientific knowledge to fight her battle. She shows gratitude to everyone on her medical oncology and transplant team and always smiles. Hopefully this will offer some help and inspiration to other young people who are undergoing SCT or BMT after a serious diagnosis.
In a world fraught with diet-culture and weight stigma, many parents worry about their child's relationship with their body and food. This down-to-earth guide is an invaluable resource allowing parents to take proactive actions in promoting a friendship with food, and preventative actions to minimize the risk factors for the development of eating disorders, particularly when early signs of disordered eating, excessive exercise, or body dissatisfaction have been noticed. It provides clear strategies and tools with a practical focus to gently encourage parents and teens to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise by centralizing joy and health. Coming from a therapist, a dietician, and an adolescent medicine physician, with insightful case studies from an array of young people from different backgrounds, this multidisciplinary author team delivers friendly, strategic guidance based in a wealth of expertise.
Congratulations! You are pregnant! To become pregnant is a special season for any woman. Of course you want to know what's happened with your body and how your little one develop. In these 9 months - a lot is happening. BabySweet provides the medical and spiritual information every new mom is looking for: BabySweet draws you into the bible scriptures that directly apply to the week by week situation of your pregnancy and lead you in powerful prayers. You will discover that the bible is packed with messages that seems to be written just for you in this special time of your life. Experiences that you love to remember, you can write this down in this beautiful book - a very beautiful memory for later: for yourself and for your baby!This book can help you with: facts prayers for your unborn baby space for your own story sweet songs encouragement biblical insights helpful tips and fun ideas space for photos and memories texts from the BibleBabySweet is a pregnancy and prayer journal and an excellent give away present.
Are you afraid your children will fail? That they won't reach their full potential? What if you learned that your parenting is setting them up to do just that? This occurs not because they are unloving or uncaring, but because they are unconscious. This book will show you the perils and pitfalls of unconscious parenting and how to avoid them. You will learn how to: Listen more deeply Love unconditionally Connect more authentically Accept without judgment Create essential boundaries And so much more ...Author and founder of Enlightened Parenting, Ellen Gottlieb, has written a practical, easy-to-read guide to conscious parenting. This book will help you heighten your awareness so that you can raise your children to be self-confident, successful, and joyful. Through clear principles, instructive vignettes, and useful tools, you will learn how to parent your children with greater ease, connection, and authenticity. By reading this book, you will learn to raise yourself first, become aware of your emotional landscape, and clear the path for your child to thrive. To learn more, visit www.enlightened parenting.co
A story of struggle, triumph, and tragedy told with honesty and passion. Life in Pieces is a collection of vignettes from the life of the author who tells of an idyllic childhood impacted by the racism and bigotry of the 1960s. His teen and early adult years was marred by drugs, promiscuity, and violence. He is able to find redemption in military service and eventually finds the love of his life. Throughout, the reader is pulled into this compelling story as the author rises to the heights of success while experiencing and explaining in heart-wrenching detail the greatest tragedy of his life. This is a story of a life of experiences-a life well lived. Photos from Dwayne's most recent event:
Based on a true story of a mother and daughter relationship. My mother, since birth, always told me I would be number one. She taught me to believe in everything I did and be good at it. I take my mother's words with everything I do. Thank you mom.
Jessica Gillen is a former homeschooler teacher, former Private school educator and just another parent to have tried the ancient outdated industry of public school. All were wrong and all are misguided. None of which are truly for the children. This is why I created Key of 7 Schooling. If nobody has ever told you, I am telling you now. You ARE enough. I world needs you just the way you are. Only you can bring the magic to the world that you were designed for.
What qualities make a man an effective father? Are there a few key things a man can do that will lead his children to keep respecting him and want to emulate his Christian walk even when they are grown? My Father, My Hero is the author's introspective walk through the Bible to try and find answers to those questions. By examining Bible fathering stories with both good and bad outcomes, along with some other key teachings of Jesus, this book finds answers that many dads will find quite helpful. Especially with the hectic pace of life that many dads face today, the conclusions of this book will allow dads to focus their energy on the things that ultimately matter the most in transferring our hearts to our children.
My Wish for You blossomed from daily conversations between the author, j chatmon, and her son that began when he first started to talk. Every morning upon his waking, she asked and still asks, "e;how did you sleep?"e; and "e;did you dream?"e; The responses were short and sweet in the beginning, but as his vocabulary grew, so did the imagery he shared. This small exchange provided a launch pad into conversations that had nothing to do with the proverbial to-do list but, helped nurture a safe space for sharing and invaluable memories.
Kids deserve a better digital future. Help them create it.When it comes to raising children in a digital world, every parent feels underprepared and overwhelmed. We worry that our children will become addicted to online games, be victims of cyberbullying, or get lost down the rabbit hole of social media. We warn them about all the things they shouldn't do online, but we don't do nearly enough to teach them the skills of digital well-being.It's time to start a new conversation. In Digital for Good, EdTech expert Richard Culatta argues that technology can be a powerful tool for learning, solving humanity's toughest problems, and bringing us closer together. He offers a refreshingly positive framework for preparing kids to be successful in a digital world—one that encourages them to use technology proactively and productively—by outlining five qualities every young person should develop in order to become a thriving, contributing digital citizen:Be balanced: understand when and how much tech use is healthyStay informed: discern between true and false informationBe inclusive: treat others with respect and kindness onlineBe engaged: use tech to strengthen family relationships and community connectionsStay alert: exercise caution and create safe digital spaces for othersThis practical guide will help parents and children discover the path to becoming effective digital citizens, all while making our online world a better place.
This is a coming-of-age book. Most young men are thrust into the world at the age of eighteen and told to get a job or go to college. People of a certain age know it's not quite that simple. This book includes advice to young men (and young women, in some cases) about what direction they should be thinking of going into. Being honest, most parents are too busy to focus on the little things that my book will provide, especially to single moms.
Just Show Up is a children's book for adults who think like children. After watching a series on Oprah about boys without fathers, and raising a son primarily on my own, this short book came to life. Being an adult who has thought like a child at times in her life, the thought of what seems so simple to most sometimes does not dawn on others in relation to simply being physically there for your children. With hope that one page or illustration in this book could help a parent have a better relationship with their children, make better memories, and avoid others, or just start the conversation of what it means to "e;just show up."e;
Babies love faces, but do they actually recognize their own? See how one little fellow works hard to solve the mystery of who is living in his mirror at home.
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