When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. I had no idea what it would take to create a fully blended family - just how many factors and emotions would be involved or how deep it would all go.How To Build A Family is the nurturing handbook I wish I'd been given. In it you'll find my experiences, as well as those of other blended families (because every family is unique), along with advice and tips from the experts who have guided me. Some key areas we'll look at are:Dealing with grief and divorceHelping the kids to accept youMoving into the family home and how to make changesManaging comparisons to previous partnersBuilding positive relationships with the wider familyI'm not going to pretend I have all the answers, but I will say that if you can just stick with it through the downs as well as the ups, being a stepparent can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do.My goal is to encourage, inspire and support families everywhere, and I really hope you find this book helpful.
BABY'S FIRST SWEAR WORDLike all the precious milestones recorded in a baby's wondrous life: baby's first bite of food, their first little tooth, or their first wobbly step, baby's first swear word-and the (usually) unintentional moment that caused it, are burned into our parental memories.BABY'S FIRST SWEAR WORD depicts 46 illustrated scenes, in which infants have picked up their parent's, grandparent's, uncle's... color language. What parent hasn't lashed out in anger at a fellow motorist? Or burned the oatmeal? Or stepped on a sharp toy? BABY'S FIRST SWEAR WORD takes the reader through some of these hilarious slip-ups and celebrates those embarrassing memories that some of us will never, ever forget-no matter how hard we try.BABY'S FIRST SWEAR WORD would be the perfect addition to many baby shower gift baskets, where it is bound to have the whole room laughing and reminiscing about the first time this dreadful moment happened with their cherished little treasure.
Leena's visceral collection of poems takes the reader on a raw and moving journey through the darkest depths of the human psyche. Both brutally unforgiving and beautifully compassionate, Leena's book reveals the profound beauty and gifts that life's struggles have to offer. Divided into 5 chapters - Fear, Chaos, Betrayal, Power, Wisdom - 10-year-old Leena channels a higher wisdom well beyond her years, and reminds us of our innate capacity to manifest joy - if we so choose it.
Jack Nicklaus II shares stories, insights, and lessons he's learned from his father, the Golden Bear, that will delight golf fans of all ages, encourage fathers, and inspire us to focus on what's most important in life: family.
Real tools for parenting with patience, and helping your child develop emotional intelligence-an essential character trait for succeeding in our highly social worldIf you're like many parents, you may wonder what's going on inside your child's mind when they throw a temper tantrum, refuse to cooperate or become overly excited. Written by two experts in child development and education, The Emotionally Intelligent Child offers a groundbreaking approach for understanding your child's behavior in the context of their development, as well as tips for parenting with compassion, and strategies for helping your child build emotional intelligence-a key element of success in today's world.In the book, you'll learn all about the stages of development your child goes through as they gain social awareness and emotional balance-and how you can nurture this development using the author's innovative MIND framework.By shifting your thinking from an adult viewpoint to a child's, you'll discover how you can scaffold and support your child's social and emotional learning; and ensure the development of prosocial behavior, impulse control, and perspective taking. This shift in viewpoint will also help you gain more patience as a parent, respond with less reactivity, and-most importantly-cultivate more joy together as a family.
People are hungry to live a life they love. Quick fixes don't work. Where do you get honest information that works and can hold them in good stead for their whole life, and which they can pass onto everyone else in their life and around the globe? This book offers them this. It is generational change that is required. You start from the ground up. Doing this could change the very fabric of our lives and help change become second nature to all of us rather than something we avoid because we do not understand it. It would also have a huge impact on society at large and we could start teaching children these concepts from the time they are born and then right throughout their life.Second edition April 22 - First edition 2007.
Wenn gutes Zureden nicht mehr hilft und man das eigene Kind nicht schlagen mag, dann ist dieses Buch die echte Rettung. Mit der alten Tradition der Angstmacherei durch althergebrachte Symbolgestalten bekommt man das Kind auf einen geraden Weg. Abweichungen werden stark gemindert oder ganz abgestellt. Dieses Buch dient zum Vorlesen und als praktisches Änderungsmittel. So, wird viel besser und intensiver erzogen.Ihre Mutter Hautberg
A fragmented childhood filled with heartbreak and disappointment left Valdeane Uchima Odachi feeling lost at sea, at the mercy of unseen currents. In this moving collection of personal reflections and whimsical poetry, Navigating Change follows Odachi as she discovers moments of grace and synchronicity while struggling to reconcile her multiple roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher and caregiver. Her journey's unexpected reward is a renewed self-identity and the realization that she has always had everything she needs to live the life she wants. The Hali'a Aloha Series publishes personal essays, memoir, poetry and prose. The series celebrates moments big and small, harnessing the power of short forms to preserve the lived experiences of the storytellers.
African American Families: Research, Theory, and Practice illuminates the historical and contemporary experiences of African American families in the United States and demonstrates how they have survived and excelled in a nation not established for them.Section I describes the African American family, including unique features, family structure, diversity, where they live, historical and contemporary influences on their lived experiences, and theoretical and methodological approaches to studying African American families. In Section II, readers learn about processes, adjustments, and well-being within African American families. Coverage includes parents' influences on children's physical, mental, and academic well-being, as well as religion and spirituality. The final section highlights diversity among African American families with chapters on African American fathers, grandparents raising grandchildren, and families with children in the child welfare system. Each chapter features learning objectives, discussion questions, and a section titled "Did You Know?" which draws attention to unique, forgotten, or thought-provoking facts about African American families.African American Families is an ideal textbook for courses in African American studies, cultural and ethnic studies, sociology, psychology, social work, and education, and for practitioners, researchers, and others interested in the African American family.
From the thoughtful and insightful mind of Nancy O’Dell, longtime host of Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight, comes a peek into the life of a new mother as she shares the unexpected and unspoken details of her pregnancy and straightforward advice on all things motherhood. After her friends gifted her a scrapbook of advice on what to expect during pregnancy and childbirth, Nancy O’Dell was shocked to learn just how much goes unsaid in the world of motherhood. Certain that all women could benefit from the candid truths of what exactly it is like to become a mother, from finding out you are pregnant to bringing your new bundle of joy into the world, Nancy shares some of the tips she received from friends and pulls the curtain back to share her experiences during her pregnancy and delivery in this collection of mom-to-mom tips. Extraordinarily helpful and filled with sweet, honest, and comedic tips from Nancy on everything from unusual cravings and out-of-the-blue leg cramps to sudden pre-baby breast leakage and what really goes on in the delivery room, Full of Life is the perfect gift for every new mom.
One of the few books devoted to prospective mothers over thirty-five, this one includes information on surrogacy, adoption, and the first few months of being a new mother.
Our children have the energy, capacity, and passion to create and nurture a global culture in which inclusion, acceptance, respect, and participation are the core values that underpin a human being's every interaction. As parents and carers, our job is to help our children take their first steps along that path.Raising truly globally-minded, and socially conscious children happens at home and in the community. Children can be inspired, equipped, and mobilized to make a difference in the world. By encouraging values such as responsible and kind use of social media, respect, open-mindedness, empathy, a sense of community, parents can help to shape a new generation of emotionally intelligent, outward-looking, politically ethical world citizens.Relevant to parents of children of all ages - from toddlers to teens - the audiobook gives practical advice on how to talk to your children, the vocabulary to use, and activities and projects you can undertake with your children, from planting a tree to keeping a gratitude diary to cooking-themed cuisines. And you'll find out how to model global citizenship through your own day-to-day actions. 2021 Dorling Kindersley Ltd 2021 DK Audio
Many children's lives are touched by a serious illness within their families, and some will be faced with the loss of a parent or grandparent, or the death of a sibling or beloved pet. How can adults help young people cope with these losses? How do they explain and console in language that a child can understand?Dr. Daniel Schaefer, working with child psychologists and trauma experts, and drawing on more than three decades of experience with families in crisis, has written a practical guide for anyone who works or lives with children?parents, caregivers, counselors, or teachers?to respond to their inevitable questions about loss and change, life and death. He provides strategies to assist children with grief and trauma and offers time-tested advice and language that children can understand.How Do We Tell the Children?Now in its fourth edition, this classic guide includes new material on: dealing with the traumatic stress of a large-scale catastrophe handling the repercussions of school violence helping grandparents manage as caregivers advising employers about how to support employees going through a family loss.The book also features an expanded quick-reference Crisis Section with conversation scripts and up-to-date resources, including websites, publications, and support groups.
The book encourages parents to modify their own behavior, teaching them to shift their focus away from battling with their kids and to use their energy to help their children develop winning habits and attitudes for life.
Read Amy Tiemann's posts on the Penguin Blog. MOJO MOM helps you answer the question, "Who Am I Now that I'm A Mom?" What is Mommy Mojo? It's the feeling you get when you're a parent at the top of your game, juggling the kids and the many facets of life, and keeping your own needs in balance. Motherhood is a tremendous gift, but it's also a huge identity shift. Becoming a Mojo Mom means bringing your self and your dreams back into focus, while still giving your family the loving attention it needs. It may sound like a fantasy, but it can be done. Mojo Mom shows women practical ways to: *Prepare to become a Mom without losing your identity *Survive and enjoy the intense early years *Save some of your best energy and creativity for your own ideas and dreams *Reenter the workplace or take on a new path with confidence and ease *Learn the key elements to the long-term success of your marriage *Become a Naptime Activist-and change the world in just an hour a week *Rise above the "Mommy Wars" between stay-at-home and working moms *Use motherhood as an opportunity for reinvention Getting your mojo back is not just another item for your to-do list-it's your right. Amy Tiemann, MomsRising.org executive team member and founder of MojoMom.com, will help every woman explore her true self.
With the seemingly insurmountable pressures placed on families today, many parents lack the spiritual foundation and practical knowledge to chart a clear-cut course in child-rearing. Parents question whether nurturing their children's souls is even possible in the fast-paced materialistic culture in which we live. Utilizing the insight that springs from her knowledge of Torah wisdom, her personal experiences and the experiences of those she has counseled, Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, a longtime parenting coach and advisor to young couples and families teaches in detail how to approach the entire gamut of issues, with a special emphasis on strengthening the child's morality and character. Parents will learn how to:. Instill simchas hachayim, "true joy," in their children. Value chessed, kindness, in a self-absorbed world. Create a mikdash me'at, a home filled with calm and reflection. Teach children gratitude and appreciation. And much more...From discipline to sibling rivalry to effective communication skills, Raising a Child with Soul offers unique concepts and pragmatic ideas that can be understood and applied to both Jewish and non-Jewish households.
At last! A no-nonsense, entertaining, and insightful book for dads and daughters who want more from their relationship--or who want to understand and rebuild it on an adult level. Dr. Linda Nielsen addresses the questions that daughters and dads regularly ask her--and a lot more. Based on two decades of work with hundreds of dads and daughters, BETWEEN FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS summarizes cutting-edge research in clear language and offers compelling stories about real people--including well-known celebrities. With candor and humor, BETWEEN FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS exposes the half-truths, downright lies, and family dynamics that prevent so many dads and daughters from having a more relaxed, more meaningful, more communicative relationship, regardless of age. Explaining why most daughter-dad relationships haven't reached their full potential or have unraveled, Nielsen provides hope as she shows fathers and daughters how to make changes now!
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