Parenting & Families

iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy shares her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable....

If your child is between the ages of nine and twelve, you are in the throes of the 'between' years....

A mother of four sons herself, Maggie Dent draws on her personal experience - and over four decades work as a teacher, counsellor and now author and speaker - to help build understanding, empathy and compassion for our boys....

A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids....

From number-one New York Times best-selling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe) - a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child....

Following the success of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves, Kasey Edwards and Dr Christopher Scanlon offers a much-requested book about raising boys....

A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids....

Therapist and wildly popular attachment research expert Eli Harwood (a.k.a. Attachment Nerd) illuminates attachment theory as foundational to the only parenting approach proven to have a lasting impact.

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves details the seven qualities that enable girls to thrive and arm themselves against a world that tells them they are flawed....

Help Me Help My Teen is a reassuring, practical guide for parents to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults.

How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope....

Self-initiation is killing our young men. Without strong mentors, boys are walking alone into a wilderness of conflicting messages about who they should be as men. It's no wonder that our sons are confused about what the world expects from them and what they should expect of themselves....

We’re in the midst of a parenting revolution that is radically changing the way we raise our kids. Gone are the days of minimizing emotions: Don’t Cry. You’re Fine. Don’t Make a Scene....

The Absent Father Effect on Daughters investigates the impact of absent—physically or emotionally—and inadequate fathers on the lives and psyches of their daughters through the perspective of Jungian analytical psychology.

Every child has a unique way of feeling loved. When you discover your child's love language - and how to speak it - you can build a solid foundation for your child to trust you and flourish....

Many of us find ourselves stuck in unhealthy habits simply because we don't see a better way. With Mother Hunger, trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel helps women break the cycle of destructive behavior by taking a fresh look at childhood trauma and its lasting impact....

For boys, adolescence can be a confusing minefield, and parents are often bewildered as to how to best guide their precious sons. Many parents wake one day to find that their beautiful little boys have grown into silent, withdrawn, sometimes angry and often unmotivated tweens and teens....

It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm....

Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss less? Did you know that many parents experience unnecessary disruptions to their sleep at night? Are you longing for a less exhausting, deeper connection with your little one?

A shocking account of how vulnerable children were preyed upon by a doctor entrusted with their care....

Drawing on nearly 5,000 survey results, the latest research and her own extensive experience as an educator, counsellor, facilitator, mum and grandmother, Maggie shows us how to help our girls build an emotional and psychological base for life....

After years of suffering multiple forms of abuse, a vulnerable young girl flees her home only to land straight into the arms of her biological father - a sexual predator....

Ashley is a young single mum raising her daughter, Eden, and working hard to do the very best job she can - until one night she can't find a babysitter and makes the decision to leave Eden home alone for a couple of hours, asleep inside a wardrobe....

Over the past decade, children’s mental health challenges have reached epidemic levels—stress, anxiety, childhood depression, and suicide are at unprecedented high rates. Amid high-stakes pressure for kids to succeed, parents and teachers have never needed a road map to healthy child development more urgently. And as psychologist and educator Doug Bolton explains in this eye-opening guide, underlying our modern-day stresses is an even more pervasive problem: We’re relying on practices that are not in line with what science tells us about how to truly motivate children and help them thrive.

This is exactly what you need if: You’ve been battling sudden weight gain, sleepless nights, or the misery of hot flashes. Your energy feels like a distant memory. That spark in your sex drive? Gone without a trace. You’re tired of feeling like your hormones are running the show. You’re not the "tolerate it" type. It’s time to flip the script with The Book of Hormones—a no-nonsense, high-value guide you didn’t know you needed… until now.

"When people die, where do they go?" "Why is her skin darker than mine?" "But how does the baby get in there?" Don't panic. While we know that the first step to connecting deeply with our kids is being able to communicate, empathize, and answer their biggest queries, what do you do when that tricky-to-answer question comes out of the blue? Sometimes we just don't know what to say, so we simply change the subject or give a quick, throwaway answer—and hope it doesn't come up again. In this book, Dr. Robyn Silverman takes you through the whole spectrum of kids' curious questions.

TV stars Noel and Sue beat all the odds to stay together and become Britain’s biggest family with 22 children. Meeting as youngsters, Sue first fell pregnant at a young age and the teenage lovebirds, both adopted as babies, were determined to bring up their first baby and build a family together. Their love story continued to blossom—and their children kept on coming! The couple confess to having had an addiction with a difference—a positive addiction motivated by love.

Are you tired of suffering over your changing body as you age? Do you want to learn how to navigate difficult challenges and find fulfillment in your later years? Every Flower Fades offers a spiritual approach to aging that will change your perspective on your aging body and help you embrace the beauty of getting older.

Whether you’re an inspiring entrepreneur, or a well-established business owner this book is for you! Whether you have a desire to be a mommy or are an already seasoned parent, this book is for you! Mommypreneur is an elaborate mixture of my influences and my takeaways. It’s my version of a handbook teaching you how to raise your babies and your bank account and enjoy the journey while you do it! Mommypreneur talks about the people and experiences from childhood to adulthood that molded my initial belief system.

Greta Eskridge, mom of four and unlikely porn fighter, knows that it's not easy for parents to start a frank conversation about porn. The fear of saying the "wrong" thing or worry about how to answer uncomfortable questions can prevent them from connecting with their kids, but avoidance isn't the solution. In this book, Greta will help parents understand how essential it is to push through the awkwardness and show them how to create a safe space for conversation while tackling the toughest topics with confidence.

Ten years ago, the first edition of A Dignified Life changed the way the caregiving community approached Alzheimer's disease by showing caregivers how to act as a Best Friend to the person. Firmly grounded in the latest knowledge about dementia, this expanded edition offers a wealth of tips and advice.

Family scapegoating is an insidious form of "invisible" abuse that is difficult to recognize. It is therefore critical that adult survivors of dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems understand what type of abuse they are trying to recover from. In Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed, licensed psychotherapist and family systems expert Rebecca C. Mandeville uses her research findings on what she named "Family Scapegoating Abuse" (FSA) to help survivors recognize and release the damaging "scapegoat" narrative associated with the family "identified patient" role.

Génération anxieuse : best-seller n° 1 et un incontournable pour tous les parents ! Le livre de l’année 2024 selon le Times, FT, Economist et Independent ! Génération anxieuse, l'un des livres préférés de Barack Obama, est un best-seller international qui explore en profondeur les origines de l'épidémie de troubles de santé mentale qui frappe la jeunesse d'aujourd'hui. Ce livre audio vous offre une perspective unique sur les défis psychologiques auxquels les adolescents et les jeunes adultes sont confrontés.

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you being controlled by others who say they care about you? Do you feel you have no power to change your life? Toxic people can be found anywhere in everyday life. They can be found in intimate relationships, in the workplace and in places of worship. They are self-centred, abusive, manipulative, and lacking empathy. They may be referred to as narcissistic, selfish, or sociopathic. They often mask their negative traits by being charming or friendly.

Cómo callar el eco de las heridas de tu infancia en la vida adulta. El trauma es como un eco, es revivir constantemente en la vida adulta una herida que no escuchamos cuando éramos niños. ¿Te cuesta trabajo establecer vínculos profundos con quienes te rodean? ¿No puedes ser sincero sobre las emociones que afrontas día con día? ¿Te sientes agotado porque la ansiedad no te deja dormir? Léelo las veces que sean necesarias. No estás solo y, de hecho, deberías dejar de culparte.

Are you ready to recover from toxic relationships, heal from past trauma, and reclaim your life? Drawing from personal experience and extensive research, author Cassandra McBride offers a transformative journey through four essential guides.

Have you ever felt stuck in the same toxic cycles—self-doubt, unhealthy relationships, or negative thoughts that just won’t go away? Maybe you don’t think of yourself as toxic, but sometimes, in certain situations, you notice behaviors you’re not proud of. You’re not alone. And most importantly—you’re not doomed to stay this way. This book isn’t about judging yourself or others. It’s about understanding where toxic patterns come from, how they take root, and how to finally let them go so you can build a life that feels lighter, healthier, and more fulfilling.

Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what really mattered when it came to playing baseball. It wasn't attention from fans or the trophy at the end of a season that guided his morals, but the hard-won discipline, labor, and humility that he incorporated into every game he played. Now, in The Dad Coach, Matheny puts his philosophy into action and provides a step-by-step template for coaches and parents to develop solid fundamentals and a strong sense of character in their players.

What if someone close to you isn’t who they seem? The charming friend who twists your words. The partner whose love feels like a trap. The coworker whose actions leave you doubting your own mind. Could they be a narcissist? In Spot the Narcissist: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Un-Manipulatable, you’ll uncover the hidden signs of toxic behaviors, the manipulation tactics that keep you stuck, and the tools to break free. Whether you’re questioning a current relationship or trying to recover from a past one, this guide is your step-by-step roadmap to clarity, healing, and freedom.

When you enlist in the United States military, you don't just sign up for duty; you also commit your loved ones to lives of service all their own. No one knows this better than Elaine Brye, an "Army brat" turned military wife and the mother of four officers—one each in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. For more than a decade she's endured countless teary goodbyes, empty chairs at Thanksgiving dinners, and sleepless hours waiting for phone calls in the night. She's navigated the complicated tangle of emotions that are part and parcel of life as a military mother.

Reclaim your life from the narcissist's grip, even if you’ve felt trapped in a relationship for years without hope of change. Are your empathy and kindness constantly taken advantage of, leaving you drained and questioning your reality? Are you desperately searching for ways to protect yourself and regain your self-worth? You're definitely not alone. Many empaths find themselves entangled in toxic relationships with narcissists, struggling to set boundaries and often feeling powerless.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK. Orice persoană implicată în creșterea și educarea copiilor s-a confruntat cu situații în care, pe moment, fie a rămas fără cuvinte, fie a reacționat cu strigăte și amenințări. Ni se întâmplă adesea să le vorbim copiilor explicându-le de ce le cerem un anumit lucru și ei pur și simplu să nu ne asculte.

The Church today does not expect what it ought to from children and their parents, and this can be attributed in large part to a flawed concept of youth ministry. This need not and should not be so. This essay discusses the reasons behind the problem and proposes some biblical solutions.

Nous connaissons tous la notion d'enfant intérieur, cette part de nous, de notre enfance, qui s'active dès que nous sommes face à nos blessures du passé. Nous savons qu'il est primordial d'avoir conscience que notre enfant intérieur est en nous et que l'adulte que nous sommes a pour mission d'en prendre soin, s'il souhaite sortir des schémas toxiques que la vie lui remet sur un plateau tant qu'il n'a pas brisé le cercle et appris de ses expériences. L'adolescent intérieur, c'est l'étape suivante.

Convierte los retos a los que se enfrenta tu hijo en triunfos: Descubre el secreto para criar hijos resilientes, ¡sin sentirte abrumado por los crecientes desafíos de la paternidad moderna! Imagínate estar equipado con una plétora de estrategias, herramientas y conocimientos para ayudar a tus hijos a cultivar la resiliencia ante la adversidad. Esta guía práctica está aquí para ayudarte a hacer precisamente eso.

Introducción a educar en positivo. Un libro pensado para mostrar algunos recursos de cómo establecer límites con amabilidad y romper patrones en la crianza de tus hijos para educar de una forma más respetuosa.

El abuso narcisista y la codependencia en una relación son más comunes de lo que piensas. Y lo que es peor, la mayoría de las víctimas ni siquiera se dan cuenta de lo que realmente está sucediendo, lo que las deja sintiéndose atrapadas e impotentes. Pero no tiene que ser así.

Las víctimas del abuso narcisista, el gaslighting y la manipulación a menudo luchan por reconocer las señales del abuso emocional y se sienten impotentes frente a la manipulación psicológica. Imagina tener que cuestionar constantemente tu propia realidad. El impacto en tu autoestima, bienestar mental y felicidad en general es incalculable. Pero ya no tiene por qué ser así. Este audiolibro, desentraña las intrincadas capas del gaslighting, la manipulación y las técnicas de psicología oscura para que puedas protegerte mejor y recuperar el control sobre tu vida.