Active Parenting

What do you want your child to be? There is no one way to raise a child. Each child is unique and can vary in so many ways in abilities and behaviour from others in their group. Ramgopal Vallath, indebted to his own parents for an upbringing that has helped him overcome great challenges and...

This book is designed to encourage, teach, and challenge teenagers and adults to develop healthy habits, disciplines, and valuable life lessons. Topics range from money management, developing valuable skills for communication in the workplace, how to handle failure, choosing friends wisely, and learning to step out of your comfort zone to reach your true potential. Each chapter uses powerful stories, as well as action steps, and challenges to re-enforce the lesson.

Are you ready to say goodbye to diapers - without the stress, tears, or guesswork? "Boys Potty Training: 3 Days to Ditch the Diapers" is your complete, compassionate guide to helping your little boy make the big leap from diapers to underwear - in just one long weekend. Written by parenting expert Deborah Hopkins, this encouraging, step-by-step manual takes the overwhelm out of potty training with a practical, positive approach designed for real families. Whether you’re training a toddler, an older child, or even twins, you’ll learn how to: Recognize the right time to start (spoiler: ...

In today’s fast-paced world, real listening is rare—but it can change everything. Whether you want to communicate better at work, strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, or be more present, active listening is one of the most valuable skills you can build. Do you catch yourself planning your reply instead of listening? Miss key details? Interrupt without meaning to? Hear the words but miss the emotion?

Do you want to improve your relationships and productivity, all by simply changing your listening habits? You already understand the importance of quality communication. But good communication is built not on speaking but on listening. In 10 easy steps, you can go from being a poor listener to an excellent one. At each step, you’ll learn how to navigate the pitfalls of strained communication, transforming your ability to exchange accurate, complete information and deepen emotional understanding and connectedness.

Find joy and fulfillment in retirement, even if you’re unsure where to begin! Are you wondering how to make the most of your newfound freedom? Whether you’re looking for purpose, adventure, or ways to stay active, this guide offers endless ideas for crafting a life filled with excitement, engagement, and connection.

Struggle with small talk? Miss out on opportunities due to awkward conversations? Discover the keys to confident communication, even as an introvert. Being introverted doesn't mean you can't excel in social situations. Turn this skill into an advantage. Forge deeper connections today!

From boot camp to deployment to PTSD, the essential guide for military families 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”...

Read by the author. You were wired for joy. Not put-a-fake-smile-on-it joy. Not I-feel-guilty-about-being-sad joy. But deep-down, laugh-out-loud, overflowing joy that thrives no matter your personality or circumstances. It's time to take your joy back! Maybe you're wondering why life has to be...

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an argument with someone who just isn’t getting it? Most of us miss out on the visual emotive cues we see during direct interpersonal communication. Without these important context clues, we struggle to grasp the intent of the messenger and often the real meaning of the message. To make matters worse, our dependence on instant communication, like text messaging and email, has resulted in forgetting how to talk to one another in person.

Using Active Listening to Improve Your Communication Skills is for anyone seeking to improve their ability to communicate. If you are a spouse, corporate executive, entrepreneur, student, or stay-at-home parent, the methods described in this book can set the stage for a personal transformation.

Do you want to avoid misunderstandings and live a happier life with your loved one? In that case, active listening can be the key. In a world filled with constant chatter and distractions, we often forget the profound impact that genuine listening can have on our relationships. This book is engaging and a quick, practical, and enjoyable listen that will help you embark on a journey to unlock the secret to forge a deeper relationship with your loved one.

It's a fact that parenting is hard enough in a family where two parents love and respect each other. After divorce, when the respect has diminished and the love has often turned to intense dislike, co-parenting can be nearly impossible, driving one or both parents to the brink of insanity. Joint Custody with a Jerk offers many proven communication techniques that help you deal with your difficult ex-husband or ex-wife.

No relationship can survive without communication. Discover how you can rekindle your relationship by following this seven step action plan.

Master the 7 Essential Listening Skills That Build Deep Trust, Defuse Conflict & Transform Every ConversationMost people believe they’re good listeners. But if that were true, then: arguments wouldn’t escalate so quickly,relationships wouldn’t quietly drift apart,and “You’re not listening” wouldn’t be so common. Here’s the truth: Most people hear. Very few truly listen.

Turn Anxiety into Anticipation Becoming a dad can be exciting and terrifying. You want to support your partner, navigate the nine-month roller coaster, and be fully prepared when your baby arrives. This book turns confusion into clarity, and questions into confident answers. It's your ultimate roadmap to fatherhood, packed with insights, strategies, and real-life wisdom to empower your journey into exceptional fatherhood. Become the Dad You Aspire to Be! This book is a captivating narrative filled with heartfelt stories and practical advice, crafted to help you become the best man and ...

Discover the secrets to a deeper, unbreakable bond with your teenage daughter. It's amazing how, one day, a tiny little angel with tiny feet came into your life and drastically changed your whole world. The once clingy, can't-sleep-without-you baby is now a full-fledged teenager, complete with mood swings and a phone that she's glued to. You start thinking, "Is this how it's going to be from now on? Have I lost my daughter forever?" or the most dreaded question, "Does she still love me?"

The Child as a Scientist: Piaget’s Theory of Active Learning and How Children Build Knowledge is a clear and engaging guide to understanding how children think, learn, and make sense of the world. This book explains Piaget’s most important ideas in a practical and accessible way, showing how concepts such as schemas, assimilation, accommodation, and equilibration shape cognitive development from infancy through adolescence. Each chapter offers real examples, developmental insights, and meaningful explanations that help readers see the world through the child’s eyes. Designed for ...

Most people think that good conversation is all about talking. But the secret to being a great conversationalist is actually being a great listener. When you know how to actively listen, you make people feel heard, keep the conversation going, and make real friends. With Listening Skills Training, you’ll learn how to be an amazing listener – and that will change your life for the better.

An American living in Sweden observes that country’s hands-on, happy approach to parenting and wonders: what if the cure to the male loneliness epidemic and burnout isn’t more friends, more faith, or even more free time…but more fathering? When Liz Kofman-Burns moved to Sweden, she...