Child Stress

Stress Management for Adult Children of Alcoholics is a book for those who grew up in a home where addiction caused post-traumatic stress. In this book, ACOA will discover why they think, believe, and feel so negatively about themselves. Why do they struggle with relationships, self-worth, and happiness in life. Best-selling author and stress management expert Lolita Guarin examines one trigger at a time, of 25 triggers, and provides exercises, personal stories, and even jokes to help ACOA manage their triggers at home, in relationships, and in the workplace.

There’s no such thing as a bad kid. That’s what a lifetime of experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult, out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem, there’s a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom, this radical new...

Struggling to quiet your mind at night? Let gentle stories carry you into rest. 20 Sleep Stories for Adults and Children is a calming collection of soothing bedtime stories designed to help the body relax, the breath slow, and the mind drift naturally into sleep. Set in the peaceful world of Quiet Meadow Forest, these stories follow gentle animal friends as they wander through moonlit meadows, glowing gardens, quiet streams, and cozy evening moments. Each story is written with a slow, comforting rhythm and subtle breathing cues—inviting you to breathe in… and out… and let the day ...

Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, depression, a lack of confidence, and many other mental and physical ailments may be a result of childhood trauma you have endured. Uncovering, accepting, and healing this childhood trauma will allow you to let go of the pain, releasing yourself from the guilt, shame, and self-destruction you have been living with. This book will provide you with tools and strategies to heal your childhood trauma allowing you to live fully.

If you’re struggling with unresolved childhood trauma, reconnecting with your vulnerable inner child can unlock profound healing and set the stage for profound personal growth. Written by an expert in childhood trauma, this gentle guide presents an integrative approach that merges inner child work with self-compassion techniques to help you “reparent” the wounded aspects of yourself that were lost, frozen in time, or traumatized—so you can start moving toward the life you were meant to live.

Do you have to clean, declutter, organize, and maintain order in the house by yourself? At the same time, you are distracted by other, more important things - work, family, hobbies, and new ideas. Or maybe you think you're lazy. Allow yourself this! Do you want to know how to be happy, successful, and free? You are entirely unprepared to dedicate your life to cleaning, washing, and cleaning your beloved home. Your children and your spouse do not take responsibility for cleanliness in the house, even in their rooms. How can you have harmony not only at work, in your career, but also at home?...

You can raise confident, emotionally intelligent children — and stay calm, connected, and grounded while doing it. Parenting doesn’t have to mean constant stress, guilt, or second-guessing. With the right understanding, you can create a home filled with trust, empathy, and resilience — without losing yourself in the process. In Raise Children Without Losing Your Mind, psychologist and parenting expert Olivia E. Barrett offers a compassionate, science-based guide to help you understand your child’s emotions, strengthen your bond, and bring more ease into everyday life. You’ll learn...

Healing from Childhood Trauma is your compassionate roadmap to understanding and transforming the wounds that shaped you. Blending trauma-informed psychology with heart-centered guidance, Lily Hart takes you on a gentle journey of self-discovery, helping you uncover how early experiences molded your attachment style, emotional habits, and sense of self-worth—and how to finally break free.

This essential guide, written by an expert in pediatric pain management, is the practical, accessible, and comprehensive resource that families and caregivers have been waiting for. It offers in-the-moment strategies for managing a child’s pain along with expert advice for fostering long-term comfort and is the foremost resource for parents and caregivers seeking ways to help their child increase comfort and overcome chronic pain.

Your inner child has the clues you’re looking for—and when you make them feel safe and loved, you’ll find that everything begins to fall into place. Childhood trauma can be extreme… or things so small that you might not even recognize them as traumatic. But everything that happened to you when you were a child has left its mark—and it’s still affecting you today.

An intimate, vulnerable and, compassionate conversation about the pain of rejection, filled with practical, biblical guidance to heal and move on with personal stories from beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer, Ginger Stache, and dozens of other women who have risen from the ashes of loss. In this...

Has your child experienced racial aggression, bullying, or harassment? Have they ever asked you why they are treated differently? If so, you are not alone. Discrimination and racism in society are a constant stressor and painful topic of conversation for many Black families. In this much-needed resource for parents of Black children, race and mental health expert Erlanger Turner combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills with mindfulness and liberation psychology to help your kids cope with race-based stress, challenge systemic oppression and marginalization, and thrive.

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a...

Your baby is unique, just like you, and this means that what works for one child might not work for another. The key lies in finding a balanced approach that encourages healthy eating. For many parents, baby-led weaning is the answer, but how can you make this method work for you without taking up hours of your day? With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll take the guesswork out of the weaning process. Rather than trying to follow strict rules that are unrealistic for the modern parent, you'll discover how to simplify and streamline the weaning process for you and your baby.

Life Didn’t Come with a Manual... Until Now. How to Deal With Everything is your essential guide to navigating life's complexities with clarity, purpose, and inner peace. This book blends practical tools with profound insights to help you: ✅ Master your mind ✅ Transform your attitude ✅ Cultivate a life of happiness and fulfillmentWhat You’ll Discover: 🔹 Attitude – Learn how your mindset shapes your reality and discover techniques to shift from negativity to positivity. 🔹 Love – Understand the transformative power of love, both for yourself and others, and how it ...

Did you know that unresolved childhood trauma can significantly impact your emotional well-being in adulthood? Research shows that addressing these wounds can lead to profound healing and personal growth. A study published in the International Journal of Regression Therapy found that Inner Child Integration Therapy notably reduces anxiety and depression, enhancing sleep quality and overall well-being.

The emotional trauma we suffer as children not only shapes our emotional lives as adults but also affects our physical health and overall well-being. Scientists now know on a biochemical level exactly how parents' chronic fights, divorce, death in the family, being bullied or hazed, and growing up with a hypercritical, alcoholic, or mentally ill parent can leave permanent, physical "fingerprints" on our brains.

When our children are born, we do everything we can to make sure they have love, food, clothing, and shelter. But despite all this, one in five children today suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder, and countless others suffer from anxiety that interferes with critical social, academic, and...

A guide to effectively communicating with teenagers by the bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child and Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child If you're a parent, you've had a moment--maybe many of them--when you've thought, "How did that conversation go so badly?" At some point...

Imagine a life where the critical voice in your head grows quiet, replaced by compassion and trust. Where joy, creativity, and peace return—the parts of you that felt alive before life’s hurts dimmed your light. This audiobook offers a compassionate, practical roadmap to heal your inner child, release the weight of your past, and step into a future where you feel grounded, worthy, and truly alive.