Essential Family

For family members of people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), home life is routinely unpredictable and frequently unbearable. Extreme mood swings, impulsive behaviors, unfair blaming and criticism, and suicidal tendencies - common conduct among those who suffer from the disorder - leave family members feeling confused, hurt, and helpless.

Navigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effort - and it just got simpler, with this empowering, step-by-step guide to communicating about the things that matter most to you and your partner. Drawing on 40 years of research from their world-famous Love Lab, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman invite couples on eight fun, easy, and profoundly rewarding dates, each one focused on a make-or-break issue: trust, conflict, sex, money, family, adventure, spirituality, and dreams.

A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction “An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or...

🌿 Start Transforming Your Family’s Health with 500+ Amish Herbal Remedies, Perfect for Busy Women & Moms! Are you looking for a way to care for your family's health that moves beyond conventional, chemical-filled medications and their potential side effects? Imagine having the knowledge to use natural, age-old remedies to support their well-being. Picture yourself empowered to naturally care for your family, with a resourceful approach that saves you time, money, and worry. With 500+ simple and informative herbal remedies, this is the ONLY guidebook you will EVER NEED to live a healthy...

No one wants to think about getting older. It’s true. At any age, when things are moving along normally day to day and everyone seems fit and well, there seems no reason to think about future problems that your friends and relatives might (and probably will) come across as they age. In fact, it might even seem a little morbid to think such thoughts, or possibly even tempting fate? Yet there will come a time when you must raise these issues, and ideally, this should be before any problems arise.

Awakening Fertility is a loving guide to accompany you along the road to whatever is next for you - whether it be a child or a deeper understanding of what it means to be a woman and the power that lies in your heart and in your womb. Including 25 healing recipes, Awakening Fertility is a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance to those desiring to become mothers. As opposed to the countless other books on "trying to conceive," Awakening Fertility looks at this time before motherhood as a chance for discovery and growth.

Family Office for Beginners: The Essential Guide to Protect Assets, Reduce Taxes, and Build Generational Wealth Take control of your financial future with the strategies used by the world’s wealthiest families. This beginner-friendly guide simplifies the powerful tools of a family office so you can protect what you’ve built, reduce your taxes, and create lasting wealth for generations. Inside you’ll learn how to: Protect assets from lawsuits, creditors, and risks Legally minimize taxes with proven structures Build and preserve generational wealth Use trusts, wills, and estate planning...

Ready to take your stepfamily to the next level? In Stepparenting Made Simple you’ll discover in a succinct book, real-life insights and practical strategies to help you build a strong, supportive, and loving family. Written by someone who has lived on both sides of a blended family—as a stepchild and a stepparent—this book offers valuable wisdom, personal experiences, and actionable steps to help you: ✅ Foster meaningful connections between step-siblings and parents ✅ Manage complex emotions and family dynamics with care ✅ Establish effective co-parenting and communication ...

Una guía imprescindible para orientar y alimentar el desarrollo mental de tu hijo.

Understand developmental trauma and reactive attachment disorder (RAD). Learn tips and tricks to help you to navigate "the system". Get resource recommendations that will provide a way forward. Adopting or fostering a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is beyond challenging. They may have violent outbursts, engage in outlandish behavior like lying, stealing, playing with feces, and hoarding food. With histories of early childhood trauma, kids with RAD too often break even the most loving of caregivers.

National bestselling author Erica Bauermeister returns to the enchanting world of The School of Essential Ingredients in this luminous sequel. Lillian and her restaurant have a way of drawing people together. There’s Al, the accountant who finds meaning in numbers and ritual; Chloe, a budding...

American baby boomers are aging, and 15 million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in US history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals, as well as for society. This book is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers". Author Sara Zeff Geber takes listeners on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and then suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship-building and rigorous planning for their future.

If you have a daughter with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may feel frustration, shame, and your family may be at the breaking point dealing with angry outbursts, threats, and constant emergencies. You may even feel guilty for not enjoying spending time with your child - but how can you when her behavior is abusive toward you and the rest of your family? You need solid skills you can use now to help your daughter and hold your family together.

Baby-led weaning is the healthy, natural way to start your baby on solid foods - no stress, no fuss, no mush! Ten years ago, Baby-Led Weaning ended the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed purees. In fact, at about six months, most babies are ready to discover solid food for themselves. Today, baby-led weaning (BLW) is a global phenomenon - and this 10th anniversary edition of the definitive guide explains all its benefits.

The fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this critical developmental window. “This book is a...

With thoughtful questions that encourage couples to examine themselves and their relationships, 9 Essential Conversations before You Say I Do will help couples thrive not only in the early months of their marriage but also in the years to come.

The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on author Heng Ou's own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of “confinement”, in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth.

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2026? Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, The Essential Disney Trip Guide is your ultimate companion to making the most of every moment—without the overwhelm. Written by Anthony Russo, a dad of two and a frequent Disney traveler, this guide is packed with real-world advice, updated tips, and practical planning strategies for families who want a magical vacation that’s also stress-free and budget-friendly. Anthony understands what families need—because he’s been there. Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll find everything you ...

Uncover new sides of family members you've known your entire life with this indispensable guide. Just as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family's personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In The Essential Questions, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connection with them in the process.

Wish Your 9 Year Old Could Make Smarter Choices? Essential Life Skills Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know prepares boys and girls ages 8 to 10 with real world confidence through essential life skills for kids. This practical life skills book teaches every child how to make decisions, build independence, and strengthen emotional intelligence early. Packed with activities and relatable examples, this guide makes teaching practical techniques easy for parents and fun for children.