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Help your adult children live their best life possible. More than one-third of 18-34-year-olds are living in their parents’ home, and one in four of them does not go to school or work each day. This situation is leaving more than a few parents of adult children wondering how they can graciously nudge them out without flushing their relationship down the drain. Parenting young adult children includes teaching them adulting stuff so they can leave home and build their own life. You’ve done this, so why won’t they go? Susan Forester has gathered advice, guidance, and statistics from ...

Are you tired of yelling… but don’t know how else to get through to your kids? You love your children deeply, yet some days it feels like the only way to get them to listen is by raising your voice. The guilt after shouting lingers. You promise yourself tomorrow will be different—but tomorrow comes, and the cycle repeats. You’re not alone. And you’re not failing. You simply need a new way forward. In The Calm Parent’s Guide, parenting coach Sarah Mitchell shows you how to break free from the cycle of yelling and guilt and replace it with calm, connection, and joy. With relatable...

If you think her only options are parenting and abortion, this book is for you. American adoption is nothing like it used to be. Those forced, secret adoptions hurt women and their children. Thankfully, adoption in the US has changed dramatically. If you never thought about suggesting adoption, (and never thought you would!), this book is for you.

Have you noticed that your sweet little son has become rebellious and impossible to manage? Don't be scared, your son is becoming a teenager. Like any parent, you find it hard to accept that your little baby is growing so fast. Until a few years ago, you were able to keep him under control, and he was the most obedient child in the world. But lately, you've started to notice changes. He has changed his way of dressing, he wants to look bigger to impress his friends, and he no longer respects the rules of the house.

You've been preparing for this moment for years. College applications. Graduation. Moving day. You thought you were ready. You thought you'd feel relief, maybe even excitement. But instead, you're standing in their empty room, looking at the posters still on the wall, the clothes still in the closet, and you realize: This isn't what you expected. Everyone told you about the empty nest. They said you'd have more time, more freedom, more space. They said you'd finally get your life back. But here's what they didn't tell you: When your kids leave, something else leaves with them. Your purpose....

FACE IT: WE EMPATHS ARE FOOD FOR NARCISSISTS, BUT ONLY AS LONG AS WE REMAIN BROKEN. When you’re fractured, you can’t heal. Think of a shattered vessel. Unless glue (healing) is applied to the splintered edges, the pieces cannot stick together. There is a Japanese Art Form called Kintsugi: It’s where the broken pieces, put together - with gold glue - become a much stronger, more strangely beautiful vessel after being put back together. And isn’t that so like you? Weren’t you always “strange” to begin with? Didn’t you always feel like you didn’t quite belong? So aren’t you...

A Black Girl’s Cry, author Danyelle Scroggins intimately explores the real-life struggles Black girls face—racism, failed relationships, corporate tension, broken friendships, and deep emotional pain. But in the midst of these challenges, Scroggins poses a powerful and unexpected question: What happens when a Black mother chooses to teach her daughters more about Christ than about the struggle of being Black in America? As a young mother who understood firsthand what it meant to be African American, she made a bold decision—to raise her daughters in faith before fear. For her, knowing...

Letters I Wish My Dad Wrote Funny, Soulful, and Slightly Inappropriate Reflections on Life, Loss, and the Mystery of Socks What if your dad could still give you advice—just when you needed it most? He never wrote these letters. So I did. Letters I Wish My Dad Wrote is a love letter to grief, laughter, socks that vanish in the dryer, and the very human mess of being alive. Part memoir, part imagined correspondence, and part philosophical hug, this book is what happens when you lose your father… and remember that energy isn’t destroyed—it’s transformed. His voice didn’t disappear....

Unlock the pathway to independence with Helping Young Adults Find Their Way, an insightful guide crafted to support parents and young adults navigating the often turbulent transition to adulthood. This comprehensive eBook sheds light on the multifaceted challenges of today’s “failure to launch” phenomenon, offering practical solutions for transforming these obstacles into stepping stones toward autonomy. Dive into explanations of the psychological, societal, and economic influences that impact young adults' move toward independence. You'll uncover the myths and realities of adulthood ...

In Love Letters to My Children: A Mother’s Journey of Forgiveness and Generational Healing, author Katie Simpson shares a raw and redemptive memoir told through heartfelt letters to her children. Each chapter captures a milestone of life—first love, heartbreak, marriage, independence, and motherhood—blending memory, wisdom, and deep reflection.

In the explosive fourth installment of the Her Man, My Secret series, Mia is battling what feels like postpartum depression, trying to be the perfect wife and mother while her past refuses to let her go. Kevin senses her slipping away, and just when he thinks he’s fixed everything, an old mistake threatens to destroy it all. Lea is finally happy, engaged to Mello and starting fresh, until her ex, Ace, finds out. Their co-parenting peace shatters, and he gives her an ultimatum that could cost her everything. Some secrets stay buried. Others explode.

Ninety-five percent of American kids have Internet access by age 11; the average number of texts a teenager sends each month is well over 3,000. More families report that technology makes life with children more challenging, not less, as parents today struggle with questions previous generations never faced: Is my 13-year-old responsible enough for a Facebook page? What will happen if I give my nine-year-old a cell phone?

Every parents wants their child to be happy and to do well when they grow up. But what are the qualities they need to make a success of their lives? How can you encourage kindness in your children? And resilience and honesty? And why is having a backbone important for the healthy development of your child? From babies to teenagers, Backbone: How To Build The Character Your Child Needs To Succeed shows parents the essential steps they need to take.

There is a special bond between mothers and their sons, and it never goes away. This book contains some of the best stories and poems from Chicken Soup's library honoring that lifelong relationship between mothers and their male offspring.

Coming from a place of overwhelming compassion for both the addict and the parent, Patty provides a no-nonsense approach to instructing parents on healthier ways to navigate the challenges they face as the parent of a struggling child, whether the child is 14 or 54. She offers clear and concise dos and don'ts to help parents protect themselves from the ravages of this disease. She debunks terms like enabling, detachment, and self-care and guides parents through practical tools and behaviors to help them begin to find peace even if their child continues to struggle.

Unlock the profound and heartwarming journey between fathers and daughters with "The Dad-Daughter Bond." This insightful eBook delves into the rich tapestry of father-daughter relationships, providing practical guidance to strengthen this unique connection. From the very first chapter, discover the intricate dynamics that shape this bond. Learn about the foundational moments that form deep-rooted connections and the unique communication styles that can bridge any gap. Celebrate victories, no matter how small, and understand the importance of providing a safe and encouraging environment. ...

If your child has taken a prodigal path, you need the transforming power of hope...hope that will not only empower you to persevere through this journey, but will also enable you to interact with your child in a positive way. Candidly sharing from her personal journey with a daughter whose life took an alarming detour, "The Hope Lady" Karen Sebastian offers refreshing Biblical perspectives, which will help you receive and impart God's gift of hope. Rather than dealing with external manifestations of rebellion, The Power of Hope for Prodigals addresses issues of the heart and leads the ...

You've got the basics down. Now go deeper. The first parenting book gave you the foundation—presence, validation, consistency, autonomy, and self-care. This book tackles what comes next. Because parenting keeps presenting new puzzles. It could be the disconnect you feel with your teenager. You used to know everything about their life. Now you know nothing. Maybe it's the guilt from last week's blowup—you lost your temper and saw the hurt on their face. Perhaps it's the nagging sense that you no longer really know your child. This book addresses the nuances. THE 5 DEEPER PRACTICES: The ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take off on an endless adventure and never come home? There have been so many junctures in my life where I thought I should write this story. Many times, I didn’t because I knew it wasn’t completely written yet. Other times I didn’t do it because it wasn’t mine to tell. Over time it became too vast and complex to explain. Incomprehensible. Unbelievable. Impossible. Improbable. Crazy. And then the part of the story that wasn’t mine to tell became something that only I could tell. In the years of this evolution, I shrunk away from my ...

"El libro cumple una doble función: responde de manera práctica y humana a las preguntas que se hacen los hijos sobre cómo tener una relación más sana con sus padres cuando envejecen y a las que nos hacemos los de 60 y más sobre cómo queremos que sea nuestro futuro." - Concha León Portilla.