Active Parenting

There is no one way to raise a child. Each child is unique and can vary in so many ways in abilities and behavior from others in their group. Ramgopal Vallath, indebted to his own parents for an upbringing that has helped him overcome great challenges and difficulties, set out to meet numerous parents to work out some common guidelines that could help groom a child. This book is the result, and bound to reach out and move its listeners, leaving lessons of lasting use in one of the most important tasks a parent undertakes: raising a child to be a healthy, resilient, positive adult.

From Robert A. Johnson, the bestselling author of Transformation, Owning Your Own Shadow, and the groundbreaking works He, She, and We, comes a practical four-step approach to using dreams and the imagination for a journey of inner transformation. In Inner Work, the renowned Jungian analyst...

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 ...

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: ...

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.

This fully revised third edition of Co-Active Coaching has been updated to reflect the expanded vision of the newly updated Co-Active Model and coaching course curriculum at The Coaches Training Institute, the training organization founded and run by the authors for 20 years. The third edition emphasizes evoking transformational change in the client and extends the use of the Co-Active Model into leadership management and its effectiveness throughout organizations.

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.

To listen actively is to listen with complete attention and an engaged mind and body. And, while it may come naturally to some, it's also a skill that can be honed through practice. Active Listening Techniques will help you do just that, so you can ensure the people around you feel respected, understood, and heard. Through 30 practical communication tools, you'll acquire the skills you need to better get your message across, allowing you to cultivate healthier personal relationships, achieve greater career success, and more.

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!

Are you an expectant father? This book is about what comes after the birth. It’s about how to raise your children. It’s about how to teach them how to think. This book teaches you the deeper level algorithms that will give your kids a compounding advantage throughout their lives.

As we gracefully transition into our golden years, it's natural to crave an active, fulfilling lifestyle that nurtures both mind and spirit. But how do you stay mentally agile amidst the challenges of aging? Envision a journey emboldened by puzzles, brain teasers and exercise activities crafted to rejuvenate, uplift, and ignite the curiosity within. The 90-Day Challenge inside promises to deliver precisely that.

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

Almost everything we want in life involves other people. Whether you want a better social life, a promotion at work, or a good romantic relationship, it all depends on the way you communicate. Lack of communication skills is exactly what ruins most peoples’ lives. Luckily, "communicating" is not only simple and straightforward but also easy to master, even if you’re shy, introverted or have social anxiety. This book will guide you on how you can quickly move through conversations, and express yourself in a manner that is conducive to relationship-building and productivity.

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.

If you're single and have a phone, chances are you've been subjected to the wonderful world of dating in the digital age. These days it seems like no one wants to commit to each other; everyone just wants to pick over the proverbial dating buffet and keep their options wide open. Between Tinder, OkCupid, casual sex, avoiding the "what are we" talk, and the inevitable and oh-so-charming "u up?" text, it can be a bizarre world to navigate. Luckily, we're all in this together.

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.

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.

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.

Active Listening is a short 1957 work by Drs. Carl R. Rogers and Richard E. Farson, two influential American psychologists. The work brings the counselling technique of active listening to the layperson, demonstrating how it can be applied to interactions between an employee and employer.

Drawing on his experience as a 30-year survivor of a "terminal" cancer diagnosis and his training as a licensed psychologist, Neil Fiore provides deep insight and practical tools. Wise and compassionate, this audio book shows patients and their families how to work with medical caregivers, communicate with each other, and overcome feelings of helplessness.