Child Stress

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...

Do mornings in your home feel rushed, stressful, and overwhelming? Does your child struggle with waking up, getting dressed, brushing teeth, eating breakfast, following directions, or transitioning to school? For many autistic and neurodivergent children, mornings can be one of the most challenging parts of the day. Sensory sensitivities, transitions, executive functioning difficulties, anxiety, and changes in routine can quickly turn simple tasks into stressful experiences for both children and parents. The good news is that with understanding, structure, and supportive strategies, ...

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.

YOUR CHILD'S PERFECT NIGHTLY RITUAL. 100 Sleep Stories for Kids Ages 7–11. Just press play and let the stories flow seamlessly—one cozy tale after another guides them to sleep naturally (with the audio format). Bedtime battles? Racing worries about school, friends, or feeling "different"? Your child stares at the ceiling while their mind spins—waking up grumpy, day after draining day. This collection delivers their sleep magic. Packed with 100 cozy sleep stories, it outshines basic bedtime books by immersing kids ages 7–11 in gentle mysteries and peaceful worlds—from whispering ...

EVER FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING GOES WRONG AT THE WORST POSSIBLE MOMENT? You study for hours... and blank out during the test. You finally get the courage to say something... and it comes out completely wrong. You make a plan, get excited, and then something unexpected ruins everything. Welcome to Murphy's Law. If you've ever felt frustrated, embarrassed, unlucky, overwhelmed, or convinced that life keeps throwing obstacles in your way, you're not alone. The truth is: Every teen faces setbacks. Every teen makes mistakes. Every teen has awkward moments, bad days, and plans that fall apart. The ...

Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids helps children’s ministry leaders understand trauma and strengthen their ministries to serve and disciple hurting kids.

An urgent argument that child sexual abuse is preventable, not inevitable—and that we are the first generation with the tools to stop it. One in five children will experience sexual abuse before their eighteenth birthday. It happens in every country, every state, every city, every neighborhood...

The Wounds We Carry is a powerful and compassionate guide for anyone living in the long shadow of childhood trauma and Complex PTSD. Written by trauma survivor and healing advocate Emily Grace Carter, this book blends lived experience with research-backed practices to help you break free from the invisible burdens you've been carrying for years. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, ashamed, or exhausted, this book will meet you where you are—with empathy, honesty, and hope.

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.

In her trademark gentle, supportive and reassuring style, best-selling author Sarah Ockwell-Smith shows that while we all lose it at times, everyone can become a calmer parent. Based on her many years' experience working with parents, Sarah provides research, advice and practical exercises that will set you on the path to calmer parenting that will benefit both you and your child.

Family life can feel overwhelming when autism-related challenges affect daily routines, communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and relationships. Parents often find themselves constantly managing meltdowns, transitions, school demands, family responsibilities, and the emotional needs of everyone in the household. Calm Family Life with Autism provides a practical roadmap for creating a more peaceful, supportive, and connected family environment. Rather than focusing solely on behavior management, this book helps parents understand the underlying factors that contribute to ...

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?...

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.

Written by a pediatrician and based in proven-effective mindfulness techniques, this book will help you and your child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) keep calm, flexible, and in control. 

You love your kids. So why does parenting sometimes bring out the worst in you? If you’re exhausted from yelling… If you feel triggered by small things… If you promise yourself you’ll stay calm — and then lose it anyway… You are not failing. You are overwhelmed And there’s a reason why- Modern parenting is relentless. The mental load is constant. The pressure to “get it right” is intense. And when your nervous system is overloaded, patience disappears — no matter how much you love your child. When Parenting Feels Too Hard isn’t another discipline manual filled with ...

Meditation is one of the most popular forms of complimentary therapy for mental, emotional, and physical conditions on the planet. And when it comes to PTSD, its effectiveness is no different. Meditations can help with things such as reducing stress levels and improving sleep. Science and medicine are on the side of meditation. But even if you’re still skeptical, what do you have to lose?

Anger, frustration, and loneliness are the most destructive diseases on the planet - by far - and we are not adequately addressing their causes and solutions. Finally, in Real Love and Post-Childhood Stress Disorder, we can learn about why we're angry and lonely, along with the real reasons we have relationship problems, and we can learn to actually eliminate these conditions.

Have you ever felt like your past still lives inside your body—no matter how much you try to move on? 💙 Includes access to a BONUS DIGITAL TOOLKIT — your printable companion with gentle worksheets and reflection guides to support your progress beyond the page. When flashbacks, anxiety, or emotional numbness keep returning, your nervous system isn't broken—it's trying to protect you. 🌿 EMDR Therapy Simplified is an evidence-informed, full-color workbook that shows how trauma healing really works—and gives you safe, practical tools to begin. Grounded in the science of EMDR (Eye ...

Christopher Waters survived a childhood built on violence, fear, and emotional chaos. Long before Iraq, he had already learned how to live in survival mode. In The Child I Took to War, Waters delivers a brutally honest memoir that exposes the devastating collision between childhood trauma and combat PTSD. From the trailer houses of Texas to the battlefields of Iraq, this unforgettable story follows a young man searching for purpose, brotherhood, and escape through military service; only to discover that some wars continue long after the firefight ends.