Overcoming Parent

Is your parenting journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion. You may be experiencing blocked care—a self-protective mechanism in your nervous system that makes it difficult to connect with your child and maintain compassion. When it happens, it’s like your heart seems to have left the relationship. But the good news is you are not a bad parent. You can heal from blocked care, and compassion can be rekindled in your heart.

In this remarkable self-help guide, Dr. Susan Forward draws on case histories and the real-life voices of adult children of toxic parents to help you free yourself from the frustrating patterns of your relationship with your parents---and discover a new world of self-confidence, inner strength, and emotional independence.

You already know that parenting a child with ASD comes with unique challenges... Now it's time to discover how you can make the journey easier. Behind every ASD diagnosis, there’s a child with an individual set of needs… and, above all else, an individual personality. Whether you suspect that your child may have ASD or you already have a diagnosis, it doesn’t change who they are. But it does mean that they will need extra support in order to feel safe and happy in the world. It’s a beautiful idea, isn’t it? Try giving a little bit of extra support when your child can smell a new ...

Parenting a child with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is difficult, stressful, and often overwhelming. Overcoming Oppositional Defiant Disorder is the first child psychology book that sets you up for success by recognizing that taking care of your child starts with taking care of yourself.

Discover a lifeline for surviving and thriving after narcissistic abuse with I Can’t Wait for My Father to Die by Emily Santos. This raw, darkly funny memoir and self-help guide follows Emily’s journey from enduring her father Richard’s psychological torment to embracing no-contact freedom at 43. Through gripping, first-hand stories of abuse—like a chilling inheritance hoax—and practical tools like the Freedom Victory Journal, Emily offers a roadmap to reclaim your worth, build a chosen family, and live free from a toxic parent’s shadow. If you loved Educated by Tara Westover ...

Unlock Your Emotional Freedom: Heal from Toxic Parenting and Transform Your Life Today Are you exhausted by the emotional turmoil of dealing with narcissistic or emotionally immature parents? You don’t have to face this alone. Healing from toxic parents and emotional empowerment are within your reach. In 13 Practical Ways to Heal from Emotionally Immature Parents: Essential Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Set Boundaries, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to reclaim your personal power, heal from past wounds, and cultivate lasting emotional resilience. Discover Proven Strategies to ...

From a licensed marriage and family therapist, this empathetic book is the key to achieving secure relationships with your loved ones and breaking away from painful patterns. Our individual attachment style plays a crucial role in the quality of our relationships and is often the strongest...

Certified biblical counselor and long-term missionary Dr. Anne Dryburgh describes in biblical terms what secularists refer to as "emotional abuse". From her long experience she explains how an abusive parent relates to a child, and the impact on the child. Her book will assist you in discovering how you can live out the profound truth that in Christ you have everything, including everything for dealing with your childhood experiences.

Depression and related illnesses threaten to wreck the lives of many teens and their families. Suicide driven by these illnesses is one of the top killers of these young people. How do teens become depressed? What does depression feel like? How can we identify it? What helps depressed teens? What hurts them? How do families cope with teen depression? Overcoming Teen Depression will guide the reader through an exploration of these and many other questions about teen depression. Teens get a great deal of information and guidance on many things from study skills to college admissions to test ...

Parenting for Independence is designed for parents of autistic emerging adults who appear stuck, unmotivated, or unwilling to launch into adult life, including those with the PDA profile. With practical strategies, neuroscience-informed insights, and a clear roadmap, Laushman equips parents to move from frustration and disempowerment to clarity and confidence.

When I was diagnosed with ADHD, it changed my life. After a childhood full of suffering and difficult times at school, in my social circle, and with my family, I was able to rest almost for the first time in my life... I wasn't crazy! This book has been a *bestseller* in Spain, with thousands of copies sold, helping countless families better understand and support children with ADHD. Children with ADHD face a reality full of very challenges that are hard to manage without help. Everyday tasks can become overwhelming, inattention can create many difficulties at school and in their ...

Danielle thinks of herself more as a Plain Jane than a woman a man would call pretty. A few days before Christmas she meets Michael, who not only calls her pretty, but makes her believe it. Michael struggles for months to overcome his grief following the loss of his wife. When he and his young son meet Danielle, he wonders if maybe it's finally time to open their hearts to someone new.

What if kids, children, adolescents, teenagers or young people are able to control their anxiety, emotions, depression, worry, anger, panic, trauma, suicidal and negative thoughts effectively - this is where cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) takes effect. Think about the sanity and environmental benefits this will bring to our society. Are you not thrilled? It's not every kid, child, adolescent, teenager or young person who can effectively control their own emotions and behavior. But those who can, are able to take responsibility for their actions, have a good feeling and a tremendous ...

Macro photography, with its focus on capturing the intricate details of small subjects, presents unique challenges and rewards. From mastering depth of field and managing lighting to navigating the nuances of composition and storytelling, each chapter has equipped us with insights and strategies to overcome these hurdles. Throughout this guide, we have delved into the technical intricacies of macro lenses, tripod stability, and the art of focus stacking. We have explored the creative aspects of lighting control, using natural and artificial light to sculpt our subjects and enhance their ...

ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING CARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN Tayo arrives at Cathy’s with only the clothes he stands up in. He has been brought to her by the police, but he is calm, polite, and very well-spoken, and not at all like the children she normally fosters. The...

In today’s world, children face a range of challenges that impact their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and social development. From bullying and peer pressure to academic expectations, it’s no wonder many children struggle with confidence, resilience, and forming positive relationships. As a parent, teacher, or caregiver, it can be overwhelming to know how best to guide children through these difficulties and help them develop into confident, resilient individuals. This book offers research-based strategies to help children build self-worth, develop resilience, and navigate the ...

ADHD can feel like living with a brain that’s always on — fast, restless, and hard to steer. The ADHD Switch gives you simple, practical tools to work with that energy instead of fighting it. Drawing on NLP, psychology, and coaching, this short, ADHD-friendly handbook helps you: Calm overwhelm and racing thoughts Turn distraction into focus and flow Break free from draining habits Channel motivation without burning out See ADHD traits as signals of strength Inside you’ll learn the powerful “I → It Switch” for stepping out of shame, anchoring calm with a gesture, and reframing ...

A compassionate guide that tackles one of the fastest-growing issues facing families everywhere: the increasing number of children who are refusing or reluctant to attend school. When a child stops going to school, the entire family feels the impact. School avoidance may look like defiance, but...

A few years ago, Kris Carr's world was falling apart. Her father was dying, she had to pivot her business because of the pandemic, and she was on the verge of reaching her twenty-year milestone of living with an incurable Stage IV cancer diagnosis. While sitting in a CVS parking lot, she broke...

What if the harshest voice in your home isn’t your child’s rebellion or your spouse’s frustration — but your own inner critic? Every parent knows the struggle: the late-night self-blame, the endless striving to “do better,” the guilt that whispers you’re not enough. But what if that voice isn’t the voice of truth? What if it’s the Judge saboteur — the relentless inner critic that distorts your peace, steals your joy, and clouds your sense of God’s love? In this deeply reflective and empowering devotional, “Silencing Your Inner Saboteurs: The Judge in a Parent’s ...