Real Parents

Real estate can help build stability, but the wrong property at the wrong time can put a single-parent household under pressure fast. Buying rental property sounds exciting when people talk about cash flow, equity, rental income, and long-term wealth. But for a single parent, the decision is not only about numbers on a spreadsheet. It is also about childcare, custody schedules, emergency savings, repairs, vacancies, tenant calls, school routines, debt, stress, and protecting the home your family already depends on. Real Estate Investing for Single Parents is a practical beginner’s guide ...

The only real-world safety and independence guide that grows with your child — from ages 5 to 12. How do you raise a child who is safe, confident, independent, and ready for the real world — without raising them to be afraid of it? Every parent knows the tension. You want your child to grow up capable, aware, and strong enough to handle life without you hovering over every decision. But the world they are growing up in is not the same world you knew. Today, “street smart” doesn’t only mean crossing the street safely or knowing not to get into a stranger’s car. It means knowing ...

A baby is a blessing - and also a completely life-altering event. Written by a psychologist and relationship expert, Baby Bomb offers powerful tools based in psychology and neurobiology to help you and your partner co-parent and co-partner as a supportive team - while also cultivating mad love for each other!  

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you need to know along the way to help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. This inclusive, updated manual is packed with research-backed advice for every part of the journey, from conception to postpartum and the newborn weeks. Inside you'll find the latest expertise from Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., a mom of four—along with contributions from many other pregnancy specialists at Mayo Clinic.

Renowned child-development expert Dr. Karyn Purvis gives you practical advice and powerful tools you can use to encourage secure attachment in your family. You will benefit from Karyn’s decades of clinical research and real-world experience. Coauthor Lisa Qualls demonstrates how you can successfully implement these strategies in your home, just as she did in hers. You will learn how to simplify your approach using scripts, nurture your child, combat chronic fear, teach respect, and develop other valuable tools to facilitate a healing connection with your child.

The perfect follow-up to You Are Not Alone: a guide for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals on how to navigate mental healthcare for the young people in their lives. A growing number of children and teens in the U.S. are struggling with mental health conditions, but...

Are you exhausted from constant tantrums, defiance, or full-on meltdowns—wondering if anything will ever work? You're not alone. Many parents are silently drowning in guilt, confusion, and fear that they’ve somehow failed their child. Especially when traditional discipline methods backfire, and advice from professionals only leads to more frustration—or worse, pushes you toward medication as a first resort. This book offers a way out. A real one. Discipline Systems That Work for Out-of-Control Kids is a no-nonsense, deeply practical guide for parents, guardians, and caregivers who are...

Age-proofing an older relative's living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these concerns and more is an honest, informed discussion. Here are prompts and road maps for twenty-seven essential conversations—with your parent, other family members, and health care providers. 

Michael Padraig Acton’s 30+ years of experience in psychological therapy, systemic life coaching and counselling, plus insights from leading international experts, are packed into this accessible, unmissable guide that will empower caregivers to take positive action to improve their parenting skills from a place of authenticity and honesty. Dealing with teenage behaviour, tackling loneliness, drugs and alcohol, online gaming, sex and more, Raw Facts from Real Parents explores the many challenging issues that parents encounter every day.

Want a pony? This book shows you how to actually get one—and prove you’re ready for the responsibility. Perfect for horse-loving kids ages 8–14 (and the parents they need to convince), this fun and practical guide is packed with real-world advice, smart strategies, and a little help from a wise and witty grandfather who’s been through it all. Inside, kids will learn: How to show they’re ready for the responsibility of pony ownership How to create a plan, make a case, and save up for their dream What it really takes to care for a pony—beyond the pretty pictures Bonus: negotiation...

What Are You Actually Teaching Your Child About the Real World? Street smarts are not something children are born with. They are built - one conversation, one lesson, one brave moment at a time. This book gives you everything you need to build them. You might already be doing a great job of keeping your child safe. This book helps you take the next step: giving them the skills to keep themselves safe, think clearly under pressure, and move through the world with genuine confidence and good judgment. Give Your Child The Street Smart Skills That Keep Them Safe, Confident, And Capable In The ...

Holly Marie was forty-two years old the day she found out she was missing. At ten months old, Holly Marie was brought to the door of a church by three barefoot women in white robes and head coverings. Adopted by the pastor and raised in a loving Christian home, Holly nevertheless struggled with...

What if your dreams felt more real than your life? During lockdown, Lior escapes the noise of the world by retreating to Lake Tahoe with his friends. No apps. No pressure. Just nature… and silence. Then he dreams of Julian—warm, magnetic, too perfect to be real. But each night, the dream returns. The bond deepens. And Lior falls hard. There’s just one problem: Julian only exists when Lior closes his eyes. As dream and reality begin to blur, Lior must face the impossible: could this love be real… or is he chasing a memory that never existed? 💬 "Meet Me Tonight" is a poignant, ...

Minimalism does not have to mean empty rooms, strict rules, or throwing away everything that makes your home feel like yours. Real life is not a showroom. It comes with laundry, mail, kids’ papers, hobby supplies, digital clutter, busy calendars, sentimental items, shopping habits, shared spaces, and everyday mess that keeps coming back. Practical Minimalism for Real Life is a beginner-friendly guide for anyone who wants less clutter, less overwhelm, and a calmer everyday life without chasing perfection or copying someone else’s minimalist lifestyle. This book shows you how to simplify ...

**STOP WORRYING that your child will 'figure out' social skills on their own - 83% of workplace success depends on social intelligence that most parents never intentionally develop.** I watched my own child struggle with playground rejection for years before discovering the developmental windows where specific friendship skills MUST be installed. The shocking truth? Social skills follow a precise neurological blueprint that most parenting books completely ignore. This isn't just another collection of vague parenting tips. This Guide gives you a systematic, science-backed approach to ...

Are You a Busy Parent Struggling with Potty Training? Discover the Ultimate Solution! In "The Quick and Easy Guide to Potty Training for Busy Parents," our experienced author, a father of three with over 20 years in education and child development, shares his invaluable expertise to make potty training a breeze. Expert Guidance for Stress-Free Potty Training Say goodbye to diaper struggles and hello to stress-free potty training! Benefit from the author's extensive experience in education and child development, ensuring you receive the most effective advice. Recognising Toddler Milestones ...

A parent's house can be one of the most valuable assets in an estate—and one of the most emotionally difficult responsibilities to handle. There may be insurance concerns, maintenance problems, personal belongings, family disagreements, legal questions, financial decisions, and years of memories under one roof. Inheriting a Parent's House helps you slow the process down and handle it step by step. Inside, you'll learn how to: Secure the property after a parent's death Identify immediate maintenance and safety concerns Gather important documents related to the home Understand the questions...

Practical Lessons to Help Kids Stay Safe, Think Clearly, and Handle Real-World Situations with Confidence Most parents teach their children to be kind, do well in school, and make good choices. But many kids are never clearly taught what to do when a situation feels off, another child pressures them, an adult makes them uncomfortable, or they need to make a smart decision without a parent nearby. Street smarts are not built from one big safety talk. They are built through small conversations, everyday reminders, and real-world practice that help children become more aware, capable, and ...

Want to connect with your child who's passed and understand the signs they send you? Do the signs you get from your child make you confused as to what they're trying to tell you? When you receive signs, do you find yourself wondering if it's real or just your imagination? Do you long to be able to talk with them, see them, or feel them around you? Do you feel like you've been “just existing” since your child passed? After Erin’s daughter, Ava, passed, Erin learned to connect with her in Spirit – and that you can connect with your lost loved ones, too. Spirit communication is a gift ...

You didn't choose this parent. But you can choose what happens next. Maybe they explode without warning. Maybe nothing you do is ever right. Maybe you walk on eggshells just to keep the peace — and feel guilty when the peace doesn't hold. Living with a difficult parent is exhausting in a way that's hard to explain. You can't just leave. You can't make them understand. And the people around you don't quite get it — because from the outside, everything looks fine. Here's the truth no one says out loud: You cannot fix your parent. But you absolutely can protect yourself. Not Your Fault is ...