Development First

Just when you're starting to figure out this parent thing, wham, your leave is over. Take a deep breath, you'll get through it. The first few weeks and months as a working parent are hard, but they can be truly affirming, too. People want to see you succeed, they'll support you if you ask, and you'll find you have energy stores and resources you didn't know existed. You can make great strides forward in your career as a new parent. Succeeding as a First-Time Parent can help.

Do you know that you have the power to change your life? If you ever wanted a superpower in life, you already have one. You and everyone else on this Earth share that same superpower. We all have the potential to change our lives for the better. We all have the same superpower that is going to propel us to success if we want it badly enough. We have the power to get everything that we choose to focus on. Nothing has been done to change your life yet because you haven’t begun creating these new habits.

This book is a manual for first-time fathers, especially the clueless ones. This book is not born from a perfect father’s preparation but culled from my imperfect experiences at attempting to prepare for fatherhood. I went through that clumsy, anxious, worrisome phase, and I wrote this book to assure all future fathers out there that even ordinary guys like me can make it. Should you prepare for your partner’s pregnancy? Heck yes! Is this book going to help childbirth become more smooth-sailing? Heck yes! You might not be the one giving birth, but there is a lot you have to know.

All human beings experience anger. Anger is a normal, natural emotion which helps us recognise that we, or people and things we care about, are being treated badly. It is a hostility which we can feel towards people, but also towards animals and inert objects. Anger can be good if it helps you right wrongs, deal with problems and express negative feelings. However, it can also be bad, as it can be harmful both to you and to others, damaging relationships and affecting your ability to succeed as you hope.

Your first pregnancy is an exciting time in life! It can also be a bit terrifying. You have many questions and you don’t know what to expect. Questions like, how do you choose the right OB-GYN? What foods can you eat? What if I go into labor earlier? Every new parent goes through this. Some parents tuck these thoughts away but there’s a better way to get rid of the anxiety. You get informed. You make the choice to educate yourself about what you don’t know. It takes time and effort but it’s worth it. And that’s what this book will help you do.

Triplet pregnancy is unique, and so are its effects on your body and mind, your family, and your finances. Enjoy the wisdom and insightful experience of actual triplet moms, learn about common medical complications and typical issues, and prepare for and welcome your triplets with confidence with many useful, practical tips!

It’s critical to take some time out from our chaotic life to invest some quality time to invest in ourselves — spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically in order for us to function at an optimal level. The ultimate goal of this book is to provide listeners a holistic approach on life, hoping they latch on a few concepts and be consistent to implement them in order to transform themselves.

The global COVID-19 pandemic forced everybody to rethink how they operate and the role that digital plays in business and in our lives. While digital may have been top of mind for many businesses, the pandemic made it essential, not just to interact and sell products and services, but as a way...

Have you ever felt stuck, held back by fear, self-doubt, or uncertainty about where to begin? Take the First Step is your guide to breaking free, building unstoppable momentum, and achieving the goals that matter most.

A motivating and inspiring guide, that gives you a loving hug, a pep talk and the permission to sit down with a cup of tea and celebrate YOU. Now, more than ever, we all need to work on our feelings of self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem and our general well-being. This book supports you to improve all these areas of your life.

I have found that the best birth plan is to let life happen. Listen and learn as much information as possible, and be ready for anything that might come up. I hope to give you, the parents, and your family a little insight into the workings of the NICU and your role in your baby's early life. Learn how to give your breast milk, touch, and ralk to your baby—how, why, and when.

You have done the hard work. You have attracted her enough to get her number and arrange to go on a date. What happens over that single hour of your life can be the start of an amazing sexual adventure or simply the abrupt end of what might have been. All too often guys go home after a date thinking that they have hit a home run, only to get frustrated and confused when they never hear from the girl again. In this book, I will tell you why this happens and how you ensure it never happens to you again.

Crafted with clarity and practicality, Libby Turner distills the essence of creating impactful first impressions into 25 short and insightful chapters. From perfecting your body language to the subtleties of small talk, each chapter provides easy-to-implement strategies and tips that are both effective and accessible. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or simply someone looking to enhance their social skills, this book offers valuable guidance.

As a father, you will have a huge impact on what kind of person your child grows into. It can be exciting, but also daunting, uplifting, and exhausting…and leave you wondering where to start and what to do. A strong relationship, a happy family, and raising a healthy child all start with you! It’s never too late to start making mindful and deliberate choices in your parenting - with a conscious approach to fatherhood, you can feel like (and actually be) a good father! This parenting handbook is designed by a real-life dad who’s been exactly where you are now.

Take the guesswork and confusion out of pregnancy, and become the reliable rock of reassurance that your wife needs. Here’s what you need to know. As a new father, your role in pregnancy is a much more important and dynamic piece of the puzzle than you yet know. But once you’ve mastered this strategy and approach, equipped with the tools and techniques of experienced men just like you, you’ll soon find there’s nothing pregnancy can throw at you that you can’t handle.

Procrastination is a curse we all try to deny. But what if it can be turned into something positive and productive? Everyone has been guilty of staring at their laptop screen and getting no work done. So how can we turn this negative thing in the eyes of many into a positive solution? Should we try to get rid of procrastination fully, or should we try to use it in a way that helps us to progress? I challenge you to explore the world of procrastination with me and to find out what it is, why we do it, and how we can change our behaviors.

The first day of high school, 1969, I made a deal with another idiot that we wouldn’t do homework for four years. I somehow graduated, but with a very low GPA and little else. This book is about how I changed my mind and eventually, at age 24, realized that I wasn’t stupid after all. My motto - 4.0 or don't go - helped me beat procrastination and laziness and forced me to make different choices.

This audiobook is a straightforward, no-fluff, actionable guide that can be used to write your first book(s). I give you strategies I have practiced that work, so you may not need to reinvent the wheel but instead develop it.

Something strange happens when you look at a screen. You get caught in loops that drain your energy and chip away at your agency. If you find yourself doomscrolling, feeling scattered after every session, or noticing the beginnings of “brain rot,” this audiobook is for you.

Becoming a first time dad can put a lot of pressure on anyone regardless of what you may have mustered in the past. For the first time in your life, you will be whole-heartedly engaged in another person’s life—your newborn child. Will it be difficult? Oh, you can bet your bottom dollar it will be. However, dads around the world can tell you that it will all be worth it. In this audiobook, you will learn all the useful advice for first time fathers. Learn everything from all the stages of this experience, from pregnancy of your partner to how to become the best dad for your child.