Development First

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

At age 34 Jo Piazza got her romantic-comedy ending when she met the man of her dreams on a boat in the Galápagos Islands and was engaged three months later. But before long Jo found herself riddled with questions. How do you make a marriage work in a world where you no longer need to be married? How does an independent, strong-willed feminist become someone's partner - all the time?

There is no rule that says heartbreak must be a prerequisite for good judgment. If you don't want to be a divorce statistic and are ready for a long-lasting relationship, this audiobook's for you. In today's divorce culture, too many people have stopped trusting their ability to build a loving and lasting marriage. Now renowned relationship coach and counselor Chana Levitan reveals the 10 essential questions everyone should ask before saying "I do."

Are you wondering how to attract good looking and successful men? Wondering why your friends are surrounded by career men while you only attract losers? This has nothing to do with your breast size, fat tissues, or any other defect you imagine yourself to own. It all starts with one thing: Communication. In this fantastic book, Amy Lee, explain to you all the secrets behind body language and flirting. The only problem you will have after reading this book, will be which man choose!

Steve Patterson has been thinking about dad-dom for quite a while. In Dad Up! he gives his all to be the best father possible to two young girls while imparting his hard-won wisdom and insights to listeners everywhere. Dad Up! charts the awesome experience of watching tiny infants that you somehow had a hand in creating evolve into confident and crafty little people, and the lessons that they teach along the way.

You’re excited to be a new mom…but you have no idea what to expect. You know it’s going to be a magical experience, but you’re feeling both exhilarated and scared. You’ve been looking forward to this moment for as long as you can remember, but now that it's drawing nearer, you’re getting nervous. Maybe you’ve looked through countless websites on motherhood but your research is becoming more overwhelming than helpful. Don’t worry: You are not alone!

Did your partner just hit you with that big “p-word” and now you’re suddenly realizing you have no idea what you’re supposed to do about it? Are you excited and terrified at the same time and really thought you’d be more prepared for this than you currently feel? With the right awareness, a month-by-month guide to empower your choices, and some powerful insight into what is actually going on with your woman and developing child, you’ll soon find yourself knowing exactly what to do with these inevitable curveballs. You’re going to knock it out of the park, man!

In this audiobook, I’ll guide you on what you can expect from your little baby in the first month, including the hospital process following birth, in-depth instructions on breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, changing diapers, possible complications, and many tips.

As you rub your pregnant belly and watch the calendar roll, you’ll feel a sense of warmth and excitement, as well as a ton of profound panic. Are you ready to become a parent? Can you keep a little human being safe, without accidentally hurting them in the everyday baby care process? Do you even know what to expect? Slow down and take a deep breath! While preparing for motherhood means expecting the unexpected, you can conquer the challenges.

It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn't the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how nonscientist mothers can learn the difference between hype and evidence.

Tired of struggling with your little one at breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Enter responsive feeding! Recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Academy of American Pediatrics, this revolutionary approach takes the worry out of mealtimes. Feeding therapist and speech-language pathologist Melanie Potock gives parents the tools - and the confidence - to read baby’s communication cues and follow baby’s lead.

It is crucial in today’s day and age for women and men to sniff out a narcissist who is lurking around the corner. Within the blink of an eye, a malignant narcissist can steal your partner, rob you blind, take your job, or murder you without getting caught. People who have not had the pleasure of being exposed to a narcissist will be shocked to find out just how far a narcissist will go to hurt another human being. He is the ultimate punisher. He learned what harsh punishment was at an early age.

Congratulations! You’re about to embark on an entirely new adventure as you take on the responsibilities of fatherhood, along with all the joys that come with it. You might wonder, what exactly do I need to know to prepare for this experience? The short answer is: a lot. But don’t start freaking out just yet–you’ve got the manual for navigating all the ups and downs of preparing to be a dad right here.

Through her global consulting projects, keynote speeches, and work with thousands of leaders, Karen has seen first-hand how a pervasive lack of clarity strangles business performance and erodes employee engagement. Ambiguity is the corporate default state, a condition so prevalent that “tolerance for ambiguity” has become a clichéd job requirement. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Best-selling author, humorist, and internationally known psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman helps firstborns understand their natural advantages for the highest level of personal success at home, at school, at work, and in relationships.

Halloween with Junie B. has got to be a scream! Get ready for a "Halloweenie" adventure with the world's funniest first grader!

Betting on You is a game-changing guide for how to become your own leader and rapidly improve your work-life balance, complete with candid anecdotes and easy-to-follow steps, from veteran HR specialist and popular podcast host Laurie Ruettimann....

Coral Mujaes, emprendedora exitosa y líder en el mundo de los negocios, te explica con claridad y contundencia lo que debes saber sobre la psicología del dinero, la importancia de estar enfocada en tus objetivos y cómo, a través de la disciplina férrea, la destreza y liberar tu potencial, puedes crear riqueza económica. Además, te indica el camino más útil para estructurar un Negocio de Poder, explotar al máximo el marketing y consolidarte como una insuperable vendedora shark.

Do you ever find yourself spending far too much time looking out for other people's wants and needs before your own? This audiobook will teach you how to solve any issue that you come up against, by focusing more on yourself and not on other people. Discover why we feel constrained to help others before we help ourselves, and how you can take back control of your life now! Make the important step towards self-care today.

In the best-selling tradition of The Presidents Club and Presidential Courage, White House history as told through the stories of the best friends and closest confidants of American presidents.