Development First

Many of us focus on winning at work. Whether it is from our own fear or the expectations of others, we put pressure on ourselves to succeed. Then, with whatever time and energy is left, we give to our family and to ourselves. In the end, no one wins. Marriages suffer, kids are neglected, teams are not developed, and you are not fulfilled. There is a better way. You, your home, and your work can thrive.

Before the global sensation As a Man Thinketh, there was From Poverty to Power (1901), James Allen‘s first and, in his view, more significant work. Unlike other books, it was written while he was still working as a journalist, and before the success of As a Man Thinketh. Written with an energy and directness that defined his emerging philosophy in its earliest stages, this book presents a foundational exploration of spiritual law that Allen felt his later, more popular work only hinted at.

This interactive spelling practice is all your first, second, or third grader needs to excel at spelling. The follow-along style is optimal for the fastest learning and mastering of spelling.

Would you like to know about things to do in pregnancy? Are you concern about your baby’s health during and after birth? Well, your answer is not far-fetched.The book is an all-encompassing book for pregnant women. It contains everything an expectant mother needs to know about her pregnancy as well as the process of nursing her child(ren). It also gives practical guide on how a mother can transition back to her normal life post-partum. Indeed, it is safe to call this book a dictionary of motherhood. A parent will hardly go wrong with this book as a guide.

The first year of widowhood feels like navigating a storm without a compass. Each morning brings questions that have no easy answers, and the path forward seems invisible. This compassionate short guide meets widows exactly where they are. Written with deep understanding of the unique grief that follows losing a spouse, it offers practical wisdom for the moments when everything feels overwhelming. Short, gentle chapters provide clarity during the fog of early grief, while honest insights acknowledge both the pain and the possibility of healing.

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.

Do you want to make the most of the little free time you have and feel confident that you are actively helping your child's communication skills in just a few minutes a day, no matter what their underlying challenges are?... Then you have come to the right place!

Our friends enrich every part of our lives. Now you can make them matter the most. Despite modern technology and the ample ways we have to keep in touch, we risk neglecting our relationships with the people who have the most profound effect on our well-being: our friends. Weaving together...

To say that fatherhood is a life-defining moment is an understatement, especially for first-time dads. But once you know how to effectively deal with all the stressful moments of your partner’s pregnancy, you can focus on what really matters: the arrival of your new baby. Rock your new role as a father with this audiobook!

As a first responder, you live on the front line. Everything that everyone else runs away from, you run toward. Whether you’re a firefighter, an EMT, a paramedic, a healthcare professional, a police officer, a 911 operator, or military personnel, you’re constantly “on.” But you have a lifeline: Your faith. There might be times when you wonder whether you can keep doing this, nights that you lie awake feeling alone… But the Bible is here to guide you, and there’s scripture that can lead you through the darkest moments.

You want only the best for your kids. And you want them to be successful. Sure, there's nothing wrong with that. But what if there was something more? Could your definition of success be leaving out the most important part? What about greatness? Where does it fit in? "If you aim your children at...

What's a mom to do when her sweet baby's smiles and snuggles turn to tears and tantrums? This take on everything toddler—from throwing food to potty training to massive toddler fits—is filled with sanity-saving advice every mom wants to hear. Helpful tips include how to: stop a tantrum in...

Negative thoughts are like weeds that grow all the time without any nurturing since it’s in the human nature to think of negative consequences.

On the other hand, positive thinking about health, love, wealth, success are hard to come by, and like everything worth fighting in this life, they require a lot of nurture and care.

This audiobook plans to give you exactly what you need: the means to stay positive through constant affirmations designed to help improve oneself, change a bad behavior, or channel the universe to attract good things in your life.

On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, renowned psychologist Richard Wiseman reveals the powerful life lessons behind humanity's greatest achievement. The historic moon landings were achieved against remarkable odds and within the space of just a few years. How can we apply the...

A practical guide for modern-day parenting geared towards stay-at-home dads, offering advice on everything from learning to cook and clean with children, to dealing with mental health and relationships and addressing male loneliness, with the easygoing perspective that dads can use their natural...

The weight of being the family stabilizer shows up in ways most people never see. Anxiety that feels permanent. Relationships where you give until empty. A bone-deep exhaustion from managing everyone's emotions except your own. Oldest daughters and firstborn children inherit more than birth order. They inherit unspoken family roles, unprocessed trauma, and the silent expectation to hold everything together. This pattern doesn't have to define your life.

The highly anticipated, essential roadmap to caring for, understanding, comforting, and bonding with infants and toddlers—from the beloved parenting consultant and #1 podcaster. Most parenting books focus on what to do with and for your baby. Baby Person invites you to reconsider how you see...

In the inspiring and transformative book, "Commit First: The Key to Unlock Potential, Break Through Obstacles, and Achieve Your Impossible," the author presents a powerful formula for achieving personal and professional success. This book is a game-changer for individuals seeking an extraordinary life by harnessing the power of Commit First. The book opens by discussing the importance of commitment as the foundation for realizing one's potential. It emphasizes the need to take a proactive approach to life by committing to goals before seeking out the necessary resources and skills.

You might be thinking Work-Life Balance is Unachievable as a New Dad! It's challenging but possible. We will help to explore methods to harmonize work and family life. Like any skill, parenting requires learning. This guide provides tools for a smoother journey into fatherhood.

People think they can manage time the way they manage money and other tangible things. But Andrew Mellen, the “Most Organized Man in America”, has discovered that the only way to increase productivity sustainably is to change our relationship with time—our most precious and nonrenewable resource.