Family Learning

Jede Familie hat ihre hellen und ihre dunklen Seiten - und mit diesen müssen wir irgendwie leben. Wir sind geprägt von den Erfahrungen unserer Eltern und Großeltern und oft ziehen sich Konflikte, Verletzungen und Geheimnisse wie ein roter Faden durch mehrere Generationen. Die Auseinandersetzung mit der familiären Vergangenheit ist lohnenswert, denn je mehr wir über unsere Familie wissen, desto eher können wir uns aus den alten Fallstricken befreien und ein selbstbestimmtes und glückliches Leben führen.

On a sunny spring day, in an ordinary kitchen, Rosemary answers an unexpected phone call. A car has hit her husband, Hugh. Rosemary arrives at the hospital just in time to see him before he's rushed into surgery. Thinking of their twin daughters, Rosemary pleads with her unconscious husband as he lies on a gurney. "Don't you leave me Hugh Rawlins. Anna and Mary need you. I love you." Overwhelmed, but determined to bring Hugh back home, Rosemary leans on family and friends as Hugh endures two emergency brain surgeries, a coma, and a confused awakening.

In American Literature, all main periods are covered, from colonial times to the present movement toward cultural diversity. Also covered are key themes and personalities, with emphasis on major figures, including Ben Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Henry James, Edith Wharton, William Faulkner, Langston Hughes, Tennessee Williams, Alice Walker, and many more.

Welcome to the world of visualization where children learn to learn better, achieve more, and build confidence. What happens when the formal school years hit? Why do so many struggle in school, a place where their curiosity should be encouraged to grow? Too many children are frustrated with the basic academic subjects: reading, writing, spelling, and math. Your child may become a master of avoiding tasks, stressed or anxious or have a behavioral problem. No more.

We are living through an unprecedented and stressful time, and many parents around the world have been asked to care for and educate their children at home. This presents unique challenges, especially for parents trying to work and oversee their children during long days at home. Extraordinary Parenting offers authoritative, calm, credible advice that is easy to digest and put into practice straight away, as parents learn to navigate unthinkable circumstances. Central to this quick, informative book is a guide to building strong, flexible family rhythms.

In this unusual book, Beverley will explain, step-by-step, the secrets of walking your dog without needing roller skates. The troubleshooting “What If?” sections cover all your questions, and down-to-earth advice is given to help you and your dog learn a new way of enjoying walks together.

"Pas på familien" er en bog til voksne, som rigtig gerne vil blive ved med at leve sammen i fast parforhold med børn, men som synes, det er svaert - måske endda umuligt. Lola har en mission: Skilsmissekurven skal knaekkes. For dem, der ikke ser anden udvej end at gå fra hinanden, handler det om at komme så godt som muligt gennem en skilsmisse. Først og sidst drejer det sig om børnene og deres trivsel.

«Un viaje hacia la diversidad, una reflexión sobre el éxito, el fracaso y las expectativas que condicionan a niños, niñas y adolescentes y sobre cómo podemos darles la posibilidad de construir su propio futuro.» ¿Qué es el éxito para ti? ¿Y el fracaso? Y si piensas en niños y niñas, ¿qué responderías? Cuando miras a los que te rodean, ¿consideras que estás libre de prejuicios? ¿Hay ciertas creencias que distorsionan tu manera de ver la vida?

Life hit Pat and Tammy McLeod hard when their son Zach collapsed on a high school football field; he had sustained a severe brain injury. Facing the devastating possibility that things would never be the same for their beloved son, they committed to staying strong as a family and finding a way to maintain their footing. But the journey would reshape their faith, their family, and their future in ways they never saw coming.

Are you an educator eager to bridge the gap between mindfulness and brain science in your teaching? A parent seeking effective strategies to navigate the complexities of raising a teenager? Or perhaps you're a teenager yourself, looking for ways to harness mindfulness to tackle academic and personal challenges? If any of these resonate with you, Mindful Learning is the essential guide you've been searching for.

Moving? You're in good company: 14% of Americans move each year. Despite all this relocation taking place around us it can still feel like a lonely process fraught with anxiety for you and your children. But it doesn't have to be this way. The Essential Moving Guide for Families is exactly what the title suggests. It features advice on the practical and the personal elements of a successful move - before, during, and after the move itself.

Wie verwandeln wir liebevolle Gefühle in liebevolles Verhalten? Denn einander zu lieben, bedeutet nicht automatisch, dass Eltern und Kinder gut miteinander auskommen. Verantwortung und Gleichwürdigkeit, die Umsetzung persönlicher Werte im Familienalltag - "Die kompetente Familie" bietet die Quintessenz der langjährigen Erfahrung Jesper Juuls. Der bekannte Familientherapeut bietet Orientierung und konkrete Hilfestellung - eine solide Basis für alle, die ihre eigene Rolle als Eltern und Partner finden wollen.

Beziehung statt Erziehung lautet das Schlüsselwort zu Jesper Juuls Familienkonzept. Der bekannte Familientherapeut stellt in diesem Hörbuch die fünf Grundsteine vor, auf deren Basis Familienleben gelingen kann: Er erklärt, was es mit Kooperation und Integrität auf sich hat, betont den Vorrang des Selbstwertgefühls gegenüber dem Selbstvertrauen, beschreibt, wie man persönliche Verantwortung übernimmt, warum Eltern als Leuchttürme wirken müssen und wie man die Kunst, "Nein" zu sagen, richtig ausübt.

The Family Affair Cookbook written by Kathy Garver with Geoffrey Mark, is a tasty trip to the elegant retro-recipes of the 1960s! Not only does Kathy share the culinary secrets of Mr. French's kitchen as well as those of the great restaurants of the era, but she shares warm and poignant memories of working on one of the classic sitcoms of all time.

When Nia Chiaramonte came out as a trans woman to her wife Katie, she knew she would be met with a loving response. But she was less sure where this would leave their relationship, their marriage, and their family. Even murkier was what would happen when they began to bring their extended family, friends, and broader community alongside them on their journey of identity formation as a Queer family. They needed a guide for what lay ahead.

He spent over three decades proudly serving his country. But his greatest lessons came from one unique bond. For Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., leadership began at home as a young boy. Though his father was a man of few words, he was molded by his parents' actions for a future filled with achievement. And when the decorated military officer faced his own retirement, he recalled the profound message his dad imparted many years before: "A man ought to always stay busy."

Two boys, one struggle. A new family, an uncovered secret. Tommy and Ryan are as different as they come. Tommy is a young offender, he’s tough and he’s cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved, and definitely not cool. Forced to become a family, the two discover their shared dyslexia and develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever. Prize-winning Malcolm Duffy's third novel explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in a story full of his hallmark heart and humour.

In 7 Proven Strategies for Parenting Toddlers that Excel, from Potty Training to Preschool, best-selling parenting advice author Frank Dixon offers caring parents of toddler girls and boys more than just the basic potty training and positive discipline tips that you get from other toddler books. In this groundbreaking child development book, you will learn everything you need for teaching toddlers social skills that will help them for the rest of their lives, including making friends, accelerated learning ability, and improving self-esteem.

After all the testing and touring and applying, your child has been accepted to college. Congratulations! Now what? Distilling lessons and sharing stories (some cautionary, some entertaining, all helpful) from her long college advisory career, three-time Ivy League Dean Monique Rinere presents a unique month-by-month road map to a college experience that is rich, rewarding, and successful for teens and parents alike.

Almost overnight, America's public schools have become morally toxic. They are especially poisonous for the hearts and minds of children from religious families of every faith - ordinary families who value traditional morality and plain old common sense. Parents' first duty is to their children - to their intellect, their character, their souls. The facts on the ground point to one conclusion: Get out now.