Home Development

In awe of her DNA, at war with her anxiety and at odds with her heartstrings, author Kaitlyn Wylde is never at a loss for words. In her new collection, The Head, The Heart & The Home, she gives her listeners orchestra seats to a timeless drama of love and intimacy, and struggling with the absence of them. Under the white-knuckled grip of anxiety, the chainmail blanket of despair and the windless knock of heartache, Wylde thrives as a storyteller.

By Heart shares the surprising story of one family's journey from compliant public schooling to radical home-based learning. This literary homeschool memoir takes readers from the tundra of Bethel, Alaska, to the placid farm country of Wisconsin, all the while exploring the homeschool lifestyle. Daring and compassionate, it portrays homeschooling as a progressive choice and thoughtfully examines classic homeschool tensions – homeschool decision, schedules and curricula, socialization, and the economics of co-parenting.

Saturday, October 10, 1998. Fielding Marshall is hiking on the Appalachian Trail. His beloved dog - a six-year-old golden retriever named Gonker - bolts into the woods. Just like that, he has vanished. And Gonker has Addison's disease. If he's not found in 23 days, he will die.

The search begins. Fielding and his father, John, are dispatched to the field. They have the family's other dog, Uli, in tow. Combing the trails, Fielding and his father bond like never before.

Lead author, Colleen Avis has invited a powerful group of expert authors to share their stories and master teachings with you in this second volume of Sacred Spaces. You’ll take your journey to the next level with moments of inspiration, learning, growth, perspective, strategy, and practices that shift your energy and the way you live, mind, body, and soul.

Unlock the secrets to a happier, more fulfilling life with The Art of Simple Living. This guide delves into the beauty of minimalism, offering advice on how to simplify your life, manage finances wisely, and cultivate joy through mindful consumption and sustainable practices. In a world burdened by material excess and constant stress, discover the transformative power of living simply. Drawing on the lives of figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Warren Buffett, and Marie Kondo, Dr. Bora provides tips and stories to help you declutter your home, prioritize relationships, and embrace financial wisdom.

La discipline positive, une philosophie conceptualisée par la Dre Jane Nelsen, fournit un modèle puissant pour canaliser les dilemmes parentaux en méthodes éprouvées qui donnent des résultats. La Parentalité positive dans la famille musulmane répond aux défis réels auxquels sont confrontées de vraies familles. Ce guide complet est essentiel pour les parents, les fournisseurs de soins et les éducateurs qui cherchent à entretenir une relation parent-enfant fondée sur la connexion.

Wer eine Hundeschule hat, der kann 'was erzählen. Wer dazu noch sechs alte und/oder behinderte Hunde hat, der schreibt ein Buch. Mit erfrischendem Wortwitz erzählt Franziska Feldsieper in 22 Kolumbien, wie mal chaotisch und nervenaufreibend, mal zum Schreien komisch, aber immer spannend das Leben ist, wenn die eigenen Hunde blind, taub, geistig behindert oder einfach nur alt und tüddelich sind. Ob der demente Pekinese, der blinde, aber trotzdem jagdbegeisterte Podenco aus Spanien oder der geistig behinderte Beagle Mix - bei der Hundetrainerin Franziska Feldsieper geht's rund.

Sabemos que o desejo de ser amado é intrínseco ao ser humano, mas, antes que possamos criar laços significativos com outras pessoas, é preciso mergulhar de corpo e alma na autoaceitação.

Are you drowning in tissues after losing your cherished pet? Checking around the corner for signs that your fur baby's spirit is still judging your snack choices? Desperately hoping your beloved companion is somewhere peaceful—preferably with green pastures & unlimited treats? Trust me, you're not the only one who's considered building a spiritual pet detector. Whispers from the Rainbow Bridge opens the door to a world where the ties of love transcend the physical realm (and apparently, so do those muddy paw prints on your favorite white pants).

Issues with clutter are more complex than laziness, procrastination, and unorganized. Often, clutter is not the result of these behaviors or characteristics! Unravel the truth with What if I Don’t Have Enough, a concise but comprehensive guide on how to love your home and life again.

Are you feeling overwhelmed as you step into a new life in the USA? Do you wish there was a roadmap to help you integrate smoothly into American society? You’re not alone in facing these challenges. Many new immigrants wonder, “I don’t have any connections or support in the U.S. to help me.” Or they ask, “What if my cultural differences make it hard to fit in?” The thought of navigating the complexities of the legal system can also be daunting: “I fear that the legal system is too complicated for me.”

As our ability to pay attention in a world of distractions vanishes, it's no wonder that our ability to be heard and understood - to convey our messages - is also threatened. Whether working with our teams and customers or communicating with our families and friends, it is increasingly difficult to break through the digital devices that get in the way of communication.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more families than ever before are asking questions about homeschooling. Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooling veteran and mom of six, has all the information you need to succeed. In this audiobook, containing content selected and adapted from the comprehensive print edition of Everything You Need to Know about Homeschooling, Lea Ann guides you through your toughest questions about getting started and staying the course.

“In Master of You, Cate Stillman has manifested a bold blueprint for living your best life. Drawing from the holistic wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda, she gives readers a clear path to achieving things great and small. This book provides a proven and methodical way to reflect on your past, rewrite your personal history, and build a grand vision for your future - to show the world (and yourself) who you are capable of becoming.” (Yogarupa Rod Stryker, author of The Four Desires, founder of ParaYoga, and creator of the meditation and yoga nidra app Sanctuary)

When slighted, misunderstood, cut-in-front-of, annoyed, taken advantage of, or treated rudely, most people avoid their bosses, ignore co-workers, change hairdressers, complain to friends, shout and pound their fists. They often miss the most positive, effective alternative of all: confronting positively. Now, for everyone who was never taught, or never realized, that between "bully" and "wimp" is a range of behavior that is positive, dignified, and effective for dealing with life's bothersome situations.

Uncover the true importance of the Honey Do list and its impact on your daily life. Discover the joy of accomplishment as you cross tasks off your list. Tackle repairs efficiently with expert tips. Say goodbye to never-ending lists and find solutions for couples struggling with a growing Honey Do list. Understand how success with the Honey Do list can positively impact relationships and self-worth. Learn essential DIY skills to become the hero of your household.

If you are a teen or a parent of a teen, then it is time to think about the preparation for moving into adulthood. Don’t get caught in the increasing wave of teens who can’t leave home successfully. Cassie Harris has worked with both companies trying to develop new management styles that better fit new workers and with groups and programs helping teens and young adults move into successful adult lives.

Annette Januzzi Wick wants to find the perfect care home for her proud, Italian mother, who is slipping further into dementia. In this memoir, she shares gripping truths about mistakes she makes before ultimately finding a place where her mother develops a crush, heckles an Elvis impersonator, and magically bonds with her daughter through Frank Sinatra’s songs.

With insight and compassion, Pamela Stone shows convincingly that, far from representing a return to tradition, the decision of some women to relinquish high-powered careers is a reluctant and conflict-ridden response to the growing mismatch between privatized families and time-demanding jobs.

Transform your remote work experience into a well-balanced lifestyle, even if you're feeling overwhelmed by the blur of work and life boundaries. Do you find it difficult to balance work and leisure as your home morphs into your office? Do you grapple with the isolation remote work brings, longing for genuine connections with your team? Are you struggling with endless distractions and a lack of structure in your work-from-home life? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many remote workers face the same challenges—but it doesn't have to be this way.