House Parent

Divorce is an uncomfortable topic that nobody wants to talk about. Yet, it is happening everywhere you look - even in our churches. Even though the divorce rate is lower in the church, there is still no question that it's still present and is constantly growing. The enemy is out to destroy marriages and now there is a generation in which half of the people don't know what it means to be a father or a mother because they didn't have that example before them.

Rosario Busquets Nosti, experta en temas de educación y psicología, regresa con este libro actualizado y con anexos que contestan las preguntas más frecuentes que hacen los padres de familia, para ser la guía indispensable que nos ayude a criar a nuestros hijos en el amor y con herramientas para enfrentar la vida.

Written in a frank, fun, no-holds-barred, and incisive first-person narrative, Tusshar reveals interesting childhood anecdotes, the process of raising a child as a single man in India, how the search for the perfect soulmate doesn't stop after having a child, and finally how his son, Laksshya, changed his life forever.

Estas son las palabras que Sole encuentra en la carta que Stella, su mejor amiga, le escribió justo antes de irse a París, inmediatamente después de la única pelea de sus vidas y pocos días antes de morir en un atentado.

Renowned sociologist Janice Johnson Dias has devoted her life to nurturing and training girls to become changemakers - whether through her investment in her daughter Marley’s humanitarian projects or through her work with the GrassROOTS Community Foundation “SuperCamp” she cofounded for girls. In these unprecedented times, her work has never been more urgent, as parents find themselves asking: How do we teach girls to change the world?

Essential, empowering medical information and advice to help you prepare for your labor and delivery journey—from a leading OB-GYN and social media educator. “The Birth Book covers everything you really need to know about labor and delivery—including all the details you might need on your...

Richard Bach es ampliamente conocido por su célebre best seller Juan Salvador Gaviota, un clásico de la autoayuda espiritual. En este caso se adentra en el tema de las situaciones violentas vividas en la infancia, y ofrece una serie de pensamientos para estimular -e incluso desafiar- a sus lectores a extraer una enseñanza positiva de ellas.

When her father goes soldiering for a year, a girl decides that without Dad at home, it’s not a family photo album. Though her beloved Nanny is in charge of the album that year, the girl makes sure that photographs of her never turn out well. Photos are blurred, wind blows hair in her face. April rains bring umbrellas to hide behind. Halloween means a mask. This poignant, yet funny family story expresses a child’s anger and grief for a dad whose work takes him away for long periods of time. It’s a tribute to the sacrifices made by military families.

Every day you meet your child’s spiritual and emotional needs—you just don’t know it. In this short, accessible, and comforting book, expert J.L. Shattuck provides insight into your child’s earliest rituals.

Cuando el amuleto del tiempo despierta, el caos acecha. Antes de la muerte de Adam, Nathan Tabiz era solo el Portador del Amuleto del Tiempo, Lilith Rheiz, la hija olvidada de la Suma Celestial, y Darien Veriz, un celestial más con un don que lo superaba. Después de la muerte de Adam, todo ha cambiado. Ahora Nathan es un brujo dispuesto a todo por traer de vuelta a su antiguo amor, Lilith ha renacido como la santa elegida por Destino.

Daejeon, South Korea. 1980. At twenty-four, Insuk falls in love with her college classmate, Sungho, and with her father’s blessing, they marry. But then, as the military dictatorship, martial law, and nationwide protests bring the country precariously to the edge, Insuk’s father disappears.

Ib lives with his schizophrenic father and his "nice" mother negotiating life, not knowing what to do, steered by uncaring winds and pushy people. From his slimy, unmiraculous birth to the tragic death of a loved one, Ib wanders the city, from one thing to another, confused, lost, and alone, all the while reflecting on his predicament. He is searching for something - what he does not know - and must overcome many obstacles: family, religion, love, and finally, death. Will he be defeated by "this wreckage of modern life?" Will a mysterious woman lift him out of the "cement" in his soul?

A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico. Lucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when "the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home." So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on faraway farms, Lucía watches the skies for signs of the monarchs'—and her papá's—return.

Moments of Joy is a celebration of your tenacious love for your child and a powerful reminder of God’s indomitable love for you both. These pages offer you a safe place to acknowledge the hard, and a restful oasis for your weary heart.

Allie is British and dreams of being a spy. Sage is an only child from sunny California. They meet when their families swap houses for the summer. Though they’re polar opposites, Allie and Sage quickly realize that they’re both dealing with family issues—Sage’s parents may be on the brink of divorce, and Allie’s struggling to feel heard in her big family. It may take a trip around the world for them to find their place at home.

In the third book set at The House on Sunrise Lagoon, oldest sibling Harbor must navigate spending half a summer away from her beloved home, the pull between her two families, and a growing crush on a girl on her basketball team. If you want to get to know Harbor Moore, you need to know three...

Goa es una adolescente que acaba de cumplir 12 años y ve cómo su vida da un giro inesperado de la noche a la mañana: sus padres se han separado, ahora tiene dos casas y toda su vida repartida entre ellas. Además, su padre va a tener un hijo con su nueva pareja, o sea que... ¡tendrá un hermanito! Cuántas cosas para tener solo 12 años. Goa solo quiere estar tranquila y que le dejen un ratito con la tablet para expresar todo lo que le pasa por la cabeza en un diario que graba en vídeo para sí misma. ¡Porque crecer no es nada fácil!

Muchos conocen ya a Lucas. Pero muy pocos saben lo molesto que suele ponerse cuando se aburre. ¡Tan buenito que parecía! Chicle en las zapatillas de Simón, pimienta en la comida de Ticholo, empujoncito a Griselda—la tortuga—que termina atravesando el aire en patineta. Hasta que un día, cansado de fastidiar a todos, Lucas se encierra en el cuarto y transforma el aburrimiento en...

Return to Sunrise Lagoon in this warmhearted sequel, which finds anxious middle child Marina making waves on her journey to trusting herself. If you want to get to know Marina Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things: One, despite her name, Marina is secretly afraid of the water. Two, she...

Thirty-four percent of parents raising children with special needs are more likely to suffer from emotional distress. If you are part of this statistic, you’ll be happy to know there are natural and compelling alternative methods that will help you tackle your child’s behavior in the most nurturing way. Challenges of Special Children is more than just a “How To” book. It’s a comprehensive guide offering proven methods to take care of your child’s mind, body, and spiritual needs. All through a holistic approach!