Parenting Adults

From the much loved 'Auntie' of TikTok, and the author of How to Clean Everything and How to Save Money, How to be an Adult covers everything that a young (or not so young) person needs to know—the stuff that should be taught in schools but isn't. From renting and budgeting to dealing with breakups and grief, and from how to change a plug to how to ace a job interview, no-one should leave home for the first time without a copy of this book.

This recently rediscovered and critically acclaimed 1937 novel tells the story of Janie Crawford, a long-legged, articulate, and fiercely independent African-American woman of the 1930s. Janie's quest for identity includes three marriages and a return to her roots. Despite her struggles, Janie never defines herself by regret, fear, or unrealistic dreams, and refuses to be anything but her own person.

At age 39, Ariel Gore has everything she’s always wanted: a successful writing career, a long-term partnership, a beautiful if tiny home, a daughter in college and a son in preschool. But life’s happy endings don’t always last. If it’s not one thing, after all, it’s your mother. Her name is Eve. Her epic temper tantrums have already gotten her banned from three cab companies in Portland. And she’s here to announce that she’s dying.

The 2-Day Diet is a breakthrough plan and a dieter's dream come true. Diet for just 2 days a week and lose more pounds, more inches, more body fat, and more belly fat than you would on conventional pounds-off plans! And it's based on the latest scientific research. In this guide, we will share a quick and easy way to implement this diet with easy to use cheat sheets and ultimate mistakes to avoid. The best guide for someone who is busy and wants to get the whole gist of this diet and implement the 2 day diet in the next hour!

Coming out to Mom is a lesbian rite of passage. In the third edition of this landmark anthology, 34 remarkable women face their fears and confusion, prejudice and misunderstandings, and speak honestly and bravely about the difficulties and joys of life with their "different daughters". Among the topics of discussion are family, community, religion, grandchildren, bisexuality, transgenderism, and coming out.

Communication Skills for Teens provides the guidance you need to become a better communicator and succeed in all areas of life. You'll also learn tons of essential life skills, including active listening, assertiveness, clarifying language, the art of an apology, compassion, interviewing skills, family communication, and more. Each chapter focuses on one key aspect of communication, offers a real teen's perspective, and includes practical exercises to help you apply what you've learned in the real world-away from your computer and smartphone screens.

Spending the night in juvie wasn't the worst thing to happen to seven-year-old Teresa that summer. When her much-anticipated cross-country vacation turns to abduction, Teresa is forced to care for her mother, sister, and twin brothers. Homeless, abused, and afraid in the slums of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, Teresa finds joy in her adventures while fantasizing of a better life. Keeping this dream alive throughout her childhood is what drives her to end the cycle of abuse and poverty.

Hey there, fellow dream-seeker! Are you tired of battling with restless thoughts when all you crave is a tranquil night's rest? Well, listen up because I've got the remedy for those weary eyes and restless minds! Introducing "Bedtime Stories For Adults: An Ultimate Audiobook Collection For Deep Sleep & Relaxation" – your ticket to a serene slumber like never before. Inside this treasure trove of tranquility, you'll find three enchanting audiobooks meticulously crafted to whisk you away into a world of blissful repose.

Are restless nights stealing away your precious sleep? Do the anxieties of the day refuse to let you rest? It's time to discover the enchanting world of Nights of Peace Bedtime Stories for Stressed-Out Adults. Immerse yourself in a soothing symphony of words, and embark on a journey to ultimate relaxation, stress relief, and rejuvenation.

Daily stressors might leave us feeling overburdened, worn out, and in dire need of some calm and quiet. The Best Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults is a captivating book that is sure to offer you the stress relief you need through soothing tales and guided meditations that are designed to calm your mind, body, and spirit.

Introducing Motherhood Without a Degree—a heartfelt step-by-step guide crafted to empower mothers and soon-to-be mothers on this beautiful journey, ensuring you survive and thrive with each step.

There is a special bond between mothers and their sons, and it never goes away. This book contains some of the best stories and poems from Chicken Soup's library honoring that lifelong relationship between mothers and their male offspring.

In the spirit of his New York Times best seller Love Poems for Married People and Love Poems for People with Children, as well as his wildly popular New Yorker pieces, Thurber Prize-winner John Kenney presents a hilarious new collection of poetry for anxious people.

Manipulation, Kontrolle, Empathiemangel oder Machtspiele: Wer mit einer narzisstischen Mutter aufgewachsen ist, kennt all das nur zu gut aus seiner Kindheit. Auch auf Erwachsenen lastet diese Vergangenheit oft noch schwer – und wenn Sie sich aus diesen Fesseln befreien wollen, finden Sie in diesem Hörbuch einen Weg! Mütter lieben ihre Kinder bedingungslos und wollen nur das Beste für sie: Das ist die gesellschaftliche Vorstellung von Müttern – doch es gibt auch solche, die das nicht erfüllen können.

American baby boomers are aging, and 15 million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in US history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals, as well as for society. This book is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers". Author Sara Zeff Geber takes listeners on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and then suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship-building and rigorous planning for their future.

Pop culture and psychobabble tell us to make ourselves the center of the universe in order to be happy. Churches have communicated the false idea that God exists to give us all that we selfishly want. In this book, Max Lucado reminds us that it's not about us, it's all about God. It is through this shift in thinking that we can truly live an unburdened, happy life.

"Send Us a Boy, We'll Send You a Cowboy!" is the slogan of the Box Canyon Boys Camp. But for the nail biters, thumb suckers, and teeth grinders, the cast-away offspring of parents who are busy traveling, being divorced, remarrying, and garnering fortunes, it's just another place to face rejection. Until Cotton.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK. Orice persoană implicată în creșterea și educarea copiilor s-a confruntat cu situații în care, pe moment, fie a rămas fără cuvinte, fie a reacționat cu strigăte și amenințări. Ni se întâmplă adesea să le vorbim copiilor explicându-le de ce le cerem un anumit lucru și ei pur și simplu să nu ne asculte.

As long as she can remember, Leah has had the mysterious feeling that she's searching for a twin - that she belongs as one of an intimate pair. It begins with friends, dance partners, and her own reflection in the mirror as she studies ballet growing up; continues with physical and emotional attractions to girlfriends in college; and leads her, finally, to Eric, whom she moves across the country for and marries. But her steadfast, monogamous relationship leaves her with questions she can't answer about her sexuality and her identity, so she and her husband decide to try an open marriage.

Are you encountering certain issues parenting your teenage girls? Why do some parents find it easy to handle their daughters while others are feeling helpless? Are there secrets for successful and easy parenting techniques of teen girls? How can you be the best parent your teenage girl can listen to and trust in any situation? Roxanne Miles explains the never-failing ways to parent your daughter about love, money, and discipline, and get her to understand the importance of education without creating tension by using inductive reasoning.