Parenting Essentials

If you think anger is an uncontrollable automatic reaction, it's time to reframe your perspective. Parenting isn't always a bed of roses. The chaos, arguments, and guilt can be overwhelming. You're not alone.

The honest, relatable, actionable roadmap to the practicalities of parenting a disabled child, featuring personal stories, expert interviews, and the foundational information parents need to know about topics including diagnosis, school, doctors, insurance, financial planning, disability rights...

Do you ever walk away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I say that?” Or worse, “Why didn’t I say anything at all?” What if confidence in conversations wasn’t about being louder, funnier, or more charismatic, but about learning to speak like yourself and actually be heard? Whether it’s awkward small talk, high-pressure work moments, or surface-level personal interactions, The Essentials of How to Talk to Anyone offers a fast-track guide to build the skills that matter most: confidence, clarity, and connection.

An examination of how we live in a mononormative paradigm and how nonmonogamous people can defy the status quo.

This second book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. These short meditations cover everything from eating with others and enjoying our food to connecting with the Earth. How to Eat is a welcome reminder that the benefits of mindful eating are both personal and global.

The fourth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.

Living with anxiety, depression or struggling with a mental health condition can feel like you’re constantly being thrashed around by strong emotions. On top of the regular challenges of everyday life, it can be exhausting to deal with these emotions. The truth is there is no simple solution to struggling with emotional regulation. As hard as it is, this has be accepted but despite this we can still begin to change.

Is Your 11 Year Old Ready for Real Life Challenges? Essential Life Skills Every 11 Year Old Needs to Know helps girls and boys ages 10-12 build confidence, independence, and critical thinking through essential life skills for kids. This parent trusted life skills book teaches each child how to manage time, solve problems, and communicate effectively. With practical lessons and hands on activities, the guide makes teaching life skills simple for caregivers.

For all you ladies who enjoy walking the spicier road of life, this audiobook will not only help you fulfill your desire of becoming the perfect mate to your married companion, but it will also help you avoid the pitfalls that usually accompany such relationships. The purpose of this audiobook is to help you figure out exactly what your man wants (and needs) from you, and to help you to enjoy your life while maintaining your own sense of integrity and self-esteem.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and tapping consist of activating energy points along one's body in much the same way acupuncture relieves pain - except without the needles! Energy blockages are cleared quickly and effectively, allowing for healing and a sense of overall well-being. It is a safe and easy way to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression, and to control weight gain and physical pain.

The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change combines forty years of research-proven strategies along with skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you get started on the path to positive change.

Essential Life Hacks for Thriving Women with ADHD is your guide to transforming chaos into confidence. Packed with practical, easy-to-implement strategies, this book will help you build routines, improve relationships, manage finances, and finally feel in control. Written by a late-diagnosed ADHD woman who has spent years mastering these techniques, this book delivers real solutions that work.

Decoding Avoidant and Anxious Attachment unpacks the complexities of these attachment styles and how they influence your relationships. Decoding Avoidant and Anxious Attachment takes a deep dive into the complexities of attachment styles, helping listeners understand how these patterns shape their relationships. With clear explanations and real-life examples, this insightful guide breaks down the core traits of avoidant and anxious attachment, offering strategies for fostering healthier connections.

Whether living with natural disasters or facing the next economic collapse, the prepper’s lifestyle is one of the best ways to prepare for life’s challenges. In times of disaster, you have only yourself and your skills to rely on. It’s time to develop them for your survival!

It's no secret that raising two babies at once has its challenges, but with the right preparation you can conquer fears for good. You Can Two! delivers essential information and practical prep strategies to get expecting parents ready for the joys of twinfancy. From mental and emotional prep to feeding, and everything in between, this action-oriented guide covers the broad spectrum of how to tackle the first few months after your babies arrive.

We can restore our inherent connection to nature, each other, our ancestors, and ourselves, and remember our fundamental gift of belonging. With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, environmental detachment, and digital overload, this pocket-sized How To book reminds us of our crucial need to connect to ourselves, our ancestors, and our planet. Written with characteristic simplicity and kindness, these wise meditations teach us how to remember, at any time, our fundamental gift of belonging.

The seventh book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. Profound and always approachable, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us the art of looking deeply—in to our knee-jerk assumptions and runaway thoughts—so we can recognize the true meaning and essence of our lives. How to See teases apart the act of seeing—both inside and outside of ourselves, and points the way to developing true clarity.

In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Amaranth Borsuk considers the history of the book, the future of the book, and the idea of the book. Tracing the interrelationship of form and content in the book's development, she bridges book history, book arts, and electronic literature to expand our definition of an object we thought we knew intimately. Contrary to the many reports of its death (which has been blamed at various times on newspapers, television, and e-readers), the book is alive.

Communication is the bedrock of our interactions, yet few of us are taught to talk and listen in a way that fosters clarity and connection. Too often, our communication habits lead to misunderstandings, bruised feelings, damaged relationships, and avoidable conflict.

Blending two households can feel overwhelming, especially when managing relationships, parenting styles, and financial complexities. Many families face these struggles, but achieving a harmonious and well-adjusted blended family is within your reach. This guide offers practical solutions and proven strategies to help you navigate the journey with confidence.