Parenting Essentials

'A bible for everyone dealing with children' Anthea Turner 'Finally, a book that gives straightforward guidance to parents in need' Myleene Klass 'Full of practical tools to make the entire household happier!' Dr Philippa Kaye In Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety, parents will learn...

We began with a question: “Do you listen to respond, or listen to understand?” While many books are written about how to get your point across, effective communication is about transmitting and receiving messages as close to the intended meaning as possible. One central issue contributes more than others to the deterioration of a message’s intended meaning. Real-world communication can be compared to standing on a two-way street filled with loud and distracting traffic. Imagine that you are on one side of that street, but the person trying to speak with you is on the other side.

Uncover new sides of family members you've known your entire life with this indispensable guide. Just as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family's personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In The Essential Questions, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connection with them in the process.

Living Wisely - For Millennials & Beyond by psychologist Barry M. Cohen explores the essential life skills that millennials beginning their journeys through life - as well as all the rest of us - need to live wisely and well throughout our lives. Throughout the book, scientific research and contributions from psychology, medicine, and renowned life coaches validate each skill and illustrate how it contributes to well-being. All those seeking to gain healthy life habits for self-improvement will find the book an invaluable resource.

Are you: - just out of school and in your first job? - a few years into your professional life with no idea what’s next? - wondering why you haven’t been promoted at work? - wishing you could see your career path on a map? - feeling at the mercy of an uncaring manager? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this book is for you. In this slim volume of beautifully written prose, Jack Bailey shares nuggets of wisdom gathered from three decades in the working world.

If you’ve always wanted to socialize with confidence, but your introversion stopped you from doing so, pay attention. Are you sick and tired of being misunderstood just because you are an introvert? Do you want to say goodbye to social fears and stereotypes and discover something that works for you? Several studies over the years have demonstrated how introversion is perfectly natural and that you should embrace it. Expert scientists have stated introverts can be great leaders, which means you can become socially confident without sacrificing your introversion.

Times of crisis call for revolutionary leadership. What better model could we have for courage and creativity under fire than those who found themselves in positions of leadership during the American Revolutionary War? Now Pat Williams helps you apply their genius to your sphere of influence. Through the remarkable stories of more than 25 leaders of the American Revolution, you'll discover fresh insight into how great leaders are formed, refined, tested, and strengthened.

Are you ready to create a blueprint for a purposeful life through the power of the Enneagram? If you feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, disconnected from loved ones and yourself, or unsure of your true purpose, you're not alone. Many people experience these existential crises, but there's hope. By uncovering your Enneagram personality type, you can free yourself from these burdens.

Step into a transformative journey crafted for those eager to reshape their lives through the power of self-discipline. "365 Days with Self Discipline" presents an actionable guide, effortlessly weaving theory and hands-on practice to bring about genuine change.

Your journey into parenthood has already begun. This book is a roadmap that tells you where you are, how long it takes to reach the finish line, and what happens in between. It helps to eliminate the anxieties that will inevitably accompany you into this brave new world.

Children need to deal with a number of fears as they grow up. From entering a new school to taking a big shot to cope with a bully in school, they are facing intimidating situations from time to time. Unfortunately, there are many parents who don’t care about their children seriously even when they display their fears. This is an incorrect parenting method, which could make a child suffer from panic attacks and depression. If you love your kids, this is the last thing you do not want to happen to them, so make sure to give them the support they need whenever their fears take place.

Among the many pieces of expert advice in The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking is this nugget: "To capture attention, define a problem that keeps listeners up at night." Wyeth may as well be talking about the audiobook itself - for nothing keeps us up at night like the prospect of giving a speech in the morning. In this brief and lucid guide to presenting, Wyeth counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he gives you vivid stories and rubber-meets-the-road advice.

This audiobook has everything you need to know about Tai Chi, including how to find a class, what happens in a class, how long it takes to learn, the difference between the styles, and a unique history of the art in China and its travels to the West. This fascinating audio book is full of insights, anecdotes, facts and humor about the world of Tai Chi. The question and answer format makes it easy to digest, so you will not only understand this ancient and noble art, but more importantly, feel empowered to choose the class of Tai Chi that is right for you.

Former hostage negotiator, international peacekeeper and professional interrogator J. Paul Nadeau spent over 31 years as a police officer and specialist, studying human behavior and the art of friendly persuasion. Paul talked hostage-takers into giving up, criminals into confessing, and terrorists into cooperating, and he now offers his persuasion techniques and principles to you in this informative and easy-to-follow guide.

Maybe you have a drawer full of unfinished manuscripts or a story idea you’re struggling to develop. Maybe you’re frustrated with your writing progress or overwhelmed by creative doubt, burnout, or writer’s block. Maybe you just can’t seem to sit down and write. No matter the roadblock standing between you and writing success, here’s the good news: You’re capable of becoming the writer you want to be — and that work can begin today.

Not sure what to do next? Caring for a loved one is stressful, but necessary. I know, I’ve been there many times. There are new situations, new issues, and new decisions to make every day. When you don’t know what to expect or what questions to ask, it can be a frustrating feeling, and your emotions can often affect your decisions. This book provides resources and information to guide you in caring for your aging loved one. The information includes information I wish I had known many years ago when I started my journey of caring for several relatives.

If you are struggling with any social problems inside the school, you should not feel that you are the only person experiencing a such type of situation. You can talk to your parents or to your teacher if you are in physical threat because of bullying or if you’ve made wrong choices due to peer pressure.

Parents who listen to this book will learn how to help their children deal with frustration, make decisions, and become confident, self-sufficient adults.

“An NFL player becomes an All-Pro by relentlessly focusing on the fundamentals and executing them with sheer determination. The same is true to become an All Pro Dad. This book not only highlights the fundamentals of fatherhood, but also gives dads a winning game plan to do their most...

Throw a pebble into a stagnant pond, and you’ll generate concentric rings of ripples cascading outward. These little ripples disturb the surface of the water in every direction and reach every extremity of the pond. This phenomenon has been called the “ripple effect,” and it clearly illustrates how one individual in a sea of people can cause a disturbance and shake up the otherwise calm complacency of his or her environment.