Parenting Humor

Based on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-out-loud listen that follows a fictitious group of eight 20- and-30-something female friends for one year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every other form of communication known to man.

One afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia. Two people heading to the altar. One hundred fifty guests. The bride, Elizabeth Gottlieb, proud graduate of the University of Virginia and of Emory University School of Law, member of Atlanta's wealthy Jewish elite. The groom, Hank Jackson, not a member. Not a Jew. The couple of the hour, however, is beside the point, because We Are Gathered belongs to the guests.

Priced out of their Manhattan neighborhood, Jessica and Aaron move with their young daughters to the one place Jessica swore she'd never go: the suburbs. But to Jessica's surprise, life in the commuter belt makes a great first impression. She quickly falls in with a clique of helpful mom friends, and she's thrilled when she's invited to a moms-only weekend at the beach. The trip turns into a series of eye-opening lessons, and Jessica must decide if she's strong enough to be honest with herself about the sort of life she really wants.

Who says healthy living has to be boring? Humor Me Back to Healthy is your hilarious, no-nonsense guide to navigating the ups, downs, and downright weird moments of wellness. From kale controversies to gym mishaps, this book takes a lighthearted look at everything from meal prepping (“Tupperware: the adult puzzle”) to stress relief (“Screaming into pillows is free therapy!”). Packed with funny affirmations, clever tips, and relatable humor, it’s proof that you can laugh your way to a healthier, happier you.

What does it really mean to be blessed by God?With Southern charm and razor-sharp wit in this Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide? unabridged audio download, author Karen Spears Zacharias shows how the “prosperity” gospel has led us astray from true Christianity and helped create people and...

A smart, funny, and essential survival guide that you didn't know you needed. But you do. As any current or former 20-something knows, adult life can get a bit weird because no one tells you what to expect. Many of us spend a decade or more figuring out how the world works, hoping that by age 30 our friends are too old to remember what happened. Unfortunately, Andy Boyle does not have it all figured out. But the funny and useful advice and observations in this engaging audiobook will help any newly minted adult get through the hard parts.

From the very first steps of acknowledging adoption as a choice to the final document that seals the deal, Jody Cantrell Dyer paints a raw, warm, heartbreaking, and eventually triumphant portrayal that narrates the entire adoption process through compassionate and entertaining prose. Dyer's candor and soul color the narration of The Eye of Adoption.

When the Devil comes to take him, Wakefield, a motivational speaker and architecture buff, isn't ready. He plies the Dark One with scotch and strikes a bargain: He, Wakefield, will take a year to search for an alternative life.

Ser padre es algo importantísimo. Y a la primera pregunta que surge inevitablemente, «¿Seré capaz?», responde este divertido audiolibro: claro que sí, hombre, podrás, con la ayuda del mejor manual de instrucciones, el que tienes en las manos. Y además no solo puedes, debes. «Reivindicar el derecho a encargarnos del niño, aunque seamos torpes al principio y nos dé pánico, es el primer paso para entrar en el apasionante mundo de la paternidad», dice su autor. ¡Adelante!

Ser padre es algo importantísimo. Y a la primera pregunta que surge inevitablemente, «¿Seré capaz?», responde este divertido audiolibro: claro que sí, hombre, podrás, con la ayuda del mejor manual de instrucciones, el que tienes en las manos. Y además no solo puedes, debes. «Reivindicar el derecho a encargarnos del niño, aunque seamos torpes al principio y nos dé pánico, es el primer paso para entrar en el apasionante mundo de la paternidad», dice su autor. ¡Adelante!

Der etwas andere Erziehungsratgeber. Vom Baby zum Teenager zum jungen Erwachsenen: Kinder erziehen ist ein wahrer Marathon des Miteinanderlebens. Doch es kann auch ein Kinderspiel sein, weiß Bea Beste. Ihr Geheimnis sind Gelassenheit, Humor und Improvisation! In diesem Buch teilt sie mit dir ihren Schatz aus eigenen Lebensgeschichten und erklärt mithilfe von berühmten Vorbildern ihre Grundsätze für ein fröhliches und erfülltes Familienleben.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we haven't much choice. Our heart tells us one thing, while our mind says something entirely different. And sometimes, we're reluctant to admit the person we become through the experience is a much better person than we ever realized was possible.

Struggling with bills, rent, or managing money in general? You’re not alone—figuring out finances can feel like cracking a code, but this book makes it simple. Nervous about job interviews? Don’t sweat it. We’ll help you own the room, even if you’re feeling unprepared. Is cooking anything beyond instant noodles a mystery? We’ve got your back with easy, no-fail meal ideas that won’t leave you hungry (or setting off the smoke alarm).

You'll learn how to shake the "tyranny of time" so you can tap into productive rhythms and bring a more natural pace to your life. You'll learn to relax, concentrate, and more fully realize yourself and the tasks you face. You'll become more efficient, more attentive and more productive. And before you know it, you'll find yourself putting on the brakes—and surging ahead!

Les enrabiades dels nostres fills ens descol·loquen i ens fan perdre els nervis. Fins tot posen a prova la paciència dels pares més conscients i respectuosos. Però aquestes enrabiades també ens poden ajudar a saber què els passa. Aquest llibre no pretén donar lliçons sobre com podem posar fi a les enrabiades dels nostres fills. Més aviat ens fa contemplar-les com una gran oportunitat de creixement i aprenentatge personal.

Lüften Sie die Geheimnisse intimer Beziehungen und erfahren Sie, was männliche und weibliche Sternzeichen wirklich wollen. Was sind ihre verborgenen Wünsche und Bedürfnisse? Wonach suchen sie in einer Beziehung? Welches Sternzeichen ist auf Plattformen wie Instagram, TikTok oder Twitter unangefochtener Vorreiter und warum? Was können uns die Konstellationen über unsere Online-Persönlichkeiten und unser Verhalten sagen?

One's level of intelligence is not the primary determiner of who wins an argument. It is the ability to use nuances of language and simple models of logic and reframing to create and direct meaning. Real persuasive power comes from focusing on creating context to fit the argument and audience.

Egal, ob man sich im Geburtsvorbereitungskurs mit dem Wegsingen von Senkwehen blamiert, sich beim Eltern-Kind-Turnen zu infernalischen Liedern über Gorillas mit Sonnenbrille verrenkt, ein Bachelor-Studium über die ergonomische Funktion von Tornistern absolviert oder einen Premium-Partyplaner bucht, weil man keine Kraft mehr hat, einen Marmorkuchen zu backen und drei Ballons aufzupusten: Es gibt eine Unmenge an Phasen der elterlichen Vollverzweiflung, die Sabine Bode in ihrem Anti-Ratgeber scharfzüngig und selbstironisch seziert.

A book for adults about books for children, a rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. Make Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature not...

This guide gives you the tools to handle life's annoyances with humor and dignity. Have you ever replayed a rude comment long after it happened? Wondering why someone’s snarky remark can derail your day? Are you struggling to stay composed when a colleague cuts you off mid-sentence or when a stranger’s glare feels like an attack?