Step Parenting

Longtime associates of the Beck Institute, Drs. Sokol and Fox share their practical, four-step cognitive therapy program for overcoming self-doubt and fear, building confidence, and maximizing potential in all areas of life. Their unique program enables the listener to identify and examine those areas where self-doubt gets triggered and interferes with their potential. As the self-doubt becomes more externalized, listeners are shown step by step how to determine if their fear is valid, and if not, how to overcome it.

The 9 Steps to Emotional Fitness is far more than a book of inspiration; it is a tool kit for life in the 21st century. Warren Redman has drawn on nearly 30 years' experience as a psychotherapist, personal development trainer, coach, and lifelong learner to produce a book of immense significance and value to people who seek greater personal fulfillment. Influenced by some of the finest teachers and thinkers of the last 50 years, Redman has created a synthesis of nine steps for a new century that has already seen enormous upheaval.

There are numerous potty-training strategies, and it is important to choose the right one for your kid. We are going to look at a few of the most proficient methods to potty train a boy. So this book will undoubtedly help you train your child to use the potty and enjoy the process without any fear.

Raising a child in today's fast-paced digital world can feel daunting. As screens shape our kids' daily lives, parents face urgent questions about safety, mental health, and responsible tech use. Clayton Cranford—founder of Cyber Safety Cop, veteran law enforcement officer, and child safety expert—offers the definitive audiobook guide to confidently navigating these complex challenges. Drawing on over 20 years of frontline experience in youth safety and behavioral threat assessment, Cranford blends gripping real-world stories with actionable strategies.

In Loving a Highly Sensitive Person by Jonathan Baurer, you will have the emotional, psychological, and physical tools to better understand and celebrate the HSP you love.

Each one of us has visionary qualities; we are inundated daily by fears, stress, and worries. Mindfulness and meditation serve as band-aids, but we are all familiar with the adage: Don’t put the sick mind you don’t understand into the healthy self you aspire to become.

In "How to Stop Giving a Damn About What People Think," author Karl Wright takes you on a transformative journey towards self-empowerment and personal freedom. This insightful book is a toolkit for anyone who's ever felt weighed down by the expectations and opinions of others. Karl Wright's engaging, down-to-earth narrative guides you through 23 life-changing chapters, each a stepping stone to breaking free from societal chains and embracing your authentic self.

'I truly could not recommend this book highly enough, not only to blended and step-families themselves, but all those involved in their support' - Professor Andrew Reeves, BACP fellow and Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health 'Clear, accessible and understanding . . . A book...

Do you wake up in the morning with the feeling of anxiety or panic running through your veins? If so, there is a Twelve Step program for you that can help! Having co-dependence, perfectionism, worrying, depression, obsessing, gossiping, overt or covert manipulating, overworking, overthinking, people-pleasing, rushing, and going through life exhausted and feeling like the walking dead, all fall under this category, as well.

If you are a stepparent, you may know how challenging a role it can be. It takes more than the will to make it work. Stepparents must apply a range of skills to keep their families together, and they have to be prepared to be flexible in the process.

Parenting is a wonderfully fulfilling journey that comes with its own set of challenges. For one, have you ever reached that point when you felt like you’re already at the end of your rope? If so, then you should know that you aren’t alone. This is a common situation stressed parents experience when they are faced with difficult situations. Much as we want to avoid stress altogether, this isn’t possible because stress is a part of all our lives.

You're exhausted, but you can't sleep. You're dragging through mornings, yet wired when your head hits the pillow. You're doing everything "right"—and your body still feels like it's working against you. Here's what nobody tells you: the problem isn't your willpower. It's your cortisol rhythm. And it's been hijacked by modern life. This audiobook is for the woman who's tired of being tired. The one juggling work, family, hormonal shifts, and a nervous system that seems permanently stuck on high alert. The one who's Googled "adrenal fatigue" at midnight and wondered if she's broken.

Whether you're fighting with anxiety and stress, seeking deeper spiritual connection, or simply wanting to understand what emotional freedom can do for you, Be Fearless in Chaos offers a transformative journey from the rushing urgency of daily life to the timeless peace that resides within you. The path to emotional equilibrium lies not in changing what you feel, but in choosing how and when you express your feelings. Prepare to discover the extraordinary being you truly are with this revolutionary synthesis of neuroscience, spirituality, and practical wisdom.

Published in 1939, this book contains 12 articles originally published in Good Housekeeping magazine as a guide to young people of the era to achieve a happy marriage. Many of the principles stated are as applicable today as they were 70 years ago, but some of the chapters are best considered only as amusing historical artifacts.

Does loving yourself seem unreachable? Feeling crushed by harsh self-judgments and suffocated by self-hatred? You may be surprised at how simple loving yourself again (or for the first time) can be. If you're sick and tired of the "just think positive thoughts" approach and hungry for something substantial that works long-term, you're in the right place.

Mari A. Lee is the founder of Growth Counseling Services, a counseling and recovery center in Southern California specializing in working with sex and porn addicts, and partner and spouse betrayal trauma. With over 10 years of clinical experience, Mari has written Healing Betrayal for the partner or spouse who has just learned that their significant other may be dealing with sex and/or porn addiction. Having had her own personal journey as a former partner, Mari knows how heartbreaking and emotionally draining it is to be in relationship with a person who is sexually deceptive.

Do you want to improve your relationships and productivity, all by simply changing your listening habits? You already understand the importance of quality communication. But good communication is built not on speaking but on listening. In 10 easy steps, you can go from being a poor listener to an excellent one. At each step, you’ll learn how to navigate the pitfalls of strained communication, transforming your ability to exchange accurate, complete information and deepen emotional understanding and connectedness.

Free Yourself from Anxious Attachment is your gateway to understanding and overcoming these common relationship fears. This groundbreaking three-step system offers a simple approach to eliminate relationship anxiety and find the love you desire.

Uncover the hidden secrets to long-lasting love and intimacy. To maintain unwavering and full trust in another over a lifetime of relationship requires effort and commitment. The good news is, even if the trust has been broken this same effort and commitment can restore everything and can even enhance the bonds of love and intimacy. Maybe your partner cheated on you with someone else? Maybe they repeatedly fail to listen to your wants and desires? Whatever the case may be, it is possible to move past this moment and into a new paradigm of happiness and love.

Recovering from the trauma of a toxic narcissistic relationship can be a difficult journey. It’s a complicated mess of anger, anxiety, depression, shame, and even guilt. Trying to make sense of what you’re going through, questioning if you’re the one to blame for what happened.... With the help of this book, you can overcome the obstacles after leaving the relationship, pick up the pieces of your life to create a brighter future, renew your self-confidence, create firm boundaries, and gain clarity about who you are.