Step Parenting

Break Free from Toxic Relationships – Your essential guide to recognizing, confronting, and overcoming unhealthy relationships for a brighter, happier future. Feeling trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and emotional pain? Longing to reclaim your identity and live free from manipulation? Break Free from Toxic Relationships provides a powerful 4-Step Survivor’s Strategy—Recognize, Respond, Reclaim, and Rebuild—to help you heal and move forward after narcissistic and emotional abuse.

Do you dream about increased student engagement and more effective classroom management? How about reducing teacher stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed? Or leaving campus at a reasonable hour without dragging a cart full of lesson planning and papers to grade? If the answer to these questions is “Yes!” then this audiobook is for YOU! Based on current research in positive psychology and more than 15 years of “real world” experience in the classroom, this book provides a map to reduce stress, improve student behavior, and be happier in your classroom and your life.

This series delves into the intricate dynamics of human connections, offering listeners the tools to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Whether you are seeking to improve your romantic life, friendships, or family interactions, these books provide a comprehensive guide to emotional growth and resilience.

No one wins at everything they try. But any setback, whether professional or personal, can become a step forward with the right tools and mind-set to turn loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly 50 years of leadership experience, Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the 11 elements that constitute the "DNA" of people who succeed in the face of problems, failure, and losses. Learning is not easy during down times. It takes discipline to do the right thing when something goes wrong.

Have you ever had the experience of being manipulated by a person to such an extent that you felt something was wrong with your perception? That you finally started to doubt your perceptive faculty, even your mental health? You are not alone in this: this common phenomenon is called gaslighting, and it is a subtle yet serious form of psychological violence that can have lasting effects on the victim's self-esteem. In this guidebook, you'll learn not only what exactly gaslighting actually is and how this mechanism works, but also how you can free yourself from the manipulation trap.

Simple tricks for more freedom and control in your life...Is it hard for you to say no to your kids? Perhaps you feel you’re hurting them by not saying yes to their requests and desires? Maybe you focus so much on being there for them that you forget your own boundaries? Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way... In How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Children, you will discover the simple yet effective strategies for teaching boundaries to a child, which will allow you to experience more freedom and self-love in your daily life.

This inspiring and inventive guide teaches listeners how to develop their full potential by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci. Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how.

If you are currently into a long distance relationship and want it to last, then check this How To Make a Long Distance Relationship Work guide. In this step-by-step guide you will reap the following benefits: How to prepare before getting into a long distance relationship; how to have constant communication with your partner; get tips on what you can do together, though you are apart. Learn how to find time for each other, how to avoid saboteur, and much more.

We are all born with self-esteem and confidence built in. Without it, you would never have dared to try walking for the first time. However, slowly over our formative years we actually unlearn the confidence mindset and instead develop coping mechanisms such as a fear of rejection and a fear of failure. These new programs in our brain prevent us maturing into the unshakable men that we really want to be.

When was the last time you lost your cool around your kids? Last month? Yesterday? Twenty minutes ago? The world of parenting isn't always easy, and while often rewarding, it's still abundant with ups and downs. But when those grins turn to frowns, and you sense conflict arising, it's easy to panic and lose your cool. If you have found yourself struggling to keep your calm during recent parenting ventures, you've come to the right place!

Are you a parent to a teen or preteen and are concerned about their welfare and how you can navigate the complicated world of disciplining them? You are about to discover exactly how to parent teens, take charge of the situation and not feel as lost in the maze called parenting teens! Even if you feel clueless and completely ill-equipped to navigate the world of parenting, this extra short listen will equip you with the dos and don’ts to give the much-needed confidence!

Would you like to know how to calm your toddler with minimal stress and transform yourself into a happy parent? Unlike other guides on baby care, this step-by-step guide shows you the way to ease your baby's stress and prepare you for motherhood. Ultimately helping you and your baby live in joy, it will help you to strengthen the natural parent-child bond. In just a few minutes from now, you can begin to ease into parenthood and go on a journey with your loved ones to become a smiling happy parent.

Step into Your Moxie is a soul-stirring call to action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you. Dubbed a "Moxie Maven" by President Obama's White House Office of Public Engagement for her potent approach to women's empowerment, Alexia Vernon has helped thousands of women (and men) slay diminishing self-talk and cultivate confidence. She has created a timely, refreshingly playful guide for women to communicate with candor, clarity, compassion, and ease every time they open their mouths to speak - in their careers, communities, and homes.

I didn't know how much alcohol affected my life until I saw my life change drastically when I stopped drinking. It's a tricky slope and a downward spiral that can get out of control in the blink of an eye. You may not even think you are addicted to alcohol. If these resonate with you, you've come to the right place. Turn the tables now and propel yourself toward a healthier, happier, and addiction-free life.

Discover the seven secrets women can use to get ahead in the world! This audiobook from consultant-coach Amanda Owen (author of The Power of Receiving) presents self-improvement strategies for women and a radically different approach to helping them achieve their goals, reduce stress, and create better health and happiness by using the power that already exists within them.

A stepmother constantly sees to others' needs - those of her spouse, her kids, his kids, their kids. She also has to work so hard to maintain her marriage or deal with the emotional turmoil that can follow divorce and marrying again, that she may neglect her own needs. It's no wonder, then, that stepmothers often ask: Who's taking care of me? This is where Sue Patton Thoele steps in, offering practical advice and emotional support in a new edition of her book, The Courage to Be a Stepmom.

Blending Families responds to the need for a book that explores stepparenting by starting with the marriage as the central relationship in a new blended family unit. Just as you are better able to help your child in an airplane emergency if you put your oxygen mask on first, you are better able to blend two families if you take care of the marriage first.

If you're in a stepfamily, you may not be able to pause this book. It tracks the experiences of several real step-couples as they navigate the multiple issues and relationships in a stepfamily. Research validated strategies are clearly offered that, when incorporated, greatly reduce stepfamily conflicts.

There is a massive amount of shame that comes with negative thinking. You blame yourself for the intrusive thoughts that blindside you. You feel guilty for not being more optimistic. It’s time to stop. Negative thinking isn’t as simple as looking at the glass half empty. It is a debilitating mindset that seeps into every area of your life. Negative thinking happens automatically–it’s not your fault. You tell yourself that today will be a better day, but your brain tells you the opposite, and you slip back into old negative habits.

Do you want to be able to control your emotions? Are you someone who isn't as self-aware as you should be? Your emotional intelligence is a vital component of who you are and what you do. With this helpful guide, Emotional Intelligence: A Step by Step Guide on How to Master Your Emotions, Raise Your Self Awareness and Improve Your EQ, you can learn the basic steps you need to take to ensure that your emotional intelligence is functioning at its peak.