Changing Families

Collins presents a 'mental diet' of 10 negative attitudes to lose during times of hardship that hinder character development, strain relationships with others, and diminish faith.

Eliza is in a full-blown panic. Her notebook has been stolen - the one thatlists everything she wants but is afraid to go after. And the absolute worstperson in the world has it: her ex-boyfriend, Cooper. Like it's not enoughCooper was lying to Eliza for their entire relationship, now he and his friendsare blackmailing her; giving her just one night to complete the most humiliatingtasks on her list or they'll post her secrets online. Eliza's sure of one thing:she isn't going down without a fight. Cooper may have what's left of herdignity, but she's not the only one with something to hide.

When Life Takes a Twist: Unraveling the Threads of Love, Family, and Destiny Rose, a dedicated school teacher, enjoys a well-deserved night out with her colleagues at a local pub. When a charming stranger, Elijah, catches her attention with a surprising gesture, they share an undeniable connection. As the night unfolds, their chemistry leads to an impulsive decision that leaves a lasting impact. When Rose later discovers she's expecting a child, she must confront her fears and navigate the unexpected consequences of that fateful evening. Elijah, known for living life to the fullest, is ...

Do you think women are courageous? Clever? Ambitious? Revolutionary? Innovative? Women can be all these things and more.... This audiobook covers the stories of 55 extraordinary women who impacted and shaped our world. From world leaders to activists, business leaders, scientists, inventors, educators, sports figures, poets, novelists, entertainers, and more. These women come from all walks of life; some were born in palaces, and others were born in poverty. However, all of them did remarkable things.

No matter who we are or where we come from, we all play on the same playground. There are certain collective societal messages we hear growing up that we either consciously or subconsciously believe. As a result, we develop certain belief systems from which we operate our lives. Chris Tompkins’ Raising LGBTQ Allies sheds light on the deeper, multi-faceted layers of homophobia. It opens up a conversation with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child and shows how heteronormativity can be harmful if not addressed clearly and early.

Do you want your children to live the best life possible? And do you want to make sure you’re being a good parent? Here’s all the parenting help you need. Parenting is hard work...You’re constantly worrying how your kids are going to turn out and if you’re actually doing a good job at this parenting stuff. You just want the best for your kids. But you’re just not sure how to be the best possible parent for them...So stop guessing and start utilizing proven parenting strategies to make your kids smarter, happier, healthier and more successful.

In today's fast-paced digital world, technology has seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives. While this connectivity offers unparalleled access to information, learning, and social interaction, it also poses significant challenges. From the allure of social media and endless notifications to the pressure of constant availability, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters. Mindful Technology Use is the essential guide for anyone looking to reclaim their focus, foster meaningful relationships, and establish a healthy balance with digital devices. This...

Many parents raising adolescents and teenagers complain about the change in behavior and an increase in the number of lies told. As parents, it is really hard for us to distinguish between the truth and the lies. However, if we teach our children good values and morals from the beginning, most of the lies can be prevented. In How Parents Can Teach Children to Live with Transparency, we help parents learn about the many ways they can help their kids adopt behaviors and habits that promote honesty and openness.

En casa de los Butterfield están muy apretujados con mamá, papá, cinco niños y ahora el bebé Will. Mamá desea cambiarse de casa. Pero mudarse significa cambiar de colegio… ¿Acaso se ha hecho realidad la Peor Lista de Preocupaciones de Mattie?

Stories and poems about the hardships of life. love and non reciprocity, pain of failing, wishes that don't come true, dreams that fade, mistakes you wish you could have avoided, strength which comes from studying your routes, optimism in the face of pessimism, and learning from the experiences. laments and emotions and perspectives. there are tips and secrets and feelings and honest recollections, from several points of views. something for everyone.

A remarkable coming-of-age story with special appeal to dog lovers. This was supposed to be a simple summer for Billy - one more lazy expanse of time before college began. He'd fill the hours playing with Jimmy - his canine best buddy - going camping and doing all the things he promised Jimmy they'd do before Billy left. But that was before the accident that shook the entire town. It was before the summer job that turned into something so much more than a way to get a paycheck. And it was before Vicki.

We all believe that saying, “Thank you,” “I’m sorry,” and “Tell me more” will help us become better people, friends, partners, employees, neighbors, and global citizens. And yet, having been brought up on rugged individualism, we often slip into self-centeredness and a corresponding sense of entitlement. We have lost the ability to speak with gentleness toward one another. We have replaced kind words that connect us to one another with ones that divide, isolate, and hurt. Everywhere we turn there is deep conflict.

This book will help you raise a child who takes responsibility for their own actions and quickly bounces back from mistakes, all while helping the people around rise to their highest possible level.

She Never Saw It Coming is a riveting romantic suspense novel set against the backdrop of Newport’s elite social scene, where secrets, lies, and long-buried truths collide just days before a high-society wedding. Amelia Bellamy, the poised and polished daughter of a prestigious New England family, is preparing to marry Tobias Bennett—a charming and successful tech entrepreneur. But as the wedding approaches, Amelia begins receiving anonymous text messages warning her that Tobias is hiding something dark from his past. The tension escalates when Maxwell Porter—Amelia’s first love who...

For years Ellie, Alice, and Joan enjoyed a casual friendship while volunteering at their children's Connecticut high school. Now, with those children grown and gone to college, a local tragedy brings the three into contact again. But what begins as a catch-up lunch soon moves beyond small talk to the struggles of this next stage of life.

What are the keys to a good life? Good health, good relationships, a positive mindset, perseverance, hard work...you name them. How many of those essential life skills are actually taught in schools? Not many, if any at all. Which means that it’s in our hands as parents to make sure that our kids actually get the education they need for a long, successful, happy and healthy life. This audiobook will show you exactly what you can do to give your kids the best education they could ever dream of.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the “world as you know it” would suddenly change? Sara, Dave and her family are about to find out. Follow along as this large family learns how to keep body and soul a live and as they find out who is friend and who is foe. The people living in this new world have to relearn many things the way their ancestors did them, and also to build and to trust each other in all situations. Earthquakes and Volcanoes have erupted across the country. Death and gangs stalk the land. Families head for home to survive, or anywhere there is safety. Some will ...

When the Freeman family decided to restore a damaged creek in Washington's Olympic Peninsula - to transform it from a drainage ditch into a stream that could again nurture salmon - they knew the task would be formidable and the rewards plentiful. In Saving Tarboo Creek, Scott Freeman artfully blends his family's story with powerful universal lessons about how we can all live more constructive, fulfilling, and natural lives by engaging with the land rather than exploiting it.

There are many tales from the period known as the Change in Boucher's World history when Humans began being born with psychic abilities a thousand years ago. This is the story of one family’s survival from near the beginning of that time. Randa takes her family and leaves her home in the foothills of the mountains, fleeing marauders who would kill her children for being different. They are rescued by the Elwists and taken to a village set up for the safety of the new Humans. Born too early to be one of the changed people, will Randa be able to bridge the gap between the old ways and the ...

Rosemary Venter was born in the Transvaal in 1928. This is a long series of three books, covering a period of 72 years. My mother who produced the original manuscript is now over 95 years old. The story is, among other things, an attempt to portray the social history of the times. She believed it important that records were kept of those days, where economic and political change was rapid and unpredictable. This was her contribution to that history.