Changing Families

Dive into a world where an ancient gypsy mask holds power over life and death. In "Masked Shadows" retired NFL Saints coach Joe and his allies face a malevolent force emanating from the depths of Russian folklore. As they grapple with creeping algae that threatens annihilation, the key to salvation lies in secrets as old as time itself. Are you prepared to witness what lies within a giant New Orleans warehouse?

When parents welcome their new infants into their families, those babies are totally dependent on their parents for all their needs. The job of parents is to care for and guide that child into becoming a self-regulating, capable, independent young adult. It is not an easy task, even in the best of circumstances. The current challenges in nearly every aspect of family, work, health, and community life present additional layers of stress.

Balanced living in God’s eyes isn’t the same as what the world considers it to be. It is more important to surrender every area of our lives to God rather than trying to keep it balanced on our own. This book will help you look at each area of your life to set goals based on what God wants for you.

In "America's Embarrassing Reading Crisis: What We Learned From COVID," Dr. Lisa Hassler delves into pivotal data supporting the efficacy of online learning, particularly when integrated with the Theory of Transactional Distance (TD), to bolster literacy rates. As a leading researcher, Dr. Hassler not only spearheaded this award-winning study but also applied TD theory in her own second-grade classroom, across various learning environments, yielding remarkable success.

Colleen is a girl who wants to do something that is real, real and big, real and big and world-changing. When her fourth-grade teacher, Mr. Kent gives a class project to Change the World, Colleen, along with her classmates, accept the challenge with astonishing results. When Colleen hears about school kids in Africa who do not have access to pencils and other school supplies, she begins a pencil drive. What began as a school project soon takes on a life of its own.

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.

Make your child 10 times smarter with these simple strategies…would you like to see your kids read more? And, would you like them to experience the massive benefit of reading for kids? The reality is that we all know about the importance of reading, but yet most kids still rarely ever read…this audiobook can help you make sure that your kids actually grow into avid readers, which will make them smarter and potentially improve all aspects of their life.

There may be days when you want to give up. There may be days when you want to do something, but your mind is telling you "do not do it". There may be days when you want to be with a boy, and you know he is not a good person. My book talks about boyfriends, girlfriends (the difference in sisterly affection), peer pressure, and dating. I share some of my life experiences.

Have you always wondered what an au pair is and what they do? Have you thought about being an au pair before? Are you nervous or anxious about moving away to become an au pair? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Being an Au Pair by author Natalie Castle offers an approach to help you through the process of becoming an au pair, as well as offers helpful tips and advice on how to be the best au pair possible. Most books on being an au pair tell you all the amazing things you will experience, but never give you practical advice.

So you just saw a picture from your child’s recent school trip and noticed them sitting alone, while other children play together. As a parent, your heart races. Are they okay? What can I do? What does my child need? We know that friendships are beautiful and essential. They teach children to socialize, support one another, and communicate. Children who fail to learn basic social skills run risks of negative experiences later in life.

It's believed that every moment can be improved by applying five simple rules to it, in both happy and unhappy times. And according to the author, Ishmail Downes - after overcoming a suicidal moment - applying them is the key to living a happier and more fulfilling life. That is the key on how to be happy in life. Inspirational, captivating, and simple, this book will give you steps to get the most from your life. The book will show you how to find what you love about any moment, find meaning in it, positively influence your state, take the best action, and be grateful for doing it.

This audiobook is proof that we can create something from nothing together with our kids. What you're about to embark on is a journey that no one can take away from you. We're going to create a time capsule you'll be able to cherish until your 89-year-old neighbor finally tells you she's deaf and hasn't heard a word about it. This audiobook is going to help you create a bond with your kids.

Ignite will help you in any small group setting you are in, whether it be a Bible study, church, or just hanging out with friends. Each time you meet, use the check-ins to help you assess eight areas of your life, set action steps, and share it with others for accountability. This is a life-changing tool that will help you become aware and recognize areas in your life that may be weak, then asking God to help you change them to glorify Him. You will begin to change as you set your action steps and follow through.

This audiobook seeks to address two questions. The first is the question of what happens when fathers are absent from the lives of their children. This audiobook is written from the female perspective so it focuses on the father daughter relationship. The second question it addresses is that of what happens when those who have had a fractured relationship come to know God as a father; does it change them and if so what does the change look like? The author hopes to share personal experiences that she has had to navigate in her own relationship with her father.