Family Cycles

This book will demystify the concepts of dysregulation and parental self-regulation, and will normalize prioritizing these skills for parents, before bringing the concepts into parenting children. With this book's step-by-step framework, you will learn how to mitigate tough parenting moments, develop self-regulatory skills, and hear real accounts from other parents.

Of all the questions that have been asked, "What is love?" has to be one of the most important. Among other things in his new book, Dr. Michael Eaton answers this critical question for the crucible of his own painful experiences. Here is a man who has been flung out of the frying pan, emerged from the fire, and lives today to offer deep insight into the many complexities of love, not the least of which is its five-fold nature. Eaton relies not only on the scalped of his own pain but also on scripture to dissect the universal phenomenon of love, and he has put his finger on the crux of the ...

An urgent, no-holds-barred tale of gang life, guerrilla warfare, intergenerational trauma, and interconnected violence between the United States and El Salvador, Roberto Lovato’s memoir excavates family history and reveals the intimate stories beneath headlines about gang violence and mass Central American migration, one of the most important, yet least-understood humanitarian crises of our time - and one in which the perspectives of Central Americans in the United States have been silenced and forgotten.

Foster carer Maggie Hartley is used to all manner of children arriving on her doorstep, but nothing can prepare her for sisters Billy and Bo when they arrive at her home. It is clear from the moment she sets eyes on them that four-year-old Bo and seven-year-old Billy have clearly been subjected to unimaginable neglect, and it takes all of Maggie's skills as a foster carer to try to connect with the volatile little girls, who seem far younger than their years.

Of all the questions that have been asked, "What is love?" has to be one of the most important. Among other things in his new book, Dr. Michael Eaton answers this critical question for the crucible of his own painful experiences. Here is a man who has been flung out of the frying pan, emerged from the fire, and lives today to offer deep insight into the many complexities of love, not the least of which is its five-fold nature. Eaton relies not only on the scalped of his own pain but also on scripture to dissect the universal phenomenon of love, and he has put his finger on the crux of the ...

El patriarca de la dinastía Garren está en el lecho de muerte. Para los hermanos de la familia ha llegado la hora de volver a su ciudad natal y reunirse en el hogar de su infancia. Sin embargo, enseguida descubren que su único nexo de unión es la figura del padre y se preguntan entonces si su muerte significará el final de la familia.

Building on the tradition of Little Bee, Chris Cleave again writes with elegance, humor, and passion about friendship, marriage, parenthood, tragedy, and redemption. Gold is the story of Zoe and Kate, world-class athletes who have been friends and rivals since their first day of Elite training. They've loved, fought, betrayed, forgiven, consoled, gloried, and grown up together. Now on the eve of London 2012, their last Olympics, both women will be tested to their physical and emotional limits.

Jess Kirkman’s mother is dying of congestive heart failure, and he has come home to be at her bedside. Charged with getting family affairs in order, he faces the daunting task of sorting out the secret workshop that his father left behind when he died 10 years ago. As he investigates his findings—a map littered with the names of strange women and a strange invention of stovepipe and ceramic—Jess discovers an intriguing side of his father.

A young tween waxes eloquent about the changes her family has gone through over the years, using the seasons as a background for her reflective poem.

Cycle Breakers is a personal yet relatable journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Part memoir and part manual, popular UK empowerment coach Harriet Shearsmith dives into the complexities of parent-child relationships, revealing how to safely and effectively challenge emotionally immature parents, redefine your identity, and create a new narrative for yourself and your family. Here, Shearsmith beautifully melds psychological insight with practical tools for how to navigate estrangement and dysfunctional family dynamics in a digital age where protecting your peace is harder than ever.

Vanessa Canteberry is the Founder and CEO of InspiredByVanessa. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She’s determined to continue to break the cycle of poverty, negligent and unnecessary hardship. Vanessa worked in Corporate America for 20 years as a Secretary. After being laid off in 2011, she knew something needed to change knowing she was a single parent of three. Vanessa was not able obtain employment and the mere thought of being unable to support her son attending high school and two daughters attending college was unbearable. For that reason, Vanessa challenged herself. ...

A gripping and emotional short story, The Good Son follows Ethan, a man haunted by childhood abuse and the scars left by an alcoholic stepfather. After his mother’s death, Ethan is forced to confront the man who shaped his darkest impulses—and reckon with the kind of father he’s becoming himself. Spanning decades of trauma, rage, and redemption, this story explores the brutal legacy of violence—and one man’s quiet decision to end the cycle.

It started with a cash drop by an English spy in occupied Paris in 1944. Reserved for Resistance groups during the war, the money reached Émilien Amaury, an advertising executive, who was tasked to help France return to a free press once liberated. He soon launched a newspaper empire that—unbeknown to him—would own the rights to run what would become one of the greatest sporting events in history.

Life doesn’t hand out roadmaps, and for some, the journey begins on roads riddled with obstacles that seem impossible to navigate. The Family Heirloom is the story of a young boy who started his life in a place few would envy: a home marked by poverty, abuse, and despair. From his earliest memories, he was surrounded by the stark reality of hardship. Yet, deep within, he carried a quiet hope—a vision of the man he could someday become. This boy’s story is not just about surviving; it is about learning to thrive despite the odds. At its heart, this book is a testament to the power of ...

Break free from OCD’s grip - Claim peace of mind and control over your life, even if past attempts have failed. Do you find yourself endlessly trapped in a cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you yearning for a way out, desperate to reclaim your life from the constraints of OCD? Does your struggle often go unnoticed while you long for understanding and support from friends and family? If you’ve answered "yes" to any of these questions, take heart–your journey to clarity and freedom starts here. "The Imperfect Pursuit of Perfection: OCD and the Illusion of Control...

The final volume in “The Dark Circus Trilogy” where the line between the real and the imagined is a thin one... After escaping the Cirque Du Noir, I head home, back to the family farm. But I never make it. Once I disembark the train, I’m accosted by none other than Rex, the foreman of the circus, and another man I’ve never seen before. One who holds a gun to my face. Forced back to the circus, I’m now more keen than ever to solve the mystery of the darkness that seems to absorb everyone who not only works for the circus, but who attends it. The answers I find, I’m not prepared ...

The mother of a bullied first grader, popular blogger Carrie Goldman's inspiring true story triggered an outpouring of support from online communities around the world. In Bullied, she gives us a guide to the crucial lessons and actionable guidance she's learned about how to stop bullying before it starts. It is a book born from Goldman's post about the ridicule her daughter suffered from bringing a Star Wars thermos to school.

Unlock the secrets to breaking the cycle of juvenile delinquency with this comprehensive guide that delves deep into the root causes and provides actionable preventive strategies. Breaking the Cycle offers an insightful journey through the multifaceted world of juvenile delinquency prevention, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools to make a lasting impact. Discover the foundation of juvenile delinquency, its historical context, and the critical importance of prevention in the introductory chapter. Unveil the sociological factors such as family dynamics, peer influence, and school ...

"Break the Cycle!" ist der Anspruch, den viele Eltern an sich selbst haben: eine Befreiung von schädlichen Denk- und Verhaltensmustern aus früheren Generationen, damit ihre Kinder psychisch gesund aufwachsen. Dieses Buch benennt die 20 häufigsten schädlichen Muster und zeigt Eltern, wie sie diese durchbrechen können. Dabei ist es besonders wichtig, dass Eltern nachsichtig mit sich selbst bleiben, denn auch sie werden unbewusst Muster weitergeben. Und das ist okay, solange sie ihren Kindern das richtige Werkzeug mitgeben, um später selbst Cycle Breaker werden zu können.

Dive into this gripping self-help narrative that explores the hidden world of covert narcissism within families. Emma, born into the illusion of a perfect life, confronts the stark reality of a toxic family system led by a covertly narcissistic mother and a narcissistic-sadistic father. Behind closed doors, manipulation thrives, shrouded by external prosperity and a facade of good upbringing.