Family Help

Studies show that the more you yell at your children, the worse their behavior will become. It’s a dreadful cycle that causes stress for parents and less effort from children. However, you have the power to break it once and for all! Not only is the adolescence phase challenging for a parent, but it is just as frustrating for teenagers. Through this informative guide, you’ll be empowered with crucial information that will give you the ability to be calm, no matter the situation.

SOS: Help for Parents improves the behavior and emotional adjustment of children, ages two to 12. Used internationally by parents, educators, and counselors, this parenting audiobook is translated into 18 languages and was updated in 2013. You learn the best methods for improving your child's behavior and for reducing stress in your life.

The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found in Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand-new cover design. 'Oh dear!' said Paddington, 'I'm in trouble again.' Somehow trouble always comes naturally to Paddington. What other bear could catch a fish in his hat or cause havoc in the Browns' kitchen just trying to be helpful?

Helen Brown wasn't a cat person, but her nine-year-old son Sam was. So when Sam heard a woman telling his mum that her cat had just had kittens, Sam pleaded to go and see them. Helen's heart melted as Sam held one of the kittens in his hands with a look of total adoration. In a trice the deal was done - the kitten would be delivered to them when she was big enough to leave her mother. A week later, the family suffered a terrible tragedy. Totally traumatised by it, Helen completely forgot all about the kitten until a little black bundle of fur was delivered to her doorstep.

New to Caregiving? You’re Not Alone—and You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone, Either. Caregiving often begins quietly. One day you're helping out with errands, and the next you're coordinating medications, doctor visits, and emotional support. Sound familiar? You may not call yourself a caregiver yet—but if you’re reading this, chances are, you already are one. You’re not the only one navigating this sudden shift. In fact, 43% of people are caregivers. But despite how common the role is, it can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. New to Caregiving? Tips from the ...

The secret to raising the happiest kids in the world? Whatever it is, it's somewhere in the Netherlands. Kids in the US face lots of pressure to excel - often at the expense of happiness. But does it have to be this way? Not in the Netherlands! In The Happiest Kids in the World, expats Rina Mae Acosta and Michele Hutchison - both married to Dutchmen and bringing up their kids in the Netherlands - examine the unique environment that enables the Dutch to turn out such well-adjusted, independent children.

Caregiver Relief: A Working Caregiver’s Guide to Balancing Work and Care One in five full-time workers in the U.S. is also a family caregiver. Are you one of them? Balancing a job and caregiving isn’t just difficult—it can feel impossible. From turning down promotions and reducing hours to quitting altogether, millions of Americans are making painful career sacrifices to care for loved ones. But it doesn't have to be this way. Caregiver Relief is an empowering and practical guide designed specifically for working caregivers. Whether you’re caring for an aging parent, a disabled ...

Over seven million kids in the US suffer from serious anxiety, and that figure has doubled since the pandemic. But 90 percent of kids treated for anxiety using exposure therapy are now experiencing a better quality of life. Could it be the answer for you and your family? Are you concerned that exposure therapy may be too harsh or cruel?

This powerful book, based on cutting-edge research and cognitive behavioral strategies, will help you develop the know-how to effectively manage teen anxiety. You'll learn the best ways to support your teen in overcoming problematic thinking and fears, discover what behaviors and coping strategies unwittingly make anxiety worse, and understand how anxiety is best defeated with surprisingly counterintuitive methods.

After nearly drowning in Greece, Christine Stovell was determined never to get on a boat again. The sailing kind? Definitely not. Yet when she married a keen sailor and became joint owner of a vintage wooden yacht, she somehow managed to sail halfway round Britain, despite never finding her sea legs. Insightful, funny and raw, Christine’s story captures the joy, terror and wonder of a novice, seasick sailor out on the waves in a small wooden boat. Her adventures have taken her through sleepy backwaters and high seas, from Essex to west Wales and across to France. Along the way, she’s ...

Is Your 11 Year Old Ready for Real Life Challenges? Essential Life Skills Every 11 Year Old Needs to Know helps girls and boys ages 10-12 build confidence, independence, and critical thinking through essential life skills for kids. This parent trusted life skills book teaches each child how to manage time, solve problems, and communicate effectively. With practical lessons and hands on activities, the guide makes teaching life skills simple for caregivers.

Build the Relationships That Matter Most—With Love That Lasts What if you could create a home filled with connection, trust, and real love—starting today? Love and family are two of life’s greatest gifts—and often, life’s greatest challenges. Whether you're trying to become a better parent, strengthen your marriage, or simply show up more intentionally for the people who matter most, Choose Love & Family gives you the tools, wisdom, and clarity to build relationships that truly thrive. This book is for anyone who: Wants to understand the meaning and power of real love Is raising ...

The Perfect Gift is a holiday story about the gift of time. Don't let time pass you by without sharing it with those you love. Put pride and ego aside and connect this coming holiday season. Time is the best gift you can give - and it's free!

Satan and his agents are at work to frustrate the purpose of God for humanity. He has both spiritual and human agents. His spiritual forces are demons while his human forces are witches and wizards, Occult individuals and his worshipers. Are you under demonic influence? Is your family under an evil curse? Are you experiencing satanic bondage? Hey, guess what! The time for your deliverance has come. This book “ Demon Possession and Satanic Altars” is a spiritual weapon strongly designed to destroy every demonic and satanic influence in your life. It contains powerful prayers and biblical...

There are moments in life when the world stops, and with it, your heart. When you lose someone you loved deeply, the pain is indescribable—a hollow ache that consumes your every thought, leaving you stranded in a sea of grief. The weight of your sorrow can feel unbearable, and the silence that follows can be deafening. In these moments, it’s easy to feel like you’re alone, REFLECTIONS FROM THE SOUL grief recovery handbook is a path forward, a source of comfort to help you find happiness after loss and reclaim peace in the chaos. Through our healing book, you will find the space to ...

How bi-polar disorder looks in the form of poetry. A hilarious account of living with a mental illness while parenting, and trying to maintain, mania, depression, all the highs and lows to match. If you suffer or have ever suffered with a mental illness this book will resonate, and in a very playful way.

This book is for the parent who wants to understand pediatric anxiety to its core. Written and narrated in a way that is digestible for anyone, the approach is realistic and easy to implement. Anxiety runs on a spectrum where various techniques work better than others - which is why this book is packed with coping strategies for different times, places, and situations suited to fit a range of children’s needs.

Told through honest and relatable parenting anecdotes, Christina shares their distinctive approach to raising confident, security-conscious, resilient children, giving practical takeaways rooted in CIA tradecraft along the way. License to Parent aims to provide parents with the tools necessary to raise savvier, well-rounded kids who have the skills necessary to navigate through life.

For parents of young children, speech milestones are monumental—from baby babble to first words to full sentences. It's natural to worry when they don't arrive "on schedule" or when your little one seems to lag behind their peers. In What to Do When Your Child Isn't Talking, speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and journalist Tracey Blake offer parents reassurance and solutions—at a moment when speech delay and regression is more common than ever.

If you want to prepare your child for the "real world" and help them become successful adults one day, this book is your way forward. Your child is just as confused as you are about all the competing demands and expectations of being a teen in today's complex world. I understand this because I am a parent myself, a school psychologist, and a counselor. My many years of working with adolescents and their parents have shown me that growth and change are indeed possible!