Family Help

Parenting is tough and mistakes made in a moment can take years to repair. Therefore, learning the skills of effective parenting will be one of the most worthwhile ventures you ever pursue. Roger K. Allen, PhD, has studied family relationships for many years and developed a time-tested set of tools to help parents succeed in raising responsible, emotionally mature children. Replete with examples and case studies, his must-read guide gives you concrete strategies you can immediately put into practice. We know that good communication is at the heart of a healthy family. But so often our ...

When Loving Them Hurts: A Parent’s Guide to Surviving an Addicted Adult Child You never thought you’d be here—living in the nightmare of addiction, watching your child spiral, feeling powerless to stop it. You’ve tried everything. You’ve begged, pleaded, paid for rehabs, covered for them, bailed them out, given second chances—and still, nothing changes. So what now? This book is for parents who are exhausted, heartbroken, and out of options. It’s for those drowning in guilt, fear, and the unbearable weight of waiting for the call. It’s for those who need real answers, hard ...

Dr. Leaf shares a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their mind so they can live a life with greater resilience, health, and happiness.

Never again will you have to stand by helplessly while your little baby cries and cries. There is a way to calm most crying babies...usually in minutes! With Dr. Karp’s sensible advice, parents and grandparents, nurses and nannies, will be able to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block!

Top experts James Lock and Daniel Le Grange explain what you need to know about eating disorders, which treatments work, and why it is absolutely essential to play an active role in your teen's recovery - even though parents have often been told to take a back seat. Learn how to monitor your teen's eating and exercise, manage mealtimes, end weight-related power struggles, and partner successfully with health-care providers.

If you have a daughter with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may feel frustration, shame, and your family may be at the breaking point dealing with angry outbursts, threats, and constant emergencies. You may even feel guilty for not enjoying spending time with your child - but how can you when her behavior is abusive toward you and the rest of your family? You need solid skills you can use now to help your daughter and hold your family together.

"All of a sudden the nest is empty. The birds have gone, and what had been a constant blur of activity is now nothing more than a few discarded feathers. Silence mutes all that was colorful and it is time to reestablish our significance in an ever-changing world." Getting ready to launch your kids into adulthood? Like it or not, this transition is inevitable - a natural changing of seasons. With wit and insight, author Marci Seither will give you a spiritual perspective and practical tips your family needs to thrive in the midst of change. Whether your child is packing up to leave for ...

You've met the partner of your dreams and have gotten your happily ever after, but now you've taken on a new role: stepmom. And you have no idea what you signed up for. Or maybe you've been a stepmom for a while now, but things are getting you down. Who do you turn to for help? Where is the stepmothering support group that'll give you the advice you need? A book for all the ins and outs of having a blended family? Who actually gets how hard being a stepmom can be?

Has your husband or wife had an affair? Are you finding it impossible to forgive them? Is the lack of forgiveness threatening to destroy your marriage? If you have been the victim of infidelity you will know that this is one of the most painful things you can experience in a marriage. Yes there is a solution. You CAN forgive your partner, heal the hurt between you and go on to rebuild the intimacy and passion in your marriage that you really want to have, In this book in the acclaimed Growing in Love for Life series, you will learn: - the seven steps to forgiving your partner, totally and ...

When Jason Coombs' mother discovered her son was addicted to drugs and alcohol, she searched everywhere for resources and guidance that would grant her a spark of hope. She researched websites on the topic only to find a mixed bag of mediocre suggestions and an array of conflicting opinions. She was desperate for tools that could drive measurable results. Unhooked is the book, written by her recovered son, now leading his own treatment center, she wishes would have been available back then.

Does your husband or wife want to end your marriage? Have they told you that things are 'over' between you and that they want to leave? If YOU want to save your marriage, then there IS a way to get them to change their mind. In this book in the acclaimed Growing in Love for Life series, Liam Naden will show you: - the REAL reasons why your spouse is wanting to leave - that even they are not aware of - how to show them that leaving you is not the answer - the Six Steps that you need to take to ensure your spouse will change their mind and want to stay with you to work on your marriage - what...

In More Than a Mom, bestselling author Kari Kampakis offers a practical, approachable, and attainable framework to stay on a healthy path. You can take your kids only as far as you’ve come–and since their strength builds on your strength, you must take time to focus on you.

Samantha Moon figured her daughter's birthday would be nice and normal, not usher in a magical apocalypse. Amid the frequent chaos in her life, Sam has learned to take comfort in the boring moments. She's one of the few people who doesn't mind a long day in the office. So when Paxton's fourteenth birthday rolled around, she expected it would be cute, innocent and full of unicorn-themed stuff. An actual unicorn, though? Not so much. What's an immortal psychic vampire to do when a creature of fable decides to crash in their backyard? Sam has no idea. However, it soon becomes apparent that the...

Are you struggling to balance life? We have all been there. This book has been written to encourage you to make and keep your marriage a priority in the midst of living life. Life is busy, but your marriage is important. Learn what God says about marriage, how to communicate effectively, and how to navigate through various changes and obstacles using Scripture.

In Caring for Kids from Hard Places, Jayne and David Schooler discuss the reasons behind why children and teens sometimes exhibit potentially disruptive behavior. Together, they offer practical strategies on training, equipping and resourcing staff and volunteers to provide a responsive environment for children with behavioral challenges.

Do you have a Ancestor that is famous? Would you like to find out. Have you run into a wall and can't find that missing Grandparent, or just don’t know where to start. You will discover everything while unveiling your family's history with "Ancestry.com: Frequently Asked Questions" in this ultimate guide to genealogy. With over 200 questions answered, this book provides you with a roadmap to navigate the world of family research through Video’s and step by step guides. * * Buy now before the price changes and unlock the secrets of your family's past! * * What's Inside: 🔍 Uncover ...

Behind closed doors, families can harbor deep dysfunction and emotional abuse, leaving individuals feeling trapped and powerless. In 'Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Family Triangulation and Emotional Abuse,' Melanie Armijo sheds light on the insidious ways that triangulation can be used to manipulate communication and create conflict within families. By examining real-life case studies and drawing on the latest research in psychology, the author provides a comprehensive guide to recognizing and addressing this type of abuse. With practical strategies for breaking the cycle of dysfunction ...

No. You're not crazy. The person you love is probably an alcoholic. You've been blindsided by lies, deception, denial, a life of chaos, and experienced Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. You've hidden bottles, poured out the alcohol, and begged your loved one not to drink. Don't despair. There is hope. This survival guide will help you understand the nature of the disease of alcoholism, alcoholic behavior, and how you can regain control of your life.

When Tracy Hogg's Secrets of the Baby Whisperer was first published, it soared onto best-seller lists across the country. Parents everywhere became "whisperers" to their newborns, amazed that they could actually communicate with their baby within weeks of their child's birth. Tracy gave parents what for some amounted to a miracle: the ability to understand their baby's every coo and cry so that they could tell immediately if the baby was hungry, tired, in real distress, or just in need of a little TLC.

Your kids will always be your kids. The trick is figuring out how to adapt to the new phases in that parent-child relationship. No question, it can be tricky. And if you fail to navigate that transition well, the result will be stress, alienation, and maybe a broken relationship. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In Your New Life with Adult Children, Dr. Gary Chapman—author of the worldwide bestseller The 5 Love Languages®—teams up with clinical psychiatrist Dr. Ross Campbell to provide the insights you need when your child moves into adulthood.