Family Help

Analizând descoperirile revoluționare ale psihologiei, Punctul ideal ne arată cum tipul potrivit de suferință pregătește terenul pentru împlinire. Nu suntem în mod natural hedoniști. Deși de multe ori asociem o viață bună cu plăcerea și cu lipsa eșecului, efortul, lupta și greutățile, precum și frica sau tristețea, ne pot duce, în contextele potrivite, la o viață cu sens, la satisfacții morale și la bucuria cunoașterii. Durerea ne distrage de la spaime, poate să servească unor scopuri sociale, să arate cât de puternici suntem sau, dimpotrivă, funcționează pe post de strigăt de ajutor.

Liste nesfârșite de sarcini, termene-limită, blocaje în trafic, inflație, conflicte la serviciu, copii neascultători sau părinți bolnavi: sunt tot mai multe probleme, iar stresul e din ce în ce mai prezent. Elissa Epel te învață, printre altele, să abordezi stresul din unghiuri diferite, să nu-l eviți cu orice preț, să te aștepți la imprevizibil și să fii flexibil, să întâmpini cu entuziasm problemele, să descoperi ce te face fericit și să aplici tehnici prin care să te odihnești mai bine și să-ți recuperezi energia.

It's the holidays, and Samantha Moon and her family are ready to get together and celebrate. No, they may not be your average family, but the love is just as real. It's two days before the big Thanksgiving meal when Sam receives a most unusual guest. Unusual because she hasn't seen her brother, Clayton, in twenty years. Turns out, he isn't just here for the pumpkin pies and yams. He's got a problem. He's been cursed and thinks his little sister is his best chance to fix it. With pie baking put on hold, Sam and company set out to break his curse, locate a kidnapped baby, and save the day. ...

Books 1-4 in the heartwarming and hilarious “Winning Sarah’s Heart” series for young readers. Follow Cody Greer as he faces the challenges of first love and growing up. For fans of The Wonder Years, Boy Meets World, and Freaks and Geeks. LOOKING GOOD, CODY GREER (Book 1) Cody Greer has made it. He’s finally in the sixth grade and king of the world. Or, at least, king of his school. Cody has a lot going for him but has only one thing on his mind―winning the heart of the new girl in school, Sarah Davis. But who knew that the sixth grade could be so much work? Almost immediately, ...

If we're honest with ourselves, almost every mom knows she can go from being kind to cranky in no time flat. When we're tired, busy, anxious, preoccupied - okay, so anytime, really - we tend to default to snapping and barking at the people we love best. But life doesn't have to be this way. Through coaching other moms who share a desire to be a kinder, gentler parent, Becky Kopitzke has learned the keys to taming the "momster" in all of us.

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.

"Estrangement, Healing for Mothers & Daughters" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, offering a compassionate and insightful guide to navigating the turbulent waters of estrangement. With raw vulnerability and profound wisdom, author Jodi LaRae Cunningham takes readers on a transformative journey, unraveling the complexities of fractured relationships and providing a roadmap toward healing, self-discovery, and hope for reconciliation with self and others. Through captivating storytelling and practical strategies, this book ...

A lo largo de sus 25 años de experiencia como terapeutas familiares, Mark Beyebach y Marga Herrero de Vega han comprobado una y otra vez hasta qué punto los padres se esfuerzan por educar bien a los hijos, por criar personas cariñosas y honestas, ciudadanos responsables y solidarios. Pero también han observado que a menudo esas mismas buenas intenciones terminan llevando a patrones de interacción contraproducentes, que en realidad contribuyen a que esos hijos e hijas se conviertan primero en niños caprichosos, después en adolescentes déspotas y finalmente en verdaderos tiranos.

Raising Resilience is a lifeline for every family contending with life’s many stresses and traumas—from the most commonplace to the most devastating—including peer conflicts, divorce, family tensions, death, moving, academic struggles, and larger personal and national events. Through her years of experience and ongoing research, developmental psychologist Dr. Tovah Klein offers parents and caregivers five specific resources that children can develop, enabling them to face adversity, adjust, and thrive where they might otherwise falter or break down under pressure.

Sissy’s younger brother, Chooch, isn’t a baby anymore. They just celebrated his second birthday after all. But no matter what Chooch does—even if he’s messing something up, which is basically all the time!—their parents just say he’s “helping." Sissy feels that Chooch can get away with anything! When Elisi paints a mural, Chooch helps. When Edutsi makes grape dumplings, Chooch helps. When oginalii gigs for crawdads, Chooch helps. When Sissy tries to make a clay pot, Chooch helps.

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 ...

Learn how to nurture your highly sensitive child by elevating their strengths and navigating their differences. Does your child often experience meltdowns or have trouble with highly stimulating environments? Or maybe they are highly intuitive and empathetic? These traits could all be signs that your child is highly sensitive. While being highly sensitive is a personality trait rather than a psychological disorder, your child may develop other disorders, such as anxiety or depression, more easily. Luckily, you can help guide them through their feelings.

The latest cognitive research has revealed something extraordinary: learning music and listening to music can grow and repair our brains at any age. Here, Dr. Anita Collins explains how music has the potential to positively benefit almost all aspects of a child's development, whether it's through formal education or mindful appreciation; simply clapping in time can assist a young child who is struggling with reading.

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?

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 ...

Would you like to find out more about your Ancestors but don't know where to begin? Have you run into a wall and can't find that missing Grandparent? or Maybe you just have some questions about Ancesty.com the best FREE genealogy WebSite. You can discover the secrets to unveiling your family's history with "Ancestry.com, Frequently Asked Questions" in this ultimate guide to genealogy. With over 400 questions answered, this book provides you with a roadmap to navigate the intricate world of family research through Video's and step by step guides. From understanding the fundamentals of ...

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!

The Family Therapy Workbook provides psychoeducation across a range of diverse topics to help all families foster healthy communication, a deeper understanding of one another, and a stronger and more loving connection. With therapists and clients in mind, Mates-Youngman has developed guided conversations, strategies, and homework assignments to help families achieve healthy, long-term goals.

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!