Family Work

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!

Introducing "The Art of Balancing Work and Family" - your go-to guide for achieving harmony between your professional and personal lives! In today's fast-paced world, striking the perfect balance between work and family responsibilities can be a daunting challenge. That's why this comprehensive eBook is here to help you navigate the demands of your career and home life with practical strategies and actionable advice. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by conflicting priorities and stretched to the limit? This essential guide explores key topics such as effective time management, setting...

Despite more power and choices than ever before, women are still angry - that's not necessarily a bad thing, as anger is what continues to open the door for change. In this collection, 15 women speak boldly and passionately about choices they've made - about sex, children, love, and work - and explore what's working and what is not. Their essays - always provocative, honest, witty, and wise - are the culmination of the lessons of the past two decades, the "me" years and the therapy years, the years that have taught women to express themselves and acknowledge their needs.

When Stevie’s social worker tells Cathy, an experienced foster carer, that Stevie, 14, is gender fluid she isn’t sure what that term means and looks it up. Stevie, together with his younger brother and sister, have been brought up by their grandparents, as their mother is in prison. But the grandparents can no longer cope with Stevie’s behaviour, so they place him in care. Stevie is exploring his gender identity, and like many young people he spends time online. Cathy warns him about the dangers of talking to strangers online and advises him how to stay safe.

In this blunt and side-splittingly funny collection of essays, Liz Astrof embraces the realities of motherhood (and womanhood) that no one ever talks about - from needing to hide from your kids on a regular basis to the eternal quest for time alone, from the terror of failing to sometimes seriously wondering whether this whole parenting thing was a big mistake.

Sun Jianyun's "Sun Family Taijiquan" is a comprehensive guide to the traditional Chinese martial art of Taijiquan, compiled from the original work by her father, Sun Lutang. The book covers the fundamentals of Taijiquan, including postures, movements, as well as more advanced techniques and applications. With clear instructions and detailed illustrations, readers of all levels can benefit from this authoritative guide to Taijiquan. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your understanding, "Sun Family Taijiquan" is an ...

She's tired of having her heart broken by cowboys. He waited too long to ask her out. Can Lance fix things quickly, or will Amber leave Last Chance Ranch before he can tell her how he feels? Amber Haws has never had a problem saying yes to a date. She's been out with lots of men in the time she's been at Last Chance Ranch, but she's finally gotten her heart broken one too many times. She swears off cowboys right to the one who's been watching her for months now. Lance Longcomb followed the advice of his friends and waited to ask her out after each of Amber's break-ups. But now she's done ...

This classic resource shows parents how to set clear, concise guidelines to ensure positive and constructive discipline.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." – 1 Corinthians 2:9 Now that you are sure to go to Heaven after mortal death…. Ever wonder what your life in Heaven will look like? Is there Marriage in Heaven? Do you have a Family in Heaven? Do you have your Parents or kids or your siblings in Heaven? Do you have Sexual intercourse in Heaven? And what do you do all day? Is there a concept of a daily Job? Oh. And will you meet your deceased family members, friends, and relatives? How about your illness and the pain that you ...

In 'Effective Leader Skills', readers will learn how to hone their leadership techniques and develop a mindset that inspires and motivates others. This comprehensive guide covers key topics such as communication, delegation, decision-making, and problem-solving, providing practical tips and strategies for success in any leadership role. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting out in your career, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to become a more effective and inspiring leader. A complete guide for anyone looking to: Improve their leadership style. Become a ...

According to Duke University's School of Medicine researchers, people start losing lean muscle and bone density at just 30 years of age. By age 50, your strength, balance, and endurance have already begun to wane.

Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows. When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged seven, her immediate reaction is: Why can't he stay with his present carers for the last month? He's already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he'll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive family. But the present carers are expecting a baby and the foster mother isn't coping, so Alex goes to live with Cathy.

In her refreshing and forthright voice, Anne-Marie Slaughter returns with her vision for what true equality between men and women really means and how we can get there. She uncovers the missing piece of the puzzle, presenting a new focus that can reunite the women's movement and provide a common banner under which both men and women can advance and thrive.

The struggle to pay for college is one of the defining features of middle-class life in America today. At kitchen tables all across the country, parents agonize over whether to burden their children with loans or to sacrifice their own financial security by taking out a second mortgage or draining their retirement savings. Indebted takes listeners into the homes of middle-class families throughout the nation to reveal the hidden consequences of student debt and the ways that financing college has transformed family life.

From National Book Award finalist Megan K. Stack, a stunning memoir of raising her children abroad with the help of Chinese and Indian women who are also working mothers....

Full of compassion and encouragement, Stretched Too Thin will empower women with useful insights and tools to thrive as working moms.

He hired her to landscape the yard, but she's going to make him re-evaluate who he lets into his heart. Rhodes Quinn is only months away from taking over Quinn Valley Ranch, and he doesn't have time to deal with water leaking into the basement at the homestead. But since it's his future home, he hires a landscape architect to get things right with the yard. Capri Haywood has made the thousand-mile journey from Texas to Quinn Valley to start over after a disastrous break-up and career-ending events at her last job. She has the landscape architecture degree, but she's never used it. As she ...

She's been going ranch-to-ranch looking for work. He's just finished most of the construction at Shiloh Ridge. Bishop hires Montana anyway, because she's the beautiful blonde he's attracted to, and she's worked with the best woodworker in the state for years. Can they navigate the construction around the ranch and inside their own lives to find their happily-ever-after for the holidays?

Recovery from growing up with dysfunctional adults as parents. One concept is, the things you used to survive as a kid are ruining your life as an adult. Overcome poor self image, find your authentic self, heal your soul, and become the person you want to be.

Disillusioned after a disasterous relationship, Jennifer Wren returns to her home town in Norfolk, hoping to quietly rebuild her life and help sort her brother's life out as well. A hilarious feel good comedy, full of twists and turns, which leads Jennifer to reappraise her life. Does she want another relationship so soon after her break-up? On top of that, crime lurks the streets of Staithesby and inadvertently she become involved in trying to solve it. The Marigold Café and Bookshop is written in our usual light-hearted, tongue in cheek, heart- warming, feel good style. We hope you enjoy...