First Parents

Book 1 of 4 Parenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched ...

What does it take to rear a firstborn child? Renowned psychologist Kevin Leman educates moms and dads on the essentials of parenting and expounds on the traits that characterize firstborn children so new parents know what to expect. He explains how birth order can influence each stage of development—from infancy on into young adulthood. This audiobook will help first-time parents—especially mothers—adjust to their new situation and role while raising a happy, healthy child.

Thirteen-year-old aspiring writer Victoria Reeves remains dedicated to writing in her diary as her reading tastes evolve from Virginia Woolf to Sylvia Plath. She’s growing up—getting the hang of her monthly “visitor,” coming to terms with her relationship with her estranged father, and grappling with her ever-evolving views of womanhood. But the summer brings unexpected bumps along the way when Victoria develops complicated feelings about the cute boy next door and decidedly uncomplicated ones about her mom’s new boyfriend.

As a single mother, Cindy Bermudez Presgraves knows the value of hard work. While going through a divorce and raising two children on her own, she became an award-winning realtor. Consistently a top producer for her agency, Presgraves seeks to empower other women with her success story. In her new book, Becoming Successful in Real Estate, Presgraves relates the highs and lows of real estate and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a real estate agent.

This is a collection of 50 simple tips that any soon to be parent would like to know before their first year of parenthood. A great quick listen for a soon to be parent.

Single mom, Annie Marley has her hands full with a toddler, a full-time class load getting her Master’s degree, and a job at Maggie Angel’s animal rescue. With the blessings of his adoptive parents, Chris Harcourt submits his DNA to a genealogy site. He quickly finds his half-brothers, the Chastain boys, giving new meaning to the battle cry of the single women of Cypress Cove, “Don’t you have a long-lost brother?” Their romance is on shaky ground when during one weekend, Chris's ex shows up, his two sons ask if they can live with Chris and Annie, followed by problems that no one ...

Before You Sign an Apartment Lease is a cautionary guide for college students, parents, and friends. Find out how a bad landlord can rip off good tenants. Learn research strategies to protect yourself, your kids, and your friends. Discover why lawsuits are a bad idea. And read about two stories involving the same bad landlord being taken to court.

Are you Feeling Severe Pains and Discomfort as a Pregnant Woman? Do you Have Complications or Hard Times During Pregnancy? Get this book!!! Pregnancy is a very delicate situation in every woman’s life. It is a time devil takes pleasure in attacking believers. You do not have to go through pains and discomfort during your pregnancy because of your faith. In this book, Prayer Madueke, best-selling author of 21/40 Nights of Decrees and Your Enemies Will Surrender, reveals the biblical basis for safe pregnancy and delivery. He outlines what the man and woman’s responsibilities are in ...

Feeling like you were thrown into the deep end with becoming a parent? New parents and even caregivers have a hell of a time figuring out all the little stuff. This book will help you figure out those decisions on taking care of your new baby. But what are the basic skills of a parent? New parents and caregivers are bombarded with too much information and opinions to make an accurate decision on how they want to take care of their children. More than half of them have a very biased view. Any adult can have difficulties in finding themselves when it comes to being a new parent.

A practical guide for first-time college students and their parents on how to successfully navigate the in's and out's of college and the "real world" as it relates to preparing for their first job interview, developing financial discipline, and much more for the college student.

Build a strong mindset for your young hockey player and help him master the ice. Success can be elusive, but with the right tools, your child’s hockey dreams can become reality.

If you want to know what it takes to be not only a father but a true hero to your kid, then keep reading… Becoming a father for the first time can be quite an overwhelming feeling. You may have hoped for this for a long time – or it may have come to you as a complete surprise. Either way: The range of emotions you may experience can vary from pure bliss and excitement to anxiety and worries about the future. Does this sound familiar? You are happy and look forward to becoming a dad, but you have no clue where to even begin with the preparations for the new family member. You want to ...

Bette’s bar is on the ropes when her biggest attraction, the barroom Santa, goes on strike two days before Christmas. ~~~ Meet Nixon Bright. He’s not the nicest Santa around, but then, he doesn’t have the nicest job. Nixon scraped the bottom of the barrel and ended up working in a bar—Bette Jo's Bimbo Bar—where sloppy sitters and spilled drinks make working conditions hazardous. All Bette Jo has is Bimbo’s Bar, a mountain of debt, and a baby girl to feed. To save her family business she needs a big attraction—the hunky barroom Santa she hired. When he proposes a dinner date to...

Have you had a detour in your life? It can be life-changing. To experience this at a young age further complicates things! Although this book is geared toward young and teen parents, anyone who has faced a detour will find affirmation and encouragement about life after a detour.

During her thirty years of practice, paediatrician Dr Saroja Balan has met thousands of parents and found herself answering the same questions. While she firmly believes parenting is mostly learning on the job, she knows a little help goes a long way. Written specifically for Indian parents, It's Your Baby is the best support to accompany you on your journey. It is meant to help you figure out when your child needs to see a doctor and when you can handle things on your own.

With a combined 30 years of counselling new and expectant mothers, Dr Sacks and Dr Birndorf have seen firsthand how the pressure to be perfect, and perfectly happy, leaves women feeling confused and even ashamed of the emotions that can bubble up during pregnancy. Now, in What No One Tells You, the two psychiatrists show why it's natural for 'matrescence' - the birth of a mother - to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence.

Heat up the season with a sexy Santa Claus and a gorgeous fake date for Christmas. HIS FIRST TIME: NICK - When I get tricked into playing Santa Claus for a charity event, I decide to make the most of it by spending a steamy night of passion in a lonely single-mom’s bed. Freckle-faced Tyson and his gorgeous, skittish mother, Kelsey, are trying to wiggle their way inside my ice-cold heart, but even the real Santa couldn’t create that kind of Christmas miracle. Will a special Christmas wish help me find true love, or am I too far gone for holiday magic to work? --- HOLLY’S FAKE DATE FOR ...

He wants her back. She wants him gone. Can a fake engagement solve everything? Rock star Cole Hanson has always taken care of the people in his life—first his younger brothers and now his bandmates. It wasn’t a role he chose, but he’s good at it and it brings security to the people who matter to him. But when a near-death experience forces Cole to decide what he wants, there’s only one name on his lips… Mia Durant’s heart (and her singing career) was crushed by Cole years ago. Between her work as an ER nurse and raising her best friend’s son, she doesn’t have time for ...

From two-time Newbery Honor and New York Times–bestselling author Kevin Henkes, this timeless novel about loss, loneliness, and friendship tells the story of the spring break that changes seventh-grader Amelia Albright’s life forever.

With this audiobook, you will learn how calmer and happier parenting is the best solution (gentle parenting); plus, the positive parenting skills you learn from this audiobook will help you whether you're parenting boys or parenting girls.