Foster Parenting

When Deborah Gold and her husband signed up to foster parent in their rural mountain community, they did not foresee that it would lead to a roller-coaster 15 years of involvement with the traumatized, yet resilient, birth family. In Counting Down, Gold artfully tells her story of forging a family within an often confounding system in ways that defied the expectations of everyone involved.

Packed with subliminal affirmations, the audiobook shows that in order to attract opportunities that will improve your health, love life, or even wealth, all you need are a few minutes a day to shift your mind through positive affirmations.

After a horrific car crash, two parents are left dead, and a young girl is fighting for her life in hospital. When 13-year-old Louisa wakes to find that her loving, happy family has been shattered overnight, she is forced to seek comfort in the arms of a stranger. But can Maggie find a way to bond with this teenager overwhelmed with anger and grief? And will she regret making a decision that will affect her and Louisa for the rest of their lives?

Three siblings arrive at Maggie's door after being taken into care. Teachers of eight-year-old Bobby spotted bruises while he was getting changed for PE and his dad, Lee, and stepmother, Brianna, have been uncooperative and hostile to Social Services. While they investigate, Bobby, as well as Brianna's daughters, Melodie and Poppy, are all placed in Maggie's care. But as the children settle in, a thought won't let Maggie go. While Melodie and Poppy are clean, well-fed and immaculately dressed, Bobby is pale, severely underweight and crawling with lice.

Imagine being able to effortlessly chat with anyone, anywhere, without feeling anxious or stuck. You know, those moments when you're at a party, networking event, or even just meeting new people and you're racking your brain for something to say. It's like your mind goes blank and you're left standing there, awkwardly sipping your drink, wishing you could just disappear. We've all been there. But what if you could break free from those awkward silences and instead, navigate conversations with ease and confidence?

Say farewell to awkward silences and unleash the charm that makes every conversation a walk in the park. Crafted from real-life experiences and backed by social expertise, this book is your gateway to transforming interaction apprehension into genuine connectivity.

When 16-year-old Jess arrives on foster carer Maggie Hartley's doorstep with her newborn son Jimmy, she has nowhere else to go. Arriving straight from the hospital having just given birth, Jess is like a rabbit caught in the headlights. Scared, alone, and practically a child herself, she is overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a newborn without the support of a loving family or her beloved boyfriend. With social services threatening to take baby Jimmy into care, Jess knows that Maggie is her only chance of keeping her son.

Are you looking to improve your approach to parenting an ODD child?Navigating Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A Compassionate Guide for Parenting ODD Children has everything you need! Parenting a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can be challenging, leaving you searching for effective strategies and understanding. Sierra Nice, a seasoned authority, recognizes the struggles and offers a valuable resource to guide you through the complexities.

Whether your child has only been recently diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve been living with their condition for quite a while, it’s normal for parents to feel worried, overwhelmed, and exhausted most of the time. However, keep in mind that ADHD is a condition, not a life sentence. It’s entirely possible for your young one to succeed because of their condition–not despite it. The key is learning how to address your child’s condition properly and consistently at the soonest time possible–the earlier you manage it, the higher their chances of success and happiness.

Everyone has a "schmuck" in their office - a difficult, disruptive person who upsets the workplace, confuses their coworkers, and causes concern. No one is safe from a schmuck. They come in many sizes and shapes. In her new audiobook, Dr. Jody Foster explains the entire spectrum of schmucks and how they can decrease productivity and generally make everyone else unhappy.

With practical, proven techniques, actionable steps, and relatable stories, you will feel empowered as your perfectionist habits are replaced with healthy coping strategies and a more positive future.

Families spend 50 minutes per day arguing, do you want to be wasting your life in conflict? The right tools can help you turn fights into positive learning experiences and even opportunities for growth. Mastering Confrontation by Robert Hunt can help you change your mindset gradually using concrete steps. Get this audiobook now to master uncomfortable situations, improve your communication, and learn the ins and outs of conflict resolution.

In CinderGirl, Christina tells her piercing and poignant story of leaving behind homelessness to become Ms. California and the founder of a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy for foster-care children.

Finding Your Way after the Suicide of Someone You Love is a compassionate and practical guide that addresses the intensely personal issues of survivors of suicide (SOS). This gentle and faith-affirming resource helps survivors know what to expect, especially during the first year following a suicide. It includes personal stories of survivors and suggestions on how to move beyond survival to live life again.

Can you teach your child to be kind? This vital question is taking on a new urgency as our culture grows ever more abrasive and divided. A world-renowned developmental psychologist, Dr. Thomas Lickona has lead the character education movement in schools for 40 years and now he shares with parents the vital tools they need to create a culture of kindness at home. Kindness doesn’t stand on its own. It needs a supporting cast of other essential virtues - like self-control, good judgment, courage, and gratitude.

If you are considering adoption or foster care or are already somewhere in this difficult and complicated process, you need trusted information from people who have been where you are. Mike and Kristin Berry have adopted eight children and cared for another 23 kids in their nine-year stint as foster parents. They aren't just experts. They have experienced every emotional high and low and encountered virtually every situation imaginable as parents. Now, they want to share what they've learned with you.

"De Rêve à Réalité" est plus qu’un simple livre, c’est un guide audio inspirant pour quiconque souhaite transformer ses aspirations en succès concrets. Dylan Foster, expert en développement personnel et motivation, vous accompagne pas à pas dans ce voyage de transformation. À travers des anecdotes captivantes, des outils pratiques et des stratégies éprouvées, découvrez comment : Surmonter vos doutes et blocages personnels, Cultiver une vision claire de vos objectifs, Établir un plan d’action réaliste et puissant, Exploiter vos ressources cachées et maximiser votre potentiel.

What does it take to keep a child safe? As a long-time strategist and activist fighting for better outcomes for foster children, Mark Daley thought he knew the answer. But when Ethan and Logan, an adorable infant and a precocious toddler, entered their lives, Mark and his husband Jason quickly realized they were not remotely prepared for the uncertainty and complication of foster parenting.

You become what you think about most of the time. Your outside life is the average of the thoughts you have been entertaining since you were born. By changing your thoughts, you can transform your life. Your mind is divided into two sections: the conscious and the subconscious mind.

You are not alone in building a child's brain. If you're having trouble convincing your kids to talk more politely or to disagree less... If you are unable to figure out how to prevent your child from reaching the top bunk or convince him to change before opening the front door, If you're annoyed that you have to say the same thing over and over again, such as "Hurry! You're going to be late for school!" or if you have to have another argument over screen time, schoolwork, or sleep, You are not alone if you have encountered any of these annoyances.