Smart Families

She makes him steam. Alicia hates the water that claimed her life and washed away her humanity, leaving her forever changed. Surge is the sea, an enemy who makes her boil. His touch washes away the fear, but can she trust the element that killed her? She’d better decide fast, because there’s a greater threat closing in, and more than one way to be burned by the sea.... Humans feared the power of the elements, so they locked them away. In the process they altered the balance of nature. Eight hundred years later, the elementals have awakened. Maddened by centuries of imprisonment, these ...

Bringing the question of whether or not children are mature enough to have their own smart devices, this downward spiral of a spoiled kid gone rotten will show the consequences of giving a child gifts for which they’re not ready. From accidentally flushing the phone down the toilet to crying for the next gadget update, parents will learn that if you give a kid a smart phone, you’ll only cause trouble.

Many single moms find themselves wondering, "Should I go back to school? How much will it cost? How will I pay for it and make the time to do it?" There is a lot of misinformation out there for single moms, and that's why we wrote The Successful Single Mom Gets an Education.

In Smart Parenting: Raising Happy And Responsible Children in the 21st Century, you will enjoy and cherish being a parent, no matter how challenging the task may seem. This audiobook will clearly show you the step-by-step process of converting yourself into the greatest parent you can be to your kids. It will transform the taxing job of being a parent into a whole new ballgame. Raising kids will go from challenging and straining, to becoming fun and exciting! You'll become so likable that your kid's friends might wish you were their parent too!

Whatever their ages, you can still turn your kids into super savers, savvy shoppers and cautious users of credit. The author, a mother of three and senior editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, has compiled an invaluable guide for parents.

When you do not know what I am, then I am something. But when you know what I am, then I am nothing. What am I? A riddle! Riddles have been around for thousands of years. Even in this age of video entertainment, brain teasers continue to be popular among kids and adults alike because they have some unbeatable benefits.

In an era where social media is taking over the world, bonding time with children has become very difficult. Finding something to keep away the children from the internet can be tricky, and that is why this audiobook has been designed for someone like you. This book is a collection of exciting, educational riddles of all genres that will surely provide you and your family with bonding activities.

Most professionals agree that children between ages 8 and 10 shouldn’t be home alone for more than a couple of hours. Ages 11 to 12 can be home longer but should not be left alone late at night. Kids 13 to 15 can be alone at night, but not all night long. Between 16 and 17 years of age, being left overnight for a couple of nights is okay. But, keep in mind that your decisions should be made based on the law in your area and the maturity of your child. In this audiobook, you will learn the essential guide on how to properly train and raise your kids to be smart and independent.

It is also no secret that laughter can be the best medicine. I mean, don’t you tend to connect best over laughter? Kids can often times tell the best jokes that have us laughing all together. Why? Because jokes, which equals laughter, connect us with everyone: with friends, family members, even strangers! In this audiobook, you will discover many great laughs for all ages.

Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world but it is certainly the most rewarding of all. And as parents, we all want to make sure we're doing a great job of raising our kids to make sure they would be happy and successful in life. This audiobook will teach you different parenting styles and techniques as well as tips and strategies for effective parenting. You will learn about how you can teach your children the ways of life so that they can survive and achieve success. This audiobook will also teach you the common mistakes parents make so you can learn how to avoid them.

Is parenting seeming a little daunting to you right now? Parenting will always be filled with questions - am I doing the best I can, am I doing this right, can I do more to help my child? This audiobook is going to provide you with various ways to look at how you can become a better parent. The suggestions found throughout this audiobook are designed to get you thinking. Some concepts are going to be common sense, but you will learn something new, such as what MyPlate is all about, and how it can help you improve your child's eating habits.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

Being likeable has always been a powerful weapon. The more likeable you are, the more you feel good about yourself. And the more you feel good about yourself, the more you are able to change your world and get what you want. Reinvent Yourself is a book aimed at anyone who wants to take action in life, cast off bad habits, and become the person who is liked by the people that matter the most. The result? You will get exactly what you want! There is only one way to succeed, and that's by being the person everyone feels good around.

“Bailey Ann Mayfair, when are you going to marry me?” With those words, Bailey Ann’s already messy world began to spin out of control. The dutiful oldest daughter, Bailey Ann is the one who came home to care for her parents, but she’s never felt more lost. Always the perfect child, she did everything the right way, including giving up the boy she loved. But Finn Malloy is back in town, too, and even he’s not sure where he stands with Bailey Ann. She once cut him so deep he never thought he’d recover. Now that she’s back, though… he can’t stop thinking about what might have...

He’s small town royalty. She’s a stripper from the wrong side of the tracks. She can only have him if she lies… When Jax Mayfair asks her out, Ever knows he’s got something mixed up. She’s from the literal wrong side of the tracks and has three younger brothers to support. She’s tied up for the next nine years. Jax’s girls may go to the same school as her boys, but he lives in a different world. He knows he recognizes this modern-day Snow White from somewhere. He just can’t place it. Ever knows… he saw her at The Champagne Peach where she strips three nights a week. He ...

New Dad’s First Year isn’t only a guide to baby care, though. It’s also a summary of how you can thrive in your relationship with your partner, bond with your baby, and take care of yourself in the first 12 months.

Every human being wants to "fit in" in order to feel validated and become a better version of themselves. Children mirror the behavior of others to have a sense of belonging. Therefore, during their formative years, they must receive messages to help them develop into unique individuals. Once upon a time, parents controlled the majority of messages children received inside and outside of the home.

Can Lennon Mayfair uncover the town’s history while keeping her own past a secret from Gabe Zemp? "Savannah Kade creates characters that may be broken or flawed, but they also have great heart, well-developed back stories, and it's super satisfying when they finally get together. "When Gabriel Zemp finds newly minted anthropologist Lennon digging up his property on the anniversary of his older brother’s suicide, it’s the last straw. He’ll stop her—whatever it takes. The Zemps are the reason Lennon Mayfair ran far and fast from Breathless, Georgia. But when an ancient artifact ...

People have been telling their love stories for thousands of years. It is the greatest common human experience. And yet, love stories coach us to believe that love is selective, somehow, that it can be boxed in and easily defined. This is a collection of 11 remarkable essays that widen the frame of reference: transgender romance; body image issues; race relations; disability; polyamory; class differences; queer love; long distance; caste; loneliness; the single life; the bad boy syndrome...and so much more.

Maybe this time she’s better off with the devil she doesn’t know… Equal parts determined and petrified, Grace is leaving her abusive boyfriend for good. This is her one shot. She just needs help getting out of town. Taking sexy bad boy Tyler Preston up on his offer of a ride is worrisome, but necessary. He can’t be worse than her ex, can he? Tyler is confident that a trip around the US will help him leave his broken heart in the dust, even though ten years hasn’t healed it yet. He still hasn’t gotten over the accident destroyed his dreams and cost him the woman he loved, but he ...