Critical Parents

Adult children whose parents are invalidating, critical, demanding, or hateful require skills to advocate for their own needs. In this much-needed guide, listeners will learn how to employ unique assertiveness strategies based on the characteristics of their own family dynamics; uncover the hidden motives behind their parents’ behavior; put a stop to repetitive, hurtful interactions without cutting off their problem parents; and foster healthier relationships.

If you were raised by a narcissistic mother and are struggling with the lingering effects of a toxic upbringing, this is the road map you need to heal the past and thrive in the present and future.

At a time when online media has created a virtual firehose of information and opinions, parents and teachers worry how students will interpret what they read and see. Amid the noise, it has become increasingly important to examine different perspectives with both curiosity and discernment. But how do parents teach these skills to their children? Drawing on more than 20 years’ experience homeschooling and developing curricula, Julie Bogart offers practical tools to help children at every stage of development to grow in their ability to explore the world around them.

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging. Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to prepare for and handle with confidence the changes ahead.

Talking About Microaggressions is a powerful resource for parents and educators to guide others in understanding and responding to unintentionally hurtful words, phrases and actions. Through insightful examples and thought-provoking critical questions, real-life scenarios are explored to develop easy to implement practical advice on how to interrupt, question, and engage constructively against microaggressions. This book empowers readers to take action against microaggressions in their daily lives with step by step suggestions for supporting victims and denormalizing harmful behaviors. By ...

At a time when almost a third of US States have restricted or limited the teaching of Black History and African American Studies, this book provides a crucial guide for parents and educators alike. A sustainable curiosity and enthusiasm for lifelong learning can be easily inspired through simple, practical exercises which connect math and science to real-world issues your children confront in their everyday lives. By integrating these lessons with interdisciplinary learning from fictional literature, non-fictional biographies, even movies and games, children are guided toward a deeper ...

Millennials are walking into a very different business environment than the one in which our parents worked. We can't rely on the stability of a linear career path within a single company. To be successful in this new world, we must take a proactive approach to managing our careers. Not Your Parents' Workplace shares an intimate account of the highs and lows I've experienced as a young professional....

Every parent fears having “the talk", but what many fail to realize is that one conversation isn’t enough. Your kids need so much more! Shared through the lens of a biblical worldview, The Talks provides the tools you need to help your kids to navigate a hyper-sexualized culture. Specifically, it holds your hand through 15 conversations that every family must have about sexuality, romantic relationships, porn, technology, and more.

Awaken to the joy of reading actively, teaching students how to think critically, and sharing inferences interactively at home and in the classroom to enliven the learning environment with meaningful dialogue and discussions. Learn how to actively read, engage the text, and extract the gold (deeper truths and hidden meaning from within). Grasp greater revelation, transformative insight, and real life applications to enliven the learning experience. Make the reading and learning process more meaningful, relatable and enjoyable. Critical thinking is a leadership skill that universities and ...

Get ready to laugh. This is not a boring education book. With real world lessons and funny anecdotes listeners can connect with, Ian explains how families can win the battle to stop divisive and dangerous concepts rooted in critical race theory and other dangerous left-wing ideologies from spreading to their schools. He convincingly makes the case that the Left envisions a public education system in America where children are no longer the responsibility of their parents but rather mere wards of the state.

This book gives parenting tips that are critical for every parent to know and will significantly increase your child's chances for a successful life. These parenting tips are aligned with the best parenting style and will prepare your child for life beyond high school, allowing them to reach their full potential while also being a good person.