Parenting & Families

iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy shares her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.

A mother of four sons herself, Maggie Dent draws on her personal experience - and over four decades work as a teacher, counsellor and now author and speaker - to help build understanding, empathy and compassion for our boys....

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves details the seven qualities that enable girls to thrive and arm themselves against a world that tells them they are flawed....

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable....

The pioneering experts Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline....

In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they’re falling short.

A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids....

From number-one New York Times best-selling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe) - a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child....

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met or dismissed—and you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, and abandonment....

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because the abuse is so hidden and so insidious....

A shocking account of how vulnerable children were preyed upon by a doctor entrusted with their care....

Do you have a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath in your life, or think that you might? Do you continually feel anxious around someone in your life, but can’t pinpoint why? Listen to find out more....

When Misty was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch where they were subjected to almost complete isolation, sexual abuse, and extreme physical violence....

Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss less? Did you know that many parents experience unnecessary disruptions to their sleep at night? Are you longing for a less exhausting, deeper connection with your little one?

Drawing on nearly 5,000 survey results, the latest research and her own extensive experience as an educator, counsellor, facilitator, mum and grandmother, Maggie shows us how to help our girls build an emotional and psychological base for life....

You've heard some of the story: the manipulation and abuse hidden behind the traditional Christian values that the Duggar family held up on TLC's hit reality show 19 Kids and Counting.

One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out - in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships - is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them....

Drawing on the success of her popular self-help book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, author Lindsay Gibson offers yet another essential resource for adult children of emotionally immature parents....

There's no better parent for your baby than you. For the first time, Dr Golly's newborn expertise is available in this essential guide for new parents....

Help Me Help My Teen is a reassuring, practical guide for parents to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults.

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery.

Many of us find ourselves stuck in unhealthy habits simply because we don't see a better way. With Mother Hunger, trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel helps women break the cycle of destructive behavior by taking a fresh look at childhood trauma and its lasting impact....

Expert hypnobirthing teacher and founder of The Positive Birth Company, Siobhan Miller has made it her mission to change the way women around the world approach and experience birth....

In this easy-to-listen-to, science-based book, parents, caregivers, and adults of all kinds discover how discipline affects children’s development, why intervention should reinforce connection not separation, and more....

Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context....

You've heard some of the story: the manipulation and abuse hidden behind the traditional Christian values that the Duggar family held up on TLC's hit reality show 19 Kids and Counting. As some of the scandal came to light, several of the Duggar children, including Jill and Jinger, have opened up about what it was like growing up in that environment.

In Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds, award-winning ABC News journalist and New York Times best-selling author Deborah Roberts curates a giftable collection of conversations, meditations, and anecdotes from her own sisters, celebrity friends, and everyday people alike who share deeply personal accounts of how their relationships as sisters shaped their lives.

Charlotte—The Cutting Girl—comes from a family of high achievers. Her father is a politician, and her mother is a senior medical officer. When she moves from her prestigious boarding school she is groomed by a girl two years her senior, spiralling into a cycle of drugs, self-harm, and sexual abuse. When she goes missing, five other girls do, too. A nationwide media campaign sets out to track them down, but can Charlotte ever escape the gang behind the abduction and abuse?

Unlock the transformative journey of raising an autistic child, armed with understanding, compassion, and powerful strategies to help them thrive Autism doesn't define your child; it's simply a part of who they are. They don’t need fixing or changing—they need acceptance, understanding, and support as they navigate a world that often sees things differently than they do. This comprehensive guide will empower you with insights, proven strategies, and practical guidance to help your child succeed.

一般の小児科での診察や発達専門外来で、のべ１万組以上の親子を診た臨床経験、特性のある子の子育ての実体験をもとにした、医師＆ママ目線でのアドバイス、指導を強みとした、西村佑美医師初の著書！

We all want to live a life that matters—a life of meaning and significance. The problem is, when we think of a life that makes a difference, we think way too small. Our lives can and should make an impact today—and we should also be working toward building a legacy that lasts for generations to come.

Borderline Personality Disorder is a startlingly common condition, affecting as many as 3% of people under the age of 18. Characterized by struggles with emotional regulation, self-image, self-worth, mood swings, and impulse control, and often appearing alongside other conditions like anxiety, depression, and substance use, BPD is a condition any parent with an adolescent should be aware of. The good news is that BPD is treatable, and families can find relief with an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

Il tempo ha un suono diverso quando sai che sta per finire. Una mamma lo sa, lo sente. Gli ultimi mesi sono volati, scanditi da visite mediche, nuove sfide e momenti preziosi: Cesare ascolta in loop le sue canzoni preferite, esprime desideri. Vuole andare al parco, fare un giro in moto, poi in barca a vela. E mentre Valentina cerca un modo per restare aggrappata all’amore, ai ricordi di ogni risata, il suo Cece si sta spegnendo.

Almost 10 years after learning that her son is autistic, Julie Green was also diagnosed, shedding light on a lifetime of feeling othered and misunderstood. Motherness traces Julie's journey from childhood to early motherhood, when she must advocate for her son while navigating her own struggles. With more girls and women being diagnosed in the last decade—many of them later in life—the face of autism is changing. Motherness provides a rich, intensely personal account of what it is like to be autistic through the lens of both a mother and child.

Because I Love Him by Ashlee Donohue is a memoir of rare insight into strong family ties, the intricacies of relationships and the unspoken expectations within urban Aboriginal communities. A proud Dunghutti woman, born and raised in Kempsey, NSW, Donohue was determined to keep her family together, despite the unforgivable acts and inevitable fallout, to gift her children what she never had – the presence of their father.

When a child stops going to school, the entire family feels the impact. School avoidance may look like defiance, but it’s often rooted in anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges—and influenced by factors within the school environment that can make attendance feel overwhelming. Yet many families and educators are left unsure how to respond.

This is a memoir about childhood neglect; childhood sexual abuse; and living in care—but it is also one of the best examples of resilience and survival. Groomed and abused as a child, Liz could easily have crumbled. Instead, she stood up and saw justice done. But Hear Me is more than one woman's story—as remarkable and powerfully written as that story is.

Descubre el camino transformador de criar a un niño autista con comprensión, compasión y estrategias prácticas para ayudarlo a prosperar. Criar a un hijo es una de las mayores alegrías: verlos crecer, aprender y descubrir ilumina la vida. Cuando tu hijo tiene autismo, surgen retos únicos que requieren paciencia, fortaleza y una nueva forma de entender. Como madre o padre, quizá te preguntes cómo hará para hacer amigos, comunicarse o manejar emociones intensas. Ver esas luchas puede ser doloroso, pero el autismo no define a tu hijo; es solo parte de quién es.

In this urgent and eye-opening audiobook, clinical psychologist Dr. CE Davidson Cibelli explores how authoritarian movements use emotional tactics like dehumanization, gaslighting, identity distortion, and moral disengagement. Drawing from trauma theory, neuroscience, child development, and cultural history, she shows how fascism thrives not only through power, but through psychological control.

Parenting a child with food allergies or other allergic conditions means navigating a labyrinth of emotions, decisions, and challenges. In May Contain Anxiety, licensed therapist and allergy parent Tamara Hubbard provides practical guidance tailored to the millions of parents managing this reality. Through her own parenting experiences, clinical expertise, and the voices of other allergy parents, Hubbard offers a compassionate resource to help you thrive amid the overwhelm.

Parenting for Independence is designed for parents of autistic emerging adults who appear stuck, unmotivated, or unwilling to launch into adult life, including those with the PDA profile. With practical strategies, neuroscience-informed insights, and a clear roadmap, Laushman equips parents to move from frustration and disempowerment to clarity and confidence.

What I Always Meant to Say, A Father’s Letters to His Daughters is a series of “life lesson” essays created to provide guidance and encouragement to the author’s daughters as they transitioned into adulthood. Enveloped in unconditional love and ethical principles, What I Always Meant to Say addresses the important (and often sensitive) topics that are often challenging for parents to discuss with teens and young adults: faith, friendship, love & sex, being true to yourself, managing money, work/life balance and more.

In the intricate landscape of foster care, LGBTQ+ youth navigate a unique and often challenging journey that demands our attention, understanding, and action. "LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care: Beyond the Rainbow" offers an essential, comprehensive guide for foster parents, social workers, educators, mental health professionals, and allies committed to supporting these resilient young people.

Spot the lies. End the control. Heal your life. You’re not imagining it. Something is off. They charm, confuse, and control you… then make you believe it’s your fault. The Complete Narcissist Survival Guide gives you the clarity and tools to break the cycle for good. This two-book collection—The Red Flags of a Narcissist and The Narcissist’s Playbook—reveals how to spot manipulation early, set unshakable boundaries, and reclaim your sense of self.

Stormie Omartian's bestselling The Power of a Praying® series (more than 28 million copies sold) is rereleased with fresh new covers and new material to reach a still-growing market of listeners eager to discover the power of prayer for their lives. Stormie shares with you her most-loved prayers from The Power of a Praying® Parent—the book that started her bestselling series. This gathering of short-but-powerful prayers and encouraging scriptures is small enough for quick times of communion with God.

This book is a Compass for couples, a Ritual in words, a Soulful map for navigating the shift into parenthood—TOGETHER. What you truly need is connection. What your relationship needs is care. And what your family deserves is a beginning rooted in presence, love, and intention. At the heart of this guide is the SAFE CIRCLE, a framework of 10 Keys that walk beside you from fertility dreams to postpartum dawns, through emotional shifts, shared fatigue, and rediscovered intimacy.

With some extra attention, a little effort, and the right strategy, you can become functionally younger as you age. You don’t have to suffer, lose function, shrink or decline with age. With this book, you will learn how to use the body to heal the body. Transform your biological trajectory from aging to growth. You will be empowered to recognize the symptoms of aging and how to redirect your body’s energies toward vigor. You will know how to avoid the impediments to health and how to help yourself by consistently building the ingredients to health.

In Walking in Wisdom: A Woman’s Guide to Parenting Adult Children, author Ronnie Glass offers a heartfelt, faith-based roadmap for mothers navigating one of life’s most tender transitions — parenting grown children. Narrated with warmth and compassion by Lauren Henry, this powerful audiobook helps Christian women find peace, purpose, and perspective when the parenting journey changes shape.

In today’s fast-changing world, academic success is only part of the equation. Raising Ready Minds is a practical, modern guide for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to raise confident, capable, and compassionate children—ready not just to succeed, but to lead. Drawing on timeless values and modern strategies, this book offers actionable advice to nurture critical thinking, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and real-world problem-solving.

In this Anti-Aging Reset, 57-year-old Mike Anderson shares the system that transformed his body, mind, and energy, looking and feeling decades younger. This isn’t a diet book. It’s not a fitness program. It’s a sustainable lifestyle blueprint built for people over 40 who want to take control of their health without feeling overwhelmed or obsessed. In just 30-days, you can reset your biological clock for a younger, healthier you. No fads. No gimmicks. Just proven strategies that work because they’re simple, sustainable, and designed for real life.