Parenting & Families

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful...

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

‘An incredible read. I laughed, I cried and my heart was truly touched by this beautifully written true story of hope and humanity at its best.’ Rosemary Conley CBE 'An extraordinary story. Truly Inspirational' Tim Vine An astonishing story of kindness, self-learning, pain, unbelievable hope...

In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling the lives of American families for over two decades confronts our deepest concerns when our grown kids have failed to thrive....

* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship...

For over 20 years, Joanne Lee's mother kept the remains of three newborn babies hidden in her wardrobe. For the first time since exposing her mother's crimes, Joanne breaks her silence over her family's horrific ordeal....

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....

OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”...

Were you raised by a narcissist? This guide will show you how to quiet your critical inner voice and start living life on your own terms.

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....

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.

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child. This bestselling...

Tressa Middleton made UK history when she became Britain's youngest mum in 2006 aged just 12 years and eight months. Her case provoked shock and outrage - but the truth behind the headlines was far sadder than anyone could ever have imagined....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline. “A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading.”—Parents Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s...

Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines–the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today.

Now that you’ve broken free, there’s something that will shock you—they still have a hold over you! Now you have to co-parent in two different households and find a way to move forwards for the benefit of your child....

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Like a car alarm, bagpipe music, or a doorbell ringing in the middle of the night, hearing this audio edition of The Bad Beginning will only upset you. This unique multi-voice recording brings the first book in Lemony Snicket's alarming A Series of Unfortunate...

When you said, “I do”, you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended for it to be miserable....

Often, the grown children of emotionally absent mothers can't quite put a finger on what's missing from their lives....

Tizzie Hall has gained an international reputation as a baby whisperer and miracle worker.

An insatiable need for sex and love. Periods of overeating or starving. A pattern of unstable and painful relationships. Does this sound painfully familiar? Trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel has seen these traits over and over in clients who feel trapped in cycles of harmful behaviors-and are...

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....

If your child is between the ages of nine and twelve, you are in the throes of the 'between' years. Not quite a child and not yet a teenager, tweens embody a very specific stage of development that once understood will revolutionise the way you parent, educate and support those in your care. In...

When a fancy car pulls up outside six-year-old Marie's home in 1959, her dad tells her she is going on holiday....

For boys, adolescence can be a confusing minefield, and parents are often bewildered as to how to best guide their precious sons. Many parents wake one day to find that their beautiful little boys have grown into silent, withdrawn, sometimes angry and often unmotivated tweens and teens....

'A compelling portrait of narcissism' Charlotte Cripps, The Independent 'I made notes in the margin - "Yes! This!" - on almost every page. Susannah Jowitt, The Daily Mail The scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don't have to define your...

Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines–the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today.

I realised EVERYTHING I was doing was wrong. I needed to learn. I needed to change. During Laura Kerbey's time teaching autistic children, she had a sudden realisation that those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) are children like no other! None of her tried and tested autism strategies...

Discover the morning routine that has transformed millions of lives—now customized for those over 50. For more than a decade, Hal Elrod’s groundbreaking book The Miracle Morning has helped people around the world live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives through a simple morning routine...

An essential guide for all teenagers experiencing stress and burnout Does any of this sound like you? - Lacking in energy and feeling that your life has lost its sparkle - Feeling like you can't ever quite relax - Unable to sleep despite being exhausted all the time - Finding that you don't...

Families are complex woven with love, loyalty, tradition, and often, unspoken pain. Untangling the Web of Family is a powerful exploration of the invisible threads that bind and sometimes entrap us. This book offers listeners a compassionate yet honest look at how family dynamics shape our identities, behaviors, and emotional well-being. Drawing from real-life stories, psychological insights, and practical tools, this guide helps you recognize toxic patterns, set healthy boundaries, and foster meaningful communication.

Na jornada de Daniel, o ouvinte vai se deparar com o cotidiano de um estudante de medicina que, junto a uma equipe de paliativistas do SUS, assiste a pacientes–em sua maioria, pessoas periféricas, carentes tanto de suporte econômico quanto de suporte psicológico. Se a finitude da existência ainda é um assunto tabu em nosso cotidiano, as dores e as angústias (tanto físicas quanto morais) que, muitas vezes, antecedem a morte, constituem temáticas ainda mais interditas na sociedade.

Growing your family doesn't have to mean losing your spark. If your sexual connection and intimacy with your partner has become collateral damage to raising happy kids, Parents in Love will help you bring that passion back to your relationship!

Filled with practical advice, actionable plans, relatable anecdotes, and the latest science, Dr. Cook presents listeners with a child-centric approach that emphasizes the need for empathy, patience, and adaptation. Parenting Redefined is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to reduce stress, improve behavior, and foster a loving relationship with their child.

Connect Better is your practical guide to communicating with clarity, confidence, and ease in a world that depends on strong human connection. Whether you're navigating conversations at work, strengthening personal relationships, or simply trying to express yourself more effectively, this audiobook offers simple, modern techniques that make communication feel natural—not stressful. Inside, you’ll discover how to listen actively, speak with purpose, ask better questions, and understand nonverbal cues that shape every interaction.

In Balance is Bullshit, Loretta Soffe—former EVP at Nordstrom and executive coach—shares the real story behind modern success. Drawing from her rise from cashier to boardroom, her role-reversed marriage, and the moment she was fired at her peak, Loretta delivers no-fluff strategies to help women lead, grow, and thrive without losing themselves.

Pasa las páginas. Cambia el patrón. Encuentra tu calma.No necesitas otro libro de crianza que solo te diga por qué deberías dejar de gritar; necesitas una guía que te muestre cómo.Este libro de trabajo de 4 semanas es tu plan paso a paso para romper el ciclo de enojo, culpa y frustración.

Setting Boundaries for Survival is more than a workbook to help you heal from toxic family habits; it's a toolkit for surviving in a dysfunctional home without having to isolate yourself or sever relationships. Asking others to respect your boundaries isn't selfish. In fact, it may just be the most compassionate step you can take in life.

In this heartwarming and practical guide, parenting coach Beckyleon Ehumadu shows you how to build a strong foundation of confidence and resilience in your child. With simple strategies and real-life examples, this book gives you the tools to nurture your child’s emotional strength from the inside out.

Chapter authors review theories, conceptual models, and measures of gatekeeping, and evaluate its consequences for parent-child relationships. Offering a holistic perspective, this book not only explores mothers' gatekeeping of fathers but also considers the potential roles of others, including fathers, as gatekeepers. Chapter authors also explore parental gatekeeping processes in at-risk families, including separated and divorced families and those with adolescent and nonresident fathers.

This 4-week workbook is your practical, step-by-step guide to break the cycle of anger, guilt, and frustration. With daily reflection prompts, simple exercises, and real-life strategies, you’ll discover how to atay calm when your child pushes every button.

In this book, expert psychoanalyst Cayetano García-Castrillón Armengou teaches you how to look beyond your child's spoken and non-verbal behavior to truly listen to them. By adopting the methods explored in the book, you will become open to new ideas on how to talk, act, and guide your child more effectively. This understanding will help your family grow together, avoid common misunderstandings, and create lasting, meaningful relationships. The book uses simple language and offers numerous examples from everyday reality, showing how everyone in the family can get to know each other better.

Raise calmer, more confident kids—and feel steadier as the adult they rely on. This practical collection pairs play therapy activities with science-backed tools for emotional regulation so you can reduce meltdowns, end power struggles faster, and deepen connection at home, in therapy, or in the classroom.

My name is Betty Freeman. I was a working mom and pastor’s wife while raising our family. We experienced trials, challenges and celebrations and persevered through all of them. I am finally in the stage of caregiver for a loved one. This book contains many special memories and teaching moments from my 65+ years of motherhood, as well as my favorite scriptures, recipes, motherly quotes, and nurturing stories. Let the Lord guide you in finding a recipe for each situation in life.

Si hubiera una palabra para definir la relación entre infancia y naturaleza, esa sería «injusticia». Mientras que un bebé de un país desarrollado genera un impacto ambiental trece veces mayor que el de los nacidos en países en vías de desarrollo, estos últimos sufren las consecuencias del deterioro ambiental que las sociedades acomodadas estamos causando. Y por supuesto a nadie escapa que en todo el mundo estamos padeciendo en vivo y en directo el resultado de años de desprecio y arrogancia hacia el medio ambiente.

Parenting is a journey of self-discovery as much as it is about raising children. In this book, psychotherapist Riri G. Trivedi and parent coach Anagha Nagpal draw on years of expertise in psychotherapy and positive parenting to provide valuable insights and much-needed support for Indian...

Find real relief in just 15 minutes a day—even if you feel overwhelmed, without complicated routines or extra time you don’t have. Are you desperate for relief that actually fits into your chaotic days, without more guilt or impossible routines? You’re exhausted from juggling everyone’s needs, barely finding a moment to breathe, and wondering if relief is even possible in the middle of real-life caregiving. What if you could feel lighter, calmer, and more in control, starting with just a few minutes a day?

STOP Believing These Menopause Myths That Are Making Everything Harder... Myth #1: "If you're struggling with menopause, you're doing something wrong." Truth: Dealing with menopause is challenging for most women & struggling doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're human. Myth #2: "You just have to tough it out & wait for it to be over." Truth: While you can't skip menopause, you absolutely can change how you experience it through mindset shifts & self-compassion—the right mindset for menopause makes all the difference.

What if we stopped trying to ‘fix’ kids whose behavior doesn’t meet expectations—and started digging beneath their behavior to see what they really need? Some children have big emotions, loud voices, or reactions that catch adults off guard. Whether they’re neurodivergent, have a disability, or have experienced trauma, their behavior often reflects a deeper story—not defiance.

Die Rauhnächte zwischen Weihnachten und Dreikönigstag sind eine Zeit voller Magie, Besinnung und Neuanfänge. Valentin Kirschgruber lädt Familien ein, diese besondere Zeit kindgerecht und spielerisch zu erleben. Hören Sie verständlichen Anleitungen für die ganze Familie: • zauberhafte Geschichten zum Vorlesen • kindgerechte Fantasiereisen • einfache Rezepte • und kreative Bastelideen. Jede der zwölf Rauhnächte wird zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis, das die Fantasie anregt und die familiäre Verbundenheit stärkt.