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.

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

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 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 best-selling classic, child psychiatrist and coauthor of The Whole Brain Child, Daniel J. Siegel and early childhood expert Mary Hartzell explore the extent to which our childhood experiences shape the way we parent....

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....

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

A shocking true story about familial betrayal, horrifying secrets and when justice prevails....

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....

A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids....

What possesses a mum to kidnap her own child? That's what Maggie asks herself when she's asked to foster 13-year-old Saskia, the subject of a bitter custody battle between her parents.

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....

On 29 August 2016, devastating news hit the headlines that an entire family was found dead in a rural community. For Jacqueline Connolly, this was a deeply personal and life-shattering tragedy,.

Michelle and Andy are thrilled to be fast-tracked into fostering and are quickly paired with 7-year-old Milo – whom they hope will complete their family, making a ‘pigeon pair’ with their older daughter, Grace.

Using the written word as her witness statement, Jessica Willis Fisher tells a lacerating story of finding her voice after two decades of silence and an unforgettable story of risk and faith....

Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories - and letting them go can be scary....

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

After years of research, lecturing, and feedback, Faber and Mazlish have developed an innovative approach to maintaining a candid, open, mutually respectful dialogue between parents and teens....

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?

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....

On The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting, Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike....

From the author of Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still, the emotionally charged and eye-opening account of a mother who navigates the cacophony of best practices and urgent advice from parenting authorities in search of a way to support her teen as he maps his own path to mental health.

If your child is between the ages of nine and twelve, you are in the throes of the 'between' years....

Following the success of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves, Kasey Edwards and Dr Christopher Scanlon offers a much-requested book about raising boys....

All mothers experience a massive identity shift, but as a culture, we’ve lost touch with the myths, stories, and ancestral knowledge that once guided us through this ego explosion. As a depth psychotherapist and new mom, Vanessa Bennett has spent countless hours with female clients, couples, and herself experiencing the struggle and dissolution of Self that comes through the initiation into motherhood. By applying the principles of depth psychology, she’s found the key to disrupting the “getting through” mentality of motherhood.

大人気イラストエッセイスト、犬山紙子の最新刊！女の子を育てるうえで大切にしたいことを、専門家と一緒に考えました。

Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children that are filled with joy, connection, and healthy attachment. Yet well-meaning but traumatized parents—those who suffered as children or who are dealing with traumatic events as adults—tend to see the world from a survival point of view. If that's you, you might suspect that your own trauma is negatively influencing your parenting behaviors. Where can you turn for support and wisdom?

As school refusal, mental health struggles and social challenges in the playground continue to rise, trailblazing teacher Gavin McCormack is redefining what it means to receive a 'good education’. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Gavin’s transformative methods can be used by parents, carers and educators alike. He highlights the power of modelling positive behaviour and prioritising essential life skills over academic scores, helping children build resilience, develop emotional intelligence, and thrive beyond traditional measures of success.

Como todas las futuras madres, me enfrenté a miedos, inseguridades e inquietudes. A pesar de mis conocimientos, hubo momentos en los que me sentí abrumada, asustada en ocasiones y llena (literalmente) de vida en otras. La maternidad ha sido —y está siendo— un viaje intenso, lleno de sentimientos y experiencias diversas, que ahora deseo compartir contigo.

An examination of how we live in a mononormative paradigm and how nonmonogamous people can defy the status quo.

In this enlightening and compassionate guide, Dr. Dan Boynton reveals how the subtle force of emotional fusion operates within every family system, quietly shaping the way we think, feel, connect, and even disagree. Whether your family is loving and functional or marked by unspoken tension and loyalty binds, these patterns are present, sometimes hidden, sometimes right on the surface.

Everyone—especially young children, teenagers and young adults—now reports higher levels of anxiety than ever before. Yet there's no playbook for parenting today. From the climate crisis to gun violence to political upheaval to racism, parenting in these times means bearing witness to chronic levels of uncertainty amidst societal and planetary transformation. Many are succumbing to fears and despair by becoming cynical “Doomers.” In Raising Anti‑Doomers, psychotherapist Ariella Cook‑Shonkoff reveals that Doomerism is nothing more than fear or despair gone wild.

Raising Gender-Confident Kids by Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch is a practical, biblically grounded resource that helps parents guide their children toward a confident understanding of their gender.

This book will get you off to a good start and save you from sifting through a ton of other information. There is a lot to do when you are getting ready for a new baby and your schedule may not allow time for an in person weekend breastfeeding class. This is a quick listen that you can pick up when it's convenient and be ready to get nursing started as if you had gone to an all-day class on breastfeeding.

Factitious Love is a powerful, survivor-centered guide to understanding, recognizing, and healing from one of the most insidious forms of child abuse—Munchausen by Proxy, also known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another. Written by Tammy Eady Walker, grandmother and author of I Have to Call Someone Mama: A Grandmother's Story of Two Siblings Rescued From Munchausen by Proxy Abuse, this book combines years of lived experience, survivor testimony, and therapeutic insight to shine a light on a form of abuse that thrives in silence.

This empowering, science-backed guide connects the missing links between ADHD, inflammation, hormonal shifts, gut health, and aging. Written specifically for women navigating the unique challenges of midlife with ADHD, this book helps you finally understand what’s really going on in your body—and what you can do about it.

La idea de que las mujeres venimos al mundo a ser mamás nos parece normal, el colectivo lo anhela; pero muchas individualmente no lo sienten así. Es muy difícil decidir que no quieres serlo: nos da miedo arrepentirnos, perdernos de un gran regalo de vida, tener un bebé y no sentirnos plenas. Esther Iturralde —life coach espiritual y autora de Síndrome de un corazón roto— nos presenta en este libro un espacio íntimo que te llevará por la reflexión profunda de tu relación contigo misma, para explorar las posibilidades, los miedos, el fomo, la incertidumbre alrededor de ser o no ser mamá.

Dr. Les demystifies common pediatric issues such as fever, colic, antibiotic use, and breast-feeding, but he also addresses thornier subject matter such as the impact of divorce, ADHD, child discipline, exposure to pit bulls, choosing a career, the loss of a child, and so on. The goal of this book to restore the joy in parenting by dialling down the thermostat of worry. Dr. Les' perspectives are offered straight from the heart, and where appropriate, infused with humour, and they are informed by his 20 years as a pediatric emergency physician and his experiences raising four children.

What if a simple change in your everyday life could help you raise happier, more fulfilled children? Do you want to create an environment overflowing with love, spiritual support, and meaningful faith for your kids? Imagine the joy you could feel by seeing your kids thrive, embrace their uniqueness, and build strong connections with those around them.

Dit boek wil in de eerste plaats informeren, zodat zowel beginnen als stoppen altijd een bewuste keuze is. Het is zeker geen druppel (melk) op een hete plaat, maar wil wél helpen om alle pijn, spijt en schuldgevoelens de wereld uit te helpen. In Van mijn melk wordt borstvoeding daarnaast wat lichter benaderd: Sofie stapt met veel humor in het mijnenveld van (op)voeden en hoopt daar ongeschonden door te wandelen.

What if the past didn’t have to define your future? If you grew up in a family shaped by alcoholism, dysfunction, or emotional silence, you already know how deep those wounds can go. Adult Children Decoded offers heartfelt personal stories, expert insights, & practical tools, this book guides you through childhood trauma, strained family dynamics, and the journey toward healthier relationships. Inside, you’ll learn to: Set boundaries without guilt. Communicate with clarity & empathy. Break cycles of shame, silence, & fear. Reclaim your sense of self & inner peace.

For generations, the women of Camille U. Adams's family have left their daughters. Some follow the siren call of rum, the centuries-old vice which alighted on Trinidad's shores from European ships. Others flee the behind-closed-doors beatings of husbands, fathers, and brothers, rushing into any arms that offer refuge. Some simply disappear, their passage marked by unkept promises and open wounds.

The book is for when you have absolutely no idea what to do and may indeed suspect your kid is actually a coordinated plot against your sanity.

Packed with relatable stories, expert insights, and practical scripts, Modern Parenting in Today’s Digital Divide gives you the calm-in-the-storm roadmap you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned one, or somewhere in between, this book is your steady companion — a reminder that even in uncertain times, you can raise thriving kids… and stay grounded yourself.

Die Schicksalsschläge und Überlebensprogramme unserer Ahnen beeinflussen uns bis heute und bestimmen auch den Umgang mit unseren Kindern. Die von der Autorin entwickelte Generation-Code®-Methode gibt Familien von Anfang an einfache und effiziente Werkzeuge an die Hand, um die seit Generationen belastete Bindungs- und Beziehungsfähigkeit zu stärken und einen gesunden Umgang mit Emotionen und Bedürfnissen zu erlernen.

Forever Young is the first of a series of books to be published in the “What-You-Should-Know-About” category by New York Times bestselling author James C. Moore. His purpose is to research contemporary and topical subjects and provide listeners with an informed and accessible overview on important and compelling matters. Forever Young offers the listener a comprehensive report on the legitimate science and research being conducted to facilitate longer and healthier lives.

In Tijger, tijger neemt schrijfster Margaux Fragoso een duik in haar verleden, waar ze jarenlang werd misbruikt door een veel oudere man. Met een alcoholverslaafde vader en mentaal instabiele moeder werd ze in de armen gedreven van een pedofiel. Margaux beschrijft haar aangrijpende kinderjaren vanuit de onbevangen blik die ze had als kind, maar met haar krachtige, poëtische inzichten van nu.

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in the hearts and minds of foster children? How do they cope with the trauma of separation, the uncertainty of their future, and the struggle to find their place in the world? The Invisible Scars pulls back the curtain on these often-overlooked aspects of the foster care experience, offering listeners a unique understanding of the emotional journey of foster youth.

Homeschool Without the Headache—feel confident teaching your child, even if you've never taught before! If the words "curriculum," "socialization," or "state law" make you sweat, this audiobook is your stress-free roadmap. In clear, get-it-done language, you'll learn to plan lessons, meet requirements, and keep learning fun.