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Drawing on a wealth of psychological research, Alfie Kohn points the way to a more successful strategy based on working with people instead of doing things to them. "Do rewards motivate people?" asks Kohn. "Yes. They motivate people to get rewards." Seasoned with humor and familiar examples, Punished by Rewards presents an argument unsettling to hear but impossible to dismiss.

The great thing about Christmas is that you know lots of good things will happen. You know that pretty lights will start popping up all over the place. You know you'll get a holiday from school. You're probably ready to eat a special meal and to see family and friends. All these things are part...

What is Menopause? Menopause is the natural biological transition when a woman's reproductive years come to an end. Clinically, it's defined as the point when a woman hasn't had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. But that simple definition doesn't capture the enormity of what happens during this transition.

Fatherhood, though, is a transformation, and becoming the best version of yourself isn’t as easy as it may seem. In Dadbod, Joe Wheeler provides a candid, relatable guide for navigating modern masculinity and accomplishing the goals that will help you feel good and be your best. A combination of Joe’s personal story and a wellness handbook, Dadbod helps fathers prioritize their mental health and physical well-being, enabling a healthier, happier life for the whole family. Explore self-care practices, negotiate changing roles, and discover how to stay present in every situation.

Becoming a dad for the first time is exciting, terrifying, and everything in between. The Ultimate First-Time Dad Guide is a down-to-earth and genuinely helpful companion for new fathers who want to show up, step up, and figure things out without feeling like they’re doing it all wrong. Written with honesty, humor, and heart, this guide covers more than just the basics. J Hawkins walks listeners through the real questions and awkward moments new dads often face, offering practical advice and plenty of reassurance.

Drinking. Being popular. Making good grades. Being thin and fit. Today’s teens are constantly bombarded with issues from their classmates, friends, and the media. Trying to handle everything causes stress that can lead to anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and even suicidal thoughts. Don’t be left in the dark. With fact-driven research and practical advice, Stress-Proof Your Teen addresses these problems to help you help your teens de-stress and live up to their full potential.

Parenting an emotionally intense child can feel like walking on eggshells. One minute, they're fine, the next, a tiny trigger turns into a full emotional storm. You want to be patient. You want to stay calm. You want to help. But when the crying, screaming, or defiance keeps coming, you feel overwhelmed, guilty, and sometimes even scared of your own reactions.

Each year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In What Is Autism? Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism spectrum disorders and what life is like for those on the spectrum. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is the perfect resource. What Is Autism? explores in a simple question-answer format topics such as: What are the causes of autism? Can vaccines cause autism?

When it comes to his feelings, not every new dad is willing to come clean with his pregnant wife. And not every expecting mother should assume her husband knows just how she feels. Rattled is an insightful, humorous guide to understanding your husband’s feelings so you can encourage him to become more involved in your journey of parenthood.

In this deeply moving memoir, L.A. Batista recounts her incredible journey through a life filled with obstacles — family turmoil, physical challenges, an abusive marriage, and single parenthood. Despite the hardships, her story is one of unyielding strength and resilience. Beginning with her childhood in the 1960s in a neighborhood in New York City, the author recounts her family life as she dealt with an undiagnosed rare disease.

Das neue Buch von der Autorin des Weltbestsellers » Der Glukose-Trick «: Wie die richtige Ernährung in der Schwangerschaft von Anfang an das Leben deines Kindes fördert Die meisten Schwangeren bekommen zu hören: »Keine Sorge – iss wie immer. Dein Kind bekommt von dir alles, was es braucht.« Aber die Wissenschaft weiß es besser: Das, was du während der Schwangerschaft isst, prägt das Gehirn deines Babys, seinen Körper und seine Gesundheit – fürs Leben. Aber irgendwie hat uns nie jemand erklärt, wie das geht. Bis jetzt.

Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! informedpregnancy.com @doctorberlin Youtube LinkedIn Facebook X

All Dads Podcast is a space for dads, created by dads with mums, siblings, aunties, uncles, and grandparents all welcome too. Hosted by a father of a 21-year-old neurodivergent son, the podcast explores the real challenges of parenting, mental health, and modern fatherhood. Having lived with ADHD diagnosed later in life the host brings lived experience, openness, and empathy to honest conversations that many men feel but rarely voice. Through open discussions, shared experiences, and practical insights, All Dads Podcast aims to break down stigma, encourage connection, and remind parents ...

I’m joined by Ameera Badamassi to start an honest conversation about what’s broken in education, beginning with accountability. We challenge who’s held responsible, who’s not, and why the blame keeps landing on teachers.

This podcast offers the unfiltered, real-time dialogue of a mother and her three daughters (pre-teen and teen) as they grapple with a rapid and devastating series of deaths: their biological father, their aunt, and the father who raised them. The show doesn't offer polished answers; it offers radical honesty. Through candid conversations marked by necessary dark humor, they share the raw, day-to-day realities of compounded and complex grief. They discuss the emotional exhaustion of mourning three major figures, the complicated feelings that come with varied relationships, and the struggle to ...

It's ok, you can admit it. Sometimes motherhood seems less like the sweetness of a Pamper's commercial and more like a scene out of Jaws. Here at the Mother Like a Boss Podcast, we dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of motherhood and modern homemaking, with honest conversations, tips, strategies and tools.

In the midst of a historic "birth dearth," why do some 5 percent of American women choose to defy the demographic norm by bearing five or more children? Hannah’s Children is a compelling portrait of these overlooked but fascinating mothers who, like the biblical Hannah, see their children as their purpose, their contribution, and their greatest blessing. The social scientist Catherine Pakaluk, herself the mother of eight, traveled across the United States and interviewed fifty-five college-educated women who were raising five or more children.

The discovery of Christopher’s diary in the ruins of Foxworth Hall brings new secrets of the Dollanganger family to light in this riveting novel from V.C. Andrews, the author of Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind, both major Lifetime TV events. Christopher Dollanganger was fourteen...

The first months after a baby’s arrival can be exhausting, and attempts at quick fixes are often part of the problem. Some popular approaches accidentally interfere with a healthy night’s sleep, but we can change these. And there are many ways to help your baby cry less. The Discontented Little Baby Book gives you practical and evidence-based strategies for helping you and your baby get more in sync. Dr Pamela Douglas offers a path that protects your baby’s brain development so that your little one can reach his or her full potential.

Twins David and Dennis Pischke's lives change forever when their father dies and a man damaged by the war arrives at their farm near the isolated town of Moosehorn, Manitoba. Boleslaw Domko quickly works his way into their lives and their mother's bed. Where Children Run opens with one of their earliest memories - the day Domko throws their infant stepsister against the wall. In this firsthand account, the twins recall years of neglect, starvation, and enslavement; horrific beatings and candlelit nights spent in the nearby St. Thomas Lutheran Church.