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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

Dementia, Caregiving, and Personal History is a practical and compassionate guide for anticipating and addressing the emotional and behavioral challenges of dementia care. By uncovering how personal history, trauma, cultural values, and lifelong patterns shape behavior, you can provide care that supports your loved one and protects your well-being.

Fühlen Sie sich manchmal überfordert, wenn es darum geht, Ihrem Kind bei den Hausaufgaben zu helfen? Mit Vera F. Birkenbihls „Eltern-Nachhilfe“ bekommen Sie das entscheidende Werkzeug an die Hand, um Ihr Kind effektiv und nachhaltig zu fördern. Dieses Buch ist Ihr unverzichtbarer Begleiter durch den Schulalltag.

Homeschooling is beautiful and brutal. Some days you’re steady; other days the kitchen table is sticky, the toddler is loud, the ninth-grader needs algebra, and doubt whispers you’re behind. You wonder about socialization, transcripts, money, and whether a small house and a real budget can hold a big vision. You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. This audiobook is a story-driven, system-rich field guide for homeschooling families who want peace, progress, and a path from phonics to college prep. It gives you tools that work in real life.

Expecting Dad: A First-Time Father’s Guide to Confidently Navigate Pregnancy, Support Your Partner, and Get Fully Prepared for Baby’s Arrival is the go-to guide for first-time fathers who want to show up, support their partner, and prepare with confidence—even if they feel lost or overwhelmed. Staring at a positive pregnancy test can bring a flood of emotions: joy, disbelief, fear, excitement. One question echoes for most new dads: Am I ready for this?

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your ...

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.

Minimal-ish is a podcast hosted by Desirae Endres about striving to live with less of the things that don't matter, more of what does, and pursuing intention in every area of our everyday lives and motherhood. We'll talk about a realistic version of minimalism, family life, motherhood, work, caring for ourselves, budgeting and intentional finances, and everything in between.

AFTERSHOT is a call to conscience - an unflinching expose from inside a system that punishes the wounded, and silences the brave. Lana Boland was everything the badge claimed to honour: a loyal police officer, a high performer, a quiet fighter for what was right. Until the cost of staying silent nearly killed her. Moving beyond PTSD after enduring in-house abuse, institutional gaslighting, and a culture that protects image over integrity. Lana did what few survive, she told the truth anyway. This audiobook is the result.

Are you tired of walking on eggshells around someone who twists your words, manipulates your emotions, and makes you question your reality? You’re not alone — and you’re not powerless. 7 Ways to Survive a Narcissist is a transformative guide designed to help you break free from the toxic grip of narcissistic abuse.

Welcome to Psyched2Parent, turning brain science into Tiny Wins. I'm Dr. Amy Patenaude, a school psychologist and parent coach. I work in the real-life intersection of big feelings, nervous system regulation, executive function, learning, and school supports. This podcast is for parents raising big-feeling, strong-willed, big-hearted kids, especially the ones who keep it together at school and unravel at home. If you're exhausted from the daily loop of meltdown, guilt, over-accommodating, and trying again tomorrow, you're in the right place. If you're constantly wondering "Is this ADHD? ...

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.