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One day in December, Natasha Walter's mother Ruth took her own life. At first, the grief and guilt that Natasha felt were overwhelming. As the author of feminist books and the founder of the charity Women for Refugee Women, Natasha had always been active in movements for social justice. But in the aftermath of her mother's suicide, her personal grief intertwines with a sense of political despair. Gradually, she starts to search back through Ruth's history, trying to understand how her life led to this death.

A Still Life is a story of illness and pain that rarely sees the light: illness and pain with no end or resolution; illness and pain that we must meet with courage, joy, ingenuity and hope. Against a world which values ‘feel good’ progress and productivity above all else, Josie sets out a quietly radical alternative: to value and treasure life for life itself, with all its defeats and victories, with all its great and small miracles.

If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. With our never-ending to-do lists and jam-packed schedules, it's no wonder we're distracted. But this isn't the way it has to be. Special education teacher, New York Times best-selling author, and mother Rachel Macy Stafford says enough is enough. Tired of losing track of what matters most in life, Rachel began practicing simple strategies that enabled her to momentarily let go of largely meaningless distractions and engage in meaningful soul-to-soul connections.

Celebrity health expert and four-time New York Times best-selling author JJ Virgin reveals how one life-altering event taught her to tap in to an indomitable mind-set, trust her instincts, and defy the odds, ultimately saving her son's life - and her own. She'll share the lessons she learned that can help you create your own resilient mind-set.

A life is made up of many shocks - the shock of birth, of death; the shock of love, of happiness; the shock of car crashes and finding yourself in a teenage body; the shock of surviving each of these shocks, and of what might bloom in their wake. In this incredibly beautiful book, Anna Beecher tells the story of her life through the shocks she has experienced.

Bestselling author Leslie Glass and her daughter, award-winning documentarian Lindsey Glass, offer a brand-new kind of interactive self-help book that combines actionable information, compelling storytelling, and writing prompts that are guaranteed to bring awareness, understanding, and compassion to mothers and daughters everywhere.

Boys will be boys - always. And no one has a more powerful impact on them than you, Mom. Surprise! Your boy wants to please you, and he cares deeply about what you think. Those driving needs will stay with him throughout his lifetime. That gives you, Mom, a lot of influence over your son. You can set him up for success in life. In What a Difference a Mom Makes, the New York Times best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman reveals how you can make a positive imprint on your son - from the moment you first hold him in your arms until the moment he leaves for college. And the best news? It's never too late to start.

The Thinking Moms’ Revolution (TMR) is a group of 23 moms (and one awesome dad) from Montana to Malaysia who all have children with developmental disabilities. Initially collaborating online about therapies, biomedical intervention, alternative medicine, special diets, and doctors on the cutting edge of treatment approaches to an array of chronic and developmental disabilities, such as autism, sensory processing disorders, food allergies, ADHD, asthma, and seizures, they've come together into something far more substantial.

Before they become mothers, women are repeatedly reminded that their biological clock is ticking. Once pregnant, a woman’s body becomes public property: she is patronised, panicked and forbidden from exercising her autonomy. In labour, women’s wishes are overridden, resulting in potentially life-changing injuries and trauma. When the baby comes home, women begin a life of pay cuts, lost job opportunities, heavier housework, unequal emotional loads and judgement from all sides.

What if the life you’ve carefully planned is keeping you from something better? Maybe you’ve felt the pressure of holding it all together, wondering how others seem to live with open hands. Or perhaps you’ve been so focused on reaching your goals that you’ve overlooked the gifts woven into your every day. In Richer by the Dozen, Pamela Mutz shares her journey of raising twelve children with honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom.

إن هذا الكتاب موجَّه للأمهات على شتى أنواعهن؛ العاملات منهن واللاتي لديهن أطفال من مختلف الأعمار، والأمهات اللائي يعانين ضغوط الحياة أحيانًا، والأمهات اللائي يفتقدن حياتهن قبل إنجاب الأطفال ولكنهن لن يغيرن أي شيء، والأمهات اللائي يعرفن أنهن بحاجة إلى مزيد من العناية بالذات، ويردن أن يشعرن بتحسن. هذا الكتاب لجميع الأمهات، ولأولئك اللائي لديهن دعم من شركائهن في الحياة وأولئك الذين يخوضون تلك الرحلة بمفردهن. ويمكنكِ الحصول على مزيد من العناية بالذات في حياتك، بدءًا من 5 دقائق فقط في كل مرة؛ لذا، فقد حان وقت البدء!

Meet Pixie Saytar, the compassionate big sister guiding you through the thrilling journey of pregnancy and the challenging first year with your new baby. Her honest and engaging portrayal of motherhood will resonate deeply, making you laugh, learn, cry, and nod in agreement through every chapter.

Na ja, lass uns ehrlich sein. Manchmal raufst du dir die Haare bis zur Kopfhaut und trinkst viel zu viel Kaffee. Du wirst von Falten auf der Stirn und aufgesprungenen Lippen geplagt. Dein Rücken quietscht und die Knie knarren. Warum ist das so? Ganz einfach, du bist Mutter. Die kleinen, süßen Babys, die dir der Himmel geschickt hat, werden wie aus dem Nichts zu immer noch süßen, aber unberechenbaren Monstern. Dann ist es an der Zeit für etwas Humor. Denn ohne überlebst du das nicht.

Annie and Hector have been hosting family friends in the guest house of their Connecticut home for many months. As a thank you, Annie is gifted French lessons with a twenty-six-year-old local French tutor, Thierry. Hector, an actor, goes to Argentina to film on location, leaving Annie to single-parent their two kids. As life and the lessons progress, she finds herself unexpectedly vulnerable to the charms of a man closer in age to her teenage daughter than to her own. A new life for Annie emerges, one she could never have foreseen.

Libérate del ciclo de ira y culpa: cría a tus hijos con calma, no con caos. ¿Le gritas a tus hijos y luego te invade la culpa? ¿Estás cansada de sentir que apenas logras mantenerte en pie — mental, emocional y físicamente? ¿Desearías tener herramientas prácticas para dejar de gritar y empezar a conectar, incluso en los momentos más difíciles? Solía pensar que simplemente era una “mamá enfadada”.

In January 2010, founder of ArtLeadHer Mashonda Tifrere and music producer Swizz Beatz finalized their divorce. When Swizz married award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, a new dynamic was born - three adults who loved and were deeply committed to raising Mashonda and Swizz's four-year old son Kasseem. In Blend, Tifrere draws on the insights they gained from their journey as well as advice from family therapists, parenting experts, and other blending families, to provide an invaluable resource for blended families.

I love being a Spice Girl, but what I am proudest of is being a mum. Even though I had all the real-life girl power of the actual Spice Girls on speed-dial, my incredible partner and my mum, I had so many worries and questions I couldn't always ask out loud. What I really, really wanted was one easy-to-digest, honest book that would give me support without judgment - that might even make me chuckle occasionally.

Motherhood is a personal journey of self-discovery. From feeling delight and wonder, to challenged and overwhelmed – often, all in one day! FLOURISH for Mums is your perfect companion to cultivate 21 healthy ways to let go of unrealistic expectations and create space to celebrate your unique parenting pathway. Filled with uplifting anecdotes and supportive strategies, while busting big misconceptions – this is personal, yet universal in its strong, yet gentle message.

From candy explosions and safety spaces to patience pills and mattress slides, autism turns normal on its head and stomps on it for good measure. For this family and their three autistic children, life is chaotic but glorious. Experience everyday life from the perspective of a spectrum mom and defy the label as only an exceptional family can.

Community leaders and activists Gómez and Arroyo worked with children, teenagers, and parents - both the victims and the bullies - to put together this searing anthology of original essays, poetry, plays, and commentary on how bullying has affected their lives.