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When her once-glamorous and witty novelist-mother got Alzheimer's, Eleanor Cooney moved her from her beloved Connecticut home to California in order to care for her. In tense, searing prose, punctuated with the blackest of humor, Cooney documents the slow erosion of her mother's mind, the powerful bond the two shared, and her own descent into drink and despair.

Hanna Seymour, a mentor to thousands of young college women, provides a plan for success in college based on experience, illustrations, and biblical principles. Each year millions of young women enter the college scene and are surprised to find their glittering preconceptions shattered. College...

Wenn Eltern sich trennen und ihre Kinder dabei nicht gut begleitet wurden, hinterlässt das bei vielen Menschen Spuren. Meist ist es erwachsenen Trennungskindern gar nicht bewusst, dass manche ihrer belastenden Denk- und Verhaltensmuster mit der elterlichen Trennung in der Kindheit zusammenhängen - etwa ein geringer Selbstwert, Harmoniesucht, Aggressivität oder das Gefühl, für alles verantwortlich zu sein, und die Sorge, in Beziehungen zu versagen.

Zum Erwachsenwerden ist es nie zu spät. Im Umgang mit den eigenen Eltern werden viele von uns gefühlt wieder zu Kindern. Die Eltern-Kind-Beziehung bestimmt immer noch unser Verhalten und unser emotionales Erleben. Eine „Entelterung“ wird notwendig, also der Ausstieg aus ungesunden emotionalen Abhängigkeiten. Es geht darum, den Eltern nicht mehr mit den gleichen Anpassungsstrategien zu begegnen, die als Kind nötig waren, um in der Familie einen Platz zu finden.

Rest in the Nest is a walk through the journey of a stay-at-home mom raising triplets during early childhood. While keeping good care of the children, she suffers the physical, emotional, and mental consequences of neglecting sleep and rest for herself through gut wrenching recollection of anecdotes and experiences. Different components of rest and sleep are defined as the most important comrade during early childhood rearing.

Karen Stanley spent eight years raising two kids by herself, while running a business and struggling to find real love. After years of frustration, Karen had a breakthrough. She knew something had to change. She realized she needed to cultivate self-worth and self-confidence if she wanted to reach her goals, and when she did this for business it started with a strategic plan - one with easy-to-implement, actionable steps. Could a plan like this work for building self-worth?

It starts with a nagging feeling—something’s off, but you can’t pinpoint it. Constant criticism, emotional manipulation, and never feeling good enough. Narcissistic abuse has clouded your sense of self. You’ve been gaslighted, guilt-tripped, and controlled, leaving you drained and hopeless. The hardest part? You don’t know how to break free. Healing from the Narcissist Parents is the guide you’ve been waiting for. This book will help you step by step to break the trauma bond, regain your emotional freedom, and rediscover the peace and confidence that’s been lost.

Television writer, producer, and bestselling author of the acclaimed The Broke Diaries and Mixed charts her unexpected role as her terminally ill mother's caretaker in this funny, moving, and unforgettable memoir. Angela Nissel always wanted her mother’s approval. But two defining events...

In this moving biography and memoir, Blair Underwood, acclaimed star of film, stage, and television, pays homage to his mother, sharing her well-lived life, and key lessons learned as a fashion designer, mother, and soldier’s wife. Born in Buffalo, New York, Marilyn Ann Scales Underwood...

Whether you're wrestling with gender identity, experiencing gender dysphoria, navigating same-sex attraction, questioning your place in the world, or supporting someone who is—this book offers hope, clarity, peace, and truth in a time of deep confusion. I Wanted to Be a Boy creates a compassionate space and much hope for listeners who have been entangled in the gender wars of the current age.

Do you want your child to learn fundamental mindfulness skills that allow them to be resilient, deal with stress in a healthy way, and truly thrive? Mindfulness gives kids a toolkit to help them engage more fully with themselves and the world. Sadly, most of the mindfulness literature available is geared toward adults. Asking a child to sit still and “be mindful” or “concentrate on their breath” for 20 minutes doesn't work. The activities and meditations in this bundle were professionally designed and recorded to teach mindfulness skills to kids in a fun, engaging way.

Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? This heart-wrenching novel tells the story of a mother asking herself just that. Her children have grown up and aren't dependent on her, and so she finds herself left alone with her thoughts -- many of them fond memories, others are thoughts of regret. Had she gotten things right as a mother?

Ken Follett uses his gift for storytelling to present a detailed account of the thriller's place in history and literature. Follett is the author of more than a dozen best-selling novels, including Eye of the Needle, The Pillars of the Earth, and Whiteout. He is also president of the Dyslexia Institute, a member of the National Literacy Trust, and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Es hora de desligarse de las personas emocionalmente inmaduras. Como hijo o hija de unos padres emocionalmente inmaduros, has luchado mucho por establecer tu propia identidad y curar las heridas invisibles que te causó la manera en que te educaron. Pero ¿qué me dices de las demás personas emocionalmente inmaduras que hay en tu vida? Relacionarse con estas personas suele ser frustrante, por su insensibilidad y por la falta de reciprocidad que hay en la relación.

A stunning debut memoir about addiction, self-discovery, and the relationships between mothers and daughters, from an exciting new literary talent.

Crescere dei bambini non è affatto facile, e a volte perdere la pazienza sembra inevitabile. Ma, quando la situazione lo richiede, come fare a imporre divieti e limitazioni, e a sedare epici capricci, senza urlare e minacciare punizioni o senza diventare troppo permissivi? L'autrice ha trovato la risposta nel metodo dell'educazione gentile, che insegna ai genitori a crescere i bambini con l'amore e la serenità che serve a entrambi.

Crecer con unos padres emocionalmente inmaduros puede hacer que te sientas solo, confundido y abandonado. Es posible que luego, en la edad adulta, te resulte difícil poner límites, expresar tus sentimientos o establecer relaciones sanas, y que tu padre o tu madre, ya mayores, sigan quitando importancia a tu experiencia interior o burlándose de tus emociones socavando tu sentido de autonomía.

When an aging loved one suddenly needs long-term care, families are often emotionally and financially unprepared for the road ahead. This essential guide gives you a comprehensive overview of the senior care industry so you and your family can make informed decisions. You’ll find valuable insights, practical advice and step-by-step strategies to help you define your assets, identify available financial resources and make the best choices about your loved one’s care.

If you've ever felt invisible, unheard, or unworthy in your own family, you're not alone. This compassionate audiobook guides adult children of toxic, narcissistic, or emotionally manipulative parents through the fog of confusion into clarity and healing. You’ll discover: How to recognize patterns of gaslighting, guilt-tripping, and emotional control; Why setting boundaries with toxic family members is difficult—but necessary; The science behind generational trauma and how to break the cycle; Tools to rebuild trust in your inner voice, reclaim your truth, and heal your inner child.

Break Free from the Pain of Your Past and Reclaim Your Emotional Well-Being Were you raised by parents who couldn’t meet your emotional needs? Do you find yourself struggling with self-doubt, setting boundaries, or forming healthy relationships? You’re not alone—and it’s never too late to heal. In Raised by Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Neglect, Learn to Set Boundaries, and Boost Emotional Intelligence, you’ll discover the tools and strategies to break free from the lasting impact of childhood neglect and emotional immaturity.