Pregnancy & Parenthood

"This is a story of my family, and, really, the story of many families. It's everyone's story because we're all human. We all experience the depths of true emotion as we are led along the path of our days. And maybe, we all end up back where we first began." -Patty Ihm, a mother to manyPatty Ihm knows a thing or two about chaos. She's laid with the disarray that ensues in the trenches of motherhood, pondered questions of worthiness when she thought no one was listening, and ruminated in the dark as she examined the things that present themselves in the shadows. But she's also learned to find the glory in ungracious things, the power of surrendering to that which is uncontrollable, and the truth in knowing what she loves will always come back to her. Isn't That Enough? Musings of Motherhood and the Meaning of Life is a memoir that openly discusses the challenges and revelations in parenting the children that have come to Patty's family through the child welfare system. Her journal entries take readers through various snapshots in time and space where she stirs in the vulnerable complexities of life and the emotions that encourage her to embrace all that may always be unknown. It stays with you like a guiding light on your shoulders; empathizing and validating, calling you to lean into your introspective thoughts, supporting you to lead with the heart. Patty cuts her words free, vividly inviting you into her world as she expounds upon the revelations of her past to appreciate the beauty of all that is to come.

Celebrity author and therapist Rabbi Boteach shows how to use the power of self-talk to reach your full potentialSome of the most effective talk therapy is self-talk therapy-learning to connect positively with that internal voice that serves as your own personal GPS to guide you through life. Rabbi Shmuley teaches the reader to reconnect with the inner voice of conscience, the source of personal dreams and values, which has been so drowned out by the noise of a culture that emphasizes form over substance, career over calling, and consumption over conviction. Drawing on Rabbi Shmuley's extensive counseling experience, this book helps you defeat negative self-talk and strengthen your positive inner voices of inspiration, conscience, and deepest self to help you move forward and live your truest life. Filled with dramatic real-life examples and practical exercises, it guides you through the ten most important and life-changing conversations you will ever have.Shows how to use the art of conversation and self-reflection to turn negative self-talk into positive self-talk and improve your lifeIncludes dramatic stories from Boteach's own counseling work and practical self-improvement exercisesCovers important life issues such as love, self-esteem, success, and fear of agingFrom the star of TLC's television series Shalom in the Home and author of 10 Conversations You Need to Have with Your Children and other booksStart the conversation today and you'll find the voice of inspiration, the motivation to make the right choices in your life, and the ability to be true to your innermost self.

"Move from helplessness to stability as a parent through the ancient practice of equanimity, or balance. Drawn from Buddhist wisdom and with practices included, this new approach to mindful parenting is about slowing down, letting go of the illusion of control, and caring for yourself so that you can show up as a presence of love and care for your children even in their most difficult moments. We love our children more deeply than our own selves, yet are powerless to keep them from pain. Drawing from her own experience parenting a clinically depressed and suicidal child and another through physical injury, Celia Landman guides parents at their limit back from helplessness to stability through the ancient practice of equanimity, or balance. Rich with real life examples from parents in the midst of caring for children in crisis and plentiful resources, each chapter offers accessible practices for parents to care for themselves in order to care for their children. Contemporary neuroscience and developmental psychology research demonstrates how a parent's state of anxiety is directly communicated to the child and can intensify their pain. Landman gently guides parents to restore their own balance through understanding how to keep their heart open and their hands off the wheel of controlling how their child's life unfolds. This shift into equanimity frees emotional enmeshment and can bring relief to both child and parent. Woven throughout are practices to help parents understand that their emotional state of being is as important as what they do. When we recognize that being a presence of love and care is already doing something of great value, it can reconnect us with purpose and restore our trust that we are capable and enough"--

Winner: Best Parenting Book - Best Indie Book Award 2023 (USA)It's tough being a parent today, and much of this has to do with technology.This positive, thoroughly researched handbook will teach you strategies to help you set up your children and pre-teens with healthy tech and non-tech habits for life.Written for busy parents who are stretched for time, this engaging 2-hour read will inspire, encourage, and guide you in the wonderfully complex task of raising tech-healthy humans.You will discover answers to questions such as:When should I give my child a smartphone?How do I encourage screen-time limits?What types of media are better for my child's brain?How do I engage in relationship-forming tech conversations?What can I do to get my kids outdoors having fun?Pick up your copy of this book by award-winning Australian author, Daniel Sih, to help your kids enjoy the online world without losing the wonders of life beyond a screen.

A collection of the wildest and funniest meltdowns toddlers have ever had! This book will make you laugh and roll your eyes as you relate to the mind-boggling things toddlers get upset about. The incidents in this book are testaments from parents around the world who are rolling their eyes with you!

A lot of products come with manuals that ease our understanding of and usability of the products. The most valuable of gifts - children do not come with a specific parenting manual; it's no wonder we ache for answers because of our feelings of inadequacy. Even after we try to educate ourselves through parenting books and seminars, there are inadequacies that stem from culture, prevailing environment, fragmented and strained relationships from our pasts. What if, through this book, I interest you in a way out, yes, give parenting one more try. This book is designed to provide practical tips and principles for you and your children to apply as they develop through the different growth stages of their lives. Empowering them to grow into mentally healthy and strong adults, while fostering the relationship between you and your children through their teenagerhood. Nene C. Oji-Okoro Oluwagbohun has published numerous best-selling books including: My Identity Devotional for children, age (7-12), 101 Love Letters from God, My Growing Adventure and many more. She has developed faith-based curriculums for children aged 2-18 for Churches, Children ministries, Bible clubs, Faith-based schools and Homeschooling. Nene is a Prolific, award-winning Author, a well-sought-after conference speaker who possesses a delivery that is very captivating with strong connection with her audience. She is the Founder and CEO of NeneOlu LLC & YOU and YOUR CHILD (YYC), a non-profit organization that partners with parents in raising children in the fear and knowledge of God. She is the Founder of AfriCul Couture, where every stitch is made with love. She is a Certified Life & Family Coach, a Marriage & Family Therapist. The host of "Family Table Talk" a family talk show that deals with real family issues from Kingdom Perspective. She is the convener of the Global Change Agent Academy, (GCAA) an online global academy designed to unleash the leader in every child. She is also a Team Building Coach with Teambuilding International and has worked with several organizations globally and succeeded in imbibing the strong culture of team spirit in those organizations. Nene is a member of the John Maxwell Global Team, a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT), a member of International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA) and a member of the Zibah Women Leadership Initiative (ZWLI). www.neneolu@gmail.com www.selar.com/NeneOlu www.neneolu.com