Pregnancy & Parenthood

For the longest time I was Dad 1.0. After four children, I thought I had it figured out and it was my way or the highway. However, through a series of tumultuous life events I came to realize I did not have it figured out and I needed to change. These life events humbled me and showed me the need to move from Dad 1.0 to Dad 2.0.In other words this old dog needed to learn new tricks. I needed to iterate my approach to being a father. Especially since my children were moving quickly into adulthood. If I was not careful, thoughtful and humble - I ran the risk of alienating my children and creating rifts that would be very difficult to heal. I found that being teachable and having the ability to iterate is one of the key skills needed to succeed in life. This is true in business and it is true with my family and personal pursuits as well. The Dad 2.0 process has led me to make a number of different and sometimes difficult changes in my approach to being a father. I realize when you see some of the changes I have made your reaction will most likely be - "well duh! That's obvious". While it may be obvious, it is not enough to know what to do; you have to be intentional and actually make the changes.You have to be proactive and thoughtful. To be clear - I AM NOT PERFECT! I will never be perfect. I have flaws and foibles and will forever be striving to be a better father. It is in the striving that I hope to effect positive change in my life and the lives of my children. My goal is to finish well! I know this will be a life long journey. You will note that everything in this book is focused on what you need to do to change! Believe it or not, you can only really change one person in this life - yourself. Certainly you have influence, and can lead, guide and direct others, but you can only change yourself. Because change comes from within! If you want to change someone else, then pray for them and ask God to change them. You should spend your time, energy and effort on changing yourself. I have intentionally kept this book short and simple. We live in a stressed world where time is our most precious commodity and a long and lengthy book will most likely gather dust and never be read.I hope you find this book helpful in your own journey to be a better father. Just remember this journey is a marathon and not a sprint and the journey will only end when you take your last breath. I will strive each day to finish well and I hope you will do the same.

Polyphonic and vibrant, Truth Like Oil is a brilliant tale of racial bias and the foundations of community; a novel of our times and totally irresistible.

Learn the basics of the ancient practice of Numerology to unlock information about your child and become a better parent!

At the top of the many life experiences that embody the power of transformation is birth. And yet, there are reasons why that transformation, in the most positive, growth-propelling way, is so often not realized. With the emphasis generally on the outcome and not on the process, the extraordinary leverage of the journey is dismissed. The Ultimate Birth Experience will help you discover how to: - Confidently take control of your birth experience- Effectively communicate and partner with healthcare providers- Use your natural and medical toolkits wisely- Advocate for what is important to you- Erase the possibility of regret- Trade worry and apprehension for joyful anticipationGet ready for a mindset shift that will shape your own ultimate birth experience, and all of your transformational experiences to come. Prepare to find the courage and conviction to take the reins of your birth and your life."The Ultimate Birth Experience is a profound declaration of empowerment for every pregnant mom-to-be. As a fierce advocate for choice, Gail defends your right to experience birth the way you choose. She breaks the myths and encourages you to trust your instincts. This book is a window into the world of birth, through the eyes of a seasoned birthing professional. With a smart, sincere and thoughtful approach to this profound, life-changing event, this a must-read book for every pregnant woman."Sandy Pelland, CEO/Founder, MomLife TV

The Right Choice is the solution tool you need to navigate one of life's most important choices. If you or someone you love is choosing a college to attend, are there reasons why they should attend a public college vs. a private college vs. a religious college? Dr. Jackson, a President of a leading University and a parent and pastor for over 40 years, will equip you to answer these questions by helping you consider: What are my dreams? What are my desires? What are the details? This efficient and solution-oriented book will equip you to make The Right Choice for you and for your future. Not only will you be equipped to discover the right choice for college, you will also learn a decision making process that will help you in other arenas of life.

Based on the discussion of theoretical perspectives and empirically grounded research, this volume unveils insights on tourism and food, architecture and museums, TV series and movies, rock, K-pop and samba, by making sense of aesthetic preferences in a global perspective.

Los niños nacen en este mundo puros, inocentes e impolutos de las amargas realidades con las que todos nos encontramos en algún momento durante nuestra estancia aquí. Residiendo en la dicha de la ignorancia, los niños son un regalo para el mundo, viendo solo lo mejor en cada persona y en cada circunstancia. Sin embargo, su inocencia es comprometida con demasiada frecuencia por las dificultades e imperfecciones variadas de los adultos a quienes se les han confiado. Y por más que el deber de los adultos sea proteger la inocencia de un niño, también es nuestra obligación ayudarlos a comprender y sanar a medida que se encuentran con las variadas experiencias de la vida. Echa un vistazo al mundo de Emma. Mira el mundo a través de los ojos de una niña cariñosa e imaginativa que trata de entender y explorar el mundo a su alrededor. El Jugo de Arcoíris de Papi cuidadosamente narra la historia de Emma mientras ella lidia con las matices de la adicción al alcohol de su padre de una forma que solo un niño podría. Únete a Emma y a su familia en un viaje para comprender el alcoholismo y la adicción a través de los ojos de una niña, en El Jugo de Arcoíris de Papi.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Is there something more?" What is it that gives our lives meaning? How do we transition from ordinary success to purpose-driven fulfillment? How do we flip the switch to allow us to move from security to courageousness? How do we go from having aspirations to realizing our destiny? In these times of social unrest and economic upheaval, the answers to these questions are more important than ever. Little Bird Learns to Fly will take you on a journey of discovery and encourage you to realize your own something more.

Written with honesty and humour, Mothers as Leaders presents captivating real-life stories of twenty powerful, inspiring women from across the world. Despite the many hardships life threw at them, they emerged as true leaders, transforming the lives of all those around them.

This collection problematizes the relationship between protests and generations. It examines how the production of generations relates to mobilization, forms of protest, and the generation of memory. It explores genealogies of generational formations in popular protests in the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean.

Mothers are powerful women. They are the keepers of the past, the present, and the future, yet many have been raised to stay quiet, seek outside validation, and wait for permission slips. The result? A generation of mothers who feel alone, less than, and more disconnected from their true self than ever before. Exploring the way motherhood rips you open spiritually, Dear Luna Wilde... honors the raw yet beautiful journey of one of life's biggest responsibilities. Through over two and a half years worth of letters to her young daughter, Leena Lemos reminds mothers of their truth while opening the conversation to the profound intersection of motherhood and soul discovery. FROM DEAR LUNA WILDE..."I believe letters are the most honest way to communicate because they travel in a direct line from heart to hand to paper. This book is my heart song for any mother who is ready to lead with light and own the depths of the responsibility she's been given."

On a frigid January night, one knock on his door turned his life upside down. But the seizure of his four year old daughter, from the only home she's known, was just the start in a one and a half year battle with DHS, its agencies, and the Juvenile Family Court system.Envision the father sixty-one, non married and your name is not on the birth certificate. Add abuse allegations and calculate the odds of recapturing your daughter.The descriptive, wrenching anguish he shares throughout the narrative, gives insight into the impact the State's savagery has on families.With each passing encounter, the bias, notably age and gender escalates. False allegations presumed as fact. Social workers not following basic protocol. State's attorneys objecting without reasons, and a Judge issuing a court order leaving explanations blank.Forced to retire, the former Teacher provides a colorful and unadulterated glimpse into his thoughts of each person and agency he engages with.Is it possible his daughter's Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), whose job is to advocate in the child's best interest, investigate the parties of the case, make home visits, compile reports and give recommendations, has never spoken to the father? The father who has appeared and even sat next to the GAL, at Family team meetings, disposition and progress hearings, for over one year. Not one word was ever exchanged...Is it possible to legally keep a father, who spent every night for over four years with his daughter, from talking or seeing her for seventy days? A father with no criminal record to the case, and drops clean UA's? Yes, in this disturbing calamity anything is possible.

The purpose of this book is show how research on families can be used to offer inspiration, suggestions, and guidance to intercultural families choosing to school their children in the regular Japanese school system. Each chapter is written by a parent or parents who are themselves researchers and thus bring their skills to the task of writing about issues which have affected their families, and are likely to affect other families in similar ways. There are also suggestions for other non-Japanese parents coping with similar issues. The book is divided into three sections: The first, "Finding our own way", deals with children's and parents' struggles with identity and inclusion in Japanese schools and society. The second, "Dealing with the Japanese school system", offers narratives and advice on such topics as coping with homework and dealing with more than one school system, as well as what government-accredited Japanese overseas schools have to offer. The third section, "Coping with challenges", examines the experiences of families where children are "different" because they have physical or intellectual challenges, or live with foster or adoptive families. The book concludes with a narrative about a family who made the decision to remove their children from the Japanese system entirely and send them abroad for schooling. The authors of the chapters in this book are all current or former university faculty, living in different areas of Japan. Some, who live in highly-populated urban areas, have had ample opportunities to locate educational options for their children, while others, living in rural communities, have had to struggle to advocate for their children's inclusion in mainstream classes. Their stories are all compelling and their advice is certain to be helpful to those planning to or already raising children in Japan. This book will also be of value to researchers and educators, particularly those with an interest in bilingualism, intercultural families, and cross-cultural issues, along with anyone wishing to learn more about contemporary Japanese society.

The authors of Childhood Cultures in Transformation offers valuable examples, overviews and fresh critique after 30 years with the UNCRC in action. The book takes a Nordic glance and presents missing voices of children, young people, researchers and child experts.

The authors of Childhood Cultures in Transformation offers valuable examples, overviews and fresh critique after 30 years with the UNCRC in action. The book takes a Nordic glance and presents missing voices of children, young people, researchers and child experts.

WINNER OF SIX BOOK AWARDS: Your Living Legacy: How Your Parenting Style Shapes the Future for You and Your Child Editorial Reviews: This book stands apart from other guides aimed at conscientious parents, through its broad-ranging and comprehensive content. The author strikes an effective balance between informational content and personal reflections, while self assessments and questionnaires provide an interactive element.>The book is good for self-reflection and also how to learn from children, something which no book can teach.">"Your Living Legacy is not a self-help book, but a guided tour of discovering yourself as a parent. It may happen that you will discover something considerably different from what you expected.">SUMMARY OF BOOK: "Your Living Legacy" is an eye-opener to enable parents to -learn more about themselves and their children-have a better relationship with their children-understand their parenting style and its impact on their children-find out what should be done to prevent harm>No one is perfect and this book shows readers that there is beauty in imperfection and how to be a better role model to your kids. Learn about 20 different parenting styles and discover where you fit. Self-assessments enable you to identify your personal style and evaluate the impact on your child's development as well as on your relationship with your child. Additional information on important topics include: -Bonding-Developmental Influences-Communication-Healing Relationships-Letting Go.>This is an essential resource for any parent or caregiver who wants to build lasting relationships and to create opportunities for guiding their children to become emotionally healthy and successful adults. You and your child can benefit by developing the skills and confidence that will make you both feel connected, trusting, and comfortable with each other. Book Awards: CIPA EVVY Book Awards: First Place: "Family And Relationships", Third Place: "Self-Help" Reader's Favorite Award: Finalist: "Self Help" San Diego Book Awards: "Best Published Self-Help/Psychology." Book Excellence Awards: Finalist Book Life Award: Finalist, Nonfiction, First Place, Self-Help/Relationships keywords: Parenting Styles, Empowerment, Mother-Daughter, Parent-Child Relationships, Self-Awareness, Effective Parenting, Healing Relationships, Empowered Parenting, Parenting, Parenting Strong Willed Child, Proactive Parenting, Child Development, Mothers and Daughters, Children.

So often during the season of pregnancy, we hear that this time is all about us. But as Christians, our life is always about Jesus no matter what season we are in. This book shares about the unique opportunity we have to showcase the beauty of the gospel during pregnancy, allowing God to transform every aspect of it for His glory. This book seeks to apply the gospel to various spheres of life during pregnancy: relationship with God, marriage, family, fear, health, lifestyle, service, community, and preparing for birth. There are also two bonus chapters on loss and infertility.