Pregnancy & Parenthood

As we grow up, our moms are the lenses through which we see our lives-and even as adults, they anchor us and give us comfort. While our moms always offer us wisdom, when they get in their 90s, things get a little crazy-and sometimes downright hilarious.At least, that's been true for Bonnie Lorber Habyan's 90-year-old mother Bess.In The World According to Bess, Habyan has created a funny memoir that weaves her mother's wit, wisdom and warm-hearted sentiment into a tapestry of hilarity that has been fittingly described as a cross between Chicken Soup for the Soul and Sh*t My Dad Says.By capturing Bess's many anecdotes and aphorisms, Habyan reflects warmly on a lifetime of wisdom from a one-of-a-kind woman and all the laugh-out-loud memories they've shared. The result is a quick and quirky roadmap to living an authentic life and becoming your "Bess-t" self.Spanning topics of life, love and keeping up appearances, The World According to Bess is a feel-good book for women offering zany humor and uplifting guidance on how to keep life simple and meaningful-even if the world around us seems to be losing its mind.

When I decided to try my hand at writing I knew the topic I wanted to write about something that would help young people to see that life doesn't have to be filled with guilt and pain if we just follow God's plan for humanity before we make all the wrong choices.

Our world has an identity crisis.Have you ever wondered who you really are, or why you are even here in the first place?Every day, people struggle to find acceptance and significance in an increasingly impersonal and fractured society. But despite their best efforts, too many are left empty and hopeless.Jack Shumate has been there. In Heaven's Highest Priority Jack tells a story, his personal journey of finding right identity, significance and healthy influence with transparency, vulnerability, and raw honesty. He addresses the need for fathers and church leaders to embrace what is most important to the Father in heaven: right relationships with Him and with others. Everything we do starts with how we believe and not only in what we believe. Heaven's Highest priority will challenge you to think outside the box, to love like Jesus and see others as He sees them. We have a heavenly Father that's madly in love with an orphaned world and He wants people in safe and loving family of believers that challenge, empower and release. This is the heart of the good news! All of heaven is shouting this message but are we listening?"For the fatherless and the father-to-be - we all need this truth." David Englehardt Pastor, lawyer, author Good Kills

Our world has an identity crisis.And often, our churches do as well.Every day, people struggle to find acceptance and significance in an increasingly impersonal and fractured society. But despite their best efforts, too many are left empty and hopeless.A pastor for many years, Jack Shumate understands how often we find our significance through what we do, what we build, how we minister; or even how influential we have become, instead of understanding our importance to our heavenly Father and how influential we can be simply by resting in who we are as his sons and daughters.In Heaven's Highest Priority he recounts his journey to discovering identity, significance, and healthy influence, writing with vulnerability and raw honesty. He found that healing comes when we embrace what is most important to our Father in heaven: a loving relationship with him and with others.Our heavenly Father is madly in love with this orphaned world, and he longs to see people in safe and loving families that challenge, empower, and release them to become more than they ever dreamed."Pastor Jack does an amazing job of weaving his life experience and the Scriptures together to teach us about God's healing power, giving us a new perspective on the Father's heart and what biblical ministry should look like in the post-COVID era of the church." Michael Esposito Director of Regional Reclaim Ministries International

The author, Joe Barnes, had a unique opportunity to interview several parents and teachers of high performing students within the United States and around the world. He wrote this book to share his learnings from those conversations and offer his heart-felt advice on what it takes to be an A student. In this book, he shares his perspectives on what it takes for a student to be successful in the classroom. This book provides detailed discussion and step-by-step guidance on the following: - How students of all ages can succeed in school and make A's - How students and parents can work together to achieve academic success - How to use checklists to guide at-home studies and help students prepare to take a test - How students can use their testing experience to improve and do better on the next test - How parents can start their children on the road to academic success at an early age - Student wondering how to improve test scores and make better grades - Parent wanting to help your student study better and excel in school - College student seeking to raise your grade point average in order to land the best job possible, or - Family member or family friend looking to help others improve academically This Book Is Written For You.

Having Trouble Understanding or Connecting With Your Child or Teenager? It's Time to Change That Using This POWERFUL Parents' Guide to Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behaviors! As parents, we only want what's best for our kids. But sometimes, what's best for them might not always be fun or exciting. More often than not, parent-child conflicts result from grave shortcomings in listening and communication. Both child and parent might not feel understood properly by one another, resulting in arguments or rebellious behavior. However, much like most conflicts in the world, this can be solved by simply listening mindfully. Parenting your child or teenager can be difficult if they don't understand where you're coming from and vice versa... which is why you need "How to Talk to Your Kids so They Will Listen" by family relationship expert Adam E. Smith. In this guide's 2021 version, desperately misunderstood parents like you will: ¿ Create stronger, better, more open relationships with your kids by learning how to take a step back and really listen when they speak ¿ Get the most recent foolproof tips, techniques, and best practices on how to get your kids to listen to you and truly understand where you're coming from ¿ Deep-dive into the real reasons why your kids won't open up to you about what's really going on in their lives or heads ¿ Get through rough patches with ease by learning how to pay attention to external factors that affect your child or teen at different stages of their lives ¿ Discern whether your child or teen deserves to be punished for their actions without making them feel like you're against them ¿ And so much more! Even if you've felt that your child or teenager has never listened or understood where you stand in their lives, that's all about to change. If you get a copy of "How to Talk to Your Kids so They Will Listen" now, you'll finally uncover the tried-and-true secrets that most successful parents have used in order to create open, honest, and loving relationships with their kids! So, what are you waiting for?

A full-time working moms journey through life with kids, managing relationships and other random shit. This is an attempt to show what's behind the filter and the captioned stories. Where we try to get to the bottom of why moms feel so f*cking inept. If cursing is your love language, mom-guilt is your reality, and you find yourself at times completely overwhelmed by all that is motherhood, pull up a chair, take a seat at our table and welcome to the inept motherhood.

A heartfelt and precious Engagement Gift and Wedding Gift by USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Eevi Jones, filled with beautiful wisdom that celebrates the couple's new union.May today be the day that's remembered as the day you both became one. May today be the day where you both will beginyour new lives at the onset of dawn.May your hearts beat for each otherwith adoration and love so true,that every day with confidence you say 'I do' anew. Often purchased as an engagement or wedding gift, Forever After marks and celebrates the beginnings of something beautiful and extraordinary - a union of love.May this be the couple's beginning of the most precious memories with one another, forging their very own FOREVER AFTER. OTHER BOOKS IN THIS Life's Biggest Moments SERIES: Forever My Always - For the Soon-to-Be World ExplorerLetting Go - For the Soon-to-Be Empty NesterSisterly - To My Best FriendNew Beginnings - My New Chapter in LifePrecious - For New Moms and Moms-To-BeForever After - For Newlyweds and Engaged Couples

Control, Conquer, and Prevail! Everybody's biased. The truth is, we all harbor unconscious assumptions that can get in the way of our good intentions and keep us from building authentic relationships with people different from ourselves. Tiffany Jana and Matthew Freeman use vivid stories and fun (yes, fun!) exercises and activities to help us reflect on our personal experiences and uncover how our hidden biases are formed. By becoming more self-aware, we can control knee-jerk reactions, conquer fears of the unknown, and prevail over closed-mindedness. In the end, Jana and Freeman's central message is that you are not the problem-but you can be the solution.

Each chapter in this unique manual is formatted with quick tips that will get fast results, no matter what age your children are. Coupled with in-depth information on developmental behavior that explains just how different personalities respond to the more troublesome stages of growing up, you will be able to start seeing results right away. Simply by handling the same old situations differently.What's Inside:* Quick tips that will get fast results.* Positive methods to deal with difficult personalities.* A two-week program for changing problem behaviors one at a time.*Motivational games, point sheets, and contracts that will help trade discipline for development.Good for home or classroom, The Nature of Children unlocks keys to dealing with kids of any age. It shows how to work with human nature- instead of against it-by putting the focus on who they are rather than who they aren't.

We need more dads! The Dad School defines the word dad as a supportive father. This book helps future and current fathers become dads. Children benefit from supportive fathers. Let's help children have fathers who support the process of raising them. Let's make more dads!

¿"It's a passionate rush of language, hope in a hard time, truth in the middle of lies. This poetry sparks and burns with the hidden language and stories of women" -Minnie Bruce PrattJudith Arcana, a reproductive rights activist formerly involved in Chicago's pre-Roe v. Wade underground abortion service, imbues her poetry, fiction and essays with the same ferocity, humor and passion that informs her activism. As Grace Paley wrote, "What I love about this important book is how the work Judith began in Chicago years ago has deepened in poetry and prose with love for the lives of women."In light of the leaked 2022 decision regarding Roe, it's more important than ever that we examine and promote reproductive rights and justice. Judith has been a tireless fighter on this front for decades. Hello. This is Jane. was published on the 48th anniversary of her 1972 arrest as one of the "Abortion 7," which directly inspired the pieces in the collection. Hard to believe that 50 years later, we're now in danger of losing the progress she and so many others fought so hard for. Previously Judith tackled the topics in poetry, with What if your mother, first released in 2005. Note that this 2nd edition of the book includes an updated preface."The title poem ... should be made into a poster and pinned up on the wall in every clinic in the United States." -Peter Bours, MD, longtime abortion provider

Becoming a leader in the "bro culture" of technology is a challenge for any capable woman-but it can be even more treacherous for mothers. Few women understand this better than Emilia M. D'Anzica and Sabina M. Pons, the respective founder and principal consultant at the management consulting firm Growth Molecules.Upon comparing stories about raising children while working in tech, D'Anzica and Pons wondered: what would it take for their male-dominated industry to start appreciating working mothers?The result of their conversations is Pressing ON as a Tech Mom, a first-of-its-kind guidebook for mothers who want to thrive in tech.Distilling wisdom from interviews with more than 300 tech industry leaders who are moms themselves, D'Anzica and Pons have assembled the ultimate list of tips, strategies and resources for tech mothers trying to balance their family lives along with their career aspirations.Though the industry can be hostile to ambitious mothers, Pressing ON as a Tech Mom offers them helpful strategies and calls on male allies to support them in challenging workplace sexism. In the process, D'Anzica and Pons present the hopeful future of a tech world that views mothers as assets precisely because of their identities and not in spite of them.

Despite being a poor widow and mother of four, Annie Mather stayed strong for her family and refused to let the hateful people in her life bring her down. Even when her own mother favored Annie's twin sister simply because she was rich and had "e;normal"e; children, Annie turned the other cheek and showed everyone the love and grace they didn't always deserve.On top of it all, Annie remained a pillar of strength for her son Mike, who lives with cerebral palsy and deafness. Life was not often kind to Mike, just as it wasn't to Annie, so they relied on each other's love and support to navigate life's many challenges.Written with equal parts melancholy and hope, Wake Up, Annie Mather! tells the story of Mike Dorsey's strong and beautiful mother, who somehow always managed to enjoy life to the fullest.

In Holy Labor, Aubry G. Smith presents a richly scriptural exploration of common conceptions about pregnancy and childbirth that will not only help mothers and soon-to-be mothers understand how to think biblically about birth, but also walks them through how to put the ideas into practice in their own lives.

This book is both practical and soulful, a glimpse into the mind and heart of a perfectly imperfect mother and human. You get a front row seat to a story of how to let go of the idea of perfectionism and be gentle with yourself in the process. You also get concrete advice on how to live a life of caring for yourself so that you can better care for others.

"e;Single Mothers and Living For Christ 2, is meant to encourage other single mothers. It's a continuation of "e;Single Mothers and Living Christ,"e; and has become a series! Treasa Brown shares her delicate story of what she faced on her journey as a single mother. She allowed the Lord to give her inspiration, to encourage others that may have experienced similar situations. We all have faced something during our process, but Jesus brought us out alright! For the single mothers that may not know that Jesus is able to take them through trying times, her prayer is that they will listen to her story and be encouraged to walk with Him all the way!

How can you help your children do well at school and beyond? It's a question millions of parents are asking themselves as they go to ever greater lengths to secure the best education results for their children. By the time they leave home, many parents will spend 10,000 days trying to help their children prepare for adulthood. Here for the first time are the essential evidence-informed tips to make you an effective parent educator. The Good Parent Educator provides the tools that will turn excessive parenting into effective learning. Whether it is helping children learn to read or revise, engaging with teachers, paying for private tutors, choosing a school, or deciding which degree or apprenticeship to apply for, this is the must-have expert guide. It reveals what really matters in education, debunking the many education myths and misconceptions that can harm children's learning. Enabling parents to focus on effective uses of their time will lead to better outcomes, but also to a more balanced life. Based on the findings of thousands of studies, but also filled with personal parenting stories, the book's ultimate aim is to empower children through education so they become independent thinkers ready to prosper in the world.

The digital world is a place where even the most informed parents and teachers can feel one pace behind children. Bombarded with scare stories about the risks of everyday Internet interactions for young people, those caring for them are frequently left to navigate online minefields more or less on their own. This book is here to help. Two leading experts on digital childhoods, Dr Sandra Leaton Gray and Professor Andy Phippen, explore the realities of growing up online in the 21st century. They provide an informative and accessible guide to the issues young people face today, based on the latest research and scholarship. They also expose the many ways the child safeguarding industry means well, but often gets things very wrong. The authors explain the latest research on topics such as biometrics, encryption, cyphertext and sexting, and analyse their relevance to the next generation. They raise a number of key questions about the contemporary lives of young people, including their relationship with digital technologies such as games, social media, surveillance and tracking devices. They also challenge conventional thinking on these issues. Rather than relying on technology, they argue we should instead focus on the quality of relationships between children, their peers, their parents and with adults generally. Then we can build a healthy digital future for society as a whole.

By turns informative and irreverent this book takes a new approach to tackling gender inequality in the home and at work, focusing on dads being entitled to a bigger role in parenting. It presents the barriers men face to being active dads - from sexist security guards to Tory MPs and even Homer Simpson - and, crucially, it outlines how to tackle them for the good of men, women and children. In Dads Don't Babysit two dads outline some of the biggest problems facing families that want dad to get his turn at raising the kids, and offer a range of solutions in a manifesto for parents and policy makers to consider and hopefully adopt. The book tackles topics such as the gender pay gap, lack of a strong parental leave system in the UK, the financial penalties of taking time off to look after children and the limiting expectations parents find colleagues, relatives and the media have on mums and dads. The authors draw on their own experience of parenting and that of others. Interviews are backed up by extensive research so that the book presents these important issues in an accessible, personal and at times light-hearted way that the apolitical reader will be able to relate to. There is a lively and growing argument about men's role in the 21st century and this book offers a unique perspective, giving a feminist argument by men offering solutions to benefit everyone.

The impact of finding out your child is disabled can be wide ranging. The author's experience as a psychologist and parent of a disabled child informs this book which focuses on what helps, and hinders, parent-carers' emotional wellbeing. Research shows that mental health, relationships, family life, access to work and leisure activities, as well as finances can all be affected. For many parents the focus of those around them is solely on the child and their own needs become neglected. The author re-focuses attention onto the wellbeing of the parent. This includes acknowledging emotions, connecting with positive others, empowering yourself, regularly engaging in self-care and finding your own sense of meaning and purpose in life. Identifying the myriad of different emotions parents may experience as an understandable reaction to an unexpected situation the book includes quotes from parent carers. Connecting to psychological theories, such as positive re-framing and post-traumatic growth, the book applies these in practical ways to the parent-carer experience. She acknowledges that the journey is neither linear nor simple and transitions such as secondary school, puberty and adulthood require further periods of adjustment. Parents rarely get the time or support to stop and reflect on how they are feeling as they are caught up in the day to day busyness of caring. The difficulty is exacerbated by limited resources and battling for services. Building on the author's Doctoral research and having supported parent carers in different roles over the last 13 years this book provides a compass to ensure parents know they are not alone.

Approaching its topic with humor, style, and a critical eye, this unique guidebook enables parents to provide a healthy and diverse diet for their children. Instead of providing yet another guide to kids' nutrition, a medical discussion, a treatise on the perils of obesity, or a parenting primer on good table manners, this study demonstrates that children need to be taught how to eat well just as they are taught to walk. With detailed guidance from nutritionists, physicians, scientists, and chefs, this handbook details how to find the right foods, how to overcome recurring problems, and emphasize the healthiest elements. Dealing with the picky eater and the real worries about obesity and good nutrition, this survey posits that youngsters eat the way they do because of how the parents themselves eat-and shows how to combat any and all bad habits. Offering plenty of information on how to go about serious change and where to find the best resources, this reference is guaranteed to broaden the horizon of any child's menu.

This book is a collection of ideas, activities and approaches for science learning, to support kids with learning differences aged 9+ to grow in confidence, recall and understanding. The multi-sensory and fun ideas and activities can be adapted to suit individual students' needs and skills, and curriculum stage. Written by an experienced science teacher, the book includes mnemonics, art, drama and poetry activities, board games, card games, and more. All of these strategies will aid neurodiverse students' science learning and memory through boosting their creative thinking, encouraging a play-based and exploratory approach to science. Whether you want to get creative, play a game or try out a fun experiment, you can dip in and out of the activities to suit your student's unique learning style. The activities in the book will help creative thinkers who learn differently to take alternative approaches to tricky topics, grasping a fundamental understanding of key scientific concepts, whilst gaining confidence as the scientists of tomorrow.