Family Conflict

Tell a young person what to do - play fair, be yourself, stick to the task at hand - and most will tune you out. But show them how choices and consequences play out in the real world, with real people, and the impact will be far more profound. Parenting with a Story gathers 101 narratives from people around the world and from all walks of life, reflecting unexpected moments of clarity about who they are and how they should treat others.

Amanda “Mandy” Kirkpatrick was once a rising star in the art world. But when she fell in love with pastor Owen Douglas, she put her dreams on hold and her paints to one side. Mandy focused all her energies on supporting her husband and creating for their children the loving, stable home-life she herself had lacked. She planned to return to her career when the kids started school, but as the years passed her brushes remained dry. Then came a move that changed everything. Owen’s new congregation has rigid ideas of how their pastor and wife should behave. He throws himself into the work ...

Anna, a total theater kid, is less pretty and popular than her lookalike twin, Katie, but she doesn't let that get her down. She has two goals for junior year: she wants to become a major player in her high school's drama department, and she wants her best friend to become her boyfriend. And then an accident changes everything. She's sidelined from acting, and she seems to be losing the guy she's crushing on. What's more, this whack dude from her past--someone she'd like to keep her distance from--keeps trying to reconnect. Anna may have to rethink the role of "Anna." Maybe it's time she ...

Heal and empower your family, even if your ex is exceptionally manipulative and you’ve felt hopeless for years Are you exhausted from the constant conflict with your narcissistic ex? Fed up with the emotional manipulation and anxious about its impact on your children? Do you ache for a healthy co-parenting relationship but feel it's impossible with a narcissist? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many parents in similar situations feel isolated and overwhelmed, but there is hope.

For a mother who’s accustomed to having been number one in her son’s life, the arrival of a girlfriend, fiancé, or wife can be a complicated, confusing, and emotionally challenging event. Likewise, coexisting harmoniously with the mother of her partner can be an overwhelming challenge for any woman. Sons, often caught in the middle, are sometimes understandably reluctant to take sides.

In "Flight of Eagles," a disgraced dam builder, Russell Troy, finds himself at the precipice of a moral abyss, facing a life-changing choice that will determine the fate of tens of thousands. Once a high-riding geophysicist in his family's international construction firm, Russell's world crumbles when his reckless older brother's gambling addiction brings ruin to their once-secure lives. Faced with humiliation and destitution, Russell contemplates a dark escape from his threatening future at the edge of a cliff. But his attempt at ending it all only deepens his despair, until an unexpected ...

Walk the path of one estranged mother and your parental life views will be forever challenged. Alienated from one's family, estrangement exchanges parenthood values for questions with no answers. Unexpected outcomes become soul-building exercises with no limits. Tempestuous disappointments build resistance, until surrender is the only option. Then, an epiphany surfaces: an evolution in triumph resulting from lessons learned and insights hard-won. Offered here are legitimate theories and persuasions to untangle the mystique behind this silent epidemic. This thought-filled guide includes ...

All psychotherapists who work with children and families will come across cases with the parents divorcing or previously divorced experiencing high levels of conflict. These cases can be extremely complex and there can be potential hazards mental health professionals need to be aware of and prepared for. This book is a practical guide providing actionable measures mental health professionals can take to properly screen potential cases, establish and observe essential policies and protocols and observe important boundaries in order to preserve the integrity of the child's therapy and ...

Build the Relationships That Matter Most—With Love That Lasts What if you could create a home filled with connection, trust, and real love—starting today? Love and family are two of life’s greatest gifts—and often, life’s greatest challenges. Whether you're trying to become a better parent, strengthen your marriage, or simply show up more intentionally for the people who matter most, Choose Love & Family gives you the tools, wisdom, and clarity to build relationships that truly thrive. This book is for anyone who: Wants to understand the meaning and power of real love Is raising ...

Raising Kids/ADHD Master the Art of Parenting Kids with ADHD: Unlock your Child’s Full Potential! Do you feel that you are constantly battling a storm of disorganization, anxiety, and impulsivity in your ADHD child’s daily life? This book will help you: Unravel the complexities of ADHD in today’s fast-paced world. Master the art of effective and empathetic communication with your child. Discover strategies for nurturing and boosting your child’s self-esteem. Learn coping techniques for parents to manage stress and prevent burnout.

Family Business Management provides an accessible overview of the core aspects of family business, with an international, practice-based perspective. Structured in four parts, the book covers key topics such as family firm goals, conflict management, human resources, strategy, financial management, family and business governance, and succession planning. A wide variety of cases and examples are used throughout the book to highlight cultural and institutional differences between family businesses in contrasting contexts.

Experience an enchanting reunion and a life-altering journey in Zanzibar City and then on to Rome with Vanmeter, Dr. Frieda, and 'Birdy' Wire in this offbeat and fast paced tale. Life as they know it will forever change in unimaginable ways when Vanmeter's charisma and ludicrous scheme draw them in. With exotic backdrops, this novel take you on an incredible journey of friendship, love, and renewal. If you enjoyed The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, you'll love this captivating story.

Baby Out of Wedlock is the first and only guidebook written specifically to help the millions of unmarried parents who find themselves involved with an unexpected pregnancy. This award-winning book answers all the basic questions regarding paternity tests, co-parenting relationships, child custody laws, visitation rights, support payments, and much more. The result is a better relationship with your co-parent and lower attorney fees.

Step into a captivating exploration of the deep, complex world of family dynamics with this profound eBook The Art of Family Love and Support. This engaging tome stretches out its insightful hand to guide you seamlessly through the intricacies and depth of fostering healthier, stronger bonds within your family. The Art of Family Love and Support is a comprehensive guide that takes you on an eye-opening journey. It begins with an in-depth look at understanding family dynamics, the foundation of a healthy, nurturing environment. Learn from Chapter 1 about the various types of dynamics and ...

Introduce yourself to an electrifying exploration of emotions with "The Emotionally Intelligent Family." Immerse yourself in the profound knowledge and comprehension this extraordinary eBook has to offer about the power of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its imperative role in the stability, prosperity, and harmony of family relationships. Navigate through the lucid and enriching chapters, each devoted to meticulously unraveling the enigma of this influential concept. Begin with a comprehensive understanding of Emotional Intelligence no matter your previous familiarity with the subject. The...

The Present Parent Toolkit addresses the importance of being both mentally and emotionally available to your children. In the present, there is the opportunity to show up, pay attention, and become the parent you so want to be.

Striking the right balance between career and motherhood is one of the most stressful, heart-wrenching tasks facing women today. In Torn, 46 women examine the conflict between the need to nurture and the need to work, and reveal creative solutions for having the best of both worlds. The stories in the collection offer hope and inspiration, but they also reveal the messy realities of modern motherhood and life's inevitable crises, both small and large.

Very few families are perfect. But looking from the outside in, through conversations in the grocery store or clicking through social media, often times it seems we are the only ones struggling with raising our kids or aligning with our spouses on parenting. The reality is that so many families struggle. Vicki Hoefle, three-time author, parenting coach, and sought-after speaker, offers a fresh, practical roadmap for achievable family - and marital - harmony and happiness.

If you're in a stepfamily, you may not be able to pause this book. It tracks the experiences of several real step-couples as they navigate the multiple issues and relationships in a stepfamily. Research validated strategies are clearly offered that, when incorporated, greatly reduce stepfamily conflicts.

With humor, vulnerability, and stories of her own limited life as a mom of five—two of whom struggle with severe autism—pastor and podcaster Jessica Hurlbut ignites hope in the hearts of overwhelmed moms to believe that God has more. Revealing twelve limits that hinder mothers—very real things like exhaustion, distractions, and disillusionment—Jessica empowers you to respond in obedience rather than react in emotions.