Family Conflict

By the time you are done listening to this audiobook, desire for an active relationship with the teenager in your life can stretch beyond the one hug a year you get from your teen at Christmas time after they receive their presents. With Nicole Rice’s book Does Your Teen Talk? No, but They Text, Snap, & Tik Tok, she wants to help you achieve what to say and what not to say so your teen will talk more; what to do so you spend more and more good times with your teen; and how to talk less and listen more so you are a major difference in your teen’s life.

A gripping and emotional short story, The Good Son follows Ethan, a man haunted by childhood abuse and the scars left by an alcoholic stepfather. After his mother’s death, Ethan is forced to confront the man who shaped his darkest impulses—and reckon with the kind of father he’s becoming himself. Spanning decades of trauma, rage, and redemption, this story explores the brutal legacy of violence—and one man’s quiet decision to end the cycle.

Tension in our personal relationships are at an all-time high. Dialogue - when it happens at all - is heated. It isn't that we've lost hope in what faith and politics can accomplish in our world. It's that in our polarizing times, faith and politics seem to be leading more to rage than actual change. It's discouraging, disheartening, and disappointing. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Civility is not a pipe dream. Nuance is not unrecoverable. Peace is possible. And it can all start right here, right now, with us.

Lost and divided no more, Denin, Else, and Justus have found their purpose—but their enemies are more dangerous than ever. Denin has risen to true wizardry, wielding the soul and power of an Archon. Else has shed the restraints of nobility to lead a secret society of revolutionaries. And Justus has chosen family over duty, setting him on a path to reclaim the throne of Zagaar, now in the clutches of the tyrant Duke Carlo. Yet, political maneuvers and war could all prove to be folly and distraction as the demon Ilz prepares to escape the Warplands. His defeat hinges on a single artifact: ...

Boys pose special challenges as they struggle to define themselves and find their place in the world. In this sensible and straightforward guide, Don and Jeanne Elium explain boy-specific basics as they relate precisely to both mother and father. This guide answers your questions about male aggression, hostility, and violence, as well as morality, sexuality, hypersensitivity, ADD, the right role models, the “boy code,” and more.

Let’s address the facts. You’ve spent far too long catering and bending to the desires of others. So much so that being assertive and standing up for yourself feels unnatural, difficult, or even impossible at times. There is a very real difference between being kind and considerate, and disregarding your own priorities for the sake of others—and you’re starting to realize it. You are your own person! Time to start acting like it. Be the change that needs to happen in your life and begin setting effective, firm boundaries. If you don’t, no one ever will.

It was a world of innocence and play, for these last children of the baby boomer years, yet their world was rapidly changing around them and at the heart of it all was the values and character of the generation that raised them. This story centers around the moral, ethical and social ideals that the older generation passed down to the younger and how the kids interpreted, mimicked and then generated their own value system, based on their parents, neighbors and the community around them. It is told from the perspective of a child in a story that will make you laugh, cry and force you to ...

“Heartwarming, poignant… a joy to read.” –Writer’s Digest Claire Chastain reflects on her journey of childhood innocence and discovery in small-town Texas in the 1950s. She and best friend Libby share a lifetime of challenges and friendship although Claire is pampered and sheltered in contrast to street-savvy Libby. Claire is blindsided by her mother's devastating illness and ensuing conflicts with her beloved father. Her world of family traditional values crumbles and her lifelong dreams shatter. For the first time, she must make her own way and her own forever decisions. Libby ...

Riveting true story of the author's life growing up in China on a small island during the Cultural Revolution. Read about the challenges women face in their struggle to overcome gender inequality entrenched in the taboos and traditions so prevalent in China throughout many centuries. Read of the romance between Dapeng and Rachel and the significance of the bamboo basket in the life of the author, a baby girl who survives falling into the Yangtze River. Read about the ancient Chinese customs including arranged marriages and the changes that occurred as a result of the new government. This is...

A former English cavalry officer and committed Jacobean Highlander, who fought on opposite sides at the Battle of Culloden, unexpectedly find themselves living as neighbours in adjacent valleys in the heart of the sparsely populated Highlands of Scotland. One breeding cattle and the other, sheep. Initially, they become close friends, giving each other assistance and support when required, until an incident occurs resulting in a disturbing conflict that divides the two families. Emotions run high and as both enterprises continue to prosper, the divide and bitterness between the neighbours ...

The central theme of this collection of short stories is denial and self-deception. We humans are a unique species, capable of incredible achievements such as space travel, uncovering the secrets of nature, and exploring the depths of the ocean and the mysteries of the atom. However, we also have a tendency toward self-destruction, manifesting in widespread destruction like war on a global scale and personal struggles with alcohol, finances, and relationships, which can lead to individual disasters. This contradiction is explored through stories of mature and competent individuals who ...

Lerne, wie du Kinder mit einem narzisstischen Ex effektiv erziehst und dafür sorgst, dass deine Kinder emotional sicher, geistig stark, selbstbewusst und glücklich sind. Das ist machbar, aber du musst bestimmte Strategien anwenden.

It is becoming increasingly more and more common to enter into divorce or custody proceedings with a narcissistic partner. Narcissism is caused by DRD4 long gene polymorphism (source: NCBI) as well as many other disorders being caused by an explosion of this gene. The population of narcissists have exploded since 2015 when we began researching and writing our narcissism library of books.

When confronting the challenge of disciplining their children, moms and dads often default to the ways their own parents disciplined them, sometimes with harmful results. In High Five Discipline, mom and practicing pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones shows parents a better way.

What would you risk to find a cavern of gold? Your family? Your lover? Your life? Jake Garnes risks it all in this gritty drama that takes place in Lead, South Dakota, site of the Homestake Gold Mine, the largest modern-day gold mine in the United States, a place where dreams turn into nightmares as suddenly as a timber cracks and tunnels collapse. When Jake falls in love with Mary Stennis, her father, Sandy, tells Jake an unbelievable story of a cavern of gold he discovered in the accident that crippled him years before. Jake knows such a tale can’t be anything more than the wild ravings...

Your family is your greatest legacy—make it unbreakable. In a world filled with distractions, broken relationships, and increasing family stress, building a strong, united, and resilient family has never been more important. The Unbreakable Family is your blueprint for creating a family that thrives—one built on trust, love, and unwavering support. This transformational book will show you how to: 🔥 Strengthen Your Marriage: Deepen emotional intimacy, improve communication, and resolve conflicts with respect and love. 🔥 Raise Resilient, Independent Kids: Teach emotional ...

Two secret tapes from the attic….One painful confession from the grave. The stakes are high. He could lose everything. His boat, his house, his wife. Just like the ebbing tide, time is also running out for trawler skipper, Tom. He must set sail within the next thirty-six hours before the long Christmas lay-off and start paying off his mountain of debt. Two long years have now passed since the sinking of his fishing boat, Dorothy Hood. For Tom, it's been a period of great personal and financial upheaval. To say he is broke would be an understatement. But thanks to the insurance money, a ...

Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances, offers practical advice for anyone suffering in or struggling to get out of a relationship with a narcissist or other toxic personality type. Packed with practical facts, tips and advice, this book covers everything from identifying the problem, committing to taking action, legal/custody battles to navigating a co-parenting relationship with a hostile partner.

Bailey Meredith has always avoided the glitz and glamour of TV stardom… Content with her simple life as an interior designer, Bailey Meredith has always avoided the fake designs and even faker drama of Hollywood renovation shows at all costs. But when she is unexpectedly hired to work on a hit home improvement TV show, her world is turned upside down. The set is bustling with excitement and drama, and Bailey quickly finds herself drawn to the show's handsome and enigmatic star, Wilder Aldrich. Despite her reservations, Bailey can't deny the growing attraction between them. But as they ...

One man wants to love her. One man wants to silence her. How long can she hide the shattering secret that puts her life in danger? In the peaceful New England countryside, a shot rings out… and a pretty farm girl disappears with a scandalous secret that could destroy a political empire. A year later, she resurfaces as Lark Chandler, with a stunning new face and a glamorous identity. With one goal in mind – revenge – she moves from the decadent playgrounds of the European jet set to the thrilling, high-pressure world of Hollywood, where she dazzles the film industry and ignites the ...