Family Help

Drawing on up-to-date research, a survey of modern teens and her own experiences as a teacher counsellor, mother and teen, Maggie provides clear and compassionate 'what to do' advice for some of the most difficult, sensitive topics - such as technology use, sex, drugs and alcohol, dropped school grades, mental health and identity - and shows us how we can provide a safe and supportive environment for all our teens.

Step back from your problems, make sense of your experience, and rewrite your story. This book helps you achieve positive change and better outcomes by being the storyteller and the star of the story you want to tell. Part narrative therapy and Hollywood how-to, Blockbuster Living braids our love of filmed entertainment and its formula of success onto our daily routine of family, love, work, faith, and the big question always lingering: What do we really want? This is an invitation to think like a storyteller; clarify the past and build an intentional future that is harmonious with a truer ...

Over seven million kids in the US suffer from serious anxiety, and that figure has doubled since the pandemic. But 90 percent of kids treated for anxiety using exposure therapy are now experiencing a better quality of life. Could it be the answer for you and your family? Are you concerned that exposure therapy may be too harsh or cruel?

Searching for a roadmap to raise a successful child who makes a positive difference in this world? Neuroscientist and mother Erin Clabough teaches that to thrive as adults, children need to learn self-regulation, a master life skill founded in empathy, creativity, and self-control. The lack of even one of these intertwined skills underlies nearly all of the parenting problems we face.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids is a book about presenting the concepts of situational awareness to children (ages 5 to 12) in a way that will keep them engaged and help them take an active role in their own personal security. This book will show you how to use fun, interactive games to build situational awareness skills. Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of personal safety.

El conejito que quiere dormirse es un nuevo método para que los niños se duerman. Traducido a varias lenguas, ha ayudado a miles de padres en todo el mundoa conseguir que sus hijos concilien el sueño gracias a las innovadoras técnicas psicológicas que aparecen a lo largo de la historia.

To solve a problem one must first understand the problem. Unfortunately, that's hard to do with addiction and alcoholism because it makes no sense. Why do people keep on with their substance use when it's ruining their life and making them miserable? Ironically, most people who try to help an addict become too involved in the problem, which may do more harm than good. They get drawn into the addict's circle of chaos, and end up participating in the addiction by being enablers. This creates chaos and insanity in their own life, and does nothing to stop the addiction. In this important book, ...

Believe it or not, your kids WANT to talk to you about the social and health challenges they’re facing. But are you ready? Jessica Peck, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four, helps parents escape the secrecy and shame surrounding tough conversations and approach them from a Christian foundation. Covering topics including mental health, social media, suicide, sexting, gender identity, substance abuse (with a chapter focusing on vaping), and more, Jessica Peck's book will encourage and strengthen all parents.

Break free from OCD’s grip - Claim peace of mind and control over your life, even if past attempts have failed. Do you find yourself endlessly trapped in a cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you yearning for a way out, desperate to reclaim your life from the constraints of OCD? Does your struggle often go unnoticed while you long for understanding and support from friends and family? If you’ve answered "yes" to any of these questions, take heart–your journey to clarity and freedom starts here. "The Imperfect Pursuit of Perfection: OCD and the Illusion of Control...

That’s what sets this book apart. It celebrates that difference by providing multiple age-appropriate tips, tools, and strategies to help every kid out. From natural leaders to quiet, creative souls; from energetic little scamps to soft, sensitive doves…there’s an approach in this book that’ll work for them all.

What if the real battle for your success, happiness, and sense of purpose is being waged inside your own head? In The Council of Gods, author Kevin L. Michel invites you to pull up a chair at the grand conference table of your mind—where passion duels with logic, fear debates with curiosity, and every choice is decided by a clamorous inner pantheon. Blending gripping mythic narrative with cutting-edge brain science and practical psychology, Michel shows you how to: Decode the “voices” within. Spot which sub-selves are running the show—then re-assign the microphone. Tame anxiety and ...

Help Club for Moms is here with practical, hands-on advice to assist you in loving and serving your family. When you look to the true Helper and source of all knowledge, Jesus, you will gain wisdom for every area of your life - your home, your marriage, your children, and your own spirit. You will also discover a community of caring women, both in this book and online (helpclubformoms.com), who are eager to share their expertise with you, so you can learn from their experiences and get the most out of motherhood.

"True Miracles with Genealogy ~ Help from Beyond the Veil" is a collection of family history research stories written by ordinary people with extraordinary experiences. Each account is unique. Each is a miracle. Each will inspire readers as they come to the heady realization that family history work is of great consequence, and there really is a world of spirits. "True Miracles with Genealogy ~ Help from Beyond the Veil" now available in print on Amazon.com's CreateSpace at https://www.createspace.com/3477323 and on Amazon at http://amzn.to/9IenR6. Coming soon to other bookstores. The print...

On any given day, most of us are barely hanging on. Countless questions bombard our brains and we ask, “Where is the Lord’s mercy and grace in all of this confusion? Does He still care? Why is fear winning over my faith at the moment? Lord, I need You!!!” The answer I’ve found to these questions is seeking Him more. When I call on the Lord and sit still long enough to hear His still small voice, I find the pit I dug for myself wasn’t as deep as I’d imagined. He was ready to rescue me from whatever I was going through. And He will do the same for you. God will give you and me ...

Told through honest and relatable parenting anecdotes, Christina shares their distinctive approach to raising confident, security-conscious, resilient children, giving practical takeaways rooted in CIA tradecraft along the way. License to Parent aims to provide parents with the tools necessary to raise savvier, well-rounded kids who have the skills necessary to navigate through life.

Raising a teen is a tricky part of the parenting journey. Do you want to easily help your teenager achieve more than average in all areas of their life without stress? Most teenagers do not achieve their full potential due to gaps in their knowledge, lack of experience, not knowing how to grow, or realize their strengths. The good news is that years of scientific findings have made the process of coaching teens to become more empowered and responsible an easy process, so even the busiest parents can do it.

Wondering aloud about people, getting caught up in the simplicities and complexities of everyday life...Young people voice their feelings, thoughts, questions, worries, and experiences. Some are poetry in motion, some pure speculation. Great for discussion pieces, can also be used as monologues. Family will recognize each other in the rumination of the day. Everyone has puzzlements, some more than others.

ADHD is not the result of ineffective parenting education, and it is not related to the "badness" of the child. ADHD is an attention disorder that if not managed right can become a real problem - for the individual, family, and school - with discomforts and frustration at school and personal level. Very often, the first to suffer from this situation are discouraged and stressed parents because they feel guilty and unable to manage the child's behavior.

Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

A word-of-mouth best seller which has become one of the best loved and most successful books in the parenting field. Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys is to be released on audio with some startling new research on what helps - and what harms - boys. In this expanded and updated audio edition, Steve Biddulph shares and gives practical and honest advice to parents so they can recognise the different stages of boyhood and learn how to raise happy, confident and kind young men.