House Parent

Are you overwhelmed by your duties as a caregiver? Do you feel as if you are navigating through unchartered territory? Caring for the needs of a dependent loved one can be a long, sometimes frightening task—like rafting through deep canyons filled with treacherous whitewater rapids. Serving as a compassionate and seasoned guide, author Karen Sebastian equips you with hope to help you embrace and even enjoy the ride. You will discover practical ways to empower your loved one with honor and dignity. You can serve them well and complete the journey with no regrets.

It took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and offers an urgently needed prescription to fix a broken system.

Divorce is an uncomfortable topic that nobody wants to talk about. Yet, it is happening everywhere you look - even in our churches. Even though the divorce rate is lower in the church, there is still no question that it's still present and is constantly growing. The enemy is out to destroy marriages and now there is a generation in which half of the people don't know what it means to be a father or a mother because they didn't have that example before them.

Darío Galicia fue un poeta cercano a los infrarrealistas con una personalidad extravagante y un genio que no pocos relacionaban con Wilde. Según un rumor incitado en parte por un poema de Roberto Bolaño, Darío Galicia San Epifanio fue sometido por sus padres a una lobotomía para «curarlo» de la homosexualidad y, de paso, de la poesía.

As a 12-year-old girl, Maria Housden's vision of a happy future included everything that society expects girls to yearn for: a home, a husband, and, of course, children. Life had other plans.

I’ll share with you all the time-saving techniques used by Professional Organizers to create order in any home. You will discover that a true transformation of your home and life is completely possible and will make your home beautiful!

Eating disorders are serious physical and emotional problems that can have life-threatening consequences for both females and males. Eating disorders include extreme attitudes, emotions, and behaviors surrounding food issues and weight. An eating disorder is no joke and must not be kept on the down low.

Jan es consciente de que su madre le quiere, pero le encantaría saber cuánto: «¿Puede medirse el amor?», se pregunta. Desearía tener un termómetro o una cinta métrica que le mostraran cuánto lo quiere mamá... Porque, cuando ella le dice: «Te quiero hasta el infinito, ida y vuelta», él no acaba de entenderlo. ¡Pero con la ayuda de su perra, Kala, intentará descubrirlo!

Un conmovedor y sincero libro ilustrado sobre una joven que tiene dos trabajos, uno como chica aficionada del futbol y otro como intérprete para sus padres hispanohablantes. Cuando Cecilia no está en el campo de futbol marcando goles, acompaña a sus padres a todo tipo de lugares para adultos, como la oficina de licencias de conducir, el despacho del contador y el taller de automóviles. Les ayuda traduciendo del español al inglés y viceversa. Es un trabajo importante e incluso puede ser divertido. También es muy agotador.

Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads is essential listening for parents today. It offers us the tools to become wiser, more relaxed parents, and the inspiration to speak out, act according to our values, show humility, and set the kind of example that will make a real difference in our children's lives.

Lead Paint from old homes, toys, imports, antiques, water, dust and soil can make people very sick. Young children who are exposed can have permanent brain damage, reduced IQ, learning disabilities, ADHD and a host of other ailments. For parents and caregivers, this is an opportunity to review or learn the basics: How do we get lead poisoning? What can we do about it? What are the 5 steps we can take to avoid poisoning ourselves and the children in our lives. This book includes information on how to test your kids, and test your house.

After all the testing and touring and applying, your child has been accepted to college. Congratulations! Now what? Distilling lessons and sharing stories (some cautionary, some entertaining, all helpful) from her long college advisory career, three-time Ivy League Dean Monique Rinere presents a unique month-by-month road map to a college experience that is rich, rewarding, and successful for teens and parents alike.

Criar a un hijo no siempre es fácil. Independientemente de cuánto ames a tu hijo, tendrás que disciplinarlo en un momento u otro. Aprender la forma correcta de disciplinar a su hijo marca la diferencia entre criar a un niño con buen comportamiento y un tío rebelde. Lo mejor de la paternidad es que siempre tienes el poder de controlar y regular el comportamiento de tu hijo.

Seamos realistas: Greg Heffley nunca va a dejar de ser un renacuajo y alguien debería explicárselo a su papá. Resulta que Frank Heffley cree que su hijo puede cambiar. Y para que se haga más fuerte, decide inscribirlo en todo tipo de deportes de competencia y otras actividades “varoniles”.

The author writes with humor from the perspective of a working single parent of 3 children under the age of 12, who just can’t keep her house clean. From the jackets on the back of chairs to the socks in the living room, the reader is invited to join the author while she makes small changes that have a big impact on the tidiness of her home. This short book, details the authors journey towards changing her messy ways, in 7 days. She is honest and thoughtful and provides insight into the life of someone that absolutely hates to clean. It’s a quick read, with great inspiration for others ...

This is two stories in one. The first is about my two daughters, Daniela and Selena, living half time with their mother, Anna, and half time with me, their father. The second is about my son, Isaac, also living half time with his mother, Joni, and half time with me, his father. Anna and I broke up before the younger girl was two years old. Joni and I broke up when Isaac was two. Both stories describe the adventures of single parenting.

A Delsie le encanta saber cuál será el estado del tiempo; últimamente, sin embargo, parece que las tormentas están en su propia vida. Siempre ha vivido con su bondadosa abuela, pero ahora mira su realidad de manera diferente y quisiera poder tener una "familia normal". Delsie también percibe otros cambios en el aire: el más doloroso es la sensación de haber perdido a una amiga.

Clutter-Free Living: Simplifying Life for Busy Parents is a practical and inspiring guide designed to help parents create an organized, stress-free home.

As a twelve-year-old girl, Maria Housden’s vision of a happy future included everything that society expects girls to yearn for: a home, a husband, and, of course, children. Life had other plans.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...