Smart Families

All toddlers are different! That’s why the smart parenting method I’m teaching is not just about the discipline tactics and how to implement them. It is a lot more about learning to understand your child’s development, practicing the ability to read his or her emotions, and developing the discipline approach that is best suited for your child. That’s when disciplining and parenting strategies start working. That is the foundation of my Smart Toddler Discipline approach.

No wonder Smart Love has gotten media attention galore and was even recommended by Ann Landers. The smart love approach offers a new and better way to steer through the extremes of "tough love" and unbridled permissiveness. Parents and children alike will benefit from these innovative principles for raising happy and responsible adults. The good news is that no matter how unhappy or difficult children may be, it is not too late to create positive, loving relationships.

Many years ago, when I was a young father of little girls, I told myself I had two choices; I could raise them on accident or raise them with purpose. Noting how loaded the word “beautiful” is for women, I decided to redefine the word with three foundational values I found to be significant and slowly eroding in the world: brave, smart and kind (BSK).

Veronica McCreedy lives in a mansion by the sea. She loves a nice cup of Darjeeling tea whilst watching a good wildlife documentary. And she’s never seen without her ruby-red lipstick. Although these days, Veronica is rarely seen by anyone, because at 85, her days are spent mostly at home, alone. She can be found either collecting litter from the beach, trying to locate her glasses, or shouting instructions to her assistant, Eileen. But today...today, Veronica is going to make a decision that will change all of this.

This money skills for teens book helps teens build smart financial habits before stepping into adulthood. Unlike others, it uses real-world scenarios to teach budgeting, saving, and spending in a way young adults actually enjoy. Perfect for high school students, parents, and educators preparing teens for independence. Listeners call this the best budgeting audiobook for teens age 15 and 16 because it’s clear, relevant, and empowering. It makes financial literacy, saving money, and goal setting feel doable and builds long-term confidence.

In this audiobook, Mark Osteen chronicles the experience of raising Cam, whose autism causes him aggression, insomnia, compulsions, and physical sickness. In a powerful, deeply personal narrative, Osteen recounts the struggles he and his wife endured in diagnosing, treating, and understanding Cam's disability, following the family through the years of medical difficulties and emotional wrangling.

A violent murder. A family secret. And a boyfriend who's not who he says he is... Sydney, Australia. Lawyer and companion Natalie Coommaraswamy struggles to be the good daughter her parents demand. A second-generation Sri Lankan, she’s never penetrated her family’s resolute silence surrounding their flight from Sri Lanka, and has been left with unanswered questions about where she belongs and who she can trust. Then her best friend is found murdered. Fuelled by disinterest from the police, Natalie begins her own hunt for the murderer. But when clues point to her new lover, her carefully...

Most older Americans can see the end of their lives approaching and agonize over how to best share all they have learned about love and money. Hopefully this audiobook will help some families experience the joy than smart financial moves can send as a message through time.

Synthesizing cutting-edge research and first-hand reporting, Peg Tyre offers parents far smarter and more sophisticated ways to assess a classroom and decide if the school and the teacher have the right stuff. Passionate and persuasive, The Good School empowers parents to make sense of headlines; constructively engage teachers, administrators, and school boards; and figure out the best options for their children.

When barista Ali discovers her grandmother's antique mirror is a portal to a magical realm, she stumbles into more than she bargained for. One moment she's about to lose her Victorian home to foreclosure, the next she's riding shotgun with a dangerously attractive white-haired biker named Rabbit through a world where nothing plays by the rules. But this fairy tale has teeth. The ruthless Queen of Hearts views Ali as a threat, the seductive Cheshire Cat has his own agenda, and Ali's supposed dead parents? They were actually royalty in this mirror world—making her a princess with a target ...

The smartphone question: It's on every parent's mind. When is the right time? What are the risks and how can we protect our children from them? How do you balance screen time with family time? How can parents hold a firm boundary in a compassionate way? What can adults model healthy phone habits to set our children up for success? Highly respected child and family psychologist Dr. Martha Deiros Collado, answers these questions and more in her essential new guide to taking control of your family’s digital life and empowering your children to thrive in a connected world.

When Xera is stranded on a desert planet with a hostile crew and a cadre of murdering aliens, her friends aren’t who she thinks they are. As the translator, she’s the only one who can forge a truce. As the only woman, she’s the prize they lust for, and when her captain turns on her, she’s going to need the help of her enemies to escape his wrath. Because on this inhospitable world, the warlike Scorpio are her only chance. Looking into the fiery eyes of their handsome leader, Xera saw raw heat; a reaction she knew her fellow humans would despise. A future with Commander Ryven was…...

Slow burn. Azor agreed to take Brandy off-planet to avoid a scandal, never expecting they'd ignite a white-hot passion. Sassy, sexy Brandy makes him burn. If hostile aliens don't kill him, his companion just might. Hunted by a shapeshifting assassin and racing against an infection that's killing her, can he reach her distant family before time runs out? Readers are saying: “Out of this world!” Well written page turner!” “The story flowed so easily I could not put it down. Another great book by Autumn Dawn!“ “Having already read the stories of her sisters I knew this would be a ...

The Convergence It had been thirty years since the Convergence, when the dimensions aligned and combined Earth and the world of Gwyllon, known in human mythology as “Underhill”. Elven castles and ancient ruins sprouted in vacant lots, on major highways, sometimes merging with existing buildings, twisting into completely new structures. Roads and rail systems reformed, and after the rioting, starvation and death, agriculture finally sorted itself and food began to flow. A new government formed of elves and men had arisen, a society of human tech and elven magic. Cell phones and frost ...

101 Funny Riddles is full of hilarious and challenging brain teasers and difficult math riddles for smart kids, teens, and adults. Great for family night and road and plane trips. Try not to laugh! Good for ages six, seven, eight, nine, 10, 11, and 12.

When Zelda inherits a magic castle, it comes with ten half-starved soldiers, empty coffers, and a serious attitude problem. The castle drains her energy like a magical parasite, her half-sister wants her dead, and the local tribes are betting on how long she'll last. At least the neighboring warlord is handsome... when he's not fighting off her other suitor. But things get interesting when a monster-breeding cult leader decides to add "castle ownership" to her collection of body modifications. Between training flying squads, managing a clothes-obsessed castle, and keeping her uncle from ...

Do you want educational fun for your kids? Do you want to give them something that makes them stop using phones, computers, or video games immediately? Try this: When you do not know what I am, then I am something. But when you know what I am, then I am nothing. What am I? A riddle! Riddles have been around for thousands of years. Even in this age of video entertainment, riddles continue to be popular among kids and adults alike because they have some unbeatable benefits.

Wits Guts Grit is inspired by the many what-if questions acclaimed science writer and mother of two Jena Pincott asked herself as research on the invisible forces that shape our minds and health has emerged and grown over the past decade. What if we identify the microbes that support stress resilience, find ways to expose our kids to them, and then test them?

Want your teens to handle money like prosThis money skills for kids book age 13 and 14 helps teens understand how to make smart money choices before costly habits form. Unlike others, it uses real life examples and short, practical lessons to make saving, budgeting, and spending stick. Designed for parents, educators, and young adults in grade 8 and 9.

Do you want to make your home smart, but aren't sure where to begin? Are you worried about hackers taking control of your smart devices? Do you want to make a smart home that keeps your family entertained, comfortable, and safe? After listening to this audiobook, you'll be equipped with all the tools and information you need to plan, design, and implement the smart home you've always wanted.