Relationships & Family

When Michael Lewis became a father, he decided to keep a written record of what actually happened immediately after the birth of each of his three children. This book is that record. But it is also something else: maybe the funniest, most unsparing account of ordinary daily household life ever recorded, from the point of view of the man inside. The...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER?Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child?s struggles.??Harvey Karp, M.D. ?Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a masterly, readerfriendly guide to helping children grow their emotional intelligence. This brilliant method transforms everyday interactions into valuable brainshaping moments. Anyone ...

We rely on science to tell us everything from what to eat to when and how long to exercise, but what about relationships Is there a scientific explanation for why some people seem to navigate relationships effortlessly, while others struggle According to psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, the answer is a resounding...

Even Hollywood's biggest stars face the same dilemma as other parents do: "How do I get my child to sleep" As parents in the know are finding, whether they're on the red carpet or the soccer field, the answer is the same: The Sleepeasy Solution. Psychotherapists and sleep specialists Jennifer and Jill, the dynamic "girlfriends" all of Hollywood ca...

Why should girls miss out on the joy of adventure They can jump off rocks, swing on ropes, and climb trees just as well as boys can. But girls often allow fear to stand in their way.In The Gutsy Girl, author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out a life of exhilaration. Once a young scaredycat herself, Caroline decided that fear got in the way...

Models is the first book ever written on seduction as an emotional process rather than a logical one, a process of connecting with women rather than impressing them. It's the most mature and honest guide on how a man can attract women without faking behavior, without lying and without emulating others. A gamechanger....

Diane Tavenner, founder of Summit Public Schools, offers a blueprint for a better way to educate our children, based on the revolutionary lessons, insights and methodology she and her faculty developed over 15 years at their famously successful charter schools in California and Washington, which she is now introducing to public school systems acros...

Common wisdom has it that love is fragile, but leading psychoanalyst Stephen A. Mitchell argues that romance doesn't actually diminish in longterm relationships—it becomes increasingly dangerous. What we regard as the transience of love is really risk management. Mitchell shows that love can endure, if only we become aware of our selfdestructive ...

What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an awardwinning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting.Pregnancy?unquestionably one of the most pro­found, meaningful experiences of Adult,hood?can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. We?re told to avoid cold cuts...

An inviting and informative guide to sex for seniors, with a clear message that "as far as sex in the senior years goes . . . the best is yet to come" (Dr. Dean Edell) Joan Price is talking out loud about a subject that is often ignored or ridiculed in our society: laterlife sexuality. In Naked at Our Age, she offers a candid, straighttalking exp...

A mindful approach to parenting that helps children (and their parents) feel happier, healthier, calmer, and less stressed in our frenetic eraRooted in the science of the brain, and integrating cognitive neuroscience and child development, Mindful Parenting is a unique program that speaks directly to today?s busy families who make up what Dr. Race ...

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If you can tie your shoelaces you can create an erotic masterpiece! While it is not for everybody exploring erotic bondage can be incredibly satisfying and fulfilling. It has the potential to enrich your life enrich your relationship and can even be a means of profound personal growth. This 6" x 9" softbound 323page handbook is a compendium of sen...

This solutionsoriented guide offers problem solving and behavior changing strategies for people working on their most intimate relationships. The book provides readers with: enhanced knowledge of their own and their partners' beliefs, values, habits, desires, goals, likes, and dislikes; ideas for opening communication and deepening a relationship;...

Help any new or expecting father become the coolest, smartest, and most prepared dad around with Show Dad How, a fully illustrated, stepbystep guide to everything a dad needs to know from conception through baby?s first year.For dads who are excited to be involved with their new baby, but might not quite know where to start, Show Dad How is an id...

Love takes work, but, when it comes to relationships, it pays to work smarter. Couple Skills, Second Edition, revised and updated from the therapistrecommended classic, will show you how to work smarter in your relationship. You'll learn to improve communication, cope better with problems, and resolve conflicts with the one you love in healthy and...

How to connect or reconnect with your spouse, grow together and strengthen your marriage EVEN if you don't know where to start.Do you feel something is missing in your marriage Do you feel like roommates Are you worried about drifting apartDo you ever miss the connection you once had Do you want to fall "in love" again so you can rekindle int...

Grand Prize Winner of the 2017 Nautilus Book Award Are you struggling to deal with conflict in your life In Negotiating the Nonnegotiable, Harvard negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro introduces a groundbreaking method to bridge the toughest divideswhether with family members, colleagues, or in the polarized world of politics. He reveals the ...

The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves.T...

The New York Times bestseller that is a mustread for any parent!From Beth Kobliner, the author of the bestselling personal finance bible Get a Financial Life?a new, musthave guide showing parents how to teach their children (from toddlers to young Adult,s) to manage money in a smart way.Many of us think we can have the ?money talk? when our kids a...

If you?ve ever cringed at the sight of your tenyearold waltzing through the neighbor?s front door without an invitation, or struggled to teach your teenager proper ?netiquette? for navigating the complicated world of social networks, you know the importance of teaching kids that manners matter. Sheryl Eberly?s bestselling 365 Manners Kids Shoul...

Armin Brott?bestselling author, broadcaster, nationally syndicated columnist, and dad of three?is America?s foremost expert on fatherhood. His wisdom?along with the advice of leading obstetricians and researchers, and the experience of hundreds of reallife dads?is collected here in The Expectant Father, the essential guide for dadstobe. Brott?s...

When it first appeared, Nancy Friday's tabooshattering bestseller My Secret Garden created a mixed storm of outrage and exhilaration. Those women who feared their erotic fantasies called it pornographic. Those women who read it recognized in its pages the hidden content of their own sexuality.More outspoken and graphic than any book before its tim...

Say goodbye to diapers and hello to fast, effective potty training, from the parenting author millions trustPotty training your child doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Parenting authority Elizabeth Pantley helps your child get on the road to bathroom independence without frustration, confusion, or tears.Elizabeth Pantley's easy nocry sol...

A holistic, practical guide to help support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels. Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum offer women some of the most emotionally enriching and satisfying experiences of their life. But many women entering motherhood are shocked at their lack of preparation or...

Children add joy, purpose, and meaning to our lives. They provide optimism, hope, and love. They bring smiles, laughter, and energy into our homes. They also add clutter. As parents, balancing life and managing clutter may appear impossible?or at the very least, neverending. But what if there was a better way to liveClutterfree with Kids offers a...

Worried about mean girls Help your daughter respond and react to bullying where it startsin elementary schoolAs experts in developmental psychology and each a mother of three, Dr. Michelle Anthony and Dr. Reyna Lindert began noticing an alarming pattern of social struggle among girls as young as five, including their own daughters. In today's w...

In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honorwinning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an upanddown journey that reminds them of what_x0092_s best about Saturdays: precious time together.Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don_x0092_t work out exactly the way you expe...

With advice onparenting coming from several angles, what do you listen to and what do youignore Develop your own biblical philosophy of parenting and use it to filterthe many ideas that come your way.In this book you?ll learn how to:Identify character qualities to address problemsBuild internal motivationTransfer responsibility for change to the c...

What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you.Drawing upon her thirtyplus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation?s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the femalec...

A candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhoodLike most firsttime mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta and how does it function How does a body go into labor Why is breast best Is wine totally offlimits But as she soon discove...

Have you ever looked into the faces of the people who call you "mom" and wondered what in the world you got yourself intoIf you're like many Christian moms today, you've been reading the headlines and watching the rapidfire changes in our culture with frustration and fear. Let's face it: Moms today are facing questions that previous generations d...

Stormie Omartian's bestselling The Power of a Praying series (more than 23 million copies sold) is rereleased with fresh new covers and new material to reach a stillgrowing market of readers eager to discover the power of prayer for their lives.Stormie joyfully inspires you to develop a deeper relationship with your husband by utilizing the amazin...

Hardhitting divorce lawyer James Sexton shares his insights and wisdom from the front lines of divorce to keep you out of his office and improve your relationship.If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late. James Sexton knows this. After dealing with more than a thousand clients whose marriages have dissolved over everything from an illadvised...

"Through excellent examples and easytoread text, this book provides parents with a pathway to understanding their child's temperament and to a place where parents can balance the needs of their child's unique temperament with their own needs and those of their family." James Cameron, Ph.D., executive director, The Preventive Ounce, Berkeley, C...

Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A?s, her brother Justin is goofing of...

Twist your way into this story that introduces both yoga and professions. The nine yoga poses show how the practice of yoga relates to everyday life, and encourages readers to stretch both their bodies and their minds. There are tips about practice and preparation, yoga life, and having the right attitude....

Shepherding a Child's Heart is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flow from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way: "...out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child'...

The longawaited revised edition! It?s no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestsel...

Eightyearold Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and topnotch messmaker!She's also tired of her big sister, Sophie, always getting to do things first. For once, Jasmine wishes SHE could do something before Sophiesomething special, something different. The New Year approaches, and as the Toguchi family gathers in Los Angeles to ce...

In her debut middle grade novel?inspired by her family?s history?Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family?s secrets?and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her fa...

The definitive book about puberty and sexual health for today?s kids and teens, now fully updated for its twentieth anniversary. For two decades, this universally acclaimed book on sexuality has been the most trusted and accessible resource for kids, parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone else who cares about the wellbeing of tweens and teens. ...

Elizabeth George, popular speaker and bestselling author of A Woman After God's Own Heart and A Young Woman After God's Own Heart, provides an engaging and inspirational resource for every mom who wants to lead her daughter to a godly life by example, encouragement, study, and prayer.With her biblical insight and childraising experience, Elizabeth...

An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with oneofakind insights, MacGyveresque tips and tricks, and nononsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad. Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to: change a baby ...

"But everyone else has it." "If you loved me, you'd get it for me!" When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your childrendon't you want them to be happy and to fit inKristen Welch knows firsthand it's not that easy. In fact, she's found out that when you say yes too often, it's not only hard on your pea...

Here is a holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound riteofpassage not as a medical event but as an act of selfdiscovery. Exercises and activities such as journal writing, meditation, and painting will help mothers analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy. For use during birth, the book offers proven techniqu...

Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these angermanagement tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how to handle situation...

Makes the principles of traditional nutrition available to modern parents. This book provides holistic advice for pregnancy and newborn interventions, vaccinations, breastfeeding and child development, as well as a compendium of natural treatments for childhood illnesses, from autism to whooping cough....