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Unshakable Kids: Three Keys to Raising Spiritually Strong and Emotionally Healthy Children

You may feel anxious about sending your child out into a world that too often feels dark and scary. But you can prepare your kids to live in the real world by equipping them with a sound mind and strategies for establishing a foundation of faith. Adversity is a normal part of life, and when we keep our children too protected, we rob them of the opportunity to learn and practice essential life skills like discernment, understanding, boldness, and resilience. Using Scripture and principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, Unshakable Kids gives you the tools to equip your children to withstand the negative pressures of society and walk bravely into the world with wisdom. This book will show you how to model the qualities you want to build in your kids, control anxious thoughts, and help your kids rest in their identities as children of God. With God's Word and these brain-based tools, you can raise emotionally healthy and spiritually strong children who not only remain unshaken by the world, but can actually make a positive impact on it.

Lauren Gaines (Author), Lisa Larsen (Narrator)

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Celebrating Christmas with Jesus: An Advent Devotional

Searching for an Advent devotional that is intentional and easy-to-follow? Let Advent come alive in your life this Christmas with Celebrating Christmas with Jesus: An Advent Devotional written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado. Every Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the Advent season, recognizing the love, hope, joy, and peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. Through this 30-day devotional, Max Lucado: - Brings to light the many events in the life of Christ from birth to ascension that demonstrate His omnipotence - Reflects on the gift that God has given each one of us to enjoy during this Christmas season - Invites you to experience each moment as our Savior becomes the center of this Christmas for you This Advent devotional gives readers the chance to slow down and get ready for the special birth of Jesus.

Max Lucado (Author), Ben Holland (Narrator)

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Workbook: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Se

Note: This audiobook is included (for free) inside its respective print and e-book versions. Every person experiences emotions; it’s one of the most natural aspects of everyone’s life. Unfortunately, not everyone is capable of dealing with these intense feelings effectively. And, when you’ve been raised by emotionally immature parents who don’t allow you to be an individual who can express their feelings, you will be set up for failed (and sometimes even abusive) relationships in the future. As children, our number one role models are our parents; we give them unconditional trust to guide us through the world. But when the trust is broken, and their behavior and temperament toward us are less than ideal, we can develop coping mechanisms in a bid to shield ourselves from the hurt. If your parent starved you emotionally, then you have a pretty clear picture of what this means – but it doesn't have to remain this way. In her original, clinical psychologist Dr. Lindsay Gibson discusses this phenomenon, the effect that the poor emotional development of parents can have on their children’s lives, and practical steps you can take to break free from this cycle. This workbook offers you an immersive experience that combines summaries, key takeaways, insights, exercises, prompts, thought-provoking questions, and guided reflections to bridge the gap between the book's teachings and your own life. You will embark on thorough shadow work guided by the wisdom of Lindsay C. Gibson, but there's only one rule – don't be afraid to dig deep and feel. Facing the resurfacing emotions of your past may be uncomfortable, to say the least, but it is an essential part of the process. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial, third-party, plagiarism-free workbook for Lindsay C. Gibson's book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. This is NOT the original book.

Alice Moore, Liam Daniels (Author), Vl Cole (Narrator)

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Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood

A frank, feminist examination of the hidden crisis of rage facing American mothers-and how we can fix it Mothers aren't supposed to be angry. Still, Minna Dubin was an angry mom: exhausted by the grueling, thankless work of full-time parenting and feeling her career slip away, she would find herself screaming at her child or exploding at her husband. When Dubin pushed past her shame and talked with other mothers about how she was feeling, she realized that she was far from alone. Mom Rage is Dubin's groundbreaking work of reportage about an unspoken crisis of anger sweeping the country-and the world. She finds that while a specific instance of rage might be triggered by something as simple as a child who won't tie her shoes, the roots of the anger go far deeper, from the unequal burden of childcare shouldered by moms to the flattening of women's identities once they have kids. Drawing on insights from moms across the spectrum of race, sexual orientation, and class, she offers practical tools to help readers disarm their rage in the moment, while never losing sight of the broader social change we need to stop raging for good.

Minna Dubin (Author), Minna Dubin (Narrator)

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How to Raise a Gentleman Revised and Expanded: A Civilized Guide to Helping Your Son Through His Unc

An invaluable resource for parents who hope their little boys will grow up to be the kind of men who know which fork to use, how to treat others, and generally make their parents proud. How to Raise a Gentleman focuses on real-life topics such as: being a good sport, play dates, and - especially for boys - 'personal habits: farting, belching, boogers, and scratching.' The book includes: - Personal stories pertaining to each topic - Suggestions for the age at which a parent should introduce a child to certain rules - Helpful ideas in easy-to-remember phrases - And suggestions that parents can follow to 'teach by example'

Kay West (Author), Liisa Ivary (Narrator)

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Tea With Mom

“The ubiquitous cup tea has been and still is, the irreducible minimum of hospitality in almost every home. A lot happens around a cup of tea. A lot more, especially if it is with your mother. I still have fond memories of my late mother, especially memories of a hot chapati off the frying pan and a nice cup of tea. This unique book celebrates the special and unbreakable bonds between mothers and their children. It is a great read and a must have for every home library.” This book will make you laugh, cry and feel all the emotions of times with your mom as you turn the pages. A beautiful collection of 46 heartwarming and inspirational stories of mothers and motherhood. Brand New out of Africa. The book comes to celebrate moms across the globe!

Edna Mbugua Thiong'o (Author), Eddie Kimani, Yunia Amunga (Narrator)

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Letters to My Son in Prison: How a Father and Son Found Forgiveness for an Unforgivable Crime

Ken raised his three sons in a squeaky-clean suburb of Los Angeles. He envisioned fatherhood as coaching their sports teams, taking them to church (where he was the pastor), and visiting colleges one day. Instead, he got an education on the street names of opioids, fluency in rehab vernacular, and an insider’s view of the California prison system, when his middle son, Lucas, accidentally killed a man with his car while high on heroin. Ken was tormented by doubt. What did I do wrong as a dad? Will my son ever be okay? Will my marriage survive this trauma? Estranged from his son, Ken strived to rebuild their relationship. Face-to-face visits made them feel like they were in a fishbowl and phone calls were interrupted with inmates screaming. Letter writing turned out to be the best way to connect. Writing the letters proved cathartic for Ken. And they were clarifying for Lucas, as he made sense of losing his way, ultimately writing a heart-wrenching apology to the widow of his victim. The written word became the perfect medium for a father to reconnect with his son—and himself. Ken is most revealing, however, about the impact all this had on his faith. To go from the podium to the back pew and then out the back door disoriented him. How could he redefine his faith outside the four walls of religion? With a distinct voice and disarming honesty, Letters to My Son in Prison offers a candid snapshot of fatherhood, a refreshing take on marriage, and a creative vision of faith.

Ken Guidroz (Author), Ken Guidroz (Narrator)

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Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood

Read by the author with audiobook exclusive exercises to help lighten the mental load in categories such as decision-making, household chores, and parenting/emotional labor. A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be. A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed, overstimulated, tired, and strung out by all the demands of taking care of little--or not-so-little--humans. Bestselling author, life and business coach, and mom of five boys Alli Worthington believes too many moms have neglected to take care of arguably the one person who matters most: themselves. In Remaining You While Raising Them, Alli shares guilt-free, often hilarious, empowering, and research-informed advice to help you: - Intentionally care for yourself--spiritually, emotionally, and physically--amidst the demands of motherhood - Drop the 'good mom' myths that have been stealing your happiness - Take back your own identity by discovering the unique type of mom you are - Let go of social pressure, conquer mom guilt, and stop toxic comparison once and for all - Discover easy tools for building your confidence and developing a healthy mom mindset Raising children who are spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy is essential, but to accomplish that heroic feat, mothers also need to be healthy in those areas. It's time to rediscover the beauty, the joy, and the sacred and secret art of confident motherhood together. Journal and discussion questions, images, flowcharts, and QR codes are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Alli Worthington (Author), Alli Worthington (Narrator)

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Watering the Roots: A 1-2-3 Parent Wellbeing Guide (a Muslim Perspective)

In a fast-paced, result-oriented and competitive world, more and more young people are suffering from depression, anxiety and other forms of mental health disorders that severely impact the family unit. This book is written out of a deep concern for the wellbeing of young people, in particular, Muslim children living in the West. There is no one definitive way to address this issue. Nevertheless, children learn by example. The author, Dr Aminah Mah, offers a concise one-two-three step guide to improve parents' wellbeing first and foremost and, in turn, better nurture the next generation. This guide draws on Aminah's personal experiences as a parent and teacher. It is informed by her Master's and PhD research in parenting Muslim children and wellbeing support services in Australian Islamic schools, respectively. Within this guide, Aminah offers some easy to follow steps for caregivers, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, who are seeking to adopt a simplified framework to improve their own wellbeing, that will also positively impact their parenting. The author hopes that this book will help parents raise a new generation of young people who will be better equipped to find meaning and contentment in today's confusing times.

Aminah Chao Mah (Author), Aminah Chao Mah (Narrator)

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The Diseasing of America's Children: Exposing the ADHD Fiasco and Empowering Parents to Take Back Co

How parents, teachers, and even professionals are being deceived by the 'ADHD Establishment' regarding ADHD and other childhood behavior disorders and the drugs used to treat them. The issue of diagnosing children with behavioral diseases that do not conform to a scientific definition of disease, and then medicating them is a scandal ready to erupt. In The Diseasing of America's Children, popular family psychologist, speaker, and best-selling author John Rosemond joins with pediatrician Dr. Bose Ravenel to uncover the fiction and fallacy behind attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), early-onset bipolar disorder (EOBD), and the drugs prescribed to treat them. Rosemond and Ravenel will: - reveal the pseudo-science behind these diagnoses - explain how parents, teachers, and even professionals are deceived - expose the short- and long-term dangers behavioral drugs pose to children - discuss how America's schools are unwittingly feeding the diagnostic beast - reveal the simple, common-sense truth behind these behavior problems - and give parents a practical program for curing these problems without drugs or dependence on professionals

Bose Ravenel, John Rosemond (Author), Rick Adamson (Narrator)

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ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship

This pioneering book explores the impact of ADHD on a couple's sex life and relationship. It explains how a better sex life will benefit your relationship (and vice versa) and why that's especially important for couples with one partner with ADHD. Grounded in innovative research, ADHD After Dark draws on data from a survey of over 3000 adults in a couple where one partner has ADHD. Written from the author's unique perspective as both an expert in ADHD and a certified sex therapist, the book describes the many effects of ADHD on couples' sex lives and happiness, covering areas such as negotiating sexual differences, performance problems, low desire, porn, making time for sex, infidelity, and more. The book outlines key principles for a great sex life for couples with ADHD and offers strategies and treatment interventions where specific issues arise. Written in an accessible and entertaining style, ADHD After Dark offers clear information on sexuality and relationships and is full of valuable advice on how to improve both. This guide will be a must-listen for adults with ADHD, as well as their partners or spouses, and therapists who work with ADHD clients and couples.

Ari Tuckman (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Raising A Happier Mother: How to Find Balance, Feel Good and See Your Children Flourish as a Result.

Brought to you by Penguin. This isn't a parenting book. This isn't a guide to being a perfect parent (spoiler: they don't exist) This is a book about you. We can only anchor, nurture, nourish and instill confidence in our children when we extend the same support to ourselves. After all, how can we effectively tend to our children's needs when our energy reserves are depleted? How can we lead by example and teach our children the importance of healthy self-esteem if we are struggling with these things ourselves? There are a thousand and one ways to parent, and only one way that's authentic for you. Drawing on her work as a psychotherapist, alongside her own experiences as a mother, Anna shows that caring with our children begins with caring for ourselves, and it's time to replace exhaustion with empowerment. Far from being selfish, self-care is an essential quality of a happier mother good parent. The greatest gift you can give to to yourself and your children, is to give yourself permission to thrive. ©2023 Anna Mathur (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Anna Mathur (Author), Anna Mathur (Narrator)

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