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Kids, a Primer is a collection of a grandfather's musings on the way his (now grown) children are raising their children and being glad about being a grandparent rather than a new parent with young children (again). While Ungar is convinced that grandparents could do a better job raising children if they had the energy, he is grateful that he, in fact, no longer has the energy.

Two couples—Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio—must overcome deception, gossip, and, occasionally, their own misplaced pride if their love is to persevere. Aided by military commander Don Pedro and impeded by his brother Don John, the friends go to great lengths in the pursuit of...

Some fathers provide everything, except the one thing a child remembers most, presence. Better Than My Father is a memoir for anyone who grew up learning to be strong before learning to be seen, who mastered survival, achievement, and silence, yet still carried an unnamed ache into adulthood. With unflinching honesty and compassion, Kizito Mbaekwe traces the inheritance many families never talk about, discipline without intimacy, masculinity built on duty, and love expressed through provision rather than tenderness.

We Chose Play chronicles one family's journey of choosing play over intensive behavioural intervention by embracing a developmental, relationship-based approach following an autism diagnosis. This heartfelt narrative reveals how focusing on each child's unique individuality and prioritizing play fosters joy and meaningful progress in their development.

In a world that changes faster than ever, many grandparents feel unsure how to stay close, relevant, and connected to their families. Connecting Across Generations is your guide to doing just that. Written with warmth, honesty, and humor, Rick Cognata helps modern grandparents navigate today’s family dynamics with confidence and heart. Through short, powerful chapters, he offers practical ways to build lasting relationships with your grandchildren and stronger partnerships with your adult children—without overstepping or losing yourself in the process.

Parenting doesn’t end at eighteen—it changes shape. From Authority to Friendship: Navigating New Seasons with Adult Children gives you a clear, biblical roadmap for that new season, moving you from authority to influence and from rules to relationship. With pastoral warmth and real-life counsel, Tim Goeman shows how to honor your adult children as responsible, independent adults, while still offering gospel-shaped guidance on what these relationships should look like.

Liebe, Grenzen und Selbstfürsorge - so geht Elternsein ohne Erschöpfung ganz konkret! Liebevolle Eltern sein? Und dabei uns selbst nicht komplett vergessen? Wie sehr wünschen wir uns das – und wie unglaublich schwer ist das im Alltag, wenn unser Kind partout nicht mitmacht, die Erschöpfung...

A mosaic of memories, events, and reflections about Dede Montgomery and her remarkable mother, with insights into the generations and circumstances they were born into that informed the women they became. Dede Montgomery returns to her own roots in From First Breath to Last, and skillfully weaves her life with her mother's in a touching tribute to family and what matters most in their lives. She meshes passages from her mother's memoir, journals, published book, and dissertation with her own memories and how her mother's journey influenced her own in a celebration of womanhood.

If you’re caring for a parent with dementia, you know how quickly life can shift. One moment you’re having breakfast together, and the next, you’re explaining the same thing for the fifth time, while trying not to break down. Caring for someone with dementia is not just a task. It’s a deeply emotional, often exhausting role filled with love, confusion, grief, and unspoken guilt. Yet, you show up… again and again. Why? Because you love them. But who’s showing up for you?

Do you feel trapped between honoring your parents and protecting yourself? In many cultures, children are taught that respecting parents is sacred, that family loyalty comes first, and that questioning elders means betraying tradition. But what happens when a parent's "love" leaves deep wounds that no one else can see? Most books about narcissistic parents assume you can simply cut ties or set firm boundaries. But in collectivist cultures, where community is survival and family ties run generations deep, that advice is both presumptuous and unhelpful.

A Mother’s Love Is Forever is a 90-day journey of encouragement and empowerment, created to lift her up daily with words that speak straight to the heart. Whether she’s celebrating a birthday, Mother’s Day, a holiday, or simply needs a boost of daily love, this book is a gift that keeps giving long after the flowers fade or the wrapping paper is gone. Every second feels like a warm embrace—a reminder that she matters, she’s cherished, and she is more than enough.

In Walking in Wisdom: A Woman’s Guide to Parenting Adult Children, author Ronnie Glass offers a heartfelt, faith-based roadmap for mothers navigating one of life’s most tender transitions — parenting grown children. Narrated with warmth and compassion by Lauren Henry, this powerful audiobook helps Christian women find peace, purpose, and perspective when the parenting journey changes shape.

Adult Children of High-Conflict Parents offers practical skills to help you identify, cope with, and heal from dysfunctional family dynamics. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), EMDR, and mindfulness, the integrative approach in this guide will help you break unhealthy relationship patterns, set boundaries with others, cultivate self-compassion and self-awareness, and thrive as an adult.

After so many years of early morning alarms and never-ending laundry, many moms expect to feel incredibly liberated when their kids leave home. But what happens when the Land of Empty Nesting isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—when you suddenly feel like a ship without a rudder? A bird without a flock? That’s what Allie Hill was contending with after her daughter left for college. While she thought she was alone in those feelings, Allie soon discovered that was far from true.

Obtener la atención de los padres para hablar sobre nuestras dificultades no siempre es fácil. Muchas veces nos enfrentamos a barreras psicológicas, espirituales y tradicionales que impiden una comunicación sana. Hacerles entender nuestras necesidades como hijos puede convertirse en uno de los mayores retos de la vida familiar. Los hijos tienen mucho que expresar: errores, sentimientos, sugerencias y experiencias que podrían evitar discusiones innecesarias y sanar relaciones dañadas.

In Love Letters to My Children: A Mother’s Journey of Forgiveness and Generational Healing, author Katie Simpson shares a raw and redemptive memoir told through heartfelt letters to her children. Each chapter captures a milestone of life—first love, heartbreak, marriage, independence, and motherhood—blending memory, wisdom, and deep reflection.

Old Dads: Fatherhood After 40 is the essential, laugh out loud, and surprisingly heartfelt guide for men navigating diapers, dating apps, and daycare drop offs at a stage of life when many peers are comparing retirement plans. Emmy Award winning producer and investment banker Philip Alberstat brings sharp wit and grounded wisdom to the realities of later in life parenting. With candid stories from his own journey as a father of five, including twins at fifty, he shows how experience can turn doubt into confidence and chaos into a routine you can actually live with.

Lisa Scottoline and her daughter Francesca Serritella are back with another audiobook collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This six book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck...

Why do dads matter more than society Wants To admit? Through compelling narratives and personal experiences, This Book reveals the untold truths about fathers and their indispensable roles. From debunking the myth that fathers are merely secondary parents to confronting the false narrative of emotional detachment, this book exposes the societal misconceptions that have long overshadowed the profound influence of dads.

La autora de este libro comparte casos reales, testimonios, reflexiones y ejercicios para apoyar a los que sufrimos el desamor de nuestros padres. Busca ayudarnos a aceptar lo vivido, entenderlo y dejar de esperar a que mamá o papá cambien para que seamos felices. Ofrece un camino para sanar el dolor que ocasionó la falta de cariño parental. Nos invita a la reflexión y el conocimiento personal y a apreciar las relaciones con nuestros seres queridos desde una perspectiva bondadosa y consciente.