An East Coast Wedding Planner was designed with the East Coast couple in mind. Steeped in tradition—such as the thought that every celebration should be planned while keeping the ocean at heart and that there's nothing better than a good down-home kitchen party that rocks into the wee-hours of the morning—while infusing true Maritime hospitality...

Practical advice from one grieving mom to other grieving moms

When Kim’s three-year-old son died, she found plenty of resources on grieving. She says what she really needed, though, "was someone who would give me advice for living, not just grieving . . . How do I get through the grocery store without crying? What do I do with my son’s things? When will...

Learn how to create a loving and safe environment amidst the unique challenges of a blended family in this new book from Ron Deal and bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages®, Gary Chapman. Look for its release in 2020 or pre-order now.

This book is for parents and professionals who are guiding adolescents and young adult children with high functioning autism or Asperger’s toward employment and independence.

Employers are looking for employees who are positive. Employers may list specific "hard" or technical skills that they want an employee to have for a particular job, but surveys show...

It’s not that strange to talk to a baby bump. As the author shows in rhyme and pictures, parents go through many emotions before a baby’s birth. But it’s important for Mom and Dad to talk or sing to baby while they’re in the womb. Even siblings and close family members can bond with baby by sharing events of the day, singing a nursery rhyme, or talking...

This guide for parents is a complete introduction to autism and anxiety. Drawing on the author's clinical experience working with children and their families, it provides parents and carers with everything they need to know to help support their child.

It covers the basics such as what anxiety is, how it manifests behaviourally and why it is common in...

A memoir about fatherhood, family, and what it means to be a man in America.

Five years into fatherhood, Calvin Hennick is plagued by self-doubt and full of questions. How can he teach his son to be a man, when his own father figures abandoned him? As a white man, what can he possibly teach his biracial son about how to live as a black man in America? And...

We’re constantly bombarded with advice—and criticism—on how to be good parents. From the press, social media and online influencers right through to our friends and family, it seems everyone has an opinion on what is the right—and wrong—way to raise a child. Bottom line is, it’s not easy. But while our little ones aren’t born with a manual, this pocket book...

'Hysterical, important, moving, wonderful' Sara Pascoe

I'm Jen Brister, stand-up comedian, middle-aged adolescent and, more recently, a mum. But not that mum – I'm the other one. Confused? Let’s back up a bit. Two years ago, my partner (a woman – we're not solicitors) gave birth to twins. Yes. Yes. Already there’s a lot to take in here: gay mums, twins...

Autism and Girls is a revised and updated edition of the bestselling book, Asperger's and Girls. This groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women and girls with autism spectrum disorder. In it, you’ll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them and hear experts discuss whether ASD girls are slipping under the...

All families of children affected by trauma are on a journey, and this book will help to guide you and your family on your journey from trauma to trust.

Sarah Naish shares her own experiences of adopting five siblings. She describes how to use therapeutic parenting - a deeply nurturing parenting style - to overcome common challenges when raising children who...

Tidy categories may suit the media, but people are more complex up close.

News outlets, historians, and sociologists can (and do) tell us all about the statistics, but they don’t (and can’t) tell us about what it’s really like in a given place—how the squish of creek water between your toes or the crunch of autumn leaves on a city sidewalk shape your...

Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a difference.

Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can have a significant negative impact on...

NEVER NEVER GIVE UP! This is not just a true personal story of brain injury. This is a story that brings new meaning to the adage never give up. In her debut book, Lucia Hur chronicles how she made a miracle happen by actively engaging and participating in the aftermath of a car accident that changed her son Bobby s life and her family forever. When Bobby...

A moving personal account, from the director of The Dressmaker, of parenting kids with high needs, and of rebuilding her filmmaking career after taking a break to support their needs.

Jocelyn Moorhouse has a successful career as a gifted scriptwriter and film director, as well as a maintaining a marriage and a family of four children. When Jocelyn and her...

Will You Open Your Heart and Home to Children in Need?

As a teenager, Kristin Berry had heard all the horror stories surrounding foster care and adoption—abuse, neglect, rejection, anger, and misunderstandings. But instead of closing her heart, God opened it wide.

This is Kristin’s honest, unvarnished story of her experiences as a foster parent of...

What defines motherhood? Is it the ability to get pregnant and give birth to a child? The feeling of pure, selfless joy that bubbles up as your child discovers his or her world? Or could it be the fierce instinct to create a family—and the courage to keep that family safe at all costs?

Kimberly Severn felt a strong instinct to be a mother. Even amidst the...

Your child has an autism diagnosis. What now?

How can you help? First, do no harm. Well, that’s a no-brainer for parents, right?

When your child receives an autism diagnosis, the research begins. You want to learn all that you can and find the best ways to help him.

You will receive advice from specialists that makes sense to you - it fits with your life...

Mama Bird is sad today. A little egg she was keeping warm has broken. With tenderness and compassion, her son, Gabriel, helps comfort her.

A thoughtful picture book that explores the theme of miscarriage, using a subtle metaphor. It provides families who are living a similar experience a resource to talk about grief and loss with young children.

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Caillou is becoming more and more independent. He wants to put on his shoes himself, help clear the dinner table, and so much more. Caillou doesn’t always succeed, but with his parents' support, he manages to overcome his frustration. Thanks to his determination, Caillou's efforts are rewarded. Good job, Caillou!

The path to independence is sometimes...

Follow the special relationship between Madeline and her Grandfather as they both grow and share in the most magical birthday experiences. Filled with secrets to uncover and brimming with imagination, Don’t Drink the Pink explores a number of basic concepts including colors, numbers and the reality of growing older.

In today's rapidly changing world, children are being exposed to digital devices at younger and younger ages. Now nicknamed Digital Natives, our children have never lived in a world without screens. Without guidance, however, they are left to interpret what they don't understand and fend for themselves in the increasingly complex arena that wasn't created...

Want to know all the secrets to handling your intense Scorpio child?

Scorpio is the most misunderstood and enigmatic of all the signs in the zodiac. Much has been written about Scorpio men and women. However, the Scorpio child remains elusive, mostly because Scorpio children do not usually say what is on their mind.

Scorpio children are dramatic, suspicious...

As mums, we’ve all had that feeling of “not being good enough”, not measuring up to expectations of how we should be doing – where parenting is concerned this is a really unhelpful trap to fall into, and doesn’t help you or your children. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, guilt and failure. Especially if you’re attaining to be an unrealistic figure:...

More than ever before, a child's chances of a good education depend on parents making the right decisions about schools, Here, for the first time, is frank advice on how to identify a school's strengths and weaknesses and how to plan your children's schooling so that they have the best education available.

Dr John Rae is an acknowledged authority on...

Lisa M. Hendey, founder of the award-winning CatholicMom.com and bestselling author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms and The Grace of Yes shares her passion for the saints by introducing fifty-two holy companions as guides for the amazing vocation of Catholic motherhood.

Guided by the example of the saints, Hendey eloquently links personal stories...

The Handbook for Catholic Moms, Lisa M. Hendey’s eminently practical and award-winning resource, has helped new parents balance and integrate the deeply personal needs of their hearts, minds, bodies, and souls with the demands of family life and faith commitment.

Since the first edition was published in 2010, it’s become an indispensable resource for two...

Anxiety can be overwhelming for children with autism. It doesn’t need to be.

The anxiety levels commonly found in children with autism affect social skills, memory, learning, and attention span—and often lead to meltdowns. Those who live or work with kids on the spectrum are acutely aware of how disruptive anxiety can be. However, we are rarely provided...

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Being a parent is complicated – but the trick to succeed is simpler than you think.

There are no Nobel Prizes for parenting or education, but if there were, Esther Wojcicki would be the bookies’ favourite. Known as the Godmother of Silicon Valley – or simply Woj – Esther’s three daughters have all gone on to huge success in...

The funny and fantastic new picture book from award-winning and bestselling creative star Rob Biddulph! School has never been so fun!

Meet Class 2L. These kids are excited.
Today’s SHOW AND TELL day, and you’re all invited!

Come and be schooled in magic and wonder by the award-winning Rob Biddulph, in this brand-new story about how biggest isn’t always best!

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Zookeeper is a timeless free verse poem that encourages us to view our lives like the zoo with the patterns found in nature and valuable life lessons are made inspiring. Illustrated by Daniel J. Middleton to bring smiles to faces. Author Douglas S. Haynes is a practicing attorney in Louisville, Kentucky, who began writing poetry in 2011. He publishes...

The 3rd edition of this best-selling book is an easy-to-read guide for parents, using the latest thinking from the fields of positive psychology, NLP and hypnotherapy to help children overcome bedwetting more easily.

The seven-day programme also comes with downloadable hypnotic audio recording ‘Dry Beds Now’, which is filled with positive suggestions to...

Do You Want to Be a Spiritual Leader? Start Here
 
Have the day-to-day realities of being a dad and husband left you frustrated or just plain worn out? You’re not alone.
 
Jerrad Lopes felt that way too…until he started blogging about his struggles and discovered thousands of other men who want to be good husbands and fathers but don’t know where to start.
 
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Help and Hope for the Hard Road Ahead
 
If you are currently providing care for your aging parents or facing the prospect of doing so in the near future, you are definitely not alone. Dr. Grant Ethridge and his wife, Tammy, have been there, having given care during their dads’ last days. They know the stress and uncertainty you face.
 
Through their story...

In this practical and biblical resource for grandparents, Larry McCall helps readers confidently carry out their mission of gospel-focused grandparenting. Grandparenting with Grace explores how to build a legacy of a life worth following and how to faithfully pray for grandchildren.

What does God say about grandparents and grandchildren? Rather than...

“…a wonderful way for adult sons and daughters to hopefully improve relationships with their Dad, learn something new or just have intriguing conversations with their fathers…” Author Christine Jackson

What do you really know about your Dad?

Do you know much about his childhood? The difficulties he has faced? The fun things he did? The things he wished he had...

Annie Imagines is about a girl who thinks she sees fairies but isn't sure. She turns to her grandmother for an explanation and reassurance. Through a process of presenting imaginative encounters, Grandma elevates Annie's ability to see things in a new way, allowing her creativity to soar. The Grandmother is the creative mentor in Annie's process of becoming...