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Are you struggling by being trapped in toxic connections? Do you often feel drained, belittled, and torn between love and manipulation? I've walked a mile in your shoes, feeling ensnared by those who take advantage of my empathy, especially narcissists. That profound sensitivity that defines us can sometimes become our Achilles' heel, chaining us to energy vampires. But what if there's a way out, a path to reclaim our power and finally breathe free?

This extraordinary guidebook offers a satisfying new approach to raising confident, healthy, whole human beings, from toddler to teen. Groundbreaking in both its scope and methodology, ParentShift challenges some of our most popular disciplinary tools - including punishments, threats, bribery, and rewards - all of which, science has shown, sabotage so many of the long-term goals we have for our kids.

Feelings are not meant to be pushed down or dismissed. Here’s how to make sure your kids know what to do with theirs: If you’re like most parents, one of your primary concerns about your child, aside from their health and safety, is how you can prepare them for adulthood. Qualities associated with emotional intelligence, are a greater predictor of future success than having a high IQ and are very often overlooked. Fortunately, emotional intelligence is something that can be taught and developed, and the ideal time to do it is while your kids are still young.

The first step to reconnecting with an estranged loved one is reconnecting with yourself. Many consider the death of a close loved one as the most challenging life event, but when one of your children cuts you out of their life, the pain can be very similar. You might feel like you can't survive without mending things. Yet if you don't address your hurt first, these issues are likely to resurface.

Things aren’t what they once were. As younger generations become increasingly immersed in the endless presence of tech, older generations struggle finding common ground to relate. The gap between grandparent and grandchild may feel wider than ever. Grandparenting Screen Kids is a grandparent’s guide to start bridging this gap. Relationship expert Gary Chapman along with coauthor Arlene Pellicane will help you understand this different (and often troubling) world of iPads, YouTube, and video games.

An irresponsible twentysomething comic and his equally shameless grandmother join forces as proud pariahs in this dark and rowdy story of dicey family ties, kindred spirits, bad behavior, and bribery. When Rory’s judgmental mother told him that he took after his grandma Evelyn, he took it as a compliment. The ninety-two-year-old cocktail-toting, offtrack-betting party girl was every bit the troublemaker he was. When she landed at a dead-end nursing home, Rory jumped at the chance to liven things up for bored Evelyn - with vodka, scratch-offs, bingo, and gaming.

Discover the joy of grandparenting in the 21st century with The Modern Grandparent, your essential guide to navigating the evolving role of today’s grandparents. This comprehensive eBook is tailored to help you redefine the traditional grandparent identity, embrace modern family dynamics, and build enduring relationships with your grandchildren, no matter the distance. Dive into chapters that tackle contemporary challenges and celebrate the joys of grandparenting. In “Redefining the Grandparent Role,” explore how to shift expectations and foster a new grandparent identity. “...

he New York Times best-selling author and grandmother Linda Eyre shares her secret formula for teaching your grandchildren values, building meaningful connections with them, and giving them grit and resilience in an ever-changing world. Broken into short, digestible chapters for quick listening, this guidebook is filled with time-tested advice and stories from a panel of grandmothers, plus an appendix of easy, delicious recipes to feed a crowd at your next family reunion.

Do you feel a disconnection from the traditional values that once defined the American spirit? You're not alone. Kyle A. Stone brings you a deep dive into the virtues, values and traditions that have molded generations.

When New York Times columnist Paula Span found out she was going to become a grandmother, she went in search of the perfect grandparenting guide but came up short. Where was Dr. Spock for the silver-haired set? In The Bubbe Diaries, Span picks up where Spock left off. She passes along the latest research on sleep, safety, and bonding; explores why mother-in-laws can have tension with daughter-in-laws; and shows how Boomers are finding their own way through grandparenting. 

At last, a practical, Christian guide for grandmothers - and for younger women preparing for that stage of life! Since our culture is in love with immaturity, advice written for "older" women can tend to focus on changes: empty nests, new priorities, grown children getting married, etc. But the Bible tells us to focus on the things that don't change: In all seasons of life, God has good works prepared in advance for us to walk in. And whether you're a young woman, married, unmarried, widowed, middle-aged, or a great-grandma, you never quit exercising that faith in Christ.

Canny Granny: How to Be the Favorite Grandparent reveals generations of grandparenting secrets. Hear good and bad news first, delight in random calls and texts from your grandkids, enjoy more holiday time, linger with mom and dad over coffee and dessert, share meaningful outings with your grandchildren, improve divorced grandparenting and long-distance grandparenting, give thoughtful gifts that resonate from generation to generation, and more!

Today's grandparents aren't content to sit in their rockers doing needlepoint or whittling wood - modern grandparents are healthy and active. Grandma may be traveling the world, writing a book, or taking dance lessons and Grandpa might be camping with the grandkids, playing a golf tournament, or skydiving! Nana may have entered the family by marrying Grampa later in life, or Pop-Pop may be a beloved family friend who's always there when someone needs him. Families are finding that the meaning of "grandparent" has changed tremendously but that grandparents continue to be treasured members of our families.

New York Times number-one best-selling author Richard Eyre encourages gradfathers to ask themselves a very important question: what kind of grandfather will you be? Will you be a disengaged grandfather, who downsizes to an adults-only condo in Sun City by a golf course and rarely sees his grandkids? Will you be a limited grandfather, a supportive grandfather, or best of all will you be a proactive grandfather?

An "unleashed love song" to her late grandmother, Nickole Brown's collection brings her brassy, bawdy, tough-as-new-rope grandmother to life. With hair teased to Jesus, mile-long false eyelashes, and a white Cadillac Eldorado with atomic-red leather seats, Fanny is not your typical granny rocking in a chair. Instead, think of a character that looks a lot like Eva Gabor in Green Acres, but darkened with a shadow of Flannery O'Connor.

Can't get your child to sleep? Then help is here with Mary Fern's Go to Sleep audiobooks. Three-story audiobook bundle. 

There’s a quiet epidemic in our culture: The fastest-growing type of family unit is grandparents charged with the task of raising their children’s children. Though there are myriad reasons for this—the death of one’s adult child, parental drug addiction, abusive living situations, or incarceration, to name a few—the effects tend to be the same: senior citizens who expected to spend their golden years relaxing or traveling are now seeing their dreams dashed. Those on limited incomes are feeling the strain and are frightened about their futures.

Introducing How to Become That Cool Grandparent: Bridging the Age Gap While Having Fun by Jim Zabell, your ultimate guide to grandparenting with style in the modern age. Do you find yourself lost amid the emojis, hashtags, and the world of Fortnite? This book is your lifeline, helping you connect deeply with your grandkids while introducing them to the timeless magic of your own childhood.

Who doesn’t want another shot at childhood? The key to opening that door is your grandchildren. Coauthors Siegel and Zinberg provide a concise, down-to-earth guide for both grandparents and parents. Each of the 52 straightforward nourishing practices provide methods of mindfulness, along with endearing real-life stories that grandparents can identify with.

Grandparents, here is the book you have been looking for! Helping Grandparents Understand Autism is a grandparent-friendly guide by Dr. Linda Barboa and Jan Luck. It was designed to help you understand this complex disorder and how it affects your grandchild. It tells how communication difficulties and sensory issues may affect your grandchild’s behavior.