Showing titles in Step Parenting & Blended Families

With a bachelor's and master's degree in education and over 30 years of experience, plus training in trauma sensitivity, author and mother of two, Jennifer Alushan, is ready to give parents and caregivers proven techniques to effectively understand and authentically interact with children so the healing process can begin.

If you are searching for a book to help you through being a stepmother, you're in the right place. As a mother for two amazing stepchildren, I wrote this book to help stepmothers that may be in the same situation I was faced with when I first met my husband, who had two kids of his own. By the time you've finished listening to this guide, you'll have the tools you need to navigate life as a stepmom and face any difficulties with clarity and confidence. Always bear in mind that you are not alone, and that there's no such thing as the perfect parent or stepparent.

Unlock the Secrets to a Fulfilling Marriage! Are you ready to transform your marriage from ordinary to extraordinary? Look no further! In "The Big Book of Marriage," Dr. Scott and Leah Silverii offer profound insights, practical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to help couples navigate the beautiful journey of matrimony. What's Inside: 1. Healing Hearts, Restoring Bonds: - Discover how to mend wounds, forgive, and rebuild trust. - Learn powerful communication techniques to bridge emotional gaps. - Explore the art of vulnerability and emotional intimacy. 2. Thriving Together: - Dive into ...

Find time for yourself without the guilt! Do you desperately need a break but struggle with guilt for taking time for yourself? As a mom, there's an endless list of things you need to do. Taking time for yourself may feel unimportant or even selfish. But you're tired of living in survival mode and desperately need a break. As a life coach for moms and yoga and meditation teacher, I would be honored to help you finally get out of survival mode so you can be the mom you’ve always dreamed of being!

Communication is the most important aspect of our daily lives, yet most of us are not very good at it, and it takes a back seat in academic study. We learn history, science, and math, and we learn to memorize the spelling of words and their meanings as well as how to put them together in sentences through proper punctuation. However, we receive little instruction on how to use those words and sentences to express adequately our ideas, create consensus, resolve conflicts, and improve our alliances.

A random knock at the front door five years ago sent my entire world into a tailspin, when I lost my v-card to my Dad’s best friend; a man who was larger than life itself. For him, the night was a blur and a rebound attempt gone awry..But for me it was one that I would never forget. Wayne Simms is a famous soccer player turned Billionaire soccer club owner. His piercing eyes and muscular frame are synonymous with a Greek god, and I am a mere mortal under his command. Five years later, through a chance encounter, I come to realize that my new next door neighbor is not only the man that I ...

I was saved by a scorching hot single dad from the fiery inferno that almost took my life… and in return I gave him my v-card. I had no idea Alexander Caldwell was the secret billionaire threatening to destroy the marine world I’ve devoted my life to protect. By the time I discover his true identity, it’s too late. His strong hands on my body ignite desires within me I never knew existed. But he’s not just more than a decade older than me, he’s my public adversary and we’re playing for opposite teams. Our passion together is like a fire too wild to control. And now my first time...

Belonging Matters is meant to support the adoption community, while creating a conversation with those not directly touched by adoption.

What’s missing in your stepfamily? If you’re in a stepfamily, you may feel as if something is missing. You can’t put it into words yet, but you know it’s a problem. Maybe you’re new to this. Maybe not. Still, everything from badly-behaved exes to parenting rifts causes squabbling that disrupts the harmony in your home. The Stepmom’s Book of Boundaries helps you thrive despite rocky relationships, schedule snafus, and more.

What does it mean to be a good parent? Are you a good parent when your child is compliant, but a bad parent when they're not? What if they're perfect at age three and challenging at 13? And what if your child has additional needs? This is an audiobook about parenting styles and what it takes to be a great parent. We know about tiger parents, helicopter parents, free-range parents, but have you heard of Tesla parents, leaf-blower parents and iPhone 6 parents? We can parent in so many ways, but is there a style that actually works?

Never have a one-night stand with a celebrity. Especially if he’s your best friend’s billionaire brother. Jaxon Pierce thinks he’s irresistibly charming. But to me he’s annoyingly arrogant and I can’t stand him. When my best friend found me living in a rough neighborhood, she turned to her brother for help. Now I’m the journalist assigned to cover a story on Hollywood’s most eligible hunk. And not only am I under his roof …I’m under him. I promised myself I wouldn’t fall for his act, but one look in his piercing blue eyes would make any woman’s panties drop. Once I ...

A change of station is in your future, Flyboy… Elliott 'Copperhead' Trent's life is filled with adventure and distance, creating a very lonely existence. An untimely death of a friend brings to the spotlight a chance he never imagined. He’s willing to defy the miles that separate him from the broken family – making an offer he never imagined. Prepare to take flight, ready or not! Sarah’s world shatters with the loss of her husband, finding solace in the unwavering support of her best friend, Elliott. With four lively children and a whirlwind of chaos, the late-night calls, heartfelt...

Looking for a guidebook that will empower you to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships within your marriage and family? Look no further than this transformative audiobook! Written specifically with men in mind, this guidebook offers practical wisdom, actionable strategies, and heartfelt encouragement to help you take your relationships from good to great.

This practical and efficient guide for parents of teenagers provides tried-and-true parenting concepts that are sure to help create a peaceful and happy relationship with your teens, and pave their way into a meaningful adulthood. Raising a teenager in the era of fake news, social media dominance, and social unrest is quite a challenge. Not knowing how to help your teenager avoid common mistakes, deal with new problems, and navigate the stormy waters of our modern society is common - especially since most of us parents have been raised in a different society 10 or 15 years ago.

If your kids aren’t learning about sex from you, what are they learning about sex, and who is teaching them? Having "the talk" with your child does not have to be a terrifying and awkward event. Armed with The Sex-Wise Parent, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig’s groundbreaking book, you may find you never have to have "the talk". Dr. Rosenzweig shows you how you can help protect your children from sexual abuse, trauma, and bullying through your everyday interaction with them.

A stepmother constantly sees to others' needs - those of her spouse, her kids, his kids, their kids. She also has to work so hard to maintain her marriage or deal with the emotional turmoil that can follow divorce and marrying again, that she may neglect her own needs. It's no wonder, then, that stepmothers often ask: Who's taking care of me? This is where Sue Patton Thoele steps in, offering practical advice and emotional support in a new edition of her book, The Courage to Be a Stepmom.

Finally a book written just for blended families by blended families. In Life in a Blender, May Simpson guides listeners to achieving harmony in the home, so that each family member feels loved, respected, and free to be themselves.

New York Times best-selling relationship expert Maggie Scarf shares in-depth stories of seven remarried couples - revealing the unique challenges they face as they strive to achieve lasting intimacy and familial harmony. Through cautionary tales and stories of hope, Scarf offers guidance for handling everything from children who reject the new family dynamic to the thorny issue of money. Loaded with practical wisdom and searing accounts, The Remarriage Blueprint is a definitive road map to a happy, thriving, integrated household.

When is the last time you heard about a parenting book–specifically about divorce–written from the perspective of the child? While there are plenty of resources for divorced couples, very few of them are written by a child of divorce.

Every new stepmom finds themselves struggling with these same thoughts. Life is meant to be tough, and joining a new family and assuming the role of "mom" is one of the toughest things imaginable. But I've got good news: All your problems are temporary! If you have an action plan and know what you're doing, you can seamlessly make the transition to stepmom. This book will give you that action plan.