Family Development

In this heartfelt exploration of family life, The Heart of Family takes you on a journey through the joys, challenges, and complexities that define what it means to be part of a family. Whether by blood or by choice, family shapes who we are, supports us in our darkest moments, and celebrates our greatest triumphs. Through inspiring stories, practical insights, and thoughtful reflections, this book invites listeners to nurture deeper relationships, heal old wounds, and build a legacy of love that lasts for generations.

This book examines the causes of delayed speech and the issues of toddlers who are late talkers. Parents will learn different ways to help their children through this difficult time, while also providing support, acceptance, and leading a normal life without making the child feel as if they must be fixed. No matter the cause of a child's inability to talk, several foolproof methods are offered to help them communicate.

¿Te sientes atrapado en un ciclo de berrinches, luchas de poder y caos emocional en casa? ¿Estás agotado de probar todas las estrategias solo para ver a tu hijo estallar otra vez? ¿Te preocupa estar fallándole a tu hijo, aun cuando te esfuerzas más de lo que nadie imagina?

Families are complex woven with love, loyalty, tradition, and often, unspoken pain. Untangling the Web of Family is a powerful exploration of the invisible threads that bind and sometimes entrap us. This book offers listeners a compassionate yet honest look at how family dynamics shape our identities, behaviors, and emotional well-being. Drawing from real-life stories, psychological insights, and practical tools, this guide helps you recognize toxic patterns, set healthy boundaries, and foster meaningful communication.

Many parents worry about their child's sleep, and parents of new babies are often exhausted - but there is hope. This realistic, reassuring, and refreshing guide to sleep looks at sleep for both parents and children, and aims to empower and encourage parents to feel calm, confident, and compassionate in their parenting. It strikes a balance between prioritizing infant and child mental health and attachment, and being compassionate about the reality of raising a family in today's society, with social support and understanding often in short supply.

Mindful and Research-Informed Strategies for Raising Emotionally Resilient Children Do you often wonder if you’re unintentionally damaging your child’s self-esteem? Are you worried that your child will face a future filled with self-doubt? Are you unsure how to raise a resilient child who thrives in the face of challenges? Imagine watching your child struggle with a simple task, like speaking up in class or making a new friend. You see the hesitation, the self-doubt, the frustration and you wonder, "What went wrong?

More teens are turning away from the faith than ever before: It is estimated that 75 to 88 percent of Christian teens walk away from Christianity by the end of their freshman year of college. Something must be done. Family Driven Faith equips Christian parents with the tools they need to raise children biblically in a post-Christian, antifamily society. Voddie Baucham, who with his wife has overcome a multigenerational legacy of broken and dysfunctional homes, shows that God has not left us alone in raising godly children.

London, 1940. Winnie Berry is at the heart of the community in her pub, The Battersea Tavern. Her door is always open to those in need of a cup of tea and sympathy. Winnie's abusive husband has left, and she finds herself foolishly falling in love with black-market trader Harry Hampton. But Harry is married, and Winnie soon finds herself tied up in his web of secrets. Meanwhile Winnie's son is back in London—not to visit his own child, but to charm the latest barmaid at the Battersea Tavern, which will lead to devastating consequences for the family.

Blending two households can feel overwhelming, especially when managing relationships, parenting styles, and financial complexities. Many families face these struggles, but achieving a harmonious and well-adjusted blended family is within your reach. This guide offers practical solutions and proven strategies to help you navigate the journey with confidence.

The Speech Therapist’s Guide to Autism Parenting is a step-by-step companion for navigating autism with real-life tools, calm strategies, and inclusive guidance—without jargon or judgment. Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, you'll learn how to support communication, reduce overwhelm, and build nurturing routines for your child and yourself.

Today's parents are constantly pressured to be perfect. But in striving to do everything right, we risk missing what children really need for lifelong emotional security. Now the simple, powerful "Circle of Security" parenting strategies that Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell have taught thousands of families are available in self-help form for the first time. Filled with vivid stories and unique practical tools, this book puts the keys to healthy attachment within everyone's reach - self-understanding, flexibility, and the willingness to make and learn from mistakes.

What is the difference between the kid who struggles to "adult" and the one who jumps in feet first, ready to thrive? It all comes down to mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets. Either we as parents raise kids who are dependent on us or we raise kids who are confident, capable, and eager to take on the challenges of an independent adult life.

If you are a stepparent, you may know how challenging a role it can be. It takes more than the will to make it work. Stepparents must apply a range of skills to keep their families together, and they have to be prepared to be flexible in the process.

In The Well-Behaved Child, beloved psychologist John Rosemond shares his seven essential tools for raising a child who pays attention and obeys. Once you learn how to use his proven, user-friendly techniques, you'll have everything you need to deal effectively with a wide range of discipline problems in children ages three to thirteen, what John terms "The Decade of Discipline". This clear, step-by-step program includes:

When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. I had no idea what it would take to create a fully blended family - just how many factors and emotions would be involved or how deep it would all go. How to Build a Family is the nurturing handbook I wish I'd been given. In it you'll find my experiences, as well as those of other blended families (because every family is unique), along with advice and tips from the experts who have guided me.

Family Systems Therapy Workbook for Trauma Recovery introduces you to the revolutionary Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach—the evidence-based method transforming trauma recovery worldwide. This isn't another book telling you to "think positive" or "let go of the past." This is a step-by-step roadmap to healing that honors your complexity and works with your protective patterns, not against them.

Baby or child-free? Which will it be? Is this decision keeping you up at night? Do you feel terrified you will regret your decision? Are you paralyzed by this high-stakes choice? Now, you can get off the fence and get on with your life. Imagine your relief when you discover the right choice and break free from obsession. Picture yourself enjoying the pleasures of parenthood or the freedom and spontaneity of living child-free.

In this best-selling classic, child psychiatrist and coauthor of The Whole Brain Child, Daniel J. Siegel and early childhood expert Mary Hartzell explore the extent to which our childhood experiences shape the way we parent. Illuminating important research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Siegel and Hartzell explain how the parent-child relationship directly affects brain development, and offer parents a step-by-step approach to forming a deeper understanding of their own life stories to help them raise compassionate and resilient children.

As parents, it can be challenging to relate to your child and embrace calm, especially in times of conflict. Rethinking Discipline helps you rethink your child’s behaviors so you can focus on teaching valuable life skills while staying connected—even in the most difficult moments.

Explore how the principles of theatre and improv can help parents engage in imaginative play with their children with actor and theater teacher Christopher Mannino.