Personal Development Smart

All kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration—but some do it much more often than others. If you have a “smart but scattered” child, take heart. This encouraging guide is grounded in research on the crucial brain-based skills that 4- to 13-year-olds need to get organized, stay focused, and control their impulses and emotions.

Do you ever worry your child isn’t reaching their full potential — or you simply want to give them every advantage to think better, learn faster, and thrive in school and life?

In a world where AI is getting smarter every single week, feeling stupid might be the best thing that ever happens to you. The word “stupid” doesn’t actually mean what you think. It comes from the Latin stupidus—meaning “struck senseless” or “amazed.” That frozen, wide-eyed moment when our ancestors first saw lightning or fire? That was “stupid.” The Korean word “babo” carries the same spirit—a warm, affectionate way of saying “you lovable idiot,” said with a smile. This book is about reclaiming that original meaning.

Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages. That’s why Gary Chapman, the best-selling author of The Five Love Languages and national expert on stepfamilies, Ron Deal, join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family.

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills - the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

The society has played its role as well when it comes to single mothers and dating. There’s a lot of societal misconceptions exist on this topic...All these uncertainties put many single mothers off when it comes to dating. In The Smart Single Mom Dating Guide, you will learn to navigate through the tides of single parenting and dating. How to balance the act, how to make the right choices, and how to avoid failing again.

How to Make Better Decisions shows you, step by step, how to choose wisely every time. You'll discover how to stop agonizing and make smart decisions quickly and confidently with zero regret. You'll also learn how to recognize influences, both internal and external, that threaten to sabotage your choices.

"Smart" is a power word. Children who believe they’re smart excel more in school and approach life with greater confidence. But children who don’t can struggle to apply themselves. Do you wish your child could see how smart he or she is? Find hope in Eight Great Smarts. You’ll be empowered and equipped with new language and creative ideas. Dr. Kathy Koch loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and it’s never too late to start. Now is the time to help your child be all that God designed him or her to be.

Smart Parenting is all about making the difficult and often frustrating job of parenting a little bit easier and much more fun.

We all need to think more like entrepreneurs. Seeking and seizing opportunities, boldly taking risks, quickly changing course - achieving success today requires the kind of action-first, fake-it-'til-you-make-it ethos celebrated in the tech industry. This formula is not typically a female one. Women tend to be cautious. We overthink our next moves, become paralyzed by fear, and simply don't act. We might be safer...but we're also stuck.

Pivot: A Practical Guide for the Transition from Career Woman to Full-Time Mom is a powerful audiobook created for women navigating the emotional, financial, and identity shift of stepping away from the workforce. Whether you’re considering a career break, transitioning to stay-at-home motherhood, managing working mom burnout, or planning a future return to your career, Pivot provides clarity, confidence, and financial peace of mind. This audiobook meets you in the tension between ambition and motherhood—without judgment.

Are you tired of overthinking every message, fearing abandonment, and feeling insecure even in happy relationships? Think it’s finally time to silence the anxiety and feel safe in love? The Smart ACT Anxious Attachment Workbook is your step-by-step guide to break free from toxic cycles, calm your mind, and build lasting confidence. With proven ACT strategies, this resource will help you heal old wounds, set boundaries without guilt, and enjoy the secure relationships you deserve.

Turn learning about money into an exciting adventure. Discover financial freedom with fun lessons and a FREE BONUS! Are you a teen feeling overwhelmed by managing money and unsure about the future? Maybe saving for your dreams while enjoying life feels impossible? You're not alone. Many teens are learning to handle their own finances for the first time—whether from a part-time job or allowance. Big dreams like college and hanging out with friends can feel expensive, but you can take control!

Are you in an abusive or unhappy relationship? Do you try too hard to please your friends at the expense of your own needs and wants? Are you subservient to others and do you find yourself unable to become independent? Do you suffer from negative self-talk? These are all signs that your self-care regimen is deficient in some way. The Smart Girl's Guide to Self-Care tackles the common problems of effective self-care with practical suggestions for practices that will create a sustainable, lifelong self-care routine.

Raising kids is hard and confusing, especially with the amount of pressure put on parents these days. Parents are expected to stay on top of their kids’ cognitive and emotional development, all while working from 9 to 5 each day. Add the numerous stresses of having to deal with real-world demands outside the home and you have a recipe for burnout.

Late school projects? Missing tennis shoes? Sibling squabbles? Arguing over the fact that laundry belongs in the hamper? Rushing out the door in the morning? If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

Emotional intelligence (EI) has been called “advanced common sense” and is proven to be a far better predictor of success than IQ. And unlike cognitive function, your emotional capacities are flexible, adaptable, and highly expandable. Filled with inspir­ing stories from companies who have tapped into the power of EI, along with profiles of people facing real-world dilemmas and easy-to-implement action plans, The Other Kind of Smart opens your eyes to crucial, yet often ignored, life lessons.

This is a laugh-out-loud, narrative-driven self-help audiobook; think Bridget Jones getting a critical-thinking makeover. In Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions, protagonist Kat learns that the philosophies of "believe in yourself" and "magic will happen" will not deliver her a better life. Her story, which recounts her hapless attempts to navigate scenarios that will be disturbingly familiar to many listeners, is presented with a companion account of the cognitive quirks that drive her faulty thinking and behavior.

Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Transform Your Life! What if you could train your mind to see opportunities where others see obstacles? What if you could replace doubt with confidence, setbacks with comebacks, and stress with clarity? Smart Dozen: 12 Ways to Master Positive Thinking is your step-by-step guide to rewiring your mindset, building unstoppable resilience, and creating a life filled with success and fulfillment.

Here's an insider's guide to getting bigger promotions, better clients, and a richer career life. Whether you're transitioning into a new role, expanding your company, or advancing up the corporate ladder, this book will take your career from ordinary to extraordinary. This book provides advanced strategies, best practices, and lessons learned that will help you build a powerful personal brand.