Parenting & Families

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt provides a generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable....

iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy shares her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.

American Daughter is the extraordinary true story of a young girl growing up on the wrong side of the American Dream....

What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.

In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they’re falling short.

Psychologist and preeminent narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula provides a transformative guide to protecting and healing yourself from the narcissism you can’t see....

New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot caller and her unlikely comeback as a highly successful ghostwriter in this harrowing, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir.

The host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me offers a groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy.

Melody Beattie's insightful look into codependency has guided millions to understanding that caring for the self is where healing begins.

From number-one New York Times best-selling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe) - a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child....

Do you have a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath in your life, or think that you might? Do you continually feel anxious around someone in your life, but can’t pinpoint why? Listen to find out more....

The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book....

A bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young children learn best....

A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids....

Bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks shares a roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age....

This groundbreaking book includes four books that will teach you from start to finish, everything you need to know about Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD, as well as how to recover from each one of them....

What do "healthy boundaries" really mean? Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world....

From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition....

He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again....

A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids....

From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away....

In Hunt, Gather, Parent, Doucleff sets out with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most venerable communities....

The pioneering experts Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline....

In What Do You Say?, Johnson and Stixrud show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, beginning with defining and demonstrating the basic principles of listening and speaking....

In medieval times, uncharted waters were marked on maps as Here Be Dragons to signify that no one knew what dangers might lie ahead. Melanie Shankle quips that the years spent raising our teenage daughters could be labeled the same due to the uncertainties before us. Filled with personal stories and written in the same whimsical and honest style Melanie is known for, Here Be Dragons will have you both laughing out loud and crying—as you confront the challenges of raising your own strong, independent daughter while fighting dragons along the way.

Every parent has had that painful moment of messing up and seeing that they need help if they are going to raise happy, emotionally healthy kids. For Jon Fogel, that moment came after yelling at his son and realizing he was making the same mistakes his own parents made. He knew something had to change; he needed to understand and redirect his own emotions. That realization put Fogel on a path toward wholeness: understanding himself, learning about the brain, naming his emotions.

No bond is more sacred than the one between a mother and child. And no figure is more sympathetic than a mother whose child faces a life-threatening illness. But what if the mother is the reason for the illness? What if the sympathy is the point? With help from some of the top MBP experts in the world, Dunlop and Weber uncover the complex maze of psychological, systemic, and cultural issues that compound MBP and offer solutions for how we might find our way out.

Becoming Attached tells the story of the hundred-year quest to understand what children need and what constitutes good parenting. In this expanded and fully updated edition, psychotherapist and journalist Robert Karen chronicles the origin of a groundbreaking idea—attachment theory—and its impact on the fields of developmental psychology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis.

Many of us didn’t have a perfect childhood. But it’s never too late (or too early!) to transform into the parent you were always meant to be—grounded, present, intentional, compassionate, and confident. In Parent Yourself First, licensed marriage and family therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel argues that the secret to successful parenting is to UN-learn the wounded patterns you grew up with and create new ways to connect with your child.

When newborn baby Felix is found abandoned at a train station, the police launch a desperate search for his mum. It doesn't take long for their inquiries to lead them to Emily. While baby Felix is placed in Maggie's care, the police and Social Services try and work out why Emily, a single mum, who has gone through fertility treatment to get pregnant, has suddenly resorted to abandoning her much longed-for child. But it's only when Maggie wins her trust that Emily reveals the extent of her secret. Can Maggie help a desperate mother and her baby reunite?

This book will demystify the concepts of dysregulation and parental self-regulation, and will normalize prioritizing these skills for parents, before bringing the concepts into parenting children. With this book's step-by-step framework, you will learn how to mitigate tough parenting moments, develop self-regulatory skills, and hear real accounts from other parents.

O pai ta on, dizem 9 a cada 10 jogadores de futebol. Mas o que vemos, quase sempre, é que o pai tá longe. Longe do ideal, e muitas vezes longe, literalmente, dos seus próprios filhos. Os mesmos pais que se dizem "on" se recusam a pagar pensão, quanto mais todo o resto. Mas onde é que está o pai que a gente desejaria pra nós? O patriarcado não presta, mas e a paternidade? O que é que a gente faz com ela? Pra que serve, afinal, um pai? Gregório Duvivier é pai de duas meninas e ainda está tentando entender o que isso significa.

Kids today are more susceptible than ever to anxiety and stress. As a parent, you want to shield your child from these overwhelming feelings, but it can be daunting in an unpredictable world. Fortunately, there are ways to help, and Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry shows how. Psychotherapists and parent coaching team Ashley Graber, LMFT, and Maria Evans, LMFT, introduce SAFER Parenting—a simple yet powerful five-step approach designed to help children ages 6-12 regulate emotions and build lasting self-esteem.

Your kids will always be your kids. The trick is figuring out how to adapt to the new phases in that parent-child relationship. No question, it can be tricky. And if you fail to navigate that transition well, the result will be stress, alienation, and maybe a broken relationship. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In Your New Life with Adult Children, Dr. Gary Chapman—author of the worldwide bestseller The 5 Love Languages®—teams up with clinical psychiatrist Dr. Ross Campbell to provide the insights you need when your child moves into adulthood.

This book offers hope and direction to bring these out of confusing darkness and into the light of wisdom. The core message of this essential book is that you will discover an abundance of ways to improve the lives of caregivers and those with dementia

This book offers practical tools to help you rebuild trust, improve communication, and rekindle connection. Whether your relationship feels strained or you’re seeking to deepen your bond, this guide provides clear, actionable steps to create a thriving, love-filled partnership.

It's clear that we have not honored the promise we make to veterans: that we as a country will help them after they've served and sacrificed. And while there are many books written by and for veterans, only a small selection of those address the transition to civilian life, and none are a truly complete reference for stepping out of service and back into normal life. Warrior to Civilian covers a range of topics, from the practical—finding a job, reintegrating into family life—to the more challenging topics, like dealing with loss, and finding new purpose in life.

Are toxic behaviors sabotaging your relationships and peace of mind? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of negativity or struggle to break free from manipulative tendencies? You’re not alone, and change is possible. This transformative guide offers a step-by-step process to help you quit toxic habits, heal emotional wounds, and cultivate empathy and connection.

Fast-talking, warm-hearted, and endlessly rewatchable, Gilmore Girls has bonded real-life mothers and daughters since 2000, when its iconic pilot introduced us to Lorelai, Rory, and their idyllic Connecticut town of Stars Hollow. More than twenty years later, it has become one of the most-streamed TV shows, ever. In an anthology as intimate and quick-witted as Gilmore Girls itself, bestselling author Ann Hood invites fifteen writers to investigate their personal relationships to the show.

Esta guía esencial ayudará a equipar a tus hijos con técnicas para un futuro exitoso. Habilidades de Vida Esenciales que Todo Niño de 12 Años Debe Conocer es una guía imprescindible para padres dedicados al desarrollo de sus hijos. Este libro empodera a niños y niñas de 12 a 13 años en todo el mundo con las herramientas necesarias para aprender técnicas prácticas, fomentar la independencia y facilitar la toma de decisiones efectiva.

Esta guía esencial ayudará a equipar a tus hijos con técnicas para un futuro exitoso. Habilidades de Vida Esenciales que Todo Niño de 13 Años Debe Conocer es una guía imprescindible para padres dedicados al desarrollo de sus hijos. Este libro empodera a niños y niñas de 13 a 14 años en todo el mundo con las herramientas necesarias para aprender técnicas prácticas, fomentar la independencia y facilitar la toma de decisiones efectiva.

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers is a science-backed and effective guide designed to help women heal from the long-term effects of growing up with a narcissistic mother. Based on research in psychology and emotional well-being, this book provides evidence-based strategies to address childhood emotional neglect, silence self-criticism, and create a strong sense of self-worth.

自分で考えて行動できる子になるために何を減らし・何を残すかがわかる！福田萌さん（タレント）推薦！「わが子のためと、あれもこれもとついつい足し算しがちに…。

Want to know how you can hit the parenting pause button and achieve meltdown mastery for both you and your kids? Before you had kids of your own, did you ever look at parents in the midst of a full-blown screaming match with their children, and swear to yourself that that would never be you? But now you feel like you’re stuck in the worst cycle of losing your cool—and then drowning in a tidal wave of guilt after the storm? With the proper techniques, you can be well on your way to controlling your anger, nurturing the healthy and happy family dynamic you’ve always wanted.

Trivia for Seniors: 1015 Fun and Challenging Questions to Keep Your Mind Sharp is the ultimate collection of brain-boosting quizzes designed to entertain, engage, and invigorate your mind. Packed with 1015 thought-provoking questions, this book is perfect for seniors looking to sharpen their memory, expand their knowledge, and have fun along the way.

This book is your step-by-step guide to stop sabotaging your relationships and start creating ones that flourish. It’s time to say goodbye to guilt, manipulation, and regret—and hello to a life of meaningful, lasting connections.

"Break the Cycle!" ist der Anspruch, den viele Eltern an sich selbst haben: eine Befreiung von schädlichen Denk- und Verhaltensmustern aus früheren Generationen, damit ihre Kinder psychisch gesund aufwachsen. Dieses Buch benennt die 20 häufigsten schädlichen Muster und zeigt Eltern, wie sie diese durchbrechen können. Dabei ist es besonders wichtig, dass Eltern nachsichtig mit sich selbst bleiben, denn auch sie werden unbewusst Muster weitergeben. Und das ist okay, solange sie ihren Kindern das richtige Werkzeug mitgeben, um später selbst Cycle Breaker werden zu können.

Esta guía esencial ayudará a equipar a tus hijos con técnicas para un futuro exitoso. Habilidades de Vida Esenciales que Todo Niño de 11 Años Debe Conocer es una guía imprescindible para padres dedicados al desarrollo de sus hijos. Este libro empodera a niños y niñas de 11 a 12 años en todo el mundo con las herramientas necesarias para aprender técnicas prácticas, fomentar la independencia y facilitar la toma de decisiones efectiva.

Let's be real: Caring for a baby can be exhaustingly tedious. Enter Vered Benhorin, musician, therapist, and mother of three. In What Do I Do with My Baby All Day?, Benhorin builds on the foundations of attachment theory and blends practical tools with research to teach parents how to develop a more gratifying relationship with their baby. With her guidance, parents will step into the present with their baby and truly enjoy one another using her easy, guided activities.