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Hockey Moms laces together the stories of NHL hockey moms like Kelly McDavid and Ema Matthews with those of mothers who never expected their children to set foot on the ice. With insight, warmth, honesty and humour, more than thirty hockey moms share their own journeys as they figure out how to juggle trips to the rink with raising a family, building their own backyard rinks, finding ways to pay for new gear and dealing with the sometimes-heartbreaking setbacks faced along the way.

¿Te has sentido desbordada por las quejas, llantos y gritos de tus hijos? ¿Crees que te faltan herramientas para gestionar rabietas y berrinches de manera respetuosa? ¿Pierdes la paciencia muy a menudo? ¿Te gustaría educar a tus hijos sin castigos ni gritos pero consensuando límites saludables? Te entiendo y estoy aquí para ayudarte. A través de mi innovador modelo de disciplina para preescolares C.E.R. (consciente, empática y respetuosa), aprenderás a establecer normas y límites desde la atención plena, la empatía y el respeto. Mi método es único porque no solo está basado ...

One ordinary day, a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families knocked on the Hays family’s door to investigate an anonymous complaint about the upbringing of their transgender child. It was this knock, this threat, that began the family’s journey out of the Bible Belt but never far from the hate and fear resting at the nation’s core. Self-aware and intimate, A Girlhood asks us all to love better, not just for the sake of Hays’s child but for children everywhere enduring injustice and prejudice just as they begin to understand themselves.

Against all odds, just barely one month after Jessica Buchanan had been rescued by SEAL Team Six by order of President Obama, she found out she was pregnant. After spending ninety-three days at the hands of Somali pirates who had demanded a 45-million-dollar ransom in exchange for her freedom, Jessica could not imagine a reality in which her traumatized mind and malnourished body could grow, birth, and nurture this new life. But he grew, and as a result, so did she; in her capacity to trust her heart, her therapist, and the wise plan of the Universe.

Positive parenting, respectful parenting, and gentle parenting have become hot keywords in the parenting sphere, which is overflowing with advice. Most of it conflicting, so we go along with what the majority suggest, hope for the best and keep winging it. But when nothing changes, we soon realize that we cannot get a different result by continuing to repeat the same actions. Fear-less, Guilt-less, Shame-less - Parenting Beyond Coercion takes you step-by-step on a journey to build and maintain a calm, loving, mutually respectful, understanding, and nurturing relationship with your child and...

Are you going to become a surrogate mother? Are you looking for guidance that will get you through the whole ordeal with ease? Would you like to learn what to expect while you are expecting? If so, you are in the right place, because this guide will teach you everything you need to know about pregnancy and surrogacy!

Take your parenting game to the next level with positive discipline! Do you question your parenting skills whenever your toddler throws a tantrum? Does bedtime feel like an uphill battle? Do you want to raise a happy and confident child? Positive parenting provides you with all the right tools you need to raise a happy, confident, and well-behaved child. Positive parenting is a simple concept that focuses on positive discipline. Remember, there are no bad children; it all boils down to behaviors.

Why are single mothers still portrayed as one-dimensional, hot messes? Why are we constantly told that children of single parents will be damaged for life? In this myth-busting manifesto, Sarah Thompson shares her own experience of single motherhood, along with contributions from leading child psychologists, to examine the positive impacts that being raised by a single parent can have on a child. She shares practical tips for dealing with the many financial challenges that single mothers face, and advice on how to navigate work when you’re parenting solo.

Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical thing. It still amazes me how we, as humans, can go from a tiny ball of cells the size of a poppy seed and into a baby with arms and legs and everything in between. The female body is pretty amazing when you think about it. From conception and right up to birth, it works tirelessly to grow this tiny human, ready for its introduction to the big wide world, doing some incredible things in the process. After listening to this audiobook, you will be so knowledgeable that you will be able to wow all your friends with interesting facts.

A Little Book of Mourning follows the journey of the human heart when confronted with loss. Through this collection of spontaneous short essays, Katherine Lench Meyering shares the pathway she navigated through the abyss any parent would experience after a child's catastrophic choice.

Why Boys Don’t Listen to Their Mothers reveals eye-opening principles and techniques designed to train adults on the best ways to manage, guide, and treat boys with behavioral problems. It does not disappoint as the content is filled with step-by-step instructions, stories, examples, and scenarios to help you get the results you’ve been searching for.

As you pour your energy and resources into raising a special child, it's easy to struggle with feelings of isolation, competition, guilt, and overwhelm. Here's the encouragement and practical help to navigate the emotional reality of your situation. In The Other Side of Special, three mothers raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs have joined forces and pooled their experience and expertise to provide such a resource. They take a deep dive into the most common emotions felt by special needs moms.

You may feel lonely, abandoned, overwhelmed, and ill-equipped in your life as a single mother, but you are not alone on this journey. God is with you, and if you are willing, he will help you build a strong home and legacy for your family. As a former single mother, Michelle Lynn Senters understands you could use a little soul nourishment. In The Unseen Companion, she explores the 10 needs every single mother has and asks, "God, where are you in this?"

After two heartbreaking miscarriages, Janna Wagner receives the shocking news that she will be mom to multiples. In Quadruplets, Janna takes you on an entertaining and inspiring journey from when she first met her husband to when her boys graduate high school. Your first thought might be, “Oh my gosh, I could never handle four babies at once! How did she do it?” In this book you will learn how Janna met every challenge (and there were many) with grace, ingenuity and endless creativity.

With seven kids between them, Cat and Nat know a thing or two about the way motherhood turns your life upside down. Fiercely committed to dismantling the pressure to be perfect, they’ve connected with their audience by sharing their completely real take on the stress, guilt, and joy of being a mom. One might even say they’ve made a brand of oversharing. In their first book, they shared short dispatches and advice from the trenches. Now, Cat and Nat have invited the legion of moms who love them to share their own deepest, darkest parenting secrets.

Mind Over Mother is full of light bulb moments of realisation. It will have you learning, laughing and loving yourself through the journey of motherhood. You will learn to address the most important conversation you'll ever have - the one inside your head, because investing in your mental health is the best gift you can offer yourself and your baby.

Linda is not a woman who shies away from a challenge - the only female swordfish boat captain in the country and a survivor of the real Perfect Storm, she is also a New York Times best-selling author. Through hard work and determination, she had created the peaceful, independent life she craved, living on a rugged island off the coast of Maine. It was all finally coming together… Then came Mariah.

Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic moms how to care for themselves - heart, mind, body, and soul - so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church. With warmth and wisdom, Hendey creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires listeners to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment.

Mothering with Courage provides guidance for mothers to self-reflect and dig deep to discover what is important to them from their own perspective. Only from that space can a mother discover how to be the best, most authentic mother for her child.

Are you a busy mom feeling overwhelmed by the endless demands of motherhood and personal well-being? "The Self-Care Book for Busy Moms" is your beacon in the chaos, guiding you from burnout to balance. Authored by Emma Bennett, a mom and wellness expert, this book is a heartfelt guide filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow exercises, and empowering affirmations. It's tailored specifically for moms who struggle to find time for themselves amidst their hectic schedules. Find out the following rewards: Rediscover Joy in Motherhood: Learn to balance motherly duties with self-care needs. ...