Showing titles in Step Parenting & Blended Families

What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting chronicles Jyl Barlow’s bumpy road to success as a (step)mother. Shared are the struggles of being inserted into an existing family still sitting within the emotional woodchipper of divorce. Jyl shares real-world lessons, not the mumbo-jumbo one can receive for the low price of a co-pay.

I slept with my new boss and he's my best friends dad.... oops. Or maybe it wasn't an accident after all. I left my last job to get away from this coworker that obsessed over me. When he shows up again, I'm faced with 1 option... "Confide in my new boss, former Navy SEAL silver fox so he can protect me." He does more than just protect me when he leaves me pinned up against a wall begging for more after hours in his office. We know this shouldn't be happening, he's 18 years older than me, but who's stopping this flame that's been ignited... neither of us. I want to follow my heart, but ...

I’ve got a new neighbor – a smokin' hot single billionaire daddy. And apparently… he’s the older brother of my douchebag ex. Hudson’s plan was to leave the city and fight for custody of his son. Not to stir up media scandal by ending up in bed with his brother's ex. From day one, the love-hate tension between us was real. But our constant run-ins, his irresistible charm, and the way he adoringly cares for his son transforms me. With one unexpected kiss, one taste, and one night of giving into temptation, My heart's defenses have crumbled, and I can no longer resist him. But I know...

It’s so important for parents to stay aware of their mental health and work to improve it if necessary. One of the most impactful things a new parent can do in this process is to implement regular positive affirmations. Everyone can benefit from having a positive affirmation routine, no matter their mental health situation. Having positive and strong mental health is so important as a parent, since your mental state impacts your family and everyone around you. This one-hour audiobook will be an essential piece of helping you accomplish this.

200 Conversation Starters for Kids and Parents: Improve Family Communication Put down your phone and spark meaningful conversations with this essential parenting book. Create connections through fun and engaging prompts for kids and parents. Perfect for the dinner table, car rides, or family time, these conversation starters help strengthen parent communication while fostering relationships with your kids. Transform your family time with 200 Conversation Starters for Kids and Parents, the ultimate resource for intentional parenting. Designed to help families build deeper connections, this ...

Motherhood Smotherhood takes parents through the trenches of new parenting, warning listeners of the pleasures and perils of mommy blogs, new parent groups, self-described "lactivists", sleep fascists, incessant trend pieces on working versus non-working mothers, and the place where free time and self-esteem goes to die: Pinterest (back away from the hand-made flower headbands for baby!).

If you want to know how to be a better step parent, then check out this step-by-step guide. You will discover the effective tools and techniques on how to blend families together with less conflict and become a better step parent to the kids.

In this book for couples forming blended family units, practising psychotherapist and coach Katherine Walker explores all the issues that couples face when combining their families. From how to maintain the couple's own loving relationship, to handling teenage tantrums, this is an easy-to-follow guide that answers every key question, and offers practical solutions.

Unlock the secrets to raising confident, well-adjusted, and emotionally intelligent children with "Gentle Discipline: Positive Parenting Strategies for Happy, Well-Behaved Kids." This comprehensive guide is a must-listen for parents who want to create a loving, supportive, and structured environment for their children.

Nothing is more gratifying than pouring into someone else with the understanding that life is not about you as an individual. Life is about the lessons that are learned, good or bad and paying those lessons forward to uplift the next individual, generation, etc. This collaborative book is filled with different points of view and stories from a collection of sensational servant leaders that are focused on creating a safe space for those around them in an effort to support their continuous growth and success. These selfless acts are what make this world a better place and influences us to Do ...

A response to all those grandmother books with flowers and puppies on the cover, Grandma Rules is a book for the hip, baby boomer grandma who realizes that after all the work she put into her own kids, she can take a break and have fun with her grandkids. A perfect gift for the greatest grandmothers you know, this book is laugh-out-loud funny while offering useful insights and tips on how to embrace the world’s greatest job.

Bossy Enemy's Secret I had a one-night stand with a gorgeous, bullheaded woman who also is my sworn enemy. Stacey Winters and her father own the property where my mom and girlfriend were murdered. Seeing the old neighborhood revitalized and free from crime consumes my life's purpose. She has other plans for the property. And she doesn't know my intention. That's why she hates me. Her stubbornness infuriates me, yet that throaty laugh makes my pulse race uncontrollably. Judging by how I pin her against the elevator wall, that’s no hidden secret. Yet my passion gets in the way. Then I find ...

If you're in a stepfamily, you may not be able to pause this book. It tracks the experiences of several real step-couples as they navigate the multiple issues and relationships in a stepfamily. Research validated strategies are clearly offered that, when incorporated, greatly reduce stepfamily conflicts.

Authors Randi Rossario Maples and Alley Ray let us in on their lives as coparents. Randi is married to Alley's kids father and Alley is married to her childhood sweetheart. Over the last 4 years, their relationship went from toxic to thriving because they worked hard to get on the same page. This book is to give you a few steps on making those same advancements in your coparenting relationship. It's not about being besties, more so peace for the kids. Like it or not, your coparent will be apart of your family forever...may as well enjoy the ride.

You're in My Square: A Guide to Setting Christian Boundaries and Finding Peace By Olivia MacNeal Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stretched too thin trying to be everything for everyone? In You're in My Square, Olivia MacNeal offers a transformative, faith-based guide to setting healthy, Christ-centered boundaries—without guilt or fear. Rooted in biblical principles and inspired by Jesus's own examples of boundary-setting, this empowering book teaches Christians how to protect their God-given time, energy, emotions, and purpose while maintaining love and compassion. ...

Having a tough time understanding your child? Tired of kids fighting and acting out? Wondering how you're going to keep your new family from falling apart? The answer to these questions and more can be found in I'm Listening. The children's self-help book Hear Me Out, gives your children the tools to express their feelings. This book will give every parent the tools they need to create an environment where your children feel safe to express how they feel as well as: Tips to provide inclusion for parents and bonus parents Steps to get your children talking without saying a word Simple ...

In my book, "Love vs. War: The Ultimate Battle of the Sexes," I explore a multitude of topics related to relationships, including marriage, same-sex marriage, child support, custody, divorce, and stereotypes. Through my examination of these subjects, I go deep into the complexities and challenges individuals face in navigating these aspects of their lives.

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you being controlled by others who say they care about you? Do you feel you have no power to change your life? Toxic people can be found anywhere in everyday life. They can be found in intimate relationships, in the workplace and in places of worship. They are self-centred, abusive, manipulative, and lacking empathy. They may be referred to as narcissistic, selfish, or sociopathic. They often mask their negative traits by being charming or friendly.

Auch wenn die Scheidung der Eltern für Kinder einen Verlust bedeutet: Ein neuer Partner von Vater oder Mutter kann ein wunderbarer Bonus sein. Der bekannte Familientherapeut Jesper Juul hat für das unschöne Wort "Stiefeltern" ein neues Wort geprägt: Bonuseltern. "Was wir über Patchwork wissen? Es ist nicht einfach. Aber es ist ja in keiner Familie einfach." Meine Kinder, deine Kinder, unsere Kinder: Ein kluges, Mut machendes Unterstützungshörbuch für moderne Familien.

I slept with my boss, and now I am pregnant. Dylan Belfrost isn't just a bossy hottie with a secret Rolex stash. He's sexy and muscular and commands attention wherever he goes. His piercing green eyes hold untold secrets and promises. His touch melted my panties faster than snow under the sun, dominating every nook and cranny in my body. A future together seemed impossible. Or so we thought. But I'm falling hard for him now, and a new life is budding inside me. I have to tell him he's going to be a daddy. This book has undergone a thorough editing process to enhance its quality and ...