Smart Step

Leading stepfamily expert Ron Deal offers a revised and expanded edition of his signature resource, which addresses key concerns and practical issues facing every stepfamily.

Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest, this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch, the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff.

Ever wondered . . . ✓ Why diets never seem to work for long? ✓ Why hunger is your constant companion? ✓ Why your relationship with food is more frenemy than friend? Grasping the ancient secrets of fasting is the first leap. But learning to tailor this wisdom to modern lifestyles? That’s where the magic happens. Radiate health and vitality; it's achievable and closer than you think. This isn’t just another fad; it's a transformative journey. Dive in and discover: ★ The timeless allure of fasting, beyond weight loss. ★ Steps to make fasting harmonize with the hustle and bustle ...

Number one New York Times best-selling author David Bach has helped millions of couples plan for a future they love with more than 7 million of his books in print. And now, completely updated, and revised, Smart Couples Finish Rich, America’s favorite money book for couples, is back. You’ll discover the latest techniques to live a life as a couple, where your values align, and your money decisions become easier.

Allen Berger, PhD, draws on the teachings of Bill W. and psychotherapy pioneers to offer 12 hallmarks of emotional sobriety that, when practiced, give people the confidence to be accountable for their behavior, ask for what they want and need, and grow and develop a deeper trust in the process of life. These smart things include: understanding who you are and what's important to you; learning not to take others' reactions personally; trusting your inner compass; and taking responsibility for your reactions to problematic situations.

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.

Are you looking for a gardening challenge like no other? Would you like to grow organic plants and vegetables in a hydroponic garden that is sustainable? Hydroponic gardening has been around for centuries and has been used by different cultures from around the world. Its simple concept is that plants grow in water, fertilized in a symbiotic relationship with aquatic creatures like fish, snails, and others. The result is a complete eco-system that benefits all; the plants, the marine creatures, and you.

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’ve hit rock bottom with your addiction and are tired of the endless cycle of meetings, coins, and therapy that never seem to work—stop scrolling. This is the guide you’ve been searching for. Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety is not another book about admitting you have a problem. This is for the fighters who already know they do. It’s for the ones who are ready to take control, to stop surviving, and to finally start living a happy, healthy, empowered life beyond addiction. This is Ken Cox’s story—and now it can be yours. Ken was a successful entrepreneur, running ...

Do you often set goals that you never seem to reach? We're all filled with dreams and aspirations. Most long for fulfilling relationships. Some desire personal freedom. Others want fame and success. And some strive for profitable businesses. Wherever your ambitions may lie, goal setting can get you there. We all have important milestones we'd like to reach. The trick is to create a plan and commit to it. Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals can help you do this.

In today's complex business environment, the ability to solve problems systematically and make strategic decisions effectively is more crucial than ever. This comprehensive guide presents a proven seven-step framework that breaks down the science of problem-solving into practical, actionable steps.

★★★★★ ✔️BONUS 1: 65 Flashcards dowloadable Extra ✔️BONUS 2: 28-Day Meal Plan for Busy Women: Printable Poster ✓ Are you women over 50 and want to regain your vitality? ✓ Do you want to eliminate your superfluous fat? ✓ Do you want to redefine your relationship with food? ✓ Are you tired of cosmetic diets that promise the world but leave you drained and frustrated? ✓ What if there was a smarter, more sustainable way to shed those stubborn pounds, boost energy levels, and revitalize your metabolism? Dive into "Intermittent Fasting for Smart Women Over 50," a ...

Ready to Start a Business — But Don’t Know Where to Begin? You don’t need a business degree, a huge budget, or prior experience. You just need the right roadmap—and this step-by-step guide delivers it. How to Start a Small Business walks you through every stage of launching your first successful company, from business idea to formation to growth. In this book, you’ll discover how to: ✅ Choose the right legal structure (LLC, S-Corp, or sole proprietorship) ✅ Write a business plan that keeps you focused and fundable ✅ Apply essential tax hacks and smart financial strategies ...

Smart metering has generated substantial importance in recent years. The Smart gird, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) environments necessitate implementation of numeric sampling meters. Newer practices of metering have been developed. The smart meters are installed from our homes to big commercial and industrial establishments. Therefore, it has become essential that the reader should understand the basic concept of smart metering. In this book , the basic concepts of electricity metering are presented in a simple manner so that everybody should ...

If you are considering remarriage and want to do everything you can to ensure a happy and fulfilling union, turn to Ron Deal and the Smart Stepfamily series. This is the ideal book for engaged or pre-engaged couples who have at least one child from a previous relationship, offering premarital counsel about how to prepare to blend family relationships, parenting, finances, rituals, and daily routines for your new life together.

Stop Dreaming, Start Doing: Your Unstoppable Business Awaits Are you tired of great business ideas that never launch, or a side hustle stuck in neutral? Do you possess the ambition and drive, but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and the lurking fear of failure? Many aspiring entrepreneurs pour their passion into ventures that sputter, struggle, or simply run out of fuel. I understand this frustration because I've lived it. I've launched businesses that sputtered, battled cash flow issues, and hit growth ceilings. But through hard-won lessons and relentless iteration, I discovered the ...

With Retirement Planning Made Easy, you have a blueprint to navigate your unique financial landscape, tearing down the barriers of complex financial jargon.

Are you tired of reading useless mainstream advice making you sicker, fatter, and painful? Do you want your assumptions to be challenged for insights based on real-life experience? Do you still believe that carbs are essential? Are you still afraid of eating meat and fat? Do you want to be happy and joyful with no brain fog and painful body? Would you believe a simple fact like adding Epsom salts to your bath can make a dramatic change for the suffering of massive muscle sores that you may be having for a lifetime? Would like to learn how to improve your fitness with 10 minutes of ...

Empower your child or teen with essential skills for a financially secure future! This engaging guide simplifies budgeting, saving, and investing, teaching kids and young adults practical money management through real-life examples and exercises. They'll learn to navigate financial terms, use saving as a powerful tool to reach goals, and understand the basics of investing to make their money grow over time. Additionally, this book helps them spot scams, avoid common money mistakes, and build lifelong habits for financial security.

Coaching as a business? Coaching clients? Coaching leaders? Coaching staff? Coaching friends? Coaching students? Coaching sportsmen and women? Become an enabler of transforming growth in other people’s lives. Powerful coaching transforms the 'client's' view of the world. As the coach, you are not solving their problem for them; you are not some wise old sage with the answer to everything. In fact, even if you have the answer, giving it to them is wrong. The general message is to question your way to their solution, not give it to them. If you give it to them, you are not creating a sense ...