Collection: Parenting

From the author of Middle School Matters, discover how to bolster any middle schooler's resilience by leveraging the 12 Middle School Superpowers they need to manage disappointment, self-regulate emotions, take healthy risks, and recover from any setback.

Middle school can be one of the toughest times in a kid's life--for them and for their parents and educators. It's filled with transitions, upheaval, and brand new experiences that can be overwhelming and intimidating. But licensed clinical professional counselor Phyllis Fagell has put together a practical, evidence-based, and compassionate guide for parents and educators to help their tweens through most challenging situations.

Middle School Superpowers teaches middle schoolers how to activate the 12 superpowers they need to discover their strengths and navigate tough decisions and disappointment: Flexibility * Belonging * Sight * Bounce * Agency * Forcefield *
Security * Healing * Vulnerability * Daring * Optimism * Balance
Whether they lose a friend, get cut from a team, make a mistake on social media, bomb a test, struggle with negative body image or identity-related issues, or feel weighed down by societal problems, these "superpowers" will help them find their place and thrive. Middle School Superpowers is the key to raising confident, self-aware, independent, and resilient kids who can recover from any setback--now and in the future.

Not every parenting journey looks alike. In this best-selling reference guide, the parents and childcare experts at Mayo Clinic offer a trusted manual on expected--and not so expected--developments that can occur during your baby's first years.

Updated and Revised 2nd edition.

While new and experienced parents alike find that every baby brings its own set of challenges, the Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years offers informative guidance on standard childcare practices, like proper nutrition, indoor and outdoor safety, diapers and toilet training, comforting a fussy baby, and more.

However, more dilemmas face modern-day parents than ever before. This revised reference guide also gives essential--and actually attainable--advice for a new generation of parents, one that faces challenges like single parenthood, work-life balance, delayed child growth and development, and the potential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and other newborn conditions.

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years combines everything you need to know about your baby's first three years in an easy-to-read, convenient guide you can keep and reference throughout every stage of your child's first years. With a detailed, month-to-month calendar, learn what to expect of your baby's growth and development during the first 36 months of its life, and what steps you can take to ensure a foundation of healthy growth and development.

While there is no built-in instruction manual for raising a child, Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years offers expert advice on everything you may need to know about caring for your little one.

A thoughtful, down-to-earth, contemporary guide to help partners identify and address relationship-killing behavior patterns in their own lives.

Good people can be bad at relationships.

One night during his divorce, after one too many vodkas and a call with a phone-in-therapist who told him to "journal his feelings," Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the eighteen-year-old college freshman who adored him to the angry woman who thought he was an asshole and left him. As he pieced together the story of his marriage and its end, Matthew began to realize a hard truth: even though he was a decent guy, he was a bad husband.

As he shared raw, uncomfortable, and darkly humorous first-person stories about the lessons he'd learned from his failed marriage, a peculiar thing happened. Matthew started to gain a following. In January 2016 a post he wrote--"She Divorced Me Because I left the Dishes by the Sink"--went viral and was read over four million times.

Filtered through the lens of his own surprising, life-changing experience and his years counseling couples, This Is How Your Marriage Ends exposes the root problem of so many relationships that go wrong. We simply haven't been taught any of the necessary skills, Matthew explains. In fact, it is sometimes the assumption that we are acting on good intentions that causes us to alienate our partners and foment mistrust.

With the humorous, entertaining, and counterintuitive approach of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and the practical insights of The 5 Love Languages, This is How Your Marriage Ends helps readers identify relationship-killing behavior patterns in their own lives, and offers solutions to break free from the cycles of dysfunction and destruction. It is must-read for every partner no matter what stage-beginning, middle, or even end--of your relationship.

A step-by-step guide to answering your kids' toughest questions

"When people die, where do they go?"

"Why is her skin darker than mine?"

"But how does the baby get in there?"

Don't panic. While we know that the first step to connecting deeply with our kids is being able to communicate, empathize, and answer their biggest queries, what do you do when that tricky-to-answer question comes out of the blue? Sometimes we just don't know what to say, so we simply change the subject or give a quick, throwaway answer--and hope it doesn't come up again. Dr. Robyn Silverman, host of the How to Talk to Kids About Anything Parenting Podcast, gets it. A child development specialist and mom, she'll stick with you every step of the way. In this book, Dr. Robyn takes you through the whole spectrum of kids' curious questions, giving you the strategies and scripts to prepare you for life's most challenging conversations. That way your kids get age-appropriate information straight from you, their trusted source, rather than from peers, the media, or the internet. You'll learn how to develop calm, well-thought-out answers to tricky questions on subjects including:

• Death
• Sex
• Friendship
• Divorce
• Money
• And more!

Drawing on the expertise of dozens of well-known experts, Dr. Robyn's decades of working with children and teens, and her personal experience as a mom, How to Talk to Kids About Anything is a vital resource for parents who value having honest, meaningful conversations with their kids. When you just can't find the right words, this book will be your guide to talking to your kids about anything as they grow from toddlers to teens... and beyond.

"You know that we love you! You're special, brave, and strong. But do you ever wonder how you came along?"

Boasting beautiful illustrations, More Than All The Stars is a children's book that helps explain IVF to little minds. In this magical story, you will follow baby bunny on a journey as they discover the IVF process and how they came to be. Using child-friendly illustrations and explanations, children will gain an understanding of how different families are built and will finish the book feeling valued and fought-for.

Author's Note:

Families are created in so many special and unique ways. In reading this book, I hope that you are able to share your IVF journey with your children in a fun and meaningful way. Every IVF journey is different, and it was my goal to make More Than All The Stars as inclusive as possible. If the verbiage in this book doesn't exactly align with your journey or family dynamics, I hope that with just a few select word changes you will be able to accurately represent your personal story (donor conceived, differing family structures, etc). Your family is special and deserves to be celebrated!

Fire up the cauldron and get witchy in your kitchen with this delightfully creepy cookbook, inspired by the beloved Halloween classic Hocus Pocus!

Celebrate All Hallow's Eve with over 50 dishes inspired by the spellbinding world of Hocus Pocus! Featuring terrifyingly tasty mains, appetizers, and desserts, this family-friendly cookbook includes a creepy roster of recipes that fans will love, including Ring of Salt Pretzels, Witch's Broom Donuts, and more!

Have fun with the whole family making spellbinding recipes while celebrating your favorite witchy sisters.

Featuring full-color photography, comprehensive nutritional information, and helpful tips and tricks, Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook is the essential guide to cooking like a Sanderson sister!

50+ RECIPES: Dishes such as Ring of Salt Pretzels and Witch's Broom Donuts will bring the chilling world of Salem into your kitchen.

STUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of the finished dishes help ensure success.

FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients, making it ideal for any skill level and occasion.

CREEPY GIFT: The ideal companion for every Halloween party, Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook will bewitch fans of the film and cooking enthusiasts alike.

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Hocus Pocus Tarot Deck and Guidebook and Hocus Pocus: 13 Frights of Halloween also available!

Experience the traditional flavors of Hawai'i with an extra-terrestrial twist, courtesy of the Galactic Federation, in the first ever official Lilo and Stitch cookbook!

Create delicious Hawaiian recipes inspired by Disney's Lilo and Stitch with your 'ohana with Lilo and Stitch: The Official Cookbook! The book features both traditional Hawaiian dishes--such as Ahi Poke, Chicken Long Rice, and Lomi Salmon--and original recipes based on foods featured in the film and the beloved characters who enjoy them, including Hukilau Haupia Cake, Pelekai Sweet and Sour Pork, and David's Dawn Patrol Loco Moco. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful food photography, this cookbook will inspire the whole family, from beginner to advanced chefs alike. From appetizers to entrées and drinks to desserts, you'll want to party like Lilo and Stitch with these mouthwatering Hawaiian-inspired recipes. Featuring 50 recipes, stunning full-color food photography, lovable film stills, and iconic movie quotes, this cookbook celebrates a beloved family film through the diverse flavors of Hawai'i.

50 RECIPES: Featuring authentic Hawaiian dishes and recipes inspired by the film, this cookbook includes over fifty recipes for appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts that will satisfy every palate.

MEALS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: With recipes for meat eaters and veggie lovers alike, this cookbook includes a variety of recipes that will delight diners of every age and diet.

AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN CUISINE: Written by Native Hawaiian chef Tim Rita, recipes include authentic, traditional, and local Hawaiian dishes such as Ahi Poke, Chicken Long Rice, and Lomi Salmon.

FILM-INSPIRED RECIPES: This official cookbook features recipes inspired by the film's eccentric assortment of characters, with recipes like Hukilau Haupia Cake, Pelekai Sweet and Sour Pork, David's Dawn Patrol Loco Moco, Pleakley's Pink Stuff Frosé, Luki's Shave Ice, and Experimental Sweet and Savory Bao Buns.

THE DEFINITIVE LILO AND STITCH COOKBOOK: This cookbook is the first official cookbook for Disney's Lilo and Stitch.

A GIFT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: With recipes for everyone, classic film stills, and iconic movie quotes, this cookbook is the perfect gift for fans of this beloved family film.

This must-have companion to the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String--which has sold over 1.5 million copies to date--uses more than 50 art and writing activities (plus bonus reflection cards!) to help build self-esteem and healthy relationships, and to celebrate the power of love.

The bestselling picture book The Invisible String has been used successfully by countless parents, caregivers, therapists, and organizations who work with people coping with separation. Now, The Invisible String Workbook allows readers of all ages who have experienced any kind of separation or loss to delve deeper into their relationships, to engage in healing conversations, and to build stronger attachments. Written in collaboration with Dana Wyss, PhD, an art therapist who has used The Invisible String in clinics for years, this 112-page write-in book will help spread the power of The Invisible String to the communities who most need it--whether it be teachers in the early days of the school year, military families, counselors at grief camps, or everyday families nurturing connections with their loved ones.

Read all the books in The Invisible String series:
The Invisible String Backpack: Your very own tool kit for school--and life!
The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm, and Connect
The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet​
The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Universal Connection
You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby

Splish, splash! Prepare to experience the forces of physics at work. It's time for Baby's bath . . .

Ooh! We made a waterfall . . .
Invite your tubby-time friends to join in.

Even Einstein started somewhere, so who's to say your little genius-to-be won't find inspiration in the bath? Gather up your gear: floating toys, fluffy towels, warm tub, favorite little lab partner (may take multiple attempts). Place tiny tot in the tub (note water displacement), and proceed to explore buoyancy, gravity, and evaporation. Now it's time to make waves and see that third law of motion in action. Go, baby, go! Wait, hold on . . . Stop, baby, stop! In a bright, graphic board book leavened with dry humor, photos of happy tykes and a tongue-in-cheek running dialogue are sprinkled with factual asides that define basic concepts of physics. So don your protective goggles--with a bathtub as a lab bench, your precocious little one can master physics every day!

Road rage. Domestic violence. Professionally angry TV and radio commentators. We're a society that is swimming in anger, always about to snap. Leonard Scheff, a trial attorney, once used anger to fuel his court persona, until he came to realize just how poisonous anger is. That and his intense study of Buddhism and meditation changed him. His transformation can be summarized in a simple parable: Imagine you are circling a crowded parking lot when, just as you spot a space, another driver races ahead and takes it. Easy to imagine the rage. But now imagine that instead of another driver, a cow has lumbered into that parking space and settled down. The anger dissolves into bemusement. What really changed? You-your perspective.Using simple Buddhist principles and applying them in a way that is easy for non-Buddhists to understand and put into practice, Scheff and Edmiston have created an interactive book that helps readers change perspective, step by step, so that they can replace the anger in their lives with a newfound happiness. Based on the successful anger management program Scheff created, The Cow in the Parking Lot shows how anger is based on unmet demands, and introduces the four most common types-Important and Reasonable (you want love from your partner); Reasonable but Unimportant (you didn't get that seat in the restaurant window); Irrational (you want respect from a stranger); and the Impossible (you want someone to fix everything wrong in your life).Scheff and Edmiston show how, once we identify our real unmet demands we can dissolve the anger; how, once we understand our "buttons," we can change what happens when they're pushed. He shows how to laugh at ourselves-a powerful early step in changing angry behavior. By the end, as the reader continues to observe and fill in the exercises honestly, it won't matter who takes that parking space-only you can make yourself angry.

Winner of the Autism Society of America's Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism

A groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world's leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human--this is "required reading...Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive" (Chicago Tribune).

Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of "autistic" symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now, this updated and expanded edition of Dr. Barry M. Prizant's Uniquely Human tackles new language such as shifting from "person-first language" to "identity-first language," diversity of identity in the autism sphere, and the future of autistic advocacy by amplifying the voices of autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

"A must-read for anyone touched by autism...Dr. Prizant's Uniquely Human is a crucial step in promoting better understanding and a more humane approach" (Associated Press). Instead of classifying "autistic" behaviors as signs of pathology, Dr. Prizant sees them as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming. Rather than curb these behaviors, it's better to enhance abilities, build on strengths, and offer supports that will lead to more desirable behavior and a better quality of life.

Uniquely Human is a "brilliant" (Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes) approach to autism in the modern age that provides "common sense [and] practical advice" (Temple Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain) drawn from Dr. Prizant's four-decade career. It conveys a deep respect for people with autism and their own unique qualities. Filled with humanity and wisdom, Uniquely Human "should reassure parents and caregivers of kids with autism and any other disability that their kids are not broken, but, indeed, special (Booklist, starred review).

New York Times Bestseller

Foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw

Ask yourself...are you truly who you want to be? Is this the life you really want? Are you living each day as your best self? What can you change, today?

How would you answer those questions? Think about your daily life. Are you thriving, or going through the motions? Are your days full of work, relationships and activities that are true to your authentic self, or do you feel trapped on a treadmill of responsibility? If you dream of a better life, now is the time to turn your dream into reality. And the tools you need are within your grasp, to design a life that is fulfilling on the deepest levels. Best Self will show you how.

Mike Bayer, known to the thousands of clients whose lives he has changed as Coach Mike, has helped everyone from pop stars to business executives to people just like you discover the freedom to be their best selves. By asking them and leading them to ask themselves a series of important but tough questions--such as "What are your core values?" "Do you go to bed each day more knowledgeable than when you woke up?" and "Am I neglecting some aspect of my physical health out of fear or denial?"--he helps them see what their Best Selves and Anti-Selves really look like. As a mental health specialist, a personal development coach, and an all-around change agent, Mike has seen the amazing ways in which lives can improve with honesty and clarity. He understands our struggles intimately, because he's faced--and overcome--his own. And he knows that change is possible.

By working through each of the Seven SPHERES of life--Social, Personal, Health, Education, Relationships, Employment and Spiritual Development--Best Self is an accessible and interactive book that distills all of Coach Mike's wisdom into a compact, focused guide that will ignite anyone's desire for change. Chock full of revealing quizzes, and full of provocative questionnaires, Best Self will empower you to embrace your authenticity, acknowledge what is holding you back, and break through to live a passionate life to the fullest, forever.

Together you've crafted a uniquely wonderful love story, full of laughter, sweet moments, and the best of memories. Capture those details in this unique fill-in book. With playful prompts like, I will never get tired of the way we____________, and I'm pretty sure the stars brought us together so we could_____________, you'll create a keepsake gift that celebrates all the amazing ways your us is so special. Features foil stamping and UV spot gloss on a hardcover.

Every family is different. But in the end, all families have the same core values of love, kindness and acceptance. The real question is... what does family mean to you?

Small, big, colorful and fun - a family can be so many things. Every family is special, and this book celebrates all forms of living together: no one is left out.

"Family Means..." is a charming and heart-warming children's picture book about family, diversity, inclusion and the joy of everyday life. The simple and easy-to-understand sentences are perfect for little readers and make this book ideal for story time or nighttime reading.

The beautifully hand-drawn color illustrations depict family life and teach children that while families may look and sound different, we are all united in love.

There is even a bonus activity section where you can draw your family and write your own answer to the question: What does family mean to you?

So, are you ready to find out the true meaning of family? Open the book and let's get started!

Mom's love and support have shaped your world and who you are within it. This is a celebration of the difference she makes every day. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this endearing gift book combines adorable hand-drawn illustrations and sweet sentiments to thank Mom for her open arms and open heart. It's an honoring gift for Mother's Day, a birthday, or just because.