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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In her international bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, Amy Morin taught us what it takes to be mentally strong. Now she teaches parents the unhealthy habits to avoid in order to raise mentally strong children.Do you prevent your child from making mistakes Do you give your child power over you Do you parent out of guilt If so, you're not alone. Every parent wants to provide the best and safest future for their child. But in today's increasingly complicated and scary world, many parents have taken things a step too far, mistakenly believing that giving their children the best chance at a successful life involves trying to shield them from pain and reality.From free-range parenting to helicopter parenting, many of today's popular parenting practices aren't allowing parents to teach children the skills they need to become mentally strong adults. In 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, Morin demonstrates to parents through easy-to-follow steps what not to do-the unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that hold adults back from raising mentally strong children. Drawing on the insight she has gained from her experiences as a psychotherapist, an expert in family and teen therapy, and a foster parent, Morin combines case studies, practical tips, and proven exercises to help children of all ages-from preschoolers to teenagers-build the mental muscle and grit they need to grow stronger and become prepared for a better, brighter future.The 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, They Don't Condone a Victim Mentality, They Don't Parent out of Guilt, They Don't Make Their Child the Center of the Universe, They Don't Allow Fear to Dictate Their Choices, They Don't Give Their Child Power over Them, They Don't Expect Perfection, They Don't Let Their Child Avoid Responsibility, They Don't Shield Their Child from Pain, They Don't Feel Responsible for Their Child's Emotions, They Don't Prevent Their Child from Making Mistakes, They Don't Confuse Discipline with Punishment, They Don't Take Shortcuts to Avoid Discomfort, They Don't Lose Sight of Their Values Features Summary In today's world, many parents over-react to events by trying to shield their children from pain and reality. But children need to learn skills that will help them become mentally strong adults... Author Amy Morin Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20180417 Pages 352 ISBN 0-06-269758-7 ISBN 13 978-0-06-269758-5

 Mahlangeni, the Tsonga word for 'meeting place', is one of the most remote ranger stations in the Kruger National Park.  Far from everywhere, this isolated corner of the wilderness was home for eleven years to Kobie Kruger, wife of the ranger in charge of the station, and their three daughters. Running a household and raising a family in a place where leopards, elephants, snakes and the like are your only neighbours, where you have no telephone, and where a trip to town means first crossing a river full of hippos and crocodiles is hardly a straightforward business.  But Kobie tackled each problem with undaunted pragmatism and an energy that gives new meaning to the word resourceful. Written with warmth, humour and a charm that reflects her deep love of the solitude of wilderness and her respect for its creatures, great and small, her story of life at Mahlangeni will delight all lovers of wild places. Soft cover, fairly good condition.  Mild signs of wear.  Rubber stamp marking on first page. Dimensions: 130x198x20.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A mother's memoir about raising a blended family, meditating on a different way of life, and bird-watching with her son, Yeats. Lynn is the mother of a blended family of four children. "Birding with Yeats" documents the five-year period when she and her youngest son start bird watching, when he's 13, as a way to spend time in nature and away from everyday stress. She describes the many trips they take together and the few that also include his father, Ben. The only other person Yeats has found who understands and wants to bird watch is his mother. Plus, she has a car. When Yeats is eighteen, he begins to go birding on his own and Lynn must learn to let go. Over the course of these five years, she learns a lot more about birds than she ever dreamed possible, but she also experiences a unique closeness with her son and the wonder that comes with the beauty of the natural world. Features Summary A mother's memoir about raising a blended family, meditating on a different way of life, and bird-watching with her son, Yeats. Lynn is the mother of a blended family of four children... Author Lynn Thomson Publisher House of Anansi Press Release date 20140511 Pages 297 ISBN 1-77089-389-X ISBN 13 978-1-77089-389-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A National Book Award Finalist! In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery - Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents - two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. Hey, Kiddo is a profoundly important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive. Features Summary A National Book Award Finalist! Hey, Kiddo is a profoundly important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive. Author Jarrett Krosoczka Publisher Scholastic US Release date 20190103 Pages 320 ISBN 0-545-90248-7 ISBN 13 978-0-545-90248-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days By every indication, Gina Pastore was enjoying the fruits of a long marriage after raising two children. She and her husband, Frank, were childhood sweethearts whose lives unfolded like a Hollywood movie: he found fame pitching for the Cincinnati Reds; she tended to the home fires with a son and daughter. It was during Frank's big league career that they turned their priorities from materialism to the things in life that really matter: God, family, and integrity. When Frank retired, he went into ministry, but even such a noble pursuit had its difficulties. Then in 2004, Frank became the host of the Frank Pastore Show on KKLA, a Christian radio station in Los Angeles. His weekday program quickly became popular. And then one afternoonwhile commuting home on his Honda VTX 1800 motorcycletheir lives changed forever in an instant. What follows is Gina's account of the "rest of the story"and a reminder that in times of trouble and tribulation, God calls us to persevere and trust in Him. Features Summary By every indication, Gina Pastore was enjoying the fruits of a long marriage after raising two children. She and her husband, Frank, were childhood sweethearts whose lives unfolded like a Hollywood movie: he found fame pitching for the Cincinnati Reds; she tended to the home fires with a son and daughter... Author Gina Pastore (Author), Dennis Prager (Foreword by), Mike Yorkey (Editor) Publisher Core Media Group Release date 20180502 Pages 288 ISBN 0-9983935-8-4 ISBN 13 978-0-9983935-8-2

Now a major motion picture from Lionsgate starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, and Naomi Watts. MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST The perennially bestselling, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, “nothing short of spectacular” (Entertainment Weekly) memoir from one of the world’s most gifted storytellers. The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette’s brilliant and charismatic father captured his children’s imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was a free spirit who abhorred the idea of domesticity and didn’t want the responsibility of raising a family. The Walls children learned to take care of themselves. They fed, clothed, and protected one another, and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered. The Glass Castle is truly astonishing—a memoir permeated by the intense love of a peculiar but loyal family.

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) "New York Times"bestselling author Lili St. Crow thrilled legions of fans with her dark paranormal series"Strange Angels."Now she has crafted an evocative update of Snow White, set in a vividly imagined world and populated by unforgettable new characters. When Camille was six years old, she was discovered alone in the snow by Enrico Vultusino, godfather of the Seven the powerful Families that rule magic-ridden New Haven. Papa Vultusino adopted the mute, scarred child, naming her after his dead wife and raising her in luxury on Haven Hill alongside his own son, Nico.Now Cami is turning sixteen. She s no longer mute, though she keeps her faded scars hidden under her school uniform, and though she opens up only to her two best friends, Ruby and Ellie, and to Nico, who has become more than a brother to her. But even though Cami is a pampered Vultusino heiress, she knows that she is not really Family. Unlike them, she is a mortal with a past that lies buried in trauma. And it s not until she meets the mysterious Tor, who reveals scars of his own, that Cami begins to uncover the secrets of her birth to find out where she comes from and why her past is threatening her now." Format:Paperback / softback Pages:328

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The views and experiences of multiracial people as parents The world's multiracial population is considered to be one of the fastest growing of all ethnic groups. In the United States alone, it is estimated that over 20% of the population will be considered "mixed race" by 2050. Public figures-such as former President Barack Obama and Hollywood actress Ruth Negga-further highlight the highly diverse backgrounds of those classified under the umbrella term of "multiracial." Multiracial Parents considers how mixed-race parents identify with and draw from their cultural backgrounds in raising and socializing their children. Miri Song presents a groundbreaking examination of how the meanings and practices surrounding multiracial identification are passed down through the generations. A revealing portrait of how multiracial identity is and is not transmitted to children, Multiracial Parents focuses on couples comprised of one White and one non-white minority, who were mostly "first generation mixed," situating her findings in a trans-Atlantic framework. By drawing on detailed narratives about the parents' children and family lives, this book explores what it means to be multiracial, and whether multiracial identity and status will matter for multiracial people's children. Many couples suggested that their very existence (and their children's) is a step toward breaking down boundaries about the meaning of race and that the idea of a mixed-race population is increasingly becoming normalized, despite existing concerns about racism and racial bias within and beyond various communities. A critical perspective on contemporary multiracial families, Multiracial Parents raises fundamental questions about the future significance of racial boundaries and identities. Features Summary The views and experiences of multiracial people as parents The world's multiracial population is considered to be one of the fastest growing of all ethnic groups... Author Miri Song Publisher New York University Press Release date 20171001 Pages 192 ISBN 1-4798-2590-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4798-2590-5

  2012. Firm soft cover. 400 pages. Very good condition; like new. Und er 1kg.   Walk with an African adventurer, whose ancestors arrive in Cape Town when Napoleon is conquering Europe. Befriending Shaka, chief of the Zulu, they settle in Rhodesia, today’s Zimbabwe. Deep insights and experience of living and fighting for survival through Colonial occupation to Nationalist ‘free’ Africa today. An extraordinary continent, that excites, inspires and baffles. Living in the beautiful, remote Zambezi valley through the country’s ‘freedom fighter’ war, Rob and wife, Sandy, pioneer a big Safari lodge in Zimbabwe – Fothergill Island on Lake Kariba – raising their family of three daughters there. Laugh, cry, and discover in escapades that stretch the imagination, where ‘doing your thing’ isn’t always plain sailing. Huge challenges. Meet with the Creator of the awesome wilderness, in a world where nothing is ever the same, where angels dare to walk, and thorn bushes entangle.  

 At the tender age of 18, Nazneen's life is turned upside down.  After an arranged marriage to a man twenty years her elder, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village for a block of flats in London's East End.  In this new world, where poor people can be fat and even dogs go on diet, she struggles to make sense of her existence - and to do her duty to her husband.  A man of inflated ideas (and stomach), he sorely tests her compliance. But Nazneen submits, as she must, to Fate and devotes her life to raising her family and slapping down her demons of discontent.  Until she becomes aware of a young radical, Karim. Against a backdrop of escalating racial and gang conflict, they embark on an affair that finally forces Nazneen to take control of her life... Soft cover, good condition. 491 pages.  Some foxing.