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The Conscious Parent's Guide to Gender Identity: A Mindful Approach to Embracing Your Child's Authentic Self (The Conscious Parent's Guides)
by Darlene TandoIf your child is questioning their gender identity, you may have questions of your own. The Conscious Parent's Guide to Gender Identity helps answer those questions, providing a relationship-oriented approach to supporting your child's journey. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view. Using this mindful method, you can support and guide your children as they discover their authentic selves. With this easy-to-navigate guide, you'll learn how to...Communicate openly with your child about gender identityEmpower your child to make their own decisionsCreate a welcoming environment at homeGuide your child through social and medical transitionsHelp your child feel comfortable with friends, at school, and in your communityDeal with others' opinions about your parenting choicesPlan a happy, successful future for you and your childThis mindful method of parenting will allow you and your children to strengthen your bond while allowing them to be who they truly are.
The Conscious Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline
by Jennifer CostaHelp your child learn self-discipline, cooperation, and responsibility!When a child misbehaves, the situation can quickly escalate into an uphill battle of yelling, tears, and resistance--on both sides. But what if you could avoid all that? Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand the reasons and motivations behind behaviors. This relationship-centered approached means that you respect your child's point of view as you both learn how to create a mutually-beneficially set of behavioral rules. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help nurture important social development.Parent coach Jennifer Costa teaches you how to:Communicate openly with your child about proper behaviorBuild a supportive home environmentDetermine your child's behavioral triggersLearn strategies that will help your child feel calmTeach your child long-term coping skillsDiscipline your child without embracing angerWith The Conscious Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline, you will learn to create a calm and mindful atmosphere for the whole family, while helping your child feel competent, successful, and healthy.
The Conscious Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline: A Mindful Approach for Building a Healthy, Respectful Relationship with Your Child
by Jennifer CostaHelp your child learn self-discipline, cooperation, and responsibility!When a child misbehaves, the situation can quickly escalate into an uphill battle of yelling, tears, and resistance--on both sides. But what if you could avoid all that? Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand the reasons and motivations behind behaviors. This relationship-centered approached means that you respect your child's point of view as you both learn how to create a mutually-beneficially set of behavioral rules. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help nurture important social development.Parent coach Jennifer Costa teaches you how to:Communicate openly with your child about proper behaviorBuild a supportive home environmentDetermine your child's behavioral triggersLearn strategies that will help your child feel calmTeach your child long-term coping skillsDiscipline your child without embracing angerWith The Conscious Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline, you will learn to create a calm and mindful atmosphere for the whole family, while helping your child feel competent, successful, and healthy.
The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys: A mindful approach to raising a confident, resilient son * Promote self-esteem * Encourage positive communication * Strengthen your relationship
by Cheryl L ErwinThe tools you need to foster a positive, supportive relationship with your son! Concerns about self-esteem, peer pressure, and behavior can make raising healthy, happy boys seem overwhelming--but it doesn't have to be. With the help of The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys, you can encourage open communication with your son. With patience and everyday mindfulness, you can guide your boys from childhood through those challenging developmental years. This easy-to-use guide explains how you can help your son:Communicate effectively with othersStrengthen self-image and resist peer pressureDefine and exhibit acceptable behaviorKeep their commitments to family, community, and themselvesFamily therapist Jennifer Costa provides you with the information and support you need for parenting with flexibility, resilience, and love so you can create a calm, happy environment for raising well-adjusted, confident boys.
The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Girls: A mindful approach to raising a strong, confident daughter * Promote self-esteem * Build resilience * Improve communication
by Erika V Shearin KarresThe tools you need to foster a positive, supportive relationship with your daughter! Raising a confident, self-assured girl in today's world is complicated, but it can be done--with the help of The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Girls. Inside, you'll find the strategies you need to help your daughter navigate through her world of school cliques, confusing media messages, and pressures to be a "good girl." With smart, comprehensive advice on the trials and triumphs of raising a daughter with patience, this concise guide explains how you can:Deal with cliques, bullies, and peer pressureCommunicate effectively and sensitively with your daughterStrengthen self-image, resist peer pressure, and promote self-esteemBuild emotionally healthy relationshipsRebecca Branstetter, PhD, and Erika V. Shearin Karres, EdD, provide you with the information and support you need for parenting with mindfulness, flexibility, and resilience. You'll be able to create a calm and centered emotional environment for raising well-adjusted, confident girls.
Consejos prácticos de entrenamiento para dejar el pañal para mamás ocupadas
by Paola Pantaleon Daniela KinsellaEste libro está lleno de consejos que te ayudarán en tu travesía única de entrenamiento a tus hijos para dejar el pañal. Cuando tenía seis niños, todos de seis años o menos, solía preguntarme cómo pasaría a través de esa etapa sin volverme loca. Era cansado y desafiante. Recuerdo amigos diciéndome que pasaría rápidamente, y que lo extrañaría algún día. Aún no puedo decir que lo extraño, dado que el menor de mis ocho hijos apenas tiene dos años, pero ciertamente pasó más rápido de lo que pensé, aun cuando en ese entonces sentía que iba a durar para siempre. Ahora tengo un adolescente y un pre adolescente junto con otras edades interesantes entre nuestros ocho hijos. He entrado en una nueva etapa de mi vida ya que Lucy (la menor) está en el proceso de utilizar el baño por sí misma. Esta semana me di cuenta de que he estado cambiando pañales por más de trece años. Estoy tan lista para cerrar ese capítulo de mi vida de maternidad, especialmente porque mis dos hijos mayores han entrado en una nueva etapa de sus vidas que de muchas maneras es bastante más desafiante que cualquier reto de la niñez que pueda haber enfrentado con ellos, así que estoy realmente emocionada de comenzar esta nueva travesía hacia los años de adolescencia. Recuerdo que solía leer libros de crianza de los hijos en las etapas tempranas de mi vida materna y me preguntaba si esos escritores tenían alguna idea de cómo era tener una vida como la mía. Muchas veces, me sentí sola y malentendida. Yo quería leer un libro escrito por alguien como yo. ¡Un libro real! No soy escritora y no he hecho mucha investigación al respecto del entrenamiento para dejar el pañal. Este libro es un pequeño aliento para los padres o tutores que están en esta etapa de su camino y que muchas veces no tienen idea de si van a tener éxito o no. Lee este panfleto con el corazón abierto, lo puedes
Consent: A novel
by Annabel LyonLONGLISTED FOR THE GILLER PRIZEFrom "this generation's answer to Alice Munro" (Vancouver Sun) comes a sly, sensual, haunting novel about two women whose lives collide when tragedy changes them forever.Saskia and Jenny are twins alike in appearance only: Saskia is a grad student with a single-minded focus on her studies, while Jenny is glamorous, thrill-seeking, and capricious. Still, when Jenny is severely injured in an accident, Saskia puts her life on hold to be with her sister. Sara and Mattie are sisters with another difficult dynamic. Mattie, who is younger, is intellectually disabled. Sara loves nothing more than fine wines, perfumes, and expensive clothing, and leaves home at the first opportunity. But when their mother dies, Sara inherits the duty of caring for her sister. She moves Mattie in with her--but it's not long until tragedy strikes. Now, both Sara and Saskia, having been caregivers for so long, find themselves on their own. Yet through a cascade of circumstances as devastating as they are unexpected, these two women will come together. Razor-sharp and profoundly moving, Consent is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of familial duty, and of how love can become entangled with guilt, resentment, and regret.
Consenting Adult
by Laura Z. HobsonIn the shifting social landscape of America in the 1960s, a mother struggles to understand—and accept—her son&’s homosexualityTessa Lynn considers herself independent and progressive, a liberated woman of the 1960s. And yet, when she receives a letter from her youngest son, Jeff, informing her that he is gay, Tessa is distraught. At a time when homosexuality is regarded as a mental illness, she struggles with how best to be a parent to a gay son—and how to protect her family from the prejudices of the era.Elegant and subtly drawn, Consenting Adult is a stunning tribute to familial bonds, and a sympathetic portrait of a mother whose best intentions are often clouded by the stereotypes of her time.
Consequence of Their Dubai Night
by Nina MilneA wild night in Dubai leads to a life-changing consequence for the self-made billionaire and the aristocrat. But will they find something else they both never expected—love? Find out in the latest Harlequin Romance by Nina Milne.One wild night……will derail their best-laid plans—forever! Aristocrat Stella allowed herself one final act of rebellion before her high society engagement of convenience. Ignoring the sparks of magnetic attraction was not an option when she met self-made billionaire Max Durante in Dubai. Commitment-phobe Max welcomed twenty-four hours of fun with a beautiful stranger, but when Stella—who&’s dominated his thoughts ever since—shows up in his office, the last words he expects to hear are I&’m pregnant!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Consequence of Their Parisian Night
by Michele RenaeIn Michele Renae&’s latest Harlequin Romance novel, jumping into the wrong car lands Cinderella in the arms of an irresistible businessman…and changes her life forever! A CHANCE ENCOUNTER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING Azalea&’s day is not going to plan. Her dream photoshoot in Paris was supposed to be an extraordinary moment in her ordinary life. Instead, she&’s forced to flee the photographer in her designer gown…and jumps into the wrong car. Businessman Sebastian should not be her getaway driver, but as he whisks her away to safety, sparks immediately fly… Spending one night together is inevitable. And the consequence will entwine them forever!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
The Consequences: Stories
by Manuel MuñozLonglisted for the 2022 Story PrizeLonglisted for the 2023 Aspen Words Literary PrizeLonglisted for the 2023 Joyce Carol Oates PrizeShimmering stories set in California’s Central Valley, the first book in a decade from a virtuoso story writer.“Her immediate concern was money.” So begins the first story in Manuel Muñoz’s dazzling new collection. In it, Delfina has moved from Texas to California’s Central Valley with her husband and small son, and her isolation and desperation force her to take a risk that ends in profound betrayal.These exquisite stories are mostly set in the 1980s in the small towns that surround Fresno. With an unflinching hand, Muñoz depicts the Mexican and Mexican American farmworkers who put food on our tables but are regularly and ruthlessly rounded up by the migra, as well as the quotidian struggles and immense challenges faced by their families. The messy and sometimes violent realities navigated by his characters—straight and gay, immigrant and American-born, young and old—are tempered by moments of surprising, tender care: Two young women meet on a bus to Los Angeles to retrieve husbands who must find their way back from the border after being deported; a gay couple plans a housewarming party that reveals buried class tensions; a teenage mother slips out to a carnival where she encounters the father of her child; the foreman of a crew of fruit pickers finds a dead body and is subsequently—perhaps literally—haunted.In The Consequences, obligation can shape, support, and sometimes derail us. It’s a magnificent new book from a gifted writer at the height of his powers.
The Consequences of Love
by Gavanndra HodgeThe must-read memoir about the dazzling days and dark nights of a Chelsea childhood . . .'Brilliant and moving' The Times'Dazzling' Evening Standard'Beautifully written' Marian Keyes'Unflinchingly honest Sunday Times'Superbly written' Guardian'A triumph' i_______Her father was a hairdresser to the rich and famous - he was also their drug dealer.Her mother was an alcoholic fashion model.Her days and nights were non-stop parties - she spent them taking care of her little sister and putting out naked flames.And when her sister dies aged nine, Gavanndra is left alone with her grief. Growing up in the dazzling days and dark nights of her parents' social lives, surviving means fitting into their dysfunctional world, while stopping the family from falling apart . . ._________'A redemptive tale of an emotional reckoning' i'This story will stay with you long after you put the book down' Emma Gannon'There are scenes that will reduce you to tears, but there's also humour, forgiveness and uplifting optimism. By the end of this dazzling debut you just want to give her a huge cheer for coming through' Evening Standard'A masterful writer with a gift for storytelling' i
Considering Kate: Waiting For Nick Considering Kate (Stanislaskis #6)
by Nora RobertsEnjoy the final book in the reader-favorite Stanislaskis series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts.Kate Stanislaski Kimball is done with glamour and fame; she has come home to make a fresh start. The only thing more perfect than the beautiful—dilapidated—building she’s bought for her new dance school is Brody O’Connell, the frustrating and surprisingly fascinating contractor she’s hired for the renovation. As a single father, Brody is determined to resist Kate’s effortless allure. But how long can a man hold out against his own heart?Originally published in 2001.
¡Consíguelo!
by Pedro García Aguado Jaume Serral VenturaImagina que puedes cumplir tu sueño, objetivo, reto o ambición: ser feliz, cambiar de trabajo, dejar de fumar, perder peso, encontrar pareja, aprobar los exámenes de la carrera. No hay sueño que no merezca dar un paso hacia delante. En cada objetivo hay un proceso para conseguirlo y su complejidad depende de cada persona. Que no lo hayas conseguido hasta ahora no significa que no sea posible, sino que seguramente no estás aplicando la estrategia correcta y a través de este libro aprenderás como conseguirlo. ¿Preparado? Estás a punto de conseguir tu reto. Descárgate el vídeo de regalo con los 4 pasos indispensables para conseguir tus retos en consiguelo.com.es
Conspiracies (Shadow Grail #2)
by Mercedes Lackey Rosemary EdghillThe second book in the Shadow Grail series by the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill Spirit and her friends Burke, Loch, Muirin, and Addie have managed to defeat the evil force that has been killing students at Oakhurst Academy for the past forty years--or so they think. When a series of magical attacks disrupts the school, Doctor Ambrosius calls upon alumnus Mark Rider to secure the campus--and start training the students for war. The only student without magic, Spirit doesn't trust Mark or his methods. She knows that Oakhurst isn't safe. And if Spirit and her friends want to live long enough to graduate, they have to find out what is really going on--before it's too late.
A Conspiracy of Silence: a gripping and addictive mystery thriller (DI Gillian Marsh 5)
by Anna LegatA totally gripping Wiltshire mystery: the fifth book in the unputdownable DI Gillian Marsh series. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan and J.R. Ellis.When a body is found in the grounds of a prestigious Wiltshire private school, DI Gillian Marsh takes on the case. The young groundsman, Bradley Watson, has been shot dead, pierced through the heart with an arrow. As the investigation gathers pace, DI Marsh is frustrated to find the Whalehurst staff and students united in silence. This scandal must not taint their reputation. But when Gillian discovers pictures of missing Whalehurst pupil, fifteen-year-old Rachel Snyder, on Bradley's dead body - photos taken on the night she disappeared, and he was murdered - the link between the two is undeniable. But what is Whalehurst refusing to reveal? And does Gillian have what it takes to bring about justice?What readers are saying about Anna Legat:'Brilliant. I didn't want to put it down!''It's a rare author who can keep me guessing until the end - and the ending was a shocker''Plenty of twists and turns''A brilliantly complex spaghetti of unrelated sub-plots to challenge any armchair sleuth''I thoroughly enjoyed this book, reading it cover to cover in a weekend''I shall look out for more from Ms Legat'
A Conspiracy of Silence: a gripping and addictive mystery thriller (DI Gillian Marsh 5)
by Anna LegatA totally gripping Wiltshire mystery: the fifth book in the unputdownable DI Gillian Marsh series. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan and J.R. Ellis.When a body is found in the grounds of a prestigious Wiltshire private school, DI Gillian Marsh takes on the case. The young groundsman, Bradley Watson, has been shot dead, pierced through the heart with an arrow. As the investigation gathers pace, DI Marsh is frustrated to find the Whalehurst staff and students united in silence. This scandal must not taint their reputation. But when Gillian discovers pictures of missing Whalehurst pupil, fifteen-year-old Rachel Snyder, on Bradley's dead body - photos taken on the night she disappeared, and he was murdered - the link between the two is undeniable. But what is Whalehurst refusing to reveal? And does Gillian have what it takes to bring about justice?What readers are saying about Anna Legat:'Brilliant. I didn't want to put it down!''It's a rare author who can keep me guessing until the end - and the ending was a shocker''Plenty of twists and turns''A brilliantly complex spaghetti of unrelated sub-plots to challenge any armchair sleuth''I thoroughly enjoyed this book, reading it cover to cover in a weekend''I shall look out for more from Ms Legat'
The Constable Mavis Upton Adventures Books One to Three: Handcuffs, Truncheon and a Polyester Thong; Whiskey Tango Foxtrot; and Blues, Twos and Baby Shoes (The Constable Mavis Upton Series)
by Gina KirkhamAn ebook collection of three novels that follow the hilarious misadventures of a woman who takes no prisoners—which is never ideal for a police officer. Mavis Upton tackles everything life can throw at her in this humorous, poignant, and moving series of an everyday girl who one day followed a law enforcement dream . . . Handcuffs, Truncheon and a Polyester Thong Single mom Mavis Upton decides to pursue her lifelong ambition to become a police officer. Using her newly discovered investigative skills, she reluctantly embarks on a search to find her errant dad who was last seen years before, making off with her mum&’s much needed coupon for a fabulous foam cup bra all the way from America. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Our hapless heroine Constable Mavis Upton is preparing to step down the aisle with her fiancé Joe, but has to deal with her temperamental teen daughter, as well as investigate a serial flasher on a push bike. Throw a diva drag queen into the mix and readers can expect the usual hilarious Mavis mishaps that made the first book such a hit. Blues, Twos and Baby Shoes Mavis and her daughter Ella are both pregnant. But now Mavis has to deal with a mysterious case involving a blackmailer sending poison pen letters. Can Mavis juggle impending motherhood and her career, maintain a loving relationship with her other half Joe and deal with being a grandmother, all while solving the case? Series praise &“Laugh out loud brilliance, so witty and cleverly written.&” —Samantha Magson &“Hilarious! It&’s true, everyone needs Mavis in their life.&” —Sherrie Hewson &“Such a terrific read!&” —Lorraine Kelly
Constance
by Patrick McgrathThe aloof and enigmatic Constance Schuyler lives alone in Manhattan. At a literary party she meets Sidney Klein, a professor of poetry twenty years her senior. Intoxicated by her chilly beauty, Sidney pursues the young woman with restless determination and soon proposes marriage. Constance accepts, and with some misgivings moves into his dark, book-filled apartment. But Constance is a haunted woman. When her father, a doctor, makes a devastating revelation, she is forced to revisit the childhood she spent with her dissipated sister Iris in a broken-down house on the Hudson River. Meanwhile Iris's lover, Eddie, who plays piano in a cocktail lounge, threatens Constance's already shaky marriage, and before long her world begins to fall apart. Her only consolation is the friendship of Sidney's boy Howard, a strange, delicate child, not unlike Constance herself. . . A compelling story of a troubled marriage and a damaged family, Constance is also a tale of resilience and loyalty, and of the sudden unexpected glimpse of moral inspiration in the midst of crisis that can lead even the most lost of souls back to the light.
The Constant Star (The Hooper Family Saga)
by Jessica StirlingLondon in the Blitz - the story of The Wayward Wife continues in this compelling saga of love and war.Susan Cahill enjoys her job at the BBC - until a bomb destroys the building and brings unwelcome responsibilities and an autocratic new boss, Walter Boscombe. He has no time for ambitious young women from Shadwell and seems determined to break Susan's spirit - and her heart. Breda Hooper, Susan's widowed sister-in-law, and her small son are rescued from the East End's shattered docklands by Danny, Susan's estranged husband. Settled in a shabby caravan in the Vale of Evesham, Breda soon finds herself entangled in village affairs in more ways than one, with only her quick wits, her new friends and the ever dependable Danny to keep her out of trouble.For Susan and Breda, jeopardy comes not from the skies but in the terrible price each must pay for falling in love with men who are not all that they seem to be and who, even in the midst of all out war, will change their lives forever.
The Constantin Marriage (Wedlocked! #53)
by Lindsay ArmstrongAlex Constantin agreed to a marriage of convenience to Tatiana Beaufort because this inexperienced young woman intrigued him. But on their wedding night she asked for a year's grace before making theirs a "real" marriage…insisting on single beds!A year on, Tattie is both alarmed and tempted when her husband suggests they become lovers at last. But she is just as determined that she will not become his proper wife until Alex says, "I love you."
Constantly Craving: How to Make Sense of Always Wanting More
by Marilyn MebergWe want more. More peace. More excitement. More romance. More free time. More chocolate . . .Our cravings are written into our DNA. They’re influenced by our childhood experiences. They’re driving the choices we make as adults. And often, they’re keeping us hungry. Never satisfied. Ever searching.What do they mean? What are we to do with them? Should we feel guilty? Are there solutions?Counselor and author Marilyn Meberg knows all about cravings. She also knows the One who knit us together, desires and all. With wit and compassion, Marilyn helps us understand our appetites, offers advice for managing them here on earth, and encourages us to eagerly await the day when we will find total satisfaction in heaven. In the meantime, Constantly Craving is an excellent reminder that our desires for more can lead us to the One we really need, the only One who will quench our thirst forever. Really? Really!
A Constellation of Minor Bears
by Jen FergusonAward-winning author Jen Ferguson has written a powerful story about teens grappling with balancing resentment with enduring friendship—and how to move forward with a life that’s not what they’d imagined. Before that awful Saturday, Molly used to be inseparable from her brother, Hank, and his best friend, Tray. The indoor climbing accident that left Hank with a traumatic brain injury filled Molly with anger.While she knows the accident wasn’t Tray’s fault, she will never forgive him for being there and failing to stop the damage. But she can’t forgive herself for not being there either.Determined to go on the trio’s postgraduation hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, even without Hank, Molly packs her bag. But when her parents put Tray in charge of looking out for her, she is stuck backpacking with the person who incites her easy anger.Despite all her planning, the trail she’ll walk has a few more twists and turns ahead. . . .Discover the evocative storytelling and emotion from the author of The Summer of Bitter and Sweet, which was the winner of the Governor General's Award, a Stonewall Award honor book, and a Morris Award finalist, as well as Those Pink Mountain Nights, a Kirkus Best Book of the Year!
A Constellation of Roses
by Miranda AsebedoPerfect for fans of Tell Me Three Things and The Astonishing Color of After, A Constellation of Roses is brimming with a magic all its own—lovable and flawed characters, an evocative setting, and friendships to treasure. Ever since her troubled mother abandoned her, Trix McCabe has preferred to stay on the move. But when she lands with her long-lost relatives, she finds out that the McCabe women have talents like her own that defy explanation: pies that cure all ills, palm-reading that never misses the mark, knowledge of secrets that have never been told.Before long, Trix feels like she might finally have found somewhere she belongs. But when her past comes back to haunt her, she’ll have to decide whether to take a chance on this new life . . . or keep running from the one she’s always known.More magic awaits in the stunning companion novel, The Deepest Roots, which Booklist called “a must-read” in a starred review!
Constipation, Withholding and Your Child: A Family Guide to Soiling and Wetting
by Les Eaves Anthony CohnConstipation, Withholding and Your Child is a positive, accessible guide to dealing with the common problems of stool withholding, soiling and wetting in young children. It gives insight into the perspectives of both children and parents, enabling a clear understanding of the issue. Using friendly and informal language, the book examines the different causes of toileting problems, including the arrival of siblings and difficulties at school, and provides practical techniques and strategies to help children overcome these problems. It emphasises the importance of diet and offers advice on how to make using the toilet less frightening, the benefits of keeping a stool diary chart, and what laxatives and medications to use in different circumstances. It provides tips on how to tackle inappropriate lavatorial behaviour sensitively and addresses the issues particular to children with special needs. This book is a reassuring, informative and non-patronising guide to help children overcome toileting problems. It is useful for parents and all professionals who work with children.