Showing titles in Step Parenting & Blended Families

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.

These days it can often feel like a 'normal' nuclear family is something of a rarity; that most families are varied, broken up or diverse. Children find themselves with step-parents, half-siblings, or living in single-parent households - even having same-sex parents. It's a time when the family unit is a much more flexible arrangement, rather than the biological 'Mom, Dad and their biological children' which was the old configuration of the past. The most common structure away from the traditional is that of two families coming together, creating step-parents and step or half-siblings and ...

This audiobook will guide you through how to parent children that are not your own, offering practical advice, empathetic insights, and proven strategies to navigate the complexities of blended families with confidence and compassion.

What Every Mother Should Know About Her Infants and Young Children by Charles Gilmore Kerley is a practical and insightful guide for parents committed to raising healthy, happy, and well-rounded children. Kerley provides clear advice on child development, nutrition, behavior, and emotional growth, helping mothers understand the unique needs of infants and young children. Through evidence-based guidance and thoughtful explanations, the book equips parents with strategies to foster physical well-being, cognitive development, and moral character from the earliest years. This simplified and ...

SEED is a 30-day spiritual companion for real family life—designed to turn love into practiced wisdom and wisdom into enduring legacy. Using the seedbed as its guiding image, the audiobook shows how small, consistent choices root a home in strength and grow a future that lasts.

Wie können Eltern und Kinder gestärkt aus einer Trennung hervorgehen? Wie gelingt es, gemeinsam die richtigen Weichen für die ganze Familie zu stellen, wenn man noch mit den eigenen verletzten Gefühlen zu kämpfen hat? Die erfahrene Familienpsychologin Marianne Nolde hat mit vielen Trennungsfamilien gearbeitet und selbst eine Scheidung erlebt. Sie weiß, worauf es ankommt, damit Eltern und Kinder diese einschneidende Zeit gut verkraften.

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.

Is the glass half-empty or half full? Sometimes life influences our view and alters our perception. In 1997, life changing events almost destroyed me. At my lowest point, and just in time, I met Nigel. He helped me to discover how a positive attitude can change everything.In 2008, with good times ahead of us, my glass was half-full. As a family, we made the biggest and most difficult decision of our lives; part of our family would immigrate to Australia. We lived the Australian dream, embracing adventure until adversity came to test us.

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.

In Stepmother, Bass explores the complex emotional, material, and spiritual terrain we share with our stepchildren, and with their other parents. Bringing together insights from sociology, history, clinical studies, and literature, she unpacks practical questions to help listeners explore the deeper issues: What is my definition of home? How does this relationship affect all the other relationships in this family? And how do I deal with the emotional triangles of stepfamily life?

OUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a beautifully drawn, heartbreaking yet also joyful memoir of growing up, of happiness and love, of living with physical and mental ill health, and of being the only one left of a family that had once had so much colour and life. When Christina Patterson's brother Tom...

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...

You can't blame me for letting, Jax my silver fox neighbor SEAL, into my bed. I'm new in town needing a fresh start with my two kids and he is more than happy to be my personal welcoming committee. And I'm more than happy to get kids to bed early. I can't stop my heart from racing when he pins me up against the wall. I'm ready to give whatever he wants to claim. But suddenly, my ex shows up. I need help and so I have to tell Jax. Turns out I'm not the only one running away from a troubled past. Jax's military past unexpectedly puts the kids and I in danger. We need some quick decisions, or ...

A Heartwarming Holiday Story About Love, Loss, and the Power of Second Chances When unexpected tragedy strikes, Kliff’s world is turned upside down and young Dianne is left orphaned and afraid. Faced with a life-altering decision, Kliff chooses to step in, becoming her guardian and embarking on an emotional journey that will change them both forever. Haunted by grief and guarded by fear, Dianne resists Kliff’s efforts to create a home filled with love and safety. But Kliff’s compassion and quiet strength begin to chip away at the walls around her heart. As Christmas nears, their bond ...

The moment I saw Stella at the gym, I knew I had to claim her. An instant forbidden attraction too hot to deny. Her curvy backside and seductive smile weren’t just amazing—they were a challenge I couldn’t resist. Our flirty banter quickly turned into the most erotic night of passion, revealing desires for power, control, and surrender we never knew we craved. Stella, a high-powered CEO twelve years my senior, has given up on love and relationships. A commanding presence in the boardroom, but secretly seeking surrender behind closed doors. And as a Navy man on the brink of deployment, ...

Naomi I want a tattoo and Cray is the only one I’d ever let do it. When he works on me, and he has to work in some really sensitive and private areas, the tension skyrockets between us. I literally want to go cray-cray (as my daughters would say), cause he’s driving me wild. But things get out of hand with my two girls and Cray sacrifices himself to make sure my family stays healthy and happy. I might’ve started out as a client, but I can’t help but want more. It’s time to break every rule with you, Cray Cray My first rule: Don’t ask me my real name. I won’t tell you. My ...

A father’s love is forever — now celebrate it with 90 days of daily encouragement, affirmations, and inspiration. Being a dad is one of life’s greatest callings. Fathers give strength, protection, laughter, wisdom, and an unshakable love that lasts a lifetime. Yet even the strongest dad sometimes needs a reminder of just how deeply he matters and how much his love shapes the lives around him. A Father’s Love Is Forever is a 90-day journey of encouragement and reflection, created to honor dads with words that speak straight to the heart.

Blurb Kami Waters is a strong, independent woman. She’d built her exclusive client list through hard work and long hours devoted to the Baker, Rabun, & Roberts Law Firm of Atlanta, to attain partner. She’d done whatever it took and let nothing stand in her way. Nothing. Legally that is. Ignored, once again, in favor of becoming partner, she’d had enough. She’d chosen to attain a leave of absence from the firm, while she considered her future. As she reflected over the years at the firm, pleasure in her position and an emptiness pooled. She wasn’t happy in her current situation, ...

How to Find Love Again After Divorce, Heal from a Failed Marriage, and Build the Relationship You Actually Want by Scott L Adams Are you struggling to find love again after a devastating divorce? If you've been through a failed marriage and wonder if you'll ever find true love again, you're not alone. Maybe your ex-spouse said they "fell out of love." Maybe they chose someone else. Maybe addiction, betrayal, or simply growing apart destroyed everything you thought you'd built together. Whatever happened, you're left wondering: How do you find love again when your heart has been shattered ...

Turns out the SEAL I slept with is my best friend's older brother and my new boss...oops. The grumpy hot, tatted SEAL saved my life. So his reward was a night of unbelievable passion. I didn't know he was my best friend's older brother, and my new boss. He acts like he has a vendetta against me, but secretly kisses me in his office. Next thing you know I'm pinned up against the wall begging for more. But something doesn't seem right. Now I'm planning his best friend's wedding, and secrets are finally starting to be revealed. Can I rekindle this flame or has it been snuffed out before it ...