For parents who find themselves faced with an endless spiral of conflict, poor behaviour and ineffective discipline, this is the evidence-based parenting program they need. It first focuses on developing a strong relationship between parent and child, before moving on to effective discipline. The principles can be used in each of the child’s environments (at home, at school, with grandparents, etc.), and it also works with children who have been diagnosed with behavioural disorders.

Bestselling author Harriet Lerner focuses on the challenge and the importance of being able to express one's "authentic voice" in intimate relationships.The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice. Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find that their greatest complaints in marriage and other intimate relationships are...

There is always more than one side to any story. After the original confrontation from daughter to mother and mother's response, the father had something to say. Would he own up to what the daughter accused him of, or would he make excuses? Find out in Daddy's Little Girl, the third installment in the series A Letter to My Mother..

“I told God that if he would let us survive this night, I would make it mean something worthwhile. And then, somehow, I felt calmer than I have ever felt. Unreasonably so. Irrationally so. I looked over the scene of our wrecked life and I smiled–a crazy smile for sure–and I looked through the dark at the mad beauty of it.”–Jean SilverwoodAn exhilarating true-life adventure of one family’s extraordinary sea voyage of self-discovery and survival, trag...

This empowering guide is an inspirational roadmap for the millions of men and women navigating a rocky relationship with a former spouse-while trying to maintain a healthy atmosphere for their child. Topics include:* The 7 strategies for peace when an ex refuses to change* Skills for taming former in-laws* Ways to help children cope with a difficult parent* Strategies and alternatives for focusing anger* How to avoid hot-button issues* How to nudg...

AT LAST—SOUND, PRACTICAL RELIEFFOR PARENTS WITH BATTLING KIDS!Imagine. You might never again have to hear the words: “Mommy, Ann drooled on me on purpose.” You could have the answer for every “It’s not fair!” your kids have ever whined at you. Constant sibling squabbling—and the ensuing demand that you pick a side, quick—can wear parents down and totally drain the fun right out of family life. Now in this groundbreaking book, Dr. Anthony Wolf offers...

Parents often feel angry when their children do the wrong things. But responding to children in anger rarely brings about the desired result and can even have a damaging effect instead. Yet anger doesn’t have to be the enemy. It can be a trigger that makes parents even more effective. Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller show them how.Recognizing the very real emotions parents feel, Good and Angry taps into the constructive side of parents’ anger and teaches welcome strate...

Are you a single parent?Feeling lost and alone, with children to take care of?PICKING UP THE PIECES is written by a Malaysian single mother of three. Ten long years as a single parent led Jocelyn Ooi to observe and record her insights in this book, filled with personal anecdotes, life lessons and simple advice for every possible situation a modern Asian single parent may face in today’s fast-paced world. From learning how to accept yourself, connecting with your children an...

Healthier relationships and personal boundaries are just one word away with this inspirational guide on embracing the power of “no”Whether in love, work, family, or the world, the need to say no is sometimes imperative. And rather than accepting another transgression or being bullied, learning to set healthy boundaries is essential for our health and well-being.The Need to Say Noincludes helpful advice on how to say no without fear—and without injury to ei...

Our ancestors gathered around a fire in a circle, families gather around their kitchen tables in circles, and now we are gathering in circles as communities to solve problems. The practice draws on the ancient Native American tradition of a talking piece. Peacemaking Circles are used in neighborhoods to provide support for those harmed by crime and to decide sentences for those who commit crime, in schools to create positive classroom climates and resolve behavior problems, in the workplac...

Have you ever had a secret weighing down on you for so long, that you just can't keep it anymore? The nature of the secret is that it wants to be found out! These are stories of people suffering the hidden shame of abuse, mental illness and tawdry affairs… that are all just waiting to be revealed.Stories include:• The Secret He Couldn’t Share• I Discovered The Secrets Of Sex• Keeping Secrets• The Secrets A Daughter Will Keep• Vacation Getaway...

There must be a better way!The Mad Family Book gives choices!In this book, you can find out how to:*deal with an angry child by giving him positive alternatives.*help your child understand his angry feelings.*express anger in ways that do not hurt others or self.*learn safe and fun ideas for anger release.*learn to speak negative feelings to increase self-esteem.