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Outside, the Sky is Blue

The story of a family told with searing honesty, humour and love

by Christina Patterson ...

'A bracing, heart-lifting read. Patterson is a superb writer' ObserverOUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a heart-breaking yet also truly joyful and wise memoir of growing up, of dealing with mental health and illness, and of what it means to be part of a family that, despite everything, is able to laugh and to love.'A memoir about the loss of faith and hope**. The book journeys to dark places but it's ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

'A bracing, heart-lifting read. Patterson is a superb writer' ObserverOUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a heart-breaking yet also truly joyful and wise memoir of growing up, of dealing with mental health and illness, and of what it means to be part of a family that, despite everything, is able to laugh and to love.'A memoir about the loss of faith and hope**. The book journeys to dark places but it's
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Stepcoupling

Creating and Sustaining a Strong Marriage in Today's Blended Family

by Susan Wisdom, Jennifer Green ...

Love may be sweeter the second time around, but once the bliss of a newfound relationship wears off a little, the reality of being part of a stepfamily sets in. If you are one of the millions of remarried Americans facing the challenge of blending two existing families into one cohesive whole, you are part of a stepcouple—and you know all too well how hard it can be to make your marriage work in ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Love may be sweeter the second time around, but once the bliss of a newfound relationship wears off a little, the reality of being part of a stepfamily sets in. If you are one of the millions of remarried Americans facing the challenge of blending two existing families into one cohesive whole, you are part of a stepcouple—and you know all too well how hard it can be to make your marriage work in
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The Color of Rain

How Two Families Found Faith, Hope, and Love in the Midst of Tragedy

by Michael Spehn, Gina Kell Spehn ...

When unexpected grief brings two families together, how do they start their journey to healing? Join Michael and Gina Spehn--bestselling authors and founders of the New Day Foundation--as they tell their story of resilience, remembrance, and reliance on their shared faith.Matt Kell and Cathy Spehn had known each other since grade school. As adults, they each got married, lived in their hometown, ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

When unexpected grief brings two families together, how do they start their journey to healing? Join Michael and Gina Spehn--bestselling authors and founders of the New Day Foundation--as they tell their story of resilience, remembrance, and reliance on their shared faith.Matt Kell and Cathy Spehn had known each other since grade school. As adults, they each got married, lived in their hometown,
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Remaining You While Raising Them

The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood

by Alli Worthington ...

A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed, ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed,
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Crushing All Hope: Trying to Be a Foster Parent for Manitoba Child and Family Services

by Barry Pomeroy ...

Telling the other side of the adoption and fostering process in Manitoba perhaps inevitably ends up questioning the failures of the government child care system. In this study, I itemize the difficulties dealing with the foster care system that ultimately led to my unsuccessful attempt to become a Manitoba foster parent.Like the impoverished child in the candy store window, both systemic and ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Telling the other side of the adoption and fostering process in Manitoba perhaps inevitably ends up questioning the failures of the government child care system. In this study, I itemize the difficulties dealing with the foster care system that ultimately led to my unsuccessful attempt to become a Manitoba foster parent.Like the impoverished child in the candy store window, both systemic and
... Read more
The Manager Mom Epidemic

How Moms Got Stuck Doing Everything for Their Families and What They Can Do About It

by Thomas Phelan PhD ...

Are you a mom who does it all? This is the book for you.It's impossible to deny—most moms continue to do way more household work and childcare than most dads. Working full time, raising kids, cooking dinner, making sure every appointment and activity is lined up and that everyone gets there on time… no wonder you're tired! But despite all the books and articles lamenting the crushing mental load ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

Are you a mom who does it all? This is the book for you.It's impossible to deny—most moms continue to do way more household work and childcare than most dads. Working full time, raising kids, cooking dinner, making sure every appointment and activity is lined up and that everyone gets there on time… no wonder you're tired! But despite all the books and articles lamenting the crushing mental load
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The Blended Family Parenting Kids With Special Needs: Nine Keys for Building a Happy Stepfamily Caring for Children With Special Needs and Disabilities

by Andrea Campbell ...

Sixty to seventy per cent of stepfamilies (in the USA) fail. Add a disabled child to the mix, and that number skyrockets! This doesn't have to be true for your family; keep reading!The 9-L model illustrated in "The Blended Family Parenting Kids with Special Needs" explores the dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs and disabilities and presents the information in ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sixty to seventy per cent of stepfamilies (in the USA) fail. Add a disabled child to the mix, and that number skyrockets! This doesn't have to be true for your family; keep reading!The 9-L model illustrated in "The Blended Family Parenting Kids with Special Needs" explores the dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs and disabilities and presents the information in
... Read more
Glass Half Full: Our Australian Adventure

Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series, #1

by Sarah Jane Butfield ...

Series Book 1 - Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series
Find out what it takes to keep the Glass Half Full, as challenging life events including grief, loss, PTSD and devastating floods, test this expat step-family to their limits.After enduring divorce and numerous child custody battles, Sarah Jane knew that a fresh start in Australia was their only chance of future happiness and that as a family they were making the right decisions. Living the ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find out what it takes to keep the Glass Half Full, as challenging life events including grief, loss, PTSD and devastating floods, test this expat step-family to their limits.After enduring divorce and numerous child custody battles, Sarah Jane knew that a fresh start in Australia was their only chance of future happiness and that as a family they were making the right decisions. Living the
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If Only He’d Told Me

A foster family pushed to the limits

by Mia Marconi ...

Series series HarperTrue Life – A Short Read
The third in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.Brody had been on the at-risk register since birth but was only removed from his alcoholic parents when he reached the age of six. Foster carer Mia Marconi was thrilled when he first arrived – a boy the same age as her son.It can be so bewildering for foster children when they arrive. The older ones are usually withdrawn and ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

The third in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.Brody had been on the at-risk register since birth but was only removed from his alcoholic parents when he reached the age of six. Foster carer Mia Marconi was thrilled when he first arrived – a boy the same age as her son.It can be so bewildering for foster children when they arrive. The older ones are usually withdrawn and
... Read more
Two Dogs and a Suitcase: Clueless in Charente

Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series, #2

by Sarah Jane Butfield ...

Series Book 2 - Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series
Now with photographs added 28/10/15The title says it all: what we have and where we are. This book, the sequel to Glass Half Full: Our Australian Adventure, follows our French exploits as we endeavour to rebuild our lives in another new country, after spending four and half years in Australia. Our goal, or hope for the immediate future, is to focus positively on the present, so that we can start a ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Now with photographs added 28/10/15The title says it all: what we have and where we are. This book, the sequel to Glass Half Full: Our Australian Adventure, follows our French exploits as we endeavour to rebuild our lives in another new country, after spending four and half years in Australia. Our goal, or hope for the immediate future, is to focus positively on the present, so that we can start a
... Read more
Smart Stepmom, The

Practical Steps to Help You Thrive

by Ron L. Deal, Laura Petherbridge ...

The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don't accept my influence? How shoud I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don't accept my influence? How shoud I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological
... Read more
The Complete Anne of Green Gables Collection

by L.M. Montgomery ...

This book contains several HTML tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Here you will find the Anne of Green ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains several HTML tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Here you will find the Anne of Green
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The Single Girl's Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife

Becoming A Stepmother With Humor And Grace

by Sally Bjornsen ...

A funny, honest, and empathetic resource for the novice stepmother on maintaining sanity, solving hair-raising identity issues, regaining a sense of humor, and surviving what you did for love....What happens when the honeymoon comes to a screeching halt and you're faced with a houseful of rambunctious children, an ever-present ex-wife, and a new husband trying to balance the chaos?This helpful ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

A funny, honest, and empathetic resource for the novice stepmother on maintaining sanity, solving hair-raising identity issues, regaining a sense of humor, and surviving what you did for love....What happens when the honeymoon comes to a screeching halt and you're faced with a houseful of rambunctious children, an ever-present ex-wife, and a new husband trying to balance the chaos?This helpful
... Read more
The Happy Stepmother

by Rachelle Katz ...

You found the love of your life, and you vowed to have, to hold and to stepmother. You always thought that in time you'd grow to be the perfect, loving family. So why does it seem that the harder you try, the more unappreciated you feel?As a stepmother, therapist and founder of the popular Web site stepsforstepmothers.com, Dr. Rachelle Katz knows all too well how challenging stepmotherhood can be. ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

You found the love of your life, and you vowed to have, to hold and to stepmother. You always thought that in time you'd grow to be the perfect, loving family. So why does it seem that the harder you try, the more unappreciated you feel?As a stepmother, therapist and founder of the popular Web site stepsforstepmothers.com, Dr. Rachelle Katz knows all too well how challenging stepmotherhood can be.
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How to Entertain, Distract, and Unplug Your Kids

Tricks, Tools, and Spontaneous Screen-Free Activities

by Matthew Jervis ...

A fun and practical guide to keeping kids engaged and off your phone.Face it. Your kids don’t want you around ALL the time! As much as you’d like to build that go-cart or that amazing tree house for them, you also need a little time for yourself!Sure, we’d all like to hand our kids the phone when things get tough, but down deep we know that screen time will not build world leaders. So how does a ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A fun and practical guide to keeping kids engaged and off your phone.Face it. Your kids don’t want you around ALL the time! As much as you’d like to build that go-cart or that amazing tree house for them, you also need a little time for yourself!Sure, we’d all like to hand our kids the phone when things get tough, but down deep we know that screen time will not build world leaders. So how does a
... Read more
Stepmonster

A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We Do

by Wednesday Martin ...

An honest and groundbreaking guide to understanding the complicated emotions that develop between stepmothers and children.When faced with often overwhelming challenges, what woman with stepchildren is unfamiliar with that “stepmonster” feeling? Half of all women in the United States will live with or marry a man with children. To guide women new to this role—and empower those who are struggling ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

An honest and groundbreaking guide to understanding the complicated emotions that develop between stepmothers and children.When faced with often overwhelming challenges, what woman with stepchildren is unfamiliar with that “stepmonster” feeling? Half of all women in the United States will live with or marry a man with children. To guide women new to this role—and empower those who are struggling
... Read more
The Mindful Parent

Strategies from Peaceful Cultures to Raise Compassionate, Competent Kids

by Charlotte Peterson ...

Over the last four decades, American hospitals have seen a steady increase in children suffering from psychological disorders, peer violence, and suicide attempts. To figure out why this is happening and how to put an end to it, child psychologist Dr. Charlotte Peterson has been spending six months every five years living in indigenous villages and observing their parenting practices. What she's ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Over the last four decades, American hospitals have seen a steady increase in children suffering from psychological disorders, peer violence, and suicide attempts. To figure out why this is happening and how to put an end to it, child psychologist Dr. Charlotte Peterson has been spending six months every five years living in indigenous villages and observing their parenting practices. What she's
... Read more
The Overparenting Epidemic

Why Helicopter Parenting Is Bad for Your Kids . . . and Dangerous for You, Too!

by David Tabatsky, George S. Glass, M.D. ...

Helicopter parents, tiger moms, cosseters, hothouse parents . . .Whatever we label it, overparenting—anxious, invasive, overly attentive, and competitive parenting—may have finally backfired. As we witness the first generation of overparented children becoming adults in their own right, many studies show that when baby boomer parents intervene inappropriately––with too much advice, excessive ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Helicopter parents, tiger moms, cosseters, hothouse parents . . .Whatever we label it, overparenting—anxious, invasive, overly attentive, and competitive parenting—may have finally backfired. As we witness the first generation of overparented children becoming adults in their own right, many studies show that when baby boomer parents intervene inappropriately––with too much advice, excessive
... Read more
The Majewski Curse

by Lisa Dianne McInnes ...

In her debut best-selling true story, Lisa Dianne McInnes urges us to explore the meaning of loss, the evil side of human nature, and the infinite power of love and rising above it all.Between the years 2012 and 2017, like a pile of dominos, Lisa Dianne McInnes watched her life collapse as one traumatic tragedy after another took away her loved ones, leaving her to learn just how quickly life can ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

In her debut best-selling true story, Lisa Dianne McInnes urges us to explore the meaning of loss, the evil side of human nature, and the infinite power of love and rising above it all.Between the years 2012 and 2017, like a pile of dominos, Lisa Dianne McInnes watched her life collapse as one traumatic tragedy after another took away her loved ones, leaving her to learn just how quickly life can
... Read more
Stepfamilies

Love, Marriage, and Parenting in the First Decade

by James H. Bray, John Kelly ...

Based on a landmark longitudinal study, the nation's leading expert on stepfamilies reveals his breakthrough findings and offers the first detailed guide to easing the conflicts of stepfamily life and healing the scars of divorce.There are more than twenty million stepfamilies in America. For most of them, the simple, daily issues that challenge every family are even more anxiety-provoking. After ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Based on a landmark longitudinal study, the nation's leading expert on stepfamilies reveals his breakthrough findings and offers the first detailed guide to easing the conflicts of stepfamily life and healing the scars of divorce.There are more than twenty million stepfamilies in America. For most of them, the simple, daily issues that challenge every family are even more anxiety-provoking. After
... Read more
The Smart Stepdad

Steps to Help You Succeed

by Ron Deal ...

While resources abound for stepmothers, stepfathers are often left to travel a difficult road without clear directions. Ron Deal offers advice for men navigating the stepfamily minefield, including how to connect with stepchildren, being a godly role model, how to discipline, dealing with the biological dad, and keeping the bond strong with one's new spouse. He gives perspective on what the kids ... Read more

$15.19 CAD

While resources abound for stepmothers, stepfathers are often left to travel a difficult road without clear directions. Ron Deal offers advice for men navigating the stepfamily minefield, including how to connect with stepchildren, being a godly role model, how to discipline, dealing with the biological dad, and keeping the bond strong with one's new spouse. He gives perspective on what the kids
... Read more
What to Expect for First-Time Moms: The Ultimate Beginners Guide While Expecting, Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth, and Newborn - A New Mom’s Survival Handbook

by Heidi Oster ...

Pregnancy is an amazing time of life. As a new first-time mother, you may be anxious and confused about what to expect. This guidebook is going to provide you with the information you need to know for every step of your pregnancy.Inside this guidebook, we are going to explore everything that you need to know, week-by-week, for your first pregnancy. Some of the topics that we will look at in this ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pregnancy is an amazing time of life. As a new first-time mother, you may be anxious and confused about what to expect. This guidebook is going to provide you with the information you need to know for every step of your pregnancy.Inside this guidebook, we are going to explore everything that you need to know, week-by-week, for your first pregnancy. Some of the topics that we will look at in this
... Read more
The Wholesome Child

A Nutrition Guide with More Than 140 Family-Friendly Recipes

by Mandy Sacher ...

The North American Edition of the Australian BestsellerIn The Wholesome Child, leading pediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher provides creative and effective strategies and recipes designed to get even the fussiest of eaters to try new, whole foods. Mandy knows switching gears and eating healthier doesn’t happen overnight with young children, but that small changes can make a massive difference to ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

The North American Edition of the Australian BestsellerIn The Wholesome Child, leading pediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher provides creative and effective strategies and recipes designed to get even the fussiest of eaters to try new, whole foods. Mandy knows switching gears and eating healthier doesn’t happen overnight with young children, but that small changes can make a massive difference to
... Read more
Remarried with Children

Ten Secrets for Successfully Blending and Extending Your Family

by Barbara LeBey ...

It's the most daunting task many parents will ever face: bringing two growing families together into one brand new marriage. But even though statistics show that most remarriages are at high risk--especially when there are kids involved--more and more people are learning how to make them work and more and more kids are coming out of them with their psyches and souls intact. This honest and hopeful ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

It's the most daunting task many parents will ever face: bringing two growing families together into one brand new marriage. But even though statistics show that most remarriages are at high risk--especially when there are kids involved--more and more people are learning how to make them work and more and more kids are coming out of them with their psyches and souls intact. This honest and hopeful
... Read more

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