Collection: Parenting

Enjoy this picture book celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same.

"A compelling exploration of the differences between children that make them unique as well as the common humanity that unites them." (Publishers Weekly)

Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different from each other. But inside, they are all alike.

Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations and remind children to accept differences, to recognize similarities, and--most importantly--to rejoice in both.

Camile Thompson loves three things: her best friends Kat and Abbie, planning events, and getting revenge.

When she starts her dream job at the elite Long Beach Island Beach Club, she makes a pact with her besties: For the first time in ten years, she'll try to be more open and make friends. No cutting people off for minor infractions, no closing herself off, and absolutely no tests to prove loyalty.

When Cami strikes up a friendship with her intern Olivia, it's anything but smooth sailing when the mean girls of the Beach Club show up. They love making people miserable and they have their sights set on Cami.

Cami quickly slips back into her old ways of petty payback. The only ally she seems to be able to tolerate is the hot bartender who works across the street.

But when his Beach Club connections come to light, Cami realizes this may be the cruelest summer ever.

The bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research.

Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment bond, just like that between mother and child, and shows us how to develop our "love sense" -- our ability to develop long-lasting relationships.

Love is not the least bit illogical or random, but actually an ordered and wise recipe for survival. Love Sense covers the three stages of a relationship and how to best weather them; the intelligence of emotions and the logic of love; the physical and psychological benefits of secure love; and much more. Based on groundbreaking research, Love Sense will change the way we think about love.

A veteran psychologist presents a proven roadmap to help ADHD kids succeed in school and life

You've read all the expert advice, but despite countless efforts to help your child cope better and stay on track, you're still struggling with everyday issues like homework, chores, getting to soccer practice on time, and simply getting along without pushback and power struggles.

What if you could work with your child, motivating and engaging them in the process, to create positive change once and for all? In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD--and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline's advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed. Topics include:

* Setting mutual goals that foster cooperation
* Easing academic struggles
* Tackling everyday challenges, from tantrums and backtalk to staying organized, building friendships, and more.

With useful exercises and easy-to-remember techniques, you'll discover a variety of practical strategies that really work, creating positive change that will last a lifetime.

A heartfelt story that takes you on a journey of how one family came to be with the help of doctors and a special gift. Through magical storytelling and captivating illustrations, it conveys a powerful message that the love families share can transcend genetic connections. Exploring the unique ways to become a family through IVF, donor conception or surrogacy, The Best Thing is You inspires children to see themselves as extraordinary and cherished, no matter how their family came together.

In his debut collection of personal essays, Emmy-nominated screenwriter Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Just Shoot Me, Beavis and Butt-Head, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Tacoma FD) recounts the true stories of a sensitive, anxious man searching for the things that are most important: identity, love, forgiveness, and redemption.

A cross between David Sedaris and Neil Simon, Michael discovers his unlikeliest moments of growth: he fakes his way onto a college-football team to experience a moment of grace; gets caught lying during a Hollywood power meeting; takes advantage of the pandemic lockdown to repair his relationship with his daughters, breaks up with a woman because she can't stop saying "just kidding."

Audaciously funny yet achingly poignant, A Paper Orchestra will have you rethinking the smallest, almost forgotten moments of your life.

Shed your shame. Renew your hope. Rediscover the parent you know you can be.

Is your adoption journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion.

You may be experiencing blocked care-a self-protective mechanism in your nervous system that makes it difficult to connect with your child and maintain compassion. When it happens, it's like your heart seems to have left the relationship. But the good news is you are not a bad parent. You can heal from blocked care, and compassion can be rekindled in your heart.

Written by two adoptive parents who have overcome blocked care, Reclaim Compassion answers the questions, "How did this happen?" and "Will it ever get better?" You'll recognize yourself in the honest stories from the authors and other parents and come to realize that you are not alone.

Rooted in faith and backed by neuroscience, this practical and powerful guide offers a simple step-by-step process for reclaiming compassion for your child and yourself.

"Lisa and Melissa's holistic-brain, body, and spirit-approach to understanding and overcoming blocked care will lead you to personal healing and meaningful connection with your children. Every foster and adoptive parent should read this book!" Jamie Finn, author of Foster the Family, Director, Foster the Family
"Reclaim Compassion practically and compassionately addresses part of parenting that no one wants to talk about. Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa Corkum are the go-to experts on blocked care, and this book is proof. No one understands it better than they do. We can't recommend this book enough!" Mike and Kristin Berry, hosts of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, coauthors of Securely Attached

Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa Corkum serve thousands of adoptive parents by providing post-adoption support

through their podcast, books, speaking, and coaching.

To learn more, find Lisa and Melissa at www.reclaimcompassion.com

Emotions and learning how to handle them are an important part of a child's social emotional development. Guess the Emotions invites young readers to see how the characters on each page react to feeling a certain emotion. Each full-page spread introduces a different emotion, such as feel scared because of thunder; feeling angry because a child had a toy taken away; what we look like when we feel sad; things that make us happy; and advice on how to handle different emotions. Each spread contains 7 flaps with the answer hidden beneath. Children will love to open and explore the 35 flaps throughout the book. With adorable, full-color illustrations throughout, Guess the Emotions is the perfect interactive book to introduce young children to the complex topic of emotions.

An accessible and fun guide to kinky practices for everyone

Everything you wanted to know about kinky practices is covered in this highly entertaining and readable book. Known for her bold, witty prose on all matters related to the bedroom, Kate Sloan makes this an accessible subject for anyone curious about new ways to spice up their sex lives. Whether you are looking for ideas, clarification, or just an enjoyable read, there is plenty here to keep you intrigued. The text is accompanied by helpful tips and illustrations.

Illustrating the myriad ways that mothers provide for their children--piloting airplanes, washing floors, or dancing at a strip club--this book is the first to depict a sex-worker parent. It provides an expanded notion of working mothers and challenges the idea that only some jobs result in good parenting. We're reminded that, while every mama's work looks different, every mama works to make their baby's world better.

Build a stronger relationship in just 8 weeks

All relationships face challenges sometimes. No matter how much you love each other or how long you've been together, learning how to work through conflict is an ongoing process. This workbook shows you how to do it more effectively and respectfully, so you can create a healthy foundation of communication and enjoy each other even more.

What sets this book apart from other couples therapy workbooks:

• A guided format--Stay motivated with weekly advice and activities that are simple to do and easy to understand, on a manageable 8-week timeline.
• A holistic approach--Focus on a different theme each week: communication, intimacy, conflict, money matters, social styles, relationship patterns, values, and love languages.
• Proven strategies--Find tips and techniques written by an expert and rooted in real therapy treatments to repair and strengthen your relationship.

Pick up this couple's workbook today and create a better future together.

Ayurveda, India's ancient and holistic system of health, offers timeless wisdom on the sacred process of bringing life into this world.

Ayurveda Mama offers ways to prepare your body, mind, and life before conception, and ways to nourish your little one throughout pregnancy including tips on diet, lifestyle, herbs and oils so that you experience vibrancy and vitality, growing your little one with love.

You will feel prepared for your unique birthing experience, equipped with Ayurvedic techniques to invoke auspiciousness, balance, and ease. You will have the tools needed to assure that your Sacred Window, or postpartum period, is one of the most profound and memorable experiences of your life; assuring that you are deeply nourished and cared for so that you can care for your little one. You will learn about becoming a newborn mama, the real work of a mama, and how to care for your babe so that he knows, at the core of his being, that he is safe, the world is safe, and that he is deeply loved and wanted.

Ayurveda Mama is for every mama, and for every woman who ever wants to become a mother.

Mom holds a story that only she can share. This keepsake book is a place to record her memories-- whether a special moment from her childhood, an unforgettable adventure, or a piece of advice to share. Use the pages like an interview journal. When complete, each answer Mom offers will create an irreplaceable family keepsake that can be enjoyed by the whole family for generations to come.
Discover new parts of Mom and record moments that have shaped her life with the help of reflective prompts, such as:
o What do you miss most about being a kid?
o Who are some people you admire and why?
o What was one of the toughest lessons you've learned in life?
Ways to use:
- Ask the questions as an interview to create a unique bonding experience between parent and child. You can even record audio or video clips of your conversation to make a truly special heirloom.
- Invite Mom to complete the book on her own so you can capture her words in her own handwriting.
The cover and spine feature foil stamping, creating an elegant gift for Mother's Day or a birthday.

Creating Calm introduces children to relaxation and mindfulness techniques, using the 5 senses, to help them focus on what's around them, be in the moment, and manage feelings and behaviors with healthy coping skills.

Help kids start to heal after grief and loss--for ages 5 to 7

Why Do I Feel So Sad? is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid's book designed to help young children understand their own grief. The examples and beautiful illustrations are rooted in real life, exploring the truth of loss and change, while remaining comforting and hopeful.

Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family.

Why Do I Feel So Sad? is:

• Practical and compassionate--Written for early childhood-aged kids, this book touches on common sources of grief--everything from death to divorce or changing schools.
• Different for everyone--This book normalizes the confusing thoughts and physical symptoms that come with grief, so kids know there's no one right way to feel or heal.
• Tips for grownups--Find expert advice and simple strategies for supporting grieving kids in your life.

Children don't have to go through grief alone; this book provides the tools to help them.

What did the dad say when his son said, "I'm hungry"? "Hi, Hungry, I'm Dad!"

Looking for a joke that's so corny, only a dad could tell it? This laugh-out-loud humor collection contains over 900 kid-friendly, clean dad jokes that will leave kids groaning and giggling. Packed with wholesome humor, Dad Jokes makes an amazing gift for a dad, grandpa, father-to-be or anyone who loves to laugh.

This dad jokes book is filled with 256 pages of jokes by, about and for dads. With hilarious black-and-white cartoons and the cheesiest jokes around, readers young and old will love this book of knee-slappers. Hundreds of jokes are broken into chapters by topic like The Great Outdoors, Are We There Yet? and Perfectly Punny, so you can easily find the perfect joke for a dad in your life.

Dad Jokes makes a great gift for Father's Day, birthdays or other special occasions. Joke books are also ideal for reluctant readers and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy days and more. Plus, sharing jokes with friends and family isn't just fun; wordplay found in jokes and riddles boosts young readers' language skills. Telling jokes helps kids build confidence and social-emotional skills that will help them succeed in school, too.