Collection: Self-Development

Writing in cursive, or script, is fun and rewarding! Cursive can improve hand-eye coordination, foster patience, and provide satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. User-friendly workbook contains cursive letters, words, and sayings to trace and copy. Days of the week, months, seasons, and a place to practice signing your own name are also included. 80 pages.

Does your child shy away from trying new things? Perhaps they have experienced a big change recently and are finding it difficult to articulate their feelings? Do they feel out-of-control at times and want to understand why? These are signs that your child is ready to learn more about how to thrive during life's big and little changes.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills to articulate their feelings and regulate their moods. It's aimed at children ages 8 to 12 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child's emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

I Can Handle Change is full of great information, fun activities, and top tips to help your child feel happy and balanced. Activities include:

• My name poem
• Mindful coloring
• Positive affirmations
• Transform your thoughts
• Slow down with senses
• What I can and can't control
• Looking for rainbows
• Asking for help
• Make a tiny house
• Take a mindful walk
• Design a mandala
• and more!

Your child will be guided, with the help of Zig--a friendly and supportive character they can identify with--through fun and engaging activities interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations, and practical information for parents and caregivers.

The Call of Self: Psychosynthesis Life Coaching takes readers on a journey to the depths and heights of a transpersonally oriented life coaching methodology. Psychosynthesis, most simply stated, is a name for the process of personal and spiritual growth: the natural tendency in all people to evolve at ever more inclusive levels of organization. In its more specific sense, Psychosynthesis is a name for the conscious attempt to cooperate with the natural process of personal development. All beings contain within them a drive to become the fullest realization of themselves. This process can be supported consciously, and Psychosynthesis, especially in a strong allied relationship such as coaching, is one means to do this.

Life Coaching has been destined to find a home in the powerful methodology of psychosynthesis, and this book is designed to introduce this work to professionals in the field of coaching, those who may be interested in entering this blossoming field and the many individuals who, themselves, are seekers on the path of Realization.

This edited book covers areas of Coaching from the classic life, business and wellness coaching into more distinct areas of coaching, including trauma, career, ecology, yoga, body work, spiritual practice, gender, empowerment of the will and more.

Edited by Dr. Dorothy Firman, a New York Times best selling author and Psychosynthesis Life Coach and trainer, authors from around the world offer their expertise in specialty areas of coaching as well in the experiential world of being a Coach and ally in service of creating a safer and saner world.

Section headings include: Psychosynthesis Life Coaching: The Goodness of Fit; Transpersonal Coaching: The Call of Purpose Meaning and Values; Inviting Transformation: The Deep Work of Psychosynthesis Coaching; People with People: Working in Systems; Coaches Evolving; Personal and Professional Perspectives on the Field; Past, Present & Future

Cooperating effectively with this process can be assisted by a conceptual understanding of the nature of this evolution, and by practical techniques. Psychosynthesis provides these and integrates them into an inclusive and ever-growing framework designed to support the individual, groups, and the planet in their process of unfolding.

As an inclusive approach to human growth, Psychosynthesis dates from 1911 and the early work of Roberto Assagioli, an Italian Psychiatrist. Though one of the pioneers of psychoanalysis in Italy, Assagioli maintained that Freud had not given sufficient weight to the "higher" aspects of the human personality, and recognized a need for a more inclusive concept of humanity. From this beginning Assagioli and an increasing number of helping professionals have worked to develop and refine this inclusive view of human growth.

How do you define hope and healing when faced with an early death?

At 35 and newly married, psychotherapist and Buddhist practitioner Teri Dillion had tidy answers on offer for creating a meaningful and beautiful life. But once diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and told to get her affairs in order before facing total paralysis and death, she finds all smug psychology and easy equanimity no match for her new harrowing prognosis.

With a humorous exploration of the current landscapes of alternative medicine and self-help, No Pressure, No Diamonds recounts Teri's powerful journey while shedding light on the fragile blessings of embodiment in general. As she grows increasingly disillusioned with toxic positivity and bypassing spiritual gurus in her determined pursuit of a miraculous cure, she's forced to examine her deepest beliefs and define her own faith about hope, and healing.

Inspiring, entertaining, and deeply moving, this memoir will resonate with anyone forced to grapple with chronic or terminal illness. Teri's story teaches us how the most brilliant jewels of meaning and resilience can be found not in conventional narratives of triumphant recovery, but in what we painstakingly and lovingly carve for ourselves out of life's roughest blows.

Roger Priddy's My First Wipe Clean: Words is an ideal introduction to first words for your baby or toddler.

This board book has simple first words that encourage young children to develop their vocabulary.

Its handle shape and bold, colorful design make it a fun learning tool, and the wipe clean pages mean children can practice pen control again and again. It even comes with its own dry-wipe pen.

Part of the Priddy Learning series which also includes; Priddy Learning: My First Clock Book, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean ABC, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Pen Control, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Starting School Priddy Learning: Priddy Learning: My First Farm, Priddy Learning: My First Grocery Store, Priddy Learning: My First Animals, Priddy Learning: Ready for School, and Priddy Learning: My First Let's Spell.

Discover how giving of yourself can lead to some of the most joyous moments in your life--in a book that "deserves a special place on that shelf reserved for truly practical wisdom" (Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People).

Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one another--at home, at work, on the street, on the phone.... We do what we can. Yet so much comes up to complicate this natural response: "Will I have what it takes?" "How much is enough?" "How can I deal with suffering?" "And what really helps, anyway?"

In this practical helper's companion, the authors explore a path through these confusions, and provide support and inspiration for us in our efforts as members of the helping professions, as volunteers, as community activists, or simply as friends and family trying to meet each other's needs. Here too are deeply moving personal accounts: A housewife brings zoo animals to lift the spirits of nursing home residents; a nun tends the wounded on the first night of the Nicaraguan revolution; a police officer talks a desperate father out of leaping from a roof with his child; a nurse allows an infant to spend its last moments of life in her arms rather than on a hospital machine. From many such stories and the authors' reflections, we can find strength, clarity, and wisdom for those times when we are called on to care for one another.

Happy Easter FUN and Educational Activity Book!

This BIG Easter Activity Book is is perfect for children aged 2-5

Easter colouring book for kids will have your child saying hooray for Spring once they take a peek inside!

Features:

• Large 8.5x11
  

• Premium glossy softcover

• 29 single-sided coloring pages

A visual feast of garden design inspiration that embraces diversity and teaches you how to create a lush, colorful, edible, and meaningful garden wonderland of your own.

Award-winning garden designer Leslie Bennett creates gardens filled with stunning layers of color and texture. But even more than that, they "feed the eye and nourish the soul" (Elle Decor).

Featuring practical how-to information alongside examples from nineteen gardens, Bennett shows how to incorporate personal and edible elements into the landscape to honor a variety of cultures, while including families of all shapes and sizes, to create space that nurtures self, community, and more. For example, the team designed a garden for the cofounder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation to showcase art from emerging Black artists, while for a vegan chef's garden, they incorporated unusual vegetables that can't be found in grocery stores. A garden for a daughter of diplomats reflects the many places she's lived around the world; for a family that wants to beautify their neighborhood, they designed a vibrant community-oriented front yard.

With chapters on floral, edible, gathering, healing, and cultural wonderlands, Bennett provides advice for tailoring a garden to your own needs, whether it's a place to host elegant garden parties, for children to play, to grow your own food and creativity, or a sanctuary to rest and relax. In Garden Wonderland, Bennett helps you unlock the potential of your garden to become a space of inspiring natural beauty, abundance, connection, and belonging.

Proverbs is considered GOD'S book of wisdom. This book is basically the KJV (Simplified). There are thirty-one chapters, one for each day of the month and Proverbs is so packed with positive words of wisdom that it can answer all of life's questions and concerns. Proverbs can make such a powerful impact on one's life that readers will want others to have the same experience. I hope you are able to gain as much insight from the book of Proverbs that I have and if you really want to experience the life-changing wisdom contained in Proverbs, give copies of this book or booklet away. I truly believe you will see and experience the positive impact it has on others.

Coloring is a great activity for kids to enhance their imagination, creativity and motor skills. Dot markers activity book is the perfect coloring book for preschoolers and toddlers.

The Mitochondriac Manifesto explains in vivid detail how friendly electromagnetic frequencies, pure water, and earth-type magnetism give us life, energy, and resistance to disease. On the other hand, foreign frequencies, adulterated water, and non-uniform magnetic fields deplete us of energy and healing capacity on the way to causing disease and dysfunction. Your mitochondria are in the middle of it all. Now you can learn Nature's way of making sickness go away, and good health stay as long as possible.

Did you know there is magic inside of you? Not the hocus pocus kind of magic, but the kind that can make the the hocus pocus kind of magic, but the kind that can make the world a better place. You are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with unique gifts and superpowers, including the ability to use your words, thoughts, and actions to make your dreams come true. The Magic of Me is your go-to guide that will awaken your mind, open your heart, and unlock your powers within. You deserve to be healthy and happy. You came to Earth to live an extraordinary life. It's time to remember who you really are and create who you choose to be. Let the magic begin!

In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and joy of mending.

Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 12 projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book.
Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing the clothes you love - stitch over tears, dye stains and celebrate a more sustainable life.

By Hand: Visible Mending is for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.

"This is a book for sharing. The grown-up who reads this book with you is saying that they really do want to listen and understand. They're saying that it's good to take time to talk about a feeling even if it seems very complicated..."In the first of a series of children's books aimed at better understanding and articulating emotions, comes What Are Your Feeling? Taking a deep dive into 20 different feelings from sensitive to proud, quiet to mischievous, this book helps the child identify their emotions in ways that are healthy and easy to understand. With vivid illustrations that bring each feeling to life by the award-winning Daniel Gray Barnett, this book is a wonderful tool for self awareness, social-emotional learning, and sharing how we feel.

This special edition in our beautiful "Adventures In" sticker book series takes young readers aged 3 and up on a non-stop tour of the continents, adding fun and humour along the way. Find out fun facts, decorate sticker scenes, add colour and patterns to some iconic sights, and solve puzzles as you travel across the world. There's also a fold-out surprise - a 3D model of the globe to make, decorate and track your globe-trotting adventure. Perfect for keeping young entertained while on the road.

Authors: Lonely Planet Kids

About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. We're kick-starting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet is. Our mission is to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the magnificent place it is. A big adventure awaits! Come explore.

Award-winning children's titles from Lonely Planet include The Amazing World Atlas (Independent Publisher Award, Gold for Juvenile Multicultural Non-fiction, 2015), How to Be a Space Explorer (Independent Publisher Award, Silver for Juvenile Non-fiction, 2015), Not For Parents The Travel Book, Not For Parents Paris, Not For Parents London, Not For Parents New York City, and Not For Parents Rome (all Parent Tested Parent Approved winners, 2012).

Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Harness the power of play-101 creative ways for you and your child to bond, have fun, and so much more!

What's the best way for children to relate to the world around them? Play! In this book, you'll find a collection of joyful activities that allow parents of children ages 3 to 9 to unlock the therapeutic benefits of play.

From strengthening your bond to decreasing their screen dependency, Play Therapy Activities offers a variety of simple exercises that can help improve your child's behavior, impulse control, self-awareness, and more. New to the idea of play therapy? This parent-friendly guide offers a comprehensive overview of the practice, as well as advice for making sure you and your child get the most out of your experiences together.

Play Therapy Activities provides:

• Open the play therapy toolbox-Discover how you can help your child hone certain skills and behaviors with arts and crafts, relaxation and breathing activities, and more.
• 101 Fun activities-Whether it's dancing, creating stories, or playing outside, discover on- and off-the-page activities (and tips!) for any number of occasions and moods.
• Play therapy revealed-Find out how and why play therapy is so effective, as well as the ways in which these activities can supplement actual play therapy.

Bring fun and skill-building games home with Play Therapy Activities.