Books Like “Believing It All”

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer

Tracy Hogg, Melinda Blau

2001

A unique program for understanding and communicating effectively with your baby from infant expert Tracy Hogg. The combination of interactive self-questioning and expert, friendly advice will change how you approach parenting, leading to transformative results. 'Miracles are her business' -- Jodie Foster 'The honest truth is that Tracy Hogg has provided me with more insight into the things that matter than anyone else' -- Observer Review 'She achieves what, to hard-pressed parents, seem like miracles' -- Mail on Sunday '...in a different league than all other 'how to manage as a parent' books' -- Daily Mail 'A book that changed our lives' -- ***** Reader review 'This book is amazing' -- ***** Reader review 'Great book, full of easy tips and tricks for new parents. I would highly recommend it!!!!' -- ***** Reader review 'The BEST baby advice book, EVER!!' -- ***** Reader review 'A God Send!' -- ***** Reader review **************************************************************** Tracy Hogg knows babies. She can calm even the most distressed or difficult infant, because she understands their language. Hence, her clients call her 'The Baby Whisperer'. In this remarkable parenting book, Tracy demystifies the magic she has performed with some five thousand babies. She teaches parents how to work out what kind of baby they have, what kind of mother or father they are, and what kind of parenting plan will work best for them. Believing that babies need to become part of the family - rather than dominate it - she has developed a practical programme that works with infants as young as a day old. Full of questionnaires, clearly explained theories and easy-to-follow, practical, expert advice - this book is guaranteed to set you on the path to calm and confident parenting.

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, Children Are from Heaven

John Gray

1999

John Gray's work explores the fundamental differences in communication and emotional needs between men and women, applying these insights to family dynamics. The book delves into how these distinct perspectives impact marital relationships and parenting, offering strategies to navigate misunderstandings and foster greater harmony. It examines how understanding sex differences is crucial for effective interpersonal communication within the family unit, ultimately aiming to cultivate a more loving and supportive environment for all members.

Handbook of Parenting

Marc H. Bornstein

1995

This highly anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Parentingbrings together an array of field-leading experts who have worked in different ways toward understanding the many diverse aspects of parenting. Contributors to the Handbooklook to the most recent research and thinking to shed light on topics every parent, professional, and policymaker wonders about. Parenting is a perennially "hot" topic. After all, everyone who has ever lived has been parented, and the vast majority of people become parents themselves. No wonder bookstores house shelves of "how-to" parenting books and magazine racks in pharmacies and airports overflow with periodicals that feature parenting advice. However, almost none of these is evidence-based. The Handbook of Parentingis. Period. Each chapter has been written to be read and absorbed in a single sitting, and includes historical considerations of the topic, a discussion of central issues and theory, a review of classical and modern research, and forecasts of future directions of theory and research. Together, the five volumes in the Handbookcover Children and Parenting, the Biology and Ecology of Parenting, Being and Becoming a Parent, Social Conditions and Applied Parenting, and the Practice of Parenting. Volume 1, Children and Parenting,considers parenthood as a functional status in the life cycle: Parents protect, nurture, and teach their progeny, even if human development is more dynamic than can be determined by parental caregiving alone. Volume 1 of the Handbook of Parentingbegins with chapters concerned with how children influence parenting. Notable are their more obvious characteristics, like child age or developmental stage; but subtler ones, like child gender, physical state, temperament, mental ability, and other individual-differences factors, are also instrumental. The chapters in Part I, on Parenting across the Lifespan, discuss the unique rewards and special demands of parenting children of different ages and stages -

1-2-3 magic

Thomas W. Phelan

1995

America's #1 child discipline book for over 20 years 1-2-3 Magic has helped millions of parents, teachers, and caregivers all over the world establish an effective, appropriate discipline system that helps children listen better and motivate themselves to behave well. Dr. Thomas Phelan is an internationally renowned expert in his field and has broken down the elements of effective parenting into an easy-to-understand program that can work for any family or in a classroom or caregiving scenario. Recommended by parenting experts for over twenty years, 1-2-3 Magic is a cornerstone book in the parenting category that combines timeless advice with fresh, up-to-date anecdotes and content, and is a must-have book for any caregiver hoping to raise happy, healthy, responsible kids.

Boundaries with kids

Henry Cloud, John Sims Townsend, Henry O. Arnold

1998

Discover how setting biblical boundaries can improve your parenting and your relationship with your children. Join Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, as they share the research and guidance you need to raise your kids to take responsibility for their actions and emotions and enable them to lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives. The tools and guidance provided in Boundaries with Kids will change the way you view healthy boundaries, no matter where you are in your parenting journey. You'll learn how to: Define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids. Set limits and still be a loving parent. Bring balance to an out-of-control family life. Understand the six steps to implementing boundaries in your home. Using biblically backed principles, including respect, stewardship, and self-control, Drs. Cloud and Townsend share the lessons they've learned firsthand after decades of working with families across the country. With wisdom and empathy, they take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead Godly lives.

The new basics

Michel Cohen

2004

Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference alphabetical format, The New Basics clearly lays out the concerns you may face as aparent and explains how to solve them -- without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using unnecessary medicines or interventions. With sensitivity and love, Dr. Michel describes proven techniques for keeping your children healthy and happy without driving yourself crazy. He will show you how to set positive habits for sleeping and eating and how to treat ailments early and effectively. You'll learn when antibiotics are helpful and when they can be harmful. If you're having trouble breast feeding, pumping, or bottle weaning, Dr. Michel has the advice to set you back on track. If after several months your baby is still not sleeping through the night, The New Basics will provide you with tried-and-true methods to help ease this difficult transition for babies and parents. Dr. Michel recognizes that you're probably asking the same questions his own patients' parents frequently ask, so he includes a section called "Real Questions from Real Parents" throughout the book. You'll find important answers about treating asthma, head injuries, fevers, stomach bugs, colic, earaches, and other ailments. More than just a book on how to care for your child's physical well-being, The New Basics also covers such parenting challenges as biting, hitting, ADD, separation anxiety, how to prevent the terrible twos (and threes and fours ...), and preparing your child for a new sibling.

Building resilience in children and teens

Kenneth R. Ginsburg, Martha M. Jablow

2005

Confronting the overwhelming amount of stress kids face today, this invaluable guide offers coping strategies for facing the combined elements of academic performance, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressure, and family tension. The handbook acknowledges that adolescents commonly survive stress by either indulging in unhealthy behaviors or giving up completely, and its suggested solutions are aimed at strengthening resilience. The proposed plan enables kids from the age of 18 months to 18 years to build the seven crucial "C's"--Competence, confidence, connection, character, co.

The parent survival guide

Theresa Kellam

2008

When parents turn to the parenting/self-help section of their local bookstore, they are looking for both practical guidance and a childrearing philosophy that resonates with them - an approach they can relate to and be comfortable implementing in their own household. In The Parent Survival Guide: From Chaos to Harmony in Ten Weeks or Less, Theresa Kellam presents a way to strengthen the relationship with the child that simultaneously promotes the parent's own emotional healing and wellness. Grounded in a research-supported therapeutic technique that uses structured play time as the catalyst for interpersonal connection and growth, Kellam's model is subtle in its simplicity. Through a series of guided exercises, Kellam gives parents the skills they need to begin to set aside special playtimes with their children, during which the most important part of the process is simply "being there" in a way that promotes healing, growth, and communication. The beauty of this approach is that in only 30 minutes, once a week, the results can be seen in only a few weeks. Features of the book include: "Parent Survival Tip" at the start of each chapter Original cartoon illustrations bring text to life Short but insightful workseet questions bring focus to the program The Parent Survival Guide is structured over a series of 10 chapters, which can be read in conjunction with the 10-sessions of the CPRT workshops for those parents enrolled in a formal filial training program. But the material in the book is designed to be read and implemented by anyone. The author is not only a licensed psychologist and filial therapist, but she has also gone through the program with her own son and continues to rely on its principles within her family.

Assertive discipline for parents

Lee Canter

1982

"A proven, step-by-step approach to solving everyday behavior problems"--Cover.

Growing up fast

Bonnie J. Ross Leadbeater, Niobe Way

2001

The first edition of Growing Up Fast attempted to counter the stereotype of poor, minority adolescent mothers and describe the diversity of their educational, work, parenting, and relationship experiences. The volume followed a strengths-based approach to understanding why some mothers appeared resilient to the stresses of early parenting, compared to their peers, and what obstacles undermine resiliency for some of these young women. We hear their stories in their own words. We also see how many disadvantaged mothers go on to succeed in school, work, and parenting while avoiding many of the risk associated with teen parenting . The research is based on a six-year study of 120 young disadvantaged mothers and their children from New York City. It uniquely combines the analysis of longitudinal questionnaire data with qualitative analysis of extensive interviews conducted with these women focusing on the first six years after their child was born. A past winner of the Society for Research on Adolescence best book award, Growing Up Fast is a fascinating study of human resilience that will continue to be recognized for its contribution to individuals involved in program development and policymaking with teenage parenting. A new introductory chapter to the book suggests that we can look at the previous findings through a new lens that emphasizes not only the diversity of outcomes for young mothers and the sources of their strengths, but also asks what we can learn from these women about supporting their educational and work goals, as they transition to adulthood. New attention to emerging adulthood shows that this is a critical stage of life when the foundations for health and healthy life styles are laid down. Developmental tasks of this phase include building the capacity for financial and residential independence through post-secondary education and job training, and establishing stable sources of support from parents, romantic partners, and peers for all youth. Leadbea

Interwoven lives

D. Craig Willcox, Thomas L. Whitman, John G. Borkowski

2001

"Interwoven Lives" delves into the complex dynamics of adolescent development and the crucial role of family relationships in shaping young lives within the United States. Through a sociological and psychological lens, the authors explore how parent-child interactions, marital satisfaction, and broader societal influences intertwine to impact adolescent well-being. The book offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating this critical life stage, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual growth and familial bonds.

Louder Than Words

Jenny McCarthy

2007

The celebrity author presents an account of her experiences as a mother of an autistic son, describing her efforts to manage the condition's symptoms while sorting through conflicting medical theories.

Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

Sue Johnson (Author), Helen Keeley (Narrator), Little, Brown Spark (Publisher) & 0 more Format: Audible Audiobook

2008

Strengthen and deepen your relationships with this "much-needed" (Harville Hendrix, PhD) guide that has sold over one million copies, through revelatory practical exercises, seven profound conversations, and sage advice from “the best couple’s therapist in the world” (John Gottman, PhD, bestselling author) Are you looking to enrich a healthy relationship, revitalize a tired one, or rescue one gone awry? We all want a lifetime of love, support, and companionship. But sometimes we need a little help. Enter Dr. Sue Johnson, developer of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and “the most original contributor to couple’s therapy to come along in the last thirty years,” according to Dr. William J. Doherty, PhD. In Hold Me Tight, Dr. Johnson shares her groundbreaking and remarkably successful program for creating stronger, more secure relationships. The message of Hold Me Tight is simple: Forget about learning how to argue better, analyzing your early childhood, making grand romantic gestures, or experimenting with new sexual positions. Instead, get to the emotional underpinnings of your relationship by recognizing that you are emotionally attached to and dependent on your partner in much the same way that a child is on a parent for nurturing, soothing, and protection. Dr. Johnson teaches that the way to enhance or save a relationship is to be open, attuned, and responsive to each other and to reestablish emotional connection. With this in mind, she focuses on key moments in a relationship and uses them as touch points for seven healing conversations, including: Recognizing the Demon Dialogues Finding the Raw Spots Revisiting a Rocky Moment Forgiving Injuries Keeping Your Love Alive These conversations give you insight into the defining moments in your relationship and guide you in reshaping these moments to create a secure and lasting bond. Through stories from Dr. Johnson’s practice, illuminating advice, and practical exercises, you will learn how to nurture, protect, and

Smart Woman's Guide to PMS and Pain-Free Periods

Linda Woolven

2008

An unabashed guide to symptom-free, drug-free periods For the 30 to 40 percent of women afflicted with PMS, traditional medicine can offer no genuine cures, only hormones, anti-depressants, and temporary pain-killers. Offering a practical, easy-to-implement plan for recovery from even the most debilitating forms of PMS, herbalist Linda Woolven outlines a natural powerhouse regimen of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional changes. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of women's menstrual and sexual health, the book also addresses menopause and osteoporosis. Combining scientific research and clinical experience with clear practical guidelines, this is an essential how-to health book for women of all ages. Linda Woolven (Toronto, ON, Canada) is the author of The Vegetarian Passport Cookbook (978-1-555041-331-1) and Healthy Herbs (978-1-555041-329-8).

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Revised and Updated)

Melody Beattie (Author) Format: Paperback

1992

Codependent No More

Keep Calm!

Gina Bellisario, Renée Kurilla

2014

"Keep Calm!" by Gina Bellisario and Renée Kurilla offers young readers practical strategies for navigating feelings of anxiety and stress. Through relatable scenarios and engaging illustrations, the book guides children in understanding their emotions and developing coping mechanisms. It provides accessible tools and simple techniques to help them manage worry and find moments of calm.

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

1626

The writings of Marcus Aurelius on Stoic philosophy.

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

Joseph Murphy

1963

He visto cómo les ocurren milagros a hombres y mujeres de toda condición alrededor del planeta. Los milagros también le ocurrirán a usted cuando comience a utilizar el poder mágico de su mente subconsciente. Este libro se propone enseñarle que su manera habitual de pensar y los esquemas de su imaginación configuran y crean su destino; pues lo que el hombre piensa en su mente inconsciente que es, eso es. ¿Por qué un hombre está triste y otro alegre? ¿Por qué un hombre es jubiloso y próspero, y otro, pobre y mísero? ¿Por qué un hombre está temeroso y lleno de ansiedad y otro exuda fe y confianza? ¿Por qué un hombre tiene una hermosa y elegante mansión mientras que otro arrastra una mezquina existencia en un barrio miserable? ¿Por qué un hombre constituye todo un éxito mientras que otro es un desgraciado fracaso?¿Por qué un orador se distingue y es inmensamente popular, y otro mediocre e impopular? ¿Por qué un hombre es un genio en su trabajo mientras que otro se mata trabajando toda su vida sin hacer ni conseguir nada que valga realmente la pena? ¿Por qué sana un hombre de una de esas llamadas enfermedades incurables y otro no? ¿Por qué tanta gente religiosa, que es bondadosa y amable, sufre los tormentos de los condenados en cuerpo y alma? ¿Por qué tanta gente inmoral e impía tiene éxito, y prospera, y goza de radiante salud? ¿Por qué una mujer tiene un matrimonio feliz y su hermana es desgraciada y está llena de frustraciones?¿Existe una respuesta a estas interrogantes en las operaciones mente consciente y su mente subconsciente? Indudablemente que sí. Los objetivos específicos son: contestar y aclarar las preguntas anteriores y muchas otras de naturaleza semejante. Dr.Joseph Murphy

The magic of believing

Claude M. Bristol

1948

Claude M. Bristol's "The Magic of Believing" explores the profound impact of a positive and unwavering belief system on achieving one's goals. The book argues that cultivating a strong conviction in the possibility of success, coupled with persistent action, is the fundamental driver behind personal and professional accomplishments. Bristol provides practical insights and real-world examples to illustrate how harnessing the power of belief can overcome obstacles and manifest desired outcomes.

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Héctor García (Author), Francesc Miralles (Author) Format: Hardcover

2017

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 2 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? What’s your ikigai?

Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing The Uncommon

Dr. Joe Dispenza (Author), Adam Boyce (Narrator), Author's Republic (Publisher) & 0 more Format: Audible Audiobook

2017

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER by DR. JOE DISPENZA , the author of the New York Times bestseller You Are the Placebo, as well as Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself and Evolve Your Brain. Becoming Supernatural draws on epigenetics, quantum physics & neuroscience research conducted at his advanced workshops since 2012 to explore how common people are doing the uncommon to transform their consciousness, mindset, and beliefs to heal and live SUPERNATURAL lives. Becoming Supernatural marries some of the most profound scientific information with ancient spiritual wisdom to show how people like you and me can experience a more mystical life. Readers will learn that we are, quite literally supernatural by nature if given the proper knowledge and instruction, and when we learn how to apply that information through various healing meditations, we should experience a greater expression of our creative abilities. We have the capacity to tune in to frequencies beyond our material world and receive more orderly coherent streams of consciousness and energy; that we can intentionally change our brain chemistry to initiate profoundly mystical transcendental experiences; and how, if we do this enough times, we can develop the skill of creating a more efficient, balanced, healthy body, a more unlimited mind, and greater access to the quantum field and the realms of spiritual truth. Topics include: • Demystifying the body’s 7 energy centers and how you can balance them to heal • How to free yourself from the past by reconditioning your body to a new mind • How you can create reality in the generous present moment by changing your energy • The difference between third-dimension creation and fifth-dimension creation • The secret science of the pineal gland and its role in accessing mystical realms of reality • The distinction between Space-Time vs. Time-Space realities • And much more Chapters Include: Opening the Door to the Supernatural The Present Moment Tuning In to New Potential

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: Inspiring Conversations on Hope, Love and Personal Growth

Charlie Mackesy (Author) Format: Hardcover

2019

"A modern, illustrated fable for readers of all ages that explores life's universal lessons from beloved British illustrator Charlie Mackesy"--

Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion

Robert B. Cialdini (Author, Narrator), Harper Business (Publisher) Format: Audible Audiobook

2021

The foundational and wildly popular go-to resource for influence and persuasion--a renowned international bestseller, with over 5 million copies sold--now revised adding: new research, new insights, new examples, and online applications. In the new edition of this highly acclaimed bestseller, Robert Cialdini--New York Times bestselling author of Pre-Suasion and the seminal expert in the fields of influence and persuasion--explains the psychology of why people say yes and how to apply these insights ethically in business and everyday settings. Using memorable stories and relatable examples, Cialdini makes this crucially important subject surprisingly easy. With Cialdini as a guide, you don't have to be a scientist to learn how to use this science. You'll learn Cialdini's Universal Principles of Influence, including new research and new uses so you can become an even more skilled persuader--and just as importantly, you'll learn how to defend yourself against unethical influence attempts. You may think you know these principles, but without understanding their intricacies, you may be ceding their power to someone else. Cialdini's Principles of Persuasion: Reciprocation Commitment and Consistency Social Proof Liking Authority Scarcity Unity, the newest principle for this edition Understanding and applying the principles ethically is cost-free and deceptively easy. Backed by Dr. Cialdini's 35 years of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research--including a three-year field study on what leads people to change--Influence is a comprehensive guide to using these principles to move others in your direction.

A Grief Observed

C. S. Lewis (Author), Madeleine L'Engle (Foreword) Format: Paperback

2021

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