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Parenting isn't easy, and it's normal to worry. Lynn Lyons, therapist, author, and speaker is one of the world's experts on helping parents, kids, and teens manage anxiety. She talks with co-host and sister-in-law Robin Hutson in a weekly podcast full of laughs, and practical advice without the psychobabble. At the beginning of the pandemic, Lynn and Robin started the Flusterclux podcast when their parenting retreats went on hiatus, and they're now 2 years in, talking about anxiety and worry, their love for Mr. Rogers, and the crazy things the mental health field gets WRONG about anxiety. ...

What the award-winning, best-selling Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend provide the help and guidance you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. 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 balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives.

The groundbreaking book that puts the focus on teens and young adults with social challenges. This book offers parents a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends for teens and young adults with social challenges—such as those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar, or other conditions. With the book’s concrete rules and steps of social etiquette, parents will be able to assist in improving conversational skills, expanding social opportunities, and developing strategies for handling peer rejection.

A no-nonsense guide to the basics about narcissism, written by a survivor of a narcissist marriage, family, and boss.

Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? What do we lose when we expect a spouse to meet all our needs? And what can we learn about commitment, love, and family from people who put deep friendship at the center of their lives? In The Other Significant Others, NPR's Rhaina Cohen invites us into the lives of people who have defied convention by choosing a friend as a life partner—these are friends who are home co-owners, co-parents or each other’s caregivers.

The crisis of unfulfilled lives unfolds gradually, often with acquiesced boredom and a flimsy search for purpose. Our relevancy comes into question, or we succumb to the idea that the future will be one of slow-moving ambition and then an even slower glide into comfort as the flush of freedom fades. We can change this outcome if we want to. We should want to. The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement is the first book to circumvent the tired approaches of finding purpose, or using reinvention to discover a path of fulfillment after sixty.

If you want your teen to transition into adulthood independently then this book is for you: Parenting autistic children is hard, adding teenage hormones into the mix creates a whole host of challenges you probably never saw coming. I have battled with my son’s temper tantrums, his anxiety and also his struggle to value his uniqueness. Being a parent can make you feel like the loneliest person in the world, but you aren’t in this alone.

Estrangement from one or both parents-even by choice—can take a huge emotional and psychological toll. If you have cut ties with a parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, guilt, and shame. You may question or second-guess your decision. And you may have trouble setting or keeping boundaries with your parent, as well as others in your life. This workbook offers evidence-based skills to help you heal the emotional wounds of your past, so you can finally move forward.

Una guía imprescindible para orientar y alimentar el desarrollo mental de tu hijo.

Ready or Not explores how today’s parenting techniques and our myopic educational system are failing to prepare children for their certain-to-be-uncertain future - and how we can reverse course to ensure their lasting adaptability, resilience, health, and happiness.

Previous editions of The Loving Dominant taught more than 40,000 people the fundamentals of safe, affectionate dominance and submission. Now, John and Libby Warren, two of the scene's most respected educators, have updated this seminal work for a new generation of practitioners. Includes an all-new chapter on partner-finding, plus new information on electricity play, ethical play with multiple partners, water sports, kinky digital photography, and more!

Many of us know we're putting too much pressure on our kids - and on ourselves - but how do we get off this crazy train? We want our children to succeed, to be their best, and to do their best, but what if they are not on board? A few years ago, Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud started noticing the same problem from different angles: even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking any real motivation. Many complained that they had no real control over their lives.

For the millions thrust into the unexpected role of dementia caregiver, this comprehensive guide offers essential support and practical solutions. Whether caring for aging parents, a spouse, or another loved one, you'll find the tools needed to navigate this challenging journey.

Retrouve un épisode chaque jour ici : 19 Décembre : L'histoire vraie du Père Noël ! Écoutez la légende du Père Noël !Chaque jour de décembre jusqu'à Noël, découvrez un nouvel épisode qui vous plonge dans le parcours de Nicolas : de son village enneigé jusqu'à devenir le célèbre Père Noël que nous connaissons tous.🎄 Les épisodes racontent comment Nicolas, avec sa gentillesse et sa détermination, a surmonté les obstacles et trouvé sa place au sein du village des lutins, apprenant la magie de Noël pour répandre la joie aux enfants du monde entier. Suivez son incroyable...

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Cues of safety, danger, or life threat come from three places- inside, outside, and between.In part 3 of this series on felt safety, we are exploring felt safety from between- from relationship!In this episode, you’ll learnHow availability of connection is a cue of safety or dangerHow neuroception can tell the state of the other person’s nervous system (connection or protection?)Why nervous systems are contagiousHow ‘between’ cues of safety eventually become ‘inside’ cues of safetyHow you can increase your own experience of safety even when you are parenting children in stuck in ...

En este episodio, Elizabeth Castillo, activista, política y comediante, comparte su experiencia personal y profesional en la lucha por el respeto y la igualdad de derechos de la comunidad LGBTIQ+. Reflexiona sobre el proceso que viven las familias cuando un hijo o hija sale del clóset, y cómo enfrentar los miedos, la desinformación y los prejuicios puede transformar el dolor en una oportunidad para el crecimiento y la aceptación. Con su visión clara y empática, ofrece una guía sobre cómo las familias pueden ser espacios de amor, respeto y apoyo incondicional, cruciales para el ...

Send us a textARCHIVED EPISODE: * SPOILER ALERT *We are chatting about the Netflix Film: Operation Christmas Drop - and yes, they fall in love.Come join us as we talk and laugh our way through this holiday themed romantic comedy. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation. Want to learn more about #OperationChristmasDrop - Follow the link HERESupport the showThank you for listening! If you found value in this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review us! We invite you to share your own experiences as a military spouse and/or mom, ...

In dieser Episode nehme ich euch mit durch einen Tag voller Termine, Gespräche und unerwarteter Herausforderungen. Von einem Schulgespräch, das überraschend positiv verlief, über einen Mittagstisch mit lebhaften Diskussionen bis hin zu einem Hörtest, den River am liebsten vermeiden würde – das Chaos bleibt ausnahmsweise überschaubar. Doch natürlich darf auch ein klingelndes Telefon in den unpassendsten Momenten nicht fehlen. Wie ich damit umgehe und was am Ende trotzdem gut funktioniert, erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge.

In this episode, I sit down with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. to discuss the unique challenges of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and offer heartfelt guidance and practical strategies to help you and your child thrive.Key Topics Covered:Understanding PDA and why conventional parenting methods often fall short.How to separate yourself from societal judgment and trust your instincts.Building a supportive and neuro-affirming environment tailored to your child's needs.Strategies for enhancing autonomy and reducing stress for PDA children.Real-world examples and actionable tips to foster resilience and...