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Behind nearly every adult who is accused of a crime, becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, or who is severely mentally ill and acting out in public, there is usually at least one extremely stressed-out parent. This parent may initially react with the bad news of their adult child behaving badly...

For Your Information: A "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" essay by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" is s collection of funny stories and true confessions that every woman can relate to by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella--the...

This collection holds the best 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul's library on the special bond between mothers and daughters, and the magical, mysterious similarities between them. How often have you seen a teenage girl pretend to be perturbed, but secretly smile, when she is told that...

Being a parent is usually all about giving of yourself to foster your child's growth and development. But what happens when this isn't the case? Some parents dismiss the needs of their children, asserting their own instead, demanding attention and reassurance from even very young children. This may especially be the case when a parent has narcissistic tendencies or narcissistic personality disorder.

A tough-love guide to coping with dysfunctional adult children, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children will empower families by offering hope and healing through S.A.N.I.T.Y. - a six-step program to help parents regain control in their homes and in their lives.

This collection holds the best 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul's library on the special bond between mothers and daughters, and the magical, mysterious similarities between them. How often have you seen a teenage girl pretend to be perturbed, but secretly smile, when she is told that...

In her New York Times op-eds, Mathilde Ross, MD charms parents with down-to-earth perspective, empowering messages, and wry wit. Now, with How to Thrive at College, Ross distills the lessons from her two-decade career in college mental health, clearing up public confusion on the subject of...

From the acclaimed author of Awake, Not Woke comes this incisive exposé of the widespread, politically motivated no-contact movement that deconstructs the ideology behind this trend and equips readers to avert estrangement and repair broken relationships. “Refusing easy villains or easy...

Inner Child Recovery Workbook by Tessa Fairchild is a practical guide to reconnecting with your inner child, healing the wounds of the past, and building a more secure and fulfilling life. Designed for women seeking to understand and transform the lasting effects of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, abandonment, and difficult family dynamics, this audiobook explores practical approaches to emotional healing and self-discovery.

Navigate the complex transition of guiding grown kids by setting healthy boundaries and transforming family dynamics. Whether your twenty-something just moved back home or you are struggling to communicate without overstepping, you can find a calm, grounded path forward. Shift your mindset from...

Heal the invisible wounds of childhood trauma and overcome chronic shame caused by an emotionally distant father. Perfect for your morning commute, this compassionate guide validates the painful family dynamics you survived. If you constantly struggle with people-pleasing or emotional numbness...

Break free from family enmeshment and toxic dynamics without destroying relationships you still value. Whether you are dreading an upcoming holiday visit or feeling suffocated by daily guilt trips, this validating mental health guide offers a practical lifeline. Reclaim your peace and step...

Master boundary setting and heal family trauma to break the cycle of guilt during difficult parent interactions. Whether you are navigating holiday anxiety or bracing for a tense weekend visit, this compassionate self-help audio provides the grounded psychology you need. Stop reliving childhood...

A life-affirming manual on how to confront toxic family dynamics and find emotional freedom from your past. How many times have you heard that family is sacred, even when your reality is different? Resilience and well-being coach Josh Connolly knows statements like “You’ll miss them when...

Resultado de uma ampla investigação sobre as tensões entre identidade e diferença em famílias com filhos portadores de deficiências físicas, mentais e sociais, Longe da árvore é um ensaio monumental sobre a tolerância e a valorização da diversidade. Eleito um dos melhores livros do...

“Don’t Call Me Home is about madness and love. Alexandra tells the best stories about her extraordinary childhood as she travels the world with her mother Viva. Wit and wisdom wrapped and bound with love.” --Debbie Harry “Alexandra Auder’s Don’t Call Me Home is thrumming with life...

A guide for parents whose adult children have cut off contact that reveals the hidden logic of estrangement, explores its cultural causes, and offers practical advice for parents trying to reestablish contact with their adult children. “Finally, here’s a hopeful, comprehensive, and...

This program is read by the authors and a full cast. PARENTING NEVER ENDS. From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with your teens and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood The high school...

From the bestselling mother/daughter writing duo comes another hilarious collection of essays about motherhood, daughterhood, womanhood, and "does this hood look good on me?" Love and tomato sauce are thick in the Scottoline/Serritella household, and Lisa and Francesca's mother-daughter turned...

"Are you and your mother as funny as Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella? If not, these authors will keep you laughing as they share their meditations on life with vigor, energy, and pluck." — AudioFile Magazine In I See Life Through Rosé-Colored Glasses, the bestselling mother/daughter...