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Like Kelly Kapoor on The Office, Mindy is engaged with her Indian heritage to the extent that it is fun and convenient. So apart from a tolerance for spicy foods and an appreciation for Ravi Shankar, Mindy isn’t all that Hindu. Her daughter’s Jewish godfather--TV and film’s B.J. Novak--prompts her to reconsider her religious beliefs and ask herself: How Indian do I want my daughter to be?

Eating is an innate skill that has been overcomplicated by marketing schemes and a dieting culture. It’s time to leave the dieting culture behind for the whole family. It starts with the baby’s first bite! When babies show signs of readiness for solid foods, they can eat almost everything the family eats and become healthy, happy eaters in the process. By honoring self-regulation (also an innate skill) and focusing on a whole-food foundation, we can foster healthier children, parents, and families.

In Not with My Daughter!, Terry Vaughan gives dads vital information on how to decode the gestures, facial expressions, and verbal statements of all prospective boyfriends. With two daughters of his own rapidly coming of age, Vaughan realized he couldn't water-board every new boyfriend who came through his door. He came up with strategy that all dads can use to effectively "interview" and accurately assess the new men in their daughters' lives

Single parents who are dating or want to begin a dating relationship wonder: How will dating affect my children and my parenting? They probably have figured out that "dating in a crowd" is complicated. Now they're looking for help. Ron Deal, who has counseled single parents and remarried couples for many years, helps single parents - as well as those who date them - navigate the potential pitfalls involved. He gives perspective on when a relationship may be harmful to the children as well as how it can be a blessing to all.

You may feel lonely, abandoned, overwhelmed, and ill-equipped in your life as a single mother, but you are not alone on this journey. God is with you, and if you are willing, he will help you build a strong home and legacy for your family. As a former single mother, Michelle Lynn Senters understands you could use a little soul nourishment. In The Unseen Companion, she explores the 10 needs every single mother has and asks, "God, where are you in this?"

How to Talk to Anyone is an introspective guide to mastering communication skills and improving social skills in the age of the global pandemic. This book will help you understand the reason why you struggle with interpersonal relationships and insecurities, providing you with proven methods and techniques that will help you overcome these issues.

In lieu of a perfect, hypothetical future husband, Mindy Kaling is thinking a lot about being single. Pros? She can marathon any Christine Baranski show she wants. Cons? Dealing with married couples and their condescension at cocktail parties. But until a gorgeous, morally flawless, preferably tall TV dad materializes in three dimensions, Mindy can cope with waiting it out (from the driver’s seat).

Can't get your child to sleep? Then help is here with Mary Fern's Go to Sleep audiobooks. Three-story audiobook bundle.

It's Christmas, and you can't get your child to sleep. Help is here with Mary Fern's Go to Sleep books. Children can often find it difficult to go to sleep, especially at Christmas time when the long wait for Santa is nearly over. It's much more fun to play with friends and family. Their busy minds find it difficult to unwind, and sleep can become problematic. These delightful Christmas tales are designed to help them achieve restful sleep.

Do you ever lose your patience with your child and then feel bad? Does parenting sometimes feel daunting? Don't worry, you are not alone--that's absolutely normal! You will, however, minimize the frequency at which it happens by learning the skills and strategies needed to understand your child's core needs for emotional safety, connection, and love. It can take some practice, but this handbook will teach you how to follow peaceful parenting principles and develop a healthy relationship with your children.

Fourteen years ago, Mike Milligan learned he would become a grandfather for the first time. He was surprised to find that there was little or no information available on what it means to be a grandfather, how to make the most of the experience, and how to be the best grandfather possible. Sure, there were shelves of books dedicated to grandmothers - all with cuddly covers depicting spring bouquets or gentle little lambs. But there was not a single book that spoke to him, a 64-year-old grandfather-to-be. It struck him that there were countless other grandfathers out there experiencing this same feeling of neglect.

George Glass, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, has designed an audiobook to help parents understand the challenges of beginning new lives with blended families, and to help their children make the necessary adjustments. He explains how to approach unavoidable dilemmas when they occur and offers invaluable lessons about the link between divorce and issues of self-esteem, depression, substance abuse, and relationship failures that often result from the breakup of a family.

Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day, and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone. Mary Fern’s Monster Under My Bed books have been carefully designed to help anxious children find restful sleep and to part with their fears.

Can't get your child to sleep? Then help is here with Bedtime Bear! All three audiobooks in one great bundle.

As an overachiever, Lania thought she could make all her dreams come true by working hard, but she learned that love and getting married before 30 were not variables she can control. When she turns 31, Lania moves to Albuquerque and confides in a new obstetrician who encourages her to consult a fertility specialist. Some days, she is eager to start the process to become a mother on her own, choosing a donor and injecting herself with hormones. Other days, she misses the road not taken and the love story that could have been.

Single parents sacrifice their hearts and souls providing for their families as they work through depression, shame, and guilt. At times, many of them wrestle with low self-esteem, homelessness, and hopelessness, and question their will to continue living a nightmare. It is never easy to raise children alone and even harder to beg for support from the noncustodial parent. I Am Enough is a riveting story about strength and determination that will empower single parents with tools to strengthen their faith, increase their ability to set goals, and practice persistence.

The Successful Single Mom gives single moms the tools they need to quickly and effectively get moving - personally and professionally - in the direction they want to go. You'll find simple, practical methods for creating success. You will learn how to develop a support system, create a vision, and improve your attitude. You will design a solid plan and identify the action steps which will move you into the life they desire, and your kids will enjoy the positive benefits of having a happy, successful mom, too!

The story has been crafted to include specific sleep time suggestions. The narration and pace of the story are designed to slow your child's rhythm down and bring them to gentle, restful sleep. This soothing, calming audiobook has been designed around a tried-and-tested formula to get your child to go bed, stay there, and fall asleep naturally while listening to Bed Time Bear.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Parent Talk by Wendy Mogel. Are you tired of arguing with your children? Do you find you're repeating the same messages over and over? Or perhaps you've given up trying to communicate with your kids at all? Several years ago Mogel began giving lessons to parents who were struggling with their children, demonstrating how changing the way they talked to them improved how well their child received the message, leading to fewer arguments and less household stress. In Parent Talk, Mogel elaborates on her approach.

Are you a stressed out mom? Do you want to know the ultimate recipe to living a stress free life? Well this is the guidebook for you. Some topics I am going to cover: Taking care of yourself, no stress lifestyle, caring for your kids, financial independence, pay your own bills, investing in yourself, establishing healthy relationships with family members, avoiding toxic family members, becoming mentally and physically strong, and more.