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From the content-creator behind the 'Mother of All Lists' blog and the 'Honestly' and But Why?' podcasts comes a debut book about communicating openly and honestly with the next generation, on all manner of challenging subjects.

Dr. Susan Highsmith is an enlightened renaissance grandmother! She is a seeker of truth and spiritual wisdom, a lover of science and knowledge, a caring mother and grandmother, and a qualitative researcher. The Renaissance of Birth is the culminating tapestry of her perspectives as she leads us through a deeply meaningful quest to understand how we bring in our children-how we conceive, carry and birth our babies-past-present-future. We are at a crossroads in our world view paradigm, our understanding of babies and what they need to thrive from the beginning of life, restoring balance between science and feminine wisdom, and how we all, as stewards of the next generation, can help make a difference. For parents-to-be and all of us, I recommend this book! Wendy Anne McCarty, PhD RN Founding Chair/Faculty of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Graduate Programs, SBGI Project Director, 12 Guiding Principles - PPN: Nurturing Human Potential from the Beginning of Life Author, Welcoming Consciousness: Supporting Babies Wholeness from the Beginning of Life

Beyond Done With the Crying: More Answers and Advice for Parents of Estranged Adult Children contains new information and tools to help parents steer the whole family forward.Listen as siblings reveal their turmoil.Learn how cultural and familial patterns can influence estrangement or reconciliation.Hear from parents what reconciling really takes.Then make sound decisions . . . and heal.This follow-up to Sheri McGregor's highly regarded Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children (2016) draws from her survey of more than 50,000 parents of estranged adult children, as well as her personal experiences and hundreds of interviews with hurting families. She debunks the faulty thinking and advice of this blame-the-parent era, and provides sensible alternatives that support your well-being. McGregor's reflection points and innovative exercises promote growth and help you connect with your personal integrity and strength.Embrace your unique brand of resilience. Step into a freer, happier future.Ten thorough chapters contain relevant research, reflection questions, exercises, and common-sense advice about the gritty, complex issues parents of estranged adult children face. Expand your self-awareness, strengthen your resilience, and make sound decisions for your life, your family, and your happiness. Gain wisdom from other parents and grandparents, as well as from the grandchildren and siblings.All parents make mistakes. Some have deep regrets for things they did or didn't do. In one chapter, these parents share how they believe they fell short and how they're managing. How long must a parent bow to guilt, pay penance, and make amends? And, deplorably, do some adult children exploit their guilt? These and other questions are answered.For any parent of estranged adult children, reconciling may be a solo sport. Even when reconciliations do occur, their success requires wisdom and strength. That's why it's so important to empower yourself, make positive changes, and reclaim your life, even while waiting and continuing to reach out (if you choose to).Beyond Done With The Crying: More Answers and Advice for Parents of Estranged Adult Children is filled with information and solutions to the complex, real-life problems that plague parents of estranged adult children and their families.Estrangement leaves a confusing and frustrating legacy for the entire family. McGregor knows firsthand the grit, courage, and determination it takes to reclaim identity, remain a supportive parent to other children, and help the family move forward. In Beyond Done With the Crying, she helps you do the same.

Our lives are not about things and status. Even though we''ve made ourselves miserable with wanting, we already have everything we need. Life is meant to be lived. If you can''t quit your job tomorrow, enjoy where you are. Focus on the best parts of every day. Believe that everything you do has a purpose and a place in the world. Happiness comes from gratitude. You''re alive, you have people to miss when you go to work, and you get to see them smile every day. We all have to do things we don''t want to do; we have to survive. When you find yourself working for things that don''t matter, like a big house or a fancy car, when you could be living, you''ve missed the point. You''re playing the song, but you''re not dancing. Read on to discover how to change your mind and develop a success mindset at the same time. 

"I moved for a better life for my children." For the first time, this common refrain in immigration stories is captured in an extraordinary way: through heartfelt letters from immigrants to their children. Our children are why a loving parent does anything. They are why we work late or work multiple jobs. They are why we stay. They are why we leave. They are why we laugh. They are why we fear. They are our reasons. Reflective, daring, inspiring, and heartfelt, this compilation of twenty letters represents perspectives from first- and second-generation immigrants from Mexico, Nigeria, Nepal, Jamaica, Taiwan, and more. In their letters, contributors consider the future they want for their children, draw from their experiences, and confess their hopes for their future. In an era of biased bans and controlled borders, when shouts of "build the wall" and "send them back" seem to have grown louder, the narratives of everyday immigrants have become more important than ever. This anthology celebrates the immigrant experience and shows how they and their children embody the American dream. In Dreams for Our Children, you will find stories of belonging, rejection, and resilience. You will walk the journeys of first- and second-generation Americans as they make sense of their cultural identity, connect with their heritage, and pave a new path forward for themselves and future generations. Perhaps, in this anthology, you will find you. "A collection of poignant, powerful, and visceral love letters that are filled with the hopes of immigrant parents. These stories are what make our country powerful." -Murali Balaji, diversity advisor and professional development supervisor at the University of Pennsylvania and founder of Maruthi Education Consulting "Dreams for Our Children shows how little immigrant parents have shared with our children and intentionally creates a template for revealing ourselves to them for posterity." -Muyiwa Sobo, attorney "A must-read primer for anyone wanting to see the good and best of immigration and immigrants. This is why the Statue of Liberty's message of 'give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free' must continue to be the centerpiece of America's immigration policy." -MaryRose Ozee Nwadike, LLM, former immigration lawyer

Honesty is always the best policy. Especially when it comes backed up by a cracking allegory...

Practical, evidence-based advice for common challenging behaviours and situations involving autistic children.Autism spectrum conditions affect about one per cent of the population and whilst they can present very differently in individual cases, there are some common traits and challenges faced by autistic people. This self-help guide focuses on practical, proven techniques to help parents of autistic children with difficult areas commonly experienced with autism.Written by authors with extensive experience in research and working with children with a wide range of neurodevelopmental difficulties, this book uses a strength-based approach, helping children to enhance their strengths, rather than treating problems as impairments needing fixing. This book will help you to:· Support your child through anxiety and social interaction issues· Manage sleep problems and feeding difficulties· Understand sensory responses in autism· Deal with challenging behaviour, including self-harm and demand avoidanceANN OZSIVADJIAN is a clinical psychologist in independent practice and also a visiting senior lecturer at King's College London. Her particular research interests and clinical specialism are mental health problems in autism spectrum condition and adapting interventions for young people on the autism spectrum. Helping Your Child is a series for parents and caregivers to support children through developmental difficulties, both psychological and physical. Each guide uses clinically proven techniques.Series editors: Dr Polly Waite and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper