Relationship & Family
Do It on Purpose
Stephen Drum
A former Navy SEAL shares the principles he learned in the SEAL Teams and how they can be applied to fatherhood. This book provides insights and strategies for raising successful and well-adjusted children by repurposing SEAL training principles for the challenges of modern parenting.
Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen
Michelle Icard
A guide for parents on how to communicate effectively with their children as they approach adolescence. It provides tools and techniques for having meaningful conversations on important life topics, helping parents stay connected and guide their children through the challenges of middle school and beyond. The book emphasizes the importance of starting these conversations before age fourteen to lay a foundation for healthy decision-making and strong character development.
Hold On to Your Kids
Gordon Neufeld
Hold On to Your Kids addresses the crucial role of parents in their children's development, arguing that peer orientation is undermining parental influence. It offers insights and practical advice for re-establishing strong parent-child bonds and fostering healthy development in a world where children are increasingly influenced by their peers.
How to Raise a Wild Child
Scott D. Sampson
How to Raise a Wild Child explores the disconnect between children and nature, and provides guidance for parents and educators on how to foster a deep connection with the natural world. It delves into the importance of nature for children's health, well-being, and development, offering practical advice and insights for raising a generation of nature-loving kids.
How to Stop Losing Your Shit With Your Kids
Carla Naumburg
A practical guide to help parents understand why they lose their temper with their kids and provides actionable strategies to become calmer, happier, and more intentional in their parenting approach. It emphasizes self-awareness, trigger management, and self-compassion to break the cycle of parental freak-outs.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Adele Faber
A guide to more effective communication with children, offering innovative ways to solve common problems and build stronger relationships. Learn how to cope with negative feelings, express anger without being hurtful, and foster cooperation and goodwill.
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk
Adele Faber
A guide for parents on how to communicate effectively with teenagers. It provides practical advice and techniques for fostering open and honest conversations, understanding their feelings, and navigating the challenges of adolescence.
Idiots Welcome
Laura Clery
Laura Clery shares her painfully honest and hilarious perspectives as a woman, a mom, an artist, and a wife. From birth stories to marriage, she tells her truth about life's ups and downs with humor and vulnerability.