Book Review
Mothering with Courage
Motherhood is not all cuddles and kisses. It is difficult, messy, and exhausting. "Mothering with Courage", by Bonnie Compton, shares information and advice on how to make mothering a more rewarding job while raising happier, healthier...
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As My Parents Age
Caring for aging parents is a reality for many people. It can be very difficult to watch our once strong and active parents decline and need more and more care, be it financial, physical, or emotional. "As My Parents Age", by Cynthia...
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An Invitation to Self-Care
"An Invitation to Self-Care", by Tracey Cleantis, LMFT, explores the true meaning of taking care of oneself. Going well beyond the idea that self-care involves simply indulgences and rewards, the book offers seven principles to guide...
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The Stuff of Family Life
"The Stuff of Family Life", by Michelle Janning, is a fascinating sociological exploration of what material goods say about people and society. Examining both spaces and objects, the book looks at different life stages and the living...
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Bearing the Unbearable
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief, by Joanne Cacciatore, covers the incredibly difficult topic of grief. With the insight that only someone who has experienced deep personal grief can offer, the...
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Feminine Genius
Mixing religion, philosophy, science, and metaphysics, Feminine Genius: The Provocative Path to Waking Up and Turning On the Wisdom of Being a Woman explores the innate power of female energy. Author LiYana Silver, a dancer and life...
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Crazy-Stressed
It takes a sense of humor and a great deal of determination to raise a teenager. "Crazy-Stressed", by Dr. Michael J. Bradley, has an abundance of both. Part one of the book discusses the environmental stressors that exist for modern...
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Helping Your Angry Teen
Dealing with an angry child is complex and often even scary. In "Helping Your Angry Teen", Mitch R. Abblett, PhD, teaches parents to form new pathways of connectivity to their teens through mindfulness and positive thinking and acting....