Hi there! Welcome to the family and your 'New Life'. A Life of learning, a life of responsibility, a life of unbounded potential, a life of ecology, a life of possibilities and a life of understanding. Lone parent expert Sabrina Ben Salmi BSc (a proud mother of five Entrepreneurial 4yrs old to 17yrs old who she referees to as her Fantastic 5) has complied strategies that will help you to let go of the past, take control of the present and create the life you and your dependent(s) deserve. Through Sabrina Ben Salmi people - just like you, are empowered to change adversity for empowerment and attain their dreams. Sabrina is a multi award winning author, business & personal development Consultant, founding directors of Ofsted outstanding Harris Invictus Academy (Secondary School), Former Radio Show host, public speaker. Founder of Dreaming Big Together & 21 Day Shift Happens. Sabrina has been featured in the media via Radio, TV, Newspapers, magazines etc to name a few, Channel 4 Secret Millionaire, BBC London News, LBC Radio, BBC Radio, Fabulous Magazine etc.

This book was started in 2005 to share my personal experience with the present fathers, mothers and parents who are struggling and future ones who will struggle to bring up a child or children with special reference to teenagers in Britain. Having brought up four children with my wife; I have realised the difficulties confronting parents, especially fathers, in bringing up teenagers in a 'liberalised' country like Britain. The impact of' 'missing' fathers on children, in particular, those in their teenage years, the community, and lone parents form the central theme of this book.

Covering the most troublesome aspects of parenthood, this book is full of real, sensible, down-to-earth guidance. It restores you confidence in yourself so you don't feel undermined by all the self-proclaimed experts and enables you to raise your children in a way that is better for them... and lot better for you!

Written by a fertility nurse specialist and a sexual health information expert, What Every Woman Needs to Know About Fertility is the most comprehensive, practical and accessible guide to fertility awareness methods available.

This essential guide to reproduction puts you in control of your fertility by explaining how your body works, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions about your sexual and reproductive health. It answers every conceivable question about fertility awareness using detailed images, charts and a step-by-step guide to tracking your temperature and observing the bodily changes associated with ovulation, and gives clearly defined guidelines for how to plan, or avoid, a pregnancy.

Dispelling the myths around fertility awareness methods, and explaining the pros and cons of reproductive technologies such as fertility apps, this book also gives practical answers to the questions that all women ask, including:

• How reliable are Fertility Awareness Methods?
• How easy are FAMs to use?
• How can I use FAMs after having a baby?
• How can I use FAMs if I'm menopausal?

With insights into optimum health and preconception care, plus detailed practical advice to ensure the best possible conditions for pregnancy, What Every Woman Needs to Know About Fertility provides unique, comprehensive guidance and choices for all on how to plan or avoid pregnancy naturally.

There are few sensations more wonderful than a cuddle with your new baby. But what happens if you burst into tears every time you re-live your baby's birth? If you spend your day staring at the wall instead of enjoying outings together? If you find yourself crying with exhaustion when faced with a screaming baby at 4am? For some women, becoming a parent can be unexpectedly hard. With today's high expectations of motherhood, there is still a taboo about not loving your baby at birth, or finding some aspects of motherhood boring and miserable. Postnatal depression (PND) affects around one in six new mothers, while it's estimated that up to 200,000 women each year may feel traumatised by childbirth, with feelings of fear, guilt, anxiety, and symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares and persistent memories of birth. This book explores how to cope with such feelings, and how to make a successful and happy adjustment to motherhood even when it doesn't come naturally at first. Topics include: Defining birth trauma and postnatal depression When bonding doesn't happen - learning to love your baby Family relationships and how they may change You and your partner - how your relationship changes once you have a baby Body image - how a baby changes your body; social pressures on your body Coming to terms with your new identity Moving forward You can't change society and its often unrealistic expectations and stereotypes of motherhood, but one day everything will fall into place and you will come to love your new baby and feel confident in your new role.

The definitive guide to childbirth from the Home of Hypnobirthing More than 100,000 copies sold worldwide, helping countless babies into the world. 15 unique relaxation scripts to help prepare you for a calm and confident birth. Audio download to accompany the book so it's easy to make practice and relaxation part of your daily routine KGH is The home of Hypnobirthing, KGH is taught in Hospitals, Antenatal Classes and by Midwives and Birthing Professionals all around the world. The KGH Teacher training course is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives and is the source material for many other Hypnobirthing books and courses. This major new update of The Hypnobirthing Book is your complete and essential guide to making the birth of your child the most wonderful and uplifting experience of both your lives. The book's calm and confident advice - rooted in Katharine's many years of practical experience as a doula and teacher - describes what happens to your body during pregnancy and childbirth, empowering you to listen to your body to help you to achieve a calm and confident birth. The book explains the vital role of the birth partner and covers all types of birth situation. When you follow the proven logical and evidence based KG Hypnobirthing techniques, you will have all the tools you need to release any fears you have about labour and to enjoy your baby's birth. Tips and techniques for overcoming previous birth trauma and other challenges help you achieve the birth you want - for you and your baby The thing about KGHypnobirthing is that it works,' - a KG Hypnobirthing father 'Beyond grateful to... Katharine for the inspiration, wisdom and guidance she shared, which empowered us more than I can explain' Ella Mills, Deliciously Ella 'Katharine Graves is the Godmother of Awakened Midwifery. She teaches a very important aspect of feminism; how to honour and unleash (perhaps) the greatest power of humanity, the ability to create life and consciously bring it forth into the world' - Russell Brand 'My work with Katharine kept me calm and focused as my labour took a number of unexpected twists and turns. I felt well prepared and although I ended up having a C-section rather than a planned natural birth, I found her programme helped enormously to guide me through each step. Baby Rae and I now happily listen to Katharine's meditations together - I think she recognises her voice!' - Sarah-Jane Mee

For the past 20 years, pediatricians, nutritionists, and dieticians have advised parents to provide children with healthy food and regular meal times, but to let the child decide what and how much to eat. However, research and clinical practice is proving that approach is dangerously faulty and sets children up for substandard nutrition in the short-term and dysfunctional eating patterns--and illness--in the long-term. With The Picky Eating Solution you'll: - Quickly and easily identify your child's eating personality and learn how it impacts their interaction with food. - Gain new strategies for dealing with picky eaters based on new research and clinical practice. - Learn rules and approaches for resolving picky eating issues and ensure your kids are healthy and getting proper nutrition. The Picky Eating Solution brings a new approach to resolving meal-time struggles with your child. Take back control by implementing Dr. Deb's easy strategies. Gain valuable insight and advice on how to deal with different picky eating personalities and get your child back to eating nutritious food on a consistent basis.

After selling over 125,000 copies and being translated into nearly twenty languages, this third edition of a classic Herald Press title has been refreshed for new generations Drescher continues to emphasize how parents can meet their children's seven most basic needs. Anybody who cares about children as persons created in God's image will rediscover the topics of significance, security, acceptance, love, praise, discipline, and God through this practical, timely resource written in a personal, down-to-earth way. 128 pages.

Pregnancy is a journey like no other. It is the start of a new human life. It is also the birth of a mother who, over nine months, changes in every possible way – physically, emotionally and socially. Your nutrition, wellbeing and emotions during this wonderful time play a large role in defining the rest of your baby’s life. The experience must also be safe and containing for you to provide your baby with the ultimate start and shape his potential.

Birth – your baby’s entry into our world – is a profoundly significant moment, one you don’t get to repeat. Being empowered with knowledge, understanding your choices and being active in the process will make a huge difference. Ultimately it does not matter how your baby is born; what matters is how you experience it and that it is safe.

Reading Pregnancy Sense will reduce the anxiety that may stem from the unknown and help you make your choices with insight and flexibility.

• Preparing for pregnancy
• Birth choices
• Your growing baby week by week
• Your changing body week by week
• A guide to birth
• Premature birth
• Your newborn’s first days and weeks.

It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today's mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home mums, single mums, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book's range of nursing advice, stories, and information-from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breast milk. With all-new photos and illustrations, this ultimate support bible offers: * real-mum wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably-from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing bonding experience * new insights into old approaches toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions * strategies for moms who choose to breastfeed for a short time or who plan to nurse for a year or more * reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications * recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding * helpful tips for building your support network-at home or when back at work * nursing special-needs infants, premies, multiples, and how to thrive no matter what curveball life throws * guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, day care, colic, postpartum depression, food allergies, and medications Plus-Internet references for further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups. Mothers bringing babies into a new world want sustainable, healthy, positive ways to help their children blossom and thrive. There is no better beginning for your baby than the womanly art of breastfeeding.

With 18.5 million copies in print, What to Expect When You’re Expecting is read by 93 per cent of women who read a pregnancy book and was named one of the ‘Most Influential Books of the Last 25 Years’ by USA Today.

This cover-to-cover new edition is filled with must-have information, advice, insight, and tips for a new generation of parents.

With Heidi Murkoff's trademark warmth, empathy, and humour, What to Expect When You're Expecting answers every conceivable question expectant parents could have, including dozens of new ones based on the ever-changing pregnancy and birthing practices, and choices they face.

Advice for partners is fully integrated throughout the book.

All medical coverage is completely updated for the UK, including the latest on prenatal screening and the safety of medications during pregnancy, as well as a brand-new section on postpartum birth control.

Current lifestyle trends are incorporated, too: juice bars, raw diets, e-cigarettes, push presents, baby bump posting, the lowdown on omega-3 fatty acids, grass-fed and organic, health food fads, and GMOs. Plus expanded coverage of IVF pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, breastfeeding while pregnant, water and home births, and cesarean trends (including VBACs and ‘gentle caesareans’).

The best pregnancy guide just got even better.

A compassionate memoir about a father's relationship with his children, the healing power of a small act of kindness, and the proof that love is everlasting.Love you, Dad. Miss you so much. Steph. A brokenhearted daughter scribbled those words on a sky lantern before sending it off to her father in heaven who had passed away. Halfway across the country, Steph's lantern landed in Matt Mikalatos's yard. As a father of three daughters, Matt could not let that heart-wrenching note unanswered, so he posted an open letter to her on his blog, which went viral overnight. Little did he know how that small act of kindness would lead him to the real Steph and change his family's life in remarkable ways. A poignant and lyrical account of the beauty and wonder found in domestic life, Sky Lantern shows how the miraculous events that followed Matt finding the sky lantern in his yard--and the widespread and lasting impact his letter had--prove that the bond between a parent and their child can last forever.

Sometimes, people mess up. They get addicted to drugs or alcohol, abandon their child, or just leave. This book is for those who want to step in and help, specifically the grandparents of those abandoned.Over six million children live in grandparent-headed households in the United States today. The number continues to rise. More than 80% of these cases occur because of drug or alcohol addiction. Grandparents raising grandchildren occurs in all ethnic and socio-economic groups.But where do you start? There s court proceedings, lawyer bills, sometimes hospital bills, and not to mention emotional needs of the children and grandparents alike. Raising Your Children's Children is a first reader of fast, accurate answers to sudden questions from the world of child neglect and abuse, court proceedings, custody arrangements, and drug addiction grandparents never knew existed.Your world may have just changed drastically, but you re not alone. Let us help.

Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of adolescence and teach young people how to avoid making poor choices. Short, concise chapters are filled with engaging illustrations and practical applications. This book is essential reading for preteens.

A title that shows you how to sew essential items for young baby's room - from a basic curtain to a fitted sheet for the mattress - creating a space that is not only attractive, but also functional and safe. Also included are necessities for outings - where you may need anything from a backpack to a carrycot - and special items for playtime. Make a unique tactile play mat to enhance your baby's sensory development, one- and two-piece soft toys with a toy barrel to keep them, or a rag doll that will accompany your baby well into her teens and possibly one day adorn her own baby's room. Practical hints and tips throughout are accompanied by advice on how specific choices may enhance your baby's sensory and motor development - an area that is certainly a concern for every caring parent. Making these practical items yourself not only saves money, but also allows you to add a personal touch. And it is so easy: Detailed step-by-step instructions with line drawings; colour photo of every finished item; suitable for beginners and busy working moms; full-size patterns included.

Boundaries with Kids will help parents: Recognize the boundary issues underlying child behavior problems Set boundaries and establish consequences with kids Get out of the nagging trap Stop controlling their kids---and instead help their children develop self-control Apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting Take six practical steps for implementing boundaries with their kids Want to Paint a Happy Future for Your Children? Start Drawing the Line Today. One of the most loving things parents can do for their children is set firm boundaries with them. Boundaries with Kids will help the parents in your group raise their kids to take responsibility for their own actions, attitudes, and emotions. In eight sessions, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend offer tools and insights for bringing order to problematic circumstances and cultivating healthier parent-child relationships in the home. This leader s guide gives you the clear, step-by-step instructions you need to maximize interaction, support, and insights within your group. Most of the preparation has been done for you---just follow the easy-to-use lesson plan, complete with helpful tips. Because this book includes the full text of the participant s guide, it s the only guidebook you need to track page-for-page with your group. Boundaries with Kids sessions: 1. Building Character in Kids 2. Kids Need Parents with Boundaries 3. The Law of Sowing and Reaping and the Law of Responsibility 4. The Laws of Power and Respect 5. The Laws of Motivation and Evaluation 6. The Laws of Proactivity and Envy 7. The Laws of Activity and Exposure 8. Six Steps to Implementing Boundaries with Your Kids"