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Stephen Smith is the boy who did not exist. Born out of wedlock in the early 1960s, Steve's parents - both devout Catholics - had felt so 'shamed' by their son's illegitimate birth that they hid him away from the world by locking him in the cellar...for 13 years. Apart from a few admissions to hospital as a result of his 'imprisonment', Steve remained in the coal cellar of the family home where he was deprived of daylight, his childhood, school and human contact until he'd reached his teenage years.

What if the quest to be a perfect loving parent was the very thing that kept us from giving kids what they really need? Do you ever feel that despite your best efforts you’re still not the kind of parent you want to be? For parents who struggle with perfectionism or codependency—sometimes without even being aware of it—the pressure to raise good kids can feel impossible. Raising Empowered Children is about becoming aware of the ways that we sabotage ourselves so we can find a more satisfying and loving approach to parenting. As a trained therapist and recovering codependent ...

The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins explores the application of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to the atmosphere, discipline, and life of our homes and schools. We cover Charlotte’s timeless principles as they work themselves out in our real and modern lives. Interviewing seasoned moms who have cherished Charlotte’s works while raising real children in real families, we endeavor to lay a foundation of hope and possibility for our listeners. However imperfectly.

Did you know that a recent meta-analysis revealed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) significantly reduces self-harm behaviors and improves emotional regulation in adolescents? In fact, 77% of participants in a 2020 study no longer met the criteria for borderline personality disorder after one year of DBT treatment.

Welcome to The Mama's Den! This podcast features R&B singer Melanie Fiona, writer Ashley Chea, and Black Love founder Codie Elaine Oliver - 3 mamas with 9 kids between them - having honest conversations about life, love, and all the messy, magical moments of motherhood and sisterhood. Every week, they’re keeping it real with stories, laughs, lessons, and a little advice that hopefully helps you with your journey in raising kids. This is the show the Mamas wish they had before becoming moms. So whether you’re a mama, daddy, auntie, uncle, or part of the village - tap into The Mama’s Den. ...

It happens to every parent. One day, you have a sweet son or daughter who loves to snuggle on the couch and who puts a smile on your face just by walking into the room. The next day, it's as if someone left the door open and let in an alien with a smart mouth and an attitude that, frankly, you could do without. Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet - for parent and child alike. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life.

A successful and optimistic Autistic Multimillionaire chronicles his journey with Autism and reflects on how the disorder has helped and hindered him as he went from high school dropout to successful husband, father, executive, and entrepreneur.

What possesses a mum to kidnap her own child? That's what Maggie asks herself when she's asked to foster 13-year-old Saskia, the subject of a bitter custody battle between her parents. When Saskia's mum Rosa fears the courts are going to favour her ex-husband, James, she takes matters into her own hands. With Rosa facing criminal charges, and Saskia refusing to live with her dad, her future looks uncertain. Will Maggie be able to step in and discover the bombshell that will tear this family apart?

Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, humility, and compassion, he shows parents how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with their teenagers.

Liz Murray was born to loving but drug-addicted parents in the Bronx. In school she was taunted for her dirty clothing and lice-infested hair, eventually skipping so many classes that she was put into a girls' home. At age 15, Liz found herself on the streets when her family finally unraveled. She learned to scrape by, foraging for food and riding subways all night to have a warm place to sleep. Then, when Liz's mother died of AIDS, she decided to take control of her own destiny.

Dave Pelzer was brutally abused as a child by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother. She considered him a slave - no longer a boy, but an "it". He was physically and mentally tortured and starved. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare he experienced behind closed doors, and his father was aware of the abuse but turned to denial and alcohol. The abuse only fueled a determination to survive and become stronger.

We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men.

Este libro, pensado especialmente para familias que buscan educación Montessori para bebés, te ofrece las claves esenciales de la estimulación temprana. Descubrirás cómo aplicar el método Montessori de manera sencilla, sin grandes inversiones y adaptándose a cualquier espacio o estilo de vida. Si buscas una guía práctica y clara para introducir el método Montessori en casa y ofrecer la mejor estimulación temprana a tu bebé, “Montessori en Casa: Estimulación Temprana para Bebés de 0 a 2 años” es tu recurso esencial.

Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood. Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons.

In the best-selling tradition of Smashed and The Glass Castle, this raw, eye-opening memoir tells the powerful story of Elizabeth Garrison's fractured childhood, descent into teenage drug addiction, and struggle to overcome nearly insurmountable odds. Elizabeth invites the listener behind the closed doors of a picture-perfect Christian family to reveal a dark, hidden world of child abuse, domestic violence, and chilling family secrets all performed in the name of God under the tyrannical rule of her father.

In our two-part season finale, EdMed Talks is taken over by our friends Jenna and Lindsay from Arboro Empowered as they step into the host seats to interview Jaclyn and Adam about the journey of launching Joyful Pediatrics! As entrepreneurs themselves, Jenna and Lindsay understand the highs and hurdles of starting a business, making this episode full of valuable insights, heartfelt moments, and plenty of laughs. Don’t miss this inspiring and candid conversation to close out the season.

こどもがすくすく育つように…毎日子育てを頑張る　ママ・パパを応援する番組「すくちあ」泣いて寝ない夜、食べないご飯、気分によって変わるワガママ…。子育てはもちろん幸せを感じることがたくさんありますが、大変な事、イライラすることもありますよね。現在6歳の女の子の母親でもあるDJ yukaと子育てのお悩みや、思い出などをシェアして共感していきましょう。7.8月のメッセージテーマは「子どもとの夏！」夏の楽しみ方、夏休...

Solo episode! Episode 4 is an impromptu late night gab fest. There seems to be rush of newly single celebrity moms transitioning into single motherhood. In this episode, I share, speculate and give my thoughts, observations on these recent celebrity breakups, thoughts on their future ex-spouses as partners and what I think single motherhood will look like for each of them. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @StopTellingMeToRelax_YouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Host Instagram: @vwelch85_IG Contact info: Veronica Welch stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com *Business/...

While Nicole’s soaking up the sun in OBX, Sara jumps in to co-host with Rich! They dive into everything from Rich’s sneaky solo binge-watching habits, to 4th of July nostalgia, and why the glue is important for social get-togethers. Sara gets sentimental about recreating her childhood fireworks magic for the kids, and Rich has a moment of realization of a prank a good friend may have pulled years ago. Maybe. Also, why turning your home into your dream space might just be the ultimate life hack. 🎧 Listen now and tell us—who's the binge-watcher in your house? Have Kids, They Said... ...

Send us a textBABY BILLY FINDS HIMSELF IN A DOCTOR'S OFFICE, IN HIS MOTHER'S WOMB!! AND HE HAS PEACE!! THE NEW DOCTOR, IS LIKE A "GRANDPA FOR JESUS!"