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Fourteen years ago, Mike Milligan learned he would become a grandfather for the first time. He was surprised to find that there was little or no information available on what it means to be a grandfather, how to make the most of the experience, and how to be the best grandfather possible. Sure, there were shelves of books dedicated to grandmothers - all with cuddly covers depicting spring bouquets or gentle little lambs. But there was not a single book that spoke to him, a 64-year-old grandfather-to-be. It struck him that there were countless other grandfathers out there experiencing this same feeling of neglect.

Pepe nació en un Quito de los años 30, donde tenía que luchar para salir adelante y donde aprendió desde pequeño, a compartir con el que menos tenía. Su trayecto por el mundo fue y es una aventura constante. Como ingeniero civil que era, trabajó en campamentos donde, pese a su juventud tuvo que abrirse paso en las montañas liderando a trabajadores mucho mayores que él. En los campamentos Pepe se convirtió en sacerdote, médico, juez, partero y héroe. Tuvo la osadía de ser mago, adivinador y jugador de cartas, acompañándolo siempre, su pareja, Norma, con quien disfrutó además...

Success is about more than accomplishment—it's about the people on the journey with you. From Start to Finish is more than a memoir from a lifetime educator—it's a legacy of wisdom, woven from a lifetime of stories and lessons meant to inspire future generations. Written with the intent of one day sharing with his grandchildren, this heartfelt, and often humorous, collection offers timeless insights into the value of faith, relationships, and integrity to shape a fulfilling life and career. “If I’ve learned anything at this point on my journey,” says Dr. Alexander, “it’s that ...

The story has been crafted to include specific sleep time suggestions. The narration and pace of the story are designed to slow your child's rhythm down and bring them to gentle, restful sleep. This soothing, calming audiobook has been designed around a tried-and-tested formula to get your child to go bed, stay there, and fall asleep naturally while listening to Bed Time Bear.

Sacred Legacy explores the journey of three generations of women as they transform cycles, wounds, and patterns from their lineage. Zanny, Ulew, and Jewels walk through the five essential steps that helped them find the courage to forge a better way for each of them and their daughters. These empowered women share stories of healing childhood trauma and learning to access the deep Inner She that is passed down from our ancestors.

Mary Fern’s Monster Under My Bed series of books is aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under The Bed is there to look after them and reassure them. Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone.

Nothing is quite as special as being a grandmother! Here, best-selling devotional author Rebecca Barlow Jordan offers particular encouragement for the challenges and delights you’ll encounter. As you experience these 40 devotions, you’ll discover renewed vitality in your relationship with God and be reminded of his extraordinary faithfulness to you, your children, and your grandchildren.

Financial professionals are seeing more financial abuse of aging clients than ever. Why? Elders are living longer, but not necessarily in great health. The pervasive problem of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias can steal a client's financial judgment and make the person much more vulnerable to manipulation. Even if an elder is still competent, she may be subject to the improper persuasion, called "undue influence" of a family member or other trusted person.

Kids, a Primer is a collection of a grandfather's musings on the way his (now grown) children are raising their children and being glad about being a grandparent rather than a new parent with young children (again). While Ungar is convinced that grandparents could do a better job raising children if they had the energy, he is grateful that he, in fact, no longer has the energy.

Part of Mary Fern's best-selling Bedtime Series these books are specially designed to help calm worried and anxious children. Many children do not like the dark, irrational fears can take hold of them at bedtime and being left alone can become an anxious time for them. No one really knows what sparks off these feelings of insecurity at night time. They can be triggered by so many different things.

Many children do not like the dark. Irrational fears can take hold of them at bedtime and being left alone can become an anxious time for them. No one really knows what sparks off these feelings of insecurity at night time. They can be triggered by so many different things. Mary Fern’s Monster Under My Bed series of books is aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under My Bed is there to look after them and reassure them.

Most older Americans can see the end of their lives approaching and agonize over how to best share all they have learned about love and money. Hopefully this audiobook will help some families experience the joy than smart financial moves can send as a message through time.

"Wie viel Eltern braucht ein Kind? Wie können wir Fürsorgepflicht und Freiheitsdrang vereinen? Und vor allem: Wie kann es uns gelingen, ein gutes, stabiles Beziehungsnetz für unsere Kinder zu knüpfen?" Nora Imlau. Es heißt, es brauche ein Dorf, um ein Kind großzuziehen. Doch in unserer modernen Welt ist es gar nicht so leicht, dieses Dorf zu finden. Schließlich leben wir längst nicht mehr in Großfamilienverbänden zusammen. Und wir wollen unsere Kinder auch nicht irgendwem anvertrauen.

Learn how to create and tell spellbinding oral stories for the special children in your life with The Storyteller's Kit Box. Children’s author and story weaver Judy Hubbard shows how easy it is to build magical stories using a simple four-step approach - character, setting, action, and resolution - and an armada of great story themes. The Storyteller’s Kit Box provides helpful tips on story delivery, instructions for creating props bags and story boxes...and sample stories to get you started.

El mejor regalo para los abuelos es un libro con alma de poeta. En sus páginas se hace un merecido homenaje a los hombres y mujeres con más edad en cada familia, así como a los abuelos jóvenes. Porque sabemos que de ellos proviene la experiencia y la cimentación de una estirpe, además de que en sus corazones conservan un enorme caudal de amor. A través de historias reales y frases célebres, de reflexiones y poemas, hacemos un recuento de lo que han vivido y de lo mucho que les queda por disfrutar.

A response to all those grandmother books with flowers and puppies on the cover, Grandma Rules is a book for the hip, baby boomer grandma who realizes that after all the work she put into her own kids, she can take a break and have fun with her grandkids. A perfect gift for the greatest grandmothers you know, this book is laugh-out-loud funny while offering useful insights and tips on how to embrace the world’s greatest job.

The Art of Being a Grandma is the ultimate handbook for navigating the hilarious chaos of grandparenting. Packed with relatable tips, and a generous sprinkle of grandma wisdom, this book is your survival guide to tantrums, glitter explosions, and the eternal mystery of how kids always find the hidden Sharpie.

(Check each box that applies.) This book is for you if: ☑️ You’ve been divorced. ☑️ You have fought over child visitation. ☑️ Experiencing the consequences of being in a cult. ☑️ You don’t get along with your in-laws. ☑️ Your friends or family have shunned you. ☑️ Your adult child refuses to speak to you. ☑️ You are angry with either one of your parents. ☑️ You or someone you know suffers from a mental illness. ☑️ You or someone you know lives with an overbearing and controlling spouse. ☑️ You believe that there’s nothing more important than ...

A loving, connected family doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built with intention, trust, and shared experiences. This hands-on companion workbook to The Family Bond Blueprint gives you the tools to turn insights into action, helping your family grow closer, communicate better, and navigate life’s challenges together. Inside, you’ll discover: Practical exercises to strengthen trust, communication, and emotional bonds Guided reflections to uncover your family’s unique strengths and growth areas Fun, interactive activities to create lifelong traditions and bridge generational gaps ...

A village. A boy. A book. A Villain. A soothing and entertaining children's story. With funny illustrations. Ends with a moral lesson.