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Authors Randi Rossario Maples and Alley Ray let us in on their lives as coparents. Randi is married to Alley's kids father and Alley is married to her childhood sweetheart. Over the last 4 years, their relationship went from toxic to thriving because they worked hard to get on the same page. This book is to give you a few steps on making those same advancements in your coparenting relationship. It's not about being besties, more so peace for the kids. Like it or not, your coparent will be apart of your family forever...may as well enjoy the ride.

I’m in love with my professor, a man who is unknowingly the father to my child… He broke my heart six years ago and left for the Navy. I thought he and I were ancient history, but now he is teaching me ancient history. Professor James Carter is 6’4”, intelligent, and gorgeous. The connection between us ignites instantly, a magnetic force that's impossible to ignore. Yet, as sparks fly in the hidden corners of campus, I grapple with the weight of my secret. A five-year-old daughter he is not yet aware of. Threats surface, and old rivalries rear their heads. But James is willing to ...

The Successful Single Mom book series is your therapist, BFF, coach and personal trainer all rolled into one. Written by a business coach and former single mom, when you read this book you'll feel like you're getting big sisterly advice from someone you've known forever. You'll feel inspired to begin your transformation and become the mom and woman you've always known you could be. The Successful Single Mom is the only book series for single moms written in a positive, can-do voice, from the coaching perspective, by an executive coach who was also a single mom. All of the books in the ...

Living in the Family Blender provides practical guidance upon which any family may build better relationships and a life filled with joy and purpose. Join them on their personal journey and discover glorious possibilities in your own family.

In Stepmother, Bass explores the complex emotional, material, and spiritual terrain we share with our stepchildren, and with their other parents. Bringing together insights from sociology, history, clinical studies, and literature, she unpacks practical questions to help listeners explore the deeper issues: What is my definition of home? How does this relationship affect all the other relationships in this family? And how do I deal with the emotional triangles of stepfamily life?

If you want to know how to be a better step parent, then check out this step-by-step guide. You will discover the effective tools and techniques on how to blend families together with less conflict and become a better step parent to the kids.

Strengthen your marriage with empathy, spiritual connection, and resilience—without feeling overwhelmed.

Fathers shape the lives of their daughters in ways both profound and enduring. In Why a Daughter Needs a Good Dad, Elizabeth Collins reveals how a father's love and support helps pave the way for his daughter's confidence, self-worth, and future success.

This audiobook will guide you through how to parent children that are not your own, offering practical advice, empathetic insights, and proven strategies to navigate the complexities of blended families with confidence and compassion.

If your kids aren’t learning about sex from you, what are they learning about sex, and who is teaching them? Having "the talk" with your child does not have to be a terrifying and awkward event. Armed with The Sex-Wise Parent, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig’s groundbreaking book, you may find you never have to have "the talk". Dr. Rosenzweig shows you how you can help protect your children from sexual abuse, trauma, and bullying through your everyday interaction with them.

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you being controlled by others who say they care about you? Do you feel you have no power to change your life? Toxic people can be found anywhere in everyday life. They can be found in intimate relationships, in the workplace and in places of worship. They are self-centred, abusive, manipulative, and lacking empathy. They may be referred to as narcissistic, selfish, or sociopathic. They often mask their negative traits by being charming or friendly.

"Making Healthy Families" explains the elements required to make and sustain healthy, functional families. This timely book describes the family life stages, from "Becoming a Couple," to "Becoming Parents," and "Raising Adolescents." It educates parents about the predictable stresses of each transition, and offers guidelines and hands-on exercises for achieving a healthy adjustment in each stage of family life. A chapter on "Trouble-shooting" offers couples an opportunity to plot their own predictable stress points on the family journey, thereby allowing them to better master their ...

I fell for the billionaire CEO next door and now I’m carrying his baby. Alexander Blackwood is tall, dark and too dangerously handsome for his own good. From the moment I met him, I knew he was trouble. But this ex-seal’s icy exterior and grumpy attitude doesn’t scare me in the least. When his daughter befriends me, I leap at the opportunity to help her. Through her I get to see slivers of his loving caring heart. After an unforgettable night of ravaging me in my gym, We can't keep our hands off each other, setting my whole body ablaze. But come morning, he pretends as if I don’t ...

Often children can find it difficult to go to sleep. It's much more fun to play with friends and family. Their busy minds find it difficult to unwind, and sleep can become problematic. 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. The audiobook run time is around 30 minutes, and it will become a part of your child's bedtime routine.

Belonging Matters is meant to support the adoption community, while creating a conversation with those not directly touched by adoption.

The Humorist: Adventures in Adulting & Horror Movies captures the moments both silly and sincere that define the process of coming-of-age, weaving in unexpected analogies to the history of horror cinema that speak to our universal need for human connection through cultural objects, the gift of fear, and the healing power of laughter.

Navigating the complexities of blended families can be a challenging endeavor, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Introducing Blended Families, the all-encompassing guide designed to help you build harmonious and loving relationships within your unique family structure. Dive deep into the essence of creating and maintaining a joyous home environment, starting with understanding the dynamics and importance of harmony in blended families. Begin your journey with the foundational insights provided in the first family meeting and the essential steps to setting clear expectations and ...

Transform your family life with the Family Transformation Series, a comprehensive bundle designed to help you build a strong marriage, navigate blended families, and implement effective co-parenting strategies. This essential collection combines two guides, offering practical advice, proven strategies, and inspiring insights to create a cohesive and joyful home.

Grandparenting is hard enough, but when you add in the blended family element, whether step or adopted, the challenge is even greater. How do you succeed when these children are not your own? How do you make them your own? Can you get them to love you? To like you? To trust you? How do successful grandparents do it? Dene Low, an award winning author and grandparent herself, explores thirty different sets of grandparents and provides tips and solutions from her interviews and research for grandparent success.

"Unified Hearts: Proven Strategies for Cultivating Lasting Marital Harmony in Blended Families" delves deeply into the art and science of nurturing a successful blended family. This insightful book unpacks the complexity of merging families, offering a rich tapestry of strategies, from effective communication and conflict resolution to emotional support and financial management.