Summaries of books about Parental Relationships:
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting
Laura Markham
The book provides strategies for parents to cultivate emotional connection with their children, fostering mutual respect and cooperation. It emphasizes the importance of regulating one's own emotions, empathetic communication, and positive discipline to create a peaceful home environment.
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A Life Lost
The shocking true story: Jackson Is Haunted by a Secret from His Past
Cathy Glass
The book recounts the story of Jackson, a young boy with a traumatic past who comes into the care of the author, a foster carer. As Jackson struggles with behavioral issues, the author uncovers a dark secret from his history that has been haunting him, and works to help him heal and move forward.
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Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
Jim Burns
The book provides guidance for parents on how to navigate their evolving relationship with their grown children, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, offering support without interference, and maintaining a loving and open home environment. It offers practical advice on communication, letting go, and adapting to the adult child's need for independence while still being an integral part of their lives.
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Dear Sonali, Letters to the Daughter I Never Had
Lynn Toler
The book is a collection of heartfelt letters and life lessons addressed to an imagined daughter, offering wisdom on various aspects of life, including love, marriage, education, and perseverance. Through these letters, the author shares personal anecdotes and experiences, aiming to guide and empower young women as they navigate their own paths.
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Done With The Crying
Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children
Sheri McGregor
The book provides guidance and support for mothers coping with the pain of estrangement from their adult children, offering practical advice, emotional healing strategies, and personal anecdotes. It encourages self-care, setting boundaries, and finding a path forward through the grief and confusion of losing a relationship with an adult child.
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The Sad Son
A surprisingly funny memoir about mental illness and a mother's love
Claire Josephine
The book is a poignant yet humorous account of the author's experiences dealing with her son's mental illness, exploring the challenges and complexities of parenting through crisis while offering insights into the power of maternal love and resilience. It weaves together personal anecdotes, reflections on mental health, and the often-overlooked moments of joy and absurdity that can occur even in the toughest times.
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Pieces of Me
Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters
Lizbeth Meredith
The memoir recounts a mother's harrowing journey to recover her two daughters after their abduction by their noncustodial father to Greece. It details her struggles with the legal system, her own past trauma, and the international chase that ultimately leads to a reunion with her children.
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The Silent Cry
There is little Kim can do as her mother's mental health spirals out of control
Cathy Glass
The book narrates the story of a young girl named Kim, who is placed into foster care with the author when her mother's mental health deteriorates. As Kim struggles to cope with her mother's unpredictable behavior and the impact on her own life, the foster carer provides support and stability amidst the chaos.
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Siblings Without Rivalry
How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too
Adele Faber|Elaine Mazlish
The book provides strategies and practical advice for parents to minimize competition and conflict between their children, fostering a more harmonious and supportive sibling relationship. It includes techniques for understanding sibling dynamics, encouraging cooperative behavior, and addressing feelings of jealousy and comparison.
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From Cradle to Stage
Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars
Virginia Hanlon Grohl
The book features a collection of interviews and anecdotes from the mothers of famous musicians, providing insight into the upbringing and early lives of rock stars. It explores the unique challenges and triumphs these women experienced while nurturing their children's musical talents and witnessing their rise to fame.
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