Summaries of books about Parental Relationships:
Peace
Hope and Healing for the Anxious Momma's Heart
Becky Thompson
The book provides guidance and support for mothers dealing with anxiety, offering them spiritual encouragement and practical advice to find peace amidst the chaos of parenting. It combines personal stories, biblical truths, and psychological insights to help moms navigate their fears and cultivate a sense of calm in their lives.
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How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids
Jancee Dunn
The book offers a humorous and insightful exploration of marital challenges and communication breakdowns that often occur after having children. It provides practical advice and strategies for couples to improve their relationship, manage household responsibilities fairly, and maintain a strong partnership amidst the chaos of parenting.
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Triggers
Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses
Amber Lia|Wendy Speake
The book provides strategies for parents to respond to challenging situations with their children in a calm and compassionate manner, drawing on biblical principles. It offers practical advice on how to replace impulsive, angry reactions with thoughtful, loving responses that foster a peaceful home environment.
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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men
Meg Meeker
The book provides guidance on how mothers can nurture their sons from infancy to adulthood, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, teaching respect, and fostering emotional intelligence. It offers practical advice and real-life examples to help mothers instill values and develop strong, healthy relationships with their sons, ultimately preparing them to become responsible, compassionate men.
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Primates of Park Avenue
A Memoir
Wednesday Martin
The book offers an anthropological look at the lives of Upper East Side mothers in Manhattan, drawing parallels between their social behaviors and those of primates. It delves into the competitive and ritualistic world of status, parenting, and survival among the elite.
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Be Safe, Love Mom
A Military Mom's Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front
Elaine Lowry Brye
The book provides a heartfelt account of a military mom's experiences as she navigates the emotional landscape of having four children serving in various branches of the US military. It offers guidance, support, and comfort to other military families through personal anecdotes, advice on coping with fear and uncertainty, and strategies for maintaining resilience on the home front.
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Parenting from the Inside Out
how a deeper self-understanding can help you raise children who thrive
Daniel J. Siegel, Mary Hartzell
The book explores the importance of understanding one's own emotional history to effectively parent and foster secure attachment with children. It combines neurobiology with attachment research to provide insights and strategies for raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children.
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Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children
Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents
Allison Bottke
The book provides a six-step S.A.N.I.T.Y. model to help parents manage complex relationships with their adult children, particularly those who are struggling with issues such as addiction or irresponsible behavior. It offers practical advice and real-life examples to empower parents to establish healthy boundaries and reclaim their lives from the chaos of dysfunctional family dynamics.
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Once More We Saw Stars
A Memoir
Jayson Greene
The memoir recounts a father's journey through grief and healing after the tragic death of his two-year-old daughter, who was struck by a falling piece of masonry in New York City. It explores the emotional landscape of loss, the enduring bonds of family, and the rediscovery of hope and joy amidst profound sorrow.
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Shattered
Surviving the Loss of a Child
Gary Roe
The book provides guidance and support for parents grieving the death of a child, offering insights into the emotional journey and coping strategies to navigate the profound loss. It includes personal stories, practical help, and addresses the various dimensions of grief to help readers find a path towards healing.
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