The Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks
Have you ever wondered why people with a positive attitude seem to be quite lucky and good things happen to them all the time? And conversely, have you wondered why people with a negative attitude seem plagued by any number of unwanted circumstances? Well, in a nutshell, it’s the Law of Attraction. The energy a…
Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins
This life-changing Audible Original features a powerful mix of one-on-one life-coaching sessions followed by a deeper dive into each session. You will hear vital take-aways that you can start using immediately. With humor and wisdom, Mel Robbins expertly tackles the fear of change, rejection, and being alone, as well as imposter syndrome and feeling trapped…
Have a New Kid by Friday – By Kevin Leman
Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children–fast! With his signature wit and encouragement, Dr. Leman offers them hope and real, practical, doable strategies for regaining control and becoming the parents they always wanted to be. Focusing on changing a child’s attitude, behavior, and character, this book…
Making Children Mind without Losing Yours
Raising children these days can be daunting. But if anyone understands why children behave the way they do, it’s Dr. Kevin Leman. Equipping parents with seven principles of Reality Discipline-a loving no-nonsense parenting approach that really works-this internationally known psychologist, author, and father of five shows parents how to – understand why children misbehave and…
On Becoming Babywise – by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam
Book Review by Jennifer Hacker This book is a MUST read while you are still pregnant if you want your child to be content, eat on a regular schedule, and sleep through the night at a very early age (between 8 and 12 weeks of age). The techniques outlined in the book are…
Where is God When it Hurts?
In this book the author goes into great depths about pain and the physical reasons for it and benefits of it and the emotional growth that can come from it.
In a Heartbeat
This one is for women who have lost a child (whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death). The author lost 2 children to miscarriage and one was stillborn. Each section has journal entry from right after she learned her little girl Molly would be stillborn and then there is another section from Dawn years later…
The Bereaved Parent
Practical supportive advice for bereaved parents and the professionals who work with them, based on the experiences of psychiatric and religious counselors. FROM THE INTRODUCTION: “Certainly, in the early days after our son died, no one could have patted us on the our heads and convinced us everything would be all right. Nor will this…
Healing a Parent’s Grieving Heart; 100 Practical Ideas after Your Child Dies
This book is a fantastic instruction manual for how to live after loss. Every idea is presented on a single page so even people in the depths of grief who are unable to focus for even 5 minutes at a time can still read it in very short intervals. And for each of the 100…
Good Grief – by Granger Westberg
Book Summary by Jennifer Hacker Good Grief by Granger Westberg (also known as the Westberg model of grief) is especially useful for those who don’t like to read or cannot concentrate long enough to get through a long book. This book is 64 total pages. You can finish it in less than an hour. It’s…
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Surviving the Death of Your Baby
This book offers helpful information for every stage of the grieving process and years beyond. Some of the Chapter titles are: A Parent’s Lonely Grief Grieving and Emotional Recovery Physical Recovery The Early Months Affirming Your Baby Painful Feelings Resolution of Grief Especially for Fathers You and Your Partner Your Family Support Networks The Subsequent…