Family & Relationships, Parenting
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Not a Fairy Tale
A Story of Surviving the First Three Years of Being a Stepmom by Maddie Laberge
The inspiring and hilarious story of Maddie Laberge’s journey from a carefree, childless life to becoming a stepmom of three. Nothing could have prepared Maddie for what was about to happen to her quiet, simple life once all three of her husband’s ...
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Rebel Dad
Triumphing Over Bureaucracy to Adopt Two Orphans Born Worlds Apart by David R. I. McKinstry
As a child, David McKinstry always knew one thing: he wanted to be a father. However, as a single—and secretly gay—man, David's only option was to adopt. Lying about his sexuality on adoption applications, David was consistently met with a ...
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A Letter to My Father
What Your Son Wants to Tell You But Doesn't by Isaac Mogilevsky
Many books have been written about the father-son relationship. Most of the readers are well-meaning fathers looking for helpful advice on how to build a relationship with their sons and impact them in a real, meaningful way from older wise men, who ...
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Finding Calm in the Chaos
A Parenting Journey by Leslie Ford
This book is about a parenting journey. It is a story about being born in chaos, growing up in chaos and then creating a chaos of her own. It is a parenting book that allows you to learn through story. It is about Finding what helps you stay Calm ...
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Smile Sandwich
The Third Journey... How Thoughts, Words and Actions Create Wellness by Daniella Grsic
Smile Sandwich is a charming tale about a group of friends who learn productive ways to support one another. This book tackles some of the most common social-emotional issues young children face through the characters of Rebecca, Bobby, and Lucky ...
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The Birds Still Sing
My Journey of Resilience Through Postpartum Depression by Grace Tallman
The Birds Still Sing: My Journey of Resilience Through Postpartum Depression is an invaluable and inspiring read for anyone who is struggling to re-discover meaning and purpose in life after a devastating experience. Readers will be riveted by the ...
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Kids These Days
A Game Plan for (Re)Connecting with those we Teach, Lead & Love by Jody Carrington
The kids are the least of our worries. Seriously. If that sounds blasphemous in a book for concerned parents and educators (and anyone, really, who worries about “kids these days”), then I am so glad you’re here. If you own a kid, work with a kid, ...
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Loving My Gay Child
A Mother's Journey to Acceptance by Sushma Agarwal
Like many parents, Sushma and Vijay Agarwal expected both of their sons to grow up, marry a lovely girl, and raise a family. When their younger son told them in 2004 that he was gay, Sushma was devastated. She wanted to know why this had happened to ...
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Curious Freckles
by Janet Kennedy Kiefer
What does innocence, discovery, and motherhood have in common? Freckles and Violet have a special friend on the farm. Who is it? Springtime on the farm is filled with newness. Read “Curious Freckles,” and find out for yourself the fantastically fun ...
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Your Preschooler
A Manual for Developing a Child's Love of Reading by J. Stanley Cummings
A HALF-HOUR A DAY Spending just 30 minutes each day introducing and reading books aloud to your child is one of the most valuable gifts you can provide during the pre-kindergarten and early school years. It may even be the single most important time ...
