Parenting can be tough – And you’re probably wondering, Is this book an easy-read that gives me practical, real-life answers that work – right now? The answer is, Absolutely! When you buy this book, you’ll have in-hand the Top 20 valuable ideas for calm and collected parenting – from an experienced Mom of over a dozen children by birth, marriage, and adoption. In concise, easy-to-read chapters, you’ll find out how to get – and keep – your child’s rapt attention, how to make the relationship between you and your child calm, and how to make your home unruffled and feeling good – all day. Take this book home today and find out why child experts all across the US recommend you put these 20 Secrets from one of the most trusted child experts today into practice in your family. A must-read for the parent, grandparent, and loving family member who wants the best for his or her child. “This reader-friendly book is insightful, delightful, and reflects an uncommon wisdom regarding effective and loving parenting. Erin Brown Conroy clearly has a phenomenal understanding of the joys and trials associated with parenting.” – Dr. Carol Heuttig, PhD, Texas Women’s University, Dallas, TX “These sound and proven secrets...will make life with children easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful.” – Child Care Resources Co-Director, Southwest Michigan Early Childhood Conference

Want children who are patient, kind, humble, thankful, and respectful? Who have a good work ethic, strong character, and a healthy self-image? Who succeed in all areas of life--personally, professionally, and relationally--to the best of their ability? You can't force your kids to be grateful for everything you do, but you can raise successful, responsible kids who grow into adults you can be proud of. With his signature wit and wisdom, international parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman reveals eight no-nonsense strategies that build on the foundations of character, good behavior, respect, discipline, and a winning attitude. He shows you how to - expect the best to get the best - minimize friction and optimize solutions - put your relationship first - and much more It is possible to raise a successful child in a "whatever" generation. Dr. Leman shows you just how simple it can be.

Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

Outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy, and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills.

Is your kid driving you crazy? Do you ever find yourself getting frustrated? Does it seem like your child always makes noise when you’re on the phone? Does he leave toys out all over the floor? Does it seem like she’s not listening? Is there always laundry to do, a messy room to clean, and a child on your heels, asking questions? And do you then sometimes find yourself getting frustrated? Bent out of shape? Maybe even exasperated and the edge of “losing it”? As parents, we’ve all been there! But you don’t have to feel frustrated. You can feel good no matter what the circumstances – and be calm, in control – even in the middle of those crazy days – with a smile on your face. Yes, with the truths in this book tucked into your heart, parenting can be much easier and more enjoyable. When you take this book home, you’ll find smiles, laughter, and true hope that’s both inspiring and encouraging. As you enjoy reading these pages, a warm smile will spread across your face while affirming new thoughts, new perspectives, and new attitudes – and you’ll enjoy your children in a way that you’ve always wanted. It’s time to make a positive change on the inside – and to feel better today. Get this book and feel a calm and collected heart and mind – and be the peaceful, smiling, “in control” parent you’ve always wanted to be. “Refreshing...practical...I highly recommend this book to any parent who wants to raise great kids and maintain their sanity in the process.” – Anne Leedom, Editor-in-Chief, ParentingBookmark.com “Practical, humorous...Erin Brown Conroy knows what works!” – Fran Hewitt, Co-author, The Power of Focus for Women

A practical guide that helps teens develop the thinking, learning, and communication skills they need in order to become one of the top twenty.

Offers strategies people may use to simplify the process of open, domestic adoption, explains why it can be preferable to deal directly with an expectant mother, and discusses legal considerations.