From the author of the New York Times bestseller Adult Children of Alcoholics -- a wonderful book that affirms and encourages AcoAs by developing skills for living. Imagine how good you would feel if · You could stand up for yourself without losing your temper · You could make a decision without second guessing yourself · You didn't have that sense of worthlessness every time someone criticized you · You could learn how to say no and stick with it In Lifeskills for Adult Children you can learn how to do these things and more. This book is designed specifically for Adult Children and teaches skills to make your complex adult life easier, while improving your sense of self-worth. Examples are provided to help clarify the lessons and exercises are given to help you practice your new skills. So, if you have difficulty · Asking for what you want · Solving problems · Handling criticism · Saying no read Lifeskills for Adult Children - you'll be glad you did.

In the 1980's, Janet Woititz broke new ground in our understanding of what it is to be an Adult Child of an Alcoholic. In this updated edition of her bestseller she re-examines the movement and its inclusion of Adult Children from various dysfunctional family backgrounds who share the same characteristics. After decades of working with ACoAs she shares the recovery hints that she has found to work. Read Adult Children of Alcoholics to see where the journey began and for ideas on where to go from here.

Does your child know how to use a check book? Boil an egg? Do the laundry? Read a map? Homeschooler Christine Field helps parents systematically teach kids - from preschool to the teen years - what they need to know to thrive as adults.

“Ellen Galinsky—already the go-to person on interaction between families and the workplace—draws on fresh research to explain what we ought to be teaching our children. This is must-reading for everyone who cares about America’s fate in the 21st century.” — Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The PBS NewsHour Families and Work Institute President Ellen Galinsky (Ask the Children, The Six Stages of Parenthood) presents a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child development.

New York Times Bestseller "Julie Lythcott-Haims is a national treasure. . . . A must-read for every parent who senses that there is a healthier and saner way to raise our children." -Madeline Levine, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well "For parents who want to foster hearty self-reliance instead of hollow self-esteem, How to Raise an Adult is the right book at the right time." -Daniel H. Pink, author of the New York Times bestsellers Drive and A Whole New Mind A provocative manifesto that exposes the harms of helicopter parenting and sets forth an alternate philosophy for raising preteens and teens to self-sufficient young adulthood In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success. Relevant to parents of toddlers as well as of twentysomethings-and of special value to parents of teens-this book is a rallying cry for those who wish to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence.

PARENTING NEVER ENDS. From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with your teens and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood The high school and college years: an extended roller coaster of academics, friends, first loves, first break-ups, driver’s ed, jobs, and everything in between. Kids are constantly changing and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart? Enter the co-founders of Grown and Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this transition, they launched what has become the largest website and online community for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into this handy, must-have guide. Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Consider this your parenting lifeline: an easy-to-use manual that offers support and perspective. Grown and Flown is required reading for anyone looking to raise an adult with whom you have an enduring, profound connection.

Congratulations, the day has finally arrived! You’re officially a GROWN UP! Which is great in theory, but maybe a bit more stressful in practise… Here’s what’s coming towards you very quickly... You’re going to have to learn how to cook, clean, find a job, fix your car, live away from home and manage your money. You’ll need to eat the right stuff (sorry, but noodles 24/7 just won’t cut it), ace the job interview, impress your boss and fix your flat tire on Monday morning so you get to work or college on time. Ideally you’ll make more money than you spend, make new friends, maybe even start your own business and create a life you love. These are all the important life skills we need to know as an adult, that we're NOT taught in school! Right, don’t panic! You’re in the right place. This book will share with you the proven tips & strategies to make your adulting days the best days of your life. In Adulting for Beginners you'll discover: The basics you need to stock your kitchen with to always have something to eat Easy meal plans and ideas to keep your body healthy, even if you hate cooking. How to do useful stuff like do your laundry, how to fix your toilet and never run out of toilet paper First aid tips, better health strategies, and how to make exercise fun How to choose the right apartment, house, and flatmates to avoid trouble Exactly how to find a job, negotiate your salary and get on the promotion fast track even if it’s your first job! How to change your oil, fix a flat tire and look after your car even if you’re not a mechanic! When to create a rainy day fund, 401Ks and how to manage debt without stress How to expand your income by becoming an entrepreneur and creating passive income opportunities How to make money, pay your taxes and prepare to buy a house in the future. And tons more grown up survival tips and tricks in this guide for students, graduates ,girls, women, men and boys! With this book you’ll be able to look forward to many happy years as a successful and happy adult. So grab a copy today. An awesome high school graduation gift The book is also the perfect high school graduation, new job and college gift. It’s packed full of adulting life hacks to help your daughter, granddaughter, niece or friend succeed in the world.