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No one prepares you for losing the version of yourself that loss, trauma, and major life changes took. This book helps you discover who you are when life rewrites your identity. The Identity Reset: A Guide to Discovering Yourself After Loss, Change, and Survival is a lifeline for those navigating the difficult in-between—when your past self no longer fits, and the future feels uncertain and unrecognizable. For some, identity loss begins with what was taken. For others, it starts with what was never given: stability, affirmation, belonging, or the safety that trauma disrupted. And when the people, roles, or routines that shaped your life have died, it changes you. Author Ashley Olivia Nelson, a loss and trauma survivor, shows that discovering who you are isn't about “moving on”—it's about moving differently, without shame, pressure, or the need to perform. This book helps you name what's missing, understand how you've changed, and gently mend who you are—without minimizing what happened to you. As an identity and grief specialist, Ashley Olivia Nelson offers: Finding the words for the invisible losses that shaped youGranting yourself permission to grieve and explore who you are nowSteps to ease overwhelm and build emotional capacityChoosing relationships that truly accept youYou'll walk away with more than validation—you'll leave with direction. Whether you're grieving who you were or who you never got to be, The Identity Reset offers soul-tending reflection and clear, heartfelt insight.

Discover 8 trauma-informed strategies to empower you and your teachers, engage your students, and proactively improve student behavior The Science of Discipline is a proven and transformative roadmap to tackling some of the biggest behavioral problems faced in school systems today. Nathan Maynard, a global leader in discipline and restorative practices, offers insightful theories and practical strategies to take a more proactive approach to improve student behavior in the classroom with immediate and long-lasting effects. Many behavior modification models are outdated and fear-based, creating more challenges than they solve. Instead, this book walks you through Maynard's signature trauma-informed approach, focusing on belonging, accountability, and logical consequences for students. Supported by groundbreaking research in behavioral neuroscience, as well as Maynard's extensive experience consulting and training thousands of educators and working with students in some of the most complex school systems across the globe, this book gives you 8 strategies to work through the most complex challenges students and educators face with discipline: Discipline: Recognize that each child is unique, and adapting to their differences is key.Cultivating Accountability: Teach kids to take responsibility for their actions through clear expectations and consistent consequences.Ending Loneliness is Schools: Create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and connected.Building Empathy: Encourage understanding and sharing of feelings to foster a compassionate community.Respect: Manage difficult behaviors with respect and effective strategies to maintain a safe environment.The Power of Differentiated Thinking: Support neurodivergent and disabled students with personalized and inclusive teaching practices.Raising Kids: Build strong relationships through meaningful connections, effective communication, and conflict resolution.Understanding the “Bad Kid”: Look beyond labels to understand and address the root causes of a child's behavior.Featuring powerful stories from students and teachers, this book also shares Maynard's inspiring journey from generational poverty, childhood trauma, and a 'bad kid' reputation to a life dedicated to healing others worldwide. Down-to-earth and highly practical, The Science of Discipline earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all educators, administrators, parents, and community leaders ready to find a new way forward in a swiftly changing and complex school system.

Answers to all your burning questions and practical advice for helping LGBTQ+ students thrive In Teach Like an Ally: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students, veteran classroom teacher and celebrated transgender advocate Flint Del Sol weaves humor, storytelling, and expertise into a hands-on guide for educator-allies. Del Sol offers actionable strategies that you can implement in classrooms right away. He also tackles the complex questions teachers face: What should you do when a student asks for one name in the classroom, but another at home? Or when you're sure a student is trans, but they haven't said anything to you? How do you know your bathroom pass policy isn't hurting your most vulnerable students? What do you do when your values are at odds with school policy? Building a positive school climate doesn't have to be intimidating. In Teach Like an Ally, you'll learn how educators can support each other and how we can all give LGBTQ+ students the best possible chance to flourish. Get candid answers to difficult questions about LGBTQ+ students in the classroomBecome a stronger ally by understanding what LGBTQ+ students go through in secondary school settingsLearn the research-backed practices you can implement to make your classroom a safe space for allSupport all students in developing compassion and understanding for one anotherThis pragmatic book is for teachers, administrators, families, and anyone committed to the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students in secondary classrooms.

Effective, realistic strategies for moms with ADHD to manage their homes and lives With the tips and strategies offered in Master The Mundane, moms with ADHD can take control of their lives and make real changes for immediate impacts in their homes, both for themselves and if raising neurodivergent kids. This book shows readers how to understand the impact of ADHD on their lives, implement strategies for parenting and organization, manage their time effectively, and end the daily overwhelm, helping to make life less stressful, isolating, and difficult. Written by Amy Marie Hann, a popular advocate in the ADHD community and a neurodivergent mother who practices what she preaches, this book explores topics including: How and why motherhood exacerbates ADHD symptomsThree types of women with ADHD: the unrealistic perfectionist, the passionate procrastinator, and the overthinkerPractical strategies like chunking, simplifying, and body doubling to create lasting rhythms and routinesEnergy management tips and tricks to avoid burnout, even during busy daysEssential aspects of raising children with ADHD and how to create an ADHD-friendly family cultureWith a relatable, authentic voice that makes readers feel immediately heard and understood, Master The Mundane is your go-to resource for transforming chaos into calm and thriving as a mom with ADHD, no matter whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing ADHD for years.

A practical and contemporary toolkit based on the latest reliable evidence for the parents and professionals helping youth with ADHD navigate the challenges it presents In The Executive Function Playbook, ADHD and Executive Function Specialist Mike McLeod, delivers an evidence-based, effective toolkit for parents, teachers, therapists, counselors, principals, directors, and superintendents who work with and care for youth with ADHD. It's a playbook for success that equips you with the knowledge, acceptance, understanding, and info you need to dramatically improve the lives of young people who work every day to manage the challenges and struggles associated with ADHD. The book is filled with real, practical strategies that work in the classroom, at home, in workplaces, and online. It demolishes the myths and pseudoscience served up by social media algorithms and draws on the author's extensive experience living with ADHD and treating youth with this diagnosis, as well as the latest research conducted by reputable academics and practitioners. Inside the book: Candid, accurate discussions about the realities of living with ADHD and how to assist young people with the disorder to capitalize on their strengths and mitigate their weaknessSpecific, actionable strategies to deal with the most disruptive symptoms of ADHD, including impulsivity, inattention, time management deficits, and moreA comprehensive exploration of the root causes of the executive function deficits caused by ADHD and the techniques you can use to help address themADHD is a complex and poorly understood disorder that is difficult to treat effectively. This does not mean that the parents and professionals who are responsible for youth with ADHD are doomed to a lifetime of frustration and futility. The Executive Function Playbook contains a powerful and complete collection of tools, strategies, case studies, success stories, and frameworks for significantly improving the lives of young people with ADHD. Readers will benefit from the latest research, information, and best practices as they confront the significant – but manageable – challenges that ADHD presents.

A comprehensive and compassionate roadmap to healing after miscarriage Moving Forward (Not Moving On) doesn't sugarcoat the truth. Miscarriage is traumatic, and it's a type of trauma that we rarely discuss. Author and miscarriage doula Arden Cartrette understands the need for support and guidance to move through grief after the emotional turmoil of loss. In this book, she offers validation and practical strategies for surviving, coping, and—eventually—thriving again. You'll learn how to manage triggers, navigate social interactions, and reclaim your wellbeing, bit by bit. With empathy and expertise, the author helps create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, process your emotions, and find hope for the future. Learn about the social and psychological complexities surrounding the experience of miscarriage—and know that you aren't aloneProcess what happened alongside your family or within a supportive communityGive yourself time to grieve at your own pace and permission to move forward when you're readyGain the knowledge you need to make the best choice about your fertility options after miscarriageThis book offers valuable insights and advice to anyone who has experienced miscarriage, whether firsthand or as a partner or loved one.

Straightforward, loving, science-based approach to teach your baby how to get a good night’s sleep Written by renowned family therapist and sleep coach Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper offers an attachment-based, research-backed approach to baby sleep, ending the heated online debate of “sleep-training.” With the understanding that knowing how to help your baby get good sleep can be overwhelming given the loud, contradictory voices doling out advice, Lawler relies on a flexible and personalized approach to share solutions that work for you and your family. Readers will find insights on how to: Use clues from your baby, plus science, to determine the best approach to sleep, allowing you to get results (and more sleep!) as quickly and efficiently as possibleCut through the noise of misinformation on controversial topics like the cry-it-out methodRise above frustrating platitudes like “babies will be babies; just endure it until they’re older, and it might get better”Manage sleep after sleep training, and navigate challenges like regressions, teething/illness, and schedule changes (like dropping naps)The Peaceful Sleeper is a must-read resource for new and expecting parents who need trusted support to improve their baby’s sleep as well as their own sleep and mental health. The book is also invaluable for experienced parents who struggled with sleep with their older children during the newborn phase and are looking for a new approach to sleep training.

How to talk to kids about food and bodies—without guilt, shame, or fear. Food Positivity is a compassionate, practical guide that helps parents shift the way they talk about food and bodies—so they can raise kids with healthy relationships with food, body image, and self-trust. If you've ever worried about saying the wrong thing or passing down the same body shame you grew up with, you're not alone. Written by two registered dietitians and moms, this book unpacks the influence of diet culture and offers tools to help you break the cycle—starting with yourself. Inside, you'll learn how to: Understand how children learn to think about food—and why common language often reinforces cycles of negative food and body beliefsLet go of guilt and second-guessing, while building more trust in how you feed your kidsNavigate picky eating and food obsessions without pressure, bribery, or battles Talk about food and bodies in ways that nourish your child's physical and emotional well-being—for lifeShift from control-based feeding to a trust-centered approach that supports intuitive eating and autonomyWith tools you can use in real life—right away—Food Positivity helps you break free from the cycle of food and body shame without guilt, pressure, or perfection. This is your invitation to raise kids who feel confident in their bodies, curious about food, and free to trust themselves—all while growing your confidence as a parent.

A practical and research-backed discussion of how to improve mental, emotional, academic, and life outcomes for boys In Breaking the Boy Code: The New Playbook for Raising Resilient Boys, child and adolescent mental health expert and psychotherapist Dr. Katie Hurley delivers a timely and important discussion about the urgent crisis facing boys today. She carefully examines the societal pressures and toxic masculinity that negatively impact boys' mental health, academic performance, and social relationships. The book offers actionable steps for both parents and educators who work to support boys aged 5 to 15. It demonstrates how to help them develop emotional resilience, empathy, and healthy relationships. You'll also find: Hands-on and practical steps that parents, caregivers, teachers, and others can implement immediately to improve outcomes for the boys they're responsible forScripts and strategies for helping young and teenage boys improve their relationships and livesThe latest research on pre-adolescent and adolescent boysPerfect for the parents of boys, educators, teachers, coaches, and mental health professionals, Breaking the Boy Code is an essential strategy guide for improving the lives of boys everywhere and for helping them meet the extraordinary challenges posed by contemporary life.

An up-to-date and expert discussion of how to create a more culturally responsive mental health care system In The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care, veteran psychotherapist and trauma specialist Ashley McGirt-Adair delivers an effective roadmap for culturally responsive mental health care that acknowledges, understands, and begins to heal the ways racial bias and stereotypes infiltrate counseling. Blending contemporary research, practical tools, and searing personal stories, McGirt-Adair offers both a personal narrative and a comprehensive guide to more equitable mental health care. The Cost of Healing in Silence offers techniques for culturally responsive care that demonstrates how mental health care can be improved by offering therapy that is reflective of and sensitive to a range of identities. McGirt-Adair helps readers uncover the impacts of racial trauma and navigate the scars it leaves behind, offering culturally attuned techniques for healing and restoration that honor identity and community. You'll also find: Actionable guidance for recognizing and addressing racial bias in therapeutic settingsInspiring amplifications of marginalized voices, including those whose pain has often been overlooked and dismissedStrategies for improving access to Black therapists and implementing changes that prioritize cultural responsive carePerfect for people of color who have faced discrimination, bias, or unequal treatment in healthcare settings and are seeking guidance on how to heal from these experiences, The Cost of Healing in Silence is also a must-read for healthcare professionals, educators and allies committed to transforming healthcare into a more equitable system.

You're not alone in feeling lonely—learn to break the cycle of disconnection and build meaningful relationships with yourself and others.Lonely AF is about understanding why so many of us struggle with feeling alone—and what we can do about it. In this book, trauma-informed therapist Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski dives into the real and raw feelings of loneliness that she knows all too well. As a first-generation American born to Polish immigrant parents, she experienced emotional loneliness early in life. Her mother passed away when she was just two years old. By high school, she was living alone while her father, who struggled with alcohol, worked overseas. Years later, she would face a new kind of loneliness in adulthood, navigating the storm of postpartum rage after the birth of her son.These lived experiences, combined with years of clinical expertise, shaped her no-fluff, deeply compassionate approach to emotional healing.Following Dr. Kalicinski's HEART Method, Lonely AF will help you: Break the cycle of emotional disconnection and create meaningful, secure relationships with others—and yourselfLearn practical tools to create authentic connections and heal from past emotional painRedefine your identity by separating from old narratives and embracing personal transformationFeel supported and less alone with heartfelt reflections from Dr. Kalicinski's personal journey and client case studiesWith warmth and wisdom, Dr. Kalicinski offers a path forward to emotional healing—one that helps you confront loneliness without shame and build the authentic relationships you deserve.

Practical strategies and tips to help raise and teach children in a digital-first world In Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era, Titania Jordan, a renowned internet and social media safety specialist, tackles the urgent dilemmas of modern parenting head-on. As technology increasingly engulfs the lives of our children, this book emerges as a beacon for those looking to guide, protect, and connect with them in meaningful ways. Navigating the complex digital landscape, Jordan delves into the effects of social media and the internet on our kids. She uncovers the challenges of balancing screen time with real-life interactions and the erosion of offline social skills due to digital immersion. Yet, it's not all dire—Jordan's expert insights offer a pathway to turning potential digital pitfalls into educational opportunities. The book will help you: Learn how to educate and empower the next generation to navigate the internet safely and responsiblyDiscover actionable advice on setting boundaries, fostering offline interactions, and promoting healthy digital habits.Benefit from the latest internet safety data, trends, and tips to keep your children protected in the digital agePerfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, Parental Control is more than just a book. It's a roadmap to raising well-adjusted children in a technology-driven world. This guide provides the tools you need to ensure technology complements the lives of those you care about, rather than consuming them. If you're looking to navigate the challenges of modern-day parenting with confidence and create a safe, balanced digital environment for your children, then this book is for you.

Provides expecting mothers with an all-in-one companion that empowers them to embrace a confident, calm, and positive pregnancy journey Pregnancy can feel like a rollercoaster—exciting, emotional, and at times overwhelming. The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy is your reassuring companion through it all. Written by Nina Spears—known to thousands as The Baby Chick®—this book offers an approachable, evidence-based guide for women who want to feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way. Drawing on her 15 years of experience as a birth and postpartum doula, Nina brings you expert-backed insights and practical tools to nurture your mind, body, and heart. Organized trimester by trimester, this book helps you manage physical changes, reduce anxiety, and connect more deeply with your growing baby and your partner. Providing everything from recipes and exercises to journaling prompts, checklists, and guided meditations, Nina blends trusted medical knowledge with holistic wellness and emotional support to help you feel better prepared throughout pregnancy, and ready for a positive birth and postpartum experience. Whether you’re a first-time mom or adding to your family, The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy reminds you that you’re not alone—you’re capable, strong, and supported through every kick, craving, and milestone. The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy is your roadmap to a confident and joyful motherhood journey. Inside, you will find: Expert-backed medical guidance with emotional and mental wellness toolsA trimester-based structure for easy navigation and targeted supportEasy-to-use practices tailored to each stage of pregnancyPartner tips to strengthen connection and shared supportAffirmations, meditations, and mindfulness techniques for calm and clarityIdeal for expecting mothers—especially first-time moms—The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy can be used in prenatal education, childbirth preparation, or maternal wellness courses. It’s also an invaluable resource for doulas, childbirth educators, and healthcare professionals who support families through pregnancy and postpartum.

“In the end, this book, like the author, leads with compassion and a healthy dose of reality. It doesn’t offer gimmicks, hacks, or easy fixes. It’s a playbook that understands how the human mind works–in all of its complexity and tendency toward survival, and sometimes self-sabotage—so we can work with it instead of against it.” —Pilar Guzmán, Editorial Director of Oprah Daily Reclaim your power and live a life of purpose and joy In When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free, renowned clinical psychologist and speaker Dr. Rachel L. Goldman delivers an inspiring, approachable, and practical strategy guide to helping women reclaim their confidence, reshape how they see themselves—inside and out, and build resilience before stress knocks at their door. Dr. Rachel explains how to eliminate feeling “stuck” and how you can gain greater control over your life. Whether you’re feeling professional burnout, struggling with identity changes as you enter a new phase of your life with new challenges, or encountering obstacles as you balance it all, Dr. Rachel offers a compassionate roadmap to reclaiming your power and living a life of purpose and joy. Equipped with her insights, you will gain coping tools necessary to effectively manage any of life’s stressors. You’ll also find: Strategies for recovering from personal and professional setbacks, allowing you to build resilience and find meaningTechniques for those seeking personal growth, including lifelong tools to manage stressWays to navigate burnout and dissatisfaction, as well as tools to manage stress and eliminate limiting beliefsPerfect for women seeking personal growth and an effective path to self-improvement, When Life Happens is also an essential resource for people struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem looking for a useful tool to use as an adjunct to therapy.