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Happy Families
by Adele ParksFrom Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks comes a touching story about the ups and downs of love, marriage and family. Published as part of the Quick Reads series.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!Lisa is forty-two, divorced and a mum of three. For the past year, she has been going out with Mark, who is five years younger than her. Lisa really likes him but she worries that one day he will leave - just like her ex-husband did. On top of everything else, Lisa feels really tired and moody, and has put on weight. She thinks it's the menopause - but could there be another reason for how she's feeling? Lisa's life is about to change in a big way but does she want Mark by her side? Does he even want to be there? With the help of her family and friends, Lisa starts to believe that a second chance of love and happiness might just be possible...
Happy Families
by Adele ParksDon't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the No. 1 bestseller Just My Luck, out now!Lisa is forty-two, divorced and a mum of three. For the past year, she has been going out with Mark, who is five years younger than her. Lisa really likes him but she worries that one day he will leave - just like her ex-husband did. On top of everything else, Lisa feels really tired and moody, and has put on weight. She thinks it's the menopause - but could there be another reason for how she's feeling? Lisa's life is about to change in a big way but does she want Mark by her side? Does he even want to be there? With the help of her family and friends, Lisa starts to believe that a second chance of love and happiness might just be possible...
Happy Families
by David Aldridge Carmelite Avraham-KrehwinkelParenting a severely disruptive child can be exhausting and demoralizing to the point where breaking the cycle of bad behaviour seems an impossible task. Happy Families offers a realistic, step-by-step, practical approach to tackling destructive behaviour that helps parents regain control and establish harmony within the family. Using hands-on techniques based on the principles of non-violent resistance, each chapter deals with a different stage of the process - from communicating to the child an unwavering determination that the situation will change and enlisting the support of family and friends, to taking positive action in a way that avoids escalation. General advice such as how to respond constructively and consistently to provocation is included throughout, and morale-boosting tips encourage flagging parents to persevere with the approach. Happy Families will empower despairing parents and caregivers who seek to contain, counter and positively re-direct the aggression they face from children in distress, resulting in deep-felt and lasting change.
Happy Families
by Tanita S. DavisTeenage twins Ysabel and Justin Nicholas are lucky. Ysabel's jewelry designs have already caught the eyes of the art world and Justin's intelligence and drive are sure to gain him entrance into the most prestigious of colleges. They even like their parents. But their father has a secret--one that threatens to destroy the twins' happy family and life as they know it.Over the course of spring break, Ysabel and Justin will be forced to come to terms with their dad's new life, but can they overcome their fears to piece together their happy family again?From the Hardcover edition.
Happy Families: The heart-warming and hilarious winner of Richard & Judy's Search for a Bestseller 2020
by Julie MaWINNER OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER 2020'Fabulously, witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard MadeleyThree generations, two secrets, one extended family . . .Amy is thirty-four and has just given up her glittering career in the big (Welsh) city to move back in with her grandfather, returning to work in the small-town Chinese takeaway where she spent her bookish and boring childhood. Why? That's a secret she won't tell.Just like the secret of why her grandfather, Ah Goong, and her father, TC Li, haven't spoken to each other in thirty years. Weirder still, they've lived in the same small flat about the takeaway for the majority of those years, with Amy's mother Joan acting as their unfortunate go-between and buffer.Now Amy's parents have moved, leaving her in charge of looking after the old man. But then Ah Goong collapses in the street and Amy realises time is running out if she wants to play happy families again . . .___________'Fabulously witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard Madeley'Delightful . . . You'll want to devour this in seconds' Heat, 'Read of the Week''A take-away success of a novel. Family antics, affectionately drawn characters – this is a spit-your-noodles-out-laughing kind of read' My Weekly'Heartening and down-to-earth, Ma's debut is one of February's must-read books' Culturefly'Funny, sparky and heart-warming' Fabulous Magazine – The Sun on Sunday
Happy Families: The heart-warming and hilarious winner of Richard & Judy's Search for a Bestseller 2020
by Julie MaWINNER OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER 2020'Fabulously, witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard MadeleyThree generations, two secrets, one extended family . . .Amy is thirty-four and has just given up her glittering career in the big (Welsh) city to move back in with her grandfather, returning to work in the small-town Chinese takeaway where she spent her bookish and boring childhood. Why? That's a secret she won't tell.Just like the secret of why her grandfather, Ah Goong, and her father, TC Li, haven't spoken to each other in thirty years. Weirder still, they've lived in the same small flat about the takeaway for the majority of those years, with Amy's mother Joan acting as their unfortunate go-between and buffer.Now Amy's parents have moved, leaving her in charge of looking after the old man. But then Ah Goong collapses in the street and Amy realises time is running out if she wants to play happy families again . . .___________'Fabulously witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard Madeley'Delightful . . . You'll want to devour this in seconds' Heat, 'Read of the Week''A take-away success of a novel. Family antics, affectionately drawn characters – this is a spit-your-noodles-out-laughing kind of read' My Weekly'Heartening and down-to-earth, Ma's debut is one of February's must-read books' Culturefly'Funny, sparky and heart-warming' Fabulous Magazine – The Sun on Sunday
Happy Family
by Tracy BaroneIn Tracy Barone's mordantly funny debut, a fiercely independent woman is forced to come to terms with the family who raised her, the one who gave her away and the one she desperately wants.Trenton, New Jersey, 1962: A pregnant girl staggers into a health clinic, gives birth, and flees. A foster family takes the baby in, and an unlikely couple, their lives unspooling from a recent tragedy, hastily adopts her.Forty years and many secrets and lies later, Cheri Matzner is all grown up and falling apart. Ironic and unapologetic, she's a former cop-turned-disgruntled academic, a frustrated wife trying to get pregnant, an iconoclastic daughter bearing war-wounds from her overbearing mother and the deeply flawed by well-meaning father who has been dead for several years. Thrust into an odyssey of acceptance, Cheri discovers that sometimes it takes half a lifetime to come of age.Written with a deep emotional intelligence and a biting wit, HAPPY FAMILY weaves together the stories of the beautifully damaged people who have shaped Cheri's life--often in ways she has yet to discover. Asking if we can ever really know our parents outside their roles as our parents, Barone brilliantly explores the often vast divide between our beliefs about our families and the truth.
Happy Family Organic Superfoods Cookbook for Baby & Toddler
by Shazi Visram Cricket Azima&“A wonderful resource for making baby food at home . . . the recipes are packed with nutrient-rich superfoods that are easy to find at the grocery store.&” —Momtastic Give your baby and toddler the best start in life by feeding them healthy whole foods in easy-to-prepare recipes created by Shazi Visram—the founder and CEO of Happy Family Organics, one of the fastest-growing organic food companies in the US—and Cricket Azima, founder and CEO of The Creative Kitchen and celebrated chef. With more than seventy easy-to-prepare recipes made with all-natural ingredients, The Happy Family Organic Superfoods Cookbook offers a fresh, nutritious, and accessible approach—and Shazi&’s enlightened nutrition philosophy—to feeding children from four months to three years. Recipes for babies (four–twelve months)—From single to multi-ingredient vegetable and fruit purees—including Happy Family&’s bestselling spinach, mango & pear recipe—to recipes with quinoa, chia, and kale, Shazi&’s and Cricket&’s superfood recipes will nourish and please every kind of baby. Recipes for toddlers (one–three years)—Meals include avocado & chicken whole wheat pizza; 3 bean farro risotto; and baked salmon with peas & rice balls. Toddlers will love tasty snacks like strawberry-beet pudding with coconut milk and chia; avocado, melon & mint smoothies; banana, chocolate chip & quinoa muffins; and grilled nut-butter sandwiches with smashed berries. &“Featuring 70 easy-to-follow recipes, the cookbook is the perfect companion to help you introduce your little ones to new flavors and textures before taste preferences set in and while they&’re still willing to be adventurous. The coconut milk salmon with cauliflower and spinach and sweet potato and raisin pancakes were big hits in our home.&” —Chicago Parent
Happy Family: Transform Your Time Together in 15 Minutes a Day
by Alicia MunozGrow closer to your family with this new book by the author of the hit 190k copies sold self-help bestseller 'A Year Of Us'.Happy Family is a simple and thought-provoking gift book for you and your family, underwritten by the real expertise of its brilliant and fully credentialed US-based author Alicia Munoz. It will show you the huge gains you can make if you spend 15 minutes per day having fun and sharing meaningful conversations with the people that you love the most - even if they sometimes drive you mad. The creative, quirky and inspiring questions in this book get families talking, laughing, and sharing details about their inner and outer lives, helping them get to understand one another better, become more understanding and patient, and deepen IRL connection in an age of ubiquitous smart phones. Whether readers find themselves disconnected on long car rides, regularly eating in silence around a dining room table, or at a loss for words during family gatherings, birthday parties or at holiday events, the 250 questions in this book are unique and thought-provoking enough to get the extroverts listening and the introverts talking. Even for close, expressive families, this book will offer new angles and ideas on familiar themes, providing tools to help readers create a culture of curiosity and communication around topics that matter most to families, highlighting the shared history, unique roles, and evolving developmental stages of different family members, from thoughtful toddlers to reluctant teenagers and elderly relatives. It is a book to bind you together.
Happy Family: Transform Your Time Together in 15 Minutes a Day
by Alicia MunozGrow closer to your family with this new book by the author of the hit 190k copies sold self-help bestseller 'A Year Of Us'.Happy Family is a simple and thought-provoking gift book for you and your family, underwritten by the real expertise of its brilliant and fully credentialed US-based author Alicia Munoz. It will show you the huge gains you can make if you spend 15 minutes per day having fun and sharing meaningful conversations with the people that you love the most - even if they sometimes drive you mad. The creative, quirky and inspiring questions in this book get families talking, laughing, and sharing details about their inner and outer lives, helping them get to understand one another better, become more understanding and patient, and deepen IRL connection in an age of ubiquitous smart phones. Whether readers find themselves disconnected on long car rides, regularly eating in silence around a dining room table, or at a loss for words during family gatherings, birthday parties or at holiday events, the 250 questions in this book are unique and thought-provoking enough to get the extroverts listening and the introverts talking. Even for close, expressive families, this book will offer new angles and ideas on familiar themes, providing tools to help readers create a culture of curiosity and communication around topics that matter most to families, highlighting the shared history, unique roles, and evolving developmental stages of different family members, from thoughtful toddlers to reluctant teenagers and elderly relatives. It is a book to bind you together.
Happy Feet Two: The Novel
by Paul LivingstonHappy Feet Two returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica, reuniting the world's most famous tap-dancing penguin, Mumble, the love of his life, Gloria, and their old friends Ramon and Lovelace.In this novel adaptation, which includes full-color images from the film, we meet Erik - Mumble and Gloria's son. Erik is struggling to find his own particular talents in the emperor penguin world. But new dangers are threatening the penguin nation, and it's going to take everyone working - and dancing - together to save their home.
Happy Friendsgiving: A Thanksgiving Celebration of Found Families
by Marcie ColleenThanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community—at a table where all are welcome.Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and inclusive celebration of the holiday.With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, this book shows readers how family takes on many forms, as friends, neighbors, and relatives arrive for a busy day of cooking, crafting, sharing, and celebration. It also shows young readers how to remember and honor those who must work on the holiday so that others might celebrate, including transit workers and first responders.This book is an ideal choice for friends and families who open their hearts and homes to everyone, cherishing the spirit of community and togetherness, and the simple pleasures of coming together over a meal.
Happy Holidays
by Donna Jo NapoliFinding happiness is sometimes hard -- even for angels. Raquel doesn't like the winter holidays. Everyone seems to get better presents than she does. And everyone seems happier than she is. Then one day she receives a mysterious note, telling her that in order to be happy, she must trade something with a perfectly happy person. But where will she find a perfectly happy person? The Little Angel of Happiness wants to help Raquel, but nothing he does seems to work out the way he wants it to. Will the little angel be able to help Raquel find happiness, or will they both be unhappy for the holidays? Look for a little happiness in every day.
Happy Kids: Understanding childhood depression and how to nurture a happy, well-balanced child
by Alexandra MasseyDepression in children is growing at such a rate that it is now recognised as a major health problem, both in the UK and internationally. This book, by the bestselling author of Beat Depression and Reclaim Your Life, will help deal with this problem in a friendly and practical way.With clear explanations of what depression is and how kids get depressed, along with practical advice on managing the symptoms and nurturing the child, this book will offer hope to all parents whose children are struggling with this increasingly common condition. The book includes chapters on:What is depression?Managing the symptoms Nurturing the childBuilding a team around the childThe importance of FamilyAlexandra Massey uses her expert knowledge and her own experience of childhood depression (both her own and that of her child) to offer positive help and support to parents.
Happy Mama
by Amy Taylor-KabbazYes, you can put yourself first sometimes. No, it won't make you a bad mum. Definitely, a happy mama makes for a happy family. Are you struggling to figure out who you are now that you're a mum? Do you sometimes feel like you're coming last in your own life? Do those calm, cellulite-free celebrity mothers make you want to turn toddler and start screaming in the supermarket aisle? It's okay, you're not alone. Journalist and life coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz was one of those women who put themselves last, until she discovered that putting herself first was better not only for her, but for her kids too. Happy Mama is the collected wisdom from Amy's makeover from strung-out parent to happy, self-loving mum. Including interviews with working mums, psychologists, counsellors and spiritual leaders, it is full of practical and empowering advice that will help you change the way you feel about motherhood so the whole family can flourish.
Happy Mama
by Amy Taylor-KabbazYes, you can put yourself first sometimes. No, it won't make you a bad mum. Definitely, a happy mama makes for a happy family.Are you struggling to figure out who you are now that you're a mum? Do you sometimes feel like you're coming last in your own life? Do those calm, cellulite-free celebrity mothers make you want to turn toddler and start screaming in the supermarket aisle? It's okay, you're not alone. Journalist and life coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz was one of those women who put themselves last, until she discovered that putting herself first was better not only for her, but for her kids too.Happy Mama is the collected wisdom from Amy's makeover from strung-out parent to happy, self-loving mum. Including interviews with working mums, psychologists, counsellors and spiritual leaders, it is full of practical and empowering advice that will help you change the way you feel about motherhood so the whole family can flourish.
Happy Mother's Day! (Sesame Street)
by Deborah HautzigIllus. in full color. Grover feels like a failure because he can't think of the perfect present to give his mother on Mother's Day. What he doesn't realize is that he's already given her the best present: himself!
Happy Mum, Happy Baby: My adventures into motherhood
by Giovanna FletcherA positive and uplifting book about what it is to be a mother and all things mum and baby by Celebrity Mum of the Year and phenomenally popular vlogger, author, TV presenter and actress Giovanna Fletcher.Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other.But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer 'advice' on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong.Since Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have had their sons Buzz and Buddy, they have been sharing glimpses of their family life. With an infectiously positive outlook and happy take on all things mum-related, Giovanna has developed a following of fellow parents and mums-to-be.This is not a book about how to have the perfect family experience - Gi would be the first to admit she is winging it just as much as the rest of us - instead it is an honest, upbeat and incredibly personal account of her own experience of having a family. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby.
Happy Mum, Happy Baby: My adventures into motherhood
by Giovanna FletcherCONTAINS A BRAND NEW CHAPTERSunday Times Number One Bestseller Happy Mum Happy Baby is now a Number One podcast. A positive and uplifting book about what it is to be a mother and all things mum and baby by Celebrity Mum of the Year and phenomenally popular vlogger, author, TV presenter and actress Giovanna Fletcher.Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other.But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer 'advice' on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong.Since Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have had their sons Buzz and Buddy, they have been sharing glimpses of their family life. With an infectiously positive outlook and happy take on all things mum-related, Giovanna has developed a following of fellow parents and mums-to-be.This is not a book about how to have the perfect family experience - Gi would be the first to admit she is winging it just as much as the rest of us - instead it is an honest, upbeat and incredibly personal account of her own experience of having a family. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby.
Happy Mum, Happy Baby: My adventures into motherhood
by Giovanna FletcherBeing a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other.But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer 'advice' on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong.Since Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have had their sons Buzz and Buddy, they have been sharing glimpses of their family life. With an infectiously positive outlook and happy take on all things mum-related, Giovanna has developed a following of fellow parents and mums-to-be.This is not a book about how to have the perfect family experience - Gi would be the first to admit she is winging it just as much as the rest of us - instead it is an honest, upbeat and incredibly personal account of her own experience of having a family. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby.(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton
Happy Parent, Happy Child: 10 Steps to Stress-free Family Life
by Dr Genevieve Von LobAs heard on BBC R4's Woman's Hour'A must-read for any parent who feels stressed out and living in an environment often rife with tension and anxiety.' Evening StandardAn essential 10-step plan for a stress-free family life.We all know that raising happy, confident and resilient children can be a tough job in this fast-paced world – and there’s never any shortage of well-meaning advice on how to be a better parent. So, if you’re anxious and struggling to cope with the pressures of school and family life – or if you worry that you’re not doing enough to support your child through their problems – give yourself a break: this book really can help you.Clinical psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob draws on her extensive experience working with hundreds of families to provide a simple 10-step plan for a stress-free family life. As she helps you to tackle the dilemmas every parent faces and defuse tension and anxiety in the home, Genevieve also aims to bring a sense of confidence, calm and balance both to you and your child. This is a practical, down-to-earth guide – and essential reading for every parent.
Happy Parents Happy Kids
by Ann DouglasParenting without anxiety, guilt, or feeling overwhelmedHappy Parents Happy Kids is the ultimate no-guilt guide to boosting your enjoyment of parenting while at the same time maximizing the health and happiness of your entire family. You can find ways to take care of yourself while you’re busy raising a family—just as you can choose to use parenting strategies that work for you and your kids. This practical and encouraging book will help you· Discover what less-stressed-out parents know about minimizing the fallout from work-life imbalance (to say nothing of all the other things our generation of parents can’t help but feel anxious about)· Tackle the challenges of distracted parenting(in a way that helps kids to develop healthy relationships with technology) · Balance your hopes and dreams for your children with the demands of the rest of your life· Manage screen time for your whole family with simple and effective strategies· Learn mindfulness strategies that can make parenting easier and can be effortlessly worked into your daily life· Live healthier (including a crash course on the science of habit change)· Become a calmer and more confident parent so that you can stop feeling bad and raise astonishingly great kidsThe takeaway message is clear, powerful, and potentially life-changing. You can lose the guilt, embrace the joy, and thrive alongside your kids.
Happy Parents, Happy Kids: Parenting Advice for the Twenty-First Century
by Daisaku IkedaWhat are the keys to raising happy and healthy children? First and foremost are the life force, wisdom, and love of the parents. Happy Parents, Happy Kids will give all parents essential guidance to develop themselves as they face the challenges and worries of raising the next generation. The SGI president’s warm and broad-minded advice will serve as reliable guideposts as mothers and fathers seek to build happy families. Topics include: * Respecting each child’s individuality * Dealing with delinquency * The importance of parents changing themselves first * How best to discipline * School and studies * Contributing to society
Happy Times in Noisy Village (Noisy Village)
by Astrid LindgrenThe kids of Noisy Village return in another rolicking adventure from the beloved author of Pippi Longstocking!Noisy Village is a small place. With just three farmhouses and six children, it's easy to think that not much happens there. But the boisterous and adventurous children, including eight-year-old Lisa, the intrepid narrator, have loads of happy times. In this book they'll go on sleigh rides, celebrate Easter, and go on a treasure hunt!From the beloved author Astrid Lindgren, Happy Times in Noisy Village will delight and inspire readers of all ages. Whether familiar with Pippi Longstocking or new to the Lindgren books, readers young and old will have a blast reading about the antics of Lisa and her friends. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations from Mini Grey, good times abound in Noisy Village!
Happy Toddler Mealtimes
by Judy MoreTeach Yourself - the world`s leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don`t have much time, don`t worry - every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started. - A complete guide to both what and how to feed your toddler, from one of the UK's most 'pragmatic', 'sensible' and 'reassuring' child nutritionists (Daily Telegraph) - Offers not just meal plans and recipes, but also nutritional information and the latest advice on organics, GM products and 'E' numbers - Equips you with absolutely everything you need to cope with fussy eating - practical advice, do's and don'ts, emotional supportThis book gives you everything you need to help your toddler enjoy a great diet with no tantrums. It shows you how to establish happy mealtimes for the whole family, with a complete set of tools to cope with every element of fussy eating - offering insight, support and most essentially practical tips on how to ensure your child gets what they need (whatever their habits). There are plenty of menu plans, shopping lists and recipes, with lots of sensible advice on how to cope with daily realities like parties and fast foods.