Hope Dorman has narrated 6 audiobooks on Listento.it by 4 authors, with an average listener rating of 1★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is Raising Teenage Boys: You Are Not a Bad Parent - Secrets to Raising Kind, Confident, and Responsible Boys.
Raising Teenage Boys: You Are Not a Bad Parent - Secrets to Raising Kind, Confident, and Responsible Boys
Summary
How to nail this parenting thing and raise responsible and happy teenage boys without getting into daily fights....
So, you’ve brought a young boy into this world, have you?
And now it’s your job to raise him into one of society’s more prosperous and upstanding young men?
Right.
Although I’m sure this seems like quite the daunting task, please know that you are not alone, and that believe it or not, you are doing a great job!
You are not a bad parent!
There is no one size fits all recipe for raising young men, and no matter what you do to try and help your son succeed, he will always have a mind of his own. This might put you in a bit of a precarious situation at times, but believe me, there is hope.
Times are changing, and they are changing fast. But a solid moral code combined with a positive intention of raising teenage boys will forever remain the core of good parenting.
Sure, young boys now have access to all kinds of stuff that the young men of generations past couldn’t even dream of:
From video games and cell phones
To social media and internet access
Increasingly more vulgar and easily accessible pornography
And Google....
How horrible it is that your son can “prove himself right” in just a matter of a few seconds every time any little argument arises.
But all of this being true doesn’t mean you can’t still let them know that you love them. That you are there for them no matter what, and that at the end of the day, they will always have a warm and caring home to come back to.
You might repeatedly feel like you are failing, but trust me when I tell you that the most powerful thing you can do for your teenage boy is quite simply this - ensure that he knows he is loved.
At the end of the day, the rest will always sort itself out. With that, there are also some actionable steps you can take to better assist both you and your young boy.
In Raising Teenage Boys, you’ll discover:
Why you are a hero and already changing the world
The difference in raising a prince vs. princess
How to acknowledge the changes your teenage boy is facing in his everyday life
Number one secret to manage your own emotions and communicate effectively
How your son's brain is wired in this state of his life and what is the real psychology behind his behavior
How to cool down in the heat of the moment and communicate in the most efficient way possible
How to be comfortable in an uncomfortable situation and nail the conversations every parent must have with their teenage boys
How to deal with modern day addictions
How to help your son find purpose and meaning in his life
And much more.
Raising Teenage Boys is a proven methodology of successfully raising young boys into upstanding and highly successful members of society and into the man you’ve always dreamed they might become.
Even if avoidance is a tempting strategy, understanding your teenage boy is the number one key to maintain a healthy relationship with your child in the long run.
So stop letting yourself feel as if you are a bad parent because you are not! Instead, let's go ahead and take the necessary action in doing our part to help our young boys navigate this ever more confusing world.
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©2019 Nicholas O'Neil (P)2019 Nicholas O'Neil
Memory Improvement
Summary
If you want to remember all the faces that you met, then keep reading.... Does it take you longer these days to hit on the word you’re searching for? Are you suffering more of those "tips of the tongue" moments, or embarrassing exchanges with people whose names you've forgotten? Our speed of thought naturally declines with age, says Dr. Michael Wassman, a leading researcher in aging and contributor to a new book, Staying Sharp for Dummies. "It’s common to experience age-associated memory impairment - where you walk into the kitchen and can’t remember what you came in for. As we get older, that does happen more frequently, but it’s not an indication that there’s something wrong with your brain." A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams, a working professional interested in doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or a senior looking to preserve and enhance your grey matter as you age, there are lots you can do to improve your memory and mental performance. They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this adage simply isn’t true. The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change - even into old age. This ability is known as neuroplasticity. With the right stimulation, your brain can form new neural pathways, alter existing connections, and adapt and react in ever-changing ways. The brain’s incredible ability to reshape itself holds when it comes to learning and memory. You can harness the natural power of neuroplasticity to increase your cognitive abilities, enhance your ability to learn new information, and improve your memory at any age. In Memory Improvement, you will discover: • How to improve your concentration • How to sleep better • The three levels of the mind • What do we remember? • The differences between the brain and mind • Extra tips to train your memory to remember names and faces • Mind, brain, and memorization facts • Understanding how and why we remember things • How to create mind maps According to memory expert Jim Kwik, having a great memory boils down to MOM - no, not the precious woman who birthed you - motivation, observation, and mechanics. Having a great memory isn’t about genetics or repetition, it’s simply learning the mechanics of how to improve memory, and having the motivation to apply those mechanics. Our brains are like a muscle - the more you train them, the stronger they will be. Our memories are an integral part of who we are, but as we age, our memory declines. For many older adults, the decline becomes so serious that they’re no longer able to live independently, which is one of the biggest fears adults have as they age. Our memory is a skill, and just like other skills, it can be improved with practice and healthy overall habits. To improve memory not so hard as you can imagine.
©2019 Sergiy Savchenko (P)2019 Sergiy Savchenko
Atkins Diet for Beginners: The Easy-To-Follow Guide to Understand Atkins Meal Plan, Low-Carb Recipes and The Power of Protein for Burn Fat, Boost Your Health and Living at Low-Sugar Lifestyle
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Are you overweight or trying to lose weight? Have you tried different diets but have not seen any difference? Do you want to work on creating a diet plan that you can follow for the rest of your life? If you answered "yes" to all of the above questions, then you have come to the right place! The Atkins diet is one of the best diets that has been created. This diet is a low-carb diet, which means that you will reduce your intake of carbohydrates. When you reduce your carbohydrate intake, your body will need to find an alternative source of energy. It will target your stored fat and burn it to produce the energy required to perform any activity. This metabolic state is termed as ketosis. When your body burns the stored fat to produce energy, you will begin to lose inches around the waist and ultimately reach your ideal weight! Are you intrigued yet? This book provides you with all of the information you need about the Atkins diet. Over the course of the book, you will gather information on: What the Atkins diet is How the diet works The different phases of the diet The benefits of following the diet The importance of carbohydrates and proteins The different foods you can consume during each phase of the diet The myths surrounding the diet Delicious recipes If you want to lose weight quickly and maintain the same healthy weight for the rest of your life, you should try the Atkins diet. Atkins diet has helped millions of people around the world lose weight - and maintain that weight loss for life. For more than 40 years, Atkins diet helps millions achieve weight-loss goals and improve their health. More than 50 studies support the low-carb science behind Atkins. It is important to remember that the Atkins diet is more of a lifestyle choice than a diet. This book will help you maintain your diet for the rest of your life. Would you like to know more? Scroll to the top of the page, click on the “Buy Now” button, get a copy of Atkins Diet for Beginners, and enjoy delicious food and live a healthier lifestyle! All the best, Claire K. McLoss.
©2019 Claire K. McLoss (P)2019 Claire K. McLoss
Meal Prep: 101 Superfast and Easy Prep-and-Go Healthy Whole Food Recipes to Lose Weight and Heal Your Body
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From best-selling author Michelle Dorrance comes this collection of 100+ healthy and delicious meal prep recipes that will change the way you cook. There are good recipes, and there are great ones - and then, there are genius recipes. The genius recipes in this cookbook will surprise you and make you rethink the way you cook. Unless you're a professional chef, we're betting that one of the most stressful and frustrating parts of your week or day is meal planning. Finding a recipe, shopping for ingredients, chopping and prepping, not to mention the actual cooking part - it sounds exhausting before you've even started. That's one of the reasons why so many time-starved people are starving for home-cooked meals. It's all just so time-consuming. But wait, it really isn't if you do just a little bit of advanced planning. What a difference it makes when you have a meal figured out, even better - have it already prepared and ready to eat! In the Meal Prep cookbook, Michelle brings her make-ahead know-how to your kitchen, proving that you really can eat healthier and reduce stress while saving money and time. Simple and fun. The Meal Prep cookbook offers: More than 100 healthful, simple, and straightforward recipes made with real foods and without heavily processed, artificial ingredients Meal plans for when there’s even less time including back-to-school, birth of a baby, holiday season prep, and more Guidance on how to freeze, thaw, and reheat your meals to keep food fresh, safe, and tasty Affordable, easy-to-find ingredients that you already shop for and are familiar with Practical weekly shopping lists with easy to find ingredients to prepare your pantry for the week Helpful tips including the best ingredients and equipment to stock your kitchen, plus techniques for saving money and storing your meals
©2018 Michelle Dorrance (P)2018 Michelle Dorrance
Raising Toddlers
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If you’re a frustrated parent of a toddler in desperate need of guidance, then keep reading.... Despite what you feel others may be thinking about you, don’t worry, you are not a bad parent! All parents have been through these challenging years, so you are definitely not alone. Stop guessing how to handle tough situations and doubting later on if it was the right choice in the middle of a tantrum or sleepless night. Instead, uncovering the truth behind your toddler’s behavior will open your eyes to a whole new world of parenting. In Raising Toddlers, you’ll discover: The secrets to raising well-behaved toddlers aged 18 months to four years for all situations Realistic expectations for parents to have at the various stages of growth The importance of establishing routines and schedules in your toddler’s everyday life and how to do it The key to helping your toddler feel good, both inside and out The best ways to manage frustrating situations at each growth stage Common real-world examples with practical solutions that won’t make you feel like such a bad parent after all... Additional resources to help you better navigate through potty training, language development, and traveling with your toddler The proven strategy that’ll help prepare your toddler for obstacles to come in school The effective way to encourage independence in your toddler’s life And much more Even if you have been dealing with the same issues over and over again and it feels like all hope is lost, it is possible for you to turn your toddler’s behavior around. All temperaments can be managed as long as you have the right tools and guidance by your side.
©2019 Lindsay Moore (P)2019 Lindsay Moore
Overthinking
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If you want know how to control your thoughts, then keep reading.... Overthinking doesn't sound so bad on the surface - thinking is good, right? But overthinking can cause problems. When you overthink, your judgments get cloudy and your stress gets elevated. You spend too much time on the negative. It can become difficult to act. It starts with a worrying thought. That creates more worrying thoughts. And before you know it there is a tornado of thoughts seething in your mind. The problem is: The more you try to stop it, the worse it becomes. So, what can we do? According to Buddhism and western psychology, it’s all about learning the art of acceptance, reframing and letting go. In Overthinking you will discover: Do less and worry less - how it works? Causes of mental clutter Practice being thankful Mindful eating habits What does it mean to find your vocation and achieve all your goals How to be more positive: a 15-step process Why do you need to look on the bright side every day How does the to-do list remedy the problem Ways to de-stress and take a load off Tips to help you practice mindfulness Where do you get negative thoughts A recent UK study of more than 30,000 people showed that focusing on negative events (particularly through rumination and self-blame) can be the biggest predictor of some of today's most common mental health. So how can we stop the vicious cycle of worrying? Get this audiobook and find out more!
©2019 Sergiy Savchenko (P)2019 Sergiy Savchenko