Download or read book My New Family and Me written by Pamela Litman and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One cold, snowy night, a special baby is born in a hospital. The nurses and doctors dress the baby in green pajamas with a green hood. Then they call a special couple, a man with red hair and his golden-haired wife, to tell them that the baby has been born. They want a baby to love and care for more than anything. Can this darling new baby with curly black hair be the child they long for? My New Family and Me is the heartwarming story of the unconditional love shared between adopted children and their adoptive parents. In this precious childrens book, Pamela Litman captures the essence of unconditional love and a powerful bond that exists between an adopted child and the adoptive parents. Written in a sensitive and charming style accompanied by heavenly illustrations, this book will make every adopted child understand how much joy they bring into this world. Elliot L. Fatoullah, Ph.D, Child Psychologist Parents and children of adoption will easily relate to the warmth created in this book. It portrays in beautiful words and pictures the universal love of family and showing adopted children how wanted and loved they truly are. Jim Bloomgarden, Principal of the North Side Elementary School East Williston, New York My New Family and Me is a sweet and loving tale that all children that join their families by adoption will adore and beg to hear again and again. Faith Getz Rousso, Esq., Adoption Attorney

Download or read book My New Mom Me written by Renata Galindo and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming "tail" about adoption, diversity, and acceptance - a perfect storytime read this Mother's Day! Told from the point of view of a puppy who is adopted by a cat, this gentle and reassuring tale is perfect for very young readers and listeners. When the puppy comes to live with his new mom, he is nervous. After all, his mom has stripes and he doesn't. But his mom says she likes that they look different, and soon the puppy likes it, too. (And who cares what anyone else thinks!) The puppy's new mom does all the things other parents do. She plays with him, takes care of him, and sometimes even makes him mad! But that's okay, because when he's feeling sad, she knows just what to say. "A gentle, comforting story about nontraditional families."--Booklist

Download or read book My Family and Me written by Sam Hutchinson and published by Racehorse. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inclusive fill-in keepsake record book to celebrate the details that make you and your family special. Your family, your rules! Take inspiration from the suggestions in this awesome activity book/journal hybrid to unearth the roots of your family tree and discover what makes you, you! Through fun activities like Q & As and drawing, learn all about yourself and the diversity in your family. Find power in your family's differences and recognize your similarities. This is a unique book of forever memories for all children and their families.

Download or read book My Family and Me written by Cara J. Stevens and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know your family! This fun, colorful activity book designed for families to complete together will help parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others share their stories. Everybody has a family. And every family has a story. This activity book will help kids learn the amazing history of their own family. Designed for a child and a family member to fill out together, My Family and Me introduces kids to the joy of finding out where they come from. Full of interview questions, quizzes, fun activities, and exciting games, it’s the perfect way for any family to make new memories together. This colorful, doodle-filled book uses inclusive language and is specifically designed to be used by every single family, no matter how unique their story. It’s the perfect bonding activity, designed to help relatives from different generations share favorite memories and start meaningful conversations about their lives. My Family and Me offers hours of entertainment for today and a book of memories to keep forever. This family history activity book is perfect for genealogy fans, nontraditional families, and anyone looking for a fun activity to bring family members closer together. An excellent resource to use for family history projects at home and at school.

Download or read book Let s Play Math written by Denise Gaskins and published by Tabletop Academy Press. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Me and My Family Tree written by Joan Sweeney and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where am I on my family tree? A beloved bestseller that shows children how to understand their place among their relatives, now refreshed with new art from Emma Trithart. Who is part of your family? How are they related to you? In this edition of Me and My Family Tree, with new art by Emma Trithart, a young girl uses simple language, her own childlike drawings, and diagrams to explain how the members of her family are related to each other and to her. Clear, colorful, detailed artwork and a fill-in family tree in the back help make the parts of the family--from siblings to grandparents to cousins--understandable to very young readers.

Download or read book Primal Loss written by Leila Miller and published by Lcb Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-20 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventy now-adult children of divorce give their candid and often heart-wrenching answers to eight questions (arranged in eight chapters, by question), including: What were the main effects of your parents' divorce on your life? What do you say to those who claim that "children are resilient" and "children are happy when their parents are happy"? What would you like to tell your parents then and now? What do you want adults in our culture to know about divorce? What role has your faith played in your healing? Their simple and poignant responses are difficult to read and yet not without hope. Most of the contributors--women and men, young and old, single and married--have never spoken of the pain and consequences of their parents' divorce until now. They have often never been asked, and they believe that no one really wants to know. Despite vastly different circumstances and details, the similarities in their testimonies are striking; as the reader will discover, the death of a child's family impacts the human heart in universal ways.

Download or read book How My Family Came to be written by Andrew R. Aldrich and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a book jacket.

Download or read book My Family Loves Me written by Josh Selig and published by Simon & Schuster Children's. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wonder Pets are off on a trip to visit Linny's Grandma Ginny. Along the way, the Wonder Pets stop to say hello to their favourite animal families. This sweet board book includes adorable animal stickers. Perfect fun to read aloud and share with your loved ones!

Download or read book The One written by Sandy Sunshine and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the autobiography of an aspiring actress, searching to fill the void within. Entering into a new family, at the age of 4, I never really felt at home anywhere. I grew up feeling like something was missing. I tried to fill the "hole" in me with drugs, cigarettes, family, and boyfriends. Along the way I met a lot of good friends, pursued an acting career, and developed a relationship with myself. If you have ever felt there was a void in your life, if you always strive to do your best, or if you search for truth, then this book is for you. This is my journey, searching for "The One." Sandy Sunshine was born in Vermont. Her family travelled to Canada, and she grew up there. Sandy is a natural born entertainer and story teller. She fell in love with Acting when she was 4, and since that time, has done all that she can to pursue it as a career. She also has a passion for singing, and writing. This is her first book, and she is currently working on a film script. She has also written many songs and poems. She is currently unwed, and has no children that she's aware of. To keep track of her career, you can go to www.sandysunshine.com.

Download or read book Through the Cracks written by Trish Avery and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trish was born knowing who she was at a young age. She came to this world with abilities all of us who are born into this world have but, due to free will, we are mainstreamed and soon forget these abilities. Trish slipped through the cracks, and she carried her abilities through life. They were her means of survival. The touch of ones hand told her if she could trust someone. Astral traveling gave her the escape, and speaking with spirits gave her the comfort of friends. As she journeys from foster home to foster home, she soon finds that she is different in a world full of labels. Her story takes you on a journey of self-discovery and a fight to be who she is through pain, rejection, drama, death, judgment, and even love. As this true story unfolds, it teaches us that being different and embracing our true self has rewards beyond imaginable.

Download or read book Diamond written by Janice Starghill Keel and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-07-09 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a historical novel that is presented in the form of a memoir. The main focus is on an African American woman Diamond, who was part of the Great Migration in the 1940s. Diamond looks back at her life to share the hopes, dreams and struggles she and her husband Nathaniel had to move their family from the coal mines of West Virginia to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. They were African American pioneers.

Download or read book I Survived You Can Too written by Channelle Lewis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Channelle Lewis's life has never been a fairy tale. From early childhood, she has had to struggle just to survive. Despite the obstacles that her childhood produced, she was determined to make something out of her life. But achieving success hasn't come easy for her. After suffering years of sexual abuse as a child, she later became a victim of domestic violence. She spent years struggling to break completely free from her abuser and open her eyes regarding her abusive relationship with him. For most, the barriers that Channelle faced in her life would be enough to make them give up and not fi ght back for a better life. But, despite her life challenges, she has gone on not only to survive, but also to excel in her life. This story is not just a great read, but also a dramatic yet intimate look into the life of a woman with a troubled past who encountered almost insurmountable odds. It's a story that will inspire, empower, and motivate you to live your life to its fullest no matter what the obstacles are!

Download or read book Attachment Focused Emdr written by Laurel Parnell and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrating the latest in attachment theory and research into the use of EMDR. Much has been written about trauma and neglect and the damage they do to the developing brain. But little has been written or researched about the potential to heal these attachment wounds and address the damage sustained from neglect or poor parenting in early childhood. This book presents a therapy that focuses on precisely these areas. Laurel Parnell, leader and innovator in the field of eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), offers us a way to embrace two often separate worlds of knowing: the science of early attachment relationships and the practice of healing within an EMDR framework. This beautifully written and clinically practical book combines attachment theory, one of the most dynamic theoretical areas in psychotherapy today, with EMDR to teach therapists a new way of healing clients with relational trauma and attachment deficits. Readers will find science-based ideas about how our early relationships shape the way the mind and brain develop from our young years into our adult lives. Our connections with caregivers induce neural circuit firings that persist throughout our lives, shaping how we think, feel, remember, and behave. When we are lucky enough to have secure attachment experiences in which we feel seen, safe, soothed, and secure—the “four S’s of attachment” that serve as the foundation for a healthy mind—these relational experiences stimulate the neuronal activation and growth of the integrative fibers of the brain. EMDR is a powerful tool for catalyzing integration in an individual across several domains, including memory, narrative, state, and vertical and bilateral integration. In Laurel Parnell’s attachment-based modifications of the EMDR approach, the structural foundations of this integrative framework are adapted to further catalyze integration for individuals who have experienced non-secure attachment and developmental trauma. The book is divided into four parts. Part I lays the groundwork and outlines the five basic principles that guide and define the work. Part II provides information about attachment-repair resources available to clinicians. This section can be used by therapists who are not trained in EMDR. Part III teaches therapists how to use EMDR specifically with an attachment-repair orientation, including client preparation, target development, modifications of the standard EMDR protocol, desensitization, and using interweaves. Case material is used throughout. Part IV includes the presentation of three cases from different EMDR therapists who used attachment-focused EMDR with their clients. These cases illustrate what was discussed in the previous chapters and allow the reader to observe the theoretical concepts put into clinical practice—giving the history and background of the clients, actual EMDR sessions, attachment-repair interventions within these sessions and the rationale for them, and information about the effects of the interventions and the course of treatment.

Download or read book What Your Animals Tell Me written by Dr. Monica Diedrich and published by Two Paws Up Press. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “You do what?” people exclaim in amazement when I tell them I am an animal communicator. “And how exactly do you do that?” they ask. “Well,” I reply, “I get pictures in my mind like clips of a movie. These pictures tell me whether an animal is happy or sad, if it’s longing for something, or satisfied with its life. They show me their wants, desires, needs and their hurts.” The images I receive do not refer to time, so it may be hard to place the content of the picture in the past, present or future. Also, the meaning depends greatly on the circumstances surrounding the event or the context of the situation. The images are often accompanied by impressions, feelings, tastes, sounds, and smells. I use all my senses when I am receiving the picture clips so, when I see a scene, I also know how the animal feels about what I’m seeing. Occasionally, I call myself an animal behaviorist, which is tongue-in- cheek because most of the time, any behavioral change called for is on the part of the human and not the pet. People often assume that, because I communicate with animals, I grew up close to them, observing them and sharing their lives. In fact, I grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a busy metropolitan city, surrounded by apartment buildings. The downtown area, where skyscrapers competed for the sky and for how many apartments or offices they could contain, was no place for pets. To see the slightest hint of green, I had to walk to a park, the lungs of the city, a couple of miles away. When I was eight, my family bought a summer home about two hours away from the city. It was a large Spanish-style home surrounded by lush green, and lots of fruit trees. It was a little piece of heaven, away from the noise of taxi horns and exhaust fumes. All of my three-month long school vacations were spent there and, on one such vacation, I realized that I could hear animals’ thoughts. On the corner next to us were neighbors who had emigrated from Europe. They had a farm and everyone within 30 miles knew the family and sought them out for fresh produce. They also raised chickens for eggs, cows for milk, a few work horses, a couple of dogs and some barn cats. We felt lucky to have them nearby as it meant that we would not starve, even during bad summer floods. I would often go next door to buy milk and eggs. On one occasion, I was given a tour of the farm and saw a new mother pig with about 20 piglets beside her. I was surprised to hear her complain about how incredibly tired she found nursing her young. As I “heard” this, she was looking right at me, and it was clear to me that I was not imagining it. I was paralyzed by this phenomenon and couldn’t move for a long while. From then on, I volunteered to go for supplies all the time so that I could talk to the animals. Once a dog tied to a tree told me how hot he was and laughed about the beating he received the previous day for breaking his chain. He said, “It didn’t hurt that much, and besides it was worth it. I got to inspect the whole ranch and marked everything. Now, even if I’m tied down most of the day, everyone will know it’s all mine.” I also heard a cow that warmly offered me some freshly squeezed milk, and the chickens complained about the new arrogant young cock. At such a young age, I took these things for granted, never realizing that not everyone had this gift. I simply replied to the animals and went on playing. It was not always pleasant, however. One day, a dog was about to be beaten and I really heard his desperate cry for help. The man undid his belt and called the dog to his side. The faithful animal, well aware of what was going to happen, obediently trotted over to him, shoulders sloughing down, head looking at the ground, and tail curled low between his legs. He looked at me and screamed, “Tell him to stop, tell him not to do it.” “Please don’t hurt him,” I begged the owner, but to no avail. “He needs to be taught a lesson,” the man said gruffly. Filled with anger and disbelief, I turned and walked away, the dog’s cries ringing in my head. His pain was my pain. I ran home and vowed to never experience this again. It wasn’t until my eighteenth birthday that I realized I was different, and began asking why I got extrasensory information from people and animals but others didn’t. Why was vivid déjà vu an everyday occurrence? Why could I foretell events? For example, in conversations, I routinely knew what someone would say next. This was a matter of mild curiosity for me until the day my world stopped. I had just married and we went to a furniture store to buy furnishings for our new apartment. The moment I set foot in the store, I started to see a “movie” that showed me what the two-level store looked like, and I noted that the sweeping main staircase reminded me of the one in Gone with the Wind. I saw how every piece of furniture that we would buy was already in our new apartment. And I suddenly discovered why I was there and why this was happening. The picture inside my head showed me a little girl playing on the staircase accidentally fall and break several bones. My mind raced. What am I supposed to do, I wondered. Has this already happened? Or is it about to happen? And if so, what am I supposed to do? Stop the little girl? Tell her mother? WILL SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT TO DO, I screamed internally. The movie played for several minutes, during which time I actually saw a little girl begin to play on the staircase. She was jumping to the first step, then turning around and jumping to the ground. The next time, she jumped two steps and turned to jump back to the ground level. She did this several times, each time jumping up one more step before turning and jumping down. I was motionless, watching and reliving my premonition. I counted six steps and, as I saw her begin to turn, I screamed. This startled her and she shifted her weight so that, unlike the premonition, she was only bruised, with no broken bones. She still cried and screamed for her mother but I felt so good when I saw her stand up and run to her family. Somehow my scream had changed the outcome. Shaken and confused, I wondered to whom I could speak about this. Who would understand? Would I be judged weird or worse, insane? I decided to say nothing to anybody, except God, the Universe, or whoever out there was in charge and hopefully listening. “If I am never shown any bad things, then I will accept this gift and put it to work in helping people and animals. I will honor this promise as long as you never, ever show me scary things again.” Getting over the furniture store incident took many years. By then, however, I knew what the word “psychic” meant. I had read all the books by Jane Roberts in which she channels an entity named Seth, and was glad to learn that I wasn’t the only one who was “strange.” Jane Roberts had the same doubts that I had and as she recounted that she was, in fact, her own worst skeptic and critic, I began to feel more at ease. Then came other authors. And so my path began. How will I use my gift in a positive way to help animals, I wondered. I reasoned that when you meet new people, you begin by asking them about themselves. So why not just do the same with the animals? I will ask them questions, and they will answer, I decided. As I would come to find, animals are usually happy to describe their personality so that I can get to know them quickly. For example, they may describe themselves as “a little lady,” “an old grouch,” “an adventurer,” or ”a couch potato.” Sometimes they explain their interaction with family members. They might tell me, for instance, that they are very close to Mom or Dad. (Most animals hold a parental-like image of their humans, so ‘Mom’ or ‘Dad’ often comes to mind.) Members of a multi-pet household talk about who is “top dog.” A few talk about “friends” when describing the humans with whom they share a home. Amazingly, even those who are beaten and cursed talk lovingly about their families. Some give me deep spiritual messages while others talk about their favorite food or activity. They all talk about love, about patience, and about having a job to do. Their jobs vary and are the most important part of their lives. Dogs, for instance, might take care of the house, watch for strangers, keep an eye on the kids, prohibit the cat from entering the room, or watch the baby. Outside dogs can go hunting, fishing, hiking or herding. No matter what the job is, they always enjoy doing it well. They want to please their human companions and see them happy. Cats, on the other hand, are more independent. Although some of them have a job, their main desire is to sleep, sunbathe, and do exactly what they want (as opposed to what you want). Still, they balance their wants and desires so that the relationship can be give-and-take. Granted, some of you give more than you take ... or do you? At times, it seems as if our animals give us a lot more than we offer them. Their unconditional love is always there for us, regardless of how we treat them, and that far outweighs any payment or sacrifice that we can make. Many of the stories in this book reveal that often our animals’ main purpose is to teach us something about ourselves, and if they don’t achieve that purpose in one lifetime, they will reincarnate back with us to continue their work. This may involve an animal getting the same sickness as its human guardian. With one of my clients, the animal died while she made a complete recovery. Understanding the role of our animals and what they do is sometimes far beyond our comprehension. By their actions, they mirror your feelings, showing you whether you’re having a good day or a bad one. By being stressed themselves, they show you how stressed you are. Even when you show no outward signs of stress, they sense it because they can see your aura (the energy field surrounding your physical body) and become sponges, absorbing your stress for themselves. This helps you feel more relaxed. And what do you do then? You pet them and tell them you love them. They, in turn, show you their tummy, look at you with adoring eyes or simply purrrrrrrr .... Purring signifies a magnificent feeling of contentment. To make your kitty purr with delight means that you must be a wonderful person. She needs you to show love and you do. In return, she shows you just how special you are. After all, she doesn’t purr for just anyone! When our animals speak to us, they say things they need us to hear. They seldom complain, but do want us to see their perspective. It’s not enough for us just to understand what they’re saying, though; often we must also take some action. If, during a consultation, I tell you that the reason your cat refuses to use her litter box is because it’s dirty, I get concerned if you give me excuses such as, “I work long hours and get home tired,” “I can’t change the location of his box!” or, “He always liked that brand of litter before.” I can’t change your animal’s mind; I can only tell you what they tell me. It’s up to you to act on it and do the changing. Some people scoff when pet lovers ascribe human-like feelings to their animals. As an emotional empath, I disagree; every day, animals share their feelings with me. They can also rationalize what they want and what they prefer, and events and circumstances to do with home and family. It is my hope that this book will open a door in your mind. Even if you question my gift, please strive to be receptive to the insights it offers. And know that I have been as truthful and honest in every detail as I possibly can. Some of these consultations are on audio cassette for my reference, and others have been verified with the animal’s owner. The stories are all true! Hopefully, this book will reveal the rich and deep inner world of our pets, so that owners may appreciate them more. Animals know far more about what is happening in their lives—and yours—than we give them credit for. And as you will see, they have souls that survive physical death as do we, and often watch over us from the other side. For clarification in the following accounts, I have put the animals’ communications to me in quotation marks, as if they are speaking. Sometimes, I do in fact hear actual words; when it is important, I get the whole sentence and, other times, I get a few words with the movie clip. I hope this conveys the to-and-fro nature of our telepathic “conversations.” So please relax and enjoy each chapter, filled with the animals’ insights and perceptions, and walk alongside their families to experience how animals affect, enrich and enlighten our lives every day. Dr. Monica Diedrich Anaheim, California

Download or read book How Coffee Saved My Life written by Ellie Roscher and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's true life experiences, How Coffee Saved My Life is a funny, tragic, provocative and touching story of a rich, white, North American overachiever who spends a year in Uruguay in hopes of becoming a more responsible and sensitive member of the global community. Throughout the book, vignettes tied to the Spanish language flow from observation to theological analysis.

Download or read book Mysterious Places written by Jeffrey Gorney and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this richly told memoir, an American artist’s search for lost relatives overseas sheds light on other people in other places and obscure yet chilling aspects of World War II. Moving, amusing and heartfelt it explores the power of storytelling and memory, how past impacts present and the many threads that shape a family destiny.