Eat That Frog! Book Summary Get More Of The Important Things Done Today Brian Tracy Hodder & Stoughton; 1st edition (2013) Book | eBook About Brian Tracy Brian Tracy is the Chairman and… Read More
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Parenting is a tough job. If you’ve ever found yourself yelling, nagging, or rolling your eyes at your kids, you know what? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there. In fact… Read More
The Power of TED. Book Summary The Empowerment Dynamic David Emerald Polaris Publishing; Fourth Edition (1 Mar. 2015) Book | eBook | Audio About David Emerald With over three decades of hand… Read More
I’m sure you’ve heard it before. Hell, you’ve probably said it. That classic playground threat: “We’re going now. If you don’t come, I’m leavin… Read More
Dare to Lead. Book Summary Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Brené Brown Random House; First Edition (9 Oct. 2018) Book | eBook | Audio About Brené Brown Dr. Bren… Read More
No-Drama Discipline. Book Summary The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Scribe UK; UK edition (15 Jan… Read More
The Psychology of Money. Book Summary Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness Morgan Housel Harriman House (8 Sept. 2020) Book | eBook | Audio About Morgan Housel Morgan Housel is a… Read More
Level 35 unlocked! My mind still thinks I’m in my early twenties, but the mirror reminds me that I’m not. Crow’s feet? Check. Grey hair? Double check. Fun times. Not long a… Read More
Nudge. Book Summary Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness Cass R. Sunstein and Richard H. Thaler Penguin; 1st edition (5 Mar. 2009) Book | eBook | Audio About The Authors Ri… Read More
In my last post, I talked about the sneaky supervillain that not only sabotages my gentle parenting efforts but also wreaks havoc on my self-regulation, productivity, mood, and everything in… Read More
Most days, I give myself mental high-fives for being a calm and positive parent. Yet, there are moments when it seems my superpowers have deserted me, and the task of “taking a deep br… Read More
Building a Second Brain. Book Summary A Proven Method to Organise Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential Tiago Forte Profile Books; Main edition (3 Aug. 2023) Book | eBook | Au… Read More
Raising tiny humans is pure joy, but let’s be honest – between the whirlwind of laughter and tears, the to-do list that seems to stretch to infinity and beyond, it’s easy t… Read More
The Mindful Body. Book Summary Thinking Our Way to Lasting Health Ellen Langer Robinson (7 Sept. 2023) Book | eBook | Audio About The Author Ellen Langer is a professor of psychology at Harv… Read More
Unplug and Play. Book Summary The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Roughhousing with Your Kids Anthony DeBenedet, Lawrence Cohen Quirk Books (7 Mar. 2023) Book | eBook About The Authors A… Read More
As the calendar flips its pages towards Valentine’s Day, our minds naturally gravitate towards the real MVPs in our lives – those robust, thriving relationships that form the bac… Read More
Help Your Boys Succeed. Book Summary The essential guide for parents Gary Wilson Network Continuum Education (28 July 2008) Get the Book About The Author Gary Wilson is one of the UK’s… Read More
Mindsight. Book Summary Transform Your Brain with the New Science of Kindness Daniel Siegel Oneworld Publications (1 May 2010) Book | eBook | Audio About The Author Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., r… Read More
Elite Minds. Book Summary How Winners Think Differently to Create a Competitive Edge and Maximize Success Dr. Stan Beecham McGraw Hill (16 Oct. 2016) Book | eBook | Audio About the Auth… Read More
Hello, 2024! It’s that time again— new year, new beginnings, and a brand-new reading list! Last year, I took on the challenge of conquering the pile of books patiently sitting on… Read More
Happy New Year, dear friends! Ah, 2023 was a productive year for books! I set out to read 23 and nailed it. Very proud. Initially, I was all about tackling that towering pile of books collec… Read More
Emotional Agility. Book Summary Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life Susan David Penguin; 1st edition (3 Aug. 2017) Book | eBook | Audio About the author Susan David, PhD… Read More
Awaken The Giant Within. Book Summary Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny Anthony Robbins Simon & Schuster Ltd (2001) Book | eBook | Audio Ab… Read More
Good Inside. Book Summary A Practical Guide To Becoming a Parent You Wanted to Be Dr Becky Kennedy Thorsons (15 Sept. 2022) Book | eBook | Audio About the author Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clini… Read More
The Champion’s Mind. Book Summary How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive Jim Afremow Rodale Books; Reprint edition (15 May 2015) Book | eBook | Audio About the Author: Dr. Jim Afr… Read More
The Explosive Child – Book Summary A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children Dr. Ross Greene, Harper Paperbacks; 6th edition (14… Read More
Limitless Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life Jim Kwik Hay House Inc (7 April 2020) Book | eBook | Audio About the author Jim Kwik is a world-renowned… Read More
The Opposite of Worry. Book Summary The playful parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears Lawrence J. Cohen Random House Publishing Group (10 Sept. 2013) Book | eBook About the aut… Read More
Eight Dates. Book Summary To Keep Your Relationship Happy, Thriving and Lasting John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams & Rachel Abrams Penguin Life (4 July 2019) Book | eBook… Read More
Are you looking for a great roughhousing activity to enjoy with your child? Well, look no further! I’ve got three fantastic games that promise loads of laughter and unforgettable memor… Read More
The Leader in Me. Book Summary How Schools Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time Stephen Covey Simon & Schuster; 2nd edition (19 Aug. 2014) Book | Audio Abou… Read More
In my quest to prioritise play this year, I decided it was time to get better at roughhousing with my kids. Now, I’m pretty good at crafts, board games, and watching my children enjoyi… Read More
If your heart skips a beat every time you see your children engaging in roughhousing, take a deep breath because this article is for you. Picture this: your adorable angels are quietly readi… Read More
Everything is Figureoutable. Book Summary Marie Forleo Portfolio; First Edition (September 10, 2019) Book | eBook | Audio About the author A born-and-raised Jersey girl with nothing more tha… Read More
Becoming Flawesome. Book Summary The key to living an imperfectly authentic life Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani Hay House, Inc. (June, 2023) Book | eBook | Audio About the author: Kristina… Read More
In the FLO. Book Summary A 28-day plan working with your monthly cycle to do more and stress less Alisa Vitti HQ; 1st edition (23 Jan. 2020) Book | eBook | Audio About the author Alisa Vitti… Read More
We live in a world that loves to complicate things, especially when it comes to raising children. But amidst all the noise and chaos, it’s time to strip away the excess and focus on wh… Read More
Seeking practical tips to boost your well-being? Embrace playfulness! Play has a transformative power that often goes overlooked in our serious, productivity-driven world. It not only brings… Read More
Think Like a Rocket Scientist. Book Summary. Simple Strategies for Giant Leaps in Work and Life Ozan Varol Virgin Digital (14 April 2020) Book | eBook | Audio About the author Ozan Va… Read More
Ever caught yourself in the midst of a parenting moment, only to realize that you’re not really enjoying playing with your kids? Maybe you’re too drained to summon the energy, or… Read More
After digging into the science of play for a while, I’ve come to a simple conclusion.
We all need to PLAY more.
As it turns out, play isn’t just essential for kids to thrive &nda… Read More
One of my parenting resolutions this year was to have regular Special Time with each of my three children.
So one day, I asked my 7-year-old son Max if he wanted to have a playdate with me… Read More
Do you want to have relationships with our children that are full of joy, cooperation, harmony, and, most of all, mutual respect? Of course, you do! And here is a very simple yet super power… Read More
Being a parent can be a tough job. There’s no guidebook, no rulebook, no nothing. And in a world where the only constant seems to be change, it’s no wonder that sometimes we feel… Read More
The Power of Showing Up. Book Summary How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Scribe UK (13 Feb. 2020) Book | e… Read More
The Power of Showing Up. Book Summary
How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Scribe UK (13 Feb. 2020)
Book | e… Read More
Playful Parenting. Book Summary
An Exciting New Approach to Raising Children That Will Help You Nurture Close Connections, Solve Behavior Problems, and Encourage Confidence
Laurence J. Cohe… Read More
The 5 Love Languages. Book Summary
The Secret to Love that Lasts
Gary Chapman
Northfield Publishing; Reprint edition (11 Dec. 2014)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author
Gary Chapman, Ph.D… Read More
Experts suggest that having Family Meetings for just 20 to 30 minutes each week can help families stay connected, work as a team, and have a family calendar under control. Moreover, it is on… Read More
How We Learn. Book Summary
The Surprising Truth About When, Where and Why It Happens
Benedict Carey
Bluebird; Main Market edition (11 Sept. 2014)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author
Benedi… Read More
When you have to get three little kids out the door on time in the morning, it’s really hard to keep calm. In our home, I sometimes felt that nagging and repeating myself hundreds of t… Read More
The Family CEO job is probably one of the most demanding in the world—loads of multitasking, working long hours and having no weekends. But like with any other job, the best way to red… Read More
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read. Book Summary
(and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
Philippa Perry
Penguin Life (4 Feb. 2020)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author
After volu… Read More
The Molecule of More. Book Summary.
How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity – and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race
Daniel Z. Lieberman & Micha… Read More
After reading Bruce Feiler’s book The Secrets of Happy Families, we were chewing on the idea of creating a Family Manifesto for a very long time. Well, we had a few attempts to pu… Read More
We have three little boys. Each of them has a unique character and a distinctive set of strengths. And although they are very different, we have the same vision for them – we want them… Read More
Last week, we had an unexpected visitor in our bedroom at night. The intruder slid between the sheets in our bed, hugged me tightly and whispered: “Mummy, there is a monster under my b… Read More
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Book Summary
Follow Them and People Will Follow You
John C. Maxwell
Thomas Nelson; 10th edition (16 Sept. 2007)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author… Read More
As I worked to identify my resolutions for the Wise Parenting Project, some overarching principles started to emerge.
I wrote them down, made a couple of revisions, and am now happy to share… Read More
When planning my Wise Parenting Project, I first had more than fifty resolutions on my list. Then I quickly realized it might turn into a “Mad Parenting Project” and boiled every… Read More
Stress-Proof. Book Summary.
The ultimate guide to living a stress-free life
Mithu Storoni
Yellow Kite (10 Jan. 2019)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author
Mithu Storoni is a University of Ca… Read More
My first parenting resolution this year is to create a Family Mission Statement.
I must say, we are not starting from scratch here. After reading The Secrets of Happy Families by… Read More
I love reading. I love learning. I love putting big ideas into practice.
Today I want to launch the Wise Parenting Project.
So now, what is the Wise Parenting Project? … Read More
Teach Your Children Well. Book Summary.
Why Values and Coping Skills Matter More Than Grades, Trophies, or “Fat Envelopes”
Madeline Levine
Harper; Reprint edition (24 July 2012)… Read More
Hello, 2023!
One of my last year’s resolutions was to read 22 books during the year…and I (narrowly) failed!
This year promises to be very exciting and extremely busy, but… Read More
Another year has almost passed, and it’s time for a bit of reflection and review.
In general, 2022 was rather challenging. I had big plans to get back on track after the pandemic… Read More
Irresistible. Book Summary
Why We Can’t Stop Checking, Scrolling, Clicking and Watching
Adam Alter
Bodley Head (2 Mar. 2017)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author
Adam Alter is a Profe… Read More
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Book Summary
Stephen R. Covey
Simon & Schuster UK Ltd; (1999)
Book | eBook
About the author
Stephen Richards Covey (October 24, 1932 – Ju… Read More
Play. Book Summary.
How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
Stuart Brown with Christopher Vaughan
J P Tarcher/Penguin Putnam; Illustrated edition (25 Jun. 20… Read More
Thinking, Fast and Slow. Book Summary
Daniel Kahneman
Penguin (3 Nov. 2011)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author
Daniel Kahneman is an Israeli-American psychologist notable for his work on… Read More
Jordan Peterson is one of the greatest thinkers of our time. And although some of his ideas may not resonate with many people, Peterson’s child-rearing principles are deeply rooted in… Read More
The Yes Brain Child. Book Summary
Help Your Child be More Resilient, Independent and Creative
Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Simon & Schuster UK (11 Jan. 2018)
About the authors
Dan… Read More
The Strength Switch. Book Summary
How the new science of strength-based parenting helps your child and your teen flourish
Dr Lea Waters
Scribe UK; 1st edition (10 Aug. 2017)
About the author… Read More
Bored and Brilliant – Book Summary
How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self
Manoush Zomorodi
Macmillan; Airside & Irish edition (22 Feb. 2018)
About the au… Read More
Nobody likes tantrums. Neither do I. So whenever I’m reading a parenting book, I grasp every strategy that may potentially help me survive through these challenging moments.
One of my… Read More
Happy Together. Book Summary.
Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts
Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski
TarcherPerigee (16 Jan. 2018)
About the authors
Suz… Read More
Mind in the Making – Book Summary
The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
Ellen Galinsky
MarinerBks; 1st edition (1 May 2010)
About the author
Ellen Galinsky is the chi… Read More
The Conscious Parent. Book summary
Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children
Shefali Tsabary
Hodder & Stoughton (15 January 2015)
Dr Shefali Tsabary is a clinical psychologist with… Read More
The Tools. Book Summary
5 life-changing techniques to unlock your potential
Phil Stutz and Barry Michels
Vermilion; First U. S. Edition First Printing edition (29 May 2012)
About the authors… Read More
How Children Succeed. Book Summary.
Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
Paul Tough
Cornerstone Digital (25 Jan. 2013)
Book | eBook | Audio
About the author
Paul Tough is a con… Read More
TED talks are the perfect source of inspiration for taking tiny steps toward becoming a better parent.
If you are like us and love learning from great minds, watching TED talks can be a grea… Read More
The Happiness Project – Book Summary
Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
Gretchen Rubin
Har… Read More
Free to Learn – book summary
Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life
Peter Gray
Basic Books (5 Mar. 2013)
B… Read More