The Kickass Single Mom


Book Description

When Emma Johnson's marriage ended she found herself broke, pregnant, and alone with a toddler. Searching for the advice she needed to navigate her new life as a single professional woman and parent, she discovered there was very little sage wisdom available. In response, Johnson launched the popular blog Wealthysinglemommy.com to speak to other women who, like herself, wanted to not just survive but thrive as single moms. Now, in this complete guide to single motherhood, Johnson guides women in confronting the naysayers in their lives (and in their own minds) to build a thriving career, achieve financial security, and to reignite their romantic life—all while being a kickass parent to their kids. The Kickass Single Mom shows readers how to: • Build a new life that is entirely on their own terms. • Find the time to devote to health, hobbies, friendships, faith, community and travel. • Be a joyful, present and fun mom, and proud role model to your kids. Full of practical advice and inspiration from Emma's life, as well as other successful single moms, this is a must-have resource for any single mom.




Laugh More, Yell Less


Book Description

I was in your shoes. I was a parent looking for answers. These are the steps I took to find my superpowers. Now I want to make it easy, fun, and inviting for you to take steps toward becoming the parent that your kids need. I want to inspire you.You have amazing kids. I know. I've seen them in action. They have creative, inspiring ideas. Your kids? imaginations are the adult think-tanks of the future.Your kids are going to change the world. I want to help you peek your head above the drudgery and emotional exhaustion of day-to-day parenting. This is a call for parents to put on their capes and learn to fly.




Kick Ass in College


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An expanded second edition of Gunnar Fox's brutally honest and entertaining guide to success in college -- and beyond. Crammed with hundreds of hacks, tips and guerrilla tactics along with snazzy new illustrations by Nick Street to keep the pages turning. Praised by students, parents and professors alike as a great read. The librarian's favorite choice for "reluctant readers."




The Adventure Guide to Living a Kickass Life


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Zoe Falk's parents were middle-class drug addicts, and their eventual divorce was total war - a conflict so vicious it even bankrupted a couple of attorneys. Malnourished, hopelessly behind in school, and with her mother in jail, Zoe moved from the northern Bay Area to a small town in the Oregon wilderness.500 miles from home, at school she felt socially awkward as the 'odd kid'. From her cousin she learned that adventure can - and should - be found every day. She dug deep to become a champion runner and straight A student, eventually graduating from university with two degrees in four years whilst working as a caregiver.Overcoming innumerable obstacles and suffering a heart-breaking loss, aged just 22 she achieved her dream of living and working in Spain, where she became a teacher who was deeply loved by staff and students.This book will help anyone facing challenges in their life to grow, live an exhilarating life, and become the best version of themselves through the power of adventure.




DudeFood


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"From the breakout star of MasterChef Australia, Dan Churchill's ... cookbook that will educate, motivate, and inspire men to put on an apron and turn on the oven. Attention, dudes: you no longer have an excuse to avoid the kitchen. Dan Churchill has written a cookbook for guys who have always wanted to cook, but don't know where to start; boyfriends who are intimated by a frying pan; and sons who have too long relied on their parents for meals. These mouth-watering recipes are easy to read and, most important, easy to replicate ... Divided into sections based on everyday scenarios and featuring forty-five recipes, DudeFood shares the secrets to cooking a repertoire of eggs, seafood, poultry, meats, vegetables, sandwiches, and even desserts ... Packed with helpful tips and shortcuts, as well as beautiful photographs, this book will turn any dude into a cook"--




My Son Wears Heels


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A loving mother shares her journey of parenting a gender creative child, from toddler to adult.




I Just Want to Pee Alone


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Subtitle on cover: A collection of hilarious essays about motherhood.




See Sally Kick Ass


Book Description

Provides over 650 safety suggestions to incorporate into everyday life and includes tips for at home, in the car, shopping, traveling, keeping children safe, and preventing identity theft.




My Family and Food Allergies - The All You Need to Know Guide


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By Alexa Baracaia, winner of the 2022 Free From Hero Award The discovery that your child has a serious food allergy can be life-changing, accompanied as it often is by an emergency dash to the hospital, the acquisition of several EpiPens, and a large dose of anxiety. My Family and Food Allergies is for anyone caring for, or close to, a child with food allergies. It covers every aspect of the journey from diagnosis to helping your child on the path to independence. First and foremost, it is aimed at parents but it is also a must-read for grandparents, friends, teachers and others keen to learn more about living with food allergies. It is bursting with practical tips and expert advice on how to navigate each fresh milestone and challenge, including school care plans, understanding where the real risks are (and what is manageable) and how to handle things like school bake sales, celebratory occasions and birthday parties. It features failsafe recipes for every occasion, including the best 'free from' birthday cake recipe ever, as well as advice on travel and flying, on what to look for in accommodation and a mini-allergy-friendly guide for resorts such as Disneyland, restaurant chains, and so on. With an outline of what we can hope for the future, where the science is now, and what the experts predict will happen in the battle against severe food allergies, this really is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to safely support and inform their child on the path to independence.