Showing results by narrator "Hope Dorman" in All Categories

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!

Ella Jensen is an old soul stuck in a teenager's body, and she doesn't make friends easily. In her senior year of high school, her family moves across the country to Seattle, turning her already-small world upside down. She feels alone and lost.... But then she finds a box of decades-old love letters between Martha and Frederick; she becomes best friends with her tiny new neighbor, Miss T; and she gets her first kiss from Hans, a very symmetric German exchange student. But summer ends abruptly when she is forced to make a decision that will change her life. Forever.

Love will always find its way...or will it? Ella a.k.a Miss Apple Pants is back in another charming story. But instead of losing everything she owns to a U-Haul truck, she’s about to lose her heart...A warm-hearted and humorous romance/family drama, Lost in Love, is a celebration of family, friendship, and finding love when and where you least expect it. “If you love a fast-paced story, with snappy dialogue and lots of humor, heart and girly feelings, this is the audiobook for you”.

If you’re a frustrated parent of a toddler in desperate need of guidance, try this! 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.

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. So, what can we do? According to Buddhism and western psychology, it’s all about learning the art of acceptance, reframing and letting go.

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? 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.