Parenting

Family First: Building strong bonds through effective communication
Creating a legacy of effective communication requires ongoing commitment and practice. Families should engage in regular reflections on their communication styles and the dynamics at play within their relationships. This might involve setting aside time to discuss what is working well and what could be improved. By treating communication as an evolving skill that requires attention and effort, families can continuously strengthen their bonds. This legacy, built on a foundation of effective communication, will not only serve the current family unit but will also be passed down to future generations, fostering a culture of connection and understanding. Another vital element is the cultivation of emotional intelligence. By teaching children to recognize and articulate their emotions, parents empower them to communicate more effectively. Available in German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch

Beyond medicine: Family-centered integrative approaches in palliative care
Integrative therapies are gaining traction in palliative care, offering families a holistic approach to well-being. Family support is paramount in palliative care, and effective advocacy means ensuring that families themselves receive the necessary resources and support. Families learn that while the journey may be fraught with challenges, it also offers opportunities for growth, connection, and love. By drawing inspiration from the experiences of others, they can cultivate a sense of belonging and empowerment that transcends the struggles of illness. Embracing the principles of spiritual care, integrative therapies, and family support, they can create a nurturing environment that honors their loved ones while fostering their own resilience, ultimately transforming the palliative experience into one of hope and profound meaning. Available in German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch

Moonlit Secrets is a gothic romance where three women in the supernatural haven of Silver Hollow, guided by ancient pendants, unravel a centuries-old curse of forbidden love through passion, peril, and redemption under a crimson moon. Raven Sable weaves gothic romance, blending forbidden love with haunted secrets. Available in German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch

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The Perfect Finale Among the Stars Imagine standing at the starting line, surrounded by beings who look like they’ve dunked their heads in a paint can. You wonder if they’ve just overindulged in some intergalactic grub. Then there are these bizarre rules: “First, find the gate to the fifth dimension while simultaneously solving an interdimensional puzzle and whipping up a starfruit smoothie.” Yep, because nothing motivates like a few galactic smoothies. And who has time for that? In what galaxy is there a job that satisfies the craving for intergalactic adventures? "#SpaceCowboys" by Cosmic Ryder is a hilarious sci-fi adventure that takes friends Lilli and Mia through a chaotic galaxy. The story kicks off with Lilli’s dreams, shaped by the quirky expectations of adults, leading her to her first wild escapade on the eccentric planet Zog, where living mattresses and Zog fruits spice up life. Joined by their peanut-butter-obsessed alien pal Zippel and the charismatic Zogglor, they face crazy moments like surviving a laser-shooting croissant, dancing with talking plants on Nibbleon, and saving the Snack Paradise from the snack-stealing robot Crunchor. The plot unfolds across chapters like their first trip into space, encounters with intergalactic flirtations, and unraveling the mysteries of a Chrono-Kugel that guides them to new worlds like Tanzora, where snacks dance. Blending slapstick humor, deep friendship bonds, and a touch of mystery, the book ends with a victory over Crunchor and a tease for a sequel, "Space Cowboys: The Call of the Chronosphere" which will explore the Kugel’s origins. Released in 2025, this work offers a light, entertaining read for fans of cosmic chaos and snacks. Available in German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch

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“Snack-Armageddon!”
The universe faces the Snack-Armageddon! The SpaceCowboys zoom into their wildest adventure to save time itself! Lilli, the Chaos Queen with her zogfruta shake, and Mia, with her deep dark complexion and starfruit fever, lead their team of fluffy aliens and ladybug heroes into the Galaxy of Time Roots. Alongside Zippel, the peanut butter whirlwind, Noel, the crimson Lord of the Ladybugs, and the sassy kid army—Nopales, Oat, Sprossa, Flocki, Sera, Kip, and Mila—they battle the sinister plans of the Blood Alchemist Varnok. His robots poison the Time Roots with cow milk, threaten smooth nopales and sacred cows, and aim to wipe out all snacks! Zog cookies fly, carmine explodes, and Zippel plops into oat milk fountains, while Lilli and Noel make hearts sparkle. Will their chaos plunge Varnok into a dung-filled misery? Or does a new shadow lurk in the time streams? A galactic finale full of slapstick, snacks, and suspense! Available in German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch