Family & Relationships audiobooks

The Collapse of Parenting

By: Leonard Sax

Narrated by: Leonard Sax

Length: 10 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

In this New York Times bestseller, one of America’s premier physicians offers a must-read account of the new challenges facing parents today and a program for how we can better prepare our children to navigate the obstacles they face 

In The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of obesity,... Read more

The Bottom Line for Baby

By: Tina Payne Bryson

Narrated by: Tina Payne Bryson

Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Apply the best science to all your parenting decisions with this essential A–Z guide for your biggest questions and concerns from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline

Every baby- and toddler-care decision sends parents scrambling to do the right thing, and often down into the rabbit hole of... Read more

Sh*t My Dad Says

By: Justin Halpern

Narrated by: Sean Schemmel

Length: 3 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is ""like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair,"" has never minced words, and when Justin moved back home, he began to record all the ridiculous things his dad said to... Read more

He's Not Lazy

By: Adam Price, PhD

Narrated by: Shawn Compton

Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

On the surface, capable teenage boys may look lazy. But dig a little deeper, writes child psychologist Adam Price in He's Not Lazy, and you'll often find conflicted boys who want to do well in middle and high school but are afraid to fail, and so do not try. This book can help you become an ally with your son, as he discovers greater... Read more

Expecting Better

By: Emily Oster

Narrated by: Emily Oster & Jonathan Todd Ross

Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

“Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way.” —Amy Schumer

What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist and author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected... Read more

Fair Play: Reese's Book Club

By: Eve Rodsky

Narrated by: Eve Rodsky

Length: 7 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK 

"A hands-on, real talk guide for navigating the hot-button issues that so many families struggle with."--Reese Witherspoon

Tired, stressed, and in need of more help from your partner? Imagine running your household (and life!) in a new way...

It started with the Sh*t I Do List. Tired of being the "shefault" parent... Read more

No Son of Mine

By: Jonathan Corcoran

Narrated by: Christopher P. Brown

Length: 8 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Jonathan Corcoran was the youngest and only son of three siblings in a family balanced on the precipice of poverty. His mother, a traditional, evangelical, and insular woman who had survived abuse and abandonment, was often his only ally. Together they navigated a strained homelife dominated by his distant, gambling-addicted father and shared a... Read more

It Will Never Happen to Me

By: Claudia Black, PhD

Narrated by: Randye Kaye

Length: 7 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Claudia Black's bestselling classic on the experience and legacy of being raised in an addictive household.



In an all too familiar scenario, played out in millions of homes every day, children who grow up in addictive families abide by certain rules: don't talk, don't trust, don't feel. The rigid survival roles and youthful coping behaviors they... Read more

This Is Assisted Dying

By: Stefanie Green

Narrated by: Stefanie Green

Length: 8 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

An international bestseller, this compassionate memoir by a leading pioneer in medically assisted dying who helps suffering patients explore and fulfill their end of life choices is “written with sensitivity, grace, and candor...not to be missed” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

Dr. Stefanie Green has been forging new paths in the field of... Read more

Embracing the Journey

By: Greg McDonald & Lynn McDonald

Narrated by: Danny Campbell & Cassandra Campbell

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

A sympathetic, compassionate, and inspiring guide for parents—from the founders of one of the first Christian ministries for parents of LGBTQ children.

Greg and Lynn McDonald had never interacted with members of the LGBTQ community until they discovered that their son was gay. Without resources or support, they had no idea how to come to terms... Read more

How to Dungeon Master Parenting

By: Shelly Mazzanoble

Narrated by: Shelly Mazzanoble

Length: 6 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Gather your party, it’s time to level up your parenting game! For years, millions of fans have looked to the beloved role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons for fun, friendship, and entertainment. And now parents and parents-to-be can use it to gain inspiration and how-to when it comes to their most challenging and rewarding role yet. Dungeon... Read more

Practicing Presence

By: Joy Prouty

Narrated by: Joy Prouty

Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

A Mother's Guide to Memorializing the Ordinary and Savoring the Present



As a mother, life often feels like it is passing by in a blur. You take countless pictures trying to freeze time and capture the memories, but in looking back find you barely even remember experiencing the moments. But what if there were a way to preserve your family's story... Read more

Don't Alienate the Kids

By: Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD

Narrated by: Tom Parks

Length: 10 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

In this tenth anniversary edition of Don't Alienate the Kids! attorney, mediator, and therapist Bill Eddy shows listeners how to protect children from the harm of alienation and high-conflict divorce, boosting their resilience by teaching them to think flexibly, manage their emotions, and moderate their behaviors. We all know breakups can get... Read more

Reconcilable Differences, Second Edition

By: Andrew Christensen, PhD, Brian D. Doss, PhD & N...

Narrated by: Matthew Josdal

Length: 14 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Every couple has disagreements, but what happens when recurring conflicts start to pull your relationship apart? Do you lie awake hoping that your spouse will eventually see things your way, or rehashing the evidence that you're right? Demand some immediate changes—or else? This popular, science-based guide offers powerful solutions for couples... Read more

Right Place, Right Time

By: Ryan Frederick

Narrated by: Jim Seybert

Length: 8 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

In Right Place, Right Time, Ryan Frederick argues that where you live matters enormously—especially during the second half of your life.



Frederick, the CEO of SmartLiving 360 and a recognized thought leader on the intersection of place and healthy aging, provides you with tools to evaluate your living situation, ensuring that you weigh all the... Read more

The Care Dilemma

By: David Goodhart

Narrated by: David Goodhart

Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Family life has changed rapidly over the past 60 years.

David Goodhart asks whether this transformation has been an unalloyed good. Increased opportunities for women, greater freedom and autonomy, and a more equal domestic sphere have brought considerable benefits. However, argues Goodhart, there have been losses as well as gains: liberal trends... Read more

Happy Bloody Christmas

By: Jo Middleton

Narrated by: Olivia Mace

Length: 10 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Don't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…) ––––––––––––––––––––– Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List: 1. Wrap the kids' presents​ 2. Peel the potatoes ​ 3. Get... Read more

The 12 Days of Christmas

By: Poppy Alexander

Narrated by: Helen Keeley

Length: 8 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

'A real festive treat' JULES WAKE

'Heart-melting and mouthwatering, this Christmas treat is as sweet and delicious as a marron glacé' VERONICA HENRY

'A festive romance that reminds us of the importance of living in the moment' HELEN ROLFE

'Deliciously romantic' WOMAN'S OWN

'Such a warm, delightful Christmas tale' CATHERINE MILLER

'All the joy of... Read more

Nobody Will Tell You This But Me

By: Bess Kalb

Narrated by: Bess Kalb

Length: 4 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR:
VOGUE • FORBES • BOOKPAGE • NEW YORK POST • WIRED

“I have not been as profoundly moved by a book in years.” —Jodi Picoult

Even after she left home for Hollywood, Emmy-nominated TV writer Bess Kalb saved every voicemail her grandmother Bobby Bell ever left her. Bobby was a force—irrepressible,... Read more

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

By: Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

Narrated by: Susan Bennett

Length: 8 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.

This bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between... Read more

ADHD 2.0

By: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. & John J. Ratey, M.D.

Narrated by: Fred Sanders

Length: 5 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction

“An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your... Read more

The State of Affairs

By: Esther Perel

Narrated by: Esther Perel

Length: 11 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

""A fresh look at infidelity, broadening the focus from the havoc it wreaks within a committed relationship to consider also why people do it, what it means to them, and why breaking up is the expected response to duplicity — but not necessarily the wisest one.” — LA Review of BooksFrom iconic couples’ therapist and bestselling author of Mating... Read more

Did I Ever Tell You?

By: Genevieve Kingston

Narrated by: Genevieve Kingston

Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

The most “profound” (Booklist, starred review) memoir you will ever read about the power of love.

Did I Ever Tell You? reads like a novel but is an unforgettable true story.

Genevieve (Gwen) Kingston was just eleven years old when her mother passed away, leaving behind a chest filled with gifts and letters to celebrate the milestones of Gwen’s... Read more

Fat Talk

By: Virginia Sole-Smith

Narrated by: Virginia Sole-Smith

Length: 11 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

In this illuminating narrative on the daily onslaught of body shame that kids face from peers, school, diet culture, and parents themselves, journalist Virginia Sole-Smith offers a compelling, reported look at how families can change the conversation around weight, health, and self-worth.

By the time they reach... Read more