MSI Press Blog

  In a world full of parenting books that lecture and overwhelm,  I Love My Kids, But I Don’t Always Like Them  by Franki Bagdade is a breath of fresh air. With the cadence of a casual coffee chat between two exhausted parents and the wisdom of a seasoned behavioral expert, this award-winning guide offers something radical—hope. At the heart of that hope is one of the most powerful, underestimated parenting tools of all:  active listening . Franki’s message is clear—when parents begin to truly listen to their children (not just hear them), everything changes. Behavior improves. Conflicts soften. Relationships deepen. In fact,  active listening  is often the first step in transforming not just your child’s behavior, but your entire family dynamic. What Is Active Listening? Active listening means being fully present with your child—putting away your phone, pausing your multitasking mind, and tuning in not just to the words, but to the  feelings  beh...

  We live in a world where understanding emotions is often prized—but  feeling  them is something else entirely. For many of us, especially those trained to analyze, explain, or manage emotions intellectually, there comes a moment when theory isn’t enough. That moment is where  Learning to Feel  begins. This powerful memoir follows one man’s awakening from emotional disconnection. A student of psychology and human behavior, the author found himself oddly detached from his own emotional life. What followed wasn’t a lesson in science—but in  humanness . In peeling back layers of analysis, he found his way toward vulnerability, presence, and healing. What makes  Learning to Feel  more than just a personal story is how openly it invites readers into the process. With chapter-end reflection questions and updated insights in this second edition, the book becomes a space for  shared learning —where your own journey can unfold alongside the author’s....

    In an age when religious conflict and spiritual fragmentation seem to dominate the headlines, it’s easy to forget that love—not doctrine—lies at the heart of nearly every faith tradition. Whether whispered in a mosque, sung in a temple, prayed in a church, or meditated upon in silence, love is the thread that runs through them all. But can love truly unite all faiths? An Afternoon’s Dictation: Revelation for the 21st Century  offers a gentle, yet powerful answer: yes, if we allow it to. When author Steven Greenebaum cried out for meaning during a deeply unsettled time in his life, he didn’t expect an answer. What came instead was a voice—one that invited him to write, not commandments, but compassionate wisdom for living a meaningful life. What emerged was a sacred message that reaches across traditions, reminding us that different religions are not different truths, but different languages for speaking to the same divine. One of the book’s core revelations urges us t...