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Parenting Books

Oh Crap! Potty Training - Jamie Glowacki

Oh Crap! Potty Training

From potty-training expert and social worker Jamie Glowacki, who’s already helped over half a million families successfully toilet train their preschoolers, comes a newly revised and updated guide that’s “straight-up, parent-tested, and funny to boot” (Amber Dusick, author of Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures ). Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it’s done. Her six-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents. Here’s the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 20–30 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few days—but Jamie’s got you covered even if it takes a little longer). If you’ve ever said to yourself: -How do I know if my kid is ready? -Why won’t my child poop in the potty? -How do I avoid “potty power struggles”? -How can I get their daycare provider on board? -My kid was doing so well—why is he regressing? -And what about nighttime?! Oh Crap! Potty Training can solve all of these (and other) common issues. This isn’t theory, you’re not bribing with candy, and there are no gimmicks. This is real-world, from-the-trenches potty training information—all the questions and all the answers you need to do it once and be done with diapers for good.

Rules of Estrangement - Joshua Coleman, PhD

Rules of Estrangement

A guide for parents whose adult children have cut off contact that reveals the hidden logic of estrangement, explores its cultural causes, and offers practical advice for parents trying to reestablish contact with their adult children. “Finally, here’s a hopeful, comprehensive, and compassionate guide to navigating one of the most painful experiences for parents and their adult children alike.”—Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Labeled a silent epidemic by a growing number of therapists and researchers, estrangement is one of the most disorienting and painful experiences of a parent's life. Popular opinion typically tells a one-sided story of parents who got what they deserved or overly entitled adult children who wrongly blame their parents. However, the reasons for estrangement are far more complex and varied. As a result of rising rates of individualism, an increasing cultural emphasis on happiness, growing economic insecurity, and a historically recent perception that parents are obstacles to personal growth, many parents find themselves forever shut out of the lives of their adult children and grandchildren. As a trusted psychologist whose own daughter cut off contact for several years and eventually reconciled, Dr. Joshua Coleman is uniquely qualified to guide parents in navigating these fraught interactions. He helps to alleviate the ongoing feelings of shame, hurt, guilt, and sorrow that commonly attend these dynamics. By placing estrangement into a cultural context, Dr. Coleman helps parents better understand the mindset of their adult children and teaches them how to implement the strategies for reconciliation and healing that he has seen work in his forty years of practice. Rules of Estrangement gives parents the language and the emotional tools to engage in meaningful conversation with their child, the framework to cultivate a healthy relationship moving forward, and the ability to move on if reconciliation is no longer possible. While estrangement is a complex and tender topic, Dr. Coleman's insightful approach is based on empathy and understanding for both the parent and the adult child.

Moms on Call  Basic Baby Care: 0-6 Months - Laura Hunter, LPN

Moms on Call Basic Baby Care: 0-6 Months

Over a million copies sold worldwide! Featured in Babylist's Best Baby Sleep Resources guide and named as a Best Baby Sleep Resource.  Here's what some happy parents had to say: • "A game changer for all-around baby care." - Gigi Hadid • "The book that helped me the most was Moms on Call Baby Care...this book became my baby bible." - Cameron Eubanks • "Finally, honest and practical solutions to everyday parenting problems!" - Alicia W. • "A must-have for every new parent!" - Kenny and Wanda Rogers Discover a wealth of knowledge in Moms on Call's Guide to Basic Baby Care for 0-6 Months: From feeding guidelines for both breast and bottle, to deciphering symptoms that warrant a trip to the emergency room, this comprehensive guide offers step-by-step advice to get your baby on a routine. However, the real gem of this book is its proven strategies to help your baby sleep through the night, so you can too! Here's what you can expect to find inside: • Sleep: Learn how to establish great sleep habits, including sleeping through the night! • Feeding: Understand feeding schedules that promote healthy digestion. • Routine: Get outlines of typical daily schedules with specific times. • Safety: Access our safety checklists and recommendations for peace of mind. • Health guidance: Discover common illnesses, what actions to take, and when to call the doctor. • Preparation: Find out what two pediatric nurses always keep in their medicine cabinets. • Simplicity: Learn what you need (and don’t need!) to prepare for your newborn’s arrival. • Support: This book pairs perfectly with the renowned Moms on Call 0-6 months online course. Join the ranks of happy parents who've found solace and guidance in the pages of Moms on Call Basic Baby Care for 0-6 Months. Order your copy today!

Moms on Call Toddler Book: 15 Months - 4 Years - Laura Hunter, LPN

Moms on Call Toddler Book: 15 Months - 4 Years

Part 3 of the world famous Moms on Call parenting books series by pediatric nurses and moms, Laura Hunter, LPN and Jennifer Walker, RN, BSN. Over a million copies sold worldwide! Learn why toddlers behave the way they do and parenting strategies that will motivate good behavior. Discover the three household rules your toddler can understand and enjoy learning actual things to say to them, especially when handling things like discipline, sleep issues, tantrums, going out to eat, potty training and feeding issues. From humorous explanations to the short and sweet version, this book has it all! Including cheat sheets like 'Getting Rid of the Pacifier' and 'The “No” Stage.' This resource also provides combined schedules for multi-child households, so you know what time is best to run errands, when you can get both children napping and how to establish healthy nighttime sleep habits. • SLEEP: How to get toddlers to sleep all night, and in their own room • THE "NO" STAGE: Why toddlers misbehave, What to say to motivate positive behavior • RULES & BOUNDARIES: Three household rules your toddler can understand • SUPPORT FOR MOM: Pairs with the Moms on Call 15 Month-4 Year online course Here's what some happy parents had to say: • “I follow the advice from Moms on Call (most importantly the schedules) and it’s working soooo well for us. We have a very well behaved, well fed, well rested daughter. The books are informative and contain a great overview of safety information, as well. Highly recommend the series.” – Jacqueline T. • “I, like a lot of folks, didn’t have the greatest models for discipline from my parents and I wanted my own style, completely different from my parents but still effective. This Moms on Call book has such a realistic method that you can follow or modify to meet your style. Honestly this book has tons of great stuff. Without these ladies’ schedules I wouldn’t have the quality of life that I do today. I can take care of my son AND still have time to take care of me because of their help.” – Katie A. • “This is by far the best baby book on the planet - this series of books has helped me navigate new motherhood and motherhood of a toddler and newborn! It has been my saving grace in many scenarios and I would highly recommend it to everyone - the sleep component alone is worth the purchase!!” – Pradon F.

"Stop Yelling and Love Me More, Please Mom!" Positive Parenting Is Easier Than You Think

We can not raise a happy child if we are constantly screaming threats at them. No parent sets out to hurt their child, but this type of parenting does just that. To raise a happy child that wants to behave, you need to retrain yourself first. You need to change the way you think and react to their behavior. You need to understand your triggers and heal yourself. Only then you can begin to heal your relationship with your children. Making the decision to be a positive parent will benefit your whole family. You will find that your children want to behave and follow your rules. You will be less stressed out by the end of the day. Your house will not feel like a battle zone. Instead, you can create a home full of peace and love for the whole family. This book will show you why strict and permissive parenting do not work. You will learn just how easy it is to embrace a positive parenting style. While learning how to be a positive parent, you will not only heal the relationship with your children but heal yourself along the way.

Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad! - John Pfeiffer

Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!

There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy - this book's here to help you avoid all(most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on what you can be doing for her rather than what's happening to her . She's pregnant. She knows that. You know that. And her 152 baby books tell her exactly what she can expect. Your job is to learn what you can do between the stick turning blue and the drive to the delivery room to make the next nine months go as smoothly as possible. That's where John Pfeiffer steps in. Like any good coach, he's been through it. He's dealt with the morning sickness and doctor visits, painting the baby's nursery and packing the overnight bag, choosing a name, hospital, and the color of the car-seat cover. All the while he remained positive and responsive - there with a "You're beautiful" when necessary - but assertive during the decision-making process (he didn't want to wind up with a kid named Percy). And now it's your turn. She might be having the baby, but you have plenty of responsibilities.

Moms on Call Next Steps Baby Care: 6-15 Months - Laura Hunter, LPN

Moms on Call Next Steps Baby Care: 6-15 Months

Part 2 of the world famous Moms on Call parenting books series by pediatric nurses and moms, Laura Hunter, LPN and Jennifer Walker, RN, BSN. Over a million copies sold worldwide! Congrats! You made it through the first 6 months! Ready to tackle the next stages? In our second book, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know for babies 6-15 months, including how to keep those amazing sleep habits going and navigating the upcoming developmental milestones. • SLEEP: Develop and maintain amazing sleep habits ​• ROUTINE & FEEDING: Typical daily and feeding schedules; sample menus and grocery recommendations • DIFFICULT TRANSITIONS: ​When and how to transfer to the toddler bed; ​Weaning and the transition to the sippy cup • COLD & ILLNESS: Common illnesses, what to do about it and when to call the doctor • ​SUPPORT FOR MOM: Pairs with the famous Moms on Call 6-15 months online course Here's what some happy parents had to say: • “I can not say enough positive about this book! Because of the amazing amount of mama wisdom in this book series our littles have been sleeping through the night at just 3 months old. This series not only breaks it down for first time parents but puts it in a way that doesn’t make you feel stupid or incapable. You NEED this series!!!!!” – Renee S. • “Great book providing information you need without a bunch of fillers. I am a first time Mom so this really helped. My child sleeps through the night and is such a happy guy!” – Amy E. • “What would I do without this book? Idk. First time mom and this has answered so many questions. I’ve stuck to the schedule and have had my baby sleep through the night since she was 2 months. Grateful to be able to have this part 2 book to help guide me.” – Arianna C.

Pastorea a tu Hijo Adolescente - Hector Hermosillo

Pastorea a tu Hijo Adolescente

Un libro claro y honesto escrito por un padre y pastor que no pierde tiempo en decir lo que todos saben y que trae a la mesa consejos practicos para criar a hijos seguros, maduros y plenos.

Cómo Educar a tus Hijos: Aprende a Educar a tus Hijos Positivamente y Ayúdalos a Desarrollar Paciencia, Autoestima y Autocontrol - Fernando Savala

Cómo Educar a tus Hijos: Aprende a Educar a tus Hijos Positivamente y Ayúdalos a Desarrollar Paciencia, Autoestima y Autocontrol

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez si estás tomando las decisiones correctas con respecto a la crianza de tu hijo? En los últimos años, ha habido mucha confusión sobre el papel de los niños y las niñas en nuestra sociedad. Es fácil ver por qué los padres tienen tantas preguntas y muy pocas respuestas cuando están criando a sus hijos. El uso de métodos de disciplina positiva puede ayudar a que los niños se conviertan en adultos sanos, responsables y equilibrados. Aquí hay algo de lo que puedes esperar aprender con esta guía: •    Aprende cómo evitar los errores de disciplina más comunes cometidos por los padres y que pueden terminar dañando el desarrollo de los niños al largo plazo. •    Cómo establecer límites saludables que tus hijos siempre respetarán. •    Aprende los mejores métodos para el manejo de conflictos y discusiones. •    Comunicación efectiva con tu hijo, sin importar si es niño o adolescente. •    Cómo enseñar autocontrol, el manejo de conductas agresivas, ¡y más! ¿Te gustaría disfrutar de cada etapa del desarrollo de tu hijo sin preocuparte demasiado por si estás haciendo o no lo correcto? Mientras más pronto puedas darles una orientación adecuada, más fácil será para tus hijos convertirse en adultos responsables. Recuerda que no hay tal cosa como llegar demasiado tarde: incluso los comportamientos y hábitos más dañinos pueden ser modificados. No le dejes nada al azar. ¡Empieza a guiar a tus hijos por el camino hacia una adultez sana y responsable hoy mismo!

Single Parenting - Anthony Ekanem

Single Parenting

It is fair to say that most people don't ever expect to become single parents. And it is also safe to say that you are never really prepared for the role. However, according to U.S. census records, there are more than 13.6 million single parents in the United States and the number continues to grow. It is not just women who are now responsible for the task of raising children by themselves; the number of single fathers is also increasing.As a single parent, you will be faced with a number of challenges. Some may surprise you. Others will be expected. The more information you have, the easier it will be to navigate these challenges and successfully transition into the role of a single parent.This book is designed to help you navigate the transition successfully. We will talk about the emotions you will probably feel, how to find support, and how to establish priorities and plan for success. We will wrap it all up with a look at why being a single parent can be tremendously rewarding and how to maintain a positive outlook

The New Dad's Survival Guide - Scott Mactavish

The New Dad's Survival Guide

Fatherhood demystified! Finally: a manual for new dads that deciphers the immensely confusing world of fatherhood and gives crucial tips and advice from a man's point of view. No psychobabble, no warm fuzzies -- just a hilarious (and surprisingly practical) military-style guide to surviving and thriving through even the queasiest moments of pregnancy, birth, and babyhood. Seasoned father and master infant-tamer Scott Mactavish breaks the Baby Code down and lays it out in straight-up guyspeak. The New Dad's Survival Guide includes declassified information on such topics as: Cutting the Cord: The Moment of Truth Feeding and Cleaning the NFU (New Family Unit) Surviving Sleep Deprivation Relieving Stress Without Booze The Great Boob Irony Pee, Poo, Hurl, and Snot: Getting Used to the Bodily Functions Critical Survival Tips Never Before Revealed Sex: Let the Games Begin Again...Finally Dozens of Essential Terms Defined, Including Binky, Onesie, Diaper Genie, Passy, and Sippy Cup Grab your boots and strap on your helmet! The babies are coming!

Sex FAQS. Lo que SÍ preguntan los adolescentes - Marta Piedra & Lara Castro-Grañen

Sex FAQS. Lo que SÍ preguntan los adolescentes

Basado en preguntas formuladas por adolescentes en los talleres de sexualidad que se imparten en institutos de secundaria, este libro cumple con un doble objetivo : que los padres conozcan de primera mano cuáles son los temas que realmente inquietan a sus hijos y que los propios adolescentes conozcan su cuerpo, lo acepten y lo quieran (para que siempre tomen decisiones desde el respeto a su propio cuerpo, para que exploren el placer de una forma positiva y satisfactoria y para que sepan cómo crear relaciones sanas ). La obra trata cuestiones entorno al despertar de la sexualidad ( cambios emocionales y físicos, orientación sexual, identidad de género , entre otros) y transita desde la descripción detallada de sus genitales, pasando por la menstruación, las poluciones nocturnas, la higiene íntima... hasta algunos otros temas que padres y adolescentes quizá no sepan bien cómo abordar ( primeras relaciones sexuales, placer, embarazo, sexo seguro, ETS, anticonceptivos, abuso sexual, porno , etc.). Una obra imprescindible para lograr un sano despertar de la sexualidad , gracias a la rigurosa información de la psicóloga y experta en educación sexual Lara Castro-Grañén y al sentido del humor de la ilustradora Marta Piedra.

Y ahora, ¿qué? - Aldana Contrera & Ileana Contrera

Y ahora, ¿qué?

Fantaseamos una y mil veces con la maternidad. Un día, el deseo se hace realidad, pero no es todo color de rosa... Nos sentimos mal, tenemos miedos, incertidumbre y muchas dudas. La vida tambalea. Entonces nos preguntamos: Y ahora, ¿qué? Ileana Contrera, psicóloga, y Aldana Contrera, puericultora y consultora en crianza, ambas creadoras de la cuenta de Instagram @lazonatal, revelan lo que nadie nos cuenta (y tenemos que saber) sobre embarazo, posparto, lactancia y crianza.

The Whole-Brain Child - Daniel J. Siegel, MD & Tina Payne Bryson

The Whole-Brain Child

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 1 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.   “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D.   In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight , and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.               Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives. “[A] useful child-rearing resource for the entire family . . . The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it for both adult and child audiences.” —Kirkus Reviews “Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out [with] compassion.” —The Washington Post “This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read The Whole-Brain Child . This is my new baby gift.”—Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other “Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child’s brain working together.” —Parent to Parent

The Power Pause - Neha Ruch

The Power Pause

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A paradigm-shifting guide to career breaks after kids that rebrands stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families. "So, what do you do ?" When Neha Ruch had to answer this seemingly innocent question for the first time after leaving her corporate job to care for her infant son, she drew a shameful blank. She couldn’t find the words to describe this new stage of life she’d just embarked on. She wasn’t a 1950s June Cleaver type, nor was she one of today’s updated stereotypes. (Craft Project Mom? Exhausted-in-Sweatpants Mom?) How, then, was she to navigate this identity shift? Frustrated, Ruch embarked on a mission to rebrand the stay-at-home mother for a new generation of women who don’t want to leave their ambition behind just because they decide to pause or change their careers post-kids. Her online community, Mother Untitled, has become the leading voice and resource for women navigating this transition. In The Power Pause, Ruch addresses all the questions women face at this inflection point, such as, Can I afford to pause? Who am I without my career identity? How do I find meaning in the role? And can I ever transition back to paid work? With expert advice and diverse stories of stay-at-home mothers who buck every stereotype, as well as interactive exercises to help the reader plot a course for the long term, The Power Pause is an essential handbook for a new generation of caregivers.

Spirit Babies - Walter Makichen

Spirit Babies

Am I Meant to Become a Parent? Why Can’t I Conceive? What Is My Unborn Child Trying to Tell Me? In this reassuring, supportive, and accessible book, leading clairvoyant and medium Walter Makichen offers guidance to prospective parents eager to create a warm, nurturing environment for their soon-to-be-conceived-or-born children. Applying the wisdom and insights he has gained through twenty years of communicating with these spirit babies, Makichen helps you resolve issues about starting a family…actively participate in the psychic process of creating a child…and move past your worries and fears about becoming parents. From the seven essential chakras that link our body, mind, and spirit to why pregnant women are superpsychic, you’ll discover: * How to create the energy that nurtures spirit babies * How to understand how past lives and chakras relate to your unborn child * The conception contract–what it is and what it means for you and your child * How karmic pairings affect conception and pregnancy * Why miscarriages occur and what they can signify Plus spirit babies and guardian angels…spirit babies and adoption…spirit babies and dreams…and much more Featuring inspirational examples of couples who are now happy parents, as well as breath exercises and healing meditations at the end of each chapter, Spirit Babies tells you everything you need to know to become the parent you were meant to be.

First Time Dad: A Practical Guide for First Time Fathers in Understanding and Preparing for the Journey of Pregnancy and Parenthood - Jason Peterson

First Time Dad: A Practical Guide for First Time Fathers in Understanding and Preparing for the Journey of Pregnancy and Parenthood

Has your first few weeks of being a father been filled with both warm and absolutely awful moments? Are you frightened at failing at fatherhood because you don't think you know how to do anything right? Has your routine transformed so much since the birth of your baby, and you're questioning whether life will ever go back to default settings? If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then keep reading! When you found out you were going to be a dad, you might have pumped your fist or leaped with joy. However, perhaps worries began to creep into your head, eating away at your happy thoughts. "I have no idea how to change a diaper!" "How will I react if my wife is in discomfort during her pregnancy?" And so many more questions that keep you awake at night. With this guide, you will learn not only about what you should be expecting during pregnancy, but also all the tips and tricks to be the best father you can be throughout your baby's first year. Within these pages, you will discover: • A step-by-step guide to taking excellent care of your wife throughout her pregnancy. • Why and how should you practice mindfulness in your relationship as you prepare for parenthood. • How to make an informed decision on whether to give birth in a hospital or at home. • Practical newborn care guidance, time-tested recommendations, and medically sound regimens to make everyone's life simpler. • The eight baby-care abilities you must master in order to earn the title of "best dad." • Why it's so vital to bond with your infant — and how to do it every chance you get. • Strategies to boost your finances so you can meet all of your financial obligations while you establish a family.   • How can a husband and wife keep their relationship strong besides taking care of a new baby.   AND MUCH MORE! While nothing can totally prepare you for fatherhood, this thorough handbook gets very close. It is jam-packed with practical advice on how to be the greatest new father you can be. If you're ready to learn how to be the greatest dad you can be while also preparing your new family for a bright future, then this book is for you. What are you waiting for? Scroll up and hit BUY NOW to start today!

What to Expect the Second Year - Heidi Murkoff

What to Expect the Second Year

The complete why, when, and how-to guide for parenting a one-year-old. When will my 13-month-old start to walk?Shouldn’t my 14-month-old be talking already?How can I  get my picky eater to pick something besides pasta?Sure, I can ignore a tantrum at home—but what am I supposed to do in the middle of the mall?Why does my toddler have such a hard time sharing? Taking turns? Playing nicely?When should we break the bottle habit . . . and what about the pacifier?How do I get my  almost-two-year-old to settle down for bed—and stay asleep all night?Just in time for those first steps, here’s the next step in What to Expect. Picking up the action at baby’s first birthday, What to Expect the Second Year is the complete guide to the “wonder year”—twelve jam-packed months of amazing milestones, lightning-speed learning, and endless discoveries. Filled with must-have information on everything from feeding (tips to tempt picky palates) to sleep (how to get more of it), talking (decoding those first words) to behavior (defusing those first tantrums). Plus, how to keep your busy one-year-old safe and healthy.

Punishment-Free Parenting - Jon Fogel

Punishment-Free Parenting

A no-judgment, simple-to-follow step-by-step parenting guide to help you manage your emotions, meet your child’s needs with empathy, and create a calmer home—without ever resorting to threats or punishment Every parent has had that painful moment they realize there must be a better way to raise kids than the old-school yelling, threats, bribes, and punishment way. For Jon Fogel, that realization set him on a path toward wholeness: understanding himself, learning about the brain, and empowering parents to raise kids who live physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy lives. In just a few short years, he became an inspiration to more than a million people around the world who were also striving to do better and become the best parents they can be. Now, with Punishment-Free Parenting, Fogel—parenting educator, pastor, and father of four—brings to parents the hard-won wisdom from his research and work as a parenting coach. With memorable stories, advice, and compassionate insight, he offers moms and dads a clear path to their own wholeness as parents—from learning to recognize and name their own emotional triggers to responding with a deeper awareness of their children’s developmental processes. What emerges is a collaborative partnership with children—free from the drama and pain of punishment. In pages packed with the most helpful research findings from child developmental psychology, neurology, and pediatric medicine, readers will meet other parents just like them and children just like their own who have learned to use the tools and tips that Fogel provides. Punishment-Free Parenting is the simple, accessible, no-judgment book for parents who want the support and guidance of a dad just like them.

Hunt, Gather, Parent - Michaeleen Doucleff

Hunt, Gather, Parent

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The oldest cultures in the world have mastered the art of raising happy, well-adjusted children. What can we learn from them? “ Hunt, Gather, Parent is full of smart ideas that I immediately wanted to force on my own kids.” —Pamela Druckerman, The New York Times Book Review When Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff becomes a mother, she examines the studies behind modern parenting guidance and finds the evidence frustratingly limited and often ineffective. Curious to learn about more effective parenting approaches, she visits a Maya village in the Yucatán Peninsula. There she encounters moms and dads who parent in a totally different way than we do—and raise extraordinarily kind, generous, and helpful children without yelling, nagging, or issuing timeouts. What else, Doucleff wonders, are Western parents missing out on? In Hunt, Gather, Parent , Doucleff sets out with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most venerable communities: Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadzabe families in Tanzania. She sees that these cultures don’t have the same problems with children that Western parents do. Most strikingly, parents build a relationship with young children that is vastly different from the one many Western parents develop—it’s built on cooperation instead of control, trust instead of fear, and personalized needs instead of standardized development milestones. Maya parents are masters at raising cooperative children. Without resorting to bribes, threats, or chore charts, Maya parents rear loyal helpers by including kids in household tasks from the time they can walk. Inuit parents have developed a remarkably effective approach for teaching children emotional intelligence. When kids cry, hit, or act out, Inuit parents respond with a calm, gentle demeanor that teaches children how to settle themselves down and think before acting. Hadzabe parents are experts on raising confident, self-driven kids with a simple tool that protects children from stress and anxiety, so common now among American kids. Not only does Doucleff live with families and observe their methods firsthand, she also applies them with her own daughter, with striking results. She learns to discipline without yelling. She talks to psychologists, neuroscientists, anthropologists, and sociologists and explains how these strategies can impact children’s mental health and development. Filled with practical takeaways that parents can implement immediately, Hunt, Gather, Parent helps us rethink the ways we relate to our children, and reveals a universal parenting paradigm adapted for American families.

Have a New Kid by Friday - Dr. Kevin Leman

Have a New Kid by Friday

Anyone who has dealt with a strong-willed child knows that it is no easy task to turn bad behavior around. But the popularity of TV programs like Supernanny and Nanny 911 shows that parents have had it up to here and are ready to try anything to get their children to behave. Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman is here to help. Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children--fast! With his signature wit and encouragement, Dr. Leman offers hope and real, practical, doable strategies for regaining control and becoming the parents they always wanted to be. Focusing on changing a child's attitude, behavior, and character, it contains chapters for each day of the week and a special section with advice on everything from rolling eyes to sibling rivalry to talking back to punching walls and much, much more. This large section of more than 100 specific topics is indexed, allowing parents to flip immediately to any areas of concern for witty, straightforward, and gutsy plans of action.

No-Drama Discipline - Daniel J. Siegel, MD & Tina Payne Bryson

No-Drama Discipline

NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER • The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline.   “A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading.”— Parents Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears—without causing a scene.   Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you’ll discover   • strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy—and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart • facts on child brain development—and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages • the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child—no matter how extreme the behavior—while still setting clear and consistent limits • tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair • twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make—and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques   Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors’ suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child’s developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family. Praise for No-Drama Discipline   “With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively.” — Publishers Weekly “Wow! This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go.” —Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., author of The Opposite of Worry

Trauma Through a Child's Eyes - Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. & Maggie Kline

Trauma Through a Child's Eyes

What parents, educators, and health professionals can do to recognize, prevent, and heal childhood trauma, from infancy through adolescence—by the author of Waking the Tiger Trauma can result not only from catastrophic events such as abuse, violence, or loss of loved ones, but from natural disasters and everyday incidents like auto accidents, medical procedures, divorce, or even falling off a bicycle. At the core of this book is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, brain, and spirit—often resulting in anxiety, nightmares, depression, physical illnesses, addictions, hyperactivity, and aggression. Rich with case studies and hands-on activities, Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes gives insight into children’s innate ability to rebound with the appropriate support, and provides their caregivers with tools to overcome and prevent trauma. “ Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes . . . creates its own mold in a way that everyone concerned with the health and happiness of children will be grateful for.” —Gabor Maté, MD, author of Hold On to Your Kids

Be Prepared - Gary Greenberg & Jeannie Hayden

Be Prepared

An indispensable survival manual for men entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad. Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to: -Change a baby at a packed sports stadium -Create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear -Stay awake (or at least upright) at work -Babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat -Construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids - Laura Markham

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids

A groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kids Based on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markham’s approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you don’t need to threaten, nag, plead, bribe—or even punish. This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotions—and get them in check—so they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers right through the elementary years. If you’re tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right “consequence,” look no further. You’re about to discover the practical tools you need to transform your parenting in a positive, proven way.

Raising Mentally Strong Kids - Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

Raising Mentally Strong Kids

Instant national bestseller! Parenting is about to get easier--and a whole lot more effective…. In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they’re falling short. #1 New York Times bestselling author and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen and child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay have teamed up to reveal what’s missing from most parenting books. It’s the fact that you need to address both the brain and the mind of your child (and yourself) in order to effectively raise good and strong humans. In this groundbreaking book where neuroscience meets love and logic, parents are given practical tools to help children of all ages go from behavioral problems like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being: • Responsible, confident, kind, and resilient • Better prepared to make good decisions • More focused and motivated • Better able to have healthy relationships, and more…. Let Dr. Amen and Dr. Fay help you learn how to be the parent you've always dreamed you could be—and raise great kids who are on their way to reaching their full potential, including their best possible mental health.

The Daily Dad - Ryan Holiday

The Daily Dad

“Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.”—Marcus Aurelius Becoming a parent is more than just a biological process – it’s a lifelong commitment to sacrifice, service, and most importantly, love. It’s a challenge to get up every day and put your kids first. You will experience moments of heroic compassion and humiliating failure, sometimes within the same day. But you don’t have to do it alone. From Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash hit The Daily Stoic , The Daily Dad provides 366 timeless meditations on parenting in a few manageable paragraphs a day – useful for even the most sleep deprived new parent. Drawing on his own experience as a father of two as well as lessons from the lives of legends such as Theodore Roosevelt, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Elizabeth II, Marcus Aurelius, and Toni Morrison, this daily devotional provides wisdom and guidance on being the role model your child needs. Whether you’re expecting your first or already a grandparent, The Daily Dad offers encouragement, perspective, and practical advice for every stage of your child’s life.

Raising Men - Eric Davis & Dina Santorelli

Raising Men

After Eric Davis spent over 16 years in the military, including a decade in the SEAL Teams, his family was more than used to his absence on deployments and secret missions that could obscure his whereabouts for months at a time. Without a father figure in his own life since the age of fifteen, Eric was desperate to maintain the bonds he’d fought so hard to forge when his children were young—particularly with his son, Jason, because he knew how difficult it was to face the challenge of becoming a man on one’s own. Unfortunately, Eric learned the hard way that Quality Time doesn’t always show up in Quantity Time. Facebook, television, phones, video games, school, jobs, friends—they all got in the way of a real, meaningful father-son relationship. It was time to take action. As a SEAL, Eric learned to innovate and push boundaries, allowing him to function at levels beyond what was expected, comfortable, ordinary, and even imaginable, and he knew that as a father he needed to do the same with his son. Meeting extreme with extreme was the only answer. Using a unique blend of discipline, leadership, adventure, and grace, Eric and his SEAL brothers will teach you how to connect, and reconnect, with your sons and learn how to raise real men—the Navy SEAL way.

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child - Jeffrey Bernstein

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child

The bestselling, powerful guide to help parents regain control over a defiant child or teenager, now revised and updated. Occasional clashes between parents and kids are not uncommon, but when behavior like tantrums, resistance to requests, and negativity becomes chronic, it can cause big problems. In 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein shares his groundbreaking program to help parents reduce conflict and end upsetting behaviors.   Updated to address challenges that today's parents face, this go-to guide includes new information on the rise of defiant behavior due to negative Internet influences and social media pressures, and the effects of stress on family life. Dr. Bernstein explains what causes defiance in kids, teens, and even adult children, why it's so destructive to the family, and shows parents step-by-step how they can end the behavior--at home, at school, and everywhere in between. His proven ten-day strategies include: Leading with empathy to manage your own reactivity as well as your child's, and becoming your child's emotion coach to reduce feeling disrespected as a parent. Dealing with defiant behavior in an era loaded with increased day-to-day anxieties due to climate change, societal and school violence. Managing children's behavioral struggles within increasingly complex family structures and changing societal values. Seventeen Cooperative Connection-Building Games for families to foster openness, trust, communication, and collaborative problem-solving.

Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat? - Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella

Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?

The unstoppable, irreverent mother-daughter team presents a new collection of funny stories and true confessions that every woman can relate to, Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat? From identity theft to the hazards of bicycling to college reunions and eating on the beach, Lisa and Francesca tackle the quirks, absurdities, and wonders of everyday life with wit and warmth. As Lisa says, "More and more, especially in the summertime when I'm sitting on the beach, I'm learning not to sweat it. To go back to the child that I used to be. To see myself through the loving eyes of my parents. To eat on the beach. And not to worry about whether every little thing makes me look fat. In fact, not to worry at all ." So put aside your worries and join Lisa Scottoline and her daughter Francesca as they navigate their way through the crazy world we live in, laughing along the way.

The Price You Pay for College - Ron Lieber

The Price You Pay for College

Named one of the best books of 2021 by NPR New York Times Bestseller and a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice pick “Masterly . . .represents an extraordinary achievement: It is comprehensive and detailed without being tedious, practical without being banal, impeccably well judged and unusually rigorous.”—Daniel Markovits, New York Times Book Review “Ron Lieber is a gift.”—Scott Galloway  The hugely popular New York Times Your Money columnist and author of the bestselling The Opposite of Spoiled offers a deeply reported and emotionally honest approach to the biggest financial decision families will ever make: what to pay for college—a decision made even more confusing because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sending a teenager to a flagship state university for four years of on-campus living costs more than $100,000 in many parts of the United States. Meanwhile, many families of freshmen attending selective private colleges will spend triple—over $300,000. With the same passion, smarts, and humor that infuse his personal finance column, Ron Lieber offers a much-needed roadmap to help families navigate this difficult and often confusing journey.  Lieber begins by explaining who pays what and why and how the financial aid system got so complicated. He also pulls the curtain back on merit aid, an entirely new form of discounting that most colleges now use to compete with peers. While price is essential, value is paramount. So what is worth paying extra for, and how do you know when it exists in abundance at any particular school? Is a small college better than a big one? Who actually does the teaching? Given that every college claims to have reinvented its career center, who should we actually believe? He asks the tough questions of college presidents and financial aid gatekeepers that parents don’t know (or are afraid) to ask and summarizes the research about what matters and what doesn’t. Finally, Lieber calmly walks families through the process of setting financial goals, explaining the system to their children and figuring out the right ways to save, borrow, and bargain for a better deal.  The Price You Pay for College gives parents the clarity they need to make informed choices and helps restore the joy and wonder the college experience is supposed to represent.

Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role - Rebecca C. Mandeville, MFT

Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role

Therapist Recommended:  Family scapegoating is an insidious form of "invisible" abuse that is difficult to recognize. It is therefore critical that adult survivors of dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems understand what type of abuse they are trying to recover from. In Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed, Family Systems expert Rebecca C. Mandeville uses her research findings on what she named Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) to help adult survivors recognize and release the damaging 'scapegoat' narrative associated with the family 'identified patient' role. She also emphasizes the importance of being assessed for complex trauma symptoms when healing from FSA. This 2nd revision includes additional recovery suggestions, and updated resources. Also suitable for concerned friends and clinicians. In these pages you'll discover: •The FSA Self-Assessment Test •How to recognize and identify family scapegoating abuse (FSA) signs and symptoms •Why scapegoated individuals have difficulty recognizing they are being abused •How complex trauma (C-PTSD), betrayal trauma, and toxic shame impede FSA recovery •How intergenerational trauma and false narratives fuel family scapegoating dynamics •Why the family 'Empath' can end up scapegoated •Strategies to reduce fawning behaviors and realign with your 'true self' •Recommended resources and therapy modalities for FSA recovery From the Author: " Scapegoating in any social system is a dehumanizing process of 'othering'. When you are the target of scapegoating in your family-of-origin, the consequences to your mental and emotional health can be severe, including the development of complex trauma (C-PTSD) symptoms. This introductory guide's purpose is to help the reader determine if they are in the 'family scapegoat' role; also, to better understand family scapegoating dynamics and the devastating consequences of being 'rejected, shamed, and blamed' by the people who were supposed to love and care for them the most." Rebecca C. Mandeville is licensed Marriage, Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is a globally recognized thought leader in understanding the consequences of child psycho-emotional abuse and family scapegoating and has published extensively on this form of systemic 'invisible' abuse. Her pioneering work, 'Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed', is the first book ever written on "Family Scapegoating Abuse" or "FSA" (a term she coined during the course of her Family Systems research). Rebecca is also a YouTube Health Partner serving as a recognized Family Systems and Complex Trauma expert via her channel Beyond Family Scapegoating Abuse . ©2020 - 2024 | Rebecca C. Mandeville | All Rights Reserved

Making Children Mind without Losing Yours - Dr. Kevin Leman

Making Children Mind without Losing Yours

We've seen the enemy, and they're small . . . and unionized. If anyone understands why children behave the way they do, it's internationally known psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman. Using the 7 principles of reality discipline, this father of five and grandfather of four reveals a practical, action-oriented game plan to - get kids to listen to parents - encourage healthy attitudes and two-way communication - turn off temper tantrums, minimize sibling rivalries, and foil finicky eaters - put parents back in the driver's seat - prompt long-lasting, positive behavior and instill values - rear respectful, well-behaved children who become responsible difference makers in the world Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter and Dr. Leman's real-life examples give readers sure-fire techniques for developing a loving, no-nonsense approach for rearing children. With over a million satisfied customers, parents can't go wrong with this classic, perennial bestseller.

Raising the Kid You Love With the Ex You Hate - Edward Farber

Raising the Kid You Love With the Ex You Hate

Powerful advice for you and your ex-spouse on how to reduce conflict and protect your children’s well-being while co-parenting You and your former wife/husband are struggling to be civil to each other and you recognize the conflicts could be damaging to your child. Dr. Farber, a clinical child psychologist who’s been in practice for 30+ years, knows what you’re up against. He writes compassionately and insightfully about the concrete, doable steps you can take to avoid letting differences with your ex get in the way of being the best mom or the best dad you can be. Conflicts inevitably arise from living in two households. You don’t have to like your ex, but, if you are going to co-parent successfully, you will still have to deal with your ex. Dr. Farber helps you navigate the upheaval with practical advice based on real-world families. His book shows you how to •    Know what to say, and not to say, to your child about separation and divorce •    Cope with child support and other money issues •    Handle the holidays and special family occasions •    Choose and adjust to new schools •    Introduce your child to a potential new partner •    Co-parent when an ex has a personality disorder, addiction problem, or is a bully •    Decide when to recruit the help of a parent coordinator •    Raise a healthy child while co-parenting You’ll draw strength and encouragement from the positive outcomes he’s helped hurting parents and children achieve as they confronted such gripping problem areas. Dr. Farber’s expert analysis and counsel will show you how to use co-parenting to turn your broken marriage into a working divorce that supports the emotional and developmental health of your children caught in the crossfire.

Relax, It’s Just God - Wendy Thomas Russell

Relax, It’s Just God

A rapidly growing demographic cohort in America, secular parents are at the forefront of a major and unprecedented cultural shift. Unable to fall back on what they were taught as children, many of these parents are struggling, or simply failing, to address issues of God, religion and faith with their children in ways that promote honesty, curiosity, kindness and independence. The author sifts through hard data, including the results of a survey of 1,000 nonreligious parents, and delivers gentle but straightforward advice to both non-believers and open-minded believers. With a thoughtful voice infused with humor, Russell seamlessly merges scientific thought, scholarly research and everyday experience with respect for a full range of ways to view the world.  Wendy Thomas Russell seamlessly merges scientific thought, scholarly research, and everyday experience in a book that gives nonreligious and progressively religious parents a toolkit to assist with their unique and complex issues. Among the topics included in the book: How to talk to kids about death without the comforts of religion; how to talk to kids about your beliefs without indoctrinating them into your way of thinking; how to navigate touchy issues with extended family members and religious friends; what to do if your child gets threatened with hell; what to say (and what not to say) so that your child will feel both capable and free to make up his or her own mind about what to believe. Interspersed throughout the book are anecdotes from Russell's own experience, providing both inspiration and plenty of comic relief. And at the end is an invaluable Cheat Sheet to World Religions, along with a guide to popular religious holidays. Says True Parent Magazine: "'Relax: It's Just God' is valuable for so many reasons. The book offers helpful timelines for how to talk to kids about religion at every age and includes a handy appendix with the CliffsNotes version of each major religion of the world, along with ways to observe their holidays in a secular way. The book's full of useful tools that you and your kids can use when confronted by religious peers and well-meaning family members. Best of all, it handles a potentially heavy topic with a lighthearted sense of humor, giving the reader the sense that we really can relax about it".

Talk with Your Kids - Michael Parker

Talk with Your Kids

A guide for parents to help their children better understand the world around them by helping them think through the questions they face regarding honesty, friendship, sensitivity, fairness, dedication, individuality and 103 other character-building issues Many families and almost all schools spend a great deal of time developing children academically, but studies show tht scholastic achievement is not the only key to future success. Developing non-cognitive skills, which children often learn from their parents, is equally relevant. Talk with Your Kids prompts thoughtful and effective discussion between parents and children by posing 109 open-ended questions. Many of the questions reflect situations immediately relevant to kids, such as cyber-bullying, cheating in school or in sports, accepting differences, illegal music downloads, what defines lying, and making choices about drugs and sex. Other questions ask kids to consider larger dilemmas, such as medical ethics and medical testing, declaring war, crime and punishment, eating meat, and more. Parker also offers suggestions to parents on how to keep the conversations going and encourage kids to think more deeply about an issue. Throughout the book are questions based on the theories of famous ethicists and philosophers, including John Stuart Mill, Immanuel Kant, Thomas Hobbes, and Jean Jacques Rousseau. Best-selling parenting books such as How Children Succeed and Nurtureshock emphasize the importance of strong values in a child. The conversations in Talk with Your Kids help parents achieve this goal.

A Legacy that Lasts - Trudy Cathy White

A Legacy that Lasts

Faith . . . family . . . integrity . . . generosity . . . gratitude. These types of values were once the bedrock of most families and our culture. A quick look through today’s headlines, however, shows these values and many others are vanishing right before our eyes. In a time of unprecedented progress, we as a people are losing our values. How do we reclaim the values that allow our families—and future generations—to flourish? With intentionality and with a plan. Author Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, knows a thing or two about family values. Throughout her life, her parents modeled what it meant to be a servant-hearted, values-driven leader and ambassador for Christ in whatever role she was in. And, after spending decades as a missionary, camp director, mother to four, and grandmother to sixteen, Trudy has recognized that our attitudes, faith systems, and habits are tied to the values we are taught as children.  Every family has values, regardless of whether they’re intentional about identifying and communicating them. In  A Legacy that Lasts,  Trudy unpacks her guidebook for: • Getting clarity on your identity by answering life’s three big questions:  Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I belong? • Identifying your family values with a fun, easy-to-implement exercise for both adults and children. • Learning how to use “value experiences” and other strategies to transfer your family values to the next generation. As a parent, grandparent, teacher, or person of impact to the next generation, you have the power to help shape young people into the men and women God designed them to be. It’s never too late to get started, and this book will equip and inspire you for the exciting adventure of for identifying, preserving, and transferring your family values for the next generation!

Wife, Mother, Spy - An Extraordinary Life Filled with Ordinary Days - Ann E Butler

Wife, Mother, Spy - An Extraordinary Life Filled with Ordinary Days

Many mothers shuttle their kids to dance lessons and sports practice, coordinate playdates, read bedtime stories, and struggle to get dinner on the table after a long day at the office. Very few do all this while secretly meeting with spies, carrying a purse retrofitted to conceal a Glock, and tasked with protecting the security of the United States. For several decades, this was the life of Ann Butler - wife, mother of five, and operations operative for the CIA. From New York to Paris to Sarajevo, from Northern Africa to Central Europe, Wife, Mother, Spy provides a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rewarding, chaotic, exhausting, often challenging, but always exciting life of a CIA spy who also happens to be a wife and mother. Juggling parenthood, aliases, transatlantic moves every few years with five children and a dog, and going into labor during a clandestine meeting isn't for the faint of heart. But with determination, a sense of humor, and unflappable optimism, Butler takes readers along on an inspiring journey that knits together a life full of the dailiness, hopes, and fears all parents share with an exhilarating career few can imagine.

Summary of Erika Christakis's The Importance of Being Little - Everest Media

Summary of Erika Christakis's The Importance of Being Little

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 A five-year-old girl was fascinated by a nonfiction picture book about birds of prey, and spent a lot of time studying them in her classroom. She became an expert on bird shadows, and noticed a cartoon image on each page that didn’t make sense. She wondered where the bird was going to get salt. It’s not just children who can make those connections. I recently heard an interview with Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, a young actress who voices the character of Baby Hazel in the Pixar films Inside Out and Finding Dory. When I was writing this book, I asked Mandy-Rae if she would share some thoughts about the ways in which her work with her character, Baby Hazel, and her research into human emotions informed her work as an actor. She wrote the following in an email: I think that working with the Pixar team has taught me the most about how it’s possible to accurately translate or distill human emotions into animation, or to use real human emotions as a basis for animating fictional characters. -> Abby, a five-year-old girl, was fascinated by a nonfiction picture book about birds of prey. #2 The key to scaffolding is to be there for your child when they are working at their edge, and to activate your own knowledge and experience as well as their interesting insights. #3 Young children need to be educated, and they need to be educated by someone who understands them and their needs. This understanding takes place on two levels. #4 The preschool paradox is the puzzling misalignment between children’s inborn ability to learn in virtually any setting and the inadequate early learning environments and suboptimal learning we so often find.

Lo hago como madremente puedo - Andrea Ros

Lo hago como madremente puedo

El primer libro de la creadora de la comunidad Madremente rompe con los dogmas sobre la maternidad 3.ª edición «Maternar» es un acto revolucionario. Como muchas otras experiencias femeninas, la maternidad ha sido narrada por ellos, que han cortado el cordón umbilical de la sabiduría. Ahora es el momento de reconquistarlas, compartirlas y exigir lo que necesitamos para vivirlas con el placer para el cual se diseñaron. Este libro está escrito pensando en todas las mujeres, para que sin discriminación de clase puedan entender todo lo que transitamos a partir del instante en que decidimos ser madres y vean reflejado en sus páginas lo que más les preocupa, aquello que callan, aquello que les resulta difícil expresar. Compartir las experiencias nos hará más fuertes y más sabias.   Ha llegado el momento de soltar los dogmas, las guías y los consejos y hablar solo de evidencia científica, de emocionalidad, de necesidades y de madres.  SI HAY QUE HABLAR DE MATERNIDAD, QUE HABLEN LAS MADRES.

The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (Fifth Edition)  (The New Father) - Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash Rudick

The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (Fifth Edition) (The New Father)

The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for your baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, guiding you through the big day; and the other on what comes next, covering the first few months after the baby’s arrival. This new edition of The Expectant Father is updated from cover to cover with the latest information on fertility options, delivery options, navigating pregnancy in a post–COVID-19 world—and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experience of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids - Jancee Dunn

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids

"Get this for your pregnant friends, or yourself" ( People ): a hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, with life-changing, real-world advice. Recommended by Nicole Cliffe in Slate Featured in People PicksA Red Tricycle Best Baby and Toddler Parenting Book of the YearOne of Mother magazine's favorite parenting books of the Year How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids tackles the last taboo subject of parenthood: the startling, white-hot fury that new (and not-so-new) mothers often have for their mates. After Jancee Dunn had her baby, she found that she was doing virtually all the household chores, even though she and her husband worked equal hours. She asked herself: How did I become the 'expert' at changing a diaper? Many expectant parents spend weeks researching the best crib or safest car seat, but spend little if any time thinking about the titanic impact the baby will have on their marriage - and the way their marriage will affect their child. Enter Dunn, her well-meaning but blithely unhelpful husband, their daughter, and her boisterous extended family, who show us the ways in which outmoded family patterns and traditions thwart the overworked, overloaded parents of today. On the brink of marital Armageddon, Dunn plunges into the latest relationship research, solicits the counsel of the country's most renowned couples' and sex therapists, canvasses fellow parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an "explosive situation." Instead of having the same fights over and over, Dunn and her husband must figure out a way to resolve their larger issues and fix their family while there is still time. As they discover, adding a demanding new person to your relationship means you have to reevaluate -- and rebuild -- your marriage. In an exhilarating twist, they work together to save the day, happily returning to the kind of peaceful life they previously thought was the sole province of couples without children. Part memoir, part self-help book with actionable and achievable advice, How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids is an eye-opening look at how the man who got you into this position in this first place is the ally you didn't know you had.

Being There - Erica Komisar

Being There

A powerful look at the importance of a mother’s presence in the first years of life **Featured in The Wall Street Journal , and seen on Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, and CBS New York** In this important and empowering book, veteran psychoanalyst Erica Komisar explains why a mother's emotional and physical presence in her child's life--especially during the first three years--gives the child a greater chance of growing up emotionally healthy, happy, secure, and resilient.   In other words, when it comes to connecting with your baby or toddler, more is more. Compassionate and balanced, and focusing on the emotional health of children and moms alike, this book shows parents how to give their little ones the best chance for developing into healthy and loving adults. Based on more than two decades of clinical work, established psychoanalytic theory, and the most cutting-edge neurobiological research on caregiving, attachment, and brain development, Being There explains:    • How to establish emotional connection with a newborn or young child--regardless of whether you're able to work part-time or stay home    • How to ease transitions to minimize stress for your baby or toddler    • How to select and train quality childcare     • What's true and false about widely held beliefs like "I'm not good with babies" and “I’ll make up for it when he’s older”    • How to recognize and combat feelings of postpartum depression or boredom    • Why three months of maternity leave is not long enough--and how parents can take control of their choices to provide for their family's emotional needs in the first three years Being a new mom isn’t easy. But with support, emotional awareness, and coping skills, it can be the most magical—and essential—work we’ll ever do.

Dibs: In Search of Self - Virginia M. Axline

Dibs: In Search of Self

In 1947, Virginia Axline introduced professional psychotherapists to a new way of working with children called Nondirective Play Therapy. In 1964, she introduced the rest of the world to “Dibs”. Dibs is silent. Dibs is a mystery to his parents and teachers. Dibs cannot be reached no matter how hard they try. He hides under tables and lashes out at other children. Some think he’s incapable of learning and interacting in a regular classroom. Some think he’s emotionally disturbed. Everyone is desperate to fix him, except for “Miss A”.  “Miss A,” as Dibs calls her, believes that Dibs already knows the answers and can show her what he needs if she is patient enough, accepting enough, and observant enough. Dibs’ parents think she’s wasting her time trying to watch him play. He doesn’t play and he doesn’t talk. Dibs’ mother finally agrees to let Miss A try her methods, but she’s not holding her breath. “Miss A” then introduces Dibs and us to her special play room, where children can be just exactly who they truly are. The room is not magical, but the relationship between therapist and child is. In the safety and freedom of this special relationship, we begin to see what Axline meant when she first encouraged therapists to offer children the opportunity to “play out these feelings” and “realize the power within [themselves]”. “A ‘must read’ classic for play therapists!” —  Charles E. Schaefer , PhD, RPT-S, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Co-Founder and Director Emeritus, The Association for Play Therapy “ Dibs: In Search of Self  is a timeless account of Axline as play therapist, advocate, and partner in Dibs’ therapeutic journey. I marvel at Axline’s ability to encompass multiple roles while demonstrating integration in all of her interactions; whether in the playroom, conducting classroom observations or working with Dibs’ parents. This is essential reading for play therapists, child development and counseling practitioners.” —  Natalya Ann Lindo , PhD, LPC, CCPT-S, CPRT-S, Associate Professor & Counseling Program Coordinator, University of North Texas “There are many books on play therapy theory. There are many books on play therapy techniques. There is only one book that goes beyond theory and technique, getting to the heart of what play therapy is all about.  Dibs  captures the depth of connection and life-changing impact that play therapy can engender between a child and a therapist.” —  Nick Cornett , PhD, LPC, LMFT, RPT, Assistant Professor, John Brown University

Cribsheet - Emily Oster

Cribsheet

From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm , and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” — LA Times “The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good writer.” — NPR With Expecting Better , award-winning economist Emily Oster spotted a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the information they needed to make the best decision for their own pregnancies. By digging into the data, Oster found that much of the conventional pregnancy wisdom was wrong. In Cribsheet , she now tackles an even greater challenge: decision-making in the early years of parenting.  As any new parent knows, there is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days, parents get the message that they must make certain choices around feeding, sleep, and schedule or all will be lost. There's a rule—or three—for everything. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision?  Armed with the data, Oster finds that the conventional wisdom doesn't always hold up. She debunks myths around breastfeeding (not a panacea), sleep training (not so bad!), potty training (wait until they're ready or possibly bribe with M&Ms), language acquisition (early talkers aren't necessarily geniuses), and many other topics. She also shows parents how to think through freighted questions like if and how to go back to work, how to think about toddler discipline, and how to have a relationship and parent at the same time.  Economics is the science of decision-making, and Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide to the chaos and frequent misinformation of the early years. Emily Oster is a trained expert—and mom of two—who can empower us to make better, less fraught decisions—and stay sane in the years before preschool.

What to Expect for First-Time Moms: The Ultimate Beginners Guide While Expecting, Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth, and Newborn - A New Mom’s Survival Handbook - Heidi Oster

What to Expect for First-Time Moms: The Ultimate Beginners Guide While Expecting, Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth, and Newborn - A New Mom’s Survival Handbook

Pregnancy is an amazing time of life. As a new first-time mother, you may be anxious and confused about what to expect. This guidebook is going to provide you with the information you need to know for every step of your pregnancy.  Inside this guidebook, we are going to explore everything that you need to know, week-by-week, for your first pregnancy. Some of the topics that we will look at in this guidebook include: How to pick out an OB-GYN for your pregnancy. The right nutrition for your pregnancy. Things to do and things to avoid when you are pregnant. What to expect during each stage of your pregnancy, from week four to week forty. How to prepare for the hospital. The different stages of labor and how to prepare for them. How to prepare for a c-section and what happens during it.  What to expect during recovery after giving birth. Common tests the doctor and medical staff will perform on your baby. When you are experiencing your first pregnancy and you need help preparing and knowing what to expect, make sure to check out this guidebook to help you get ready! So what are you waiting for? Scroll up and buy the book now!

Nurture - Erica Chidi Cohen

Nurture

"What a gift to new and expecting moms. You have no idea the mountain and rollercoaster you're about to embark on, but Nurture somehow gives you a peek in and gives you essential information to help ground you." –Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion: Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. Author Erica Chidi Cohen has assisted countless births and helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula. Nurture covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby's first weeks. This empowering book includes: • Supportive self-care and mindfulness exercises, trimester-specific holistic remedies, nourishing foods and recipes for every month of pregnancy, and expert tips for every birth environment. • More than 40 charming and helpful illustrations, charts, and lists can be found throughout. • Dozens of important topics that every modern mom needs to know including fetal development, making choices for a hospital, home or birth center birth, the basics of breastfeeding, tips on what to expect postpartum, and more. Nurture is an all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guide book that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life. Nurture is a thoughtful and helpful gift for expecting mothers and their partners. Erica Chidi is co-founder and CEO of Loom in Los Angeles, CA. She began her work in San Francisco, volunteering as a doula within the prison system, working with pregnant inmates. She went on to build a successful doula and health education practice in Los Angeles and has been featured in Women's Health, Vogue, Goop, The Cut and Marie Claire.

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, 5th Edition - Marc Weissbluth, M.D.

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, 5th Edition

The perennial favorite for parents who want to get their kids to sleep with ease—now in its fifth edition, fully revised and updated, with a new step-by-step guide for a good night’s sleep. With more than 1.5 million copies in print, Dr. Marc Weissbluth’s step-by-step regimen for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child’s natural sleep cycles has long been the standard-setter in baby sleep books. Now with a new introduction and quick-start guide to getting your child to sleep, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child has been totally rewritten and reorganized to give tired parents the information they need quickly and succinctly. This new edition also includes the very latest research on the importance of • implementing bedtime routines • practicing parental presence at bedtime • recognizing drowsy signs • the role of the father as an active partner in helping the child sleep better • overcoming challenges families face to help their child sleep better • different cultural sleep habits from around the world • individualized and nonjudgmental approaches to sleep training Sleep is vital to your child’s health, growth, and development. The fifth edition of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child gives parents proven strategies to ensure healthy, high-quality sleep for children at every age.

Husbands and Fathers - Derek Prince

Husbands and Fathers

Shows in simple terms what it takes to be a successful husband and father and to bless those closest to you--your wife and children.

The Highly Sensitive Parent - Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.

The Highly Sensitive Parent

First, she taught you the value of your highly sensitive nature in her bestselling classic  The Highly Sensitive Person . Now, Dr. Elaine Aron is back to teach you how to utilize your sensitivity to tackle a new challenge: Parenthood.   Parenting is the most valuable and rewarding job in the world, and also one of the most challenging. This is especially true for highly sensitive people. Highly sensitive parents are unusually attuned to their children. They think deeply about every issue affecting their kids and have strong emotions, both positive and negative, in response. For highly sensitive people, parenting offers unique stresses—but the good news is that sensitivity can also be a parent’s most valuable asset, leading to increased personal joy and a closer, happier relationship with their child.    Dr. Elaine Aron, world-renowned author of the classic  The Highly Sensitive Person  and other bestselling books on the trait of high sensitivity, has written an indispensable guide for these parents. Drawing on extensive research and her own experience, she helps highly sensitive parents identify and address the implications of their heightened sensitivity, offering:    • A self-examination test to help parents identify their level of sensitivity    • Tools to cope with overstimulation    • Advice on dealing with the negative feelings that can surround parenting    • Ways to manage the increased social stimulation and interaction that comes with having a child    • Techniques to deal with shyness around other parents    • Insight into the five big problems that face highly sensitive parents in relationships—and how to work through them   Highly sensitive people have the potential to be not just good parents, but great ones. Practical yet warm and positive, this groundbreaking guide will show parents how to build confidence, awareness, and essential coping skills so that they—and their child—can thrive on every stage of the parenting journey.     “This book is filled with validating, healing and empowering information about how to navigate one of the most important roles of our lives while being highly sensitive. It changed my life in the most healing and empowering ways.” —Alanis Morissette, artist, activist, teacher  

Mom Set Free - Jeannie Cunnion

Mom Set Free

Moms are under so. much. pressure. Pressure that weighs us down and threatens to wipe us out. Are you ready for relief? Mom Set Free will empower you to parent in the confidence of God's grace and to experience the freedom you were created for. We moms are told that we have to get it all right so our kids turn out right. We’re told that their entire futures are riding on our ability to perfectly orchestrate their lives. And we’re told that the strength of their faith hinges on ours . And we begin to believe that if we just try hard enough, we can actually “be enough.” These impossible standards leave us stuck in worry, anger, guilt, comparison, and shame. Jeannie Cunnion gets it. And in Mom Set Free she reveals how the Good News of the Gospel empowers us to live—and parent—in the freedom for which Christ has set us free. Jeannie invites us to journey alongside her as we learn to: -Lay down what God has not asked us to carry so we can thrive in what He has. -Embrace our significance in our children’s lives in light of God’s sovereignty. -Trust God with the children He has entrusted to us. -Receive God’s grace so we can reflect God’s heart to our kids. It’s time to breathe deeper, walk lighter, and reclaim the wonder and adventure of parenting.

The New Father: A Dad's Guide to The Toddler Years, 12-36 Months (Third Edition)  (The New Father) - Armin A. Brott

The New Father: A Dad's Guide to The Toddler Years, 12-36 Months (Third Edition) (The New Father)

The essential guide for fathers of one- and two-year-olds, completely revised and updated Learn how to make a positive impact in these milestone years of your child's development, when he or she goes from crawling to walking, and from knowing just a few words to speaking in complete sentences. Armin Brott guides you through this crucial phase of fatherhood three months at a time, in the third volume of the New Father series trusted by millions of dads nationwide. Each chapter covers: Your child’s physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional/social development What you’re experiencing as a father Age-appropriate activities you and your child can enjoy together Family matters, including your relationship with your partner, sibling relationships, and more This new edition of The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the Toddler Years has been thoroughly updated to cover the issues dads face today, from balancing work and family to managing kids’ screen time. Dads will rely on this friendly yet authoritative book—and moms will find it helpful, too.

El bebé más feliz - Harvey Karp

El bebé más feliz

¿Tu bebé llora desconsoladamente y no sois precisamente los padres más expertos? Este libro de Harvey Karp os será de gran ayuda: un método muy eficaz y sencillo que conseguirá calmar a tu inquieto hijo en cuestión de minutos. Lo avalan sus veinticinco años de experiencia como pediatra y sus investigaciones sobre las técnicas de cuidados infantiles utilizadas en todo el mundo a lo largo de la historia. Pero, ¿por qué llora tanto el bebé? Durante el primer trimestre después de nacer, los bebés suelen echar de menos las sensaciones maternales que sentían en el vientre de su madre y su sistema nervioso sufre las sobrecargas de los estímulos que el nuevo entorno conlleva. Así, el recién nacido se desahoga llorando. Estos métodos son para padres, abuelos y cuidadores al cargo de los bebés durante estos meses. Con este libro aprenderán cómo aplicar cinco pasos rápidos y fáciles para tranquilizar y aliviar su llanto. "Lo que una madre necesita son métodos sencillos  y realmente eficaces..., y los de Harvey lo son". Michelle Pfeiffer "¡Una lectura obligada! El doctor Karp nos ayudar a comprender mejor cómo cuidar de los hijos combinando la sabiduría tradicional y la moderna. Nuestro bebé respondió de inmediato a su método".  Keely y Pierce Brosnan "Los padres agradecerán las lúcidas y divertidas explicaciones sobre las causas del llanto de los bebés y la forma de tranquilizarlos".  Dr. Martin Stein, Universidad de California

Potty Training In 3 Days: The Incredible Potty Training Guide To De-Stress Results In Just 3 Days - Lisa Karr

Potty Training In 3 Days: The Incredible Potty Training Guide To De-Stress Results In Just 3 Days

Are you looking to potty train your toddler?  Potty training is  thought of as a complicated process.  However, it can be done in a matter of three days.  This intensive method requires patience and dedication, but can be rewarding to both parent and child.  Potty Training In 3 Days:  The Incredible Potty Training Guide To De-Stress Results In Just 3 Days is the go-to guide for any parent wanting to transition their child from diaper use to semi-independence with their own portable potty.   Subjects discussed in this manual include the following: - Is my child ready? – Is your child ready for potty training?  These signs will help you to determine whether the time is right for you. - How it Works? - Is it really possible to toilet train in three days?  Yes it is!  We will show you how. - Step by Step Guide for each day - A How to of how to get started and what to expect during your toilet training time. - What to Do After The Training is  Over? - You have finished the three days of potty training, what next? - “What If...” - Frequently Asked Questions from Parents and how to solve typical problems and issues.

Hoy no es siempre - Sabrina Critzmann

Hoy no es siempre

"La crianza respetuosa no es un mandato, no es un 'bebé pegoteado 24 horas', no es realzar el sacrificio y la abnegación, sino escuchar nuestras propias necesidades, validar nuestro deseo y reconocer en nuestro hijo otra persona a respetar", explica la médica pediatra, puericultora en formación y comunicadora Sabrina Critzmann en el primer capítulo de este libro, una guía imprescindible (y fascinante) para acompañar la llegada de nuestros hijos al mundo y el devenir de sus primeros años. ¿Por qué es importante la lactancia? ¿Cuáles son los controles verdaderamente necesarios en un recién nacido? ¿Los pies descalzos enferman? ¿Cómo acompañar los llantos y "berrinches" de nuestros hijos? ¿Papillas o BLW? ¿Es normal que se despierte tanto de noche? ¿Cuándo acudir a una guardia médica? ¿Qué es el "movimiento libre"? Estas y decenas de cuestiones más se desarrollan en Hoy no es siempre. Guía pediátrica para una crianza respetuosa , basado en una profunda investigación, con información documentada, recursos visuales y un lenguaje sumamente claro, además de textos personales de gran valor literario. Desde sus redes sociales –un verdadero boom– y ahora con este libro, Sabrina Critzmann busca dar información a las familias, para que luego puedan decidir libremente la mejor opción para ellas. Y encabeza una nueva generación de pediatras, actualizadas en cuestiones de crianza y alimentación, y por sobre todo, más empáticas con las necesidades reales de los niños y sus familias.

Stop Arguing with Your Kids - Michael P. Nichols

Stop Arguing with Your Kids

For parents fed up with constant challenges to their authority-but who dread becoming tyrants in their own homes-this book provides a powerful new alternative to "because I said so." Trusted family therapist and author Michael P. Nichols takes on the number-one problem of parents today with the insight and humor that has made his earlier The Lost Art of Listening an enduring bestseller. Presented is a simple, easy-to-follow, yet remarkably effective way to put an end to arguments by refusing to argue back. Instead, the techniques of responsive listening help parents open up better communication in the family; create an atmosphere of respect and cooperation; and take children's feelings into account-without giving in to their demands. Loads of realistic examples help parents defuse whining and defiance and manage common conflicts with preschoolers to teens.

The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander - Barbara Coloroso

The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander

It's the deadliest combination going: bullies who terrorize, bullied kids who are afraid to tell, bystanders who watch, and adults who see the incidents as a normal part of childhood. All it takes to understand that this is a recipe for tragedy is a glance at headlines across the country. In this updated edition of The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander , which includes a new section on cyberbullying, one of the world's most trusted parenting educators gives parents, caregivers, educators—and most of all, kids—the tools to break the cycle of violence. Drawing on her decades of work with troubled youth, and her wide experience in the areas of conflict resolution and reconciliatory justice, Barbara Coloroso explains: The three kinds of bullying, and the differences between boy and girl bulliesFour abilities that protect your child from succumbing to bullyingSeven steps to take if your child is a bullyHow to help the bullied child heal and how to effectively discipline the bullyHow to evaluate a school's antibullying policyAnd much more This compassionate and practical guide has become the groundbreaking reference on the subject of bullying.

Happy Single Mother - Sarah Thompson

Happy Single Mother

Being a single mother wasn't always part of the plan. The fear of it kept me and my family in a situation that wasn’t good for any of us. I never thought it could be the life change we all needed. Yes, it can be exhausting, lonely, and financially tough. But it can also be empowering and joyful, in ways you might never have imagined. At first, I felt like a big failure. And how was I supposed to feed and clothe my children, keep a roof over our heads, and work wearing something other than pyjamas, while also remembering to at least once a week drink a glass of water? But as I began to let go of other people’s expectations, I started to enjoy the freedom of being a single parent: I was liberated, empowered and able to be the authentic mother I wanted to be. In this book, I share my own experience of single motherhood, alongside insights from fellow solo parents, child psychologists and other experts, providing reassurance and tips to help you: Raise resilient, emotionally intelligent children Manage your money Navigate the world of dating Forge meaningful friendships Discover the untold joys of the single-mother life From one single mother to another, this book celebrates solo parenting and tackles the issues that we face daily, offering a fresh perspective and practical advice for anyone who has ever felt the weight of disappointment and guilt at their single parent status, declared themselves a failure or worried about their children's 'outcomes.’ I hope reading about my experiences will help you feel excited and proud to be a single mother. ‘Full of  real advice, hopeful  and  uplifting , Sarah Thompson is  the friend every single mother needs in her life .’ Emma Bunton ‘Refreshing… I related so much…  it felt like I was being seen …  empowering . I found myself  laughing out loud  quite often while reading it.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ As a single mother it’s so wonderful to feel validated and know you’re not alone . There is hope in this journey. Enjoyable and helpful read!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A  really good  read… interesting, informative, entertaining… a well-researched and  intriguing  book that was exactly what I needed.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I really enjoyed this…  I'm a single mum and it's great to know there are others out there feeling the same way … reminded me to appreciate the good that has come from being a single mother.  I highly recommend this .’ Goodreads reviewer

Raising Good Humans - Hunter Clarke-Fields

Raising Good Humans

“A wise and fresh approach to mindful parenting.” —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans , you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids. Whether you’re running late for school, trying to get your child to eat their vegetables, or dealing with an epic meltdown in the checkout line at a grocery store—being a parent is hard work! And, as parents, many of us react in times of stress without thinking—often by yelling. But what if, instead of always reacting on autopilot, you could respond thoughtfully in those moments, keep your cool, and get from A to B on time and in one piece? With this book, you’ll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You’ll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you’ll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to your children in more skillful ways. When children experience a parent reacting with kindness and patience, they learn to act with kindness as well—thereby altering generational patterns for a kinder, more compassionate future. With this essential guide, you’ll see how changing your own “autopilot reactions” can create a lasting positive impact, not just for your kids, but for generations to come. An essential, must-read for all parents—now more than ever. “To raise the children we hope to raise, we have to learn to become the person we hoped to be…. This wonderful book will help you handle the ride.”  —KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent   “Hunter Clarke-Fields shares her wisdom and personal experience to help parents create peaceful families.” —Joanna Faber and Julie King, coauthors of How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen  

The First Forty Days - Heng Ou, Amely Greeven & Marisa Belger

The First Forty Days

After labor, it’s time for rest: A gentle guide to zuo yuezi , the ancient Chinese practice of postpartum self-care, including sixty simple recipes. The first forty days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on Heng Ou’s own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi , a set period of “confinement” in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth. As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely “bounce back” after deliver­ing their babies, and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, the first forty days provide a lifeline—a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. This book includes sixty simple recipes for healing soups, replenishing meals and snacks, and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother. In addition to recipes, this warm and encouraging guide offers advice on arranging a system of help during the post­partum period, navigating relationship challenges, and honoring the significance of pregnancy and birth. Fully illustrated, it is a practical guide and inspirational read for all new mothers and mothers-to-be—the perfect ally during the first weeks with a new baby. “Bringing our attention back to the importance of the postpartum period for new mothers helps to create space for this essential period of integration and recovery . . . an invaluable companion during the first 40 days and beyond.” —Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, filmmakers, The Business of Being Born

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