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Cribsheet - Emily Oster Cover Art

Cribsheet

Cribsheet A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster

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.

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

The Whole-Brain Child

The Whole-Brain Child 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, MD & Tina Payne Bryson

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 2 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

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

Moms on Call Basic Baby Care: 0-6 Months

Moms on Call Basic Baby Care: 0-6 Months Moms on Call Parenting Book 1 of 3 by Laura Hunter, LPN

Over a million happy parents trust Moms on Call worldwide! Celebrating 20 years of guiding parents with trusted advice, this updated book helps you navigate the first six months with your baby. The go-to guide for sleep and feeding basics, simple routines and practical advice, our Basic Baby Care for 0-6 Months is recognized as one of Babylist’s Best Baby Sleep Resources. Inside you'll find: • Hour-by-hour routines that bring structure and peace • Tips for breast, bottle, and combo feeding • Symptom guides and when to call the doctor • Tips for swaddling • Built-in flexibility that works in real-life • A step-by-step approach to full nights of sleep • Enhanced guidance for short naps, early morning wake-ups, schedule flexibility, and our take on wake windows Confident parenting starts here—simple, doable, and grounded in real-life experience. Spanish version now available on Kindle and Apple Books. Why It Works • Over the past 20 years, the trusted Moms on Call method has provided over 8 million hours of sleep for babies and parents all over the world • Basic baby care book written by pediatric nurses, who are also moms, with decades of experience • NEW in the 20th anniversary edition: schedule flexibility, our approach to wake windows, short naps, feeding tips and refreshed guidance for twins and soothing rounds • NEW product recommendations based on two decades of supporting families • Learn proven strategies to care for your baby and help them sleep through the night (so you can too!) using the trusted Moms on Call Sleep System • Covers all the essentials to help you navigate the first six months with confidence • Feeding tips for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and combo feeding • Identify signs that may require immediate medical attention • Create an ideal sleep environment • Navigate nap times and implement practical routines • Establish a healthy foundation that works with your baby's natural rhythms Key Features • Step-by-step advice to create a routine that will help your baby thrive in the first six months • Typical day schedules for 2-4 weeks, 4-8 weeks, 8-16 weeks and 4-6 months • Expert guidance on baby care, common illnesses, feeding, sleeping, routine, safety and everything newborn • Easy to understand format, perfect for busy, sleepy and tired parents Spanish edition now available: Mamás de Guardia Cuidado básico infantil 0-6 meses (Moms on Call Spanish Edition)

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

No-Drama Discipline

No-Drama Discipline The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, MD & Tina Payne Bryson

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

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Your Six-Year-Old - Louise Bates Ames & Frances L. Ilg Cover Art

Your Six-Year-Old

Your Six-Year-Old Loving and Defiant by Louise Bates Ames & Frances L. Ilg

The six-year-old is a complex child, entirely  different from the five-year-old. Though many of the  changes are for the good -- Six is growing more  mature, more independent, more daring and  adventurous -- this is not necessarily an easy time for the  little girl or boy. Relationships with mothers are  troubled -- most of the time Six adores mother,  but whenever things go wrong, it's her fault. It  used to be, at Five, that she was the center of the  child's universe; now, the child is the center of  his own universe. Parents need the expert  advice of Drs. Ames and Ilg during this difficult  year, to explain parent-child relations,  friendships with peers, what six-year-olds excel at, how  they see the world, what it feels like to be  entering the first grade. Children need patience and  understanding to help make this transition easier.

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Discipline Children: How to Discipline Children Positively and Help Them Develop Self-Control, Resilience and More - Joseph R. Parker Cover Art

Discipline Children: How to Discipline Children Positively and Help Them Develop Self-Control, Resilience and More

Discipline Children: How to Discipline Children Positively and Help Them Develop Self-Control, Resilience and More by Joseph R. Parker

Have you wondered if you're making the right decisions when it comes to raising your child? Over the last years, there has been a lot of confusion about the role of boys and girls in our society. It's easy to see why parents are left with lots of unanswered questions when they're raising their children. Using positive discipline methods can significantly help them become responsible and balanced adults later in life.   Here's some of what you can expect to learn inside the pages of this book: Learn how to avoid common discipline mistakes that parents make that can end up harming their child's development in the long-term.Setting healthy boundaries that your kids will always respect.Learn the best methods to handle conflicts and arguments.Effective communication with yout child or teenager.Teaching self-control, handling aggressive behaviors, and more! Would you like to enjoy going through every stage of your child's development without worrying if you're doing the right thing or not? The earlier you manage to give proper guidance, the easier it is for them to grow into healthier adults. However, there is no such thing as being too late, and even the most damaging of behaviors and habits can be helped.   Do not leave anything to chance. Start by guiding them towards the best possible path towards a healthy and responsible adulthood today!

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52 Small Changes for the Family - Brett Blumenthal & Danielle Tan Cover Art

52 Small Changes for the Family

52 Small Changes for the Family Build Confidence * Deepen Connections * Get Healthy * Increase Intelligence by Brett Blumenthal & Danielle Tan

Small changes can make a big impact on creating a healthy, happy family. In 52 Small Changes for the Family, bestselling author Brett Blumenthal teams up with family health practitioner Danielle Shea Tan to reveal how to build a foundation of health and happiness in the family. The idea is simple: Make one small change a week for 52 weeks and at the end of the year, you and your children will enjoy a happier, healthier lifestyle. 52 Small Changes for the Family will teach you and your family how to: • Minimize clutter while organizing your space • Foster a positive relationship with food • Prioritize time in nature and take care of the environment • Have meaningful conversations • Use technology socially and safely • Teach and practice financial responsibility • Volunteer and give back to the community • Promote curiosity and encourage a love of learning • Build resilience, confidence, and cultivate emotional intelligence Path to Change : Each change comes with an explanation as to why the change is important, as well as a “Path to Change,” which provides tips and recommenda¬tions to help you successfully implement the change. Backed by research from leading experts and full of helpful charts and worksheets, 52 Small Changes for the Family provides a road map to a better life for the whole family. Readers who love self-improvement books , such as Gretchen Rubin’s Happier at Home and The Happiness Project will love this book for its practical and actionable advice.

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

Moms on Call Toddler Book: 15 Months - 4 Years

Moms on Call Toddler Book: 15 Months - 4 Years Moms on Call Parenting Book 3 of 3 by Laura Hunter, LPN

Over a million happy parents trust Moms on Call worldwide! Celebrating 20 years of guiding parents with trusted advice, this updated book builds on two decades of experience to support you during the toddler years. This stage doesn’t have to feel chaotic! Moms on Call offers a simple, consistent approach to toddlerhood—designed to help parents lead with love, confidence, and calm authority. Inside you'll find: • Simple techniques that actually help your toddler to listen • Our method for getting your toddler to sleep all night, in their own room • How to set the foundations for a great routine, including combined routines for toddlers and babies • An introduction to practical and effective potty training • Cheat sheets to give you quick, simple, and actionable ways forward during those challenging moments of toddlerhood • How to communicate effectively in ways that make both you and your toddler feel successful This is about strong foundations—built through a healthy framework, consistency, and connection. Spanish version now available on Kindle and Apple Books. Why It Works • Over the past 20 years, the trusted Moms on Call method has provided over 8 million hours of sleep for babies and parents all over the world • Toddler care book written by pediatric nurses, who are also moms, with decades of experience • Learn proven strategies to get your toddler to sleep through the night (in their own room!) using the trusted Moms on Call Sleep System Key Features • Step-by-step advice to lead with love, confidence, and calm authority • Typical day schedules for 12-15 months (two naps per day), 15 months-4 years (one nap per day), and combined toddler + baby schedules • Teach your toddler to sleep all night in their own room • ​Learn why toddlers misbehave and why you think what you’re doing now isn’t “working” • ​Understand what to say to your toddler to motivate positive Spanish edition now available: Mamás de Guardia: Los niños pequeños: 15 meses-4 años (Moms on Call Spanish Edition)

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Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - Stephanie M. Kriesberg Cover Art

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Quiet the Critical Voice in Your Head, Heal Self-Doubt, and Live the Life You Deserve by Stephanie M. Kriesberg

A healing guide for adult daughters raised by a narcissistic mother. Growing up with a narcissistic mother can leave deep emotional scars. Many adult daughters of narcissistic parents remember feeling invisible, constantly criticized, manipulated, or made to doubt their own reality. If your childhood revolved around your mother’s needs while your own emotions were dismissed or invalidated, you may still struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, and a harsh inner critic. In Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers , a psychologist and expert in narcissism offers practical, evidence-based tools to help you recover from the lasting effects of narcissistic abuse and toxic family dynamics. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this guide helps you understand how growing up with a narcissistic parent shapes your self-image, relationships, and emotional patterns, and how to reclaim your sense of self. In this book, you’ll learn how to: • Recognize the impact of growing up with a narcissistic or emotionally abusive mother • Quiet the critical inner voice created by childhood manipulation and shame • Reduce anxiety, insecurity, and self-doubt rooted in toxic family dynamics • Set healthier boundaries with controlling or self-absorbed parents • Build trusting relationships without repeating painful patterns • Stop blaming yourself for your parent’s behavior and reclaim your confidence Through compassionate guidance and practical exercises, this book offers a clear roadmap for healing from the emotional wounds of childhood and building a stronger, more authentic life. If you were raised by a narcissistic or toxic mother, you may have spent years feeling dismissed, rejected, or responsible for someone else’s emotions. This guide will help you break free from those patterns, trust your own voice again, and begin creating relationships—and a life—that reflect your true worth. You cannot change the past, but you can heal from a narcissistic parent and move forward with strength, clarity, and self-trust.

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Bringing Up Bébé - Pamela Druckerman Cover Art

Bringing Up Bébé

Bringing Up Bébé One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman

The runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children.   *This edition also includes Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting “On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé .” — The Wall Street Journal “I’ve been a parent now for more than eight years, and—confession—I’ve never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found Bringing Up Bébé to be irresistible. ” — Slate When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she didn't aspire to become a “French parent.” But she noticed that French children slept through the night by two or three months old. They ate braised leeks. They played by themselves while their parents sipped coffee. And yet French kids were still boisterous, curious, and creative. Why? How? With a notebook stashed in her diaper bag, Druckerman set out to investigate—and wound up sparking a national debate on parenting. Researched over three years and written in her warm, funny voice, Bringing Up Bébé is deeply wise, charmingly told, and destined to become a classic resource for American parents.

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Mamás de Guardia Cuidado básico infantil 0-6 meses (Moms on Call Spanish Edition) - Laura Hunter, LPN Cover Art

Mamás de Guardia Cuidado básico infantil 0-6 meses (Moms on Call Spanish Edition)

Mamás de Guardia Cuidado básico infantil 0-6 meses (Moms on Call Spanish Edition) Libro sobre la crianza N.° 1 de 3 by Laura Hunter, LPN

¡Más de un millón de madres y padres felices confían en Mamás de Guardia en todo el mundo! Para celebrar 20 años acompañando a las familias con consejos de confianza, este libro actualizado te ayuda a atravesar los primeros seis meses con tu bebé. Como guía de referencia para las bases del sueño y la alimentación, rutinas sencillas y consejos prácticos, nuestro libro Cuidado básico infantil (0–6 meses) es reconocido como uno de los Mejores Recursos de Sueño para Bebés de Babylist. En su interior encontrarás: Rutinas hora por hora que aportan estructura y tranquilidad. Consejos para la lactancia materna, la alimentación con biberón y la alimentación combinada. Guías de síntomas y cuándo llamar al médico. Consejos para envolver al bebé. Flexibilidad integrada que funciona en la vida real. Un enfoque paso a paso para dormir toda la noche. Orientación ampliada para siestas cortas, despertares tempranos, flexibilidad en los horarios y nuestra opinión sobre las ventanas de vigilia. La crianza con confianza comienza aquí: simple, posible y basada en la experiencia de la vida real.

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Rules of Estrangement - Joshua Coleman, PhD Cover Art

Rules of Estrangement

Rules of Estrangement Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict by Joshua Coleman, PhD

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.

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No hay niños difíciles - Milena González @unamamapsicologa_ Cover Art

No hay niños difíciles

No hay niños difíciles Cómo abordar las rabietas de tus hijos según su temperamento by Milena González @unamamapsicologa_

La reconocida psicóloga y psicoterapeuta Milena González (@unamamapsicologa_) nos ofrece una guía práctica para gestionar rabietas y conflictos según el temperamento único de cada niño. Las rabietas parecen un campo de batalla que todo padre y madre teme afrontar, pero en realidad son normales, esperadas y hasta necesarias para el desarrollo de los niños. Milena González, reconocida psicóloga y psicoterapeuta con más de quince años de experiencia y mamá de tres hijos, nos ofrece explicaciones tranquilizadoras y herramientas para transformar los conflictos diarios en momentos de aprendizaje. Con un enfoque práctico y basado en la evidencia, Milena nos guía a través de los nueve rasgos que condicionan el temperamento único de cada niño y presenta un marco para brindar respuestas constructivas y adecuadas a su manera de reaccionar ante el mundo . La clave es entender ese temperamento no como una etiqueta limitante, sino como una habilidad que nos ayudará a ver a nuestro hijo más allá de conductas que lo encasillan como «malo» o «difícil». Esto resultará fundamental no solo para abordar las rabietas, sino también para entendernos mejor, plantear expectativas de crianza realistas y superar los obstáculos del día a día de manera más consciente y respetuosa.

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Hunt, Gather, Parent - Michaeleen Doucleff Cover Art

Hunt, Gather, Parent

Hunt, Gather, Parent What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE 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.

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The Happy Sleeper - Heather Turgeon MFT & Julie Wright MFT Cover Art

The Happy Sleeper

The Happy Sleeper The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep-Newborn to School Age by Heather Turgeon MFT & Julie Wright MFT

UPDATED IN 2024 Many parents feel pressured to "train" babies and young children to sleep. But kids don't need to be trained to sleep--they're built to sleep. Sleep issues arise when parents (with the best of intentions) over-help or "helicopter parent" at night, overshadowing their baby's innate biological ability to sleep well. In The Happy Sleeper, child sleep experts Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright show parents how to be sensitive and nurturing, but also clear and structured so that babies and little kids develop the self-soothing skills they need to: fall asleep independentlyestablish a full, 11-12 hour night of sleeptake regular, healthy napsgrow into natural, optimal sleep patterns for day and night.  The Happy Sleeper is a research-based guide to helping children do what comes naturally--sleep through the night.  The Happy Sleeper features a foreword by neuropsychiatrist and popular parenting expert Dr. Daniel Siegel, author of Parenting from the Inside Out and the New York Times bestseller Brainstorm .

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Dibs: In Search of Self - Virginia M. Axline Cover Art

Dibs: In Search of Self

Dibs: In Search of Self by Virginia M. Axline

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

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The Highly Sensitive Child - Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. Cover Art

The Highly Sensitive Child

The Highly Sensitive Child Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.

A groundbreaking parenting guidebook addressing the trait of “high sensitivity” in children, from the psychologist and bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person whose books have sold more than 1 million copies   With the publication of The Highly Sensitive Person , pioneering psychotherapist Dr. Elaine Aron became the first person to identify the inborn trait of “high sensitivity” and to show how it affects the lives of those who possess it. In The Highly Sensitive Child, Dr. Aron shifts her focus to the 15 to 20 percent of children who are born highly sensitive—deeply reflective, sensitive to the subtle, and easily overwhelmed. These qualities can make for smart, conscientious, creative children, but also may result in shyness, fussiness, or acting out. As Dr. Aron shows in The Highly Sensitive Child , if your child seems overly inhibited, particular, or you worry that they may have a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as ADHD or autism, they may simply be highly sensitive. And raised with proper understanding and care, highly sensitive children can grow up to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults.    Rooted in Dr. Aron’s years of experience working with highly sensitive children and their families, as well as in her original research on child temperament, The Highly Sensitive Child explores the challenges of raising an HSC; the four keys to successfully parenting an HSC; how to help HSCs thrive in a not-so-sensitive world; and how to make school and friendships enjoyable. With chapters addressing the needs of specific age groups, from newborns to teens, The Highly Sensitive Child is the ultimate resource for parents, teachers, and the sensitive children in their lives.

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All Joy and No Fun - Jennifer Senior Cover Art

All Joy and No Fun

All Joy and No Fun The Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior

Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: what are the effects of children on their parents? In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior tries to tackle this question, isolating and analyzing the many ways in which children reshape their parents' lives, whether it's their marriages, their jobs, their habits, their hobbies, their friendships, or their internal senses of self. She argues that changes in the last half century have radically altered the roles of today's mothers and fathers, making their mandates at once more complex and far less clear. Recruiting from a wide variety of sources—in history, sociology, economics, psychology, philosophy, and anthropology—she dissects both the timeless strains of parenting and the ones that are brand new, and then brings her research to life in the homes of ordinary parents around the country. The result is an unforgettable series of family portraits, starting with parents of young children and progressing to parents of teens. Through lively and accessible storytelling, Senior follows these mothers and fathers as they wrestle with some of parenthood's deepest vexations—and luxuriate in some of its finest rewards. Meticulously researched yet imbued with emotional intelligence, All Joy and No Fun makes us reconsider some of our culture's most basic beliefs about parenthood, all while illuminating the profound ways children deepen and add purpose to our lives. By focusing on parenthood, rather than parenting, the book is original and essential reading for mothers and fathers of today—and tomorrow. Flipping the script on the thousands of books about parenting, All Joy and No Fun is the first to rigorously explore the effects of children on parents. This essential guide reveals: The Parenthood Paradox: Draws on social science research to explain why parents report less moment-to-moment happiness but a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. A New Look at Family Dynamics: Through intimate family portraits, the book reveals how children radically reshape a couple’s marriage, friendships, and internal sense of self. Work-Life Balance Under Pressure: Investigates why the roles of today's mothers and fathers have become more complex—and far less clear—in the last half-century. From Toddlers to Teens: Follows families through the timeless strains and brand-new vexations of raising children, from the chaos of the early years to the unique challenges of adolescence.

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Some Assembly Required

Some Assembly Required A Journal of My Son's First Son by Anne Lamott & Sam Lamott

From the New York Times bestselling author of Bird by Bird, Hallelujah Anyway, and Almost Everything “If there is a doyenne of the parenting memoir, it would be Anne Lamott.”— Time In Some Assembly Required , Anne Lamott enters a new and unexpected chapter in her own life: grandmotherhood. Stunned to learn that her son, Sam, is about to become a father at nineteen, Lamott begins a journal about the first year of her grandson Jax’s life. In careful and often hilarious detail, Lamott and Sam—about whom she first wrote so movingly in Operating Instructions —struggle to balance their changing roles. By turns poignant and funny, honest and touching,  Some Assembly Required  is the true story of how the birth of a baby changes a family—as this book will change everyone who reads it.

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Wild Things

Wild Things The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James & David Thomas

A practical guide to understanding the way, the mind, and the heart of a boy. A boy's endless imagination, hunger for adventure, and passionate spirit are matched only by his deep desire to be affirmed, esteemed, and loved. Yet over the past few decades, our culture has adopted a model of parenting and educating children that doesn't affirm, celebrate, nurture, or embrace a boy's wildness but rather seeks to tame it. As a result, many moms and dads find themselves frustrated, confused, and wearied by their sons' behavior. The truth is, boys don't need to be tamed—they need to be understood, loved, challenged, and encouraged. Based on clinical research and filled with practical tips and suggestions, therapists Stephen James and David Thomas Stephen James and David Thomas give fresh insight and much-needed encouragement on the road to raising boys by talking about: • Parenting the different stages in a boy's life • Healthy discipline and correction • Sitting still and paying attention • Hot topics like screen time and dating Wild Things helps Christian parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches understand and explore the hearts, minds, and ways of boys and the vital role parents and caregivers play on the journey to authentic manhood.

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'Til Death Do We Parent

'Til Death Do We Parent Raising My Kid with His Dad by Jess Hilarious

Jess Hilarious, comedy’s whip-smart and unapologetic superstar, continues to push boundaries and offers a hilarious account of the challenges in creating a healthy coparenting relationship and the lessons she’s learned on life's journey. Before Jess Hilarious ever had dreams of telling jokes in front of sold-out arenas across the country, being featured on Wild-’n-Out , or becoming a cohost on The Breakfast Club , Jess dreamt of marrying her high school sweetheart and raising a family together in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. In hopes that having her partner’s child would solidify this outcome, Jess became pregnant at nineteen but begrudgingly learned that the vision she had for her life—as a wife and mother—would have to be reimagined. After multiple attempts at a relationship between her and her son’s father failed, Jess accepted that, while they would never get married, they were forever linked by the lifetime commitment of raising a child together. With her trademark wit and perspective, Jess shares her experiences with valuable and vulnerable insight for coparents who struggle with what it means to put their children first while protecting them from the ups and downs of adult relationships. ’ Til Death Do We Parent is an inspirational journey to coparenting with ease and humor.

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Child of Mine: Third edition

Child of Mine: Third edition Feeding With Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter

Widely considered the leading book involving nutrition and feeding infants and children, this revised edition offers practical advice that takes into account the most recent research into such topics as: emotional, cultural, and genetic aspects of eating; proper diet during pregnancy; breast-feeding versus; bottle-feeding; introducing solid food to an infant's diet; feeding the preschooler; and avoiding mealtime battles. An appendix looks at a wide range of disorders including allergies, asthma, and hyperactivity, and how to teach a child who is reluctant to eat. The author also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of giving young children vitamins.

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The Kickass Single Mom

The Kickass Single Mom Be Financially Independent, Discover Your Sexiest Self, and Raise Fabulous, Happy Children by Emma Johnson

When Emma Johnson's marriage ended she found herself broke, pregnant, and alone with a toddler. Searching for the advice she needed to navigate her new life as a single professional woman and parent, she discovered there was very little sage wisdom available. In response, Johnson launched the popular blog Wealthysinglemommy.com to speak to other women who, like herself, wanted to not just survive but thrive as single moms. Now, in this complete guide to single motherhood, Johnson guides women in confronting the naysayers in their lives (and in their own minds) to build a thriving career, achieve financial security, and to reignite their romantic life—all while being a kickass parent to their kids.  The Kickass Single Mom  shows readers how to:    • Build a new life that is entirely on their own terms.    • Find the time to devote to health, hobbies, friendships, faith, community and travel.    • Be a joyful, present and fun mom, and proud role model to your kids. Full of practical advice and inspiration from Emma's life, as well as other successful single moms, this is a must-have resource for any single mom.

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The Informed Parent

The Informed Parent A Science-Based Resource for Your Child's First Four Years by Tara Haelle & Emily Willingham, Ph.D.

The latest scientific research on home birth, breastfeeding, sleep training, vaccines, and other key topics—to help parents make their own best-informed decisions. In the era of questionable Internet "facts" and parental oversharing, it's more important than ever to find credible information on everything from prenatal vitamins to screen time. The good news is that parents and parents-to-be no longer need to rely on an opinionated mother-in-law about whether it’s OK to eat sushi in your third trimester, an old college roommate for sleep-training “rules,” or an online parenting group about how long you should breastfeed (there’s a vehement group for every opinion). Credible scientific studies are out there – and they’re “bottom-lined” in this book. The ultimate resource for today’s science-minded generation, The Informed Parent was written for readers who prefer facts to “friendly advice,” and who prefer to make up their own minds, based on the latest findings as well as their own personal preferences. Science writers and parents themselves, authors Tara Haelle and Emily Willingham have sifted through thousands of research studies on dozens of essential topics, and distill them in this essential and engaging book. Topics include: Home birth * Labor induction * Vaginal birth vs. Cesarean birth * Circumcision * Postpartum depression * Breastfeeding * Vaccines * Sleep training * Pacifiers * SIDS * Bed-sharing * Potty training * Childhood obesity * Food sensitivities and allergies * BPA and plastics * GMOs vs. organic foods * The hygiene hypothesis * Spanking * Daycare vs. other childcare options Full reference information for all citations in the book is available online at http://theinformedparentbook.com/book-references/

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No More Mean Girls

No More Mean Girls The Secret to Raising Strong, Confident, and Compassionate Girls by Katie Hurley

In this Queen Bees and Wannabes for the elementary and middle school set, child and adolescent psychotherapist Katie Hurley shows parents of young girls how to nip mean girl behavior in the bud. Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls spent hours at play and enjoyed friendships without much drama. But in this fast-paced world in which young girls are exposed to negative behaviors on TV and social media from the moment they enter school, they are also becoming caught up in social hierarchies much earlier. No More Mean Girls is a guide for parents to help their young daughters navigate tricky territories such as friendship building, creating an authentic self, standing up for themselves and others, and expressing themselves in a healthy way.      The need to be liked by others certainly isn't new, but this generation of girls is growing up in an age when the "like" button shows the world just how well-liked they are. When girls acknowledge that they possess positive traits that make them interesting, strong, and likeable, however, the focus shifts and their self-confidence soars; "likes" lose their importance. This book offers actionable steps to help parents empower young girls to be kind, confident leaders who work together and build each other up.

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You're On Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me)

You're On Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me) Mentoring Your Child During the College Years by Marjorie Savage

Realistic and practical advice for parents of college-age kids. Parents whose kids are away at college have a tough tightrope to walk: they naturally want to stay connected to their children, yet they also need to let go. What's more, kids often send mixed messages: they crave space, but they rely on their parents' advice and assistance. Not surprisingly, it's hard to know when it's appropriate to get involved in your child's life and when it's better to back off. You're On Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me) helps parents identify the boundaries between necessary involvement and respect for their child's independence.

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BoyMom

BoyMom Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth Whippman

Combining painfully honest memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, BoyMom is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment. “Rapist, school-shooter, incel, man-child, interrupter, mansplainer, boob-starer, birthday forgetter, frat boy, dude-bro, homophobe, self-important stoner, emotional-labor abstainer, non-wiper of kitchen counters. Trying to raise good sons suddenly felt like a hopeless task.”    As the culture wars rage, and masculinity has been politicized from all sides, feminist writer and mother of three boys Ruth Whippman finds herself conflicted and scared. While the right pushes a dangerous vision of fantasy manhood, her feminist peers often dismiss boys as little more than entitled predators-in-waiting.  Meanwhile her home life feels like a daily confrontation with the triumph of nature over nurture.     With young men in the grip of a loneliness epidemic and dying by suicide at a rate of nearly four times their female peers, Whippman asks: How do we raise our sons to have a healthy sense of self without turning them into privileged assholes? How can we find a feminism that holds boys to a higher standard but still treats them with empathy? And what do we do when our boys won’t cooperate with our plans?   Whippman digs into the impossibly contradictory pressures boys now face; and the harmful blind spots of male socialization that are leaving boys isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift. Feminist gonzo-style, she spends months interviewing incels, reports on a conference for boys accused of sexual assault; crashes at a residential therapy center for young men in Utah, talks to a wide range of psychologists and other experts, and gets boys of all backgrounds to open up about sex, consent, porn, body image, mental health, cancel culture, screens, friendship and loneliness. Along the way, she finds her simple certainties about male privilege seriously challenged.    With wit, honesty, and a refusal to settle for easy answers, BoyMom charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and fulfilling story about their own lives.

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Your Child's Health

Your Child's Health The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Problems, and Healthy Development by Barton D. Schmitt

Emergencies: --when to call your child's physician immediately -what to do in case of burns, bites, stings, poisoning, choking, and injuries Common Illnesses: -when it's safe to treat your child at home -step-by-step instructions on dealing with fever, infections, allergies, rashes, earaches, croup and other common ailments Behavior Problems: -proven strategies for colic, sleep disturbances, toilet training problems, thumbsucking, and the video game craze -no-nonsense discipline techniques for biting, temper tantrums, sibling fighting, and school refusal Health Promotion: From Birth Through Adolescence: -essential advice on newborn baby care, nutrition, cholesterol testing, immunizations, and sex education -ways of preventing spoiled children, picky eaters, overeating, tooth decay, accidents, and homework problems

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The Kazdin Method For Parenting The Defiant Child

The Kazdin Method For Parenting The Defiant Child With No Pills, No Therapy, No Contest of Wills by Alan E. Kazdin

From Alan E. Kazdin, a Yale University psychology and child psychiatry professor, The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child is a lifesaving, evidence-based parenting handbook for parents of children who are occasionally, or too often, "out of control." Most child-behavior books are filled with advice that sounds reasonable, fits with what parents already believe about child-rearing, and is — as Dr. Kazdin proves — guaranteed to fail. The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child makes available to parents for the first time Dr. Kazdin’s proven program for child behavior management — one backed up by some of the most long-term and respected research devoted to any therapy for children. Kazdin shatters decades’ worth of accumulated myths about managing tantrums, time-outs, punishments fitting the crime, and much more. With the practicality of Ferber and the warmth of Brazelton, Kazdin leads parents through every step of the Kazdin Method in action, including the core principles of positive reinforcement — how to use tone of voice, when and how to touch, how to lead your child in a "practice" session, how to adjust your approach for different-age children, how to involve siblings, and more. The program is temporary, but the results are permanent — for very young children, adolescents, and even beyond. Includes a bound-in twenty-minute DVD featuring Dr. Kazdin and his staff illustrating key concepts of the Kazdin Method. This landmark guide to positive parenting replaces guesswork with a concrete, step-by-step plan to: Behavior Modification That Works: Learn why common tactics like time-outs and punishment often fail and what evidence-based techniques create lasting change without contests of will. The Positive Opposite: Shift your focus from stopping bad behavior to building the good behavior you want to see instead. Dr. Kazdin shows you how to define, practice, and reinforce the actions that lead to a more peaceful home. Step-by-Step Practice: Master the details that make all the difference, from the right tone of voice to how to lead your child in a "pretend" practice session that sets them up for real-world success. Toddler to Teen Solutions: Adapt the core program for toddlers, school-aged children, and even adolescents. The principles are universal, but the application is tailored to your child’s developmental stage.

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Boys Will Be Men: 8 Lessons for the Lost American Male

Boys Will Be Men: 8 Lessons for the Lost American Male by Vince Benevento, LPC

Something's gone wrong in the journey from boyhood to manhood. Too many young men today feel lost—unmotivated, anxious, disconnected—and too many parents feel powerless to help. BOYS WILL BE MEN offers a new way forward. Vince Benevento, founder of the acclaimed Causeway Collaborative, has helped thousands of young men and their families rebuild lives drifting off course. Benevento's approach replaces the endless talk of traditional therapy with action, accountability, and connection, giving young men the structure they need and the purpose they crave. And because true change doesn't happen in isolation, he shows families—especially fathers—how to lead with presence, strength, and compassion. Through powerful stories and eight transformative lessons, Benevento demonstrates how to overcome the challenges facing young men today—anxiety, dependence, isolation, and the pressure to measure up in a confusing world—one decision, one action, one honest conversation at a time. Whether you're seeking help for the first time or have already tried everything else, BOYS WILL BE MEN is your family's guide to rebuilding hope, respect, and trust—together. Because boys don't stay boys forever. Sooner or later, every one of them must decide what kind of man he'll become.

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Baby Play for Every Day

Baby Play for Every Day 365 Activities for the First Year by Claire Halsey & DK

Hundreds of great ideas for making the most of time with your baby! Banish boredom and the blues, encourage your baby's development, and have fun being a parent. This irresistible ebook contains an inspiring idea for every single day of your baby's first year, with age-appropriate baby games and activities for babies from 0 to 12 months, plus great advice and creative ideas for moms and dads. Follow it day-by-day or dip in and out when the mood strikes you.

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The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child

The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child A Workbook by William Stixrud, PhD & Ned Johnson

From the authors of What Do You Say? and The Self-Driven Child , a workbook of vital practices and step-by-step resources for parents striving to raise self-motivated, secure, and joyfully driven children A guide to move from understanding the science and value behind nonanxious parenting to developing and sharpening the essential skills parents need to be a trusted resource for growing kids. Authors William Stixrud and Ned Johnson have watched firsthand as the crisis around education and the mental health crisis in childhood have converged in the postpandemic years. Their book The Self-Driven Child was ahead of the curve in addressing the way these forces converge in adolescents at pivotal moments as children develop their sense of autonomy, ambition, self-discipline, and learning style. As the authors have continued to lecture on the book’s subject, parents have again and again homed in on the value of the model dialogues and practice prompts. Using material from their current work with parents and children, and pulling essential principles from the science in The Self-Driven Child , this workbook guides parents to develop the practice of being a nonanxious presence in children’s lives, as well as introducing essential skills for navigating the pressure cooker of school. With prompts to help parents diagnose and rewire their instinctual response​s to stressful situations, exercises to give them the language to communicate clearly and calmly, and lists to keep anxiety responses in check and big-picture goals in view, this workbook will bring peace and clarity to parents and educators seeking to support the unique path each child traverses on the road to growing up.

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Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: Healing Emotional Abuse, Rebuilding Self-Worth, and Breaking the Traumatic Family Cycle - Elena Hartwell Cover Art

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: Healing Emotional Abuse, Rebuilding Self-Worth, and Breaking the Traumatic Family Cycle

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: Healing Emotional Abuse, Rebuilding Self-Worth, and Breaking the Traumatic Family Cycle by Elena Hartwell

You spent your childhood walking on eggshells, but you don't have to spend your adulthood living in their shadow. Growing up with a narcissistic mother means your needs were secondary to her drama and fragile ego. You likely struggle with chronic guilt, a harsh inner critic, and the feeling that you are never "enough." This emotional inheritance often manifests as people-pleasing and a fear of abandonment that sabotages your current relationships, self-worth, and ability to say no. Stop seeking the validation you will never receive and start building the life you deserve. This book provides a compassionate, evidence-based roadmap to help you untangle the complex web of maternal narcissism. You will learn to reclaim your identity, silence your mother's voice in your head, and prioritize your well-being without the crushing weight of shame. In this life-changing guide, you will discover: The subtle signs of maternal narcissism and how they shaped your psyche. Proven strategies for setting ironclad boundaries that actually stick, even with family. Effective techniques to neutralize gaslighting, stop self-doubt, and regain trust in your own reality. A step-by-step path to reparenting your inner child and finding lasting peace. Even if you feel permanently broken, unlovable, or tied to her demands, these tools provide the clarity needed to break the cycle for good. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to begin your journey toward emotional freedom today.

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Fresh Start Your Family

Fresh Start Your Family Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home by Wendy Snyder

A Supportive Guid e to Bring Peace to Your Home Through Supportive, Connective Parenting Parenting wasn’t supposed to feel this hard. Maybe you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of power struggles, yelling, guilt, or using the same tactics you swore you’d never repeat. You love your kids more than anything, but the constant stress leaves you wondering, Is there a better way? In Fresh Start Your Family , certified positive parenting educator and family life coach Wendy Snyder offers an encouraging path forward. Drawing from her own raw parenting struggles and years of teaching thousands of families, Wendy shows you how to break painful generational patterns, rewire old habits, and lead your home with both compassion and strength. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Understand what your child’s misbehavior is really communicating Lead with confidence using firm, kind, and respectful strategies Replace punishment, yelling, and power struggles with connection-based discipline that actually works Build a family culture rooted in peace, empathy, and mutual respect Strengthen your own self-compassion and courage so you can show up as the parent you truly want to be This isn’t a rigid manual or a list of quick fixes. It’s an invitation to create a new family legacy—one where dignity, clarity, and connection replace fear and frustration. If you’re ready to parent with more calm, confidence, and joy, Fresh Start Your Family will give you both the mindset and the practical tools to transform your home. Perfect for parents raising strong-willed kids (or any child who pushes boundaries often), this book will encourage and equip you to move from surviving to thriving, with a fresh start that ripples for generations. Fresh Start Your Family is not only for parents, but also a supportive guide for grandparents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who longs to nurture children & help raise our next generation of leaders with both compassion and respect.

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Bringing Up Bébé

Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela Druckerman

What if the secret to raising happy, resilient kids isn't perfection, but something far simpler? In this groundbreaking book, you'll discover why the myth of the perfect parent is destroying your joy and your child's potential. You'll learn how to embrace the messiness of parenting, let go of the pressure to be flawless, and focus on what truly matters: love, laughter, and a secure relationship with your child. With practical experiments and real-life stories, this book will guide you toward a more flexible, fulfilling approach to parenting. Stop chasing perfection and start enjoying the journey. Your child—and you—will thank you.

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The Daily Dad

The Daily Dad 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids by Ryan Holiday

“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.

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The Expectant Father

The Expectant Father by Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash Rudick

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!)

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Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

Tiny Humans, Big Emotions How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children by Alyssa Blask Campbell & Lauren Elizabeth Stauble

New York Times Bestseller The Future is Emotionally Intelligent From two early childhood experts, an essential parenting guide for toddler behavior that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence. We’re in the midst of a parenting revolution that is radically changing the way we raise our kids. Gone are the days of minimizing emotions: Don’t Cry . You’re Fine . Don’t Make a Scene . As our understanding of developing brains has increased, today’s parents are embracing conscious parenting and looking for a new way to help their children understand their feelings and learn to process them. Emotional development experts Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble M.S. are at the forefront of a movement to foster little ones’ emotional intelligence. Their revolutionary Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide.   Tiny Humans, Big Emotions provides the tools to tackle every sort of stressful child-rearing situation, including: • What to do when your child throws a tantrum (it's not what you think!) • Helpful scripts to handle any challenging moment like school refusal and bedtime resistance • How to react when your child hits, punches, or bites • Easy tips that help regulate your child’s nervous system • How to anticipate and end meltdowns before they even begin Designed for all humans—tiny and big—this book shows caregivers of children how to handle challenging behaviors and outbursts while empowering them to recognize and manage difficult feelings like anger, sadness, and shame, along with anxiety. All caregivers will find valuable insights and guidance in this book, especially those caring for children from infancy to age eight. Tiny Humans, Big Emotions equips adults with tools for emotional intelligence so they can respond with intention. This innovative, research-based approach teaches children self-regulation, empathy, and effective coping strategies, even as it strengthens the parent-child relationship, setting the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional resilience and wellbeing.  This book is an essential, empathetic guide for gentle parenting that will teach parents to notice their own habits and hold space for their tiny human's big emotions.

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Oh Crap! Potty Training

Oh Crap! Potty Training Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right by Jamie Glowacki

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.

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We're Pregnant! The First-Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook - Adrian Kulp Cover Art

We're Pregnant! The First-Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook

We're Pregnant! The First-Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian Kulp

You're holding this book because you want to be more than just the guy who shows up at the birth. You want to be part of this journey from the very beginning—not just as a spectator, but as an active participant. Pregnancy isn't just something that happens to your partner. It's something that happens to you too. And if you treat it like a spectator sport, you're not just missing out—you're setting your family up for a much harder road ahead. This book is here to change that. We're going to flip the script and show you how to engage deeply in your partner's pregnancy—not just as a logistical support, but as an emotional and practical partner. You'll learn how to recognize the signs of a healthy pregnancy, how to support your partner through the ups and downs, and how to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead. You'll discover the power of being present, not just physically but emotionally, and how that presence can create a stronger bond with your baby from day one. And most importantly, you'll learn that being a great dad starts long before the baby arrives—it starts the moment you find out you're going to be a father. So, Dad-to-be, are you ready to step up? Are you ready to move from the sidelines to the center of the field? This journey isn't going to be easy—there will be sleepless nights, moments of doubt, and more questions than answers. But if you're willing to engage, to learn, and to be present, you'll find that the rewards are immeasurable. You'll build a stronger partnership with your significant other, a deeper connection with your child, and a family that's ready to take on whatever comes your way. Let's get started. Your team is counting on you.

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How to Become the Husband and Father Your Family Needs

How to Become the Husband and Father Your Family Needs by Ed Tandy McGlasson

Do you want your children to be all they could be and would you like to have a closer, loving relationship with your wife? This book unlocks the secret to being a good father and a great husband. If your father was not a great dad or husband, and most of our fathers weren't (because they were also fathered by imperfect dads), it's almost impossible to be the dad your children need and the husband your wife wants. Many men even with best intentions end up wounding their children or their wives because they lack the skills they need to be the fathers and husbands they want to be. The only way to heal these wounds is by being re-fathered by a perfect Father, God. This book lays out a game plan to help any man, regardless of the mistakes they've made, to become the husband and father God has created them to be. You will learn that it's never too late to repair your relationship with your children or your wife. The book highlights the key behaviors needed to heal past wounds and repair broken relationships. When a man learns to be Fathered by God, the same way Jesus was, he understands who God has made him be and how he can become the man, husband, and father his family needs. The book helps solve the problem men experience in establishing their identities. Men seek to name themselves by what they do, what they own, what they accomplish, or what their failures have been. This ends up leaving them disappointed, unfulfilled, and asking the question isn't there more to life than this? Most men have not been properly blessed by their fathers leaving them questioning who they are and what they have been made for. The book helps men receive the blessing of God the Father and learn what their true identity is, God's beloved sons. It doesn't matter where you've been or what you've done, it is never too late for you to become the husband and father your family needs.

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Raising Lions - Joe Newman Cover Art

Raising Lions

Raising Lions The Art of Compassionate Discipine by Joe Newman

The newly updated second edition of Joe Newman’s acclaimed book Raising Lions is packed full of helpful information to guide parents and teachers in raising strong-willed, precocious children. This book offers clear, straightforward insights into the cultural shifts in both parenting and the development of our children which have led to the problems most parents face today. With clear insights into what motivates the most challenging behaviors, and what kinds of responses turn these behaviors around, Raising Lions is a must have for all parents.

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The Vaccine Book - Robert W. Sears Cover Art

The Vaccine Book

The Vaccine Book Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Updated in 2023) by Robert W. Sears

***COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED IN 2019*** ***New Covid Chapter Added in 2023*** From America's most trusted name in pediatrics, an indispensable, comprehensive guide for parents facing the childcare question of the decade: "Should I vaccinate my child?" When you're considering which vaccinations are right for your child and when to administer them, there's a lot to think about. With twelve separate vaccines on the standard schedule and so much conflicting information available, it's easy to become overwhelmed.  Dr. Bob Sears offers help. In this authoritative, impartial, fact-based guide to childhood vaccinations, he provides an in-depth look at each disease/vaccine pair and covers everything you need to know, including: how common or rare, as well as how serious, each disease is how each vaccine is made and what its ingredients are which ingredients are potentially controversial which brands and types of vaccines are safest what each vaccine's side effects might be and how likely they are to occur how to recognize, treat, and prevent vaccine side effects how to tailor your child's shot schedule to minimize risks and satisfy state requirements advice on adult vaccines and vaccines for international travel an in-depth section on Canadian vaccinations The Vaccine Book provides exactly the information you want and need as you make educated decisions for your children. "The most evenhanded and thorough look at baby immunizations we've yet seen." — Babytalk

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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters - Meg Meeker Cover Art

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Meg Meeker

Inspiration for the motion picture streaming on Pure Flix! Drawing on her thirty years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both counsel and protector for his daughter as she grows into a spiritually and mentally strong young woman. From cradling his newborn to walking her down the aisle, a father must relish his paramount responsibility—guiding the course of his daughter’s life. Meeker reveals • how a man can become a "strong father" • how a father's guidance influences every part of a woman's life, from her self-respect to her perspective on drugs, alcohol, and sex • how to lay down ground rules that are respected without creating distance in your relationship with your daughter • why you need to be your daughter's hero • the mistakes most fathers make and their serious consequences • how to help daughters make their own good decisions and avoid disastrous mistakes • how a father's faith will influence his daughter's spiritual development • how to get through to you daughter, even during her toughest don't-talk-to-me years • true stories of daughters who were on the wrong path—and how their fathers helped to bring them back Learn how to grow, strengthen, or rebuild your relationship with your daughter to better both your life and hers in the bestselling Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know .

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A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation - Amber Thornton Cover Art

A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation

A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycle of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents and Children by Amber Thornton

Discover tools and techniques for emotional regulation and managing behavior in this evidence-based parenting book designed to support overstressed parents and caregivers.As the millennial generation moves into their parenting years, posting on social media about milestones, memories, and good times is almost second nature. Families can seem "perfect," and some parenting methods are heralded as "the best." However, behind closed doors, many parents and caregivers struggle greatly no matter what method or combination of approaches they use. There are points where it seems like you've tried everything. Maybe it even feels hopeless. That's where A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation comes in.This mental health book will demystify the concepts of dysregulation and parental self-regulation, and will normalize prioritizing these self-help skills for parents, before applying the concepts to parenting children. With this book's step-by-step framework, you will learn how to navigate tough parenting moments, develop self-regulatory skills, and read real accounts from other parents. From addressing societal myths about dysregulated parenthood to tips on re-parenting yourself and improving emotional responses, this book will serve as both a friendly companion and a trusted source of mental health support.A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation is written by Dr. Amber Thornton, a clinical psychologist and mother of two, who understands firsthand the challenges of navigating emotional regulation as a parent.

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The Epic IEP - Karen Mayer Cunningham Cover Art

The Epic IEP

The Epic IEP A Powerful Playbook for Parents, Educators, and Advocates Navigating the Special Education Process by Karen Mayer Cunningham

A powerful, practical guide that empowers parents, educators, and advocates to navigate the IEP process with clarity, confidence, and compassion—so every child can thrive. The Epic IEP is an essential, all-in-one guide for parents, educators, and advocates seeking to navigate the often overwhelming world of special education. Known globally as the Special Education Boss, Karen Mayer Cunningham has dedicated her life to championing the rights of children and families—and now she shares her expertise in this empowering and compassionate resource. Karen opens the book with her own experience as a mother of a child with special needs, then weaves in the stories of other students and families to illuminate every step of the IEP journey. With warmth and clarity, she unpacks the process from start to finish—cutting through the jargon, explaining legal protections, and offering clear guidance on how to write meaningful goals, advocate for necessary supports, and build student-centered plans. Inside this book, readers will learn how to: · Understand evaluation results and special education terminology · Write effective, measurable goals that support student success · Identify and implement the right accommodations and modifications · Navigate legal protections with confidence · Use action checklists and key questions to stay informed and empowered The Epic IEP is more than a manual—it’s a mission. It equips parents to overcome fear and confusion, helps educators better meet the needs of all learners, and empowers advocates to challenge systemic barriers with clarity and purpose. For anyone who believes every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive, this book is your trusted companion and call to action.

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Somos la leche (edición revisada y actualizada) - Alba Padró Cover Art

Somos la leche (edición revisada y actualizada)

Somos la leche (edición revisada y actualizada) Dudas, consejos y falsos mitos sobre la lactancia by Alba Padró

Alba Padró, desde su experiencia como madre y consultora internacional de lactancia, te ofrece en esta nueva edición actualizada más claves para conseguir que la lactancia sea un acto placentero para ti y tu bebé. La maternidad es una etapa desconocida, llena de mitos y miedos, si eres madreprimeriza. Y si quieres amamantar a tu bebé, debes saber que se puede aprender a dar el pecho, que no es un acto instintivo. Disponer de información y apoyo es vital para poder decidir sobre cada aspecto de la lactancia. Somos la leche responde a las preguntas más frecuentes que se puede hacer una madre primeriza: - ¿Cómo me preparo para la lactancia? - ¿Qué pasa si mi bebé no se agarra bien o no gana peso? - ¿Hasta cuándo debo dar el pecho y para cuándo se recomienda el destete? - ¿Cómo compatibilizo la lactancia materna con la vuelta al trabajo? - ¿Qué cacharros necesito realmente para dar de mamar? En esta nueva actualización, la asesora y consultora internacional te ofrece las preguntas y respuestas que le han formulado mamás de todo el mundo sobre las complicaciones que pueden surgir durante la lactancia, la donación de leche materna y los grupos de apoyo, cómo inmunizarse ante las críticas del entorno o cómo superar el duelo y la culpabilidad que se siente con el destete o cuando no se puede amamantar con leche materna. Alba Padró es clara en este punto: lo más importante es que la mamá y el bebé se sientan bien. Reseñas: «En algo más de 200 páginas, maquetadas con una sencillez y un gusto exquisitos, Alba ha recopilado toda la información, actualizada y en base a la evidencia científica, que una mujer que quiere dar el pecho pueda necesitar. Ofrece recursos, soluciones a dificultades, tumba viejos y falsos mitos ("101, pero estoy segura de que circula alguno más") y se adelanta a través de situaciones reales a vivencias que podemos experimentar en nuestra propia maternidad.» Diana Oliver en El País «Somos la leche está escrito desde la perspectiva de una persona que, además de saber muchísimo, ha amamantado y lleva años acompañando a cientos de madres en sus lactancias.» Mama contra corriente «Es un libro pensado para acompañar a las madres en todas las etapas de la lactancia: desde los primeros meses, como los sentimientos que nos asaltan (tristezas, culpas, dudas...), las lactancias diferentes (prematuros, gemelos...) y la etapa del destete, esa gran desconocida y que puede tener muchos matices.» Vanesa Piñeiro en Una madre como tú «Somos la leche nos explica de forma clara y detallada cuestiones como por qué no hay que preparar los pechos para la lactancia, ni usar cremas específicas, ni invertir en 1.001 inventos de los que podemos prescindir.» Planeando ser padres

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Stress and Your Child - Archibald D. Hart Cover Art

Stress and Your Child

Stress and Your Child The Hidden Reason Why Your Child May Be Moody, Resentful, or Insecure by Archibald D. Hart

Stress can make kids moody, resentful, insecure, and even sick. This book is an invaluable resource for stress-management that will enhance kids' lives today-and may save their lives tomorrow. It offers insight on dealing with everyday stress and provides examples of simple things that can be done to safeguard against stress overload and the mental and health problems that come with too much stress.

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How to Raise a Real Man, Not a Pimp - George McNair Cover Art

How to Raise a Real Man, Not a Pimp

How to Raise a Real Man, Not a Pimp Momma Ho and the Pimp Generation by George McNair

This book is about our younger generation of men and their parents. We are not raising real men. Today men let their mother, or some other woman, take care of them instead of finding a way to stand on their own two feet. They are lazy, disrespectful, and unemployable. This book is about reversing the trend and raising responsible men instead of adult boys.

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Parenting: 3 Manuscripts - Raising Boys, Raising Daughters and Raising Teenagers - John S. Roberts Cover Art

Parenting: 3 Manuscripts - Raising Boys, Raising Daughters and Raising Teenagers

Parenting: 3 Manuscripts - Raising Boys, Raising Daughters and Raising Teenagers by John S. Roberts

Have you wondered if you're making the right decisions when it comes to raising your sons and daughters? Over the last years, there has been a lot of confusion about the role of boys and girls in our society. It's easy to see why parents are left with lots of unanswered questions when they're raising their children. Raising children the right way through positive parenting can significantly help them become responsible and balanced adults later on.   Here's some of what you can expect to learn inside the pages of this book: Learn how to avoid common mistakes that parents make that can end up harming their kids development in the long-term.How to teach proper conduct at home the right way, saving yourself of countless headaches.Dealing with depression, anxiety and feelings of loneliness.The right way to help your sons and daughters prepare for the future.The biggest challenges when raising children and teenagers and how to easily overcome them. Would you like to enjoy going through every stage of your child's development without worrying if you're doing the right thing or not? The earlier you manage to give proper guidance, the easier it is for them to grow into healthier adults. However, there is no such thing as being too late, and even the most damaging of behaviors and habits can be helped.   Do not leave anything to chance. Start by guiding them towards the best possible path towards a healthy and responsible adulthood today!

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