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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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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 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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When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us - Jane Adams Cover Art

When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us

When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway, by Jane Adams

How do parents cope when their adult children struggle to launch, battle depression or addiction, or return home unable to face independence? With empathy and insight, When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us confronts the painful gap between parental hopes and the reality of “adultolescents” who are stuck, struggling, or spiraling. In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who’s been chronicling the lives of American families for over two decades confronts our deepest concerns, including our silence and self-imposed sense of isolation, when our grown kids have failed to thrive. She listens to a generation that “did everything right” and expected its children to grow into happy, healthy, successful adults. But they haven’t, at least, not yet—and meanwhile, we’re letting their problems threaten our health, marriages, security, freedom, careers or retirement, and other family relationships. With warmth, empathy, and perspective, Dr. Adams offers a positive, life-affirming message to parents who are still trying to “fix” their adult children—Stop! She shows us how to separate from their problems without separating from them, and how to be a positive force in their lives while getting on with our own. As we navigate this critical passage in our second adulthood and their first, the bestselling author of I’m Still Your Mother reminds us that the pleasures and possibilities of postparenthood should not depend on how our kids turn out, but on how we do!

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How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids - Jancee Dunn Cover Art

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn

“Preserve the greatest gift you will ever give your baby: a loving relationship between the baby's parents" ( John Gottman) with the guidance of this hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, with life-changing, real-world advice. 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.   Recommended by Nicole Cliffe in  Slate Featured in  People  Picks A  Red Tricycle  Best Baby and Toddler Parenting Book of the Year One of  Mother  magazine's favorite parenting books of the year

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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

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The Danish Way of Parenting - Jessica Joelle Alexander & Iben Sandahl Cover Art

The Danish Way of Parenting

The Danish Way of Parenting What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids by Jessica Joelle Alexander & Iben Sandahl

International bestseller As seen in The Wall Street Journal --from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical book presents six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: P lay is essential for development and well-being. A uthenticity fosters trust and an "inner compass." R eframing helps kids cope with setbacks and look on the bright side. E mpathy allows us to act with kindness toward others. N o ultimatums means no power struggles, lines in the sand, or resentment. T ogetherness is a way to celebrate family time, on special occasions and every day. The Danes call this hygge --and it's a fun, cozy way to foster closeness. Preparing meals together, playing favorite games, and sharing other family traditions are all hygge. (Cell phones, bickering, and complaining are not!) With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world.

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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk - Adele Faber Cover Art

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

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, t he ultimate “parenting bible” ( The Boston Globe )—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child. This bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to: · Cope with your child’s negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment · Express your strong feelings without being hurtful · Engage your child’s willing cooperation · Set firm limits and maintain goodwill · Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline · Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise · Resolve family conflicts peacefully Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, Faber and Mazlish’s down-to-earth, respectful approach makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.

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The Daily Dad - Ryan Holiday Cover Art

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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When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder - Daniel S. Lobel Cover Art

When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder

When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder A Guide for Adult Children by Daniel S. Lobel

Caring for yourself and your relationship with your mom who has BPD. Growing up with a mom who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is difficult—but it's still possible to have a functioning adult relationship with her. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder provides you with crucial information for understanding the patterns behind her Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as the tools you need to start your own recovery process. Find ways to reconcile your complicated thoughts and feelings with straightforward and easy-to-use techniques. You'll also discover a number of sample dialogues that give you blueprints for safe and secure interactions in a variety of situations. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder includes: You, your mother, and Borderline Personality Disorder —Learn why your mother behaves the way she does and how to maintain a relationship with her—without getting hurt. The help you need —Start healing with essential self-care strategies that will help you rebuild your self-esteem, cope with anxiety, protect your family, and more. Research-based tools —Get proven advice based on the most up-to-date approaches for managing a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder. Get the help you need moving forward with the compassionate guidance of When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder .

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Catastrophic Happiness - Catherine Newman Cover Art

Catastrophic Happiness

Catastrophic Happiness Finding Joy in Childhood's Messy Years by Catherine Newman

A comic and heartwarming memoir about childhood's second act from Real Simple journalist Catherine Newman. Much is written about a child's infancy and toddler years, which is good since children will never remember it themselves. It is ages 4-14 that make up the second act, as Catherine Newman puts it in this delightfully candid, outlandishly funny new memoir about the years that "your children will remember as childhood." Following Newman's son and daughter as they blossom from preschoolers into teenagers, Catastrophic Happiness is about the bittersweet joy of raising children -- and the ever-evolving landscape of issues parents traverse. In a laugh out-loud, heart-wrenching, relatable voice, Newman narrates events as momentous as grief and as quietly moving as the moonlit face of a sleeping child. From tantrums and friendship to fear and even sex, Newman's fresh take will appeal to any parent riding this same roller coaster of laughter and heartbreak.

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Raising Good Humans - Hunter Clarke-Fields Cover Art

Raising Good Humans

Raising Good Humans A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields

“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  

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

Raising Mentally Strong Kids

Raising Mentally Strong Kids How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

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.

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Walking on Eggshells - Jane Isay Cover Art

Walking on Eggshells

Walking on Eggshells Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents by Jane Isay

The perfect gift for both parents and their adult children—”a wonderfully wise and constructive intergenerational guide” that will keep you connected to the people you love most. “Read it and learn.”— New York Times bestselling author Judith Viorst We raise our children to be independent and lead fulfilling lives, but when they finally do, staying close becomes more complicated than ever. And for every bewildered mother who wonders why her children don’t call, there is a frustrated son or daughter who just wants to be treated like a grownup. Now, renowned author and editor Jane Isay delivers real-life wisdom and advice on how to stay together without falling apart. Using extensive interviews with people from ages twenty-five to seventy, Isay shows that we’re far from alone in our struggles to make this new, adult relationship work. She offers up groundbreaking insights and deeply moving stories that will inspire those in even the toughest situations. Isay’s warmth and wit shine through on every page as she charts an invaluable course through the confusing, and often painful, interactions parents and children can face. Walking on Eggshells is the much-needed road map that will keep you connected to the people you love most.

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The Informed Parent - Tara Haelle & Emily Willingham, Ph.D. Cover Art

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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Me alegro de que mi madre haya muerto - Jennette McCurdy Cover Art

Me alegro de que mi madre haya muerto

Me alegro de que mi madre haya muerto by Jennette McCurdy

En estas desgarradoras e hilarantes memorias, Jennette McCurdy, protagonista de las series de televisión iCarly y Sam & Cat , relata sus problemas como actriz infantil --trastornos alimentarios, adicciones y una complicada relación con su autoritaria madre-- y cómo retomó el control de su vida. Jennette McCurdy tenía seis años cuando tuvo su primera audición para actuar. El sueño de su madre era que su única hija se convirtiera en una estrella y Jennette habría hecho cualquier cosa para hacer feliz a su madre. Así que hizo lo que mamá llamaba “restricción de calorías”, comiendo poco y pesándose cinco veces al día. Se sometió a grandes cambios de imagen mientras mamá la reprendía: “Tus pestañas son invisibles, ¿sabes? ¿Qué te crees, que Dakota Fanning no se las tiñe?” Mamá seguía duchándola a los dieciséis años, leía sus diarios y sus correos electrónicos, y disponía de sus ingresos. En Me alegro de que mi madre haya muerto , Jennette relata lo que sucedió cuando el sueño de su madre se hizo realidad. Elegida para participar en una nueva serie de Nickelodeon titulada iCarly , saltó a la fama. Su madre está extasiada: envía correos electrónicos a los moderadores del club de fans y se dirige a los paparazzi por su nombre («¡Hola, Gale!»). Jennette vive sumida en la ansiedad, la vergüenza y el autodesprecio, que se manifiestan en trastornos alimentarios, adicciones y una serie de relaciones enfermizas. Estos problemas solo empeoran cuando, poco después de asumir el papel principal de Sam & Cat junto a Ariana Grande, su madre muere de cáncer. Finalmente, tras descubrir la terapia y dejar la televisión, Jennette empieza a recuperarse y decide por primera vez lo que realmente quiere.Una historia inspiradora de resiliencia e independencia.

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Six Sleep Problems and Solutions - Marc Weissbluth Cover Art

Six Sleep Problems and Solutions

Six Sleep Problems and Solutions by Marc Weissbluth

I made this eBook to give a parent some insight into what constitutes a sleep consult.  These six cases illustrate some of the major points in “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child.”  Although some of these consults touch on similar themes, you can quickly appreciate how no two consults are exactly the same- that is what makes them so interesting to me.  You will also be surprised at how conversations and styles start to emerge and how malleable the advice in the book can be in real life with real parents!  An actual walkthrough of a sleep consult is coming in 2012.  Enjoy! Marc Weissbluth

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Through Mom's Eyes - Sheinelle Jones Cover Art

Through Mom's Eyes

Through Mom's Eyes Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans by Sheinelle Jones

From the beloved Today show host Sheinelle Jones comes an inspiring collection of heartfelt life-lessons from hard working moms who raised some of our favorite celebrities. When Sheinelle Jones launched “Through Mom’s Eyes,” a recurring Today show segment interviewing celebrities’ mothers about raising successful kids, she had an ulterior motive—she wanted to bring all their wisdom to bear on raising her own three children. So she asked Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mom about staying present with kids while balancing a demanding career, talked with Lady Gaga’s mom about how to recognize bullying, and got tips from Steph Curry’s mom on making sure even future NBA royalty does his chores. She has since interviewed dozens of remarkable women and gathered a candid, warm, and insightful collection of valuable lessons about life, love, and parenthood. Now in her first book, Through Mom’s Eyes , Sheinelle is ready to share even more of those life-changing secrets with the world. Combining insights from celebrity mothers with her own journey through modern parenting, Sheinelle reveals how to make it through the hard parts of motherhood and still tap into the joys of it with empathy, generosity, and solidarity. Through Mom’s Eyes is a beautiful celebration of those who are the guiding light for their loved ones—mothers. Featuring advice from the moms of: Lady Gaga * Kevin Durant * Matthew McConaughey * Venus and Serena Williams * Lin-Manuel Miranda * Steph Curry * Padma Lakshmi * Tyra Banks * Donnie and Mark Wahlberg * Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski * Jessica and Ashlee Simpson * Shaquille O’Neal * Brandon Maxwell * The Jonas Brothers * Thomas Rhett

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They call me Pops - Keith Michael Cover Art

They call me Pops

They call me Pops A father's guide to being christian, single, with sons by Keith Michael

They Call Me Pops is an inspiring, faith-based guide for single fathers determined to raise strong, godly sons in a challenging world. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Keith Michael invites readers into his own journey of fatherhood — filled with lessons on grace, leadership, love, and legacy. This book offers practical encouragement for dads who feel the weight of raising boys without a partner but with unwavering faith in God’s guidance. From learning to lead with love to building a Christ-centered home, each chapter reminds fathers that they are not alone — they are sons of a Heavenly Father who equips them to lead with courage and compassion. Powerful, relatable, and deeply spiritual, They Call Me Pops shows that legacy isn’t what you leave behind — it’s how you live now.

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Ma grossesse sacrée - 25 rituels pour t'accompagner - Lucie Jaussaud Cover Art

Ma grossesse sacrée - 25 rituels pour t'accompagner

Ma grossesse sacrée - 25 rituels pour t'accompagner by Lucie Jaussaud

Accueillir une nouvelle vie est une aventure mystique et transformatrice qui appelle des moments de connexion profonde et de célébration sacrée. Découvrez les pratiques d'ancrage, de protection et de sérénité de Lucie Jaussaud, pensées pour apaiser les peurs, aligner les énergies et renforcer le lien précieux entre une mère et son enfant. Inspiré par des rites de passage ancestraux, cet ouvrage invite les futures mamans à faire un pas de côté pour vivre cette période unique dans la douceur et la magie : 25 rituels simples qui apportent paix, amour et sens. Des conseils pour adapter votre pratique aux différentes périodes de la grossesse selon votre sensibilité. Des anecdotes et un retour d'expérience de l'autrice pour faire de chaque rituel un moment précieux. Un compagnon essentiel pour transformer la grossesse en un voyage de découverte spirituelle et intime, tout en préparant l'arrivée d'une nouvelle âme.

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Parenting a Gamer - Andrew Fishman Cover Art

Parenting a Gamer

Parenting a Gamer Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits, Make Positive Choices, and Find Balance in Virtual Worlds by Andrew Fishman

Parents have good reason to worry when they don't understand the video games their kids are playing. Their children stare at a screen for hours every day. Eyes glazed over, they seem oblivious to the world and throw tantrums when asked to help fold laundry. According to a recent survey, three-quarters of American parents think their children spend too much time in front of screens. Two-thirds of parents believe raising children is more difficult than twenty years ago, primarily due to their children's access to technology. Parents have questions and don't know what information to trust. What games are appropriate? How much screen time is too much? Have children lost the ability and desire to socialize? Are they desensitized to violence? Who are they talking to online? Why has everything become a power struggle? Author Andrew Fishman walks parents through a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to all the challenges of parenting a gamer. Parenting   a Gamer provides context and research-based evidence to empower parents to make values-based decisions and raise healthy children. The book contains practical strategies to help children make healthy decisions related to gaming, balance screen time with other activities, and practice internet safety, all without arguments. When it comes to helping children make positive choices related to gaming, this book is a game changer.

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How to Dad - Stephen Wildish Cover Art

How to Dad

How to Dad An illustrated guide by Stephen Wildish

When in doubt, call Dad. Featuring flowcharts, illustrations and graphics, this guide will help you master every aspect of being a Dad and make time for what really matters… after all that thermostat isn’t going to obsess over itself. With simple steps to help you construct the perfect dad joke, a scientific formula to determine which dance moves will embarrass your children the most and a chart to establish the perfect (read: useless) fact for any occasion, this is the ultimate guide to being a dad. Learn how to: Figure out the perfect hobby for you: is it golf, fishing, or growing vegetables?Collect thousands of old cables and out-of-date DIY magazines.Spend more time in the shed than in your own house.Master the mindful art of packing luggage into any car boot.Perfectly pair your socks and sandals.And more!

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365 Reasons You're the Perfect Mum - Michael Powell Cover Art

365 Reasons You're the Perfect Mum

365 Reasons You're the Perfect Mum A little book of perfect words to let your mum know how much you love them by Michael Powell

"A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them." - Victor Hugo What is motherhood? What is the nature of this unique bond that begins at birth and guides us throughout our lives? A mother needs patience, courage, tolerance, flexibility, firmness and a thousand other qualities that grow in the human soul. Above all, she is a true friend to her child. At times, when our lives seem beset with contradictions and betrayals, a mother's love is the constant that gives us the courage never to quit and keep on pursuing our goals, and the conviction that we can reach them. We don't always tell our loved ones how much they mean to us, but with 365 Reasons You're the Perfect Mum you can show them. Packed full of inspirational quotes to put into words the things we can't always say, or don't say enough - how much we love our mums. This book is a tribute to mothers and motherhood, in fact, it's the perfect way to say what every mother wishes to hear. Also available in the series: 365 Reasons You're the Perfect Dad and 365 Reasons to be Proud

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Time and Attention Management Strategies for Schoolchildren - Caroline Parker Cover Art

Time and Attention Management Strategies for Schoolchildren

Time and Attention Management Strategies for Schoolchildren by Caroline Parker

This guide offers a practical approach to help children manage their time and maintain concentration during study or homework periods. It provides techniques and tools tailored to young learners, thus optimizing their effectiveness and improving their academic performance. The guide explores the importance of creating an environment conducive to learning, highlighting elements such as reducing distractions, organizing the workspace, and establishing regular routines. He also introduces methods like the Pomodoro technique, which encourages children to work in short, regular intervals, interspersed with pauses, to maintain their attention. In addition, the guide discusses strategies to help children overcome procrastination, offering concrete ways to set achievable goals, break down complex tasks, and maintain positive motivation throughout their studies. This guide is a valuable tool for parents and educators who want to support children in their school journey, promoting effective time management and increased concentration.

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Embarazo feliz

Embarazo feliz by Akasha Kaur

La meditación promueve múltiples beneficios en la salud física y emocional. Dentro del vientre materno, los bebés son especialmente susceptibles a los estímulos que reciben de su madre, ya que durante el embarazo ella le transmite todo lo que percibe, hace y piensa, moldeando sus futuras emociones, mentalidad y habilidades. Embarazo feliz aborda con excepcional profundidad y sencillez la manera en que una madre puede iniciar la formación espiritual de su hijo, con sencillas rutinas que le permitirán compartir momentos de luminosidad, al tiempo que sentarán las bases de un futuro abundante en amor, seguridad y paz interior. En estas páginas, la autora explica en detalle la forma en que deben tener lugar ejercicios respiratorios, posturas físicas y mantras, que requieren de sólo tres minutos diarios para generar beneficios evidentes, pueden iniciarse en cualquier momento y realizarse hasta el día del alumbramiento. Con un estilo claro y ameno, la publicación nos enseña • técnicas de kundalini yoga más adecuadas para el embarazo; • diferentes alternativas para reducir malestares; • cómo involucrar a los padres en la primera formación espiritual del bebé; • a elegir el mejor lugar y a eliminar los temores relacionados con el parto; • disfrutar de la meditación en pareja. Sin duda, este libro es la guía espiritual que toda madre espera. Sus consejos y rutinas permitirán que esta etapa de su vida sea un periodo de autodescubrimiento, superación y felicidad.

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Being There

Being There Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters by Erica Komisar

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.

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

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

Moms on Call Next Steps Baby Care: 6-15 Months Moms on Call Parenting Book 2 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 months 6-15 with your baby. From trying new foods to taking first steps, this enhanced guide offers a steady foundation for this exciting (and busy) season. Inside you'll find: • Hour-by-hour routines that support sleep, play, and growth • Feeding strategies, sample grocery lists, and the sippy cup transition • Guidance for short naps, schedule flexibility, early morning wake-ups and wake windows (the Moms on Call way) • Nap tips and tools to get 10-12 hours of overnight sleep • Illness guidance: what’s normal, what to do, and when to call the doctor • Real-world flexibility for real-life parenting. With Moms on Call, you’ll find rhythm, reassurance, and a clear path forward. 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 • 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, and short naps • 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 6-15 months with confidence • Feeding tips including schedules, sample menus, and grocery lists • A guide for thriving through developmental milestones including transferring to a toddler bed, weaning, and transitioning to sippy cup • 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 months 6-15 • Typical day schedules for 4-6 months, 6-8 months, 8-10 months, 11 months, 12-15 months (two naps per day or one nap per day) • Expert guidance on baby care, common illnesses, feeding, sleeping, routine, safety and everything infant through early toddlerhood • Easy to understand format, perfect for busy, sleepy and tired parents

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Hello, Cruel World!

Hello, Cruel World! Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times by Melinda Wenner Moyer

From the author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes comes a science-based, hopeful guide on how to raise children who will not just survive, but thrive in this challenging, terrifying world—and who could ultimately help save it. In the blink of an eye, our kids will be adults facing countless serious threats—climate change, gun violence, political polarization, and disinformation, to name but a few. We’re not going to be able to solve all these intractable problems before our kids grow up—so how are we to prepare them for an impossibly complex and scary future? Plagued by this question, award-winning science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer interviewed parenting experts and researchers across multiple fields—psychology, education, information literacy, technology, business, and even addiction. What she discovered: even in these uncertain times, we can still teach our kids how to take care of themselves, fight for what they believe in, and bridge divides in ways most adults aren’t equipped to do. In Hello, Cruel World! , Moyer provides practical, comprehensive, science-backed tools to help our children handle the world they will inherit. Her strategies help children develop three core attributes—coping mechanisms, connection techniques, and cultivation practices—so that kids can learn to set boundaries, take responsibility for their actions, build healthy relationships in turbulent times, and much more. By being activists in our parenting, we can set our kids up to not just survive, but also build a better world for themselves and future generations.

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Safe Infant Sleep

Safe Infant Sleep Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions by James J. McKenna

In the world of pediatric care, sleep safety guidelines are controversial and often misguided. Health professionals broadly discourage all forms of cosleeping, which, along with the potentially devastating consequences, makes deciding how and where your baby should sleep both confusing and frightening. Parents who cherish the closeness, security, and warmth of cosleeping are finding themselves conflicted, concerned, and exhausted. Cosleeping, a term which encompasses sleeping in the same room or on the same bed as your infant, is a common parental instinct driven by physiology and seen throughout human history. Despite mainstream opposition, thousands of parents continue the practice, whether intentionally, accidentally, or out of necessity. So, why do current medical guidelines insist that cosleeping is unsafe? What is the difference between SIDS and SUID, and are they related to cosleeping? What should parents do to make a safe sleep space for their infant? If a family chooses to cosleep, how should they respond to reproach from friends, family, or medical professionals? In  Safe Infant Sleep , the world’s authority on cosleeping breaks down the complicated political and social aspects of sleep safety, exposes common misconceptions, and compares current recommendations to hard science. With the latest information on the abundant scientific benefits of cosleeping, Dr. James J. Mckenna informs readers about the dangers of following over-simplified recommendations against the age-old practice, and encourages parents to trust their knowledge and instincts about what is and is not safe for their baby. This book offers a range of options and safety tips for your family’s ideal cosleeping arrangement. These include variations of roomsharing and bedsharing, and introduce the concept of “breastsleeping.” This term, coined by Dr. McKenna himself, is based on the inherent biological connection between breastfeeding and infant sleep, and provides readers with everything they need to know about safely sharing a bed with their baby. Complete with resource listings for both parents and professionals, this book teaches you how to confidently choose a safe sleeping arrangement as unique as your family. 

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Saving Beauty from the Beast

Saving Beauty from the Beast How to Protect Your Daughter from an Unhealthy Relationship by Vicki Crompton & Ellen Zelda Kessner

Dating violence affects a huge number of teenage girls -- one in three girls between the ages of ten and eighteen reports having been assaulted by a boyfriend -- and can run the gamut from possessiveness to stalking to outright physical abuse. Often it is the girls with the highest selfesteem, those who believe they are in control of their lives and can bring out the best in their boyfriends, who find themselves in the grip of a relationship in which the tables have been turned. This essential and timely book incorporates the insights and advice of experts in the fields of education, adolescent psychology, criminal justice, threat assessment, and sociology. Authors Crompton and Kessner also include the voices of teenagers and parents to provide an in-depth portrait of the dynamics of controlling behavior.

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The 5 Love Languages of Children

The 5 Love Languages of Children The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell

More than 1 million sold! You know you love your child. But how can you make sure your child knows it? The #1 New York Times bestselling The 5 Love Languages® has helped millions of couples learn the secret to building a love that lasts. Now discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way that he or she understands. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell help you: • Discover your child’s love language • Assist your child in successful learning • Use the love languages to correct and discipline more effectively • Build a foundation of unconditional love for your child Plus: Find dozens of tips for practical ways to speak your child’s love language. Discover your child's primary language—then speak it—and you will be well on your way to a stronger relationship with your flourishing child. For a free online study guide, visit 5lovelanguages.com.

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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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Spirit Babies

Spirit Babies How to Communicate with the Child You're Meant to Have by Walter Makichen

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.

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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 Cover Art

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

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 by Heidi Oster

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!

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Children of the Self-Absorbed - Nina W. Brown Cover Art

Children of the Self-Absorbed

Children of the Self-Absorbed A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents by Nina W. Brown

Do you have a self-absorbed or narcissistic parent who’s made you feel rejected, unloved, or unworthy? Being a parent is usually all about giving of yourself to foster your child's growth and development. But what happens when this isn't the case? Some parents dismiss the needs of their children, asserting their own instead, demanding attention and reassurance from even very young children. This may especially be the case when a parent has narcissistic tendencies or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). This fully revised and updated edition of a self-help classic offers a step-by-step approach to resolving conflict and building a meaningful relationship with a narcissistic parent. Children of the Self-Absorbed offers clear definitions of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder to help you identify the extent of your parent's problem. You'll learn the different types of destructive narcissism and how to recognize their effects on your relationships. Packed with proven techniques, you'll realize that you’re not helpless against your parent's behavior, and that you don’t have to give up on the relationship. Instead, you’ll find realistic strategies and steps for setting up mutually agreed upon behaviors, so you can fulfill your own emotional needs. In this new edition, you’ll discover: • Skills for managing intense emotions • Tools for building character, self-esteem, and self-acceptance • How kindness and gratitude can promote self-healing • How to build trust and empathy with others   If you’re ready to begin healing from the pain of growing up with a self-absorbed parent and establish the boundaries you need to thrive—this book will guide you, one step at a time.

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How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes - Melinda Wenner Moyer Cover Art

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--from Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day. As an award-winning science journalist, Melinda Wenner Moyer was regularly asked to investigate and address all kinds of parenting questions: how to potty train, when and whether to get vaccines, and how to help kids sleep through the night. But as Melinda's children grew, she found that one huge area was ignored in the realm of parenting advice: how do we make sure our kids don't grow up to be assholes? On social media, in the news, and from the highest levels of government, kids are increasingly getting the message that being selfish, obnoxious and cruel is okay. Hate crimes among children and teens are rising, while compassion among teens has been dropping. We know, of course, that young people have the capacity for great empathy, resilience, and action, and we all want to bring up kids who will help build a better tomorrow. But how do we actually do this? How do we raise children who are kind, considerate, and ethical inside and outside the home, who will grow into adults committed to making the world a better place? How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a deeply researched, evidence-based primer that provides a fresh, often surprising perspective on parenting issues, from toddlerhood through the teenage years. First, Melinda outlines the traits we want our children to possess—including honesty, generosity, and antiracism—and then she provides scientifically-based strategies that will help parents instill those characteristics in their kids. Learn how to raise the kind of kids you actually want to hang out with—and who just might save the world.

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The Collapse of Parenting

The Collapse of Parenting How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups by Leonard Sax

In this New York Times bestseller, one of America’s premier physicians offers a must-read account of the new challenges facing parents today and a program for how we can better prepare our children to navigate the obstacles they face  In The Collapse of Parenting , internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people can be traced to parents abdicating their authority. The result is children who have no standard of right and wrong, who lack discipline, and who look to their peers and the Internet for direction. Sax shows how parents must reassert their authority - by limiting time with screens, by encouraging better habits at the dinner table, and by teaching humility and perspective - to renew their relationships with their children. Drawing on nearly thirty years of experience as a family physician and psychologist, along with hundreds of interviews with children, parents, and teachers, Sax offers a blueprint parents can use to help their children thrive in an increasingly complicated world.

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The Cyclone Mom Method- How to Call Upon Your God-Given Power to Remain Calm, In Control, and Confident as a Busy Mom - Danielle Thienel Cover Art

The Cyclone Mom Method- How to Call Upon Your God-Given Power to Remain Calm, In Control, and Confident as a Busy Mom

The Cyclone Mom Method- How to Call Upon Your God-Given Power to Remain Calm, In Control, and Confident as a Busy Mom by Danielle Thienel

As a mom, do you often feel overwhelmed and out of control in the midst of chaos? Do you struggle to find balance in your busy life while maintaining a strong connection to your faith? If so, The Cyclone Mom Method is the book you've been waiting for. It's time to take feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and lacking confidence out of your parenting journey! "The Cyclone Mom Method" offers a revolutionary approach to motherhood that will empower you to tap into your God-given strength and find peace amidst life's storms. Just like a cyclone storm can't live out its purpose without a calm center, neither can a mom. This book will help you become a Cyclone Mom, able to turn chaos into calm no matter what life throws at you. Learn to harness your inner strength and become the steady, peaceful core your family needs. In this inspiring book, certified life coach and Catholic mom Danielle Thienel introduces a faith-based method designed specifically for busy mothers. Drawing on her own experiences and years of coaching, Thienel provides practical strategies to help you remain calm, in control, and confident as you navigate the challenges of motherhood. The Cyclone Mom Method teaches you how to: Call upon your faith to face life's challenges with graceUnderstand the science behind your brain's reactions and harness its powerClarify your personal goals and mission as a motherImplement a five-step framework for balanced, purposeful livingProcess negative emotions in a healthy, productive way This book isn't just about surviving motherhood-it's about thriving and finding joy in every stage of your journey. Thienel guides you to view yourself as the calm center of life's cyclones, helping you make intentional choices that reflect your faith and values. With "The Cyclone Mom Method," you'll learn to: Elevate your relationship with yourself and boost your self-confidenceMaximize your role as a mother while maintaining your individual identityFind more time for prayer, self-care, and quality family momentsReduce stress and overwhelm in your daily lifeAlign your actions with God's will and your personal mission Packed with actionable advice, relatable anecdotes, and faith-based insights, this book is your roadmap to a more balanced, purposeful, and joy-filled motherhood. Whether you're a new mom or seasoned parent, "The Cyclone Mom Method" will empower you to step into your God-given power and become the mother you've always dreamed of being. Don't let another day pass feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water. Embrace The Cyclone Mom Method and discover the calm, control, and confidence you've been yearning for in your busy mom life.

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Parenting with a Narcissist: Winning the Battle for Your Children's Well-Being - Andrea Febrian Cover Art

Parenting with a Narcissist: Winning the Battle for Your Children's Well-Being

Parenting with a Narcissist: Winning the Battle for Your Children's Well-Being by Andrea Febrian

Are you struggling to raise emotionally healthy children while being married to a narcissistic spouse? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of how to navigate the challenges of parenting in a toxic family environment? If so, "Parenting with a Narcissist" is the essential guide you've been searching for. In this comprehensive book, you'll discover evidence-based strategies and practical tools to help you create a safe, nurturing home life for your children, even amidst the chaos of living with a narcissistic partner. With a perfect blend of real psychology theory, mindful parenting techniques, and actionable advice, this book empowers you to take control of your family's well-being and break the cycle of narcissistic abuse. Learn how to recognize the signs of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in your spouse and understand the impact their behavior has on your children's emotional development. Gain the knowledge and confidence needed to set healthy boundaries, communicate effectively, and shield your children from manipulation and gaslighting. You'll find valuable insights on: Creating a stable and emotionally safe home environment Implementing positive parenting strategies to foster resilience in your children Effective communication techniques for co-parenting with a narcissistic ex Protecting your children from parental alienation and loyalty conflicts Prioritizing self-care and building a strong support network Knowing when and how to seek professional help for yourself and your children Preparing for potential future scenarios, such as separation or divorce With real-life examples, expert advice, and a compassionate approach, "Parenting with a Narcissist" validates your experiences and offers a lifeline of hope. You'll discover that you're not alone in this journey and that it is possible to raise healthy, emotionally intelligent children despite the challenges of having a narcissistic co-parent. This book is a must-read for anyone parenting with a narcissistic husband or wife, as well as for therapists, counselors, and family support professionals. If you're searching for narcissistic abuse recovery, emotional abuse help, or childhood trauma healing, this book is the guide you need to navigate the difficult path ahead. Don't let narcissistic abuse define your children's lives. Break free from the cycle of dysfunction and discover the tools to create a brighter, healthier future for your family. "Parenting with a Narcissist" is your essential companion on this journey, offering the support, guidance, and empowerment you need to thrive. Keywords: parenting with a narcissist, narcissistic spouse, narcissistic abuse, narcissistic personality disorder, NPD, toxic family environment, dysfunctional family, emotionally healthy children, evidence-based strategies, practical parenting tools, mindful parenting, positive parenting, setting boundaries, effective communication, co-parenting with a narcissist, parental alienation, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, self-care, support network, separation, divorce, resilience, healthy relationships

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How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child - Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD Cover Art

How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child

How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child Your Blueprint to a Lifetime of Happiness and Success for Your Child by Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD

A groundbreaking approach to parenting that presents emotional maturity as the foundation for happy, resilient, successful children—from the clinical psychologist behind the New York Times bestseller Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Emotional maturity is the single most important quality a parent can help develop in their child—it enables a person to function autonomously, handle stress, flourish in diverse environments, form lasting relationships, and achieve personal and professional success. In How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child , Lindsay C. Gibson explains the cognitive, psychological, and social challenges children face, from forming strong attachments during infancy to dealing with emotions and achievement in early school age to establishing personal identity in the teenage years. At each stage, she offers compassionate guidance to help parents support their child's emotional development through the lens of the Seven Parental Mindsets for Maturity, including: My Child Is a Unique Individual With Their Own InterestsMy Child is Vulnerable and Requires ProtectionMy Child Has Psychological and Emotional Needs That Must Be Met Identifying common traps and behaviors to avoid and explaining why striving to be a “perfect parent” is impossible and unhealthy, this book helps parents nurture their children's emotional maturity—and feel good while doing it.

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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 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

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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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What to Do When You're Having Two

What to Do When You're Having Two The Twins Survival Guide from Pregnancy Through the First Year by Natalie Diaz

Revised and updated in 2020 The creator of Twiniversity delivers an essential update to her must-have manual to having twins, now with expanded info on twin pregnancy and tandem breastfeeding, and advice on the best gear to help save your sanity. With almost two times as many sets of twins today as there were forty years ago,  What to Do When You're Having Two  has quickly become the definitive resource for expectant and new parents of multiples. A mom of fraternal twins and a world-renowned expert on parenting multiples, author Natalie Diaz launched Twiniversity, the world's leading global resource for twin parenting information and support online. Now, with her expanded edition of  What to Do , she includes new information on breastfeeding, gear, sleep, and having two when you already have one, as well as:    • creating your twin birth plan,    • maintaining a realistic sleep schedule,    • managing tandem breastfeeding,    • stocking up on what you'll need (and knowing what high-tech products are now available and what's a waste of money), and    • building a special bond with each of your twins. Accessible, informative, and humorous,  What to Do When You're Having Two  is the must-have manual for every parent of twins.

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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons

Strong Mothers, Strong Sons Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men by Meg Meeker

A timely and empowering book featuring “solid, practical advice for women on how to properly nurture their sons” ( Kirkus Reviews ). Boys today face unique challenges and pressures, and the burden on mothers to guide their children through them can feel overwhelming. Calling upon over thirty years of experience as a pediatrician and a mother of four, Meg Meeker, M.D., shares the secrets that every mother needs to know in order to strengthen—or rebuild—her relationship with her son, including: • the crucial role mothers play in teaching their sons to respect women as they grow up • the importance of conveying the values of hard work, community service, and a well-developed inner life • the natural traps mothers of boys often fall into—and how to avoid them • the key to raising sons without emotional baggage and limitations • the best ways to survive the moments when the going gets tough and a mom’s natural ways of communicating—talking, analyzing, exploring—only fuel the fire By providing encouragement, education, and essential advice, this empowering book offers a road map to help mothers find the strength and confidence to raise extraordinary sons—so that they will become the men they are meant to be.

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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters The 30-Day Challenge by Meg Meeker M.D.

Dr. Meg Meeker issues fathers thirty days of challenges to help strengthen their relationships with their daughters. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: The 30-Day Challenge is the highly anticipated follow-up companion to the national bestseller, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker. The 30-Day Challenge takes readers through thirty practical father-daughter activities, meant to strengthen dads in their parenting roles, while also creating honest and thriving relationships.

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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, 5th Edition

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, 5th Edition A New Step-by-Step Guide for a Good Night's Sleep by Marc Weissbluth, M.D.

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.

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The Fifth Trimester

The Fifth Trimester The Working Mom's Guide to Style, Sanity, and Success After Baby by Lauren Smith Brody

Packed with honest, funny, and comforting advice—“a book you MUST read if you are returning to work after the birth of a child…. I loved it and you will too.” — New York Times bestselling author Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D. The first three trimesters (and the fourth—those blurry newborn days) are for the baby, but the Fifth Trimester is when the working mom is born. A funny, tells-it-like-it-is guide for new mothers coping with the demands of returning to the real world after giving birth, The Fifth Trimester contains advice from 800 moms, including: •The boss-approved way to ask for flextime (and more money!) •How to know if it’s more than “just the baby blues” •How to pump breastmilk on an airplane (or, if you must, in a bathroom) •What military science knows about working through sleep deprivation •Your new sixty-second get-out-of-the-house beauty routine •How to turn your commute into a mini–therapy session •Your daycare tour or nanny interview, totally decoded

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The Ministry of Motherhood

The Ministry of Motherhood Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children by Sally Clarkson

Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling. A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straightening and cleaning the house, and caring for children. These jobs all are necessary and crucially important. But in the dailyness of providing for a child’ s physical, emotional, and social needs, vital opportunities for spiritual nurture and training can be overlooked. This doesn’t have to be the case. You can focus your energy on what matters most. Learn how you can: • Make Life’s Mundane and Nitty-Gritty Moments Work for You and Not Against You. • Discover Ways to Make Character-Building a Natural Part of Live. • Teach Your Child in the Same Way Jesus Taught the Disciples. • Pass on Crucial Gifts that Will Serve Your Family for a Lifetime. Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples–a model that will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable Ministry of Motherhood.

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Summary & Analysis of Hunt, Gather, Parent

Summary & Analysis of Hunt, Gather, Parent What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans A Guide to Michaeleen Doucleff's Book by SNAP Summaries

In Hunt, Gather, Parent , Michaeleen Doucleff explores why raising kids is so hard today and offers time-tested strategies that parents can use to make their lives easier and get their children to be more cooperative and confident. What does this SNAP Summary Include? Synopsis of the original book Key takeaways from each chapter How Western parenting differs from other styles of parenting around the world Ways to motivate children that are more effective than praise and rewards Tools to transmit desirable values and behaviors Editorial Review Background on Michaeleen Doucleff About the Original Book: Many Western parents would not imagine not praising, rewarding or punishing their children, not buying them toys, or leaving them to sleep on their own schedules. Yet this is the norm in many indigenous communities around the world, and the children raised this way turn out to be more helpful and self-assured than their Western counterparts. Drawing from science, her experiences as a mother, and her observations living within indigenous communities in Mexico, Tanzania, and the Arctic, Michaeleen Doucleff explains how parents can get their children to do chores voluntarily, behave appropriately, and grow into kind and self-sufficient people. Any parent who feels exhausted or defeated by all the work and yelling they have to do at home will find Hunt, Gather, Parent a handy guide to reclaiming their life. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Hunt, Gather, Parent . SNAP Summaries is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. If you are the author, publisher, or representative of the original work, please contact info[at]snapsummaries.com with any questions or concerns.

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The Nurture Revolution

The Nurture Revolution Grow Your Baby's Brain and Transform Their Mental Health through the Art of Nurtured Parenting by Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD

Research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book by a neuroscientist and parent, bringing to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD's work began with the goal of developing new treatments for poor mental health; she dreamed of creating a new medication to address conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress. Over time, she realized that science had already uncovered a powerful medicine for alleviating mental health struggles, but the answer wasn’t a pill. It was a preventative approach: when babies' receive nurturing care in the first three years of life, it builds strong, resilient brains. How can parents best set their children up for success? In this revelatory book, Dr. Kirshenbaum makes plain that nurture is a preventative medicine against mental health issues. She challenges the idea that the way to cultivate independence is through letting babies cry it out or sleep alone; instead, the way to raise a confident, securely attached child is to lean in to nurture, to hold your infant as much as you want, support their emotions, engage in back-and-forth conversations, be present and compassionate when your baby is stressed, and share sleep.  Research has proven that nurturing experiences transform lives. Nurturing is a gift of resilience and health parents can give the next generation simply by following their instincts to care for their young.

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