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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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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 Expectant Father - Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash Rudick Cover Art

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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The Collapse of Parenting - Leonard Sax Cover Art

The Collapse of Parenting

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

"Dr. Leonard Sax's  The Collapse of Parenting  should be required reading for all parents."―Dr. Nancy Kehoe, author of Wrestling with Our Inner Angels In The Collapse of Parenting , internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of depression and anxiety among young people can be traced to parents abdicating their authority. The result is children who lack self-control, who look to their peers and to social media for direction. Sax shows how parents can and must reassert their authority—for example by limiting screen time, by prioritizing the family, and by teaching humility and perspective—to renew their relationships with their children.      In this new edition, completely revised and updated with new stories, new evidence, and new recommendations, Dr. Sax provides concrete guidance for parents seeking to help their children fulfill their potential in the midst of a toxic culture. Drawing on more than 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 broken world.

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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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"Stop Yelling and Love Me More, Please Mom!" Positive Parenting Is Easier Than You Think - Jennifer N. Smith Cover Art

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

"Stop Yelling and Love Me More, Please Mom!" Positive Parenting Is Easier Than You Think by Jennifer N. Smith

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

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Have a New Kid by Friday - Dr. Kevin Leman Cover Art

Have a New Kid by Friday

Have a New Kid by Friday How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days by Dr. Kevin Leman

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

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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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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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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

A hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, featuring life-changing, real-world advice.   “Preserve the greatest gift you will ever give your baby: a loving relationship between the baby's parents” —John Gottman, clinical psychologist and author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work   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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Failure to Launch - Mark McConville, Ph.D. Cover Art

Failure to Launch

Failure to Launch Why Your Twentysomething Hasn't Grown Up...and What to Do About It by Mark McConville, Ph.D.

From an expert in adolescent psychology comes a groundbreaking, timely, and necessary guide for parents of the 2.2 million young adults in America who are struggling to find their way in the world. In Dr. Mark McConville's decades of experience as a family clinical psychologist, perhaps no problem has been more fraught than that of young adults who fail to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood. These kids--technically adults--just can't get it together: They can't hold a job, they struggle to develop meaningful relationships, and they often end up back in their parents' spare bedroom or on the couch. In fact, studies show that 1 in 4 Americans aged 25 to 34 neither work nor attend school, and it's a problem that spans all socioeconomic and geographic boundaries. McConville investigates the root causes of this problem: Why are modern kids "failing to launch" in ever-increasing numbers? The key, McConville has found, is that they are struggling with three critical skills that are necessary to make the transition from childhood to adulthood--finding a sense of purpose, developing administrative responsibility, and cultivating interdependence. In Failure to Launch , McConville breaks these down into achievable, accessible goals and offers a practical guide for the whole family, to help parents instill those skills in their young adults--and to get their kids into the real world, ready to start their lives.

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The Soul of Discipline - Kim John Payne Cover Art

The Soul of Discipline

The Soul of Discipline The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance- From Toddlers to Teens by Kim John Payne

In this groundbreaking book, parenting expert and acclaimed author of the bestselling book Simplicity Parenting Kim John Payne, M.Ed., flips the script on children’s challenging or defiant behavior and lays out an elegantly simple plan to support parents in establishing loving, age-sensitive boundaries that help children feel safe and settled. In short: What looks like misbehavior is actually your children’s signal that they’re feeling lost, that they are trying to find direction and looking to you to guide them back on course.   Payne gives parents heartwarming help and encouragement by combining astute observations with sensitive and often funny stories from his long career as a parent educator and a school and family counselor. In accessible language, he explains the relevance of current brain- and child-development studies to day-to-day parenting. Breaking the continuum of childhood into three stages, Payne says that parents need to play three different roles, each corresponding to one of those stages, to help steer children through their emotional growth and inevitable challenging times:   • The Governor, who is comfortably and firmly in charge—setting limits and making decisions for the early years up to around the age of eight • The Gardener, who watches for emotional growth and makes decisions based on careful listening, assisting tweens in making plans that take the whole family’s needs into account • The Guide, who is both a sounding board and moral compass for emerging adults, helping teens build a sense of their life’s direction as a way to influence healthy decision making   Practical and rooted in common sense, The Soul of Discipline gives parents permission to be warm and nurturing but also calm and firm (not overreactive). It gives clear, doable strategies to get things back on track for parents who sense that their children’s behavior has fallen into a troubling pattern. And best of all, it provides healthy direction to the entire family so parents can spend less time and energy on outmoded, punitive discipline and more on connecting with and enjoying their kids. Advance praise for The Soul of Discipline   “The Soul of Discipline offers practical tools for helping parents implement discipline that’s respectful and effective, but the book is so much more. Kim John Payne offers a framework to guide parents in making decisions about why, when, and how to hold tighter reins as we build skills in our children, and why, when, and how to loosen the reins as we scaffold freedom.” —Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., co-author of No-Drama Discipline   “This book gets deep inside the challenge of getting along with children and teens and thinks deeply about what they need from us to become strong and self-managing. It elevates discipline to what it should be—a caring process of helping kids orient to the world and live in it happily and well.” —Steve Biddulph, author of The New Manhood   “Kim Payne provides a useful model for choosing our parenting stance—Governor, Gardener, or Guide—depending on the situation. Most powerfully, Payne begins with the radical view that children are not disobedient but rather disoriented. The upshot of this shift in perspective is that discipline is about helping children orient themselves effectively, not about controlling or chastising.” —Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., author of Playful Parenting

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'Til Death Do We Parent - Jess Hilarious Cover Art

'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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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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The Importance of Being Little - Erika Christakis Cover Art

The Importance of Being Little

The Importance of Being Little What Young Children Really Need from Grownups by Erika Christakis

“Christakis . . . expertly weaves academic research, personal experience and anecdotal evidence into her book . . . a bracing and convincing case that early education has reached a point of crisis . . . her book is a rare thing: a serious work of research that also happens to be well-written and personal . . . engaging and important.”  --Washington Post "What kids need from grown-ups (but aren't getting)...an impassioned plea for educators and parents to put down the worksheets and flash cards, ditch the tired craft projects (yes, you, Thanksgiving Handprint Turkey) and exotic vocabulary lessons, and double-down on one, simple word: play." --NPR The New York Times bestseller that provides a  bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young children learn best by taking the child’s eye view of the learning environment   To a four-year-old watching bulldozers at a construction site or chasing butterflies in flight, the world is awash with promise. Little children come into the world hardwired to learn in virtually any setting and about any matter. Yet in today’s preschool and kindergarten classrooms, learning has been reduced to scripted lessons and suspect metrics that too often undervalue a child’s intelligence while overtaxing the child’s growing brain. These mismatched expectations wreak havoc on the family: parents fear that if they choose the “wrong” program, their child won’t get into the “right” college. But Yale early childhood expert Erika Christakis says our fears are wildly misplaced. Our anxiety about preparing and safeguarding our children’s future seems to have reached a fever pitch at a time when, ironically, science gives us more certainty than ever before that young children are exceptionally strong thinkers.             In her pathbreaking book, Christakis explains what it’s like to be a young child in America today, in a world designed by and for adults, where we have confused schooling with learning. She offers real-life solutions to real-life issues, with nuance and direction that takes us far beyond the usual prescriptions for fewer tests, more play . She looks at children’s use of language, their artistic expressions, the way their imaginations grow, and how they build deep emotional bonds to stretch the boundaries of their small worlds. Rather than clutter their worlds with more and more stuff, sometimes the wisest course for us is to learn how to get out of their way.             Christakis’s message is energizing and reassuring: young children are inherently powerful, and they (and their parents) will flourish when we learn new ways of restoring the vital early learning environment to one that is best suited to the littlest learners. This bold and pragmatic challenge to the conventional wisdom peels back the mystery of childhood, revealing a place that’s rich with possibility.

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365 Manners Kids Should Know - Sheryl Eberly Cover Art

365 Manners Kids Should Know

365 Manners Kids Should Know Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children and Teens Learn Etiquette by Sheryl Eberly

If you’ve ever cringed at the sight of your ten-year-old waltzing through the neighbor’s front door without an invitation, or struggled to teach your teenager proper “netiquette” for navigating the complicated world of social networks, you know the importance of teaching kids that manners matter.   Sheryl Eberly’s bestselling 365 Manners Kids Should Know gives clever and insightful advice for the myriad situations where consideration counts, but is sometimes forgotten. This new edition incorporates tips for every aspect of digital communication into her straight-forward format.   Using a smart one-manner-a-day organization, parents, grandparents, and teachers alike can find practical ways to teach essential manners like:   -    When and where it’s appropriate to text -    How to write a thank-you note -    The proper way to handle an online bully -    How to behave at events like birthday parties, weddings,and religious services   Full of role-playing exercises, games, and other activities that adults can do with children, 365 Manners Kids Should Know explains not only what manners to teach, but also how—and at what ages—to present them.  

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Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years, 2nd Edition - Dr. Walter Cook M.D. & Dr. Kelsey Klaas M.D. Cover Art

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years, 2nd Edition

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years, 2nd Edition Revised and Updated by Dr. Walter Cook M.D. & Dr. Kelsey Klaas M.D.

Not every parenting journey looks alike. In this best-selling reference guide, the parents and childcare experts at Mayo Clinic offer a trusted manual on expected—and not so expected—developments that can occur during your baby’s first years. Updated and Revised 2nd edition. While new and experienced parents alike find that every baby brings its own set of challenges, the Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby ’ s First Years offers informative guidance on standard childcare practices, like proper nutrition, indoor and outdoor safety, diapers and toilet training, comforting a fussy baby, and more. However, more dilemmas face modern-day parents than ever before. This revised reference guide also gives essential—and actually attainable—advice for a new generation of parents, one that faces challenges like single parenthood, work-life balance, delayed child growth and development, and the potential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and other newborn conditions. Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby’ s First Years combines everything you need to know about your baby’s first three years in an easy-to-read, convenient guide you can keep and reference throughout every stage of your child’s first years. With a detailed, month-to-month calendar, learn what to expect of your baby’s growth and development during the first 36 months of its life, and what steps you can take to ensure a foundation of healthy growth and development. While there is no built-in instruction manual for raising a child, Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby ’ s First Years offers expert advice on everything you may need to know about caring for your little one.

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Capable - Sissy Goff & David Thomas Cover Art

Capable

Capable How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience by Sissy Goff & David Thomas

Discover the Missing Piece of Your Child's Ability to Thrive · Helps parents raise confident, capable children who believe they can do hard things, work to find long-term solutions to problems, and don't give up when faced with complications · Comprehensive guide from renowned counselors and parenting experts · Backed by up-to-date research and filled with practical strategies that actually work Today's kids face unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Despite our best efforts, our children continue to struggle with internal and external pressures that impact their mental health. If we're doing all we can to make sure our kids are happy, why aren't they?  Beloved therapists, speakers, and authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas have discovered the key is found in one word: capable . Capable kids are confident kids who don't shrink from challenges. They're resilient kids who get back up when life knocks them down. They're thriving kids because they have a deep belief in their ability to do hard things, overcome roadblocks, and keep moving forward. In Capable , Sissy and David draw on their more than fifty years of combined counseling experience to offer a clinically sound, emotionally attuned, faith-informed approach to help kids build the resilience they need in today's world. Through evidence-based insight and practical guidance, Sissy and David equip you to nurture capability--the internalized belief that a child can face adversity, navigate challenges, manage stress, and build confidence in who they are and who God has made them to be.

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The Conscious Parent - Shefali Tsabary Cover Art

The Conscious Parent

The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary

What if the 'perfect parent' myth is destroying your confidence and your child's development? Across the globe, parents like Priya and Rani are paralyzed by the overwhelming pressure to be perfect. The truth? Rigid routines and expert-recommended practices often backfire, creating anxiety and stifling growth. The solution? Conscious parenting. This book reveals the neuroscience of imperfection, the power of emotional attunement, and how to leverage neuroplasticity for your child's development. You'll discover: How to ditch the 'perfect parent' trap and embrace flexibility; The science behind emotional attunement and why it matters more than routines; Tactical experiments to build resilience and emotional intelligence in your child; Real-world stories of parents who transformed their families by prioritizing presence over perfection. For one week, put away the apps, the flashcards, and the rigid schedules. Instead, spend 15 minutes each day engaging in unstructured play with your child. Observe the shifts in your anxiety and their happiness. This is your journey to becoming a conscious parent. Your child deserves nothing less. Start today.

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The New Parents' Guide to Surviving the First Eight Weeks - Molly Morgan Cover Art

The New Parents' Guide to Surviving the First Eight Weeks

The New Parents' Guide to Surviving the First Eight Weeks From Pregnancy Through Those First Crucial Months With Your Newborn by Molly Morgan

Having your first child is terrifying. You know people have been having babies forever, so it can't be that hard-but then again, everyone won't stop telling you how impossibly hard it will be. You know your life is about to change drastically, but you don't quite understand what that means. You think you want to be a parent, but... what if you don't like it? And if that weren't enough stress, the minute the social media algorithm even suspects you might be pregnant, you're bombarded with ads designed to keep you afraid: Buy this or your baby will never sleep. Buy this or your baby won't be smart. Buy this or your baby will get sick from chemicals. Here's the truth: advertisers want to keep you afraid because scared people spend. If you're expecting your first child and feeling totally overwhelmed by the unknown, you're in the right place. This is the brutally honest, shame-free guide for overwhelmed first-time parents who need to tune out the noise and get only the information they actually need to survive those early weeks-while preserving their sanity and wellbeing. In this book, you'll learn: - What you actually need to prepare for the baby (and what you don't) - Which registry items are essential and which are just marketing noise - How to do basic baby care-diaper changes, feeds, burping, and leaving the house - How to give yourself grace when the baby industry wants to keep you scared and spending Why focus on just the first eight weeks? There's a lot to learn about raising a child, but right now, you're not preparing for your child's sixteenth birthday. All you need are the basics to get through the first few months. After that, you'll have your bearings-instead of drowning in worry-planning before you've even met your child. Above all, this book is a reminder that you don't need to do it all. You just need to keep your baby alive, protect your sanity, and show up with love. This book helps you filter out the "shoulds" and focus on what matters most: your family.

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The Empty Nest

The Empty Nest Your Changing Family, Your New Direction by Celia Dodd

Newly updated, The Empty Nest is an uplifting , practical and inspiring guide to adjusting to life after your children leave home. More than half a million parents confront the empty nest for the first time each year. It is one of the most challenging phases of parenting, often creating feelings of loss, lack of purpose and crisis of identity which can lead to depression. Yet it receives little recognition. And contrary to popular opinion it doesn't only affect women who've put their careers on hold: working mothers and fathers suffer too. Equally, it can be a period of liberation and discovery of new challenges, when marriages long overstressed by childcare can be rejuvenated. The Empty Nest includes case studies documenting a wide range of experiences of parents living through an empty nest; expert comment and advice; plenty of practical ideas, inspiration and tips. This encouraging, empowering books helps you to focus on the positive as well as how to handle the changing relationship with your children to ensure a fulfilling and good relationship going forward, an area of parenting often ignored.

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The Baby Owner's Manual

The Baby Owner's Manual by Louis Borgenicht, M.D.

What if the secret to happy parenting isn't perfection, but something far simpler? Imagine waking up every day knowing you're doing enough. No more guilt, no more stress, just a deep, unshakable confidence in your parenting. This is the power of 'good enough' parenting. In this book, you'll discover the science-backed framework that has helped thousands of parents ditch the perfection myth and raise resilient, happy kids. You'll learn how to navigate sleep training, discipline, nutrition, and emotional development without sacrificing your sanity. Say goodbye to the chaos and hello to a calmer, more joyful parenting journey. Your child—and you—will thank you for it. Ready to transform your parenting experience? Start reading now and take the first step towards a happier, healthier family life.

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Meditations for Adoptive Parents

Meditations for Adoptive Parents by Vernell Klassen Miller

Meditations for Adoptive Parents serves as a trusted confidant for those who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption. This heartfelt collection of meditations celebrates adoption as an act of grace mirroring God’s own redeeming love for us, of family adoption as a sacred experience—a model of the redemption offered by God through Jesus. Author and educator Vernell Klassen Miller offers 30 days of encouragement and wisdom for new families through devotionals, poetry, Scripture, prayers, and readings. Brimming with real-life examples from the author’s own journey as the parent of four adopted children, this insightful volume offers what every Christian adoptive family can use—a pause for spiritual nourishment amid the ongoing journey of raising children.

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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 Spanish edition now available: Mamás de Guardia: Siguientes pasos del cuidado infantil: 6-15 meses (Moms on Call Spanish Edition)

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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 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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Mom Needs a Moment

Mom Needs a Moment How to Stop Your Reaction Before It Starts... and Become a Calmer, Happier, More Connected Parent by Dr. Cassidy Freitas

A warm and authoritative guide to maternal mental health, offering real solutions, by popular online therapist Dr. Cassidy Freitas. “Dr. Cassidy helps moms see what’s actually happening underneath the snap and the spiral, and learn practical ways to get steady again.” —Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside “This book is a lifeline for parents … I couldn’t put it down, and walked away truly feeling like a better parent, and human.” —Kristin Gallant, co-founder of Big Little Feeling Motherhood is messy. Mom Needs a Moment is for the moms who find themselves losing their temper more than they’d like. Or shutting down when things feel too loud or too much. Or who are tired of snapping, spiraling, or second-guessing themselves ... and want to understand why this keeps happening, and how to change it. Dr. Cassidy invites mothers to see that much of what they carry didn’t start with them, and that they have the power to choose what continues and what ends. So how do we break the cycle? By finding what Dr. Cassidy calls margins : the spaces we can create (mental, emotional, physical, and relational) that allow us to respond differently. Margins help us catch ourselves in the moment, regulate our nervous systems, and make more intentional choices. They are where we pause, breathe, notice, soften, and shift. Weaving together stories from her own messy motherhood moments with the tools she’s gathered as a therapist, Dr. Cassidy shows how margins can help you feel less reactive, more connected, and more like yourself again.

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Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham

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

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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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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions A Journal of My Son's First Year by Anne Lamott

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of Bird by Bird brings her brilliant combination of humor and warmth to a "smart, funny, and comforting" chronicle of single motherhood ( Los Angeles Times Book Review ). It’s not like she’s the only woman to ever have a baby. At thirty-five. On her own. But Anne Lamott makes it all fresh in her now-classic account of how she and her son and numerous friends and neighbors and some strangers survived and thrived in that all important first year. From finding out that her baby is a boy (and getting used to the idea) to finding out that her best friend and greatest supporter Pam will die of cancer (and not getting used to that idea), with a generous amount of wit and faith (but very little piousness), Lamott narrates the great and small events that make up a woman’s life. "Lamott is a wonderfully lithe writer .... Anyone who has ever had a hard time facing a perfectly ordinary day will identify." — Chicago Tribune

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Anger Management For Explosive Parents

Anger Management For Explosive Parents Super Strategies for Moms and Dads to Calm Your Temper, Understand Your Triggers, and Control Your Emotions by Remington James

Tired of losing your temper? Discover simple strategies to master your emotions and foster a peaceful home environment... Is keeping your temper in check a constant battle, leaving you losing patience with your kids time and again? Do you find yourself regretting how you react to your children, wishing you could respond with more calm and understanding? Are you trying to escape the cycle of anger, but it instead leaves you engulfed in frustration and guilt? Take a deep breath because you're not alone... Many fellow parents are in your shoes, facing the same uphill battle. Balancing the chaos of parenting life, keeping your cool, and nurturing a loving relationship with your kids can feel like you're carrying an enormous weight. It's tough, right? But guess what? There is no need to lose hope because better days are ahead. It doesn't matter whether you're struggling with anger management or simply trying to build stronger connections with your kids; this guide is here to lend you a helping hand. With its 10-strategy toolkit, you'll be ready to start your journey toward a peaceful family life without letting your anger get the better of you. Here's just a glimpse of what you will discover: The C.A.L.M.S. anger management toolkit - a comprehensive blueprint to help you manage anger and promote a peaceful family environment effectivelyHow to master clear and respectful communication to foster understanding and strengthen family bondsA 5-step guide to seamlessly integrate effective anger management principles into your daily routine, helping you consistently apply techniques for emotional wellnessHow to quickly regain composure during stressful parenting moments, ensuring a peaceful environment for you and your children15+ strategies for resolving conflicts with minimal emotional drain, promoting a harmonious home lifePractical mindfulness exercises that can be easily integrated into your routine to alleviate stress and enhance emotional well-beingTechniques to develop a deeper understanding of your emotions and their impact on your parenting, leading to more mindful interactionsAdvice on building a supportive network to aid in emotional regulation and provide encouragement10 actionable strategies to achieve lasting improvements in your emotional health and family dynamics, ensuring a more harmonious home And much more. Picture a household where peace reigns, mutual understanding is the norm, and relationships are strong and loving. This is the amazing journey you'll embark on as you explore the transformative techniques of anger management and mindful parenting. Whether you're new to these ideas or seeking advanced methods to enhance your skills, this book will be your trusted resource.

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Matrescence

Matrescence On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Lucy Jones

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION • From the acclaimed author of Losing Eden (“Powerful, beautifully written”—Anthony Doerr) an important, moving, passionate and passionately written inquiry—personal and scientific—into what happens—mentally, spiritually, physically, during the process of becoming a mother, from pregnancy and childbirth to early motherhood and what this profound process tells us about the way we live now. “I read your book, or more accurately devoured it! Loved it . . . It will be the new classic text in Motherhood Studies.” -Andrea O’Reilly, founder, Motherhood Studies “The best book I’ve ever read about motherhood. Matrescence is essential reading, bloody and alive, roaring and ready to change conversations.” –Jude Rogers, The Observer (UK) In this important and ground-breaking, deeply personal investigation, Jones writes of the emerging concept of “matrescence” – the wholeness of becoming a mother. Drawing on her own experiences of twice becoming a mother, as well as exploring the latest research in the fields of neuroscience and evolutionary biology; psychoanalysis and existential therapy; sociology, economics and ecology, Jones writes of the physical and emotional changes in the maternal mind, body, and spirit and shows us how these changes are far more profound, wild, and enduring than have been previously explored or written about. Part memoir, part scientific and health reporting, part social critique, ecological philosophy, eco-feminism and nature writing, Matrescence is a kind of whodunnit, ferreting out with the most nuanced, searing and honest observations, why mothers throughout this heightened transition are at a breaking point, and what the institution of intensive, isolated motherhood can tell us about our still-dominant social and cultural myths. “Jones seems to come as close as it’s possible to describing this indescribable moment in a woman’s life.” –Joanna Pocock, The Spectator (UK)

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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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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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What to Expect the Second Year

What to Expect the Second Year From 12 to 24 Months by Heidi Murkoff

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

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Human Raised

Human Raised Nurturing Connection, Curiosity & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI by Dana Suskind, MD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author Dana Suskind, a timely, urgent guide to parenting in the age of artificial intelligence—and protecting what matters most in childhood “A stunning book about how to protect our children—and our humanity—in the age of AI." —Adam Grant "Hope is not lost. It’s right here. If there is a young person in your life, Human Raised is for you." —Angela Duckworth As AI enters nurseries, playrooms, and classrooms, parents are being sold a “smart” childhood at every turn. This book is a guide to protecting the most important label of all: human raised. In her groundbreaking book Thirty Million Words , Dr. Suskind revealed the extraordinary power of parent talk and interaction in building children’s brains. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, the stakes of that nurturing interaction have become even clearer. New AI applications demonstrate what technology can replicate—but they also illuminate what it cannot: the capacity of human interaction to build not just children’s skills but their very capacity for human connection. Human Raised reveals the possibilities and perils of using AI and related technologies for child-rearing. From monitors that decode cries, to smart cribs that soothe babies to sleep, to interactive chatbots designed to engage an inquisitive toddler, the parenting landscape is shifting fast—and Dr. Suskind helps parents navigate this uncharted territory with clarity and confidence. Readers will learn four guiding principles for raising children alongside AI: H uman connection is irreplaceable O wn your imperfections P rotect the early years E nhance—don’t replace—connectionThe book also offers a concrete evaluation framework to help parents (and anyone shaping children’s environments) assess individual technologies, along with evidence-based guidance for fostering the skills children will need to thrive in an AI-driven future. Critical thinking, empathy, creativity, and resilience form what Suskind calls the Human Edge—capabilities no algorithm can replicate and no artificial teacher can cultivate. Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and the lived experience of countless families, Human Raised prepares parents to act as essential guardians to the gateway between AI and their children’s developing minds—keeping human connection, in all its beautiful imperfection, at the center of childhood.

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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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Jo Frost's Toddler Rules

Jo Frost's Toddler Rules Your 5-Step Guide to Shaping Proper Behavior by Jo Frost

From the beloved TV disciplinarian and bestselling author of  Supernanny  comes an amazingly simple five-step program to help parents tame tantrums, prevent bad behavior, and create long-term peace and stability in the home.   SILVER MEDAL WINNER, NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS AWARDS Jo Frost has always had a natural gift for connecting with kids, and for helping parents navigate milestones with practical know-how and ease. With the success of her hit TV shows Supernanny, Extreme Parental Guidance, and Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost, she’s proven her ability to expertly rein in unacceptable conduct and bring peace and stability to millions of homes worldwide. Now, in this invaluable book, she shows you how to identify and eliminate toddler tantrums, and curb behaviors in other child rearing areas. Frost’s effective five-step program for disciplined parenting addresses such challenges as   • Sleep: winning those nightly battles—going to bed and staying there • Food: what to cook, trying new things, and enjoying meal times • Play: sharing toys, defusing squabbles, developing social skills • Learning: listening, language, and development • Manners: teaching respect, showing examples, and positive praise   The key to achieving success with these Toddler Rules is Frost’s proven S.O.S. method: Step Back, Observe, Step In. Complete with troubleshooting tips for living tantrum-free, this welcome, honest, straightforward guide has all you need to help your children grow, thrive, and make family time even more precious. Praise for Jo Frost’s Toddler Rules   “The indomitable Frost shares both her wisdom and experience for parents of toddlers. The five rules . . . are presented in her charming and conversational tone and provide not only a foundation for sanity but sure scaffolding to greater learning and happier parenting. . . . Frost is a favorite with many, and her engaging manner carries into her written work.” — Library Journal (starred review) “Common-sense and practical advice on raising young children by an expert in the field . . . A full chapter devoted to handling temper tantrums is an added bonus for parents in crisis mode.” — Kirkus Reviews

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How To Raise Successful People

How To Raise Successful People Simple Lessons for Radical Results by Esther Wojcicki

The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested parenting methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. Esther Wojcicki—“Woj” to her many friends and admirers—is famous for three things: teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of kids, inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs, and raising three daughters who have each become famously successful. What do these three accomplishments have in common? They’re the result of TRICK, Woj’s secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Simple lessons, but the results are radical. Wojcicki’s methods for building resilience in kids are the opposite of helicopter parenting. As we face an epidemic of parental anxiety, Woj is here to say: relax. Talk to infants as if they are adults. Allow teenagers to pick projects that relate to the real world and their own passions, and let them figure out how to complete them. Above all, let your child lead. How to Raise Successful People offers essential lessons for child development, raising, educating, and managing people to their highest potential. Change your parenting, change the world. In this essential guide to child rearing, you’ll discover proven strategies to reclaim your confidence as a parent: Move Beyond Helicopter Parenting: Learn why Woj’s methods are the opposite of anxious, over-involved parenting and how to relax and let your child lead. Master the TRICK Method: Implement the five core values—Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness—that are the secret to raising self-driven, capable people. Foster Radical Independence: Allow your children to choose projects they’re passionate about and figure out how to complete them, building real-world skills and confidence. Raise Successful People: Apply the same tried-and-tested principles Esther Wojcicki used to raise three daughters who became famously successful CEOs and a UCSF professor.

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Motherless Mothers

Motherless Mothers How Losing a Mother Shapes the Parent You Become by Hope Edelman

"Edelman illuminates the transformative power of understanding mother loss [and] offers essential wisdom." —  Library Journal When Hope Edelman,  author of the  New York Times  bestseller  Motherless Daughters,  became a parent, she found herself revisiting the loss of her mother in ways she had never anticipated. Now the mother of two young girls, Edelman set out to learn how the loss of a mother to death or abandonment can affect the ways women raise their own children. In  Motherless Mothers , Edelman uses her own story as a prism to reveal the unique anxieties and desires that these women experience as they raise their children without the help of a living maternal guide. In an impeccably researched, luminously written book enriched by the voices of the mothers themselves—and filled with practical insight and advice from experienced professionals—she examines their parenting choices, their triumphs, and their fears, and offers motherless mothers the guidance and support they want and need.

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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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From Diapers to Dating - Debra W. Haffner Cover Art

From Diapers to Dating

From Diapers to Dating A Parent's Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children - From Infancy to Middle School by Debra W. Haffner

This widely recommended parenting guide offers a wealth of practical techniques to help you identify and communicate your own values about sexuality to your children, infants to age twelve. In this revised edition, acclaimed parenting educator Debra Haffner covers the latest research and addresses issues of timely concern, including Internet safety. The book includes: "Values Exercises" to help you identify and communicate your beliefs to your children "Special Issues" to advise you on discussing difficult topics "Teachable Moments" to help you recognize opportunities or entry points into a discussion of important issues. "I believe it is up to you and your partner to decide on the messages and values you want to give your child about sexuality," Haffner writes. "It is your right and your responsibility to share them with your child."

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Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide

Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide How to Make Safe, Sensible Decisions about the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives by Aviva Jill Romm

• A balanced, comprehensive guide to routine childhood vaccinations that offers parents the information they need to make the right choices for their child. • Fairly examines the pros and cons of this highly charged issue. Deciding whether or when to vaccinate a child is one of the most important--and most difficult--health-care decisions a parent will ever make. The recent increase in the number of vaccinations recommended and the concurrent controversies about whether vaccinations are safe or even effective have left many parents confused and concerned. Midwife, herbalist, and mother of four, Aviva Jill Romm sifts through the spate of current research on vaccine safety and efficacy and offers a sensible, balanced discussion of the pros and cons of each routine childhood vaccination. She presents the full spectrum of options available to parents: full vaccination on a standardized or individualized schedule, selective vaccination, or no vaccinations at all. Negotiating daycare and school requirements, dealing with other parents, and traveling with an unvaccinated child are covered in detail. The book also suggests ways to strengthen children's immune systems and maintain optimal health and offers herbal and homeopathic remedies for childhood ailments. Emphasizing that no single approach is appropriate for every child, the author guides parents as they make the choices that are right for their child.

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Potty Training for Boys in Three Days: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Help Your Son Quickly and Faster - Mrs Mary Van Tiddler Cover Art

Potty Training for Boys in Three Days: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Help Your Son Quickly and Faster

Potty Training for Boys in Three Days: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Help Your Son Quickly and Faster by Mrs Mary Van Tiddler

If You Want To Get Your Baby Out Of The Diapers In Three Days, Then Keep Reading... Boys  tend to take longer to be trained, learn this skill later in life, and have different challenges to girls. Parents will find an accessible plan to get their son trained quickly, smart games to learn how to use the toilet fun, as well as important tips for handling accidents and setbacks. The book includes  advice on boys-specific issues, such as whether to teach him to sit down or stand, and how to aim, dealing with distractions, handling refusals, and staying dry all night. We're going to look at some of the best methods to train a boy in potty. So this book will certainly help you train your child to use the potty and enjoy the process without any fear. Don't worry about some potty training.  Potty Training in 3 days  covers all you need to know and do. You will learn a proven plan with clear steps to get your baby free of diapers without stress and tears. And this training is going to help you forget about the diaper for good. Instead of just telling you to do something, 3-days Potty Training provides practical action you need to take to succeed in this important period of your family's life. Even if you've tried it all, your toddler can learn to use a pot in just a couple of days. Would you like to know more about this? Buy the book to get started, and forget about the diapers for good!

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Potty Training for Boys in 3 Days

Potty Training for Boys in 3 Days by Samantha Kimell

If you want to get your toddler out of diapers in just 3 days, then keep reading... There are numerous potty-training strategies, and choosing the right one for your child is crucial. We will explore some of the most effective methods to potty train a boy. This book will undoubtedly help you teach your child to use the potty and enjoy the process without any fear.   Don't worry about potty training. "Potty Training in 3 Days" covers everything you need to know and do. You'll learn a proven plan with clear steps to make your baby diaper-free without stress and tears. This training will help you forget about diapers for good.   "Potty Training in 3 Days" doesn't just tell you what to do; it provides practical actions you need to take to succeed during this important period in your family's life.   Here's What You'll Discover Inside:   ✓  Recognizing Readiness: Identify when your boy is ready for potty training. ✓  Preparation Strategies: Tips on how to prepare your child and make the training process much easier. ✓  The Clear 3-Day Plan: Detailed actions for before, during, and after potty training. ✓  Troubleshooting Guide: Solutions for when things don't go as planned, based on a true story. ✓  Short on Time? What to do if you don't have 3 full days for training. ✓  Handling Accidents: Practical advice for dealing with setbacks.   + FREE BONUS Chapter: 41 Quick Tips and Solutions for Successful Potty Training.   Even if you've tried everything, your toddler can learn to use a potty in just a few days. Ready to Say Goodbye to Diapers?  Discover the steps to a happier, diaper-free child today.

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13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do - Amy Morin Cover Art

13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do

13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a Life of Happiness, Meaning, and Success by Amy Morin

The author of the international bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do turns her focus to parents, teaching them how to raise mentally strong and resilient children. Do today's children lack the flexibility and mental strength they need to cope with life's challenges in an increasingly complicated and scary world? With safe spaces and trigger warnings designed to "protect" kids, many adults worry that children don't have the resilience to reach their greatest potential. Amy Morin, the author who identified the characteristics that mentally strong people share, now gives adults—parents, teachers, and other mentors—the tools they need to become mental strength trainers. While other books tell parents what to do, Amy teaches parents what "not to do," which she says is equally important in raising mentally strong youngsters. As a foster parent, psychotherapist, and expert in family and teen therapy, Amy has witnessed first-hand what works. When children have the skills they need to deal with challenges in their everyday lives, they can flourish socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. With appropriate support, encouragement, and guidance from adults, kids grow stronger and become better. Drawing on her experiences and insight, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do combines case studies, practical tips, specific strategies, and concrete and proven exercises to help children of all ages—from preschoolers to teenagers—build mental muscle and develop into healthy, strong adults.

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The Power of Mindful Parenting: A Guide to More Connection and Less Conflict with Your Teen - Wynn Burkett Cover Art

The Power of Mindful Parenting: A Guide to More Connection and Less Conflict with Your Teen

The Power of Mindful Parenting: A Guide to More Connection and Less Conflict with Your Teen by Wynn Burkett

The Power of Mindful Parenting is an essential guide to help stressed-out parents stay calm and connected while navigating the rocky tween and teen years with confidence. Are you baffled by the surly tween who has replaced your sweet loving child? Are you wondering how you’re going to guide your teen safely to young adulthood? Are you not sure you’ll survive the teen years—with all the eye rolling, attitude, and arguing? Do you find yourself raising your voice more but being heard less? You’re not alone. Parenting teenagers is hard work. The Power of Mindful Parenting offers concrete strategies to stay calm in the face of challenging teen behavior. Successful parenting workshop leader Wynn Burkett explores the stages of teen development to explain why they act the way they do. (Spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re a bad parent!) She teaches simple mindfulness skills, meditation exercises, and practical tools to help parents take a more positive approach that reduces conflict and improves communication. This book will help you feel more optimistic about your relationship with your teen and result in more love, compassion, and connection at home.

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From Guilt to Grace - Dawn R. Ward Cover Art

From Guilt to Grace

From Guilt to Grace Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children by Dawn R. Ward

Release Guilt and Embrace Grace: A Mother's Guide to Experiencing Hope and Healing Are you a mother trying to cope with the painful reality of your adult child's addiction or self-destructive behaviors?  Are you overwhelmed with feelings of hopelessness, fear, and despair?   Do you experience regret, as though you could have prevented this from happening to your child?  Are you worn out from trying to save them from themselves? You are not alone. Dawn Ward has experienced a similar journey in her efforts to save her children who were struggling with substance use disorder. After years of trying to break free from feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame, she finally surrendered her will to God and embraced His redeeming grace like never before.  From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children offers guidance to mothers grappling with the anguish of their child's addiction. Through Biblical truths and personal insights, you will discover the lies keeping you trapped in guilt and shame and experience the transforming power of God's grace to set you and your loved ones free. "From Guilt to Grace offers the kind of practical and spiritual guidance I wish I'd had on my painful journey." - Dena Yohe, Co-founder of Hope for Hurting Parents

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Summary of Amanda Ripley's High Conflict - Slingshot Books Cover Art

Summary of Amanda Ripley's High Conflict

Summary of Amanda Ripley's High Conflict by Slingshot Books

Excerpt From Summary of Amanda Ripley's High Conflict #1 In the end, the author and his friends worked together for four months, in the same room, trying to come up with a solution that would benefit everyone. #2 Mediation is the process of trying to find a solution to a dispute or conflict that will be acceptable to both parties.

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Raise Street-Smart Teens

Raise Street-Smart Teens Turn Your Quiet Panic into Calm Confidence So Your Teen Can Thrive in the Real World by Harold Fuller

Raising a teen in today’s world comes with constant worry but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Raise Street-Smart Teens gives you practical tools to move from fear to confidence while preparing your child for real-life challenges. With this book, you will: Help your teen make smarter decisions even when you’re not around Build their confidence so they can handle pressure, friendships, and tough situations Teach them how to spot risks, scams, and bad influences early Improve communication so your teen opens up instead of shutting down Guide them to become independent without losing your connection Raise a teen who can navigate both the real world and the digital world safely This is not about strict rules or controlling your child. It’s about equipping them with the mindset and skills they need to thrive. By the end of this book, you’ll feel more at ease and your teen will be more prepared, aware, and confident in facing the world ahead.

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Raising Good Teens - Lesley Morgan Cover Art

Raising Good Teens

Raising Good Teens by Lesley Morgan

Parenting teenagers can be overwhelming, as emotional turbulence, shifting relationships, and the pressures of modern life impact both teens and their families. This book serves as a vital resource for parents seeking to build stronger, more resilient teens while fostering healthy communication and emotional intelligence. Raising Good Teens begins by exploring the intricacies of the teenage brain, examining how neurological changes affect behavior, decision-making, and emotions. It dives into the science of why teens act the way they do, providing parents with a foundational understanding of adolescent development. From here, Raising Good Teens offers guidance on how parents can build emotional intelligence for themselves and their teens, a crucial skill for navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. The final chapters take a holistic approach, offering advice on preparing teens for life after high school, celebrating milestones, and maintaining strong family bonds. This book offers a roadmap to raising teens who are not only confident and resilient but also compassionate and well-equipped to face the challenges of adulthood Grab your copy now

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