Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
A Family For Christmas
When a tragic accident scars a family, will it take a miracle to heal them?
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of a foster carer, Maggie, who takes in a young girl named Maria after a devastating car accident leaves her orphaned during the Christmas season. As Maria struggles with her grief and the trauma of her loss, Maggie works tirelessly to help her heal and find the courage to embrace a new family and future.
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What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting
A No Hitting Book for Toddlers
Cara Goodwin
The book provides strategies and tools for young children to manage their emotions and refrain from hitting when they are upset or frustrated. It uses simple language and engaging illustrations to teach alternative behaviors and help toddlers develop better coping mechanisms for anger and aggression.
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Triggers
Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses
Amber Lia|Wendy Speake
The book provides strategies for parents to respond to challenging situations with their children in a calm and compassionate manner, drawing on biblical principles. It offers practical advice on how to replace impulsive, angry reactions with thoughtful, loving responses that foster a peaceful home environment.
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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men
Meg Meeker
The book provides guidance on how mothers can nurture their sons from infancy to adulthood, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, teaching respect, and fostering emotional intelligence. It offers practical advice and real-life examples to help mothers instill values and develop strong, healthy relationships with their sons, ultimately preparing them to become responsible, compassionate men.
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Smart Money Smart Kids
Raising the Next Generation to Win with Money
Dave Ramsey|Rachel Cruze
The book provides a framework for teaching children about financial responsibility, covering topics such as earning money through work, saving for the future, and avoiding debt. It emphasizes the importance of instilling money-management skills from a young age, with practical advice and personal anecdotes to guide parents in raising financially savvy kids.
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The Child Bride
Cathy Glass
The book narrates the true story of a young girl named Zeena who, at the age of thirteen, is forced into marriage by her parents. It details her harrowing journey as she seeks help from the author, a foster carer, to escape the abuse and forge a new life for herself.
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The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night: Foreword by William Sears, M.D.
Elizabeth Pantley
The book provides parents with a step-by-step plan to help their babies and toddlers overcome sleep issues without resorting to crying it out methods. It offers a variety of sleep strategies and tips to create a personalized sleep solution that respects the child's developmental stage and family dynamics.
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Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.
A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds
Kristen Jenson
The book is a child-friendly resource that introduces the concept of pornography to young children, providing them with strategies to recognize and reject inappropriate images. It uses simple, relatable language and illustrations to empower kids with a clear action plan for internet safety and making wise media choices.
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The Happiest Toddler on the Block
How to Eliminate Tantrums and Raise a Patient, Respectful and Cooperative One- to Four-Year-Old: Revised Edition
Harvey Karp
The book provides parents with techniques to communicate effectively with toddlers, using the "Fast Food Rule" and "Toddler-ese" to acknowledge their feelings and reduce tantrums. It also offers strategies for fostering patience, cooperation, and respect in children aged one to four through playful parenting and setting clear boundaries.
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The New Contented Little Baby Book
The Secret to Calm and Confident Parenting
Gina Ford
The book provides a structured routine for newborns and infants to help parents establish good sleeping and feeding habits, promoting a content and peaceful baby. It offers practical advice on various aspects of infant care, aiming to create a balance between the baby's needs and the parents' ability to maintain their own well-being.
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