Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
The Girl in the Mirror
Cathy Glass
A young girl named Sunday is placed into foster care with the author after a traumatic incident, revealing a history of severe neglect and abuse. Through patience and care, the foster mother helps Sunday begin to heal and confront her painful past, uncovering a shocking secret that changes everything.
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Mummy Told Me Not to Tell
The true story of a troubled boy with a dark secret
Cathy Glass
The book recounts the harrowing experiences of a seven-year-old boy named Reece who enters foster care due to his family's inability to cope with his behavioral issues. As his foster carer delves into his past, she uncovers a history of abuse and neglect that has left deep emotional scars, which she works to heal.
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Boundaries with Kids
How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children
Henry Cloud|John Townsend
The book provides parents with strategies to teach their children how to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions by setting clear boundaries. It emphasizes the importance of instilling values such as honesty, self-control, and respect for others, to help children develop into mature, responsible adults.
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Primates of Park Avenue
A Memoir
Wednesday Martin
The book offers an anthropological look at the lives of Upper East Side mothers in Manhattan, drawing parallels between their social behaviors and those of primates. It delves into the competitive and ritualistic world of status, parenting, and survival among the elite.
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Simplicity Parenting
Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
Kim John (M.Ed) Payne|Lisa M Ross
The book advocates for a minimalist approach to parenting, emphasizing the reduction of clutter, overscheduling, and unnecessary stress to create a more serene and nurturing environment for children. It provides practical advice on simplifying various aspects of family life, from toys and screen time to rituals and rhythms, to foster children's imagination, self-esteem, and sense of security.
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Be Safe, Love Mom
A Military Mom's Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front
Elaine Lowry Brye
The book provides a heartfelt account of a military mom's experiences as she navigates the emotional landscape of having four children serving in various branches of the US military. It offers guidance, support, and comfort to other military families through personal anecdotes, advice on coping with fear and uncertainty, and strategies for maintaining resilience on the home front.
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At Risk
An innocent boy. A sinister secret. Is there no one to save him from danger?
Casey Watson
The book chronicles the story of a young boy named Justin, who is placed into foster care with the experienced carer Casey Watson due to his mother's illness. As Casey delves into Justin's background and behavior, she uncovers a disturbing history of neglect and abuse, and she becomes determined to help him find safety and healing.
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The Ultimate Toddler Activity Guide
Fun & educational activities to do with your toddler
Mrs. Autumn McKay
The book provides a collection of engaging and educational activities designed to stimulate the development of toddlers through play. It includes step-by-step instructions for each activity, along with explanations of how they contribute to the learning and growth of young children.
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I Miss Mummy
The true story of a frightened young girl who is desperate to go home
Cathy Glass
The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of a young girl named Alice, who is caught in a fierce custody battle between her loving father and an unfit mother. It details her journey through the foster care system and the emotional struggles she faces as her foster carer, the author, fights to keep her safe and help her return to a stable home environment.
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Cheaper by the Dozen
Frank B. Gilbreth|Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
The book is a humorous biographical account of a family with twelve children, focusing on the parents' application of time-and-motion study principles to the challenges of raising a large family in the early 20th century. It showcases the eccentric and loving dynamics of the Gilbreth clan, as they navigate life's trials and triumphs under the guidance of their efficiency-expert father.
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