Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Montessori from the Start
The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three
Paula Polk Lillard|Lynn Lillard Jessen
The book provides guidance on applying Montessori principles to the upbringing and education of infants and toddlers, focusing on creating a nurturing home environment that supports the child's natural development. It offers practical advice on preparing spaces for movement and learning, choosing appropriate toys and activities, and fostering independence from a very young age.
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Saving Danny
Part 3 of 3
Cathy Glass
The book concludes the story of a young boy named Danny, who has been through a traumatic past and is in the care of his foster mother. It details the challenges and breakthroughs in his journey towards healing and the efforts to secure him a safe and permanent home.
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How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk
Adele Faber|Elaine Mazlish
The book provides strategies for effective communication between parents and teenagers, emphasizing respect, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving. It offers practical advice and real-life scenarios to help parents navigate the challenges of raising adolescents and maintaining strong, supportive relationships.
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Gentle Discipline
Using Emotional Connection--Not Punishment--to Raise Confident, Capable Kids
Sarah Ockwell-Smith
The book provides parents with strategies to discipline their children in a nurturing way, focusing on understanding and responding to children's emotions rather than resorting to punishment. It offers practical advice and techniques to help parents foster strong relationships with their children, encouraging cooperation and emotional growth.
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Far From the Tree
Parents, Children and the Search for Identity
Andrew Solomon
The book explores the complex relationships between parents and their children who have markedly different identities, delving into cases of children with conditions such as deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, and schizophrenia. It examines the challenges of accepting these differences and the profound meanings of vertical (genetic) versus horizontal (cultural) identities in family dynamics.
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Please Don't Take My Sisters
The heartbreaking true story of a young boy terrified of losing the only family he has left
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the emotional journey of a young boy named Tony, who has been neglected and abused, as he enters the foster care system. It details his fear of being separated from his sisters and the efforts of his foster carer to keep the siblings together while navigating the challenges of the care system.
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Parenting from the Inside Out
how a deeper self-understanding can help you raise children who thrive
Daniel J. Siegel, Mary Hartzell
The book explores the importance of understanding one's own emotional history to effectively parent and foster secure attachment with children. It combines neurobiology with attachment research to provide insights and strategies for raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children.
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We're Parents! The First-Time Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year
Adrian Kulp
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for new fathers, providing practical advice on navigating the first year of parenthood, from handling newborn care basics to understanding the emotional and physical changes a baby undergoes. It includes tips on bonding with the baby, supporting the partner, and managing the personal challenges that come with the transition into fatherhood.
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The Simplest Baby Book in the World
The Illustrated, Grab-and-Do Guide for a Healthy, Happy Baby
S.M. Gross
The book presents a straightforward, visual guide for new parents on how to care for their baby, covering essential topics such as feeding, sleeping, and health. It uses simple illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions to provide practical advice and support for the first year of parenthood.
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Bringing Up Boys
James C. Dobson
The book provides guidance on raising boys to become emotionally and spiritually healthy men, addressing the unique challenges they face in contemporary society. It offers advice on discipline, respect, and the importance of fatherly involvement, as well as insights into boys' development from a Christian perspective.
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