Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
The Sleepeasy Solution
The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
Jennifer Waldburger|Jill Spivak
The book provides a step-by-step plan for helping babies and young children learn to fall asleep on their own, including advice on establishing a bedtime routine, dealing with night wakings, and phasing out feedings during the night. It also addresses common sleep challenges and offers solutions tailored to different ages and temperaments.
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What to Expect the Second Year
From 12 to 24 Months
Heidi Murkoff
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for parents navigating the developmental milestones, challenges, and changes that occur in a child's second year of life. It offers practical advice on topics such as toddler behavior, feeding and nutrition, sleep patterns, health and safety, and learning and play activities.
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The Highly Sensitive Child
Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them
Elaine N. Aron
The book provides insight into the trait of high sensitivity in children, offering guidance on how to understand and nurture a child who is easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli. It includes practical advice for parents and educators on how to support sensitive children in coping with challenges and harnessing their unique gifts.
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Please Don’t Take My Baby
Cathy Glass
The book chronicles the true story of a teenage mother named Jade who is determined to keep her newborn baby even as she faces the challenges of her own tumultuous life. A foster carer, the narrator, supports Jade through her struggles with social services, her abusive relationship, and her efforts to prove she can be a good mother.
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The Teenage Brain
A neuroscientist’s survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults
Frances E. Jensen
The book delves into the latest research on the adolescent brain, revealing its unique strengths and vulnerabilities, and offers insights and practical advice on how to navigate the tumultuous years of adolescence. It explores topics such as risk-taking, addiction, and the impact of technology and sleep patterns on the developing brain, aiming to help parents and educators support and understand teenagers more effectively.
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Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children
Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents
Allison Bottke
The book provides a six-step S.A.N.I.T.Y. model to help parents manage complex relationships with their adult children, particularly those who are struggling with issues such as addiction or irresponsible behavior. It offers practical advice and real-life examples to empower parents to establish healthy boundaries and reclaim their lives from the chaos of dysfunctional family dynamics.
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Have a New Kid by Friday
How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days
Kevin Leman
The book provides parents with practical advice and strategies for improving their child's behavior through consistent discipline, clear communication, and positive reinforcement. It emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations and consequences, while also encouraging parents to understand their child's unique personality and needs.
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The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
Second Edition
Vicki Iovine
The book offers candid advice and humorous takes on the physical and emotional changes experienced during pregnancy, covering topics from morning sickness to maternity clothes. It provides practical tips and empathetic support to help expectant mothers navigate the challenges and joys of pregnancy.
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The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting
Strategies and Solutions
Sarah Naish
The book provides a comprehensive guide to therapeutic parenting, offering practical strategies and solutions for addressing a wide range of behavioral issues in children who have experienced trauma or have attachment difficulties. It covers topics from aggression to self-esteem, presenting an alphabetical list of common challenges along with evidence-based techniques to help parents and caregivers effectively support and connect with their children.
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Once More We Saw Stars
A Memoir
Jayson Greene
The memoir recounts a father's journey through grief and healing after the tragic death of his two-year-old daughter, who was struck by a falling piece of masonry in New York City. It explores the emotional landscape of loss, the enduring bonds of family, and the rediscovery of hope and joy amidst profound sorrow.
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