Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Hope, Grace, & Faith
Leah Messer
The book is a memoir that delves into the personal life of the reality TV star, including her struggles with addiction, depression, and being a teen mother. It also explores her journey towards personal growth, self-acceptance, and the challenges of raising three daughters.
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Cribsheet
A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool
Emily Oster
The book provides an analytical approach to parenting decisions in the early years, using data and research to assess common dilemmas such as sleep training, breastfeeding, and potty training. It aims to empower parents with evidence-based information to make informed choices that fit their family's needs.
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1-2-3 Magic
Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting
Thomas W. Phelan
The book provides a simple and straightforward approach to disciplining children aged 2-12 without yelling or spanking, focusing on controlling obnoxious behavior, encouraging good behavior, and strengthening the parent-child relationship. It introduces a three-step discipline technique that involves counting to three to manage difficult behavior and establishing clear boundaries and consequences.
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Taking Charge of Your Fertility
The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
Toni Weschler
The book provides comprehensive information on the fertility awareness method (FAM), teaching women how to track their menstrual cycles to either prevent or achieve pregnancy naturally. It also serves as a resource on reproductive health, offering insights into understanding gynecological issues and advocating for informed choices regarding women's reproductive care.
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Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning
How to Integrate Foods, Master Portion Sizes, and Identify Allergies
Malina Malkani MS RDN CDN
The book provides guidance on introducing solid foods to infants through baby-led weaning, emphasizing safety and nutritional balance. It includes strategies for portion control, recognizing and managing potential food allergies, and integrating a variety of foods to support a baby's development.
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The Happiest Baby on the Block
The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
Harvey Karp
The book introduces the concept of the "fourth trimester" and presents five techniques, known as the 5 S's—swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, and sucking—to soothe and calm newborns. It provides practical advice and strategies to help parents quickly calm their babies' cries and extend their sleep.
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Listening to My Body
A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need.
Gabi Garcia
The book is an interactive resource that helps children recognize and understand their physical sensations and the emotions connected to them. It provides strategies for kids to identify their needs and respond to their feelings in healthy ways, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
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The Baby Owner's Manual
Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance
Louis Borgenicht
The book provides a humorous yet practical guide for new parents on how to care for a newborn, using a schematic diagram approach akin to an owner's manual for a gadget. It covers essential topics such as feeding, changing, sleep patterns, and basic troubleshooting for common baby issues during the first year.
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Toddlers Are A**holes
It's Not Your Fault
Bunmi Laditan
The book humorously explores the challenges and absurdities of parenting toddlers, offering comedic relief and solidarity to parents navigating this difficult stage. It uses wit and sarcasm to address the tantrums, messes, and emotional roller coasters that come with raising young children.
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Raising Good Humans
A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids
Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE
The book provides a practical guide for parents to cultivate mindfulness in their parenting approach, aiming to foster positive communication, emotional awareness, and self-regulation. It offers strategies and exercises to help break the cycle of reactive parenting, enabling the development of compassionate, resilient, and emotionally intelligent children.
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