Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Girls & Sex
Navigating the Complicated New Landscape
Peggy Orenstein
The book explores the challenges and realities young women face regarding sexuality in modern society, including topics like consent, pleasure, and the influence of pornography. It combines personal anecdotes, interviews, and research to provide insight into the sexual pressures and contradictions that affect the lives of contemporary girls and young women.
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Bumpin'
The Modern Guide to Pregnancy: Navigating the Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Journey From Conception Through Birth and Beyond
Leslie Schrock
The book provides a comprehensive guide to pregnancy, covering topics from preconception planning to postpartum care, blending medical advice with personal anecdotes. It addresses modern concerns and offers practical tips for navigating the physical, emotional, and social aspects of pregnancy in today's world.
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The Fourth Trimester
A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality
Kimberly Ann Johnson
The book provides guidance for new mothers on physical recovery, emotional well-being, and hormonal balance after childbirth, emphasizing the importance of self-care and support during the postpartum period. It offers practical advice on topics such as pelvic floor health, nutrition, and navigating relationship changes, aiming to help women restore their vitality and adjust to motherhood.
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The Silent Witness
Casey Watson
The book narrates the story of a troubled young girl named Tilly, who is placed into foster care with the author, revealing her traumatic past and the challenges she faces as she struggles to communicate and heal. Through patience and care, the foster family works to uncover the silent witness to Tilly's suffering and help her find her voice and a path to recovery.
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Mother of Ten
JB Rowley
The book continues the true story of a mother who secretly gave away ten of her newborn children, focusing on her life and the impact of her decisions on her family. It delves into the emotional journey of the children as they discover the truth about their birth and the resilience of a family bound by secrets.
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The Boy Crisis
Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It
Warren Farrell
The book examines the challenges faced by boys in modern society, including educational struggles, mental health issues, and the lack of positive male role models. It offers evidence-based solutions involving family and community engagement, policy changes, and educational reforms to support boys' development and well-being.
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Experimenting with Babies
50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform on Your Kid
Shaun Gallagher
The book provides a collection of simple, safe activities that parents can conduct with their infants to observe developmental stages and understand cognitive, motor, social, and behavioral milestones. Each experiment is based on scholarly research and is designed to reveal the inner workings of a baby's growing mind.
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Your Baby, Your Birth
Hypnobirthing Skills For Every Birth
Hollie de Cruz
The book provides expectant mothers with techniques and tools based on the hypnobirthing method to manage pain and anxiety during childbirth. It includes breathing exercises, visualizations, and positive affirmations to empower women to have a calm and positive birthing experience, regardless of the birth plan.
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Broken
A traumatised girl. Her troubled brother. Their shocking secret.
Rosie Lewis
The book narrates the story of a foster carer who takes in a young girl with a complex and traumatic past, revealing the challenges and emotional turmoil involved in caring for a child with severe behavioral issues. It also delves into the girl's relationship with her brother, uncovering a disturbing family secret that has deeply affected both siblings.
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Lifetimes
The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children
Bryan Mellonie
The book uses simple language and illustrations to convey the natural cycle of life and death, explaining that all living things have different lifespans and eventually die. It aims to help children understand and cope with the concept of death in a gentle and reassuring manner.
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