Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Divorce Poison New and Updated Edition
How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing
Richard A. Warshak
The book provides insights and strategies for parents to counteract the negative effects of parental alienation, where one parent turns a child against the other parent after a divorce. It offers practical advice on how to recognize signs of alienation, respond to bad-mouthing, and repair the parent-child relationship.
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NURSIES WHEN THE SUN SHINES
A LITTLE BOOK ON NIGHTWEANING
Katherine Havener
The book is a gentle and supportive story aimed at helping young children understand and accept the process of night weaning. It uses soothing illustrations and comforting language to ease the transition from nursing at night to sleeping through without feeding.
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Too Young to be a Mum
Can Jess learn to be a good mummy, when she is only a child herself?
Maggie Hartley
The book narrates the story of Jess, a 13-year-old girl who unexpectedly becomes a mother and struggles with the responsibilities of parenthood. Foster carer Maggie Hartley steps in to help Jess learn how to care for her baby, guiding her through the challenges of young motherhood while dealing with her own complex emotions and the social stigma attached to being a teenage parent.
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Busy Toddler's Guide To Actual Parenting
From Their First "No" to Their First Day of School
Susie Allison
The book provides practical advice and activities for parents to navigate the early years of child-rearing, focusing on fostering independence, creativity, and learning through play. It includes tips on managing tantrums, setting routines, and preparing children for school with a realistic and approachable parenting style.
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Wild Things
The Art of Nurturing Boys
Stephen James|David Thomas
The book provides insights and practical advice on raising boys, emphasizing the importance of understanding their unique developmental needs, energy, and psychology. It offers strategies for guiding boys through their challenges, fostering emotional intelligence, and nurturing their growth into responsible and compassionate men.
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Raising a Modern-Day Knight
A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood
Robert Lewis
The book provides a blueprint for fathers to mentor their sons through stages of manhood, using a Christian perspective and medieval knightly virtues as a framework for instilling principles of courage, chivalry, and integrity. It offers practical advice and ceremonial rites of passage to help boys transition into responsible, mature adults.
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Mother and Son
The Respect Effect
Emerson Eggerichs
The book explores the unique communication needs of sons, emphasizing the importance of a mother's respect and its impact on her relationship with her son. It provides practical advice and strategies for mothers to express respect in a way that fosters mutual understanding and a strong, healthy bond.
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Raising Your Spirited Child
A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
The book provides strategies and insights for parents to understand and nurture their high-energy, sensitive, and intense children, often referred to as "spirited." It offers practical advice on managing daily challenges and fostering a supportive environment that allows spirited children to thrive.
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Raising Worry-Free Girls
Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World
Sissy Goff
The book provides parents with practical strategies and insights to help their daughters overcome anxiety and build resilience. It includes expert advice on understanding the nature of anxiety in girls, fostering communication, and equipping them with the tools they need to manage their fears and thrive in today's world.
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Hope Unfolding
Grace-Filled Truth for the Momma's Heart
Becky Thompson
The book offers encouragement and spiritual guidance to mothers, addressing the challenges and emotional struggles they face in their journey of motherhood. It provides personal anecdotes, biblical truths, and practical advice to help moms find hope and grace in their everyday lives.
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