Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
What to Do When You're Having Two
The Twins Survival Guide from Pregnancy Through the First Year
Natalie Diaz
The book provides practical advice and tips for expectant parents of twins, covering topics from pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding to sleep schedules and sibling rivalry. It offers strategies for managing the unique challenges of raising twins during their first year, with insights on how to balance the needs of two infants simultaneously.
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A Small Boy’s Cry
Rosie Lewis
The book tells the heart-wrenching story of a foster carer who takes in a troubled young boy with a traumatic past. As she works to help him heal, she uncovers the dark secrets that have led to his emotional turmoil and behavioral issues.
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The Gift of Failure
How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed
Jessica Lahey
The book emphasizes the importance of allowing children to experience failure and learn from their mistakes as a crucial part of their development. It provides practical advice for parents on stepping back to let children face challenges independently, fostering resilience and long-term success.
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Moms on Call | Toddler Book 15 Months-4 Years | Parenting Book 3 of 3
Jennifer Walker RN BSN|Laura Hunter LPN
The book provides practical advice and tips for parenting toddlers, covering topics such as behavior management, daily routines, and effective communication strategies. It also includes guidance on health and safety, potty training, and fostering independence in children aged 15 months to 4 years.
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Screamfree Parenting
How to Raise Amazing Adults by Learning to Pause More and React Less
Hal Runkel
The book provides a guide for parents on how to cultivate calm and connected relationships with their children by focusing on self-regulation rather than trying to control their kids. It emphasizes the importance of pausing before reacting to children's behavior, allowing for thoughtful responses that lead to healthier communication and more mature development.
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Ayurvedic Garbha Sanskar
The Art and Science of Pregnancy
Shreeguru Balaji Tambe
The book provides guidance on Ayurvedic practices and principles for a healthy pregnancy, covering prenatal and postnatal care, diet, yoga, and music. It offers a holistic approach to childbirth, emphasizing the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the mother and baby.
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150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids
The Very Best and Easiest Playtime Activities from FunAtHomeWithKids.com!
Asia Citro
The book provides a diverse collection of creative and educational activities for children that do not involve screens, aiming to engage their senses and imagination. It includes step-by-step instructions for hands-on projects like DIY toys, educational games, and sensory play experiences, all designed to be easy to set up with common household materials.
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Belles on Their Toes
Frank B. Gilbreth|Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
The book is a humorous account of the real-life Gilbreth family as they navigate life after the death of their father, efficiency expert Frank Gilbreth Sr. It focuses on the adventures and challenges faced by the widowed Lillian Gilbreth and her twelve children as they work together to keep their family and his business afloat.
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Understanding the Borderline Mother
Helping Her Children Transcend the Intense, Unpredictable, and Volatile Relationship
Christine Ann Lawson
The book explores the complex dynamics between mothers with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and their children, categorizing these mothers into four distinct profiles for better understanding their behaviors. It offers insights and strategies for children and adults to cope with and heal from the emotional challenges of being raised by a mother with BPD.
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The Defiant Child
A Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Douglas Riley
The book provides strategies and advice for parents dealing with children who exhibit chronic patterns of aggressive, disobedient, and hostile behaviors, characteristic of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It offers insights into the psychology behind ODD and practical steps for managing and improving parent-child interactions to foster better behavior and family dynamics.
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