Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Love and Respect in the Family
The Respect Parents Desire; The Love Children Need
Emerson Eggerichs
The book provides guidance on how parents can cultivate a healthy family dynamic by understanding and applying the principles of love and respect, emphasizing the importance of unconditional love for children and respect for parental authority. It offers practical advice, strategies, and personal stories to help parents communicate effectively, discipline appropriately, and resolve conflicts with their children while fostering mutual respect and strong emotional bonds.
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Childbirth Without Fear
The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth
Grantly Dick-Read
The book presents the philosophy that fear and tension exacerbate the pain of childbirth, advocating for natural birthing methods that minimize medical intervention. It provides practical guidance for expectant mothers on relaxation techniques and the psychological preparation necessary to undergo a less painful, fear-free labor and delivery.
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Raising a Secure Child
How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child's Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore
Kent Hoffman|Glen Cooper|Bert Powell
The book provides a guide for parents on how to foster secure attachment with their children using the Circle of Security approach, which emphasizes understanding children's emotional needs and responding appropriately to support their exploration and independence. It offers practical advice, illustrations, and real-life examples to help parents cultivate emotional resilience and a strong parent-child relationship.
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The Sh!t No One Tells You
A Guide to Surviving Your Baby's First Year
Dawn Dais
The book offers a candid and humorous look at the realities of parenthood, providing practical advice and personal anecdotes to help new parents navigate the often overwhelming first year of their baby's life. It covers a range of topics from sleep deprivation to diaper disasters, aiming to support and entertain readers through the challenges of early parenting.
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Reset Your Child's Brain
A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time
Victoria L. Dunckley
The book presents a four-week program designed to help parents reduce their children's electronic screen time, which the author argues can cause or exacerbate various behavioral and cognitive issues. It offers strategies and practical advice for implementing a "reset" to improve children's mood, focus, and social interactions by limiting exposure to TVs, video games, smartphones, and other screens.
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The Infertility Cure
The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Healthy Babies
Randine Lewis
The book offers a comprehensive guide to traditional Chinese medicine techniques and how they can be used to enhance fertility and support a healthy pregnancy. It includes dietary advice, herbal remedies, acupuncture points, and lifestyle changes aimed at balancing the body's energy and improving reproductive health.
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Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating
A Step-by-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders
Katja Rowell|Jenny McGlothlin MS SLP
The book provides practical strategies and compassionate guidance for parents dealing with children who have severe picky eating habits or feeding disorders. It offers a non-pressure approach to help children develop a healthy relationship with food, including therapeutic techniques and ways to reduce mealtime stress.
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Give Birth Like a Feminist
Your body. Your baby. Your choices.
Milli Hill
The book empowers expectant mothers with information and confidence to make informed choices about their childbirth experience, advocating for autonomy and respect in the birthing process. It challenges the patriarchal norms in maternity care, encouraging women to take control of their birth plans and to push back against a system that often marginalizes their voices and choices.
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The Parent's Tao Te Ching
Ancient Advice for Modern Parents
William Martin
The book adapts the teachings of the Tao Te Ching to offer guidance and wisdom for contemporary parenting, presenting insights on how to raise children with patience, understanding, and a gentle approach. It provides parents with verses that encourage balance, simplicity, and a deep connection with the natural flow of life in the context of family dynamics.
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Take Back Your Family
From the Tyrants of Burnout, Busyness, Individualism, and the Nuclear Ideal
Jefferson Bethke
The book challenges the modern conception of family life that prioritizes busyness and individual achievement, advocating for a return to more communal and intentional family practices. It offers practical advice on how to resist societal pressures and create a nurturing, connected family environment that values rest, relationships, and shared purpose.
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