Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
A Terrible Secret
The next gripping story from bestselling author, Cathy Glass: Scared for Her Safety, Tilly Places Herself into Care. a Shocking True Story.
Cathy Glass
The book recounts the harrowing tale of Tilly, a young girl who bravely self-refers to the foster care system to escape her abusive home. It delves into her journey of overcoming trauma and the challenges she faces as her foster carer, Cathy, helps her navigate the path to healing and safety.
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The Conscious Parent
Shefali Tsabary
The book explores the idea that effective parenting involves a deep connection with one's own inner self, fostering a mutual growth process between parent and child. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, self-awareness, and understanding the unique spirit of each child to transform the parent-child relationship.
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The Vaccine-Friendly Plan
Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health-from Pregnancy Through Your Child's Teen Years
Paul Thomas|Jennifer Margulis
The book provides guidance on a selective vaccination schedule that aims to reduce exposure to toxins and support children's health from pregnancy through the teen years. It also offers advice on nutrition, natural health remedies, and how to navigate various medical interventions during childhood.
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Secrets of the Baby Whisperer
Tracy Hogg|Melinda Blau
The book provides practical advice for new parents on understanding and communicating with their infants, advocating for a balanced routine and offering strategies to soothe, interpret babies' cries, and establish good sleeping habits. It introduces the concept of the author's "E.A.S.Y." routine—Eat, Activity, Sleep, and You time—to help create a structured yet flexible schedule for both the baby and the parents.
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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
Meg Meeker
The book provides fathers with guidance on how to nurture their daughters from childhood through adolescence, emphasizing the importance of a strong father-daughter relationship for a girl's confidence, self-esteem, and overall well-being. It offers practical advice and insights into the challenges girls face, outlining ten key principles to help fathers support and protect their daughters as they grow.
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Real Food for Pregnancy
The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
Lily Nichols
The book provides evidence-based guidelines for prenatal nutrition, emphasizing the importance of real, nutrient-dense foods for the health of both mother and baby. It challenges conventional dietary recommendations for pregnant women and offers practical advice, meal ideas, and insights into the latest scientific research on maternal nutrition.
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The Night the Angels Came
The Heartbreaking True Story of a Young Boy's Loss
Cathy Glass
The book chronicles the story of a young boy named Michael, who is taken into foster care by the author after his terminally ill father is no longer able to care for him. It explores the emotional journey of Michael dealing with his father's impending death and the eventual loss, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of profound grief.
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Another Forgotten Child
Cathy Glass
The book recounts the story of an eight-year-old girl named Aimee who, after suffering from severe neglect and abuse, is placed into the care of a foster carer. Through patience and compassion, the carer helps Aimee confront her traumatic past and start to hope for a better future.
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On Becoming Babywise
Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep - Interactive Support
Gary Ezzo|Robert Bucknam
The book provides a parenting strategy that emphasizes structured routines, particularly for feeding and sleep, to help infants develop regular sleep patterns and achieve longer periods of nighttime sleep. It advocates for a parent-directed feeding model, which balances the baby's need for nutrition with the importance of restful sleep for both the infant and the parents.
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Pregnancy Notes
Before; During & After
Rujuta Diwekar
The book offers comprehensive guidance on nutrition and exercise for women before, during, and after pregnancy, emphasizing traditional Indian dietary wisdom and practices. It provides practical advice on managing health and wellness, dealing with common pregnancy ailments, and postpartum recovery to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the child.
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