Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD
A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents
Eli R. Lebowitz
The book provides a guide for parents to help their children overcome anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder using a scientifically backed approach called SPACE—Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. It offers practical strategies and tools to reduce symptoms by teaching parents how to respond supportively to their child's distress and promote independent coping.
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What's Going on in There?
How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life
Lise Eliot
The book delves into the neurological development of children from conception through the early years, explaining how various experiences and environmental factors influence the growth of the brain. It combines scientific research with practical guidance, offering insights into the processes that underpin cognitive, emotional, and sensory development.
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Brain Health from Birth
Nurturing Brain Development During Pregnancy and the First Year
Rebecca Fett
The book provides evidence-based strategies for optimizing infant brain development, focusing on the prenatal period and the first year of life. It offers nutritional and lifestyle advice for expectant mothers and new parents to support their baby's cognitive growth and neurological health.
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Differently Wired
Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World
Deborah Reber
The book provides guidance and support for parents raising neurodiverse children, such as those with ADHD, autism, or giftedness, advocating for understanding their unique needs and strengths. It offers practical advice on how to challenge conventional thinking about education and parenting, and how to create an environment that helps these children thrive.
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The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child’s Sleep: Foreword by Dr. Harvey Karp
Elizabeth Pantley
The book provides strategies for parents to help their toddlers and preschoolers overcome sleep issues without resorting to crying it out. It offers a variety of gentle techniques and practical tips to establish healthy sleep habits and solve common sleep problems such as night waking, bedtime resistance, and early rising.
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It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train
The Low-Stress Way to High-Quality Sleep for Babies, Kids, and Parents
Craig Canapari
The book provides a guide for parents to help their children develop healthy sleep habits through a flexible and tailored approach, emphasizing the importance of consistency and routine. It offers practical advice, addresses common challenges, and includes tips to improve sleep for the whole family without resorting to cry-it-out methods.
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From Dude to Dad
The Diaper Dude Guide to Pregnancy
Chris Pegula|Frank Meyer
The book serves as a practical guide for expectant fathers, providing advice on navigating the emotional, physical, and mental challenges of pregnancy from a male perspective. It covers topics ranging from supporting one's partner to understanding pregnancy-related changes, and preparing for the arrival of the baby.
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Latch
A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage
Robin Kaplan M Ed IBCLC
The book provides comprehensive guidance for breastfeeding mothers, covering topics from preparing for breastfeeding before birth to troubleshooting common challenges and weaning. It offers practical advice, personal stories, and support to help mothers breastfeed confidently at each stage of their baby's development.
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Bloom
Finding Beauty in the Unexpected--A Memoir (P.S.)
Kelle Hampton
The memoir recounts the author's journey of self-discovery and transformation following the birth of her daughter with Down syndrome. It explores themes of acceptance, the redefinition of beauty, and the unexpected joy found in life's challenges.
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Parenting by the Book
Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child
John Rosemond
The book offers a guide to child-rearing based on traditional biblical principles, emphasizing the importance of authoritative parenting, clear boundaries, and the cultivation of respect and responsibility in children. It challenges modern parenting philosophies and provides practical advice for instilling discipline and moral values in accordance with Christian teachings.
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