Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Thirty Million Words
Building a Child's Brain
Dana Suskind
The book emphasizes the critical importance of early language exposure for a child's brain development, advocating for parents to engage in frequent, high-quality verbal interactions with their children. It introduces the "Three Ts" - Tune In, Talk More, and Take Turns - as a framework to maximize a child's intellectual and emotional growth through enriched communication.
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Abandoned Parents
The Devil's Dilemma: The Causes and Consequences of the Abandonment of Parents by Adult Children
Sharon Wildey
The book explores the emotional and psychological impact on parents who have been estranged by their adult children, examining the reasons behind such estrangements and their effects on the family dynamic. It provides insights into the complexities of parent-adult child relationships, offering perspectives on how to cope with the pain of abandonment and strategies for possible reconciliation.
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The Well-Behaved Child
Discipline That Really Works!
John Rosemond
The book provides a comprehensive guide to traditional, no-nonsense discipline techniques for parents, emphasizing the importance of clear leadership, consistent consequences, and love. It outlines a practical framework for managing and correcting misbehavior in children, aiming to foster respect, responsibility, and self-control.
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The Family Firm
A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years
Emily Oster
The book provides a framework for parents to make informed decisions about their children's upbringing during the early school years, using data and economic principles. It covers topics such as education choices, extracurricular activities, and family logistics, offering strategies to optimize outcomes and reduce stress.
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The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk
Foreword by Martha Sears, RN
Diana West|Lisa Marasco
The book provides comprehensive information and practical advice for breastfeeding mothers who are concerned about their milk supply. It covers the biology of milk production, strategies to increase supply, and insights into how various factors such as medications, hormones, and breast surgery can affect lactation.
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Mere Motherhood
Morning Times, Nursery Rhymes, & My Journey Toward Sanctification
Cindy Rollins
The book is a memoir reflecting on the author's experience homeschooling her nine children, emphasizing the role of faith, literature, and the classical education model in her family's learning journey. It offers insights into the challenges and rewards of motherhood and the pursuit of personal growth through the rhythms of daily life and educational practices.
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Shepherding a Child's Heart-Parent's Handbook
Tedd Tripp
The handbook provides practical exercises, discussion questions, and Bible study references to accompany the principles outlined in the main text, focusing on guiding parents in shaping their children's hearts with Christian values and discipline strategies. It serves as an interactive resource for parents to delve deeper into understanding and applying the concepts of biblical child-rearing and internalizing the importance of shepherding their child's heart.
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The Girl in the Dark
The True Story of Runaway Child with a Secret. A Devastating Discovery that Changes Everything.
Angela Hart
The book recounts the experiences of a foster carer who welcomes a troubled young girl into her home, revealing the complexities of the child's past and the challenges they face together. As they bond, a shocking secret comes to light that has profound implications for the girl's future and the nature of the care she requires.
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10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, second edition
The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior
Jeffrey Bernstein.
The book provides a step-by-step guide for parents to understand and manage defiant behavior in children, offering practical strategies to establish better communication, enforce consistent discipline, and foster a more peaceful home environment. It includes psychological insights, real-life examples, and exercises to help parents build a more positive relationship with their child and reduce oppositional conduct.
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Thriving with Autism
90 Activities to Encourage Your Child's Communication, Engagement, and Play
Katie Cook MEd BCBA
The book provides a collection of 90 practical activities designed to enhance communication, engagement, and play for children on the autism spectrum. It offers strategies and tips for parents and caregivers to support their child's development and interaction with the world around them.
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