Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Raising an Entrepreneur
How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams - 99 Stories from Families Who Did
Margot Machol Bisnow
The book compiles 99 stories from families who nurtured their children's entrepreneurial spirit, detailing the various ways parents supported their kids' ambitions and creative pursuits. It offers insights and advice on fostering independence, resilience, and innovation in children, aiming to guide other parents in helping their children realize their entrepreneurial dreams.
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One Year to an Organized Life with Baby
From Pregnancy to Parenthood, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Ready for Baby and Keeping Your Fami
Regina Leeds
The book provides a comprehensive week-by-week guide for expectant and new parents to prepare for the arrival of their baby, covering organization strategies, checklists, and tips to manage time and space effectively. It addresses decluttering, setting up the nursery, and maintaining order in the household, aiming to reduce stress and enhance the joy of parenting.
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Ambitious Like a Mother
Why Prioritizing Your Career Is Good for Your Kids
Lara Bazelon
The book challenges the societal expectation that mothers should prioritize their children over their careers, arguing that women can be both ambitious professionals and good parents. It provides evidence and personal anecdotes to support the idea that children can benefit from having a mother who is fulfilled and engaged in her work.
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Getting to 50/50
How Working Parents Can Have It All
Sharon Meers|Joanna Strober
The book presents strategies and insights for achieving a balanced partnership in parenting and work, advocating that both men and women can share equally in professional success and family responsibilities. It offers practical advice on navigating workplace dynamics, managing household duties, and maintaining a healthy relationship while raising children.
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Sharenthood
Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online
Leah A. Plunkett
The book examines the implications of parents sharing information about their children on digital platforms, highlighting the potential risks to privacy and autonomy. It encourages thoughtful consideration of the long-term effects of such sharing and offers strategies for protecting young people's digital identities.
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Not Buying It
Stop Overspending and Start Raising Happier, Healthier, More Successful Kids
Brett Graff
The book provides insights into the detrimental effects of consumer culture on children and offers practical advice for parents on how to resist overspending. It emphasizes the importance of teaching kids about financial responsibility and the value of experiences over material possessions for their overall well-being and success.
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Great Kids
Helping Your Baby and Child Develop the Ten Essential Qualities for a Healthy, Happy Life
Stanley I. Greenspan
The book provides guidance on nurturing ten key qualities in children, such as empathy, curiosity, and communication, from infancy through the school years. It offers practical advice and strategies for parents to support their child's emotional and intellectual growth through various stages of development.
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