Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Amy Chua
The book is a memoir detailing a Chinese-American mother's strict parenting methods in raising her two daughters, emphasizing rigorous academic standards and a strong work ethic. It explores cultural differences in parenting and the challenges and outcomes of her approach to child-rearing.
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Hypnobirthing
Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better
Siobhan Miller
The book provides expectant mothers with techniques and strategies for a calm and empowering birthing experience, using hypnobirthing principles to manage pain and anxiety. It includes breathing exercises, visualizations, and positive affirmations to prepare women for a more relaxed and controlled childbirth.
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Be Prepared
A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Gary Greenberg|Jeannie Hayden
The book offers humorous yet practical advice for first-time fathers, covering a wide range of topics from baby care basics to coping with the emotional challenges of parenthood. It includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and tips to help new dads navigate the early stages of fatherhood with confidence.
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Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
Jim Burns
The book provides guidance for parents on how to navigate their evolving relationship with their grown children, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, offering support without interference, and maintaining a loving and open home environment. It offers practical advice on communication, letting go, and adapting to the adult child's need for independence while still being an integral part of their lives.
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Dear Sonali, Letters to the Daughter I Never Had
Lynn Toler
The book is a collection of heartfelt letters and life lessons addressed to an imagined daughter, offering wisdom on various aspects of life, including love, marriage, education, and perseverance. Through these letters, the author shares personal anecdotes and experiences, aiming to guide and empower young women as they navigate their own paths.
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Shepherding a Child's Heart
Tedd Tripp
The book presents a Christian perspective on child-rearing, emphasizing the importance of shaping a child's heart and character through biblical discipline and guidance. It offers practical advice for parents on how to address behavioral issues by understanding and directing the motivations and desires that drive a child's actions.
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Birth Partner
A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions
Penny Simkin
The book provides comprehensive guidance on how to support a woman through labor and childbirth, covering topics such as preparation for labor, techniques for pain management, and understanding medical procedures and interventions. It also offers practical advice on the emotional and physical support needed during the postpartum period.
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Good Pictures Bad Pictures
Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids
Kristen A. Jenson
The book provides a child-friendly strategy for protecting young children from exposure to pornography by teaching them what pornography is, why it's harmful, and how to reject it. It includes a simple, effective action plan for children to turn to when confronted with inappropriate images, empowering them to make healthy, safe choices.
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Your Baby Week By Week
The ultimate guide to caring for your new baby – FULLY UPDATED JUNE 2018
Simone Cave|Caroline Fertleman
The book provides a detailed guide for new parents on how to care for their newborn, with week-by-week advice on development, feeding, sleep, and health for the first six months. It offers practical tips, reassuring guidance, and information on milestones and what to expect at each stage of a baby's early growth.
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The Wonder Weeks
A Stress-Free Guide to Your Baby's Behavior
Xaviera Plooij|Frans X. Plooij|Hetty van de Rijt
The book provides insight into the developmental leaps and bounds that babies go through during their first 20 months of life, offering parents a roadmap to understand the predictable stages of baby's behavior. It includes practical tips and strategies to help parents support their child's growth and navigate the challenges associated with these developmental milestones.
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