Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
To Train Up a Child
Child Training for the 21st Century-Revised and Expanded: New Material Added
Michael Pearl|Debi Pearl
The book provides controversial advice on child rearing, advocating for strict discipline methods including corporal punishment to enforce obedience. It also includes guidance on using implements for spanking and suggests starting such methods in infancy.
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The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers
The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively
Gary Chapman
The book explores the concept that teenagers express and receive love in five distinct ways: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. It provides parents with practical advice on how to recognize and speak their teen's primary love language to foster a stronger, more supportive relationship during the challenging adolescent years.
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Done With The Crying
Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children
Sheri McGregor
The book provides guidance and support for mothers coping with the pain of estrangement from their adult children, offering practical advice, emotional healing strategies, and personal anecdotes. It encourages self-care, setting boundaries, and finding a path forward through the grief and confusion of losing a relationship with an adult child.
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Brain Rules for Baby
How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five
John Medina
The book presents neuroscience-based principles and practical advice for nurturing a child's developing mind from infancy through the preschool years, emphasizing the importance of creating a loving environment, fostering intellectual growth, and understanding how a child's brain evolves. It covers topics such as cognitive development, communication, emotional intelligence, and the impact of stress and sleep on a child's brain, offering strategies for parents to support their child's learning and happiness.
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A Baby’s Cry
Cathy Glass
The book recounts the true story of a foster caregiver who takes in a newborn baby named Harrison after he is removed from his mother by social services. As she nurtures and cares for Harrison, she uncovers the heartbreaking circumstances of his birth and the challenges he faces in the foster care system.
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Hunt, Gather, Parent
What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans
Michaeleen Doucleff
The book explores parenting strategies used by ancient cultures around the world, highlighting the effectiveness of techniques that foster cooperation, emotional resilience, and independence in children. It contrasts these time-tested practices with modern parenting approaches, often finding that traditional methods can lead to happier and more well-adjusted children.
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Can I Let You Go?
Part 1 of 3: A heartbreaking true story of love, loss and moving on
Cathy Glass
The book is a poignant memoir detailing the emotional journey of Faye, a young woman with learning disabilities, who faces an unplanned pregnancy. It explores the difficult decisions she must make regarding her future and the well-being of her child, with the support of her foster carer.
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The New Strong-Willed Child
James C. Dobson
The book provides guidance for parents on how to understand, shape, and discipline their strong-willed children, emphasizing the importance of love, consistency, and the establishment of clear boundaries. It offers strategies to nurture a child's strengths and willpower while maintaining a harmonious and respectful family environment.
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Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!
How to Get Through the Next 9 Months
John Pfeiffer
The book provides a humorous and practical guide for expectant fathers, offering advice on how to support their partner through pregnancy, understand the medical side of childbirth, and prepare for the responsibilities of parenthood. It covers topics ranging from prenatal appointments and birthing plans to baby gear and the emotional changes both parents may experience.
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The Connected Child
Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family
Wendy Lyons Sunshine|David R. Cross|Wendy Sunshine
The book provides insights and practical strategies for parents to connect with their adopted children, addressing challenges such as building attachment, dealing with behavioral issues, and understanding the impact of trauma. It offers a compassionate approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of love, patience, and therapeutic techniques to foster healing and strong family bonds.
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