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Big Science for Little People: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Child Discover the Wonders of Science

Lynn Brunelle · Roost Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Make your child's first forays into science fun! 52 clever and easy experiments for things that will zip, zoom, and fly, and fizz, bubble, and burst. For children ages 4 to 8.Introduce future engineers, inventors, naturalists, and artists to the physics and chemistry, biology and ecology...
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Creating Moments of Joy along the Alzheimer's Journey: A Guide for Families and Caregivers, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded

Jolene Brackey · Purdue University Press
Pages: 281
Format: Paperback

The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made...
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Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together

Deborah Shouse · Central Recovery Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

"Innovative ideas designed so care partners can engage and connect with people living with dementia. " On the dementia journey, each quality moment of connection is priceless. Deborah Shouse and dozens of experts in the field of dementia share ideas that engage the creative spirit...
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What to Expect Before You're Expecting: The Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant

HEIDI MURKOFF · Workman Publishing
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback(Second Edition)

It's a cover-to-cover revision of America's bestselling guide to getting pregnant, with updated information about genetic screening, ovulation tracking, fertility treatments, and risks like Zika. What to Expect Before You're Expecting, with over 250, 000 copies in print, has everything...
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Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know

The American Academy of Pediatrics · American Academy Of Pediatrics
Pages: 219
Format: Paperback

Sooner or later, most parents face challenges at bedtime. From infants and toddlers, to school-age kids and adolescents, sleeptime problems can affect everyone in the family. And no matter what your child's difficulty may be - getting to sleep, staying asleep, bed-wetting, fears or nightmares...
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Whoa, baby! what just happened? : what nobody tells you about the postpartum year

Kelly Rowland · Da Capo Lifelong Books
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

When vocalist and actress Kelly Rowland, whose albums have sold millions of copies worldwide, gave birth to her son, it was love at first sight. But she was also a little freaked out about what had happened to her body and the overwhelming new thoughts and emotions. In Whoa Baby!, Rowland...
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From Ace to Zowie: The Ultimate Guide to Hip Baby Names

Tobias Anthony · Smith Street Books
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

Don't let your kid miss out on a cool name! Do you live in the inner city and own a fixed-gear bicycle? Do you have a passion for all things bespoke and esoteric? Have you ever thought taxidermy might make a suitably ironic yet intriguing hobby? Are you currently in the throes of an epic...
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The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting

Shefali Tsabary · Viking
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover

FINALIST FOR THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Parents . . . you will be wowed and awed by [Dr. Shefali]." - Oprah WinfreyAs seen on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday, a radically transformative plan that shows parents how to raise children to be their best,...
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The Natural Baby Sleep Solution: Use Your Child's Internal Sleep Rhythms for Better Nights and Naps

Polly Moore · Workman
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Put your baby to sleep! Based on the scientifically established rest and activity cycle that occurs every hour and a half, here's a proven program to help every parent give their baby better nights and naps. Simply note the time your baby wakes up. Play, feed, or engage with the baby...
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Alzheimer's Daughter

Jean Lee · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 280
Format: Print book

What would you do if both parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer's? At the time of their diagnosis, Ed Church struggles to his feet, yelling, "How dare you use the A. word with me, " while Ibby wags her finger at the doctor scolding, "Shame on you. " They protect...
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Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want

Alexandra H. Solomon PhD · New Harbinger Publications
Pages: 232
Format: Print book

"A godsend to anyone searching for, but struggling to find, true love in their lives." - Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion Real love starts with you. In order to attract a life partner and build a healthy intimate relationship, you must first become a good partner...
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Grandparents Michigan Style: Places to Go & Wisdom to Share

MIKE LINK · Adventure Publications
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Take an active role in your grandchildren's lives. Show them the best of Michigan. Teach the valuable lessons you've learned throughout your years. Grandparents Michigan Style, written by active grandparents Mike Link and Kate Crowley, spotlights 65 Michigan attractions and activities...
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All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses--And How We Can Fix It Together

Josh Levs · HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

The author shows how fatherhood today is far different than for previous generations and what that means for our individual lives, families, workplaces, and society.
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Unlocking Parental Intelligence: Finding Meaning in Your Child's Behavior

Laurie Hollman · Familius
Pages: 254
Format: Print book

In Unlocking Parental Intelligence, long-experienced psychoanalyst, Laurie Hollman, PhD, encourages parents to find the significance behind their child s behaviors by becoming meaning-makers. Parental Intelligence is explained through compelling and empathic story-telling that answers parents...
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The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy: A Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond

DAWN DAIS · Seal Press
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

The fourth book in Dawn Dais's popular Sh!t No One Tells You series offers "been there, freaked out about that" advice for expectant parents The fourth title in Dawn Dais's popular parenting series, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy is quite possibly the funniest,...
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