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Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less

Christine Koh · Bibliomotion; First edition

Were in the midst of a parenting climate that feeds on more more expert advice, more gear, more fear about competition and safety, and more choices to make about education, nutrition, even entertainment. The result? Overwhelmed, confused parents and overscheduled, over-parented kids. In Minimalist...
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Teenagers 101: What a Top Teacher Wishes You Knew About Helping Your Kid Succeed

Rebecca Deurlein Ed.D. · AMACOM
Pages: 245
Format: Print book

As a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life--and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe it's time to listen to a teacher. Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty,...
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Mama Natural's Week to Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth

Genevieve Grace · North Star Way
Pages: 544
Format: Paperback

With more than 1.3 million video views each month and over fifty-two million total views on her YouTube channel, Howland's (a.k.a. Mama Natural) funny but informational videos have empowered millions of women to embrace natural pregnancy and parenting. Now Howland is turning to the page,...
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2017 Baby Names Almanac

Emily Larson · Sourcebooks Inc
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

The Hottest Baby Name Trends, Lists, and ForecastsAn instant snapshot of how the world today is shaping the name you may choose for your child tomorrow, The 2017 Baby Names Almanac is jam-packed with information and trends, plus thousands of names to browse. Here's a sneak peak at the ideas,...
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The Everything Big Book of Party Games: Over 300 Creative and Fun Games for All Ages!

Carrie Sever · Adams Media Corporation
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Tons of party games, including popular "minute-to-win" challenges!What's the secret to the best parties? Games--and the sillier, the better! Get your guests out of their chairs and into the fun with activities guaranteed to keep everyone laughing, including:Cookie Face (Who...
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To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care

Cris Beam · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover

A triumph of narrative reporting and storytelling. . . .  Beam gives foster children a much-needed voice and does what too many adults in the foster-care system cant, or wont She advocates for them. -- New York Times Book ReviewWho are the children of foster care? What, as a country,...
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Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells us About Raising Successful Children

Roberta M Golinkoff · American Psychological Association
Pages: 314
Format: Print book

In just a few years, today's children and teens will forge careers that look nothing like those that were available to their parents or grandparents. While the U.S. economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that "content is king,"...
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The Everyday Parenting Toolkit: The Kazdin Method for Easy, Step-by-Step, Lasting Change for You and Your Child

Alan E. Kazdin · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Book

Some of us are just naturals when it comes to parenting. But the rest of us wish that parenting came with operating instructions. Now it does. The result of thirty years of scientific research, Alan Kazdin’s The Everyday Parenting Toolkit will guide you through every developmental...
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Baby Names 2014

Eleanor Turner · Crimson Publishing; 3 edition
Format: Print book

The original baby names annual, including the year’s most popular names, celebrity choices and names making a comeback. Baby Names 2014 includes over 7,000 of this year’s favourite names plus the top 20 most current baby names, names to avoid, popular baby names by state and naming...
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toughLove: Eighteen Top Experts Share Proven Strategies for Raising Confident, Kind, Resilient Kids

Lisa Stiepock · Simon & Schuster
Format: Kindle Edition

From toughLOVE, a unique online community: balanced, practical advice for parents of school-age children from child psychology experts on how to handle everything from picky eating to media consumption to the homework wars.The challenges of parenting evolve as the world becomes more complex....
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Eat, Play, Sleep: The Essential Guide to Your Baby's First Three Months

Luiza DeSouza · Atria Books
Format: Hardcover

From a caretaker of newborns who's had years of hands-on experience with celebrity clients, comes this practical and reassuring guide to the first three months with your new baby.Are you a new or soon-to-be new mother? Are you caught between self-doubt and conflicting parenting advice...
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The Picky Eating Solution: Work with Your Child's Unique Eating Type to Beat Mealtime Struggles Forever

Deborah Kennedy Ph.D. · Fair Winds Press
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

For the past 20 years, pediatricians, nutritionists, and dieticians have advised parents to provide children with healthy food and regular meal times, but to let the child decide what and how much to eat. However, research and clinical practice is proving that approach is dangerously faulty...
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Surviving Your Child's Adolescence: How to Understand, and Even Enjoy, the Rocky Road to Independence

Carl Pickhardt · Jossey-Bass; 1 edition
Format: Print book

Expert suggestions for guiding your child through the rough teenage years Does it sometimes seem like your teenager is trying to push you over the edge? Learn what your child is going through and what you can do to help your teen navigate this difficult period in this practical guide from...
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Healthy for Two: In Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pamela Bercutt · Made For Success Publishing
Pages: 161
Format: Paperback

Inspired from their own success staying healthy through pregnancy, this book is co-authored by two women's health professionals who specialize in managing pregnancy related pain. Yoga illustrations and core exercise routines demonstrated throughout will keep you and your baby healthy...
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The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia: Learn the Key Signs of Dyslexia and Find the Best Treatment Options for Your Child

Abigail Marshall · Adams Media; Second Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Help your child succeed in the classroom--and in life!As a parent of a child with dyslexia you may wonder what you should expect as your child goes through life. How can you help your child deal with school and succeed? Its true, there are challenges for children with dyslexia, but when...
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