Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition
By Weschler, Toni
Celebrating 10 years of helping hundreds of thousands of women achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy naturally, and gain better control of their health and lives, the 10th Anniversary Edition of the classic bestseller will include: * New Preface to the 10th Anniversary Edition" * Updates on new fertility technologies * Natural approaches to conception * Updated Resources and BooksFor any woman unhappy with her current method of birth control; demoralized by her quest to have a baby; or experiencing confusing symptoms in her cycle, this book provides answers to all these questions, plus amazing insights into a womans body. Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method, which in only a couple minutes a day allows a woman to:* Enjoy highly effective, scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices * Maximize her chances of conception or expedite fertility treatment by identifying impediments to conception * Increase the likelihood of choosing the gender of her baby * Gain control of her sexual and gynecological health
Collins; 10th anniversary edition
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9780060881900
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Paperback
The Opposite of Spoiled
By Lieber, Ron
In the spirit of Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's Nurture Shock, New York Times "Your Money" columnist Ron Lieber delivers a taboo-shattering manifesto that explains how talking openly to children about money can help parents raise modest, patient, grounded young adults who are financially wise beyond their years.For Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist and father, good parenting means talking about money with our kids. Children are hyper-aware of money, and they have scores of questions about its nuances. But when parents shy away from the topic, they lose a tremendous opportunity - not just to model the basic financial behaviors that are increasingly important for young adults but also to imprint lessons about what the family truly values.
Harper
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9780062247018
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Hardcover
The Explosive Child
By Greene, Ross W
Screaming, swearing, crying, hitting, kicking, spitting, biting...these are some of the challenging behaviors we see in kids who are having difficulty meeting our expectations. These behaviors often leave parents feeling frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, and desperate for answers. In this fully revised and updated book, Dr. Ross Greene helps you understand why and when your child does these things and how to respond in ways that are nonpunitive, nonadversarial, humane, and effective.Dr. Greene describes how best to: Understand the factors that contribute to challenging episodes. Identify the specific situations in which challenging episodes are likely to occur. Reduce or eliminate challenging episodes by solving the problems that cause them. Solve problems collaboratively (rather than unilaterally) and proactively (rather than reactively) .
Harpercollins
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9780062270450
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Paperback
Daddy, Stop Talking!
By Carolla, Adam
The comedian, actor, television host, podcast king, and New York Times bestselling author of President Me, Not Taco Bell Material, and In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks now lays down the law on the plight of the modern parent.Parents, do you often think that if your kids had to grow up the way you did - without iPads, 70-inch flatscreen TVs, American Girl dolls, and wifi in the climate controlled minivan - that they might actually be better off? Do you feel underappreciated or ignored? Do you worry you're raising a bunch of spoiled softies who will never know how to do anything themselves - because you do everything for them? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need Daddy, Stop Talking.Adam rips parenthood a new one, telling it straight about what adults must do if they don't want to have to support their kids forever. Using his own crappy childhood as a cautionary tale, and touting the pitfalls of the kind of helicopter parenting so pervasive today, Daddy, Stop Talking is the only parenting book you should ever read. Here, too, is sage advice to Adam's own kids - and to future parents - on what matters most: dating; drinking and drugs; buying your first house and car; puberty; and what kind of assholes his kids (and yours) should avoid becoming. Even if his own son and daughter pretty much ignore everything he says, you shouldn't. And you're welcome. Again.
Dey Street Books
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9780062394248
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Hardcover
American Wife
By Kyle, Taya
The widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle shares their private story: an unforgettable testament to the power of love and faith in the face of war and unimaginable loss--and a moving tribute to a man whose true heroism ran even deeper than the legendIn early 2013, Taya Kyle and her husband Chris were the happiest they ever had been. Their decade-long marriage had survived years of war that took Chris, a U.S. Navy SEAL, away from Taya and their two children for agonizingly long stretches while he put his life on the line in many major battles of the Iraq War. After struggling to readjust to life out of the military, Chris had found new purpose in redirecting his lifelong dedication to service to supporting veterans and their families. Their love had deepened, and, most special of all, their family was whole, finally.
William Morrow & Company
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9780062398086
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Hardcover
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition
By Patterson, Kerry
The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller that changed the way millions communicate Crucial Conversations draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Heres how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the 1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high.
McGraw-Hill; 2 edition
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9780071771320
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Paperback
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
By Meeker, Meg
In today’s increasingly complicated world, it’s often difficult for parents to connect with their daughters–and especially so for fathers. In this unique and invaluable guide, Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with more than twenty years’ experience counseling girls, reveals that a young woman’s relationship with her father is far more important than we’ve ever realized. To become a strong, confident woman, a daughter needs her father’s attention, protection, courage, and wisdom. Dr. Meeker shares the ten secrets every father needs to know in order to strengthen or rebuild bonds with his daughter and shape her life–and his own–for the better. Inside you’ll discover:• the essential virtues of strong fathers–and how to develop them • the cues daughters take from their dads on everything from self-respect to drugs, alcohol, and sex• the truth about ground rules (girls do want them, despite their protests)• the importance of becoming a hero to your daughter• the biggest mistake a dad can make–and the ramifications• the fact that girls actually depend on their dads’ guidance into adulthood• steps fathers can follow to help daughters avoid disastrous decisions and mistakes• ways in which a father’s faith–or lack thereof–will influence his daughter• essential communication strategies for different stages of a girl’s life• true stories of “prodigal daughters”–and how their fathers helped to bring them back Dads, you are far more powerful than you think–and if you follow Dr.
Ballantine Books
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9780345499394
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Paperback
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
By Wiessinger, Diane
It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today's mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book's range of nursing advice, stories, and information - from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breast milk. With all-new photos and illustrations, this ultimate support bible offers * real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably - from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing bonding experience* new insights into old approaches toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions* strategies for moms who choose to breastfeed for a short time or who plan to nurse for a year or more * reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications* recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding* helpful tips for building your support network - at home or when back at work* nursing special-needs infants, premies, multiples, and how to thrive no matter what curveball life throws* guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, day care, colic, postpartum depression, food allergies, and medications Plus - Internet references for further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups.
Ballantine Books; 8 Rev Upd edition
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9780345518446
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No-Drama Discipline
By Siegel, Daniel J.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child - Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel, the author of Brainstorm - now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline. Highlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears - without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the "d" word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand) , the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation.
Bantam
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9780345548047
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Hardcover
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
By Fadiman, Anne
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down explores the clash between a small county hospital in California and a refugee family from Laos over the care of Lia Lee, a Hmong child diagnosed with severe epilepsy. Lia's parents and her doctors both wanted what was best for Lia, but the lack of understanding between them led to tragedy. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest, and the Salon Book Award, Anne Fadiman's compassionate account of this cultural impasse is literary journalism at its finest. The current edition, published for the book's fifteenth anniversary, includes a new afterword by the author that provides updates on the major characters along with reflections on how they have changed Fadiman's life and attitudes.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux; Later Printing edition
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9780374533403
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Paperback
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
By Markham, Dr. Laura
A groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kidsBased on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markhams approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you dont need to threaten, nag, plead, bribeor even punish.This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotionsand get them in checkso they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers rightthrough the elementary years.If youre tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right consequence, look no further.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition
By Weschler, Toni
Celebrating 10 years of helping hundreds of thousands of women achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy naturally, and gain better control of their health and lives, the 10th Anniversary Edition of the classic bestseller will include: * New Preface to the 10th Anniversary Edition" * Updates on new fertility technologies * Natural approaches to conception * Updated Resources and BooksFor any woman unhappy with her current method of birth control; demoralized by her quest to have a baby; or experiencing confusing symptoms in her cycle, this book provides answers to all these questions, plus amazing insights into a womans body. Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method, which in only a couple minutes a day allows a woman to:* Enjoy highly effective, scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices * Maximize her chances of conception or expedite fertility treatment by identifying impediments to conception * Increase the likelihood of choosing the gender of her baby * Gain control of her sexual and gynecological health
The Opposite of Spoiled
By Lieber, Ron
In the spirit of Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's Nurture Shock, New York Times "Your Money" columnist Ron Lieber delivers a taboo-shattering manifesto that explains how talking openly to children about money can help parents raise modest, patient, grounded young adults who are financially wise beyond their years.For Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist and father, good parenting means talking about money with our kids. Children are hyper-aware of money, and they have scores of questions about its nuances. But when parents shy away from the topic, they lose a tremendous opportunity - not just to model the basic financial behaviors that are increasingly important for young adults but also to imprint lessons about what the family truly values.
The Explosive Child
By Greene, Ross W
Screaming, swearing, crying, hitting, kicking, spitting, biting...these are some of the challenging behaviors we see in kids who are having difficulty meeting our expectations. These behaviors often leave parents feeling frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, and desperate for answers. In this fully revised and updated book, Dr. Ross Greene helps you understand why and when your child does these things and how to respond in ways that are nonpunitive, nonadversarial, humane, and effective.Dr. Greene describes how best to: Understand the factors that contribute to challenging episodes. Identify the specific situations in which challenging episodes are likely to occur. Reduce or eliminate challenging episodes by solving the problems that cause them. Solve problems collaboratively (rather than unilaterally) and proactively (rather than reactively) .
Daddy, Stop Talking!
By Carolla, Adam
The comedian, actor, television host, podcast king, and New York Times bestselling author of President Me, Not Taco Bell Material, and In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks now lays down the law on the plight of the modern parent.Parents, do you often think that if your kids had to grow up the way you did - without iPads, 70-inch flatscreen TVs, American Girl dolls, and wifi in the climate controlled minivan - that they might actually be better off? Do you feel underappreciated or ignored? Do you worry you're raising a bunch of spoiled softies who will never know how to do anything themselves - because you do everything for them? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need Daddy, Stop Talking.Adam rips parenthood a new one, telling it straight about what adults must do if they don't want to have to support their kids forever. Using his own crappy childhood as a cautionary tale, and touting the pitfalls of the kind of helicopter parenting so pervasive today, Daddy, Stop Talking is the only parenting book you should ever read. Here, too, is sage advice to Adam's own kids - and to future parents - on what matters most: dating; drinking and drugs; buying your first house and car; puberty; and what kind of assholes his kids (and yours) should avoid becoming. Even if his own son and daughter pretty much ignore everything he says, you shouldn't. And you're welcome. Again.
American Wife
By Kyle, Taya
The widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle shares their private story: an unforgettable testament to the power of love and faith in the face of war and unimaginable loss--and a moving tribute to a man whose true heroism ran even deeper than the legendIn early 2013, Taya Kyle and her husband Chris were the happiest they ever had been. Their decade-long marriage had survived years of war that took Chris, a U.S. Navy SEAL, away from Taya and their two children for agonizingly long stretches while he put his life on the line in many major battles of the Iraq War. After struggling to readjust to life out of the military, Chris had found new purpose in redirecting his lifelong dedication to service to supporting veterans and their families. Their love had deepened, and, most special of all, their family was whole, finally.
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition
By Patterson, Kerry
The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller that changed the way millions communicate Crucial Conversations draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Heres how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the 1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
By Meeker, Meg
In today’s increasingly complicated world, it’s often difficult for parents to connect with their daughters–and especially so for fathers. In this unique and invaluable guide, Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with more than twenty years’ experience counseling girls, reveals that a young woman’s relationship with her father is far more important than we’ve ever realized. To become a strong, confident woman, a daughter needs her father’s attention, protection, courage, and wisdom. Dr. Meeker shares the ten secrets every father needs to know in order to strengthen or rebuild bonds with his daughter and shape her life–and his own–for the better. Inside you’ll discover:• the essential virtues of strong fathers–and how to develop them • the cues daughters take from their dads on everything from self-respect to drugs, alcohol, and sex• the truth about ground rules (girls do want them, despite their protests)• the importance of becoming a hero to your daughter• the biggest mistake a dad can make–and the ramifications• the fact that girls actually depend on their dads’ guidance into adulthood• steps fathers can follow to help daughters avoid disastrous decisions and mistakes• ways in which a father’s faith–or lack thereof–will influence his daughter• essential communication strategies for different stages of a girl’s life• true stories of “prodigal daughters”–and how their fathers helped to bring them back Dads, you are far more powerful than you think–and if you follow Dr.
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
By Wiessinger, Diane
It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today's mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book's range of nursing advice, stories, and information - from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breast milk. With all-new photos and illustrations, this ultimate support bible offers * real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably - from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing bonding experience* new insights into old approaches toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions* strategies for moms who choose to breastfeed for a short time or who plan to nurse for a year or more * reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications* recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding* helpful tips for building your support network - at home or when back at work* nursing special-needs infants, premies, multiples, and how to thrive no matter what curveball life throws* guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, day care, colic, postpartum depression, food allergies, and medications Plus - Internet references for further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups.
No-Drama Discipline
By Siegel, Daniel J.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child - Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel, the author of Brainstorm - now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline. Highlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears - without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the "d" word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand) , the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation.
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
By Fadiman, Anne
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down explores the clash between a small county hospital in California and a refugee family from Laos over the care of Lia Lee, a Hmong child diagnosed with severe epilepsy. Lia's parents and her doctors both wanted what was best for Lia, but the lack of understanding between them led to tragedy. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest, and the Salon Book Award, Anne Fadiman's compassionate account of this cultural impasse is literary journalism at its finest. The current edition, published for the book's fifteenth anniversary, includes a new afterword by the author that provides updates on the major characters along with reflections on how they have changed Fadiman's life and attitudes.
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
By Markham, Dr. Laura
A groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kidsBased on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markhams approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you dont need to threaten, nag, plead, bribeor even punish.This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotionsand get them in checkso they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers rightthrough the elementary years.If youre tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right consequence, look no further.