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Tantrums!: Managing Meltdowns in Public and Private
Thomas W. Phelan - Parentmagic, Inc.
Format: Book
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A straightforward approach to managing tantrums. Noting that of all the behavioral problems parents face from their children, temper tantrums may be the most upsetting, this handbook arms confused and frustrated parents with simple, easy-to-follow directions on how to best manage the problem... |
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Dinner Solved!: 100 Ingenious Recipes That Make the Whole Family Happy, Including You!
Katie Workman - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover
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Katie Workman is a gifted cook, a best friend in the kitchen, and a brilliant problem solver. Her Mom 100 Cookbook was named one of the Five Best Weeknight Cookbooks of the past 25 years by Cooking Light and earned praise from chefs like Ina Garten ("I love the recipes!") and Bobby... |
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The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting
Shefali Tsabary - Viking
Format: Hardcover
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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... |
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Raising Girls: How to Help Your Daughter Grow Up Happy, Healthy, and Strong
Steve Biddulph - Random House Inc
Format: Paperback
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A practical guidebook and passionate call-to-arms for parents of girls that empowers them to raise confident, well-rounded daughters in an exploitative world, from the author of the international bestseller Raising Boys.Raising a happy, healthy, well-adjusted daughter from babyhood to womanhood... |
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The Sh!t No One Tells You About Toddlers
Dawn Dais - Seal Press
Format: Print book
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They're getting bigger. And you're not getting any more sleep.Second in the Sh!t No One Tells You series, in The Sh!t No One Tells You About Toddlers Dawn Dais tells it like it is - again - offering real advice for parents of growing children. Filled with tips, encouragement, and a strong... |
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The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and ChildrenAnd the World
Roger Thurow - PublicAffairs
Format: Print book
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Based on compelling new scientific and social science research on early childhood malnutrition, a new generation of activists have been inspired to re-think old approaches to 'feeding the world.' The new target in the assault on malnutrition: the first 1,000 days of a child's... |
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
Penny Simkin PT - Simon & Schuster, 2016.
Format: Print book
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If you only buy one pregnancy book, this should be the one! It's the most complete. It covers all aspects of childbearing, from conception through early infancy, and tells you what to expect. It offers detailed information, suggestions on decisions to make, and advice on steps to take... |
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Raising Our Children's Children: Room in the Heart
Deborah Doucette - Taylor Trade Publishing; Second Edition edition
Format: Paperback
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Based on Deborah Doucette’s personal experience raising a grandchild, this book examines the myriad factors involved in kinship care, specifically when grandparents begin to raise their grandchildren. Filled with true stories from people who have raised their children’s children,... |
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Understanding Autism: The essential guide for parents
Katrina Williams - Exisle Publishing
Format: Print book
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This is the essential reference for parents and carers of children with autism. Written by two leading experts in the field, it covers everything from the causes of autism to how it manifests at the various ages and stages of a child's life, as well as diet and nutrition, the importance... |
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Listen to Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We're Saying Now
Ann Imig - G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Hardcover
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Irreverent, thought-provoking, hilarious, and edgy: a collection of personal stories celebrating motherhood, featuring #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jenny Lawson and Jennifer Weiner, and many other notable writers.Listen to Your Mother is a fantastic awakening of why our mothers... |
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Raising Boy Readers
Michael Sullivan - Independent Pub Group
Format: Paperback
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Using stories and anecdotes to humanize the research presented, Raising Boy Readers conveys an understanding of the differences that are common among many boys and how these differences affect reading. It provides practical approaches to promote reading to boys, addressing physical differences,... |
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How We Live Now: Redefining Home and Family in the 21st Century
Bella DePaulo Ph.D. - Atria Books/Beyond Words
Format: Hardcover
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A close-up examination and exploration, How We Live Now challenges our old concepts of what it means to be a family and have a home, opening the door to the many diverse and thriving experiments of living in twenty-first century America.Across America and around the world, in cities and suburbs... |
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Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life
Susan Senator - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book
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One of the biggest fears of parents with children with autism is looming adulthood and all that it entails. In her new book Susan Senator takes the mystery out of adult life on the autism spectrum and conveys the positive message that even though autism adulthood is complicated and challenging,... |
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Heading Home With Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality
Laura A. Jana - American Academy of Pediatrics; Third Edition edition
Format: Print book
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The new edition of this bestselling guide to newborn care has been fully revised and updated. Written by two pediatricians and focusing on the first few months of an infant's life, Heading Home With Your Newborn, 3rd Edition, includes new information on breastfeeding and the involvement... |
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Beyond the Tiger Mom: East-West Parenting for the Global Age
Maya Thiagarajan - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Print book
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"Beyond the Tiger Mom is a brilliant book - hard-hitting and brutally honest but also balanced, insightful, and funny." - Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger MomDispel the hype and myths about Asian parenting and uncover the practical with this effective parenting guide.How... |
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Breaking Through!: Helping Girls Succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Harriet S Mosatche - Prufrock Press Inc.
Format: Print book
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Even with increased pressure to involve more girls in STEM areas in education, parents are often left wondering what they can do to encourage their daughter's love of science, math, and technology from fading. In Breaking Through! Helping Girls Succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering,... |
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Daddy, Stop Talking!: And Other Things My Kids Want But Won't Be Getting
Adam Carolla - Dey Street Books
Format: Hardcover
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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... |
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Games and Activities for Attaching With Your Child
Deborah D. Gray - Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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Packed full of great ideas for fun games and activities, this book encourages positive attachments between a parent or carer and their child. When it comes to choosing the best games to play with children who have difficulties attaching, it is often hard to know how to play with a purpose.... |
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Two Homes, One Childhood : A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime.
Robert E Emery - Avery
Format: Print book
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A paradigm-shifting model of parenting children in two homes from an internationally recognized expert. A researcher, therapist, and mediator, Robert Emery, Ph.D., details a new approach to sharing custody with children in two homes. Huge numbers of children are affected by separation,... |
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Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes
Christia Spears Brown - Ten Speed Press
Format: Paperback
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A guide that helps parents focus on their children's unique strengths and inclinations rather than on gendered stereotypes to more effectively bring out the best in their individual children, for parents of infants to middle schoolers. Reliance on Gendered Stereotypes Negatively Impacts... |
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Raising Twins: Parenting Multiples from Pregnancy Through the School Years
Shelly Vaziri Flais - American Academy of Pediatrics; Second Edition edition
Format: Print book
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Even with years working as a pediatrician, Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP, was nervous about what lay ahead when she was told she was pregnant with twins. Now, several years into parenting her twin boys, Dr Flais is sharing her wisdom and experience as a mom and her expertise as a doctor... |
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Surviving Parental Alienation: A Journey of Hope and Healing
Amy J L Baker - Tantor Audio
Format: Audiobook
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Half of all marriages end, and, when they do, most parents hope to achieve a "good divorce" in which they can amicably raise their children with their former spouse. Unfortunately, about 20% of divorces are high-conflict, involving frequent visits to court, allegations of abuse,... |
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The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns: Amazing Sleep from Day One - For Baby and You
Elizabeth Pantley - Mcgraw-Hill Education
Format: Print book
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Elizabeth Pantley spins her baby magic She towers above her competitors by showing us what babies really need, and how best to give it to them. James J. McKenna, PhD, Director, Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory, University of Notre Dame You have a newborn, so sleep is impossible,... |
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Have a Nice Guilt Trip
Lisa Scottoline - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
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Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This four book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron.... |
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Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun, and Conversation for a Happier Family and Healthier Kids
Anne K. Fishel Ph.D. - American Management Association
Format: Print book
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Sports, activities, long hours, and commutes - with so much to do, dinner has been bumped to the back burner. But research shows that family dinners offer more than just nutrition. Studies have tied shared meals to increased resiliency and self-esteem in children, higher academic achievement,... |
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Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive
Devorah Heitner - Bibliomotion
Format: Print book
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Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Media expert Devorah Heitner, however, believes that technology offers... |
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Baby Signing Essentials: Easy Sign Language for Every Age and Stage
Nancy Cadjan - Sourcebooks
Format: Print book
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Start "talking" with your baby today and discover what they're really trying to tell youWith the gift of sign language, you can communicate with your child as early as four to six months, reduce tantrums, build verbal language skills, and create a stronger bond than ever!... |
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Teenagers 101: What a Top Teacher Wishes You Knew About Helping Your Kid Succeed
Rebecca Deurlein Ed.D. - AMACOM
Format: Print book
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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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Parenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach
Vincent J. Monastra - American Psychological Association
Format: Print book
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Over the past 30 years, Dr. Monastra has treated more than 15,000 clients who have ADHD. In this indispensable book he shares the knowledge he has gained. Engaging and straightforward, the book is directed at parents of children who have, or might have, ADHD. In a conversational style,... |
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Waking up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting
Howard J. Bennett - American Academy of Pediatrics
Format: Paperback
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A positive, interactive plan for overcoming bedwetting, geared to parents of kids ages 6-13. Author Dr. Howard Bennett is both a pediatrician and a parent, and he encourages parents to read the book together with their children and develop a plan that includes behavior management techniques,... |
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Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It
Joseph Matthews Attorney - NOLO; Tenth edition
Format: Paperback
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Finding the right long-term care often means making difficult decisions during difficult times. Whether you're planning for the future or need to make a quick decision, Long-Term Care helps you understand the alternatives to nursing facilities and shows you how to find the best care... |
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The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child
Lawrence M. Siegel - NOLO; Eighth Edition edition
Format: Paperback
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Create an IEP with this start-to-finish guide for caring parentsYour special needs child needs a special education, and as a parent, you face a number of obstacles as you work with your school district to develop an Individual Education Plan IEP. Lots of steps, complicated paperwork, and intimidating... |
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The Science of Parenting, 2nd Edition
Margot Sunderland - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book
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Backed by the most up-to-date scientific research, The Science of Parenting, 2nd Edition provides evidence-based parenting advice about how you should care for your child, with practical strategies from birth to 12 years of age. Child psychotherapist Dr. Margot Sunderland has more than... |
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Blending Families: Merging Households with Kids 8-18
Trevor Crow - Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.
Format: Print book
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Blending Families responds to the need for a book that explores step-parenting by starting with the marriage as the central relationship in a new blended family unit. Just as you are better able to help your child in an airplane emergency if you put your oxygen mask on first, you are better... |
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The Only Baby Book You'll Ever Need: A Parent's Guide to Everything!
Marian Borden - Adams Media
Format: Paperback
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Expert advice for caring for babies and toddlers!From learning how to change a dirty diaper to pleasing a picky eater, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate parenthood--especially if you're new to it all. Featuring advice from top childcare experts, The Only Baby Book You'll... |
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The Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland
Dan Barry - Harper
Format: Print book
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With this Dickensian tale from America's heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice... |
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Finding Quality Early Childcare: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents about What Matters Most
Sarah Vanover - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Finding Quality Early Childcare is a tool for parents to use in selecting quality childcare that best meets the needs of their family. This book reviews foundational elements of childcare, such as health and safety features, while explaining educational strategies, including styles of teaching... |
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Little Hands & Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together
Kathy MacMillan - Huron Street Press
Format: Paperback
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Appropriate for adults who are completely new to signing, this authoritative guide on sign language helps them engage with children up to age five, regardless of their hearing ability. Each of the eight chapters contain a variety of activities, such as games, finger plays, songs, and crafts,... |
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STEP PARENTING: 50 One-Minute DOs and DON'Ts for Stepdads and Stepmoms
Randall Hicks - WordSlinger Press
Format: Print book
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A great step parenting and blended families resource for both the stepparent and the existing parent. Tired of reading a book that is hundreds of pages in length, then thinking they could have boiled down the "important parts" and saved you a lot of time? Here's a book that... |
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Unplug and Play: 50 Original Group Games That Don't Need Charging
Brad Berger - Familius
Format: Print book
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Unplug and Play! 50 Original Group Games That Don't Need Charging brings people together for hours of hilarious, interactive, technology-free fun that requires virtually nothing more than pens and paper. This compact, travel-friendly book guarantees hours of engaging entertainment with... |
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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men
Margaret J Meeker - Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover
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Meg Meeker, M.D., acclaimed author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, now turns to an equally powerful relationship in the family: the one between mother and son. From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs... |
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Living with Schizophrenia: A Family Guide to Making a Difference
Jeffrey Rado - Johns Hopkins University Press
Format: Print book
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An estimated 51 million people worldwide have schizophrenia, 2.2 million of them in the United States. While early diagnosis and appropriate treatment improve the long-term prognosis, schizophrenia is a disease that is difficult to manage. In Living with Schizophrenia, Drs. Jeffrey Rado... |
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Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells us About Raising Successful Children
Roberta M Golinkoff - American Psychological Association
Format: Print book
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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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