From the acclaimed author of Like a Mother comes a reflection on the state of caregiving in America, and an exploration of mothering as a means of social change.The Covid-19 pandemic shed fresh light on a long-overlooked truth: mothering is among the only essential work humans do. In response to the increasing weight placed on mothers and caregivers - and the lack of a social safety net to support them - writer Angela Garbes found herself pondering a vital question: How, under our current circumstances that leave us lonely, exhausted, and financially strained, might we demand more from American family life? In Essential Labor, Garbes explores assumptions about care, work, and deservedness, offering a deeply personal and rigorously reported look at what mothering is, and can be.
Harper Wave
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9780062937360
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Hardcover
Feed the Baby
By Ibclc, Victoria Facelli
Finally, a book on newborn feeding that focuses on the milks and the methods, for all families.Getting a baby fed is one of the most important tasks for a new parent. With straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning, lactation consultant Victoria Facelli introduces her modern approach in Feed the Baby. Both bottle and breast are welcomed as equally valuable tools. Based on her years of experience in the field, Facelli understands what families and babies need to thrive. She explains the science behind the various options, from how milks are made to how a newborn's sucking and swallowing skills develop. Here are dozens of nursing positions and paced bottle-feeding techniques, with suggested systems and methods for parents and partners, from those critical hours after birth through the early weeks and months to the first year.
Countryman Press
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9781682686928
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Hardcover
The Connected Parent
By Palfrey, John
Today's teenagers spend about nine hours per day online. Parents of this ultra-connected generation struggle with decisions completely new to parenting: Should an eight-year-old be allowed to go on social media? How can parents help their children gain the most from the best aspects of the digital age? How can we keep kids safe from digital harm? John Palfrey and Urs Gasser bring together over a decade of research at Harvard to tackle parents' most urgent concerns. The Connected Parent is required reading for anyone trying to help their kids flourish in the fast-changing, uncharted territory of the digital age.
Basic Books
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9781541618022
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Hardcover
Remaining You While Raising Them
By Worthington, Alli
A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed, overstimulated, tired, and strung out by all the demands of taking care of little--or not-so-little--humans.Bestselling author, life and business coach, and mom of five boys Alli Worthington believes too many moms have neglected to take care of arguably the one person who matters most: themselves. In Remaining You While Raising Them, Alli shares guilt-free, often hilarious, empowering, and research-informed advice to help you:Intentionally care for yourself--spiritually, emotionally, and physically--amidst the demands of motherhoodDrop the "good mom" myths that have been stealing your happinessTake back your own identity by discovering the unique type of mom you areLet go of social pressure, conquer mom guilt, and stop toxic comparison once and for allDiscover easy tools for building your confidence and developing a healthy mom mindset Raising children who are spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy is essential, but to accomplish that heroic feat, mothers also need to be healthy in those areas.
Zondervan
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9780310358794
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Paperback
Birth Right
By Taig, Cathy
Are pregnancy exams and hospital birthing classes all that is needed to have a successful birth experience? Do you know what a birth plan is and what it should include? Should you have your baby at the hospital? Should you have your baby at a birthing center? Should you have your baby at home? What are some self care strategies that can help you with pregnancy? What does the Bible have to say about birth? How can you add God's "super" to your "natural" during the birthing process? Birth Right explores the answer to these questions and empowers mothers to make decisions that will help them establish a firm foundation for their birth experiences.
BookBaby
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9781098399382
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Paperback
First Class Fatherhood
By Lace, Alec
Did you know that in the United States alone, more than one in four children live in a home without a father?When Alec Lace recognized this crisis and launched his parenting podcast 2018, his mission was simple: to give dads an opportunity to encourage others, by sharing the experiences and wisdom they've gained during their respective journeys.A few years and hundreds of interviews later--including with many high-profile dads from sports, media, politics, the military, and other industries--Alec has curated a rich collection of anecdotes that provides guidance and inspiration on a wide array of topics, including but not limited toAdvice for about-to-be or new dadsFinance and educationDisciplineDating and social lifeFaith, values, and serviceFitness and health, for both children and fathersHow to be a fatherhood ambassadorFirst-Class Fatherhood will engage the reader with thought-provoking ideas and realistic solutions from fathers who have been through it all.
Harper Horizon
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9780785241034
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Hardcover
The Official John Wayne Big Book of Dad Jokes
By Brown, Jeremy
From giving as good as he got at the Harvard Lampoon to his comedic work in such films and TV shows as Donovan's Reef, North to Alaska, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, I Love Lucy, Dean Martin Celebrity Roast and The Red Skelton Hour, John Wayne was never shy about exhibiting his wry, knowing sense of humor. It's this facet of Duke that The Official John Wayne Big Book of Dad Jokes captures. A father of six children himself, Duke was no stranger to making kids crack up (or at least trying to) . This book presents those stories of Duke as practical joker as well as willing victim, embedded within more than 400 clever, yet dreadful jokes, stories, riddles and puns. Perfect for family members of every age! Some of the jokes are Duke- and Western-themed, but most are simply good, original Dad jokes: some good, some bad, some awful, but all funny.
Media Lab Books
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9781948174732
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Paperback
Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success
By Icard, Michelle
Turn common adolescent missteps, from relationship blunders to rebellions that backfire, into character-building moments - by the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen.. Every child messes up, sometimes in ways that seem sure to wreck their futures: a bad report card, poor sportsmanship, underaged drinking. These are tough moments for parent and child alike, often complicated by the fear that the misstep is also an indictment of our parenting. But what each of these "fails" has in common for our kids is the precious silver lining of a chance for character building and developing more grit - if we help them process their mistake well.. An invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success offers specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations.
Rodale Books
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9780593578667
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Hardcover
The Expert Guide to Fertility
By Sanfilippo, Joseph S.
The essential guide to understanding fertility and improving your pregnancy chances.The journey to fertility can be daunting and filled with obstacles. In The Expert Guide to Fertility, OB-GYNs Joseph S. Sanfilippo, MD, MBA, and Aarti Kumar, MD, offer the information you need in your journey to achieve pregnancy. They provide an overview of the human reproductive system, describe issues that may impede conception, and explain various medical, surgical, and lifestyle interventions shown to improve one's chances of becoming pregnant. Sanfilippo and Kumar offer important information on:* A broad variety of assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization* Diagnostic tests and what to expect throughout your fertility journey* Fertility-preserving options for people diagnosed with cancer and people with recurrent miscarriages, polycystic ovaries, a low egg supply, or endometriosis* Fertility options for LGBTQ readers, single parents, and military personnel* Adoption, egg and sperm donation, and egg freezing procedures* Financing options, including tips for working with health care insurers.
Johns Hopkins University Press
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9781421447056
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Paperback
Baby Bomb
By Ma, Kara Hoppe
A baby is a blessing - and also a completely life-altering event. If you're like many new parents, nothing could have fully prepared you for the exhaustion of late-night feedings, the explosive diapers, the evaporation of your free time, the pure joy, and the moments of pure terror. In the midst of these hazy, early months, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. And when you're overwhelmed, it's easy to put your romantic relationship on the back burner. But, more and more, research shows that in order to be the best parents you can be, you and your partner need to make sure that your needs - as a couple - are also met. Written by a psychologist and relationship expert, Baby Bomb offers powerful tools based in psychology and neurobiology to help you and your partner co-parent and co-partner as a solid and supportive team - while also cultivating mad love for each other! You'll find more than just "tips" for better parenting and partnering; you'll discover how a secure-functioning relationship is essential for raising happy, healthy kids.
Essential Labor
By Garbes, Angela
From the acclaimed author of Like a Mother comes a reflection on the state of caregiving in America, and an exploration of mothering as a means of social change.The Covid-19 pandemic shed fresh light on a long-overlooked truth: mothering is among the only essential work humans do. In response to the increasing weight placed on mothers and caregivers - and the lack of a social safety net to support them - writer Angela Garbes found herself pondering a vital question: How, under our current circumstances that leave us lonely, exhausted, and financially strained, might we demand more from American family life? In Essential Labor, Garbes explores assumptions about care, work, and deservedness, offering a deeply personal and rigorously reported look at what mothering is, and can be.
Feed the Baby
By Ibclc, Victoria Facelli
Finally, a book on newborn feeding that focuses on the milks and the methods, for all families.Getting a baby fed is one of the most important tasks for a new parent. With straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning, lactation consultant Victoria Facelli introduces her modern approach in Feed the Baby. Both bottle and breast are welcomed as equally valuable tools. Based on her years of experience in the field, Facelli understands what families and babies need to thrive. She explains the science behind the various options, from how milks are made to how a newborn's sucking and swallowing skills develop. Here are dozens of nursing positions and paced bottle-feeding techniques, with suggested systems and methods for parents and partners, from those critical hours after birth through the early weeks and months to the first year.
The Connected Parent
By Palfrey, John
Today's teenagers spend about nine hours per day online. Parents of this ultra-connected generation struggle with decisions completely new to parenting: Should an eight-year-old be allowed to go on social media? How can parents help their children gain the most from the best aspects of the digital age? How can we keep kids safe from digital harm? John Palfrey and Urs Gasser bring together over a decade of research at Harvard to tackle parents' most urgent concerns. The Connected Parent is required reading for anyone trying to help their kids flourish in the fast-changing, uncharted territory of the digital age.
Remaining You While Raising Them
By Worthington, Alli
A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed, overstimulated, tired, and strung out by all the demands of taking care of little--or not-so-little--humans.Bestselling author, life and business coach, and mom of five boys Alli Worthington believes too many moms have neglected to take care of arguably the one person who matters most: themselves. In Remaining You While Raising Them, Alli shares guilt-free, often hilarious, empowering, and research-informed advice to help you:Intentionally care for yourself--spiritually, emotionally, and physically--amidst the demands of motherhoodDrop the "good mom" myths that have been stealing your happinessTake back your own identity by discovering the unique type of mom you areLet go of social pressure, conquer mom guilt, and stop toxic comparison once and for allDiscover easy tools for building your confidence and developing a healthy mom mindset Raising children who are spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy is essential, but to accomplish that heroic feat, mothers also need to be healthy in those areas.
Birth Right
By Taig, Cathy
Are pregnancy exams and hospital birthing classes all that is needed to have a successful birth experience? Do you know what a birth plan is and what it should include? Should you have your baby at the hospital? Should you have your baby at a birthing center? Should you have your baby at home? What are some self care strategies that can help you with pregnancy? What does the Bible have to say about birth? How can you add God's "super" to your "natural" during the birthing process? Birth Right explores the answer to these questions and empowers mothers to make decisions that will help them establish a firm foundation for their birth experiences.
First Class Fatherhood
By Lace, Alec
Did you know that in the United States alone, more than one in four children live in a home without a father?When Alec Lace recognized this crisis and launched his parenting podcast 2018, his mission was simple: to give dads an opportunity to encourage others, by sharing the experiences and wisdom they've gained during their respective journeys.A few years and hundreds of interviews later--including with many high-profile dads from sports, media, politics, the military, and other industries--Alec has curated a rich collection of anecdotes that provides guidance and inspiration on a wide array of topics, including but not limited toAdvice for about-to-be or new dadsFinance and educationDisciplineDating and social lifeFaith, values, and serviceFitness and health, for both children and fathersHow to be a fatherhood ambassadorFirst-Class Fatherhood will engage the reader with thought-provoking ideas and realistic solutions from fathers who have been through it all.
The Official John Wayne Big Book of Dad Jokes
By Brown, Jeremy
From giving as good as he got at the Harvard Lampoon to his comedic work in such films and TV shows as Donovan's Reef, North to Alaska, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, I Love Lucy, Dean Martin Celebrity Roast and The Red Skelton Hour, John Wayne was never shy about exhibiting his wry, knowing sense of humor. It's this facet of Duke that The Official John Wayne Big Book of Dad Jokes captures. A father of six children himself, Duke was no stranger to making kids crack up (or at least trying to) . This book presents those stories of Duke as practical joker as well as willing victim, embedded within more than 400 clever, yet dreadful jokes, stories, riddles and puns. Perfect for family members of every age! Some of the jokes are Duke- and Western-themed, but most are simply good, original Dad jokes: some good, some bad, some awful, but all funny.
Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success
By Icard, Michelle
Turn common adolescent missteps, from relationship blunders to rebellions that backfire, into character-building moments - by the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen.. Every child messes up, sometimes in ways that seem sure to wreck their futures: a bad report card, poor sportsmanship, underaged drinking. These are tough moments for parent and child alike, often complicated by the fear that the misstep is also an indictment of our parenting. But what each of these "fails" has in common for our kids is the precious silver lining of a chance for character building and developing more grit - if we help them process their mistake well.. An invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success offers specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations.
The Expert Guide to Fertility
By Sanfilippo, Joseph S.
The essential guide to understanding fertility and improving your pregnancy chances.The journey to fertility can be daunting and filled with obstacles. In The Expert Guide to Fertility, OB-GYNs Joseph S. Sanfilippo, MD, MBA, and Aarti Kumar, MD, offer the information you need in your journey to achieve pregnancy. They provide an overview of the human reproductive system, describe issues that may impede conception, and explain various medical, surgical, and lifestyle interventions shown to improve one's chances of becoming pregnant. Sanfilippo and Kumar offer important information on:* A broad variety of assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization* Diagnostic tests and what to expect throughout your fertility journey* Fertility-preserving options for people diagnosed with cancer and people with recurrent miscarriages, polycystic ovaries, a low egg supply, or endometriosis* Fertility options for LGBTQ readers, single parents, and military personnel* Adoption, egg and sperm donation, and egg freezing procedures* Financing options, including tips for working with health care insurers.
Baby Bomb
By Ma, Kara Hoppe
A baby is a blessing - and also a completely life-altering event. If you're like many new parents, nothing could have fully prepared you for the exhaustion of late-night feedings, the explosive diapers, the evaporation of your free time, the pure joy, and the moments of pure terror. In the midst of these hazy, early months, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. And when you're overwhelmed, it's easy to put your romantic relationship on the back burner. But, more and more, research shows that in order to be the best parents you can be, you and your partner need to make sure that your needs - as a couple - are also met. Written by a psychologist and relationship expert, Baby Bomb offers powerful tools based in psychology and neurobiology to help you and your partner co-parent and co-partner as a solid and supportive team - while also cultivating mad love for each other! You'll find more than just "tips" for better parenting and partnering; you'll discover how a secure-functioning relationship is essential for raising happy, healthy kids.