Category: Parenting

A Passage to the Heart: Writings from Families with Children from China

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Yeong & Yeong : January 1999

Seller ID: 51294

ISBN-13: 9780963847225

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

Mothers and Strangers: Essays on Motherhood from the New South

Price: $3.00

Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press : April 2019

Seller ID: 50689

ISBN-13: 9781469651675

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

In this anthology of creative nonfiction, twenty-eight writers set out to discover what they know, and don't know, about the person they call Mother. Celebrated writers Samia Serageldin and Lee Smith have curated a diverse and insightful collection that challenges stereotypes about mothers and expands our notions of motherhood in the South. The mothers in these essays were shaped, for good and bad, by the economic and political crosswinds of their time. Whether their formative experience was the Great Depression or the upheavals of the 1970s, their lives reflected their era and influenced how ...
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Summer Bridge Activities 5-6 Grade Workbooks, Math, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Summer Learning 6th Grade Workbooks All Subjects With Flash Cards (160 pgs)

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Summer Bridge Activities : January 2015

Seller ID: 41466

ISBN-13: 9781483815855

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Workbook Features: - Ages 10-12, Grades 5-6 - 160 pages, about 8 inches x 10 1/2 inches - Reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and more - Includes fun fitness activities - Flash cards, completion certificate, and answer key included Hands-On Summer Learning: Summer Bridge Activities Workbook helps fifth--sixth graders keep their skills sharp during the summer months to prevent summer learning loss through fun practice pages and activities, engaging fitness activities, and more. What's Included: This book covers all subjects, focusing on grammar and writing skills, fractions, solv...
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The Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Motherhood

By: Almond, Barbara

Price: $5.00

Publisher: University of California Press : October 2010

Seller ID: 74918

ISBN-13: 9780520267138

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

Mixed feelings about motherhood--uncertainty over having a child, fears of pregnancy and childbirth, or negative thoughts about one's own children--are not just hard to discuss, they are a powerful social taboo. In this beautifully written book, Barbara Almond brings this troubling issue to light. She uncovers the roots of ambivalence, tells how it manifests in lives of women and their children, and describes a spectrum of maternal behavior--from normal feelings to highly disturbed mothering. In a society where perfection in parenting is the unattainable ideal, this compassionate book also sho...
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Expectant Blessings: Prayers, Poems, and Devotions For You and Your Baby

By: Aughtmon, Susanna Foth

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Worthy Inspired : March 2016

Seller ID: 74908

ISBN-13: 9781617956683

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Cooking for Baby: Wholesome, Homemade, Delicious

By: Barnes, Lisa

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Apple Press : January 2008

Seller ID: 74925

ISBN-13: 9781845432881

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

Parents today know that one of the best ways to give a baby a great start in life is with wholesome, homemade foods.While ready-made baby food is a convenience that any new parent can appreciate, feeding everyday fresh foods is the best way to teach a child healthy eating habits and an appreciation for good food from the cradle onward.The 80 recipes in "Cooking for Baby" make preparing delicious meals for babies and toddlers a breeze, even for busy parents. The recipes are organized by age, showing how to introduce cereal grains and simple vegetable and fruit purees to your infant at 6 months,...
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Healthy Meals for Babies & Toddlers

By: Barrett, Valerie

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Parragon Inc : January 2008

Seller ID: 74933

ISBN-13: 9781407539263

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Life's Work

By: Belkin, Lisa

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Simon & Schuster : April 2002

Seller ID: 74924

ISBN-13: 9780743225410

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

Expanding on the themes and subjects that have made Life's Work one of the best-read items in The New York Times, Belkin considers that the modern supermom is just a myth, and her eye for the resulting domestic comedy will strike a chord, and a nerve, with readers.
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The Father-Daughter Talk

By: Blakes Jr., R. C.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Lifebridge Books : June 2014

Seller ID: 69503

ISBN-13: 9781939779199

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

As the father of three daughters, the author became extremely concerned about the rapid and constant erosion of female dignity in our society -- video vixens, sex tapes, multiple sex partners, etc. Research shows that girls with an unstable father figure are more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy, low self-esteem, be a school dropout, and become involved in drugs and alcohol. This book should be read by every father, as a no-holds-barred guide to having a heart-to-heart life-changing talk with their daughters. It should also be placed into the hands of every young woman -- even if there is...
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Positive Parenting for Autism: Powerful Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Challenges and Thrive

By: Boone MA BCBA, Victoria

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Althea Press : December 2018

Seller ID: 62899

ISBN-13: 9781641521239

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Help your child with autism build essential social and life skills It can be a challenge to manage life as a special needs parent and feel like you are doing all you can to support your child's growth and development. Positive Parenting for Autism offers proven techniques for helping your child with autism develop the foundational skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life. Using scientifically supported strategies based in applied behavior analysis (ABA), this practical guide provides concrete tools for developing personalized behavior change plans aimed at both increasing your chi...
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UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World

By: Borba Dr., Michele

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Touchstone : June 2016

Seller ID: 41463

ISBN-13: 9781501110030

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

Bestselling author Michele Borba offers a 9-step program to help parents cultivate empathy in children, from birth to young adulthood--and explains why developing a healthy sense of empathy is a key predictor of which kids will thrive and succeed in the future. Is the Selfie Syndrome Undermining Our Kids' Future? Teens today are 40 percent less empathetic than they were thirty years ago. Why is a lack of empathy--which goes hand-in-hand with the self-absorption epidemic Dr. Michele Borba calls the Selfie Syndrome--so dangerous? First, it hurts kids' academic performance and leads to bullying ...
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101 Things You Should Do Before Your Kids Leave Home

By: Bordon, David,Winters, Tom

Price: $5.00

Publisher: FaithWords : April 2007

Seller ID: 74912

ISBN-13: 9780446579193

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

101 Things You Should Do Before Your Kids Leave Home is packed with ideas and advice designed to help parents prepare their children for life out in the world, while making sure that both parents and kids enjoy every precious moment. From staging a food fight to serving in a soup kitchen, from planning a "tour de neighborhood" bike race to telling family stories, some suggestions are fun, some challenging, and others practical -- but all will inspire parents with ideas for family time before their kids leave the nest.
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Touchpoints-Birth to Three

By: Brazelton, T. Berry,Sparrow, Joshua D.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books : September 2006

Seller ID: 50688

ISBN-13: 9780738210490

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

From America's most beloved pediatrician comes the classic guide to a child's physical, emotional, and behavioral development All over the U.S. and in over twenty countries around the world, Touchpoints has become required reading for anxious parents of babies and small children. T. Berry Brazelton's great empathy for the universal concerns of parenthood, and honesty about the complex feelings it engenders, as well as his uncanny insight into the predictable leaps and regressions of early childhood, have comforted and supported families since its publication in 1992. In this completely revised...
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When Your Child Is Sick: A Guide to Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Caring for a Child Who Is Very Ill

By: Breyer, Joanna

Price: $3.00

Publisher: TarcherPerigee : June 2018

Seller ID: 19496

ISBN-13: 9780147517586

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

An invaluable reference for parents of sick or hospitalized children by an experienced psychosocial counselor. To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a comprehensive guide for navigating the uncharted and frightening terrain. She provides expert advice to guide them through the hospital setting, at-home care, and long-term outcomes. Breyer's action...
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The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year

By: Brott, Armin A.

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Abbeville Press : May 2004

Seller ID: 62912

ISBN-13: 9780789208064

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Like New

How can you become an effective, involved father when you see your baby only briefly after work? What is the best way to start saving for your child's college education? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found on the pages of this easy-to-follow, information-packed volume. Author Armin Brott devotes a chapter to each month of the first year. In each chapter, he charts the physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional changes the child is going through, and examines the emotional and psychological development the father may experience. He also covers such general parenting is...
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The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (The New Father, 12)

By: Brott, Armin A.,Ash Rudick, Jennifer

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Abbeville Press : May 2015

Seller ID: 69478

ISBN-13: 9780789212139

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Armin Brott--best-selling author, broadcaster, nationally syndicated columnist, and dad of three--is America's foremost expert on fatherhood. His wisdom--along with the advice of leading obstetricians and researchers, and the experience of hundreds of real-life dads--is collected here in The Expectant Father, the essential guide for dads-to-be. Brott's reassuring month-by-month overview of your partner's pregnancy gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for the baby's arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. Each chapter covers: What's going on with y...
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Potty Training in 3 Days: The Step-by-Step Plan for a Clean Break from Dirty Diapers

By: Brucks, Brandi

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Althea Press : November 2016

Seller ID: 19493

ISBN-13: 9781623157906

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Help toddlers ages 1 to 3 go from dirty diapers to using the potty in just 3 days Ditch the diapers in no time with this step-by-step plan. Filled with expert advice accrued over thousands of cases, this potty training book makes it easy to get your child to start using the toilet. This guide covers everything you need to know, from prepping for your potty training weekend to supporting and encouraging your child once they've made it through the three days. Go beyond other potty training books with: A proven plan―Potty train your child fast with a 5-step plan that includes useful tips a...
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Coaching Your Kids in the Game of Life

By: Byrdsong, Ricky,Jackson, Dave,Jackson, Neta

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Bethany House Pub : January 2000

Seller ID: 69483

ISBN-13: 9780764223532

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

A renowned Big Ten basketball coach, recently murdered by a white supremacist, offers his insights on the connections that he found between coaching and parenting, discussing strategies for building an effective family team spirit. 25,000 first printing.
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Mother's Book

By: Child, Lydia

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Applewood Books : December 1989

Seller ID: 62920

ISBN-13: 9781557091246

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Child's 1831 book on childhood and motherhood, with its "plain, practical good-sense, written with earnestness and simplicity of style," offers chapters on Early Cultivation of Intellect, Amusements and Employments, Politeness, Management during the Teens, and Views of Matrimony. This facsimile edition was published in cooperation with Old Sturbridge Village.
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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

By: Chua, Amy

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Penguin Books : December 2011

Seller ID: 69492

ISBN-13: 9780143120582

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

" E]ntertaining, bracingly honest and, yes, thought-provoking."--The New York Times Book Review At once provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother ignited a global parenting debate with its story of one mother's journey in strict parenting. Amy Chua argues that Western parenting tries to respect and nurture children's individuality, while Chinese parents typically believe that arming children with skills, strong work habits, and inner confidence prepares them best for the future. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother chronicles Chua's iron-willed decision to raise her da...
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Category: Parenting