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If you're a new or expecting parent, "What to Expect the First Year" could feel like a comforting companion through the maze of early parenthood. It's a resource that addresses countless concerns, offering advice that can relieve your anxiety and help you make informed decisions. With its month-by-month breakdown, this book grows with you, adapting to each stage of your baby's development.

In  The Secrets of Happy Families ,  New York Times  bestselling author Bruce Feiler has drawn up a blueprint for modern families — a new approach to family dynamics, inspired by cutting-edge techniques gathered from experts in the disciplines of science, business, sports, and the military. From smartphones to social media, we live in an age of digital distractions, where we Google everything and parents even text their kids to come downstairs for dinner. In The Secrets of Happy Families , Bruce Feiler, the New York Times bestselling author and father, offers an antidote to our increasing disconnect, reminding us of the positive emotional connections that tie successful families together. Scholars have recently revolutionized our understanding of why families succeed and how every family can improve. From interviewing these scholars and the happy families they study to running a white tablecloth experiment to promote family dinners, and from visiting a high-end sex spa for couples to going backstage on the ABC hit series “Modern Family”, Feiler explains the building blocks of a successful family life and creates a toolbox for the happy family by sharing expert advice and fun facts. The result is a funny and thought-provoking playbook for contemporary families, with more than 200 useful strategies, the right way to have family dinner, what your mother never told you about sex (but should have), and why you should always have two women present in difficult conversations… Timely, compassionate, and filled with practical tips and wise advice, Bruce Feiler’s  The Secrets of Happy Families  should be required reading for all parents.

From the bestselling author of Dear God , an irreverent, bracingly honest, and “awfully funny” ( The Boston Globe ) satirical parenting guide from the Twitter’s most infamous tot, whose unchecked sense of entitlement and undeniable charm have captivated hundreds of thousands of fans.Are you constantly disappointing the toddler in your life?Are you tired, stressed out, and looking for relief? I can’t help you with that, but if you want to become an A+ servant to your small child, this book is for you. Who better to teach you about toddlers than another toddler? You will • How time-outs make you look like a fool• Why potty training is not only unnecessary but unrealistic for children under eighteen• Why toddler beds are OUT and letting your child sleep on the diagonal in your bed is IN• The best way to apologize to your toddler for all of those Pinterest casseroles• That when you love someone, you accept them as they are, pants or no pantsThe hard-hitting knowledge in The Honest Toddler will save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary whole grains and toothbrushes.Happy reading. You’re doing the right thing. For once.

From the widely acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, discover tried and tested communication strategies to survive and thrive with kids ages 2-7The all-new content in this book deals with struggles familiar to every parent, relative, teacher and childminder. How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The preschooler who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? It's hard to be a little kid. It's hard to be an adult responsible for that little kid. And it's really hard to think about effective communication when the toast is burning, the baby is crying and you're exhausted.This book will help readers do just that. Organized according to everyday challenges and conflicts, and including real-life examples and the series' trademark cartoons, this book is a survival manual of communication tools, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing or autism spectrum disorders.

If you're navigating the tumultuous toddler years, "No Bad Kids" by Janet Lansbury might be just the support you need. Lansbury's approach is hands-on and sympathetic, focusing on forging strong, respectful relationships with your children rather than traditional punitive measures. It's insightful for those stressful moments and cherished for the philosophy of kindness and understanding it promotes, making it an invaluable guide to weather the storms of toddlerhood with grace.

Positive Discipline for Positive Results!Caring for young children is one of the most challenging tasks an adult will ever face. No matter how much you love the child, there will be moments filled with anger, frustration, and even desperation. There will also be Why does my child deliberately lie to me? Why won't she listen to me? Should I ever spank her when she is disobedient?Over the years, millions of parents just like you have come to trust Jane Nelsen's Positive Discipline series. These books offer a commonsense approach to child-rearing that so often is lacking in today's world. Now completely updated to report the latest research in child development, Positive Discipline for Preschoolers will teach you how to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful. You'll find practical solutions on how ·Prevent misbehavior through nonpunitive discipline—not punishment·Avoid the power struggles that often come with the challenges of mastering sleeping, eating, and potty training·Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior inside and outside the home by using methods that teach important life skills·Employ family and class meetings to tackle discipline and developmental problems·And much, much more!"Once parents grasp and use the amazing power of Positive Discipline, their home will be transformed into a place of love and learning like no other."—Joan K. Comeau, Ph.D., president, Family Information Services"By leading parents in a natural direction of wisdom and responsibility, this book encourages trust in the parent/child relationship and asks the simple yet profound question, 'Given this particular situation, what will you do?'"—Janice Lind Raun, M.A., family therapist

Teaching Our Children to Help Themselves Be HappyPractical, timely, relevant, and inspiring, 10 Mindful Minutes is Goldie Hawn’s gift to parents who want to help their children learn better and live happier lives.Inspired by the revolutionary MindUP program (developed under the auspices of the Hawn Foundation), the book offers easy-to-grasp insights from current behavioral, psychological, and neurological studies to show how our thoughts, emotions, and actions—including our ability to focus, manage stress, and learn—are all exquisitely interconnected.Hawn presents simple and practial ways to develop mindfulness in children and parents alike, and shares her own heartfelt experiences with the challenges and joys of parenting.

WHAT TO EXPECT THE 1st YEAR is a comprehensive and practical month-by-month guide that clearly explains everything parents need to know - or might be worrying about - in the first year with a new baby. Featuring dozens of Q&A sections, as well as a first aid guide and charts on monthly growth and development, feeding and sleeping habits, this is the only book on infant care to address both the physical and the emotional needs of the whole family. Covering the most up-to-date knowledge, both medical and developmental, WHAT TO EXPECT THE 1st YEAR is, above all, down-to-earth and reassuring - and an invaluable aid for all parents of new babies.

In The Optimistic Child, Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman offers parents, teachers, and coaches a well-validated program to prevent depression in children. In a thirty-year study, Seligman and his colleagues discovered the link between pessimism -- dwelling on the most catastrophic cause of any setback -- and depression. Seligman shows adults how to teach children the skills of optimism that can help them combat depression, achieve more on the playing field and at school, and improve their physical health.As Seligman states in his new afterword for this edition, “Teaching children optimism is more, I realized, than just correcting pessimism . . . It is the creation of a positive strength, a sunny but solid future-mindedness that can be deployed throughout life -- not only to fight depression and to come back from failure, but also to be the foundation of success and vitality.”

If you're expecting and the thought of giving birth feels overwhelming, HypnoBirthing could be a game-changer for you. Reading this will reassure you that pain does not have to dominate your birthing experience. Marie Mongan’s method focuses on the power of self-awareness and relaxation, potentially transforming your approach to childbirth, making it a more positive and controlled experience. Perfect for anyone looking to approach labor with a sense of empowerment rather than fear.