What is the worst Parenting advice you have ever received?

I have been given a lot of parenting advice over the years and have even tried some of the suggestions. I have since learned to just trust my own instincts. What I want to know is what is the worst or craziest advice you’ve ever been given, and did you try it?

hehehe, I get so much bad advice all the time! But the ones that always take the cake come from my MIL. For instance, keep a baby in a playpen all day without picking them up and never let them learn to crawl so that they are easier to manage, only let them out when they have learnt to stand and walk and knock the playpen over! Can you believe that!!! Or how about, tying a toddler into a cot to stop them throwing the bed clothes off so that you don’t need to have heating going all night. I think that she was lucky that laws were so lenient 40 odd years ago. With some of the things older women have told me to do, its a wonder any of us made it out of childhood alive! haha.

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Twins: A Practical Guide to Parenting Multiples from Conception to Preschool $3.95 This user-friendly guide explains how to prepare–emotionally and physically–for having and parenting more than one child. Based on extensive research as well as various parents’ experiences of twin pregnancies, births, and toddlers, it offers sound advice from both medical and practical points of view. Detailed information and clear explanations of medical jargon are peppered with amusing and moving stories of catastrophe, chaos, and coping. From getting organized to breast feeding, and from finding time to sleep to toddler-proofing cupboards, this handbook offers useful advice for the new parents of twins or triplets.

The Three-Martini Family Vacation: A Field Guide to Intrepid Parenting $3.95 Chill the glasses The author of the wildly successful "Three-Martini Playdate" is back with more irreverent and useful advice about life with children. Wickedly funny essays offer helpful advice on harnessing the energy of toddlers-gone-wild: on vacation, out to dinner, even just when grandmother stops by for a visit. Parents will relearn the art of traveling, socializing, and eating out like adults . . . sometimes with well-behaved children in tow. In dozens of short, kicky chapters like Cocktail Parties: Actually for Grown-ups and The Theme Park Vacation: A Last Resort, Christie Mellor gently reminds parents that family vacations can truly be fun.

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Faithfully Parenting Teens $3.95 This title offers godly, practical advice to help you keep God at the center of your relationship with your teen.

Complete Guide to Overprotective Parenting $3.93 The book is filled with advice on keeping your child healthy, administering first aid, providing safety and recreation, and hilarious home remedies to the challenges of child-rearing.

Parenting Solutions: Encouragement for Everyday Parenting Concerns $19.17 A practical, accessible, user friendly compendium of instruction, information, advice and insight, Parenting Solutions begins with a chapter on life with a baby and dealing with such issues as crying, breast feeding, postpartum depression, teething and weaning. This is followed by informed and informative chapters on establishing a child’s self-esteem, life with a toddler, nutrition tips, language development, discipline, toilet training, safety issues, the advent of a new baby in the life of an older sibling, and so much more. Enhanced with the inclusion of bibliography and an index, Parenting Solutions is highly recommended reading for anyone having the responsibility of raising a child in today’s world.

The Girlfriends’ Guide to Toddlers $3.95 With a combined total of over 300,000 Girlfriends’ Guides in print, Vicki Iovine offers the kind of tongue-in-cheek humor and straight-from-the-hip advice that has made her one of today’s most popular authorities on child rearing. Now she takes the next step in the Girlfriends series by helping mothers deal with that mysterious, baffling, often adorable and frequently alarming being their baby has become — a toddler.

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Keys to Parenting an Adopted Child $3.95 Adoptive parents will find information and advice on preparing for placement, bonding with an adopted child, transracial and international adoptions, coping with a childas health or learning problems, and much more. Appendices present lists of adoptive parenting organizations in the U.S. and Canada, adoption-friendly mental health resources, childrenas health organizations, and pediatric and educational advocacy groups. Titles in " Barronas Parenting Keys " offer help to moms and dads by focusing on challenges specific to modern family structures and todayas social environment. Bringing up kids today is differentaand in many ways more challengingathan it was in past generations. The revised and updated editions of " Parenting Keys " speak to todayas parents with solid advice and answers to todayas problems.

Dr. James Dobson on Parenting $3.95 Any parent can become competent and confident with Dr. James Dobson’s biblical insight and practical counsel. Now Dobson’s two classic parenting handbooks, The Strong-Willed Child and Pareting Isn’t for Cowards, come together to help you experience the success, fulfillment, and joy that raising children was meant to bring. These two bestsellers are packed with the sane, sensible, and easy-to-follow advice that every parent needs to guide kids from birth through adolescence.

Parenting for a Peaceful World $15.13 "Parenting for a Peaceful World" is a fascinating look at how child-rearing customs have shaped societies and major world events. It reveals how children adapt to and are influenced by different parenting styles and how safeguarding their emotional development is the key to creating a more peaceful, harmonious, and sustainable world. Practical advice for raising a well-adjusted child includes tips on: Supporting your child’s developing emotional intelligenceUnderstanding how your childhood has influenced your own emotional make-upHelping you achieve your full parenting potential "Parenting for a Peaceful World" is for parents, child health professionals, teachers, and adults seeking to heal and grow. Robin Grille is an internationally renowned author, speaker, educator, psychologist, and psychotherapist specializing in child development, parenting issues, and family relationships.

To What Miserable Wretches Have I Been Born?: Revenge Poetry for Babies and Toddlers $3.95 In a society over-saturated with books, magazines, blogs, reality shows, and YouTube videos aggressively conveying anyone and everyone’s latest advice on parenting, there still remains one important and unrepresented opinion…that of the "baby" Fortunately, "To What Miserable Wretches Have I Been Born?" has arrived to give voice to the pre-verbal. Through the unfiltered lens of a baby no longer willing to stay silent in the face of neurotic parenting, the most vital perspective on parenting is finally delivered. Although there has been some recent backlash to the over-anxious, "helicopter," Tiger Mom style of parenting, the offspring of these uber-parents have been wanting to lash back for a long time. "To What Miserable Wretches Have I Been Born?" gives frustrated babies and toddlers a soapbox on which to stand (or sit or have tummy-time). From a poem about swaddling titled "Where Are My Hands " to the poem, "Cease and Desist," which decries the exploitation of a baby’s intellectual property when parents post humiliating home videos online, modern parents will be forced to examine their approach to parenting from the perspective of their judgmental, ruthless, and bitter (albeit adorable) progeny, who turn out not to be as innocent as they seem. Sassy, tongue-in-cheek, and laugh-out-loud funny, "To What Miserable Wretches Have I Been Born?" is the ideal book for those parents who spend far too much time worrying about the effectiveness of their parenting skills (in other words, "ALL" parents…).

Parenting a Struggling Reader $3.95 The first completely comprehensive, practical guide for recognizing, diagnosing, and overcoming any childhood reading difficulty. According to the National Institute of Health, ten million of our nation’s children (approximately 17 percent) have trouble learning to read. While headlines warn about the nation’s reading crisis, Susan Hall (whose son was diagnosed with dyslexia) and Louisa Moats have become crusaders for action. The result of their years of research and personal experience, "Parenting a Struggling Reader" provides a revolutionary road map for any parent facing this challenging problem. Acknowledging that parents often lose valuable years by waiting for their school systems to test for a child’s reading disability, Hall and Moats offer a detailed, realistic program for getting parents actively involved in their children’s reading lives. With a four-step plan for identifying and resolving deficiencies, as well as advice for those whose kids received weak instruction during the crucial early years, this is a landmark publication that promises unprecedented hope for the next generation of Information Age citizens.

Parenting: From Surviving to Thriving $3.95 Everything that parents need to survive and thrive in the 21st Century. Marriage, children and family have been lifelong priorities for Charles Swindoll. Based on his extensive study of both the Old and New Testaments, Chuck has drawn together those timeless insights for building close and rewarding family relationships. Following a biblical exploration of God’s purpose and plans for families, readers are equipped with all the tools necessary to grow strong healthy families. Chuck then takes a clear-eyed look at those areas where parents and families often experience difficulties. In typical Swindoll fashion, these discussions are frank and direct but always leave the reader filled with hope and encouragement. Selected Chapters: This Is not your Grandfather’s Family Practical Advice on Making a Marriage Stick Cultivating a Life of Self-Worth The Best Kept Secret of Wise Parenting Increasing the Priority of Your Family Staying Young as Your Family Grows Older Danger Signs of Domestic Erosion Restoring Relationships After You’ve Blown It Affirming and Encouraging Words to Dads Secret Struggles x2026;Family Troubles From Resentment to Rebellion Final Words to Families Then and Now

Right Parenting: God’s Way $16.48 Parenting shouldn’t be about the difficulties of raising your kids; it should be about the joy and fulfilment Right Parenting; God’s Way. helps you deal with the challenges of parenting . so you can enjoy the journey of parenting. This book gives you practical, relevant advice all from Biblical perspective. Right Parenting; God’s Way helps you deal with the challenges so you can start experiencing the joy that is real. I often wonder why we, as parents, are so reluctant to tell our children how valuable they are to us. In Matthew 19: 14 (NIV) Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Jesus saw the little children as a very important part of His kingdom. That is because without them; we have no future. The children are a pure expression of God’s love. They don’t have to break through the barriers that plague adults. That is why Jesus said, "Truly I say unto you, unless you repent and become like little children, you can never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18: 3 (AMP) So therefore, enjoy time together with your family. Spending a few hours in God’s creation (swimming, fishing, playing at a park) can be a wonderful way of keeping relationships fresh in a busy family. As parents, we can show our love by setting aside special times with our family. Communicating warm, loving approval to our children doesn’t just happen naturally.

Maximum Strength Parenting $19.91 Welcome to the town of "Maximum Strength Parenting," a happy little place where you’ll have a lot to do, a lot to think about, and a lot of fun "Maximum Strength Parenting" is the art of using all of your gifts and knowledge in the most important and influential job you will ever have, parenting. A "Maximum Strength Parent" helps foster the growth of a "Maximum Strength Child," which is a child who enjoys the process of striving to his or her potential and acts with courage, consistency, responsibility, power, authority, flexibility, sound judgment, and humanity in his or her emotional, intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical interactions with the world. "Maximum Strength Parenting" is the greatest gift you can give your child. In "Maximum Strength Parenting" we express our "Freedom of Speech" and our "Freedom to Teach," but we stop well-short of the "Freedom to Preach" that is evident in so many ‘parent-advice’ books of the day. Throughout "Maximum Strength Parenting" you will find rich information, balanced commentary, and consideration of nuanced points that will cause you to think more deeply about your positions (or perhaps re-think your positions) on countless topics of philosophical and practical importance in parenting. We also provide broad ranges of effective parenting strategies for you to choose from. Throughout these pages we have provided hundreds of little bits of insight, encouragement, strategy, inspiration, and solution options. From our hearts to yours, we hope you will find the ideas and strategies in Maximum Strength Parenting to be worthy companions on your lifelong journey of raising a Maximum Strength Child. Andrew Vaughan, Ph.D. Lauren Resnick, M.S., CCC, SLP, & Anne Long, M.S., Ed.

Parenting for Dummies 2e $21.67 We humans are pretty clever. We’ve mastered fire, invented the wheel, calculated the age of the Universe, sent people to the Moon, built machines that think, and cracked the genome. So you’d think that with all our smarts, somebody would’ve come up with a surefire formula for raising kids. Maybe that’s because every child, like every parent, is an individual, and no two parent-child relationships are ever the same. So, you can give up any notions of being a perfect parent. But, you can learn to keep the big mistakes to a minimum and make the parenting enterprise easier and more rewarding for your children and you. Which is where this book comes in. Whether you’re child is a newborn, a teen, or somewhere in-between, "Parenting For Dummies" gives you the scoop on parenting basics. From dealing with a crying baby and potty training, to building self-esteem and talking with them about sex, it offers a gold mine of up-to-date advice and guidance on how to: Learn to communicate with your kids Develop a good relationship with your kids Keep your kids safe and healthy Help your kids grow up to be good people Keep your cool and control their behavior Discipline constructively and with a minimum of stress Build self-esteem in your children Avoid committing the parenting sins your parents taught you Experts Sandy and Dan Gookin–she’s the parenting expert for "Parents Magazine" and "Working Mother Magazine" and he’s a father of four–avoid the psychological hype and medical terminology and give you the straight poop on all aspects of child-rearing, including: Speaking and listening to kids The importance of being consistent Keeping a sense of humor Dealing with babies Childhood growth and development Health and nutrition Kids’ changing physical needs Developing a good person Written by parents for parents, "Parenting For Dummies" gives you the know-how and skills you need to be the parent of healthy, happy kids.

Meditations for Mothers of Toddlers [With Ribbon Mark] $3.95 A companion volume to "Meditations for New Mothers," this collection of meditations is designed for mother’s who’ve reached the next stage-facing the new set of anxieties, joys, trials, conflicts, demands, and day-to-day challenges of parenting toddlers. Continuing with the first book’s supportive, embracing tone and format, "Meditations for Mothers of Toddlers" offers meditations on Growing Up, Self-Esteem, Setting Limits, Revolving Personalities, Self-Blame, and Laughter ("When I hear the unbridled laughter of my child, I laugh wholeheartedly, with him"). Accompanying each meditation is a quote, from Katharine Mansfield to Elayne Boosler, on being a single mother.

Parenting $3.95 Contentious issues such as civil liberties and abortion touch on people’s deeply held beliefs. This series captures the passion and depth of these debates, examining how the courts have helped to shape each issue through their rulings. Each volume focuses on a specific issue, presenting primary source materials like the text of court rulings and dissenting opinions, as well as analysis and opinion on the rulings. This engaging series offers a wealth of information on the historical and contemporary aspects of issues confronting society, while meeting the academic demand for reliable information tied to law and social sciences.

Am I a Normal Parent?: Expert Advice, Parenting Tips and the Reassurance You’ve Been Looking for $3.95 Your guide to the stresses, fears, and anxieties NORMAL to parenting. "Am I a Normal Parent? "features a powerful self-assessment quiz that will quickly help you understand what is wrong (and right) in your parenting style. Just by answering 50 easy-to-complete, highly revealing questions, you will know if what you are thinking, doing, and feeling as a parent is normal…or not. And what can be done about it. Children, while often angelic and sweet, can be challenging as well. You can feel overwhelmed by your children’s behavior, and ask yourself: ■ Are my responses and actions correct? ■ Do other parents feel unsure of how to handle certain situations with their children as well? ■ Is it normal to be so uncertain that what I am doing is correct? This book addresses your needs and concerns as a parent. Created by parenting expert Sara Dimerman, " Am I A Normal Parent? "reveals the behaviors, questions, and problems that" you "face on a daily basis and addresses the insecurities and fears common to parents world-wide. Every parent faces questions and uncertainties when it comes to raising children. There are no absolutes, and in the face of the profound responsibility of being a parent in this day and age, it can be very stressful to have self-doubt. Rest assured: you are not alone. All parents question their actions and often feel insecure about their choices. In addition, there are numerous questions that parents are often afraid to ask: ■ "Is it okay to get angry when my toddler doesn’t listen? " ■ "Is it okay to get jealous when my child monopolizes my spouse’s time?" ■ "Is it normal to wonder if I am being judged by my peers?" ■ "Who defines normal, anyway?" "Am I a Normal Parent? "tackles such questions head on. By addressing common concerns, Sara Dimerman encourages you to rethink interpretations of societal norms in a positive and constructive way. "Am I a Normal Parent? "encourages you in a warm and friendly manner to work harder to define yourself, and lead by example so that parenting, while still a challenge, is reflective of your own values. Recommended reading for parents everywhere.

Parenting Your Child with Autism: Practical Solutions, Strategies, and Advice for Helping Your Family $12.67 All children with autism respond to treatment differently, which is one of the reasons even autism experts and researchers can’t pinpoint which single treatment works best for children who have this condition. The autism specialists who authored this book recommend observing your child’s response to each treatment and adjusting the treatment accordingly. After reading "Parenting Your Child Through the Challenges of Autism," parents themselves will become the expert on their child’s autism and choose from a range of research-backed autism programs. These programs are divided into three sections: disproven treatments, questionable treatments, and well-proven treatments. With this knowledge in hand, parents can trust themselves and establish customized treatment plans that draw on one or more of these programs for the best results. The book also offers information on medications and a variety of practical dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills parents can start using right away to improve their children’s responses. Mindfulness and emotion regulation skills are provided to help parents avoid unproductive feelings of despair and disappointment that may arise on the path to finding the best treatments for their children.

Really You’ve Done Enough: Parents Guide to Stop Parenting Their Adult Child Who Still Needs Their Money But Not Their Advice $3.95 Congratulations You, as a parent, have managed to produce and raise a child who has made it into young adulthood. Now please, back off. Farther, farther … Your child needs the freedom to really find themselves and their place in the world and learn that their parents are just people … flawed people who made terrible mistakes … Wait, no, that’s too far. ?A little closer … there. Does your wallet feel a bit lighter? Good. ?That’s the first lesson. Your child needs freedom and space, but most of all, they need your money, and you should give it to them because above all you are a good parent. ?And you’ll need someone to visit you in the nursing home. In addition to explaining why you should joyfully give your child all of your hard-earned cash, this book will also explain the nuances of communicating with your child. For example, do not e-mail your child that your family dog has died. Oh, and never have sex, nor utter the word. Ever.

The Playskool Guide to the Toddler Years: From Together Time to Temper Tantrums, Practical Advice to Fully Enjoy Your Toddler’s Wo $3.95 Welcome to the wonderful world of toddlers- As your toddler grows and explores the world, every day brings new adventures and bonding opportunities. The Playskool Guide to the Toddler Years, filled with caring advice from clinical psychologist Rebecca Rutledge, offers essential, practical information you need to know to ease your fears and parent with confidence –Building imagination and learning through play –Easy guidelines for rules and discipline –Understanding the important cognitive, physical and emotional changes –Parenting yourself to maintain your sanity –Beginning potty training and getting ready for preschool –Traveling with your toddler –Socializing with siblings and making new friends From sleep and teething to developing speech and language, The Playskool Guide to the Toddler Years is your indispensable, easy-to-understand guide to handling every aspect of your toddler’s growing mind, busy body and emotional well-being.

Naptime Is the New Happy Hour: And Other Ways Toddlers Turn Your Life Upside Down $3.95 "Motherhood — it’s not for wimps. " Once the zigzagging hormones and endless, bleary-eyed exhaustion of the first year have worn off, you’re left with the startling realization that your tiny, immobile bundle has become a rampaging toddler, complete with his or her very own, very forceful personality. Just as "Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay" helped debunk decades of parenting myths to offer honest advice for the first year, "Naptime Is the New Happy Hour" is a voice of reason for every woman facing questions such as: Will refined sugar make my toddler’s head explode? Is it wrong to have a cocktail at two in the afternoon? And what exactly is a Backyardigan? With biting wit and boatloads of common sense, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor addresses all these concerns and more. Whether it’s planning easy outings that are fun for both of you (fact: your child will find the local Target just as scintillating as the Guggenheim), dishing the dirt on preschool TV (those mothers who swear their kids don’t watch television? Liars or psychos, every one), or perfecting the art of the play date, readers will find advice, anecdotes, and a reassuring sense of camaraderie to help them survive — and even thrive — during each hilarious, frustrating, and amazing moment.

Teach Yourself Successful Step-Parenting $3.46 Create a strong family "Teach Yourself Successful Step-Parenting" gives you solid advice on blending families successfully. It covers everything from the earliest days of a new relationship to the issues raised by a new baby.

Beyond Discipline: Parenting That Lasts a Lifetime $15.64 Dr. Christophersen, the author of LITTLE PEOPLE, now helps you develop your children into adolescents and adults who can handle stress and who are equipped with lifestyles to deal with lifestresses they are likely to encounter. Dr. Christophersen greatly expands upon the concept of Self-Quieting Skills and how developing these skills empowers them. "Beyond Discipline contains advice from a well-known and well-respected psychologist whose interest is in children’s optimal development. His advice is sound and well-measured. Any parent can use it well to make the decisions they must make." Dr. T. Berry Brazelton

Parent-Child Relations Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting an Introduction to Parenting $3.95 Known for its interactive format, this research-driven book tackles the intricacies of parent-child relationships in a contemporary society. Using family systems theory, the book examines the evolution of the family, the stages of family system development, and the challenges faced by all types of families. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. Topics include: Dimensions of Parenthood; Ethnic Diversity of Contemporary American Families; Parenting Strategies; Theoretical Perspectives; The Transition to Parenthood; Childbirth and the Newborn; Parenting Infants and Toddlers; Parenting Young Children; Parenting School-Age Children; Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults; Parenting in Single-Parent Family Systems; Parenting in Stepfamily Systems; Parenting in High-Risk Families; and Special Challenges in Parenting.

Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids $21.23 The ultimate resource for separated and divorced parents, written by an internationally acclaimed expert on divorce and its impact on children. This comprehensive and empowering guide is filled with practical, effective ways to minimize the effects of divorce on children, and offers immediate solutions to the most critical parenting problems divorce brings. In this go-to resource, Christina McGhee addresses the issues of utmost importance to parents: ? How and when to tell the children about the divorce ? Guiding children through transition ?Helping children cope with having two homes ?Dealing with finances ?Managing a difficult relationship with an ex ?And more Offering advice on explaining things to every age group-from toddlers to teenagers-in plain, consistent, and age-appropriate terms, "Parenting Apart" also offers practical suggestions for parents to help them maintain their own sense of stability and take care of their own well-being while taking care of their kids.

Teach Yourself Parenting Your Teenager $11.13 Survive your child’s teen years and help them thrive "Teach Yourself Parenting Your Teenager" gives you advice and encouragement to manage your child’s adolescence and turn these years of conflict into happy, hopeful times. It shows you how to improve communication with your teenager and gives you the insight to tackle all the areas of conflict calmly and confidently. In turn you will be helping your child become a strong, independent adult.

The Complete Lesbian and Gay Parenting Guide $3.95 Gay parenting is a productive and positive decision, but author and lesbian mother Arlene Lev admits it isn’t always an easy one. With practical wisdom and advice, and personal real-life stories, Lev prepares gay parents for this endeavor with everything they need to know and everything they can expect while making their own significant and challenging mark on family life in the 21st century.

Ten Simple Tools for No Regrets Parenting $17.49 No matter where you are in your parenting journey, NO REGRETS PARENTING recognizes the mystery and confusion around childrearing and offers candid and sensible advice in the form of ten simple, straightforward, and profound rules that will help you navigate a steady course. NO REGRETS PARENTING covers: Parenting truths-differentiating between fact and fiction Crafting your parenting role and putting it into practice Effective ways to communicate with your child and your partner Helping your child develop emotional intelligence Tips for building a relationship with your child that fosters trust and confidence Tools for handling discipline and encouraging desired behaviors in the most positive and stress-free way possible Developing easy strategies and practices that will best equip your children for success The simple tools offered in this book can be implemented immediately and don’t cost a thing aside from practice, patience, and time. NO REGRETS PARENTING doesn’t endorse one parenting style or school of thought over another; it is simply one parent’s advice to another on what has worked and what hasn’t. Timmons has gathered the best information available and combined it with her real-world experience in one clear, concise, and entertaining little book, with the aim of helping all of us raise children with no regrets

Smart Parenting During and After Divorce $13.63 Invaluable parenting advice on how to coparent during and after divorce, from a sought-after expert on parenting topics As a court-appointed child custody evaluator for 15 years, Dr. Peter Favaro is uniquely qualified to write this must-have guide for parents going through divorce. A child psychologist, he understands the effects divorce can have on families, especially when difficult exes, lawyers, visitation schedules, and other issues directly affect the child. Favaro addresses 50 essential topics in short, easy-to-read chapters, including 100 dos and don’ts that will make things easier on your child–and better for your family.

Callum’s Cure: A Triumph of Positive Parenting $3.95 When Callum Sykes was born with cerebral palsy and infant blindness, doctors said that he would spend his life in a wheelchair, unable to walk or see. But his extraordinary mother Shelley refused to accept the finality of this prognosis. She was determined to give Callum every chance of leading a normal life.Shelley candidly tells of her experiences raising Callum and gives a wealth of practical advice about keeping your family happy, balancing work and home life, boosting the self-esteem of your children and overcoming the challenges of parenting. She shows how to: 7discard feelings of guilt 7give time and romance to relationships 7prevent negative attitudes and 7develop a program for your child using physiotherapy, exercise, diet, traditional medicine, as well as holistic therapies.Today Callum not only walks, but he runs, sees, attends his local school and is very bright. His confidence and skills are testament to the faith and courage of a remarkable and dedicated parent.

Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies and Toddlers $3.46 Gina Ford has worked as a maternity nurse all over the world, and here she offers her top parenting tips in a concise format for busy parents. She deals with sleeping, weaning, feeding, potty training and behavioural development at a pace that is right for children.

Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children $4.95 As time-tested as it is timely, the expert advice in this book has helped thousands of readers improve on their parenting practices. Now, substantially revised and expanded, "Growing Up Again "offers further guidance on providing children with the structure and nurturing that are so critical to their healthy development–and to our own. Jean Illsley Clarke and Connie Dawson provide the information every adult caring for children should know–about ages and stages of development, ways to nurture our children and ourselves, and tools for personal and family growth. This new edition also addresses the special demands of parenting adopted children and the problem of overindulgence; a recognition and exploration of prenatal life and our final days as unique life stages; new examples of nurturing, structuring, and discounting, as well as concise ways to identify them; help for handling parenting conflicts in blended families, and guidelines on supporting children’s spiritual growth. "About the Authors: " Jean Illsley Clarke is a parent educator, teacher trainer, the author of "Self-Esteem: A Family Affair, " and co-author of the Help for Parents series. She is a popular international lecturer and workshop presenter on the topics of self-esteem, parenting, family dynamics, and adult children of alcoholics. Clarke resides in Plymouth, Minnesota. Connie Dawson is a consultant and lecturer who works with adults who work with kids. A former teacher, she trains youth workers to identify and help young people who are at risk. Dawson lives in Evergreen, Colorado.

But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home: From Toddlers to Teens: How Parents Can Raise Children to Become Capable Adults $4.05 "A useful resource for parents raising children to become successful, independent adults." A newborn’s first cry is the sound of life and vitality. This first breath is the start of a journey towards independence. Raising a child to become a fully capable young adult is a parent’s most important and challenging job. Letting go is perhaps the most difficult aspect of parenting. But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home examines a parent’s influence over a child’s playtime, temperament, friendships and disappointments, and offers suggestions about when to encourage children to make their own decisions. Covering all stages in a child’s life, from toddlers to teenagers and their postsecondary years, this important book offers practical advice to parents that will help their children develop into capable adults.

Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies $20.07 Gives solid, practical advice for everyday and long-term problemsAuthor writes from personal experienceEasy-to-use trouble shooting reference section

The Complete Sleep Guide for Contented Babies and Toddlers $17.9 Aren’t babies supposed to sleep most of the time? Gina Ford’s practical guide helps parents understand their children’s sleep patterns and gives them invaluable advice on how to solve or avoid common problems — starting from the first day home after birth.

First Art: Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos $9.93 Jump right in-doing art with toddlers and twos is fun, rewarding, and a wonderful learning experience. Children discover their world as they explore the 75 fun-filled art adventures in "First Art. "They will joyfully squeeze a rainbow, make their own (safe) beads to string, and create their very own art baggie book. "First Art "starts children on a lifelong journey full of exploration and creativity. Award-winning author MaryAnn F. Kohl is a regular featured columnist for Parenting Magazine. She has also written the best-selling favorites "Preschool Art, The Big Messy Art Book, Global Art, Cooking Art, Making Make-Believe, MathArts," and the new "Preschool Art "series which includes "Drawing, Painting, Clay and Dough, Craft and Construction," and "Collage and Paper. "She lives in Bellingham, Washington.

Complete Idiot’s Guide to Parenting Your Teenager: 4 $3.95 This information packed-guide offers comforting, down-to-earth advice to overwhelmed parents for dealing with such matters as homework and moodiness, sex and smoking, and overall comminication. Humorous sidebars help put things in perspective.

Complete Book of Christian Parenting & Child Care $4.95 Written to help parents know their children, help them, and lead them to Christ, this total child care book offers Christian-centered, medically authoritative advice on every aspect of parenting.

Bringing Home the Laundry: Effective Parenting for College and Beyond $3.95 "Bringing Home the Laundry" combines a psychologist’s advice with the stories and insights of parents and their college-aged kids. It reassures you that your child’s departure for college does not sever family ties, but can mark the beginning of a deeply satisfying, exciting new phase in your parent-child relationship.

Real Parents Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child $21.98 Required reading for adoptive families, those considering adoption, or professionals in the field. This practical, informative book covers topics of vital importance to adoptive parents with sensitivity and insight. The authors bring years of experience to the complex emotional issues that parents will negotiate, and expert advice on establishing a healthy, loving parent-child relationship.

Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey $3.95 "An invaluable resource."–William Sears, MD The premature birth of a baby is both a medical and family crisis. Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, parents will find compassionate support, practical suggestions for coping and adjusting, and advice that empowers them to handle an array of emotions.

The Single Father: A Dad’s Guide to Parenting Without a Partner $3.95 The latest in the "New Father" series by Brott, The Single Father helps dads who are divorced, widowed, gay, or never-married to deal with the special issues of parenting alone. By combining personal experiences of solo dads with advice from psychologists, lawyers, and other experts, Brott provides insight that is both practical and reassuring.

Parents Magazine’s the Best Advice I Eve $3.95 Parenting "experts" have a lot to say about the do’s and don’ts of child rearing, but often, their "knowledge" is untested– just theories. That’s the last thing you need when you’re having problems with your young one. What’s the alternative? Turn to the real-life parenting experts in this book. Within these pages, you’ll find an expansive collection of know-how from the "real" experts: hands-on, everyday parents who give baths, change diapers, cook meals, and check homework. Brought to you by the world’s largest and most respected parenting magazine, this book offers precious nuggets of wisdom "from "real parents "for" real parents on every major child-related topic, from sleep and safety to discipline and creativity. "Parents Magazine’s The Best Advice I Ever Got "is packed with proven, simple solutions and fresh, clever ideas for… * Raising a healthy eater (page 50) * Treating minor aches and pains (page 81) * Raising kids who care (page 225) * Getting the most from visits to the pediatrician (page 141) * Enhaced sibling relationships (page 203) * Traveling with kids (page 381) …and much, much more You’ll also discover dozens of "It’s My Job" tips from school bus drivers, pedatricians, and day care workers. Overflowing with brilliant kid-tested, parent-approved hints, this one-of-a-kind volume is a keepsake to treasure for a lifetime.

The Complete Guide to Uninvited Advice on Raising Children $3.95 "There is no such thing as a bad child, just bad parents." We are all familiar with the kind of advice for parents offered by family, friends, passersby, and social services — that being advice of the uninvited, unhelpful, unrealistic, and plain unhinged variety. Now, for the first time, the best parenting advice has been gathered together so that you might sidestep the worrying chore of consulting the experts and create your very own pick-and-choose approach to child rearing, happy in the knowledge that someone, somewhere, thinks you’re doing it right. For any parent who has tried and failed to meet the expectations of the "Baby Whisperer," opinionated in-laws, Dr. Spock, and the hordes of other unsolicited meddlers, here is the perfect remedy. This wickedly refreshing book is a must-have for stressed-out parents everywhere.

Midlife Motherhood: A Woman-To-Woman Guide to Pregnancy and Parenting $18.92 "The future doesn’t frighten me, but sometimes I wish there was help, a type of midlife mom roadside assistance-someone who would show up exactly when you need it and tell you how to handle the problem." -Janice Stewart, mother at thirty-nine to Joshua What’s a woman to do when she’s facing menopause, toddlers, and elder care all at the same time? Women who have "been there and done that" provide some insight in Midlife Motherhood. Offering humor, warmth, and frankness, this is a handholding guide for the uninitiated. What’s on their minds: – Common fears and concerns: from Down’s syndrome to being too old – Fertility challenges and what to physically expect from pregnancy – How to juggle postpartum demands-parenting, working, caring for aging parents . . . and all at once – Getting back into shape – Hot flashes and warm bottles: coping with hormonal changes while caring for a new baby

Parenting Teenagers: 20 Tough Questions and Answers $3.95 A no-nonsense guide for parents Being a parent to a teenager can often be an overwhelming job. Longtime psychologists, educators, and parents Lois and Joel Davitz offer sound advice and reassurance in this book that focuses on some of the major concerns and questions that parents have today. The issues are unflinchingly honest and the answers are not simple; they are, however, right on the mark. This engaging book: — draws on the authors’ experience as parents, not just as professionals. — can be picked up and read a section at a time in a free moment. — is compassionate, humorous and above all, hopeful in tone.

Practical Parenting A-Z Guide to Children’s Health $3.95 Published in association with the leading parenting magazine, this book presents common sense advice to help parents identify their child’s illness and to take appropriate action. In A-Z format, each entry is divided into easy-to-follow segments with an instant action plan, at-a-glance tables, charts, and diagrams. Drawing on feedback from readers of "Practical Parenting," the book covers all key topics in an accessible format. Other sections include safety, first aid, immunization, and hygiene.

The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting $3.95 Parents were here first How did the kids suddenly take control? Sure the world has changed from the days when children were supposed to be seen and not heard but things have gotten a little out of hand. What about some quality time for the grownups? Author Christie Mellor’s hilarious, personal, refreshing, and actually quite useful advice delightfully rights the balance between parent and child. In dozens of short, wickedly funny chapters, she skewers today’s parental absurdities and reminds us how to make child-rearing a kick. With recipes, helpful hints, and illustrations, this high-spirited book is the only book parents will really need and enjoy.

Shalom in the Home: Smart Advice for a Peaceful Life $3.95 Bring peace to your home, with savvy advice from Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, from TLC’s hit "Shalom in the Home" Feeling overwhelmed by your family life? Whether you’re in crisis or just wish you were closer, family and relationship counselor Rabbi Shmuley Boteach can help. Influenced by his own experience as a child of divorce, the host of the TLC series "Shalom in the Home" gets to the heart of family dynamics and individual personalities to help families build deeper, more loving relationships. His insights and encouragements help you cope with all the most common domestic issues: relationships, parenting, in-laws, neighbors and more. aI’m here to inspire people to be good people first, a good couple second, and good parents third, a says Shmuley. He illustrates how families can strengthen their bonds with unforgettable stories of families in crisis who undergo intensive counseling to improve their relationships and bring peace, or ashalom, a to their homes.

The Added Dimension: Everyday Advice for Adults with Add $3.95 In "The ADDed Dimension," Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo, and D. Steven Ledingham offer insight — with wise, clear eyes and well-developed senses of humor — into every facet of the ADD experience, from issues of work, parenting, and relationships to those of organizational skills and stress. ADDers know enough about the "disadvantages" of ADD, and this is much more than just a guide to solving problems. At its heart, its aim is self-realization, the feeling of standing, feet firmly planted, on the common ground all ADDers walk. Along the way, it celebrates the good news about ADD: the fact that "different" doesn’t mean "worse," and more often might mean "better," especially when energy, creativity, and humor are concerned. What to do after you or your loved one has come to terms with ADD, but need help at times in keeping perspective, in relating the disorder to everyday life issues and experiences? Now, with "The ADDed Dimension," there’s a single book that can help.

Parenting with Purpose: Progressive Discipline from Birth to Four $3.95 Once the foundation of a house begins crumbling, there is no quick fix — only panicked patchwork to keep it from completely caving in. The time to prevent problems is when the foundation is originally laid. When raising a child, it is this structure, provided by parents in the child’s early years, that will prevent behavior problems down the road. Parenting with Purpose provides parents with the principles needed to guide the interaction with their child beginning in the toddler years, thereby laying the foundation for a happy, independent adult. Few, if any, parental discipline books focus on toddlers. And yet, studies reveal that most behavioral and discipline problems develop early in childhood. This unique book helps parents confront and resolve these potential problems before they become habits. The book outlines how behavioral problems typically begin and how to recognize them. Then it explores the key ingredients of successful parenting: being committed to your child, building respect, establishing trust, and maintaining a consistent technique. It then shows parents how to lay the building blocks of discipline with their child. Finally, the book shows readers how to implement what they already know into the parenting process successfully.

Raising Freethinkers: A Practical Guide for Parenting Beyond Belief $16.79 Praised by Newsweek as "a compelling read" and Library Journal as "accessible and down-to-earth," Dale McGowan’s Parenting Beyond Belief offered freethinking parents everywhere a compassionate introduction to raising caring, ethical children without religious guidance. Now, Raising Freethinkers offers solutions to the unique challenges secular parents face and provides specific answers to common questions, as well as over 100 activities for both parents and their children. This book covers every important topic nonreligious parents need to know to help their children with their own moral and intellectual development, including advice on religious-extended-family issues, death and life, secular celebrations, wondering and questioning, and more. Complete with reviews of books, DVDs, curricula, educational toys, and online resources relevant to each chapter topic, Raising Freethinkers helps parents raise their children with confidence.

A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids $15.95 Parents no longer have time to read long books about the theories of parenting. What they want are quick pieces of advice geared to their busy lifestyles and immediate needs. Dr. Jenn comes to the rescue with this fun yet useful book that offers 26 short chapters on everything from pets to being a sports parent to healthy relationships to food to keeping your marriage as much fun as it was before the children arrived. Designed to be browsed or picked up from time to time for specific help, the book provides insight and guidance for any parent but focuses on those with toddlers to third grade. Upbeat, lively, and humorous, this book answers parents’ most frequent questions about how to raise a healthy, well-adjusted child. Because every chapter is only a few pages long and can stand on its own, busy parents can read what they need when they need it.

Babes in the Woods $17.23 * Addresses concern about “nature deficit disorder” in children * Offers a fresh, modern approach to hiking and camping with kids * Makes parenting a celebration of the outdoors and a sharing of traditions There’s a lot of information out there about introducing school-age kids to the outdoors, but what about babies and toddlers? Author Jennifer Aist bridges that gap and shares her tried and tested advice for active new parents. Babes in the Woods introduces outdoorsy moms and dads to the joy and vigor of taking babies and toddlers into the woods at a very early age. Well-organized chapters offer functional solutions for appropriate gear, clothing, and food, nature games to play, and tips on potty breaks and sleeping outdoors-but most importantly, Aist explores all the reasons why introducing even the youngest of children to wilderness experiences is healthy, rewarding, and fun. Whether planning a short day hike, a car camping trip, a base camp adventure, or a backpacking excursion, Aist covers every season and climate, while confirming that babies are well-suited for the mountains, the water, and the adventures that lie beyond.

Babes in the Woods $16.95 * Addresses concern about “nature deficit disorder” in children * Offers a fresh, modern approach to hiking and camping with kids * Makes parenting a celebration of the outdoors and a sharing of traditions There’s a lot of information out there about introducing school-age kids to the outdoors, but what about babies and toddlers? Author Jennifer Aist bridges that gap and shares her tried and tested advice for active new parents. Babes in the Woods introduces outdoorsy moms and dads to the joy and vigor of taking babies and toddlers into the woods at a very early age. Well-organized chapters offer functional solutions for appropriate gear, clothing, and food, nature games to play, and tips on potty breaks and sleeping outdoors-but most importantly, Aist explores all the reasons why introducing even the youngest of children to wilderness experiences is healthy, rewarding, and fun. Whether planning a short day hike, a car camping trip, a base camp adventure, or a backpacking excursion, Aist covers every season and climate, while confirming that babies are well-suited for the mountains, the water, and the adventures that lie beyond.

Babes in the Woods: Hiking, Camping, Boating with Babies & Young Children $5.97 Inspire families to have safe and happy wilderness adventures! • Addresses the ongoing “last child in the woods” concern • Offers a fresh, modern approach to hiking and camping with kids • Makes parenting a celebration of the outdoors and a sharing of traditions There’s a lot of information out there about introducing school-age kids to the outdoors, but what about babies and toddlers? Author Jennifer Aist bridges that gap and shares her tried and tested advice for active new parents. Babes in the Woods introduces outdoorsy moms and dads to the joy and vigor of taking babies and toddlers into the woods at a very early age. Well-organized chapters offer functional solutions for appropriate gear, clothing, and food, nature games to play, and tips on potty breaks and sleeping outdoors—but most importantly, Aist explores all the reasons why introducing even the youngest of children to wilderness experiences is healthy, rewarding, and fun. Whether planning a short day hike, a car camping trip, a base camp adventure, or a backpacking excursion, Aist covers every season and climate, while confirming that babies are well-suited for the mountains, the water, and the adventures that lie beyond. JENNIFER AIST is founder and director of Providence Alaska Medical Center’s parenting and childbirth education program, Parenting with Providence. She teaches classes on everything from breastfeeding to backpacking and conducts her signature “Babes in the Woods,” “Babes in the Snow,” and “Babes on the Water” classes every year. She has also consulted with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game on a preschool outdoor education curriculum. A graduate of theUniversity of California, Davis, she lives in Anchorage, Alaska, with her husband and four children.

Diabetes Care for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: A Reassuring Guide $18.95 The support you need to manage your little one s diabetes. With your child s diagnosis of diabetes, you may be feeling grief, sadness, or fear. Everything you need to learn to take care of your child s diabetes, in addition to normal parenting issues, can seem overwhelming. You might even worry that you may do something wrong and harm your child. This reassuring guide will help you find a balance between good diabetes management and normal life. It explains how diabetes impacts your child s growth and development, and gives you plenty of ideas for dealing with routine diabetes care. The first book of its kind, Diabetes Care for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers provides tips on: Fitting diabetes demands into real-life schedulesMaking injections easierPreventing, detecting, and treating hypoglycemiaDealing with food issuesMonitoring blood glucoseWorking with your child s day care or preschoolMeeting the physical, mental, and emotional needs o your childExplaining diabetes to brothers and sistersThis unique guide also includes experiences and advice from other parents of children with diabetes and amusing Family Circus cartoons.

Dr. Spock’s Baby Basics $20.95 Are you ready to care for your new baby?Here’s all the practical advice you need! Distinguished pediatrician Robert Needlman, one of the new team of experts at The Dr. Spock Company, provides the best up-to-date information on your baby’s most fundamental needs, with plenty of useful tips on day-to-day care. An easy-to-use reference that you’ll turn to again and again, Dr. Spock’s Baby Basics will help you:Succeed at breastfeeding and bottle-feedingEncourage good sleep habits, right from the startBathe, diaper, and groom your babyChoose a crib, a car seat, and other essentialsUnderstand the different causes of cryingStart your baby on solid foods, and much moreFor more than 50 years, Dr. Benjamin Spock was the world’s best-known pediatrician. Drawing upon his trusted philosophy of baby and child care, a new generation of experts at The Dr. Spock Company brings today’s moms and dads the latest parenting and child-health information. Watch for the next two books in the Take Charge Parenting Guides series: Dr. Spock’s Pregnancy Guide and Dr. Spock’s Safety & First Aid for Babies and Toddlers.

Entertain Your Toddlers with Educational Activities $2.99 You are the most important teacher your children have, and you’ll be amazed at how much you can teach them using household items and everyday activities that are fun. An educator who spent 20 years in the classroom shares advice that can make learning fun for you and your children.

Entertain Your Toddlers with Educational Activities $3.07 You are the most important teacher your children have, and you’ll be amazed at how much you can teach them using household items and everyday activities that are fun. An educator who spent 20 years in the classroom shares advice that can make learning fun for you and your children.

Feeding Baby Green $13.62 The new baby feeding bible from the award-wining author of Raising Baby Green Called the Al Gore of Parenting by Parenting Magazine, Dr. Alan Greene has written the follow up to his best-selling book and offers parents a definitive guide for making nutritionally-sound decisions for their children. Offers parents green choices for feeding children from when they are in the womb through toddler years. This unique guide includes advice on how to transform a babys eating habits that will positively impact their health and development for the rest of their lives. Dr. Greene has included everything a parent needs to know about creating healthy, nutritious meals that help avoid childhood obesity, and prevent childhood disease. This must-have resourceShows how what a mother eats during pregnancy effects her babys health and eating habits for years after birth Provides the definitive guide to green feeding for babies from pregnancy to toddlers Filled with practical tips and advice for selecting and preparing earth friendly meals for babies Shows the health benefits for babies who eat green with innate nutritional intelligence The crucial follow-up to the best-selling book Raising Baby Green In addition to working in his medical practice, Dr. Alan Greene makes regular appearances on the Today show and writes articles for the New York Times –Provided by publisher. *Author: Greene, Alan *Subtitle: The Earth-Friendly Program for Healthy, Safe Nutrition During Pregnancy, Childhood, and Beyond *Publication Date: 2009/10/05 *Number of Pages: 296 *Binding Type: Paperback *Language: English *Depth: 0.75 *Width: 7.00 *Height: 9.50

Gina Ford’s Top Tips For Contented Babies & Toddlers $11.87 Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers offers readers sound, practical advice from bestselling parenting expert Gina Ford in a new concise format – ideal for busy parents on the go. Gina Ford guides parents through the various stages of baby and toddler care, including sleeping, weaning, feeding, potty training and behavioral development. By breaking down these areas into succinct, accessible tips, Gina outlines how best to tackle them and describes what further problems parents might encounter. She puts forward an insight into her tried and tested routines with an introductory guide to understanding her methods, including what to aim for and what parents can hope to achieve by them. Gina’s top tips include invaluable advice on: -dealing with common problems such as fussy eaters, nightmares and tantrums -successful breastfeeding and bottle-feeding -helping children meet essential milestones, such as learning to walk, talk or dress themselves, at a pace which is right for them And much more!

Gina Ford’s Top Tips For Contented Babies & Toddlers $11.81 Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers offers readers sound, practical advice from bestselling parenting expert Gina Ford in a new concise format – ideal for busy parents on the go. Gina Ford guides parents through the various stages of baby and toddler care, including sleeping, weaning, feeding, potty training and behavioral development. By breaking down these areas into succinct, accessible tips, Gina outlines how best to tackle them and describes what further problems parents might encounter. She puts forward an insight into her tried and tested routines with an introductory guide to understanding her methods, including what to aim for and what parents can hope to achieve by them. Gina’s top tips include invaluable advice on: -dealing with common problems such as fussy eaters, nightmares and tantrums -successful breastfeeding and bottle-feeding -helping children meet essential milestones, such as learning to walk, talk or dress themselves, at a pace which is right for them And much more!

Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies and Toddlers $102.12 New – “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” offers readers sound, practical advice from bestselling parenting expert Gina Ford in a new concise format – ideal for busy parents on the go. “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” guides parents through the various stages of baby and toddler care, including sleeping; milk feeding; weaning; and, potty training and behavioural development. By breaking down these areas into succinct, accessible tips, Gina Ford outlines h

Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies and Toddlers $70 New – “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” offers readers sound, practical advice from bestselling parenting expert Gina Ford in a new concise format – ideal for busy parents on the go. “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” guides parents through the various stages of baby and toddler care, including sleeping; milk feeding; weaning; and, potty training and behavioural development. By breaking down these areas into succinct, accessible tips, Gina Ford outlines h

Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies and Toddlers $148.01 New – “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” offers readers sound, practical advice from bestselling parenting expert Gina Ford in a new concise format – ideal for busy parents on the go. “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” guides parents through the various stages of baby and toddler care, including sleeping; milk feeding; weaning; and, potty training and behavioural development. By breaking down these areas into succinct, accessible tips, Gina Ford outlines h

Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies and Toddlers $51.21 New – “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” offers readers sound, practical advice from bestselling parenting expert Gina Ford in a new concise format – ideal for busy parents on the go. “Gina Ford’s Top Tips for Contented Babies & Toddlers” guides parents through the various stages of baby and toddler care, including sleeping; milk feeding; weaning; and, potty training and behavioural development. By breaking down these areas into succinct, accessible tips, Gina Ford outlines h

Growing Great Boys $24.56 Practical, positive and informative parenting advice on raising great sons. Growing Great Boys is a brilliant, practical parenting book about parenting boys from toddlers to teens by one of New Zealand’s leading parenting experts. Packed with tips and pragmatic ideas for parents, it has a strong and positive message for parents. The following issues are dealt with: The challenges for boys in the 21st century; The uniqueness of boys/men; The importance of fathers in parenting boys; The place of mothers in parenting boys; Parenting boys on your own; How to parent preschooler boys (or under 5s); How to parent primary school boys (or 5-12 year olds) ; How to parent teenage boys; Boys and Masks – talking to the real boy; and boys and spirituality, traditions and rites of passage.Growing Great Boys is a delightful manual for successfully guiding, coaching, disciplining, loving, encouraging and inspiring boys from birth through to teenage years. Its substance is insightful and challenging and it will be rewarding to all parents who read it.

Growing Great Boys $24.69 Practical, positive and informative parenting advice on raising great sons. Growing Great Boys is a brilliant, practical parenting book about parenting boys from toddlers to teens by one of New Zealand’s leading parenting experts. Packed with tips and pragmatic ideas for parents, it has a strong and positive message for parents. The following issues are dealt with: The challenges for boys in the 21st century; The uniqueness of boys/men; The importance of fathers in parenting boys; The place of mothers in parenting boys; Parenting boys on your own; How to parent preschooler boys (or under 5s); How to parent primary school boys (or 5-12 year olds) ; How to parent teenage boys; Boys and Masks – talking to the real boy; and boys and spirituality, traditions and rites of passage.Growing Great Boys is a delightful manual for successfully guiding, coaching, disciplining, loving, encouraging and inspiring boys from birth through to teenage years. Its substance is insightful and challenging and it will be rewarding to all parents who read it.

Healthy Parents, Healthy Toddler: A Guide to Bonding, Breast Feeding and the Toddler Years $30.47 Your guide to bonding with your baby, breastfeeding and the toddler years. ‘I’m calling on the mums (and dads) of the world to join the movement to a wiser, more attached and connected style of parenting – because I think you’ve drawn the short straw. Parenting was never meant to be so difficult, never meant to be such a minefield of procedures and processes, uncertainty and doubt, information and misinformation.’ –Jan RobertsIn an increasingly time-poor and complex parenting environment, mums and dads are finding it harder than ever to get the straightforward information they need to raise happy healthy children. Health-care expert Jan Roberts has more than 40 years of health-care experience behind her. In Healthy Parents, Healthy Toddlers , she offers invaluable advice in simple, every-day language.Using clear segments, Jan outlines all the ‘stuff you need to know’, starting with your preparation for a natural unmedicated birth, through the breastfeeding period, and on to the early years with your toddler. Once you are clear on ‘what you need to know’, the ‘things you need to do’ section offers advice on diet and supplements, exercise routines, your mental and emotional state and your lifestyle and environment, all of which apply to whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or raising your family. Included in Healthy Parents, Healthy Toddler are:- Essential step-by-step information for a natural birth- Handy checklists for the arrival of your baby- Exercise and nutrition tips for easier breastfeeding- The secrets of better breastfeeding, including attachment and positioning – Invaluable advice for bonding with your new baby- Easy tips to improve your lifestyle and environment – Simple, fuss-free recipes for healthy family mealsHaving a toddler in the house is not always easy. Reassurance that we’re doing the right thing as a parent is what we all look for. Jan Roberts’s clear, accessible style and matter-of-fact approach can ease these parental doubts and help to bo

Mothers Raising Sons: No-nonsense Rules to Stay Sane and Raise Happy Boys $15.33 Used – Is your son driving you crazy? Are you constantly accused of nagging? Ever wondered why boys make so much mess? This new book by bestselling author and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta is the essential guide for stressed-out mums with sons. With refreshingly down-to-earth advice and new parenting ideas, this book shows how to bring up boys of all ages, from tantrum-prone toddlers to troublesome teens. Tackling common concerns such as behaviour, communication and learning, you’ll learn si

Mothers Raising Sons: No-nonsense Rules to Stay Sane and Raise Happy Boys $7.18 Used – Is your son driving you crazy? Are you constantly accused of nagging? Ever wondered why boys make so much mess? This new book by bestselling author and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta is the essential guide for stressed-out mums with sons. With refreshingly down-to-earth advice and new parenting ideas, this book shows how to bring up boys of all ages, from tantrum-prone toddlers to troublesome teens. Tackling common concerns such as behaviour, communication and learning, you’ll learn si