Through the wonder of three-dimensional ultrasound,mothers-to-be can literally watch their babies develop right beforetheir eyes. Now in this fully illustrated and astonishing journey,you can witness a baby’s progress throughout the approximately 280days of pregnancy. Inside you’ll find ? a day-by-day view of the normal course of a baby’s growth andbehavior ? the current facts on how babies develop, when they acquireabilities, and how they respond to their environment ? advice on how to interact with your baby during pregnancy ? tips on keeping your growing baby safe in his or hersurroundings ? essential information about pre-natal exams, routines, andprocedures From trimester to trimester, this reassuring volume provides expertguidance on experiencing a happy, healthy, and stress-freepregnancy.
Bringing a baby into the family is undeniably one of lifesmost momentous experiences, marked by expectation, joy, andhundreds of tasks and questions. Which baby gear essentials do youneed to buy and when? How can you reorganize your home to make roomfor your baby? When should you start looking for a daycare centeror nanny? One Year to an Organized Life with Baby prioritizeseverything that parents-to-be need to know in order to get theirhome and life ready for a new baby, as well as strategies forkeeping it all together once the baby is born. Packed withtimelines, checklists, and tips, this unique week-by-week,month-by-month program eliminates stress and refocuses prospectiveparents so that they can fully enjoy the changing landscape oftheir lives.
In Raising Cain, Dan Kindlon, Ph.D., and Michael Thompson,Ph.D., two of the country's leading child psychologists, share whatthey have learned in more than thirty-five years of combinedexperience working with boys and their families. They reveal anation of boys who are hurting--sad, afraid, angry, and silent.Kindlon and Thompson set out to answer this basic, crucialquestion: What do boys need that they're not getting? Theyilluminate the forces that threaten our boys, teaching them tobelieve that "cool" equals macho strength and stoicism. Cuttingthrough outdated theories of "mother blame," "boy biology," and"testosterone," the authors shed light on the destructive emotionaltraining our boys receive--the emotional miseducation ofboys. Kindlon and Thompson make a compelling case that emotionalliteracy is the most valuable gift we can offer our sons, urgingparents to recognize the price boys pay when we hold them to animpossible standard of manhood. They identify the social andemotional challenges th
Your guide to the stresses, fears, and anxieties NORMAL toparenting. Am I a Normal Parent? features a powerful self-assessment quiz thatwill quickly help you understand what is wrong (and right) in yourparenting style. Just by answering 50 easy-to-complete, highlyrevealing questions, you will know if what you are thinking, doing,and feeling as a parent is normal...or not. And what can be doneabout it. Children, while often angelic and sweet, can be challenging aswell. You can feel overwhelmed by your children’s behavior, and askyourself: Are my responses and actions correct? Do other parents feel unsure of how to handle certain situationswith their children as well? Is it normal to be so uncertain that what I am doing iscorrect?
A prequel to our best-selling Little Big Book for Moms! The12th title in the Little Big Book series, The Little Big Book ofPregnancy is destined to become a classic literary companion forany expectant mom. Filled with the best fiction, poetry, and essayson the subject of birth and pregnancy, this heartwarming anthologyis also peppered with fascinating customs and rituals from aroundthe world, time-honored home remedies, delightful old wives' tales,nutritious recipes, and wonderful crafts and activities. The turnof each page brings something interesting and entertaining to read,to do, or to learn. Illustrated throughout with the same period artand ephemera that has become the signature of this series, theimagery is both charming and elegant. A visual and editorial feast,The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is simply the perfect gift for anymom to-be. Featuring: 8 literary excerpts and short stories,including The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Delusions of Granma byCarrie Fisher, and The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mar
