This completely revised edition of the beloved internationalclassic is now entirely in color, with historic, never-before-seenphotos in every chapter and an entirely new text.

P.E.T., or Parent Effectiveness Training, began almost fortyyears ago as the first national parent-training program to teachparents how to communicate more effectively with kids and offerstep-by-step advice to resolving family conflicts so everybodywins. This beloved classic is the most studied, highly praised, andproven parenting program in the world -- and it will work for you.Now revised for the first time since its initial publication, thisgroundbreaking guide will show you: How to avoid being a permissive parent How to listen so kids will talk to you and talk so kids willlisten to you How to teach yourchildren to "own" their problems and to solve them How to use the "No-Lose" method to resolve conflicts Using the timeless methods of P.E.T. will have immediate results:less fighting, fewer tantrums and lies, no need for punishment.Whether you have a toddler striking out for independence or ateenager who has already started rebelling, you'll find P.E.T. acompassionate,

The Breastfeeding Book Your Doctor Recommends Why is breastfeeding best for my baby? Will I like it? What if ithurts? What happens when my maternity leave is over? Will I be ableto use a breast pump? How can I make this work? The American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization thatrepresents the nation’s finest pediatricians, answers thesequestions and many more in this invaluable resource to help you andyour baby get the healthiest possible start. The benefits ofbreastfeeding will last a lifetime, for both you and yourbaby. Here is everything new mothers need to know about breastfeeding.From preparing for the first feeding to adjusting to home, family,and work life as a nursing mother, this comprehensive resourcecovers: ? Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby is born ? Breastfeeding benefits for mothers and babies, including themost recent neurological, psychological, and immunological researchshowing why breastfeeding enhances your infant’s immune system andp

The most complete, comprehensive birthday forecastavailable--synthesizing the secrets of astrology, numerology, andfixed stars! In this delightfully addictive, wholly accessible book, twoskilled astrologers guide you toward greater psychological insight,self-awareness, and a keen understanding of your unique position inthe universe. Packed with an extraordinary wealth of knowledge andclear, easy-to-interpret graphs and charts, The Power of Birthdays,Stars and Numbers provides: BIRTHDAY FORECASTS--366 profiles--one for each day of theyear--reveal your positive and negative personality traits, careerstrengths, tips on love and relationships, your secret self, yourbest days for romance and friendship, potential fatal attractions,famous people who share your birthday, and much more! INCLUDING! FIXED STARS--Though astrologers have used fixed stars forcenturies, now the general public can reap the rewards of thisclassic method for enlightenment. The stars that line the heavensradiate

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.

Are you outwardly successful but inwardly do you feel like abig kid? Do you aspire to be a loving parent but all too often“lose it” in hurtful ways? Do you crave intimacy but sometimeswonder if it’s worth the struggle? Or are you plagued by constantvague feelings of anxiety or depression? If any of this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing thehidden but damaging effects of a painful childhood—carrying withinyou a “wounded inner child” that is crying out for attention andhealing. In this powerful book, John Bradshaw shows how we can learn tonurture that inner child, in essence offering ourselves the goodparenting we needed and longed for. Through a step-by-step processof exploring the unfinished business of each developmental stage,we can break away from destructive family rules and roles and freeourselves to live responsibly in the present. Then, says Bradshaw,the healed inner child becomes a source of vitality, enabling us tofind new joy and energy in living. Homecomi

Potty Training Boys the Easy Way is a pediatricians guide fornavigating the challenges unique to toilet training boys. Boys tendto take longer to be trained, learn this skill at later ages, andhave different challenges from girls. Parents will find anaccessible plan for getting their son trained quickly, clever gamesto make learning to use the toilet fun, as well as important tipsfor handling accidents and setbacks. The book includes advice onboy-specific problems, such as whether to teach him to sit or standand how to aim, dealing with distractions, handling refusals, andstaying dry through the night. Practical and reassuring, PottyTraining Boys the Easy Way is packed with all the information afamily needs to achieve this important milestone calmly andconfidently.

An exceptional father-son story about the reality that testsus, the myths that sustain us, and the love that saves us. Paul Coates was an enigmatic god to his sons: a Vietnam vet whorolled with the Black Panthers, an old-school disciplinarian andnew-age believer in free love, an autodidact who launched apublishing company in his basement dedicated to telling the truehistory of African civilization. Most of all, he was a wilytactician whose mission was to carry his sons across the shoals ofinner-city adolescence—and through the collapsing civilization ofBaltimore in the Age of Crack—and into the safe arms of HowardUniversity, where he worked so his children could attend forfree. Among his brood of seven, his main challenges were Ta-Nehisi,spacey and sensitive and almost comically miscalibrated for hisenvironment, and Big Bill, charismatic and all-too-ready for thechallenges of the streets. The Beautiful Struggle follows theirdivergent paths through this turbulent period, and their father

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.

Have you ever stepped back to watch what really goes on whenyour children play? As psychologist Lawrence J. Cohen points out,play is children's way of exploring the world, communicating deepfeelings, getting close to those they care about, working throughstressful situations, and simply blowing off steam. That's why"playful parenting" is so important and so successful in buildingstrong, close bonds between parents and children. Through play wejoin our kids in "their" world-and help them to - Express andunderstand complex emotions- Break through shyness, anger, andfear- Empower themselves and respect diversity- Play their waythrough sibling rivalry - Cooperate without power struggles Fromeliciting a giggle during baby's first game of peekaboo to crackingjokes with a teenager while hanging out at the mall, "PlayfulParenting "is a complete guide to using play to raise confidentchildren. Written with love and humor, brimming with good adviceand revealing anecdotes, and grounded in the latest research, this