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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
To Unschoolers, Learning Is As Natural AsBreathing Did you know that a growing percentage ofhome schoolers are becoming unschoolers? The unschooling movementis founded on the principle that children learn best when theypursue their own natural curiosities and interests. Without bells,schedules, and rules about what to do and when, the knowledge theygain through mindful living and exploration is absorbed more easilyand enthusiastically. Learning is a natural, inborn impulse, andthe world is rich with lessons to be learned and puzzles to besolved. Successful unschooling parents know how to stimulate and directtheir children's learning impulse. Once you read this book, so willyou!
