A good night's sleep is crucial both for a child's well-beingand a parent's peace of mind. This positive, practical guideteaches parents to establish good sleeping habits in their kids andcope with the problems that cause sleepless nights, from colic tobed-wetting to nightmares.

Simple Ideas, Lasting Love Between busy schedules and long days, expressing love can fall by the wayside. We forget to compliment, to give gifts "just because," to linger in our embrace. The things that say "I love you" seem to either not get said or not get through. This is a book about saying it-and hearing it-clearly. No gimmicks. No psychoanalyzing. Just learning to express love in your spouse's language. With over 10 million copies sold, The 5 Love Languages ? has transformed countless relationships. Its ideas are simple and conveyed with clarity and humor, making this book as practical as it is personable. You'll be inspired by real-life stories and Dr. Gary Chapman's commonsense yet perceptive insights on relationships. Reading this book feels like taking a walk with a wise friend. Applying it will change your relationship forever-starting today. ,"Marriage is hard enough for the everyday civilian. But imagine marriage when you're separated by thousands of miles. when one of you daily f

The Breastfeeding Book Your Doctor Recommends Why is breastfeeding best for my baby? Will I like it? What ifit hurts? What happens when my maternity leave is over? Will I beable to 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 your baby. 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 andprotects against many common il

A Handy Way to Find Out What’s Really Going On in There Drawing on the results of a ground-breaking nationwide survey ofteenagers, For Parents Only revealed several key surprises aboutthe inner lives of kids. Whether your child already is a teenageror you see those years barreling at you like an express train, thiscompanion study guide will help you put that priceless knowledge towork in your home. This invaluable resource–perfect for group discussion orindividual use–includes: ?thought-provoking questions to help you apply the For ParentsOnly findings to your child ?true-to-life case studies that coach you in the skills ofreading your children’s minds (scary, we know!), understanding whatmotivates them, and connecting with them at a deeper level ?practical, insightful discussion-starters and help for commonparenting “encounters” and much more! As you gain a clearer understanding of what’s going on in yourchildren’s lives and minds, you’ll learn how

For every bewildered parent, there’s a kid longing to beunderstood. What parent hasn’t occasionally looked at their beloved butbewildering offspring and wondered, What in the world is hethinking? or Why is my sweet little girl acting like that? In this remarkable book, Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice take youinside the mind of teens and preteens through the same innovativeapproach that seized national attention in the best-selling booksFor Women Only, For Men Only, and For Young Women Only. Theyexplore the results of a nationwide survey and personal interviewswith more than 1,000 real-life teens and tweens to tackle thosethings parents often don’t “get” about their kids. You’ll hearfirst-hand about the longings that drive your kids’ seeminglyillogical decisions, the truth behind those exasperating “attitudeproblems,” and what your children would tell you if they couldtrust you to truly listen.

Change Your Child's Life! Turn Negative Behavior into PositiveTraits How do you deal with a difficult and defiant child or teenager?What can you do if your child has been diagnosed with oppositionaldefiant disorder (ODD) or is resentful and constantly in trouble atschool? Are there constructive ways to channel such oppositionalenergy and determination? Dr. John F. Taylor will tell youhow. Inside, you'll find new hope and hundreds of specific, sensible,and easy-to-implement suggestions for improving life with arebellious and argumentative child. Parents and teachers — anyonewho deals with difficult children, teens, or young adults — willalso learn how to tap the potential of these natural-born leadersby discovering how to: ?Understand why an oppositional attitude exists ?Open up new, safer avenues for children to express needs andwants ?Enhance communication, avoid common mistakes, and reduceundesirable behavior ?Teach a child conscience-based self-control ?

Remember what your mother used to say? She used to say a lotof things. So did all our mothers. Well, in case you forgot orweren't paying attention, here is the wit, wisdom, and worry ofmothers of every race, religion, or ethnicity, otherwise known asMomilies. Smile, as you relive those years in an instant,with: "You're not the only pebble on the beach." "It'll never get well if you pick at it." "Don't run with a lollipop in your mouth." "Always put on clean underwear in case you're in anaccident." . . . and many more! And for YET more, there is MORE MOMILIES. From the Paperback edition.

The years from Ten to Fourteen are undeniably trying andturbulent years for parents and children alike. Adolescents developby leaps and bounds during these years, and often find themselvesuncomfortable with who they are and what they’re feeling. Parents,too, don’t know what to expect from the adolescent child who is atone moment hostile and glum, at the next carefree and happy. YourTen- to Fourteen-Year-Old was written by renowned child-careexperts Louise Bates Ames, Frances Ilg, and Sidney Baker to helpprepare parents for the incredible changes their children will begoing through. Included in this book: · Boy-girl relationships and sexual curiosity · Clubs, hobbies, activities, sports · Trouble at school · Family life and relationships with siblings · Physical development—the awkward adolescent · Summer jobs and independence · Money matters · Personal hygiene · Moodiness, loneliness · Smoking, drinking, drug use