Download or read book Parenting Ain t Easy written by Yasheema R. Marshall and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-04 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever wish that children came with a parenting manual when you left the hospital? Or that a magical parent fairy followed you around until your children were 18 years old telling you exactly what to do, how to do it and when? Having everything laid out perfectly in a manual would be the ultimate win-win for all parents. This guide is for the parents that want to read about real family challenges and real solutions that helped them. Each chapter YaSheema guides you through different parenting challenges and some strategies to help you with them. You can start reading at Chapter 5 or Chapter 16, based on what your parenting needs are right now and get the help you need. Although this is not the ultimate parenting manual, I promise to provide an easy reading experience with fresh insights and practical strategies that I learned through my personal and professional experiences that will help you deal with some tough issues!
Download or read book Act Natural written by Jennifer Traig and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a distinctive, inimitable voice, a wickedly funny and fascinating romp through the strange and often contradictory history of Western parenting Why do we read our kids fairy tales about homicidal stepparents? How did helicopter parenting develop if it used to be perfectly socially acceptable to abandon your children? Why do we encourage our babies to crawl if crawling won’t help them learn to walk? These are just some of the questions that came to Jennifer Traig when—exhausted, frazzled, and at sea after the birth of her two children—she began to interrogate the traditional parenting advice she’d been conditioned to accept at face value. The result is Act Natural, hilarious and deft dissection of the history of Western parenting, written with the signature biting wit and deep insights Traig has become known for. Moving from ancient Rome to Puritan New England to the Dr. Spock craze of mid-century America, Traig cheerfully explores historic and present-day parenting techniques ranging from the misguided, to the nonsensical, to the truly horrifying. Be it childbirth, breastfeeding, or the ways in which we teach children how to sleep, walk, eat, and talk, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest for answers: Have our techniques actually evolved into something better? Or are we still just scrambling in the dark?
Download or read book Parenting Is Easy written by Sara Given and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a world where pregnant women are always upbeat and glowing, newborns sleep on cue, toddlers love to have their teeth brushed, and teenagers gaze adoringly at their parents. Impossible, you say? Not according to advertisers who flood the web with stock photos of perfect parents and children. They’d have you believe that parenting is a piece of cake, and every significant moment of family life takes place on a spotless white couch. So when Sara Given, a real mother of a real toddler, saw a picture of a radiant new mother in a cute little sundress breastfeeding her newborn in the middle of a golf course, she finally had enough. She launched a Tumblr, which is now visited by tens of thousands of new parents looking for a daily pick-me-up. Because what better way is there to deal with the stress and strain of being a new parent than laughter? The perfect gift of cheer and solidarity, Parenting Is Easy exploits the disconnect between these preposterous photos and what happens in real life, and makes every reader laugh out loud—and feel better, too, because we’re in on the joke.
Download or read book Raising Unselfish Children in a Self Absorbed World written by Jill Rigby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging popular beliefs about self-esteem parenting, a guide for parents recommends an alternative approach that encourages respect for the self and others, in a reference that explains how to foster such values in children as thankfulness and unselfishness. Original. 50,000 first printing.
Download or read book Regretting Motherhood written by Orna Donath and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women who opt not to be mothers are frequently warned that they will regret their decision later in life, yet we rarely talk about the possibility that the opposite might also be true—that women who have children might regret it. Drawing on years of research interviewing women from a variety of socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds, sociologist Orna Donath treats regret as a feminist issue: as regret marks the road not taken, we need to consider whether alternative paths for women currently are blocked off. She asks that we pay attention to what is forbidden by rules governing motherhood, time, and emotion, including the cultural assumption that motherhood is a “natural” role for women—for the sake of all women, not just those who regret becoming mothers. If we are disturbed by the idea that a woman might regret becoming a mother, Donath says, our response should not be to silence and shame these women; rather, we need to ask honest and difficult questions about how society pushes women into motherhood and why those who reconsider it are still seen as a danger to the status quo. Groundbreaking, thoughtful, and provocative, this is an especially needed book in our current political climate, as women's reproductive rights continue to be at the forefront of national debates.
Download or read book Time to Parent written by Julie Morgenstern and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Time to Parent, the bestselling organizational guru takes on the ultimate time-management challenge—parenting, from toddlers to teens—with concrete ways to structure and spend true quality time with your kids. Would you ever take a job without a job description, let alone one that requires a lifetime contract? Parents do this every day, and yet there is no instruction manual that offers achievable methods for containing and organizing the seemingly endless job of parenting. Finding a healthy balance between raising a human and being a human often feels impossible, but Julie Morgenstern shows you how to harness your own strengths and weaknesses to make the job your own. This revolutionary roadmap includes: A unique framework with eight quadrants that separates parenting responsibilities into actionable, manageable tasks—for the whole bumpy ride from cradle to college. Simple strategies to stay truly present and focused, whether you’re playing with your kids, enjoying a meal with your significant other, or getting ahead on that big proposal for work. Clever tips to make the most of in-between time—Just 5-15 minutes of your undivided attention has a huge impact on kids. Permission to take personal timewithout feeling guilty, and the science and case studies that show how important self-care is and how to make time for it.
Download or read book Self Compassion for Parents written by Susan M. Pollak and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-19 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I yelled at the kids again--and feel so ashamed." "I barely have time to shower, let alone exercise; no wonder I’m so out of shape." "I'm just not the dad I hoped I would be." Parenting is hard. That's why self-compassion is so important. In this empathic resource, mindfulness expert and psychologist Susan M. Pollak helps you let go of constant self-judgment and treat yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids. Simple yet powerful guided meditation techniques (most under three minutes long) are easy to practice while doing the dishes, driving to work, or soothing a fussy baby. Learn to respond to your own imperfections like a supportive friend, not a harsh critic. You will find yourself happier and more energized--and will discover new reserves of patience and appreciation for your kids.
Download or read book Loving Isn t Easy written by J. Bailey Molineux and published by Wellness Institute, Inc.. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dad s Point of View written by Bruce Sallan and published by Bruce Sallan. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun, witty, and inspiring work offers advice, insight, and a reality check on family-related subjects as well as the bigger issues of life, morals, and faith. 264 pp.
Download or read book Raising Empowered Children The Codependent Perfectionist s Guide to Parenting written by Alana Carvalho and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Neuroparenting written by Jan Macvarish and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the growing influence of ‘neuroparenting’ in British policy and politics. Neuroparenting advocates claim that all parents require training, especially in how their baby’s brain develops. Taking issue with the claims that ‘the first years last forever’ and that infancy is a ‘critical period’ during which parents must strive ever harder to ‘stimulate’ their baby’s brain just to achieve normal development, the author offers a trenchant and incisive case against the experts who claim to know best and in favour of the privacy, intimacy and autonomy which makes family life worth living. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of Sociology, Family and Intimate Life, Cultural Studies, Neuroscience, Social Policy and Child Development, as well as individuals with an interest in family policy-making.
Download or read book When Parenting Isn t Perfect written by Jim Daly and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfection is the enemy of parenting. Jim Daly sees and hears from mothers and fathers trying hard to pursue perfection. They listen to the best experts and read all the right books. When someone gives them a “World’s Best Mom” or “No. 1 Dad” coffee mug, they want it to be true. And they want their children to pursue perfection, too. It’s admirable for parents to be the very best moms and dads they can be for their children. But sometimes in so doing, they leave grace behind – both for themselves and their children. Jim believes that our quest for perfection, a quest that he believes is particularly strong among Christians, runs counter to God’s own boundless gift of grace. We can become Pharisaical parents, quoting endless rules and holding everyone to impossible standards. But God doesn’t want us, and our kids don’t need us, to be perfect. As parents, we’re called to simply do our best. And when we fail – which we will – we’re called to try again tomorrow. Though he’s the President of Focus on the Family, Jim does not promise that his book will be a catalyst for a perfect family. But it can help point the way toward a good family – one that feels safe and warm; one filled with love and laughter. This book will encourage mothers and fathers to embrace the messiness of parenthood and show grace to their own less-than-ideal children. Jim, through his own experiences, expertise, and array of stories, will lead both moms and dads to a better understanding of what being a good family is all about.
Download or read book The Conscious Parent written by Shefali Tsabary and published by Yellow Kite. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shefali Tsabary's invaluable book shows how the challenges of parenting can become a great opportunity for spiritual awakening.
Download or read book Elevating Child Care written by Janet Lansbury and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.
Download or read book Purposeful Parenting written by Harve E. Rawson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2003-03-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last! A guide to parenting that actually talks about the art of parenting. This book, in plain language, tackles many of the problems today's parents experience AND gives you practical, realistic ways of effectively dealing with them. Written by a child psychologist with a lifetime of experience, the book pulls no punches and focuses on what works and what doesn't. The book is organized around thirty-two pertinent topics that most concern parents today. Some sample topics are: "Help! I'm a Single Parent," "Your Child and Sports," "Help! My Kid's Getting Fat!" "Helping Your Child Do His Best in School," "Sex and the American Teenager - What's a Parent to Do?," "Religion in a Child's Life," "Divorce and Kids - What Really Happens," "Is TV All Bad?" "Teaching Your Child Morality," "Helping Your Kids Pull Themselves Out of Bad Social Situations," and "Red Flags for Parents!" All thirty-two topics were generated by parents themselves, calling in their requests for topics to a radio show on parenting hosted by the author of this book. The author, Dr. Harve E. Rawson, has a lot to say. He has been a professor of psychology for thirty-two years, a dean of faculty, a research scientist, director of a residential program for children with behavior problems for twenty-five years, producer of two syndicated radio shows, author of 40 professional journal articles regarding work with children, and author of four books. His professional knowledge of child psychology, clinical social work, and all aspects of education, plus the practical experience of rearing two sons, reflects itself in every page of this book which he describes as "the culmination of everything that I, or anyone I've ever read or talked to, know about parenting."
Download or read book 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids written by Dr. Todd Cartmell and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a practical book for busy parents! Whether you find parenting intuitive or impossible, we could all use a hand here and there. And we could use it quick! In 8 Simple Tools, child psychologist and father Todd Cartmell walks you through the nuts and bolts of healthy, effective parenting. Using examples from his home and 20 years of professional practice, Todd gives eight essential and practical tools to help you: Listen well and respond wisely Use affirmation to influence your child Develop a nurturing home culture Correct behavior in lasting ways Maintain a healthy relationship with your child Designed with busy parents in mind, 8 Simple Tools breaks each tool into five short chapters, perfect for when you only have a second. Plus, each chapter ends with a practical “Tip” section that summarizes the main point and helps you apply it right away. Use even half of the tools in your parenting, and your family dynamics will thrive. Your relationship will be built on love and trust, providing you with fertile ground for planting God’s wisdom in your child's heart and, ultimately, seeing your child flourish.
Download or read book Bare Minimum Parenting written by James Breakwell and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This isn't a book about overachieving at parenting. This isn't even a book about achieving exactly the right amount. This is a book about doing as little as possible without quite ruining your child. Overachieving parents want you to believe the harder you work, the better your kid will turn out. That lie ends now. The truth is most kids end up remarkably unremarkable no matter what you do, so you might as well achieve mediocrity by the easiest possible route. The goal of "bare minimum parenting" is to turn your child into a functional adult with only a fraction of the effort spent by super moms and dads. If you do it right, your kid will be no better or worse off than their kids, but with more free time left for you. That's more valuable than all the participation trophies in the world. In Bare Minimum Parenting, amateur parenting expert James Breakwell will teach you to stop worrying and embrace your child's destiny as devastatingly average. To get there, you'll have to overcome your kid, other parents, and yourself, all of whom will push you to do more than is absolutely necessary. Honestly, by reading this far, you're already trying too hard. But don't stop now. You're exactly the kind of person who needs this book.
