Parenting Baby

In the tradition of Three Women and Hidden Valley Road, international reporter and radio producer Abigail Leonard's page-turning work blends reporting, research and history as it follows four women—Anna from Finland, Tsukasa from Japan, Sarah from the U.S., and Chelsea from Kenya—through the...

As a first-time parent, Kyl Myers had one aspect dialed in from the start: not being beholden to the boy-girl binary, disparities, or stereotypes from the day a child is born. With no wish to eliminate gender but rather gender discrimination, Kyl and her husband, Brent, ventured off on a parenting path less traveled. Raising a confident, compassionate, and self-aware person was all that mattered.

Sleep training isn’t recommended until your baby is 6 months old, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless to help them (and you) sleep better now. For the past three decades, Kim West, known around the world as The Sleep Lady®, has personally helped over twenty thousand families gently teach their children how to fall asleep—and fall back asleep—without leaving them to cry it out alone. Now, in The Sleep Lady®’s Gentle Newborn Sleep Guide, she offers gentle, evidenced-based ways to help newborns (and parents) get to sleep!

This inclusive, straightforward guide to fertility is What to Expect Before You’re Expecting for families outside the heterosexual nuclear family model—perfect for LGBTQ+ and solo parents who want to have kids but don’t know where to start. In Baby Making for Everybody, queer millennial...

After all the build-up and focus on pregnancy and birth, the fourth trimester is often swept aside. But as every new mum knows, the first twelve weeks after birth are possibly the most challenging and important part of becoming a mum. Amelia Lamont's book ensures you don't have to go through...

A chegada de um bebê muda para sempre a vida dos pais. Isso inclui a qualidade do sono, a vida social, entre tantas outras coisas. Há casais que passam até três anos sem poder sair sozinhos após o nascimento do primeiro filho e mães que, durante anos, não conseguem dormir uma noite inteira. Foi para ajudar esses pais que Gary e Robert escreveram Nana nenê. Mais do que uma lista de certos e errados, o que os autores apresentam neste livro são princípios para que os pais desencolvam estratégias que atenderão às necessidades de seus filhos, sem estresse e cansaço.

Welcome to fatherhood – an awe-inspiring, life-altering, but admittedly overwhelming journey. Whether you're just starting this beautiful trek or preparing for the arrival of your little one, "Baby Hacks for New Dads" has you covered. This comprehensive guidebook simplifies parenting, making it not just manageable, but also a delightful adventure.

Dave Willis, author, speaker, and father of four boys, talks biblically and practically about how to raise a generation of boys who are champions, encouragers, and respecters of women. In the #metoo and #churchtoo era, with so many men and boys continuing to make the same mistakes, we have to...

2025 NCTE Notable Verse Novel High Plains Book Award Winner “Intensely readable.” —School Library Journal (starred review) When her unconventional parents finally agree to settle down in one place, twelve-year-old Cayenne’s dreams come true—but the reality of fitting in is much harder...

The ultimate guide for developing and maintaining a safe and secure relationship as you learn how to navigate life after having children. Learn to improve your communication, strengthen your connection, and manage common postpartum challenges as a team.

Getting a baby fed is one of the most important tasks for a new parent. With straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning, lactation consultant Victoria Facelli introduces her modern approach in Feed the Baby. Both bottle and breast are welcomed as equally valuable tools. Based on her years of experience in the field, Facelli understands what families and babies need to thrive.

When your baby is unhappy, you're unhappy. Learn the experts' secrets to soothing your fussy little one, for happier days and more restful nights! Whether your baby is colicky, fussy, or just plain cranky, the proven techniques in The CALM Baby Method will help you both feel better.

From countless diaper changes to those unforgettable late-night cuddles, parenthood is challenging yet incredibly rewarding. But in the back of your mind, you can't help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. After all, caring for a tiny human is a big adventure.

Have iPads replaced conversation at the dinner table? What do infants observe when their parents are on their smartphones? Should you be your child's Facebook friend? As the focus of family has turned to the glow of the screen—children constantly texting their friends, parents working online...

A calmer, simpler approach to potty training If you're like most parents, you're probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don't worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process—one that focuses on...

Losing your furry friend will leave a big hole in your heart, and you will miss them greatly. They bring companionship, joy, and the warmth of a critter who loves you unconditionally. They are one of life’s most precious pleasures.

American baby boomers are aging, and 15 million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in US history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals, as well as for society. This book is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers". Author Sara Zeff Geber takes listeners on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and then suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship-building and rigorous planning for their future.

Becoming a dad for the first time is exciting, terrifying, and everything in between. The Ultimate First-Time Dad Guide is a down-to-earth and genuinely helpful companion for new fathers who want to show up, step up, and figure things out without feeling like they’re doing it all wrong. Written with honesty, humor, and heart, this guide covers more than just the basics. J Hawkins walks listeners through the real questions and awkward moments new dads often face, offering practical advice and plenty of reassurance.

FIND MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THE DAILY CHAOS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD Parenting happens in habits. We make meals, shuttle our kids to events, answer their questions, discipline them, and do bedtime. But did you know that even these ordinary routines can serve as extraordinary opportunities to live out...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well explores how today’s parenting techniques and our myopic educational system are failing to prepare children for their certain-to-be-uncertain future—and how we can reverse course to ensure their...