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"Parenting The Toddler" is a must-read for any parent in the midst of the toddler years. This book transforms parenting challenges into growth opportunities with its easy-to-understand, engaging approach. It's filled with humor, relatable stories, and pop culture references, making the journey through toddlerhood both enlightening and enjoyable. Inside, you'll find expert advice on:Navigating child development with ease and confidence.Fostering emotional...
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Moms need their laughs just as much as anyone, especially when they have to relieve the stress of cranky kids, oblivious spouses, and the challenges of balancing work and family while keeping it all together-at least on the surface! “Mom Jokes” is a collection of more than 300 snarky, sassy, and witty jokes for moms, such as... Every Mother's Day my children make me breakfast in bed. Good thing I taught them how to make bottomless mimosas. Q:...
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The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times top 20 bestseller 'Deliciously twisted' Red'Addictive' Stylist'Atmospheric' Good Housekeeping Having a baby is all about firsts. The first touch. The first kiss. The first cuddle. They mark a lifetime of firsts — including the first goodbye. When Romilly says goodbye to her new baby daughter, abandoning her at the hospital hours after giving birth, no one can understand why she would leave — and...
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When her 18-year-old twins leave for university, single mum Nadia's life changes in ways she never expected: her Glasgow flat feels suddenly huge, laundry doesn't take up half her week, and she no longer has to buy 'the Big Milk'. After almost two decades of putting everyone else first, Nadia is finally taking care of herself. And with a budding romance with new boyfriend Jack, she's never felt more alive.
That is, until her son Alfie drops out of...
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From an environmental journalist and mother of two young breast-fed children comes this searing, insightful look into the breastfeeding controversy and puts "common knowledge" about this most natural of processes to the test by breaking down the complex cultural, corporate, political, and technological factors that have transformed the way people think about breastfeeding and the human experience. Since the rise of infant formula in the early twentieth...
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Do you struggle to get your teenager to do anything? Do you feel like you're constantly nagging, bribing, or threatening them to get them to study, do chores, or pursue their goals? Do you wish you could inspire them to be more self-motivated, responsible, and confident? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this ebook is for you. In "How to Motivate Your Teenager", you'll discover the secrets of effective communication, positive reinforcement,...
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Foster an attitude of gratitude as you fortify your faith with this mom devotional
Moms often make for excellent multitaskers. But the busyness of motherhood can sometimes blind you to the blessings that surround you. Gratitude - Mom Devotional encourages you to take a moment to appreciate all that life has to offer.
Over the span of several months, develop a daily practice centered around faith. Explore how God's Word enhances your role as a...
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Hannah Thompson loves her family beyond words... but sometimes, just sometimes, she wishes she could be recognised as more than just 'mum'. Eldest son Dylan is soon to be flying the nest, sixteen-year-old Scarlet keeps asking about penalties for worryingly specific crimes, they've forgotten world book day and Benji absolutely will not be Where's Wally again, and it's at least two days before she and hubby Nick can sit down for Wine Wednesdays... and...
69) Baby on Board
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Most mothers-to-be are so busy preparing for their babies that they fail to focus on themselves. But, during this incredible, thrilling, life-changing time, it is more important than ever that they take the time to reflect. What kind of mother do they want to be? Will they fashion themselves after their own moms, or do they picture their lives differently? Filled with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom, as well as anecdotes and hands-on exercises,...
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Have you ever wished you had a Christ-centered, veteran mom who could encourage you through the daily ups and downs of motherhood?
In “MomStrong 365”, mother and popular author Heidi St. John does just that. “MomStrong 365” will encourage you in one of the most important roles you can ever have: being a mom. For each day of the year, Heidi provides a Bible verse, a reflective devotion, and an encouraging takeaway that every mom needs to hear.
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Key issues for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Practical help and the latest research from the NCT. What you eat and drink in pregnancy and the choices you need to make may seem like a minefield to a first-time mother. Safe foods and those to avoid such as soft cheese, shellfish, unwashed salads, pate and liver are listed in this book as well as information on the supplements it is wise to take, including folic acid and the calories you need to...
72) Antenatal Tests
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A hot topic and a sensitive one for parents is given practical and supportive advice in this NCT guide Couples need accurate information in order to be able to give informed consent to antenatal testing. Ultrasound, amniocentesis and other tests can be emotive issues and sensitive times. This book discusses with the help of useful case studies and enough scientific information to be of genuine help and not confusing: • whether tests reassure parents...
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Title: "The New Parent's Survival Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook for First-Time Moms and Dads"Introduction:Congratulations on the impending arrival of your bundle of joy! The journey into parenthood is both thrilling and, at times, overwhelming. As you prepare for this life-changing chapter, "The New Parent's Survival Guide" is here to be your trusted companion, offering a wealth of information, practical advice, and emotional support for first-time...
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Get the baby gates, lock the cupboards, and load up Elmo's Song, toddlers are on the loose. The Toddler Survival Guide is here to get you to the other side. Toddlers and zombies both communicate mainly through groans, clumsily trail after you everywhere you go (especially into the bathroom in the toddler's case), and--upon entering your life--leave you frazzled, on edge, and deeply sleep deprived.The Toddler Survival Guide is a hilarious parody of...
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For 10 percent of women worldwide, the road to motherhood is bumpy, painful, and heartbreaking. For some, it can cause a complete collapse of emotions. This is the reality for those plagued by infertility. In this book, Christina Oberon will help you discover that infertility does not define you! She helps guide you through the rollercoaster of emotions that infertility brings, so you can find inner joy, which rests on hope.
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76) Frontier Follies
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A warm, hilarious collection of stories and reflections on motherhood from the bestselling author, photographer, businesswoman, and star of the Food Network show The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond.
From her beginnings as an early blogger, Ree Drummond has become a household name with a passionate following of devoted fans. On her blog, in her magazine, and on her cooking show, Ree shares recipes, tales of her adventures in the country, and stories of...
77) What's Your Parenting Superpower?: An Entertaining Exploration of Your Unique Parenting Style: Disco
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"What's Your Parenting Superpower?" invites you on an entertaining and enlightening journey through the wild and wonderful world of parenting styles. Uncover your inner parenting hero, whether you're the firm and fair 'Sergeant Strict' or the warm and nurturing 'Captain Cuddles.' With humor and insight, this book helps you embrace your unique approach to raising remarkable kids. Say goodbye to doubt and confusion, and hello to a newfound confidence...
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Bob Berkowitz is not afraid to ask frank, intimate questions. Now he gets honest answers from that most perplexing, emotionally guarded, and enigmatic of species, the American male. A veteran journalist and renowned relationship expert, he has interviewed men of all ages and backgrounds about their innermost secrets-and he reports all in this unique, no-holds-barred volume.
What Men Won't Tell You but Women Need to Know is straight talk on what...
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Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you swamped and exhausted by all you strive to do, ending most days feeling unsatisfied and unsuccessful? Are you struggling to find time for the things, and people, you love? If you think everything is going wrong and want to change it… If you want to be loved, successful and less stressed… then keep reading... Not so long ago I was depressed, distant from my older daughter, convinced I was failing my baby, and on...
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“The Mother's Book of Well-Being” carries a mother through the first year of motherhood and beyond. Divided into fifty-two short chapters (read between changings!) - one for each week of the year - Lisa Groen Braner provides wise advice for new mothers and experienced mothers alike. Learn to take time for yourself and claim a few moments of peace, survive sleep deprivation, make room for romance with your partner, and tune into your "maternal...
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