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McClelland and Stewart
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New mother Dani has a lot going on. She's worried that her seemingly healthy husband, Clark, might drop dead, leaving her and her baby, Lotte, destitute. She's worried that she hasn't lived up to her birthright as the daughter of the legendary Garbage King, DJ Silver, whose waste management company employed the town of Metcalf for decades. And she's really worried that, try as she might, she's not a gym-going, manicure-sporting, perfectly coiffed...
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Good Mom Rules is a labor of love and advocacy designed to help moms identify and conquer the guilt they carry around with them every day. Many moms hold on to "mistakes" they have made or life circumstances that forced them to parent differently than they once imagined. Conquering guilt allows you to live in the present with your children and enjoy motherhood more. This is possible when you have compassion for the younger version of yourself. Releasing...
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Becoming a mother is as challenging as ever. Help is at hand, with this indispensable guide to surviving the biggest transition of your life.
Liz Fraser is a (mostly) stylish mother of three young children, and offers a much-needed, fresh look at what happens to us, our relationships and our wardrobes when we take the plunge and fill our tidy homes with Lego.
Hilarious, honest and poignant, Liz uses her experiences of motherhood to help you through...
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Throw off your Domestic Goddess apron or Superwoman's powersuit – the new family ensemble is far more wearable. But work pressures, stroppy kids, and run-ins with the in-laws can all lead to split seams and frayed nerves, and family life isn't a simple one-size fits all. Liz Fraser, mother of three, invites you into the family home to explore the most common of domestic snags. From TV tantrums to refreshing your sex life, feeding time at the zoo...
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Get the Summary of Ainsley Arment's The Wild and Free Family in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Wild and Free Family" by Ainsley Arment explores the concept of intentionally crafting a family culture that reflects shared values, interests, and traditions, rather than succumbing to societal norms. Arment emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child's natural development and preserving the essence of childhood...
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I've spent a lot of time with children--resulting in many moments when I've had growing concerns.
Yikes! What in the name of crazy do I do now?
Sometimes I've had to live in survival mode. Anybody else know what I'm talking about?
Over time, I discovered some tips and tricks here and there.
Sometimes my mom life inspired me with ideas for the classroom and sometimes it was the other way around.
Kids Are Worth It is about parenting and...
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Timeless wisdom for modern mothers. It all began with a conversation with my grandmother... When Liz Fraser spent a month with her grandmother, she was at her wits' end as a parent, fed up with crop-tops, pester power and the pressure to consume. So she asked her grandmother - what works? What helps make a good childhood? The answers were surprisingly simple - and stunningly effective. From early bedtime to giving your child room to play, the old-fashioned...
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Are you a new mom or do you know someone who recently had a baby? If so, then "Nutritious Delights: A Guide to Postnatal Laddus and Daddus" is the perfect book for you! This guide is filled with traditional Indian sweet recipes that are packed with essential nutrients to support postpartum recovery.These laddus and daddus are made with wholesome ingredients such as nuts, seeds, grains, and spices that not only taste delicious but also provide a range...
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Childbirth guru Dr Gowri Motha, who practises with Dr Yehudi Gordon - author of Birth and Beyond - shows women how her revolutionary method helps women carry the baby to full term, have less intervention in the birth; feel less pain in labour, and feel happy and in control.
• The Gentle Birth method is a concise pregnancy programme combining diverse therapies such as 'creative healing' massage, a simple diet, self-hypnosis, reflexology and affirmation...
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Combining real-life stories with expert research, the authors of What Every Mom Needs identify the different kinds of love that children need.
From Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) comes a valuable resource for all mothers struggling to meet the challenges of raising young children. Full of encouragement and sound advice, this work outlines the nine basic needs for each child: Security, Affirmation,...
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The Mother Daughter Connection is a book designed to help mothers form intimate, working relationships with their daughters by giving mothers an insider's view of their daughters' thoughts and feelings. The editor of Brio magazine for girls and a veteran youth expert, Susie Shellenberger helps mothers understand the angst and confusion teen girls feel when coping with such issues as body image, fashion envy, dating, fear of failure, and sharing one's...
14) Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood
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Author, influencer, and founder of the popular social media community FindingJoy, Rachel Martin offers encouragement for moms by sharing her own personal journey through heartache, self-doubt, and the challenges of motherhood. With over forty letters of encouragement, from one mom to another, she tells mothers they're "mom enough."
Through this gorgeous gift book of heartfelt letters, beautiful photography, and viral quotes, Rachel offers hope and...
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Two producers of Today share their experiences and wisdom on baby's first year, along with priceless advice and anecdotes from the anchors and experts on America's number-one morning show. Being a new mother can be extremely nerve-racking and exhausting, and many moms find parenting advice, comfort, and humor on the Today show. Now all that advice and more is collected in Today's Moms, a one-stop guide to everything a new mother needs to know about...
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From the author of the bestselling The Modern Girl's Guide to Life comes a must-have book for the young mom, including best-kept secrets, practical advice, and multiple solutions for problems from birth to age four! Just when you thought you could cook (hey, one meal counts), clean (if the queen was coming), and seduce a man (well, long enough to get married), life throws you a curveball that makes all of your previous ineptitudes in life pale in...
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Would it be wrong for a Christian to choose to not have children? After all, it's only natural, but is it mandatory?
From a Christian and pro-life perspective, author Amanda Smith shares her belief regarding the choice of a Christian to never get pregnant or raise children and why she herself has chosen to be child-free. She also offers her opinion as to why an individual may possibly be happier if they choose this route versus what is considered...
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Where did Beyoncé get her groove?
Where did Lance Armstrong get his drive?
Where did Steven Spielberg get his creative vision?
Every success story begins with . . . Mom when Stephanie Hirsch gave birth to her son, she began to think about the kind of person she'd like him to be: generous, family oriented, loving, courageous, and professionally accomplished-maybe he'd turn out like Steven Spielberg! But what, she wondered, had Spielberg's...
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Dutton
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"#1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars Sara Shepard's next adult novel follows a group of mothers living in a mysterious "mommune," each of whom is running from something When Lenna gets a call from her old friend Rhiannon, she is startled; Rhiannon disappeared years ago without a trace. But Lenna is even more startled to learn that Rhiannon has a son and that she lives off the grid with a group of women in a community called...
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