Smokey, the miniature apricot poodle, is blessed. But can it last? With the arrival of a new baby, he struggles to adjust to his new place in the family. After several failed tactics, he ingeniously teaches the baby how to behav...
7 Secrets of the Newborn: Secrets and...
Robert C. HamiltonFrom the pediatrician who became an Internet sensation with the "Hamilton Hold" in a YouTubevideo about how to calm a crying baby, comes a one-of-a-kind resource to guide you through the earliest moments of your child's life...
Man, Just Express Yourself!: An Inter...
James HarrisIn this guide, boys and MEN will learn a few definitions, be able to write or draw, plan for the future, and keep notes among other things. I will be giving my personal spin on key words and phrases to help move things alone. I wo...
The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune in t...
Rebecca Schrag HershbergIf you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, chances are you know a thing or two about tantrums. While those epic meltdowns can certainly be part of "normal" toddler behavior, they are still maddening, stressful, and e...
Empty Nest: What's Next?: Parenting A...
Michele HoweThe purpose of Empty Nest, What's Next? is to help parents adjust to their changing roles as parents of adult children. Unlike the first eighteen years of parenting, moms and dads now take on more of an advisory role and step out of t...
There's a Reason They Call It Grandpa...
Michele HoweThere s a Reason They Call It Grandparenting will offer grandparents (and their adult children and grandchildren by association) thirty specific ways to inspire, encourage, and love their growing families in a vibrant life in Christ.G...
Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The E...
Michelle IcardThe fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected ...
The CALM Baby Method: Solutions for F...
Patti IderanWhen 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 techn...
Heading Home with Your Newborn: From ...
Laura a. JanaFully revised and updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling guide offers essential advice from two pediatrician-moms. It covers everything new parents need to know, from feeding and dressing, to diapering and bathing, and f...
The Newborn Sleep Book: A Simple, Pro...
Jonathan JasseyThe first and only proven, safe plan for a sound night's sleep for newborns-and parents. Here is the first and only guide to lay out a detailed sleep program for newborns-as early as the first few weeks of life. Developed and refined...
Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling:...
Erica KomisarThis is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient adolescents in a time of great stress when anxiety and mental health disorders are epidemic. In these times of great stress for our kids, re...
I'm Very Ferris: A Child's Story abou...
Tess KossowFamilies are made every day, in many ways!Meet Ferris, a baby boy who has an amazing, real-life story about his entrance into the world. Told from a child's point of view, I'm Very Ferris gently explains infertility through in vitro f...
Parenting Through Puberty: Mood Swing...
Suanne Kowal-Connelly MD FaapPuberty is tough—on kids and maybe even more so on parents! Parenting Through Puberty explains the physical and emotional changes families can expect to see in their child. Dr. Kowal-Connelly covers the nitty-gritty of children's ...
Say This, Not That to Your Teenage Da...
Ilana KukoffIf you’re the parent of a teenage girl, then it’s likely you never say the right thing. Ever. Say This, Not That (To Your Teenage Daughter) is your convenient, pocket-sized guide to asking and answering questions, starting convers...
We're Parenting a Toddler!: The First...
Adrian KulpThe essential guide to parenting toddlers--strategies, humor, and support for new parents Toddlers don't come with a manual, but here's the next best thing. We're Parenting a Toddler is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, wi...
Baby's First Months with Sophie la gi...
Sophie La GirafeEasily keep track as baby eats, sleeps, and grows Your bundle of joy is here, and you have a thousand things on your mind. This adorable hour-by-hour log will help you stay organized—with columns for breast and bottle feedings, diap...
Saving Our Sons: A Parent's Guide to ...
Clayton LessorHelp Your Son Grow into the Man He's Meant to BeThere's never been a more challenging time to be the mother of a teenage boy. Our young men are currently in crisis, falling far behind their female counterparts in school and in life an...
The Emotional Life of the Toddler
Alicia F. LiebermanNow updated with new material throughout, Alicia F. Lieberman's The Emotional Life of the Toddler is the seminal, detailed look into the varied and intense emotional life of children aged one to three. Hailed as "groundbreaking&q...
Your children have just been caught in a lie, or are refusing to do their household chores. What is your first instinct to do as the parent? Sit your child down for an intense lecture on the rights and wrongs of his/her behavior. Howe...
An Appetite for Life: Stress-Free Str...
Clare LlewellynAll the latest research on how to feed your child well—especially in their crucial first two years One of the greatest challenges a parent faces is navigating their child's appetite. From picky eaters to overeaters, babies and toddl...
Holy Sh*t...I'm Having Twins!: The De...
Elizabeth Lyons3rd edition of the best-selling Ready or Not...Here We Come! The REAL Experts' Guide to the First Year with Twins expecting twins book --- updated and expanded (and re-titled) Pregnant with twins? Need a funny, strategies-filled, up...
The Newborn Handbook: Your Guide to B...
Smita MalhotraA practical weekly handbook for the first 3 months of parenthoodfrom a pediatrician and parent\r\n The saying “babies don’t come with a manual” may be truebut newborn books are a good place to start. Pare...
To Be a Man: A Guide to True Masculin...
Robert Augustus MastersMany men—despite achieving great jobs and lifestyles—find themselves burdened with dissatisfaction, disconnection, and self-doubt. Robert Augustus Masters has helped thousands of men work through such issues, by facing their unres...
Infant Massage (Fourth Edition): A Ha...
Vimala Schneider McClureMaster the techniques of infant massage and incorporate this joyful and wonderful healing art into your baby's life with this revised and updated edition.For generations, mothers around the world have known that the soft touch of thei...
A Child Learns That Christmas Has More Than One Meaning... Christmas is Nathan's favorite time of year. His dad, Chuck, loves Christmas, and it's so much fun to hear stories, learn traditions, and most of all...to wait for Santa Claus...
A Parent's Guide to Manners for Kids:...
Elise McVeighManners and etiquette for the modern age--a parent's manual for teaching their kids Getting a compliment about your well-mannered child is one of the best feelings you can have as a parent--but it doesn't come easy. Teaching manners ...
"Will Little Roo Ever...?" is a story both parents and children can enjoy. It follows a little girl named Ruby from infancy through her first day of school. Ruby isn't developing as quickly as other children, and her parents wonder if...
Raising a Screen-Smart Kid: Embrace t...
Julianna MinerFor parents who didn't grow up with smartphones but can't let go of them now, expert advice on raising kids in our constantly connected worldMost kids get their first smartphone at the same time that they're experiencing major develop...
Cherish the First Six Weeks: A Plan T...
Helen MoonFrom baby nurse to the stars, Helen Moon, a step-by-step plan to managing sleep and feeding issues to survive--and enjoy--the first six weeks of your newborn baby's life.Have you ever wondered why celebrities look so rested in such a ...
Chortle. Giggle. Titter and guffaw. And smile, smile, smile. The happiest of books is back, in full, glorious, happy color. It's the perfect shower gift. Essential for grandparents. The most cheerful book in the parenting section. The...