America’s pregnancy bible answers all your baby questions.When can I take home a pregnancy test?How can I eat for two if I’m too queasy to eat for one?Can I keep up my spinning classes?Is fish safe to eat? And what’s this I hear about soft cheese?Can I work until I deliver? What are my rights on the job?I’m blotchy and broken out—where’s the glow?Should we do a gender reveal? What about a 4-D ultrasound?Will I know labor when I feel it?Your pregnancy explained and your pregnant body demystified, head (what to do about those headaches) to feet (why they’re so swollen), back (how to stop it from aching) to front (why you can’t tell a baby by mom’s bump). Filled with must-have information, practical advice, realistic insight, easy-to-use tips, and lots of reassurance, you’ll also find the very latest on prenatal screenings, which medications are safe, and the most current birthing options—from water birth to gentle c-sections. Your pregnancy lifestyle gets equal attention, too: eating (including food trends) to coffee drinking, working out (and work) to sex, travel to beauty, skin care, and more. Have pregnancy symptoms? You will—and you’ll find solutions for them all. Expecting multiples? There’s a chapter for you. Expecting to become a dad? This book has you covered, too.   Read more

Help toddlers ages 1 to 3 go from dirty diapers to using the potty in just 3 days! Ditch the diapers in no time with this step-by-step plan. Filled with expert advice accrued over thousands of cases, this potty training book makes it easy to get your child to start using the toilet. This guide covers everything you need to know, from prepping for your potty training weekend to supporting and encouraging your child once they’ve made it through the three days. Go beyond other potty training books with: A proven plan―Potty train your child fast with a 5-step plan that includes useful tips and tricks for succeeding every step of the way.Insight into your child―Understand what’s going on in your child’s head, how to recognize when they’re ready for potty training, and more. Ways to stay cool―Keep calm through every accident thanks to a kind and conversational approach that takes the stress out of potty training.Say bye-bye to diapers with Potty Training in 3 Days. Read more

Learn sign language alongside your baby with this adorable storybook for ages 0 to 3! Or give this book as an amazing holiday gift for any new parent!Story time is the perfect time to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part-storybook and part-sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. This baby sign language book starts with signs for basics like "eat," "milk," and "mommy" and then moves on to more advanced ideas like "help," "potty," and "I love you."Get an illustrated sign language book for babies that includes:A storybook style―Each sign is paired with engaging text and vibrant illustrations to help depict the meaning of the word.Interactive learning―Every page includes written and visual instructions that demonstrate how to sign properly and allow you and your baby to learn and practice together.40 real ASL signs―This baby signs book uses signs are the accurate and up-to-date versions from American Sign Language, and you'll even find a guide to the full alphabet and basic numbers.This book of sign language for babies and toddlers is the perfect way to start communicating with your baby before they learn to speak. Read more

Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind. This illustrated entry into no hitting books for toddlers features: Alternatives to hitting—Kids will learn how to use "gentle hands" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to calm down.A light touch—The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, not just keep their hands to themselves.Engaging illustrations—Big, beautiful pictures help kids see the ideas in action and keep their attention on the page. Get the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a storybook that helps them learn empathy and compassion. Read more

"Get this for your pregnant friends, or yourself" (People): a hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, with life-changing, real-world advice.Recommended by Nicole Cliffe in SlateFeatured in People PicksA Red Tricycle Best Baby and Toddler Parenting Book of the YearOne of Mother magazine's favorite parenting books of the YearHow Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids tackles the last taboo subject of parenthood: the startling, white-hot fury that new (and not-so-new) mothers often have for their mates. After Jancee Dunn had her baby, she found that she was doing virtually all the household chores, even though she and her husband worked equal hours. She asked herself: How did I become the 'expert' at changing a diaper? Many expectant parents spend weeks researching the best crib or safest car seat, but spend little if any time thinking about the titanic impact the baby will have on their marriage - and the way their marriage will affect their child. Enter Dunn, her well-meaning but blithely unhelpful husband, their daughter, and her boisterous extended family, who show us the ways in which outmoded family patterns and traditions thwart the overworked, overloaded parents of today. On the brink of marital Armageddon, Dunn plunges into the latest relationship research, solicits the counsel of the country's most renowned couples' and sex therapists, canvasses fellow parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an "explosive situation." Instead of having the same fights over and over, Dunn and her husband must figure out a way to resolve their larger issues and fix their family while there is still time. As they discover, adding a demanding new person to your relationship means you have to reevaluate -- and rebuild -- your marriage. In an exhilarating twist, they work together to save the day, happily returning to the kind of peaceful life they previously thought was the sole province of couples without children. Part memoir, part self-help book with actionable and achievable advice, How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids is an eye-opening look at how the man who got you into this position in this first place is the ally you didn't know you had. Read more

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With over 11 million copies in print, What to Expect: The First Year, now in a completely revised third edition, is the world’s best-selling, best-loved guide to the instructions that babies don’t come with, but should. And now, it’s better than ever. Every parent’s must-have/go-to is completely updated. Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier-to-read, faster-to-flip-through, and new-family-friendlier than ever—packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too. Among the changes: Baby care fundamentals—crib and sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplements—are revised to reflect the most recent guidelines. Breastfeeding gets more coverage, too, from getting started to keeping it going. Hot-button topics and trends are tackled: attachment parenting, sleep training, early potty learning (elimination communication), baby-led weaning, and green parenting (from cloth diapers to non-toxic furniture). An all-new chapter on buying for baby helps parents navigate through today’s dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items, and gear. Also new: tips on preparing homemade baby food, the latest recommendations on starting solids, research on the impact of screen time (TVs, tablets, apps, computers), and “For Parents” boxes that focus on mom’s and dad’s needs. Throughout, topics are organized more intuitively than ever, for the best user experience possible. Read more

From potty-training expert and social worker Jamie Glowacki, who’s already helped over half a million families successfully toilet train their preschoolers, comes a newly revised and updated guide that’s “straight-up, parent-tested, and funny to boot” (Amber Dusick, author of Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures).Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it’s done. Her six-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents. Here’s the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 20–30 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few days—but Jamie’s got you covered even if it takes a little longer). If you’ve ever said to yourself: -How do I know if my kid is ready? -Why won’t my child poop in the potty? -How do I avoid “potty power struggles”? -How can I get their daycare provider on board? -My kid was doing so well—why is he regressing? -And what about nighttime?! Oh Crap! Potty Training can solve all of these (and other) common issues. This isn’t theory, you’re not bribing with candy, and there are no gimmicks. This is real-world, from-the-trenches potty training information—all the questions and all the answers you need to do it once and be done with diapers for good. Read more

OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”For nearly forty years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effective solutions to the unending challenges of raising children. Now, in response to growing demand, Adele’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, tailor How to Talk’s powerful communication skills to parents of children ages two to seven. Faber and King, each a parenting expert in her own right, share their wisdom accumulated over years of conducting How To Talk workshops with parents, teachers, and pediatricians. With a lively combination of storytelling, cartoons, and observations from their workshops, they provide concrete tools and tips that will transform your relationship with the children in your life. What do you do with a little kid who…won’t brush her teeth…screams in his car seat…pinches the baby...refuses to eat vegetables…throws books in the library...runs rampant in the supermarket? Organized by common challenges and conflicts, this book is an essential manual of communication strategies, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders. This user-friendly guide will empower parents and caregivers of young children to forge rewarding, joyful relationships with terrible two-year-olds, truculent three-year-olds, ferocious four-year-olds, foolhardy five-year-olds, self-centered six-year-olds, and the occasional semi-civilized seven-year-old. And, it will help little kids grow into self-reliant big kids who are cooperative and connected to their parents, teachers, siblings, and peers. Read more

Your safe and healthy guide to baby-led weaning for babies 6 to 12 monthsStart your little one on solid foods the healthy way. Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning empowers you to help your baby feed themselves while they develop motor skills and an adventurous palate. This comprehensive BLW book provides parents with the necessary knowledge and confidence to embark on the weaning journey. Learn when to begin baby-led weaning and what to expect along the way, while also getting practical advice for creating balanced, whole-food meals that your baby can eat alongside the rest of the family.Go beyond other baby food books about feeding, with advice for:Getting started―Discover a basic overview of how baby-led weaning works, and find out if and when it's the right approach for your baby.Staying safe―Breathe easy with safety guidelines that include information on prohibited foods and smart kitchen habits.Identifying allergies―Find out how to navigate allergies and sensitivities as your baby tries new foods for the first time.Help your baby take the lead on their exploration of solid foods with this accessible and wholesome baby-led feeding book. Read more

A fun and illustrated story helps kids ages 1 to 3 use the potty with confidence!Provide your toddler with the gentle support and encouragement they need during potty training. Let's Go to the Potty is an engaging, story-driven guide for toddlers who are ready to break free from diapers. Playful pictures help them understand what potty training will look and feel like, and a short, rhyming potty song teaches them how to talk to you about their potty needs.Made for toddlers—Get toddlers involved in in the potty-training process with easy-to-understand, kid-friendly language and illustrations.On-the-job potty training—Your little one can enjoy this book while on the potty, helping them develop positive feelings about the potty and reinforce their learning.Support for all toddlers—This inclusive, gender-neutral approach to toddler potty books makes it easy for any toddler to see themselves in the story.Watch diapers fall by the wayside thanks to one of the best potty-training books for toddlers. Read more

"Everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, 'That's one. That's two. That's three.' And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!"―PopSugar Moms**The most effective parenting guide for tantrums.**Are you tired of constant power struggles and endless negotiations with your child? Look no further! Discover the transformative power of 1-2-3 Magic by Dr. Thomas Phelan, the ultimate guide to effective parenting strategies! With a wealth of optimal techniques and research-based solutions, this bestselling book provides parents with the essential tools to tackle challenging behaviors and foster a harmonious family dynamic.1-2-3 Magic offers a simple yet highly effective approach that helps you regain control and bring peace back into your home. Whether you're dealing with tantrums, sibling rivalry, bedtime battles, or any other challenging behavior, this book is your ultimate resource. Dr. Phelan's compassionate and supportive approach ensures that parents not only gain invaluable tools but also develop stronger connections with their children.You'll also learn how to:Build a solid foundation for being a confident parentManage testing and manipulation to avoid derailing your effortsEncourage good behaviorStrengthen your relationship with your childEstablish positive bedtime, dinnertime, homework, and wake-up routinesMillions of parents from all over the world have used this bestselling child discipline book to raise happier families and put the fun back into parenting―and you can too!1-2-3 Magic is one of Healthline's Best Parenting Books of 2017, a 2016 Mom's Choice Award Winner, a 2016 National Parenting Product Award Winner and a 2016 Family Choice Award Winner. Read more

There is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective “Limited-Crying Solution” that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at night—and three hours in the day—by the age of twelve weeks old.Giordano is the mother of five children and one of the most sought-after baby sleep specialists in the country. The Washington Post calls her a baby sleep "guru" and "an underground legend in the Washington area for her ability to teach newborns how to achieve that parenting nirvana: sleeping through the night." Her sleep plan has been tested with singletons, twins, triplets, babies with special needs, and colicky babies—and it has never failed.Whether you are pregnant, first-time parents, or parents who seek a different path with your second or third child, anyone can benefit from the Baby Coach’s popular system of regular feeding times, twelve hours of sleep at night and three hours of sleep during the day, and the peace of mind that comes with taking the parent and child out of a sleep- deprived world. Read more

The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand your baby’s development, support your partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, and the other covering the first few months after your baby’s arrival.  The fifth edition of this New York Times best seller is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about fertility, prenatal care, and delivery; work-life balance (including the lessons learned from COVID-19); financial planning; and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and moms.  Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive companion for all dads-to-be. (Moms will love it, too!) Read more

Aren’t babies precious? So is sleep.Your baby is capable of sleeping through the night and this book will show you how.A whip smart and entertaining guide that focuses on WHY babies sleep the way they do, this book arms you with evidence-based and flexible tools that work for every unique situation so that you can teach your baby how to sleep well.This book will help you tackle the thorniest sleep snags, including:Navigating the tricky newborn phase like a proGetting your child to truly sleep through the nightWeaning off the all-night buffetMastering the precarious tango that is healthy nappingSolving toddler and preschooler sleep strugglesSleep expert Alexis Dubief, of the wildly popular website, podcast, and group Precious Little Sleep, imparts effective, accessible, and flexible strategies based on years of research that will dramatically improve your child’s sleep.You’ll love the practical solutions and the way she presents them. And it works!Buy it now♥ Read more

It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it’s a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development. Including how to:Prepare yourself for parenthood–physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.Become an active observer to understand what your baby is really telling you.Create Montessori spaces in your home, including “yes” spaces where nothing is off-limits.Set up activities that encourage baby’s movement and language development at their own paceRaise a secure baby who’s ready to explore the world with confidence.   Read more

Never again will you have to stand by helplessly while your little baby cries and cries. There is a way to calm most crying babies . . . usually in minutes!    Thousands of parents, from regular moms and dads to Hollywood superstars, have come to baby expert Dr. Harvey Karp to learn his remarkable techniques for soothing babies and increasing sleep. Now his landmark book—fully revised and updated with the latest insights into infant sleep, bedsharing, breastfeeding, swaddling, and SIDS risk—can teach you too! Dr. Karp’s highly successful method is based on four revolutionary concepts:   1. The Fourth Trimester: Why babies still yearn for a womblike atmosphere . . . even after birth 2. The Calming Reflex: An “off switch” all babies are born with 3. The 5 S’s: Five easy steps to turn on your baby’s amazing calming reflex 4. The Cuddle Cure: How to combine the 5 S’s to calm even colicky babies   With Dr. Karp’s sensible advice, parents and grandparents, nurses and nannies, will be able to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block!   Praise for The Happiest Baby on the Block   “Dr. Karp’s book is fascinating and will guide new parents for years to come.”—Julius Richmond, M.D., Harvard Medical School, former Surgeon General of the United States   “The Happiest Baby on the Block is fun and convincing. I highly recommend it.”—Elisabeth Bing, co-founder of Lamaze International   “Will fascinate anyone who wants to know how babies experience the world, and wants to answer their cries lovingly and effectively.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune Read more

The must-have baby shower gift!Share memories, love, and words of wisdom with your bundle of joy with this unique and inspiring book of letters. Part of the blockbuster bestselling Letters to . . . series! The perfect gift for an expecting mom, a new dad, or any parent seeking to create a deeply personal baby keepsake, this set of 12 letter templates will inspire reflection and connection between parent and child. Your baby will always be your baby. Whether you're pregnant or a new parent, fill these envelopes with memories and hopes for your baby. Then postdate, seal, and save the letters to gift to your child at a later date. Included are 12 letters that each begin with a unique prompt, such as: On the day you were born ... My wishes for you are ... Your first home was like this ... Seal letters with the included stickers before giving this to your child—all grown up—as a paper time capsule that captures their first fleeting years. COOL PREGNANCY GIFTS: A fresh twist on a guided pregnancy journal or memory book, Letters to My Baby encourages deep connections between mother and child or father and child, capturing special moments with your little one during early parenthood to share in the years to come. TIME-TESTED AND ENDURINGLY POPULAR: Created by Lea Redmond, author of the bestselling Letters to . . . book series that has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and includes Letters to My Daughter, Letters to My Son, and Letters to My Grandchild. LETTERS TO OPEN WHEN: The finished set of special "notes to my baby" makes a great gift for graduation, a milestone birthday, or a wedding day. Fans have praised the special value of a child having a sample of a parent's handwriting to cherish always.Perfect for: Baby shower or new baby gift for parents A fresh twist on a guided journal or memory book to capture special moments with a child to share in the future Single parents or couples looking for a creative way to remind a child how important they are to the family Fans and users of other bestsellers in the Letters to . . . series Read more

Booby Moon is a beautifully illustrated rhyming storybook specifically designed to emotionally support both mother and child for weaning from breastfeeding.Weaning doesn’t have to be all tears, tantrums and heart ache. It can be an exciting, heartwarming, and beautiful experience to treasure. A chance to celebrate a milestone reached, honour the journey thus far and acknowledge this special time for both mother and child.Most weaning storybooks introduce the concept that breastfeeding will be ending soon. Booby Moon does that, but so much more.It gives toddlers:A magical story they connect with.A celebration to look forward to.Evidence of Booby Milk leaving.A beautiful ritual to help them say goodbye.In the same way that the Tooth Fairy makes children happy about their teeth falling out, looking forward to seeing Booby-milk-magic fly away to Booby Moon can give the same wondrous joy to a weaning toddler.Our experience using Booby Moon for weaning our boob-mad 2-year-old was incredible. After we said goodbye to Booby Milk, he simply accepted that it was gone. He still asked for it occasionally but whenever he did we reminded him of how we had let it go and there were no complaints, no pleading, no tears. Instead, excitement and joy would rush to his little face and he would say, “Yeah, I let go! And Booby went shhhhheewww up to the moon!”Booby Moon is special because it has a magical element that appeals to the child and also sets up a beautiful ritual to complete the breastfeeding journey. Studies show the practice of ritual during times of loss alleviates grief, makes us feel closer to our families and helps us to say goodbye. The ritual aspect of the Booby Moon process helps mother and toddler find an easeful acceptance for Booby Milk going away – with the child seeing the magic leave with their own eyes. The story also brings comfort post weaning, offering reassurance that the relationship continues; you can still wave up to Booby Moon and Mumma will still be here to offer love, cuddles and comfort.Look up to the moon, isn’t it amazing?Doesn’t it seem magical already?Half the work is done for us right there.Book also includes a gentle-parenting user guide that covers: how to wean using Booby Moon, night weaning prior, breaking the fed-to-sleep habit and various options for a meaningful goodbye ritual.The concept was created in 2020 by a breastfeeding mother who was ready to wean but could not find a children's book on the market that offered her toddler an upside to their impending loss. Using the 'Booby Moon' story was such an easy and beautiful experience that it needs to be shared with parents around the world.Suitable age range: Toddlers. 18months - 4 years.Note: Book features an illustration of a mother cuddling her toddler to sleep instead of nursing them at night (bed-sharing).Books are printed on demand by Amazon. For any printing quality issues/errors please contact Amazon for a refund/replacement. Read more

The perennial favorite for parents who want to get their kids to sleep with ease—now in its fifth edition, fully revised and updated, with a new step-by-step guide for a good night’s sleep.With more than 1.5 million copies in print, Dr. Marc Weissbluth’s step-by-step regimen for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child’s natural sleep cycles has long been the standard-setter in baby sleep books. Now with a new introduction and quick-start guide to getting your child to sleep, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child has been totally rewritten and reorganized to give tired parents the information they need quickly and succinctly. This new edition also includes the very latest research on the importance of• implementing bedtime routines• practicing parental presence at bedtime• recognizing drowsy signs• the role of the father as an active partner in helping the child sleep better• overcoming challenges families face to help their child sleep better• different cultural sleep habits from around the world• individualized and nonjudgmental approaches to sleep trainingSleep is vital to your child’s health, growth, and development. The fifth edition of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child gives parents proven strategies to ensure healthy, high-quality sleep for children at every age. Read more