"Being a working mom should work. Instead, it is a thankless, incredibly difficult job, marked by impossible contradictions and unreachable expectations. American moms are more burned out than any time in history. We believed we could have it all - fulfilling work and a healthy and happy family. We pick up responsibilities wherever we go - at work, at home, in our communities. We try to CARRY it all-and we can. Because moms are superheroes with superpowers! But at some point, our shoulders grow tired - tired from carrying around the expectations and the mental load, tired from juggling the constant conflict between working and momming, tired of how our work - whether at home or at the office - isn't valued equally, and tired of workplaces that treat us like risks instead of assets. Award-winning journalist and mom-of-three Paula Faris offers a declaration to the millions of overwhelmed and depleted working moms out there - things ARE going to get better! There is another way forward that frees us from the barbaric conflict of mom-guilt and the bone-weary exhaustion of carrying it all and feeling like we're failing everywhere. Through the lens of her personal experience and interviews with working women, men, leaders and experts across the country, Faris dismantles the cultural expectations and toxic traps that American moms experience. She also gathers insightful and actionable steps towards a better way of working, momming, and living. The problems we have as a country and culture are not insurmountable. Besides, we've got working moms on this job. And there are literally no hands more capable than ours!"--
This book is about young people and their transitions throughout their first year of high school, deepening our understanding of how it is to be young and enter new institutional settings, and how to understand the developmental dynamics of youth life. It explores the everyday life of six young people as they enter high school and follows them closely as they encounter and try to make sense of the different standards, values, and demands that are built into the institutional setting of high school. The chapters explore the entanglements of personal motive orientation, interpersonal dynamics, institutional values and demands, as well as societal standards, and how subtle negotiations of who one is and ought to be are interwoven into the fabrics of everyday life. Hence the book explores variations on an institutional level - as different high school environments - along with variations on an interpersonal level, insisting on a person-environment reciprocity in the study of development. Using cultural-historical activity theory and ecological psychology derived from theorists including Bang, Barker & Wright, Gibson, Lewin, Hedegaard, Ilyenkov, Stetsenko, and Vygotsky, Sofie Pedersen argues that developmental dynamics among young people cannot be reduced to individual nor social processes alone but are connected to institutional conditions and to concrete places. By insisting on a wholeness approach to the understanding of youth development, Pedersen reveals the developmental dynamics that unfold in the everyday lives of young people, and sheds new light on youth life dynamics, including the challenges that young people face.
A gorgeous keepsake that invites expectant mothers to record and preserve their most cherished memories, messages, and prayers for their new baby, from pregnancy through the first two years—now revised and updatedLove Letters to My Baby by Vickey Banks invites expectant mothers to put down in words how their child is wanted, dreamed about, and loved. Designed to be used from the first news of baby through the first few years of infancy, this beautifully designed, full-color journal offers space for moms to record special memories and pen messages for the child who inspired them. Each section begins with a verse of Scripture, provides a brief devotional on the stages of pregnancy and young motherhood, and lists questions and prompts for reflection and writing inspiration.Special features include:• Illustrated family tree spread and pages to attach ultrasound and baby photos• A record of baby’s “firsts,” including first laugh, first steps, first words, first church attendance, and other important milestones• Space to list special gifts for baby along with the loved ones who gave them• Pages for baby shower guests to pen prayers or other sweet messages• Activity in which mom can trace baby’s hand inside her own for a lasting keepsake• Brand-new full-color watercolor designs• New “Note from Dad” section in the back for fathers to pen their own special letter to babyWithin these beautifully designed pages, moms will find space to write down first impressions and share heartfelt messages and prayers for a new baby. With the resulting collection of letters and memories, Love Letters to My Baby will become a precious keepsake that mothers and their children will cherish forever.
"Celebrate your little princess with our 'Baby Shower Guest Book', the perfect keepsake for your royal baby shower!"Welcome your precious baby girl in style with our 'Baby Shower Guest Book'. Designed with a cute little princess, a royal black girl with a gold crown and a purple pillow theme, this book is just as special as your upcoming celebration!Features of the Baby Shower Guest Book:Preserve Precious Moments: With 120 pages in total, there's ample space to record advice, well-wishes, and memorable moments from the special day.Guest Entries: 100 pages for guests to leave their contact details, parenting advice, and best wishes for the baby.Gift Log: A dedicated section of 10 pages to record gifts received, making sending thank-you cards easy and convenient.Space for Photos & Notes: 8 pages specially designed for additional notes and memorable photos from the baby shower.Perfect Size: Measures 8.5" x 8.5" (21.6 x 21.6 cm), making it the perfect keepsake size.Elegant Design: A glossy, colorful hardcover featuring a cute little princess, a royal black girl with a gold crown, and a purple pillow theme.Why Choose Our Baby Shower Guest Book?Our 'Baby Shower Guest Book' is more than just a sign-in book. It's a cherished keepsake that captures the love, joy, and anticipation of welcoming a new life into the world. With a unique princess theme and ample space for guest entries, gift logs, and photos, it ensures that the special memories of this day will be preserved for years to come.Make your baby shower an event to remember. Click "Add to Cart" now and let's celebrate your little princess!"
Heather Kirby's insightful, groundbreaking guide for better understanding the dynamics behind the often mystifying behavior of adolescents. By highlighting similarities between horses and teens, Heather presents a unique perspective on both and challenges us to better appreciate the forces at play during the tumultuous stage of adolescence. Drawing on discoveries from her lifelong passion for horses and more than two decades of professional work with teens, Heather offers practical and thought-provoking information that can be readily applied by parents, teachers, coaches and counselors. Heather's sensitivity and humor come through as she describes her innovative approach to working successfully with teens by applying strategies and principles effective with horses. In Wild at Heart, Heather demonstrates that it is possible for adults to have meaningful, collaborative relationships with the teens in their lives.
Building Boys offers tips and tools that parents can use to help boys move beyond persistent gender stereotypes to full humanity. Understanding, acknowledging, and respecting male development is key to facilitating boys' growth and making the world a safer place for humans of all genders.
Joe & Rosie Wicks'We are all getting a good night's sleep, thanks to Rosey'No one can prepare you for the sleep deprivation of having a newborn. The truth is, there is no magic wand - but there is straight-forward, actionable advice that will set your baby on a path towards a settled night's sleep. Baby sleep guru Rosey Davidson has been helping new parents with sleep for over a decade. She knows first-hand that every baby is different and that no parent needs to suffer with sleep struggles long term. In this empowering and non judgemental book, Rosey sets out clear, practical solutions to help you make the right sleep decisions for your family. Covering every conceivable challenge that you may encounter in the first year, this is your nurturing guide to the methods that really work. Whether you are in a fog of sleepless nights or expecting your bundle of joy, let this book be your guiding light, helping you to calmly and confidently navigate your baby's first year.
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