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Your baby deserves the most natural, wholesome food that Mother Nature has to offer¿and you can give them exactly that. The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is your complete baby food cookbook offering delicious homemade recipes for every stage of your baby's development.As a registered dietician, Stephanie Middleberg has made healthy eating her life's work. As mother to her son Julian, it's her personal mission. The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is an all-in-one baby food cookbook that includes more than 230 easy yet versatile recipes, as well as Stephanie's expert nutritional advice and parental insight.Informative and recipe-packed, The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is the only baby food cookbook first-time parents need to prepare delicious, all-natural meals for years to come. Start with the basics and make your way to balanced family meals for everyone. From their first puree to their first burrito, this baby food cookbook is as comprehensive as your baby's nutritional needs. AGES & STAGES Each chapter covers developmental changes and FAQs so you never have to make nutritional guesses when it comes to your little one PUREES Choose from more than 115 single-ingredient and combination purees SMOOTHIES & FINGER FOODS Over 40 recipes introduce new flavors and textures to encourage self-feeding FAMILY MEALS 70+ recipes to please all palates, from toddler-friendly fare to meals for the whole familyThe Big Book of Organic Baby Food is the only baby food cookbook that responds to your baby's nutritional needs at: 6 MONTHS¿Stage 1: Single -Ingredient Purees 6 TO 8 MONTHS¿Stage 2: Smooth Combination Purees 9 TO 12 MONTHS¿Stage 3: Chunky Combination Purees 10 MONTHS & UP¿Smoothies & Finger Foods 12 TO 18 MONTHS¿Toddler Meals 12 MONTHS & UP¿Family Dinners

Finally, unhinged thoughts, feelings and secrets of men by men. A once in a lifetime journey into the minds of men told in a language we all understand. BEING INVISIBLE: Men of Colour Talk About Love, Life, and Fatherhood is a powerful insight into the views and thought processes of black fathers who openly talk about their innermost fears around their masculinity, sexist attitudes, parenting styles, family, love and relationships. Through countless interviews conducted at Black Fatherhood Groups, this book serves as a safe space to delve into the most challenging of subjects. Glimpse into their views on bringing up children, how men deal with emotions, their relationship to the world of work and why they sometimes struggle to show public affection to their partners. Being a father is a lifetime responsibility, so how do fathers who have separated from their family cope, and what's the impact on their emotional wellbeing? What effects do generational trauma, generational and cultural differences have on a man's ability to parent, and how do black fathers deal with negative stereotypes? At times you will laugh at their experiences of growing up in Britain as they struggle to admit to being wrong to their partners. On other occasions feel their pain when some fathers recall the discipline they endured from their fathers and the impact on future relationships. But most of all, this book emphasises the importance of learning from our experiences as a collective so we can become better fathers and improve the next generation.

Every child, every family situation is different and parenting is a journey of constant change. There are no "e;right answers"e;, only what works for you and your family. This book will give you a toolkit of practical NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) methods flexible enough to cover all situations. It focuses equally on the needs of you, the parent, as well as your child and will help you: get your family life running more smoothly; understand your children; support and encourage them and their development more effectively; recognise and meet your own needs so you can be more resourceful in family life; feel more confident and positive so you can have fun and enjoy being a parent more of the time! Rather than giving prescriptive advice, Happy Kids Happy You will enable you to develop your own solutions to situations. You will learn to speak and behave more positively with your children and experience outstanding results!

MotherScholars (mothers who work as faculty and staff members within higher education) juggle a multitude of rolesleader, researcher, wife, partner, mother, caregiver, advisor, teacher, mentor, volunteer. MotherScholars' Perceptions, Experiences, and the Impact on Work-Family Balance shares how MotherScholars can achieve a work-family balance, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores if there truly is a right way to go about achieving this balance. It can be a life-long and, at times, delicate journey as MotherScholars try to choose between the (often too) many opportunities they have before them. Despite the challenges, the opportunity to mother and work in so many capacities as a MotherScholar can lead to satisfaction and fulfilling purpose in a meaningful way as MotherScholars cultivate gratitude while seeking work-family balance, even during a pandemic.

No one like to throw up, but emetophobia is different, turning disgust into dread. Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up presents techniques to help shrink this common fear. Fun Facts about vomit engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals.This book is part of the Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

Thinking about our body's functions can be scary, especially when it morphs into Health Anxiety that gets in the way of everyday life. Facing Mighty Fears About Health teaches 4 steps to manage 'false alarm' fears. Fun Facts about the body engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. This book is part of the Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic adolescents experiencing anxiety. In addition, it features chapters dedicated to assisting parents in supporting their anxious child.The book outlines the co-occurence of anxiety and autism, highlights specific anxiety risks and triggers, and presents practical solutions for overcoming barriers to therapeutic engagement. A collection of CBT, ACT and DBT-informed practical worksheets are included, making this book ideal for use at home, at school or in OT, Psychology and Speech sessions.

This evidence-based guide for professionals covers essential information to help support parents breastfeeding past the first six months, including starting solids alongside breastfeeding, nursing manners, and common problems and challenges.The recommendation of breastfeeding beyond six months is well-established, but many birth professionals don't feel confident enough to support parents. This book, packed with case studies of real-life parents and practical tips, helps to educate healthcare professionals - as well as parents themselves - to feel better informed. Each chapter combines professional, research-led evidence with a parent-focused resource section for a fully integrative approach.Centring families and their personal journeys, Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond is an invaluable guide for all lactation consultants, birthing professionals, healthcare workers and parents.

Drawing on extensive professional and personal experience, this book offers guidance and advice on how to better communicate with 12-18-year olds about relationships and sexuality. An invaluable resource for teachers and parents, it provides you with the tools you need to feel confident and informed about how to talk about sexuality education at all stages.The book explores the challenges in adult-child communication about sexuality and provides helpful advice on how to establish an open and positive dialogue, covering topics like social media, porn and sexual development in UK, US and Australian contexts. Specific age-based guidance and exercises are also offered. Finally, the book ends with the Flag System for identifying 'acceptable/nonacceptable' sexual behaviour and next steps. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of positive sexuality education, empowering young people to make their own choices on how to enjoy their relationships and sexuality in a safe and consensual way.

Abi Anita Walker is a graduate of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor School of Nursing, a RN, mother of a non-verbal autistic son, openly expresses her fear concerning autism and vaccination. The unknown fear she had for many years. Abi walker, filled with fear or apprehension, tries to avoid insult upon injury, wondering what could happen if her autistic son gets the Covid-19 mRNA vaccine. In this candid and emotional memoir, Abi Anita Walker offers timeless, thoughtful wisdom to yet to be mothers and fathers and tells a funny, thrilling and heartbreaking story of what to watch for against a child becoming autistic. Furthermore, she endeavors to educate in simple common sense terms, the authority and society about transparency. Transparency gives room for accountability, accountability leads to trust, and trust enables people to believe and take the vaccine. So hear her now and thank her later. "e;This is a good book, fear of the unknown is real"e; -- Fumi Olojo -- It's intriguing and attracts more interest"e; --- Elizabeth Toyin Ugwuebu "e;This last straw for me was when Ms.Redwood boldly asked the doctors during the congressional hearing; "e;Can I inject mercury into anyone of you ?"e;. And all the doctors unanimously said "e;NO"e; at the same time -- Abe Akins, M.D. "e;Front cover is eye-catching and attractive, It's a must read book"e; --- Grandma Layi "e;It's eye catching and exhilarating"e; -- Nkechi, UlinFun, Family Nurse Practioner "e;It's the most Loaded Book Ever"e; -- Clara Anifowose

Joshua is a smart, inquisitive, and adventurous 6-year-old. He seeks to find fun in the smallest things in life and loves to do so while learning. In this book, Joshua learns there are times in life, we must wait, but quickly discovers the beauty at the end of the wait. Joshua's biggest lesson is learning that waiting does not have to be boring. He can have fun while he waits. Journey with him as he takes on new adventures and gets excited about learning on the way.

A child is a gift from God. May The Holy Spirit inspiration in this keepsake collection of letters, allow parents an eternal connection with their children.May God Bless the parent and child who receives this gift. This book will connect a parent with a child forever. Life is fragile, and our children depend on us for guidance. This special book is a collection of guiding letters and prayers, that have a blank page alongside to allow parents the inspiration to write their own personalized letter to their precious child.

Since children don't come with instructions, we're forced to create our own.A collection of experiences from a single mother whose child had the audacity to want to be a physician by the age of four.Question: How could she help him realize his dream?Answer: With enthusiasm.Children are like blank canvases. We get to choose the colors and designs we put on that canvas. If we do a decent enough job, the pride we feel at completion is unparalleled.

- In 2013, Disney released its most egalitarian film to date - but 59% of all the lines in Frozen are spoken by male characters.- 57% of children's books published annually have central male characters; just 31% have central female characters.Raising your child beyond the limitations placed on them by gender is, let's face it, an uphill battle. If you don't know where to start, or how to start, you will find inspiration, insight and plenty of practical strategies in Childhood Unlimited. From navigating the gendered constructs that dominate children's films, television and media generally, to choosing appropriate and stimulating toys beyond the binary divide, this accessible and relatable book will make the whole process much less daunting.Based on interviews with, and research by, some of the best thought-leaders from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and education, the insights in this book will not only open the eyes of any parent or caregiver, they will inspire you to help your child to look at the world in a critical, creative and empowered way. Free from the restraints of the stereotypes that surround gender, your child has the opportunity to reach their true potential - and this is the book that you need to launch them on that journey.

The introduction of solids can be a stressful time and parents put a lot of pressure on themselves to 'get it right'. I want to reassure parents that it is easier than they think.Beautifully photographed, this full-colour weaning book has over one hundred super easy and tasty baby and family recipes. It will encourage you to throw away the rule book and wean intuitively, learning to follow your baby's cues and not the clock! Bringing together the author's three R's of weaning - Respectful, Responsive, Realistic - you'll discover that weaning really doesn't have to be a struggle and can be used as a fun learning experience for baby - and you!

** Includes foreword from Susie Green, CEO of charity Mermaids **Mama, something went wrong in your tummy. And it made me come out as aboy instead of a girl.

From the times that boys are in their mother's bellies they are destined to do one thing!Run, walk, and ride with me on the journey as we find out what the one thing is!

Do you have a child on a special diet? Whether it's lactose intolerance, egg restriction, sugar restriction or anything else, it's good to know that the psychological impact is very important. Your child needs to know that he or she is not alone in this situation, that there are others like them and that the world doesn't end with food. It's much more than that...Do you agree that children are the most important thing in a mother's life? When their health is at risk, parents ask themselves, in desperation: who will write our story from now on?"How to raise a children on diet" is the story of a family who found out that their first-born son is no longer allowed to taste gluten ever again. That was no easy day... but the even bigger challenge came when they found out... it's not just about the food.Here are some thoughts on the core of the story:After the doctors told them about the anti-inflammatory diet plan, inflammatory foods, autoimmune protocol and the deficit myth, the parents' first reaction was to replace all the products in the house with child-safe ones, then they searched for best sellers, like gluten free cookbooks and easy gluten free cookbooks, no processed food diet, wheat belly book, gluten free dessert cookbook, lactose intolerance book, celiac for beginners and dummies, gluten free bread recipes and more and more.The clean and organized mom planner was soon filled with notes about:what gluten is,tasty recipes,what to eat right now to be healthy kids happy momsand everything was better than before, but quickly learned that healthy choices happy kids is not all.The child was suffering from not being able to eat like everyone else.Then the mother said to herself: "Stop playing. I need to restore me. I need to learn about the development of children, to educate myself first and change my thinking, because that is the queen of all that dies." She realised that in order to lead a healthy gluten free life, apart from gluten and dairy free recipes she has to learn the science of can and can't, that well done is better than well said and then she has to give her child her own example to make life simple."How to raise a children on diet" is a story with lots of fun, as a younger sibling comes into the picture, which delights in many parts. The relationship between the two little brothers, their games and conflicts, and the challenges parents face will move you from laughing to crying and back again.A story on the soul of home run life moms , a story about what you can change and what you can't, a story about how can this be if we are willing to learn constantly, even from the youngest among us.This is the kind of story: "it worked for me", so maybe you should go free first place 4 health.Good luck!

God created the family unit as a safe environment in which young children could learn of HIM. As parents, our role is to lead our children in the Way, teaching them scripture and immersing them in a Christian lifestyle. This book provides quick and simple sayings to use in your daily language to help guide children. Miss Tammaney's bite-sized quips help children understand the goal and learn to self-regulate behavior. Based on Scriptures, these tips clarify the "why" of the importance of appropriate behaviors within the context of a Christian lifestyle.

Birth is something that intrinsically connects us all. We have all been through birth.Our biological mother's have all selflessly risked their lives to birth us into this world.Perhaps we too have created life, and helped to birth a human being into the world.Birth is a constant, as is death. And yet, each experience is unique. The alchemy of that exact moment a baby is born holds so much power.This multi-author book collaboration, with foreword by Jane Hardwicke-Collings is intended to share as many experiences, lessons and stories of experts and experienced mothers in the magical world of pregnancy, birth and matresence.How do we change a broken system?How do we scaffold new parents as they navigate Matrescence?How do we create empowered experiences in the birth world?This book is intended to inspire you as you embark on your own conception, pregnancy and birthing journeys. When we tell our stories, it gives others the confidence and permission to share and take a leap of faith in their own lives.Magic happens when we gather.Contributing authors:Foreword - Jane Hardwicke-CollingsLaura ElizabethVicki HobbsEmma WoodhamJenna RichardsNicole AlyClaire In't VeldLaura van der MeulenEmily SchoemanAshley RoseTara CaetanoTania HendersonHayley LeonardMelissa ArnottRachelli YaafeEmma SnelgarBonnie CollinsSarah EliseCat FancoteShani-Faye ChambersSarah HowardSara EvansKirsten LyleBrigette Benary

#1 New Release on Amazon! - Winner of the Sixth Annual Bisexual Book Award for Non-fiction, 2017Looking for LGBTQ books that offer guidance on providing loving support to your LGBT child?Parents of LGBT children guide: Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child provides parents of a LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning) child with a framework for helping their LGBTQ child navigate through a world that isn't always welcoming. Author Telaina Eriksen, a professor at Michigan State University and the mother of a gay daughter, explains what she and her husband have learned through experience, including how to:Deal with gay children coming outConfront bullying of gay childrenBecome an advocate for gay childrenBuild a support system in a gay familyGender and sexuality: Eriksen also covers the science on gender and sexuality and how to help a transgender child through the various stages of development. Throughout the book parents and kids who have been there, share their stories. She also directs gay family parents to various resources online to help them.LGBTQ parents will learn...How to help their child navigate locker rooms, sleepovers, proms, etc.When to involve the police or school administration when it comes to bullyingHow to advocate for local, state and national policies that protect your childWays to educate well-meaning, but misguided extended family membersHow to help start a Gay-Straight Alliance at your child's schoolStrategies for keeping your child talking after he or she comes outSigns of unhealthy relationshipsWhen to consider therapy for your child and/or your familyHow to find an LGBTQ-friendly community (including inclusive churches)

Eating the Shokuiku Way teaches parents how to raise their kids with the life-long health benefits of the Japanese way of eating. The Japanese culture is known for its longest life spans and lowest obesity rates, and every child can grow up with maximum intelligence, energy, longevity, and quality of life using this method.

A revolutionary parenting book that draws on cutting-edge research to reveal that the key to raising happy and healthy babies lies in carefully protecting and caring for their microbiomes.A baby's immune system develops rapidly in the first 1,000 days of life, with the first six months and year being most important. In The Baby and the Biome, Meenal Lele, medical researcher and founder of Lil Mixins, the #1 pediatrician-recommended allergy-prevention product , explains how diet, environmental toxins, antibiotics, and even common parenting practices can damage the delicate balance of our children's microbiomes, thereby increasing the risk for a host of immune diseases, including eczema, asthma, food allergies, IBS, and more. Lele discovered firsthand how critical our microbiomes are to our overall health when she sought to understand the root causes for her son's food allergies. Drawing on her medical background and through extensive research and interviews with scientists and doctors, Lele discovered the simple, practical steps that all parents and pregnant moms can take to help foster a healthy and protective microbiome in their baby. The Baby and the Biome will empower parents to protect and safeguard their children's health for years to come.