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If I Had a Pair Of Stilts-there is something very creatively wonderful about a child's imagination. To know and experience that difficulties, especially those of a child, can be eased through various perspectives of a better tomorrow. It is something we should all aspire to. A blend of yesterday's toys with the adventures of life today could produce hope of tomorrow. Sometimes we all need to rise above life to see the blessings all around us, namely, our children and grandchildren.

This is a coming-of-age book. Most young men are thrust into the world at the age of eighteen and told to get a job or go to college. People of a certain age know it's not quite that simple. This book includes advice to young men (and young women, in some cases) about what direction they should be thinking of going into. Being honest, most parents are too busy to focus on the little things that my book will provide, especially to single moms.

Just Show Up is a children's book for adults who think like children. After watching a series on Oprah about boys without fathers, and raising a son primarily on my own, this short book came to life. Being an adult who has thought like a child at times in her life, the thought of what seems so simple to most sometimes does not dawn on others in relation to simply being physically there for your children. With hope that one page or illustration in this book could help a parent have a better relationship with their children, make better memories, and avoid others, or just start the conversation of what it means to "e;just show up."e;

Babies love faces, but do they actually recognize their own? See how one little fellow works hard to solve the mystery of who is living in his mirror at home.

"e;Mom? Mommy, where are my socks?"e; my youngest son screamed out in the midst of our rushed morning routine. "e;They are on your feet!"e;With only ten minutes left to spare to get my three little gentlemen to school on time, I stood in front of the coffee maker, hoping if I stared at it hard enough, my coffee would brew faster. Here's my dose of reality: I could save an entire three minutes if I forego the bra and throw on a baggy sweatshirt on over my pajama top. Then I would have an extra three minutes to get my morning coffee. MOMics is a true story of survival from one day to the next. In our modern times of reality, MOMics is a tell-all account of real life moments between mother and child from the mother's perspective.

Baby Names Book: Getting Started on Choosing the Perfect Baby Names and Meanings. It can be difficult as a parent, trying to decide on a name for your beautiful baby. All sorts of things inhibit the decision process, like: Well, that's a cute name for when they are a toddler, but what about when they are adult? Will a child with this name get teased at school? Are there any nicknames that this name will automatically become, despite the parents wishes? What will their initials be? Will there name and surname be simply too long? As you can imagine, the list goes on and on. "e;Baby Names Kindle: Getting Started on Choosing the Perfect Baby Names and Meanings"e; offers ideas, insights meanings and origins of some of the more common names in use today or the future. Plus, as a bonus, you can claim a free copy of "e;28000 baby names"e;, which includes the top 100 names, tips for naming twins, names to avoid, and more useful tips.

This book is for anyone considering becoming a parent and includes information, discussions, tips, personal stories and a valuable resource section.¿ Making the big decision to become a parent, communicating with your partner, expectations, financial considerations and working through individual parenting attitudes.¿ Preparing emotionally and physically to bring your baby into the world.¿ Ideas on purchasing all that is needed for your baby.¿ Breastfeeding - Note this chapter is supported with a link to the Website with access to easy to follow videos.¿ Practical tips on baby care, burping, bathing, and nappy changing.¿ The all-important subject of sleep - getting enough for parents and baby.¿ Understanding baby language.¿ Working with the unsettled baby.¿ Environmental considerations.

Beim Wechselmodell lebt das Kind nach der Trennung der Eltern gleichberechtigt abwechselnd bei beiden Ex-Partnern. So kann es zu beiden Elternteilen eine innige Beziehung entwickeln, und die Eltern haben viele Freiheiten und Möglichkeiten für Beruf und Freizeit. Milena Mergell und Thomas Baum erzählen, wie das Wechselmodell ihr Leben geprägt hat. Im Spannungsfeld zwischen Kind und Karriere, Geschäftsreisen und Hausaufgaben haben sie es trotz aller Herausforderungen geschafft, ihre Rolle als Eltern im Wechselmodell so zu leben, dass sie nicht nur eine stabile Familie, sondern auch eine vertrauensvolle Freundschaft aufbauen konnten.Die Autoren beschreiben eindrucksvoll, unter-haltsam und ernsthaft, wie sie trotz der Erkenntnis, dass sie als Paar keine Zukunft haben, zum Wohle der gemeinsamen Tochter immer wieder einen Weg finden, als Familie zusammenzustehen.

Congratulations! You had a baby, but now what?Have you ever been struck by the weight of responsibility of being a parent? Have you ever asked, how am I supposed to raise this little person to be the person God created them to be?Think about it. You are responsible for this little person. What you do impacts them. Your choices will profoundly shape who she or he becomes! What do you want home life to be like for them? What are your core convictions about raising kids, and how would God want you to raise them?Prepare Them to Flourish offers a framework for raising children according to God's wisdom. It helps you to: Understand why one minute you can feel amazed by how precious your child is and the next he makes you want to pull your hair out. Grasp God's goal for raising kids. Relate to your kids as the authority in the home the way your heavenly Father relates to you. See that correction is actually a small part of discipline. Prepare your kids to live according to God's wisdom.There are no guaranteed formulas when raising kids but there are guiding principles. By the end of this short book, you will understand how to create an environment of wisdom and grace in your home that, by the grace of God, can prepare your child to flourish.

The universe is Nicky's home and his friends are the planets and the stars, though his very best friends are the children of planet earth. He whispers softly to them, "e;DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK."e;The US Review of Books"e;If only you believe, you can achieve anything."e;Nicky Moonbeam, The Man in the Moon, has two very important tasks he must perform each night. First, he gives all the children of the world a giant hug with his long moonbeam arms. Then, he works as the "e;Big Night-Light"e; in the sky so children won't be afraid of the dark. When Christmas Eve arrives, Nicky receives an emergency signal from the North Pole. Rudolph has come down with a cold and can't guide Santa's sleigh. The snow is falling faster and thicker by the minute while the mischievous Dream Stealers are playing practical jokes and pranks on Santa's elves and reindeer. Nicky must help save Christmas. Yet, he worries that his moonbeams won't be bright enough to guide Santa's sleigh. He is entering his "e;new moon"e; beam phase. Nicky quickly realizes he must overcome his fear and find a way to have the Dream Stealers and elves work together. Children cannot be disappointed on Christmas morning. Cavaliere created the Nicky Moonbeam character when she was a little girl to help deal with her fear of the dark. Fast forward years later and the result is a heartwarming story with an important lesson children can take to heart. Beautiful illustrations accompany the story, helping Nicky and his friends come to life. It's the first in a series of twelve planned books, which is sure to delight children who are looking forward to discovering Nicky's next adventure. RECOMMENDED

THERE IS ALWAYS A POST-BIRTH STORY.Everyone asks about your birth story, but what about after that? The postpartum period the time frame after giving birth - can affect mothers and families as much as the birth itself, if not more.Second Labor features twenty-four mothers' unique, personal experiences after having a baby. Their stories are bold, honest, and reflective. You'll grab for the tissue box, laugh out loud, or both.Watch this short trailer about SECOND LABOR - the book and the Mamalogues.These personal stories provide validation for other mothers, as well as insights for anyone supporting postpartum women, whether you're family, a friend, or a professional. From a first baby to a fifth, in expected or unexpected circumstances, Second Labor gives voice to a wide spectrum of stories about what life is truly like with a new baby.UPDATESecond Labor has earned coveted reviews in Publishers Weekly and Readers Favorite. MORE...Birth stories are perceived as sexy, while the postpartum period is seen as anything but. Yet postpartum is full of stories...While birth stories are welcome in our culture, post-birth stories are not given a forum. Birth stories are perceived as sexy, while the postpartum period is seen as anything but. Birth is finite, whereas postpartum goes on for a while, and therefore seemingly doesn't lend itself to the buildup-crescendo-conclusion of a story. Yet postpartum is full of stories, and this anthology seeks to fill our culture's postpartum story gap by giving voice to a wide spectrum of experiences.Some examples of topics include the breastfeeding-versus-formula quandary, not loving the baby until after a few months, razor-at-wrist postpartum depression, ';rebirthing' a baby with Down syndrome, homebirths, C-sections, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), a baby ';so good you could have ordered her from a catalog,' and many other enlightening and touching stories. Because each mother wrote so honestly, this anthology validates mothers and families, as well as provides detailed insights for anyone working with postpartum women.There are plenty of postpartum books on the market most of them how-tos for baby's first year, or dedicated specifically to postpartum depression, or one person's autobiographical account of new motherhood. This anthology, by contrast, uses the model of multiple personal tales, fostering connection with a range of experiences. In turn, the stories raise awareness about the need for physical, emotional, and mental support for postpartum mothers.

Just when Dave thought things couldnt get any worse, the world proved him wrong. Dear People in the Yellow House is a story of childhood tragedy that reveals the dark side of Australia and its education business. Dave Kardee has written a coming of age story like no other.The ultimate goal of this project is to: Expose and eradicate the physical, emotional, and sexual mistreatment of youth in the juvenile justice system; and in particular, of vulnerable unaccompanied minors migrating and studying abroad. A must-read for families about to send their loved ones or migrating abroad, especially Australia and anyone with mini-adults they care about.--- Please support us by purchasing this book or go to: davekardee.com

Perversion of Love aims to explore the reasons why we as Christians may struggle to love ourselves and others through the lens of what Dr. Gary Chapman defined, and what has been accepted by popular culture, as the five love languages. Christians have been given a Great Commission which is to spread the Gospel and make disciples. The method by which we fulfill this commission is the greatest commandments-to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. God created us to love, but we have an enemy whose goal is to destroy everything that God created, and his favorite method of destruction is perversion-the distortion, corruption, or alteration of a thing from its original course or design. So it makes sense that our enemy would seek to pervert the way we love ourselves and others in his attempt to stop the spread of the Gospel. So how does this perversion take place? I believe the enemy attacks us through our primary love language(s) and uses our very own parents as unwitting (and sometimes witting) participants to carry out his plan. Since we all receive love differently, the enemy will attack us in different ways, but there are some common tactics he uses depending on our love language. If we can learn to recognize the enemy's tactics for what they were/are, we can start the process of breaking the cycle of perversion in our lives and the generations to come. In doing so, we can learn to fully love God, ourselves, and others, and we will fulfill the purpose for which we were designed.

Mommy, where do babies come from? It's the question every parent dreads-and it's just the tip of the iceberg. Just wait for 'What's oral sex?' and 'What's an orgasm?' And then there's the fact that if you don't tell them, they'll (mis)inform themselves elsewhere: the internet, their friends, or through pornography.It's far better to meet your children's questions head-on. Now, with the revised and updated Sex Education Answer Book, you can do so confidently and without fear. The Sex Education Answer Book is the definitive guide to answering your child's questions:Unsure where to begin? The answer book's opening section helps you get started, and explains why asking questions is so important while putting to rest any fears or doubts you may have.Includes child-friendly answers to more than 200 commonly asked questions!With content organized by age group, navigation is quick and easy.Learn how to speak to your child about reproduction, sex, bodies, relationships, pregnancy, masturbation, sexual diversity, gender, STIs, and more! Fully revised and with fresh new content, The Sex Education Answer Book is the easy and awkwardness-free reference that'll demystify sex for both parent and child.

Motherhood, the good, the bad, and the boldfaced. A collection of honest essays about the hardest and best job in the world. Women from all stages of life contribute with stories that will make you laugh, make you cry, and make all mothers feel part of the greater tapestry of life.

Du kleines Wunder, so klein und zerbrechlich am Anfang, füllst du schon bald jeden Raum mit Liebe und Glück. Du fragst und staunst immerzu. Mit deinen Ideen, deinem Lachen, deiner Begeisterung, deiner Fantasie, deinem grenzenlosen Vertrauen steckst du uns alle an. Wenn du mutige Schritte gehst, öffnen wir dir Türen, damit du deinen eigenen Weg finden kannst.

AUSGEGLICHENE ELTERN - ZUFRIEDENES BABYJedem Anfang wohnt ein Zauber inne - aber ebenso viel Unsicherheit. Neben dem Glück tauchen für junge Mütter schnell unzählige Fragen und Herausforderungen auf: Stillen, Wundheilung, Baby-Blues, Schlafmangel ... Warum ist mein Baby so unruhig? Wie merke ich, ob es ihm gut geht oder ob ihm etwas fehlt? Wie viel Zeit darf und muss ich mir für mich selbst nehmen?Die erfahrene Hebamme Viresha J. Bloemeke antwortet auf alles, was Eltern in den ersten Wochen nach der Geburt beschäftigt, und zeigt, wie Sie für das Wohlbefinden Ihres Babys und Ihr eigenes sorgen, um diese besondere Lebensphase voll auskosten zu können.Mit drei großen Spezialkapiteln:- Fragen und Antworten zur Babypflege und -gesundheit- Rückbildungsgymnastik für die Mutter- Ernährung in der Wochenbettzeit- Aktualisierte und überarbeitete Neuausgabe des erfolgreichen Standardwerks -

Reet is a story about a woman who is so strong; yet vulnerable, all her life she has lived in a fancy house - very comfortable. She married the man of her dreams; a life filled with delight, Two kids who were the reason for her smile and pride. Bound by worldly duties and responsibilities, her own life became her hidden liabilities. Something inside her was broken, the reasons unknown to many, He would assure," don't overthink. Life is perfect honey." She mastered deceit until one day a deceiver visited her, he nudged her to open up, helped her to transform. Found solace -- in words she wrote, for that she'll always be thankful, like every person she has ever met, he was but unthankful. Love is not meant for her - she accepted the facts, people walk into her life, like a hunter with an axe. Her expectations were her foe. Her honesty was her enemy; she lost the will to live. It lacked the magical chemistry She was miserable. "No one understands me," she would scream, every day was a struggle. Sleeping with flooded tear stream. "Only you believed in me, dear Mother. I won't let history repeat itself," she vowed - "the pain you lived with, I won't let it come on myself." Righteousness was something she received in her genes, fulfilling her duties; she forgot - she was raised by a fierce queen. Then one day, She decided to live her life on her terms and conditions, finally, she gathered the courage to walk away from all empty prepositions. Closure sometimes comes in the form of acceptance, a life filled with certainty; happiness and smiles in abundance. This story is about a woman, like so many - who are shackled, she didn't give up, she failed, yet had the power to be tackled. Her suffering, her success, her tribulations, her desires, her inspirations, her aspirations. This story is about a woman who dared to tickle the reset button, little late she learnt without dreams in life there's nothin'

Throughout childhood, the lessons your elders instill in you and the examples you observe day-to-day will forever affect your perspective and the way you face challenges as you grow and develop as an adult. For Dr. Anila Ricks-Cord, the pearls of wisdom imparted to her by her grandmother and mother shaped her trajectory through a life of love and success as well as loss and hardship. Along with providing her seven New Laws of Mommyhood and Marriage, Dr. Ricks-Cord thoughtfully shares her poignant, and at times hilarious, ride of raising three children in the modern world, while holding sacred the values she formed growing up. The New Laws of Mommyhood & Marriage is a helpful reminder that life, with the good and the bad, is a giant learning experience, so it's best to stay resilient and move forward with faith, grace, a sense of humor, and an open mind.

Under One Sky recounts poignant encounters surrounding birth, breastfeeding, and the life circumstances of families from over 77 countries. As a lactation consultant, Chris Auer met with thousands of women as they began their mothering and breastfeeding journey, women from places as diverse as The Congo, Ecuador, Italy, and Nepal, as well as American women from all walks of life. The babies range from healthy, full-term to extremely premature. The mothers range from 12 to 52. Chris Auer has worked passionately to champion mothers on this segment of their life journey. In the retelling of their stories, we see the importance of meeting mothers where they are in the moment, with an accepting, listening presence. Under One Sky is beyond a memoir; it's a mosaic of their stories and reveals a poignant picture of our connectedness.

From the author of It Sucked and Then I Cried, creator of Dooce.com, and “Queen of the Mommy Bloggers” (The New York Times)—a collection of disarmingly honest, irreverent, and heartwarming letters that Heather wrote to her daughter, Leta, every month for the first seven years of her life.A mother’s love is unconditional: There are quiet snuggles, off-key sing-alongs, un-controllable belly laughs, and daily miracles that only a parent can understand. Heather Armstrong first wrote to her daughter when Leta was just eight weeks old. For the next five years, Heather wrote a letter every month, capturing the ups and downs of motherhood and chronicling the milestones and surprises of their lives together. These are letters that we wish we had written for our own children: disarmingly honest, self-deprecating, heartwarming, and irreverently funny. From the first time Leta holds a rattle; to her first steps; to her first curse word; to her excitement over becoming a big sister, Dear Daughter is a heartfelt and hilarious ode to the wonders of parenthood that will have mothers everywhere nodding, laughing, and wiping away tears. *** Dear Leta, You have changed so much since that first morning you spent with us, a morning that altered my life so drastically that sometimes it still feels like I’m catching my breath. I imagine that I won’t ever stop feeling this way, won’t ever stop having a portion of my brain dedicated to the thought of where you are and what you’re doing, won’t ever be able to escape the constant, nagging hope that you are happy and fulfilled. My pulse is forever close to the surface because of you, because of my responsibility toward you, and I can’t thank you enough for the dimension that this has added to what it means to be alive. Love, Mama

But, can you ever really love someone else with all your heart, before you fall in love with yourself, your life, first?For Emma Cantor, life is feeling fresh as she starts her new job in Pittsburgh PA. When the news of a pandemic arrives and the world is thrown into chaos, she finds herself turning inwards to find what her true passions and needs are. With the globe on pause, Emma revives her love of singing and songwriting, yet when a sudden need to find a romantic partner prevails, she finds herself thrust into a dating world that exposes her self-doubt and insecurities. Nicole Spindler's The Reason Why is a heartfelt story of love, cultivating meaningful, lasting relationships, and learning to accept you as you are. Though Emma may not know it, she is growing every day. Each new experience is but one more precious drop in a sea of colorful day-to-days on one's authentic journey toward unconditional love for the beauty-and even flaws, traumas, past, and present-that make up who we are.