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By Sarah Everett. 2023
“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” —Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book ClubNPR Books We Love…
2023 | Publishers Weekly Best of 2023 | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People's LiteratureA heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and facts, as she navigates grief and loss at a moment when life as she knows it changes forever.Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves scientific facts, specifically probability. It's how she understands the world and her place in it. Kemi knows her odds of being born were 1 in 5.5 trillion and that the odds of her having the best family ever were even lower. Yet somehow, Kemi lucked out.But everything Kemi thought she knew changes when she sees an asteroid hover in the sky, casting a purple haze over her world. Amplus-68 has an 84.7% chance of colliding with earth in four days, and with that collision, Kemi’s life as she knows it will end.But over the course of the four days, even facts don’t feel true to Kemi anymore. The new town she moved to that was supposed to be “better for her family” isn’t very welcoming. And Amplus-68 is taking over her life, but others are still going to school and eating at their favorite diner like nothing has changed. Is Kemi the only one who feels like the world is ending?With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family’s truth: how creative her mother is, how inquisitive her little sister can be, and how much Kemi's whole world revolves around her father. But no time capsule can change the truth behind all of it, that Kemi must face the most inevitable and hardest part of life: saying goodbye."My heart hurt as I raced through the last chapters of this unique book that shines a light on family, friends, grief, and love." —Lisa Yee, author of Maizy Chen's Last ChanceBy Sara Cassidy. 2022
By Joe Kelly. 2004
From the home pregnancy test to handing out cigars . . . and beyond. Dads-to-be often worry more than they…
let on about the emotional, financial, and physical changes that come with their partners&’ pregnancies. The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Being an Expectant Father shows you how to get ready for the most important role of your life. In this Pocket Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Idiot-proof tips on setting up the nursery and babyproofing your home. • Straight talk on how having a baby will impact your finances—and what you can do to prepare. • A trimester-by-trimester account of changes in both baby and mom. • Practical ways to get attuned to your baby&’s schedule—and bond with the little one, too!By Dan Zehr, Amy Richau. 2022
Acknowledge the father figure or Star Wars fan in your life with this collection of lessons in parenting from a…
galaxy far, far away.Families can be complicated and messy, and can take many forms—from the Skywalkers to the Fetts, the found family of the Ghost crew from Star Wars Rebels, and mentor relationships such as Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. This book shares some wise advice for parenting, mentoring, and families of all shapes and sizes, from fan-favorite Star Wars characters such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, Hondo Ohnaka and Boba Fett, and the Mandalorian and Grogu. The perfect Father&’s Day or new-parent gift for your long-lost father, adoptive family, or Jedi Master, Star Wars: I Am Your Father is a light-hearted guide to parenting, featuring quotes, classic moments, and characters from the Star Wars galaxy. © & ™ 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd.By Laura Berman. 2009
Teaching your child about sex can be a rewarding, relationship-strengthening experience. You just need to be equipped with the right…
tools: clear, easy-to-explain information; critical questions to ask; good timing; and a sense of humor. Often touched on only lightly in schools, sexual knowledge is one of the most important parts of your child's education. Help encourage positive thought, relationships, and decision-making with Dr Berman's resourceful, reassuring, and comprehensive new book.By Bode Aboderin. 2022
A relatable and game-changing guide for parents that redefines what it means to be a present-day father. Father-of-three, motivational speaker and…
influencer Bodé Aboderin (AKA Papa B) is on a mission to show the world that Black fatherhood is not only compatible with ambition, but can inspire, nourish and amplify it too. Papa B is using his natural flair for motivational speech to share the joyful and transformative journey of starting a family, including the challenges involved and the opportunities to grow along the way. In this passionate parenting book for dads, Bodé reflects on how his own upbringing, alongside stigmas about fatherhood, race, and masculinity, have impacted his experiences of being a father, whilst talking candidly about how to overcome the challenges commonly experienced by parents - from breaking generational cycles and adapting to modern-day family dynamics to communicating with your child and achieving a healthy work-life balance. Fatherhood by Papa B teaches all fathers everywhere to be empowered. Explore the pages of this parenting guide to discover:- 10 chapters that discuss what it means to be a father today - A specific focus on shifting the narrative away from stigmas and stereotypes about fatherhood, race, and masculinity.Fatherhood by Papa B addresses fatherhood in such a way that is hard-working, practical and incredibly down-to-earth. A must-have volume for all parents, father figures and fathers-to-be, Fatherhood by Papa B is set out to exemplify what many studies have revealed: that involved fatherhood can also improve a man&’s cognitive skills, health and capacity for empathy, whilst building confidence, self-esteem and enhancing emotional regulation and expression. This brilliant book looks at how a father&’s own upbringing and well-being can impact and revolutionize the relationship with their child.By Erika Lutz. 1998
You're no idiot, of course. You know how to push a toddler on a swing, the recipe for the gooey…
chocolate chip cookies, and even how to get teens to confide in you. Your own kids think you're hip, too (although they'd never admit to it). But when it comes to figuring out how not to come across as the wicked stepparent, you feel like you need a magical potion. Don't reach for the garlic yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Stepparenting gives you sanity-saving advice for dealing with the stepfamily, getting to know your stepchildren, and feeling confident in your role.By Abigail Brenner, Erika Landau. 2011
The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year offers new parents a clear, comforting companion devoid of the "musts" and "shoulds"…
that abound in other new baby books. Rather than focusing on rigid guidelines to development, it acknowledges that babies are people, and they do things in their own time and ways. The authors are both parents, one of them with the additional benefit of being an experienced pediatrician, and their advice and suggestions are all based on medical knowledge and the latest advice on the baby grapevine. The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year content also includes: The moment of birth and beyond – what a newborn looks like, what the tests will be like, feeding, bonding, and taking the baby home. Clear explanations of milestones for the first year of life, broken up by quarters – and how they may vary from baby to baby. Advice and suggestions on feeding, caring for, and interacting with baby over the year. Teething, sleeping, crawling, pooping – how things happen and change as the months pass. Common illnesses, appropriate foods, necessary equipment, and more.By Jennifer Lawler, Lawrence E. Shapiro. 2008
Play that stimulates young minds. Play is the language that babies know best. Here, readers will find over 300 games…
to play with infants from one week to eighteen months old. Divided into games that stimulate cognitive, language, emotional, and social development, this book will delight parents and babies as it helps foster mental and physical growth. • Written by an internationally recognized authority on brain games for babies • No other book on infant play has as many games or is as effective in linking games with their mental and physical health benefits • Focused on helping parents teach their babies how to learn, rather than pushing them beyond their developmental levelBy Elizabeth M. Ward. 2005
Packed with recipes specifically created to wean babies from soft foods onto solid, adult foods when they reach the toddler…
stage, this indispensable guide teaches parents what their children should be eating and how these foods should be prepared. It includes advice on health and nutritional considerations, such as how various foods affect brain development, ways to ensure babies receive the right amount of food, eating solutions for children who refuse to try vegetables, fruit, meat, or dairy, and much more. - More than 200 recipes for babies and toddlers. - The latest information on baby and child nutrition. - How to prepare foods with the necessary vitamins and minerals for your baby or toddler. - A special section for parents wanting to raise vegetarians. - There were more than four million babies born in the US in 2004.By Jennifer Lata Rung. 2005
When his little girl is getting married. . . . The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide to Being the Father of the…
Bride, second edition, covers everything every bride&’s father needs to know to make it from engagement to honeymoon with his sanity—and, if he&’s lucky, his wallet—intact. Written with the interests of the bride in mind, this new edition provides nervous fathers with a new chapter on how to make a memorable wedding day toast, complete with several sample speeches.By Michele Isaacs Gliksman, Theresa Foy Digeronimo. 2010
Knowledge from the very startBringing a child into the world can be the most momentous event in one's life. Now…
parents can have the most up–to–date information on what to expect from the nine months of pregnancy and the entire process of childbirth. Written by an experienced OB-GYN and mother, with a very reassuring tone, the latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pregnancy and Childbirth includes: • A new focus on "green" pregnancies and childbirth • The latest information on screenings, guidelines for vaccination, and more • "Daddy Alert" sidebars provided throughout to include the father during pregnancy and childbirthBy Jennifer Lawler, Melissa Burnham. 2006
Putting every child&’s sleep difficulties to bed for good. Since every child is different, even experienced parents may encounter problems…
with a new baby or young child who has trouble sleeping. In this guide, you will discover how to deal with your baby&’s changing sleep schedule, health issues that can affect a baby&’s sleep, what to do about different types of crying, and more. • Includes advice for babies, toddlers, and beyond.By Susan Rabens. 2001
You&’re no idiot, of course. You know how confusing dating can be. And whether you&’ve got first-date jitters or first-kiss…
fears, you&’re just not sure how to deal.But dating doesn&’t have to be so difficult—all you need are a few tips on how to put your best self forward! The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Dating for Teens can show you how to: • Figure out the do&’s and don&’ts of dating etiquette—from &“Who pays for what?&” to &“When should I call?&” • Let someone know you're into them. • Deal with your parents if they don't like who you&’re dating. • Know if you're ready to go steady. • Pick fun stuff to do on a date. • Handle a breakup.By Heather Darwall-Smith . 2021
Experts of every kind are queuing up to warn us that lack of sleep, or the wrong kind, will bring…
down a bewildering array of dire consequences.Heather Darwall-Smith's message in this book is simple: don't panic!Humans are biologically programmed to sleep, and by interrogating all the factors - sociological, physiological, neurological, and psychological - that might be impeding this innate instinct, each of us can work out the changes we can make in our own lifestyles to allow ourselves to sleep naturally again.This book demystifies the bewildering data around sleep by combining science with natural self-help techniques.Inside the pages of this illustrated guide to sleep, you'll discover:- A visual approach to understanding the science of why and how we sleep through info-graphics, graphs and diagrams that unpick the data and present the facts in an easy-to-follow format.- Proven techniques and strategies for better sleep from the author - based on extensive clinical practice and drawing on the most up-to-date evidence from scientists around the world.- The latest research and evidence to debunk the myths and misconceptions around sleep.Heather Darwall-Smith has combined her research findings, clinical expertise, and curated techniques to create a uniquely visual approach to explaining the interrelated factors that make up our sleep habits. She also provides natural techniques to deal with these underlying causes. Humans are biologically programmed to sleep, Heather encourages each of us to work out the changes we can make to our lifestyles to nourish our body clocks for us to sleep naturally again.The Science of Sleep provides in-depth answers to questions about sleep challenges and exposes myths and fads using science that is accessible to all. Armed with facts, this book equips readers to take control of their choices, understand and transform their sleep habits one night at a time.This comprehensive, approachable guide to pregnancy offers all the information expecting parents really need to know. This visual guide provides parents…
with expert advice on what to expect during tests, scans and procedures, how to plan for the birth, pain relief options, what to pack in the hospital bag, and the best positions for different stages of labor. This book includes clear, photographic overviews of your developing body and the growing baby inside of you. There is even a final section entitled &“Your New Baby&” which takes parents through the first six weeks of life with a newborn, with step-by-step sequences on feeding, bathing, changing diapers, and a visual guide to the medical check ups. Huge pregnancy books with reams of information can be intimidating for many parents-to-be, but Pregnancy & Birth: Everything you need to know provides you with the essential advice you need without overwhelming you during this very special time in your life.Deal with the ups and downs of growing up. This visual guide to puberty and adolescence is a must-read for…
all parents and tweens embarking on those scary teenage years. This growing up book covers contemporary issues such as internet safety and tackles key topics such as sexuality and body image. Demystify puberty with this must-read home reference ebook. From your menstrual cycle to sexting, and even cyber-bullying.This straightforward, unpatronizing approach to tricky topics is the essential illustrated guide to adolescence for both parents and their teens. The stunning graphics and illustrations make this invaluable for tweens and teens alike.Help Your Kids With Adolescence is a guide for modern kids coming into their teen years. It addresses topical issues like body image, the effects of social media, and sexting. It also offers a biological explanation for the physical side of being a teenager from mood swings, periods, and breaking voices. This ebook offers a no-nonsense, non-judgemental approach to help parents and their kids navigate their way through puberty and adolescence. Sexuality, Confidence, Social Media, Emotions, Stress!Puberty and adolescence can be a confusing and complex time. Help Your Kids With Adolescence offers straightforward advice to help parents and children survive and thrive during the turbulent teenage years. Emotional well-being, physical changes, online safety, family dynamics, relationships, sexuality, and much more are discussed and explained through jargon-free text and simple, clear illustrations. Engaging graphics and illustrations make this modern, comprehensive guide to adolescence invaluable for tweens and teens alike. Whether as a quick-reference guide or cover-to-cover read.This self-understanding and self-development ebook will discuss and explain the following topics:- Growing Up- Female Puberty- Male Puberty- Healthy Body- Healthy Mind- Achieving Potential - Digital Life- Sexuality- Relationships - And more.DK&’s bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help with children get the most out of life. Get help with anything from geography and music to maths, SATs, and growing up.By Tim Seldin. 2017
A parent's guide to building independence, creativity, and confidence in their children using Montessori learning techniques, written by Montessori president…
Tim Seldin.An international bestseller, How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way adapts Montessori teachings for easy use at home. Packed with Montessori-based preschool activities and educational games that build confidence and independence through active learning, this authoritative illustrated guide helps raise self-reliant and creative children. Celebrate physical and intellectual milestones from birth to age six with activity checklists, and encourage development through proven child-centered teaching methods.This edition has been updated to include information about the neuroscience of child development and shares advice about screen time in the digital age, coparenting, other family changes, and gentle discipline methods.How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way shows parents how to bring the teachings of Montessori into their home to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children with clear and concise instructions.By Tanith Carey. 2019
Haz que cada momento con tu hijo cuenteDescubre la psicología que hay detrás del comportamiento de tu hijo en cada…
etapa de su desarrollo y afróntala con confianza.Entiende lo que tu hijo realmente quiere expresar cuando dice "¡Mira lo que hehecho!", "Pero no estoy cansado" o "¡Me estás dando vergüenza!", y qué les ocurre cuando no pueden expresarse por sí mismos.Con más de 100 ejemplos de situaciones diarias, esta guía te hará recorrer cada escenario paso a paso, explicándote no solo el comportamiento de tu hijo y la psicología que hay detrás, sino tus propios sentimientos como padre.Obtendrás recomendaciones instantáneas de lo que podrías decir o hacer para tratar de resolver cualquier situación.¿Cómo piensa mi hijo? cubre el desarrollo de niños con edades comprendidas entre 2 y 7 años. El libro toca temas importantes como las pataletas, las amistades (reales e imaginarias), la rivalidad entre hermanos, el comportamiento agresivo o la presión de grupo. También hay un recopilatorio de prácticas guías de supervivencia para situaciones críticas como viajes en coche, salir a comer fuera o navegar por internet de forma segura.Basado en evidencias de psicología clínica y apostando por un crecimiento positivo y seguro, ¿Cómo piensa mi hijo? te ayudará a sintonizar con los pensamientos más íntimos de tu hijo y a ayudarte a ser el padre que siempre quisiste ser.By Alison D. Schonwald, George G. Sheldon. 2006
Making potty time happy for toddlers and parents. It&’s one of the first rites of passage in life. Somewhere around…
the age of 26 months—more or less—toddlers are introduced to the potty. In The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Potty Training Problems, Alison D. Schonwald, also known as &“The Poop Doctor&” of Boston&’s Children&’s Hospital, addresses the needs of parents and their reluctant toddlers in a warm, reassuring manner that will calm nerves and ease tension for both the baby and parents. • Includes tips on making the bathroom kid-friendly. • Explains what factors can confuse toddlers and keep them from succeeding at toilet training. • Helps parents design a step-by-step plan, use praise, and find incentives that work.