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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
Collins, 1999
Any parents must have handbook
Hi there, I was a teenage mom at 17 years old. It was a very scary thing and very new. I read this book and applied the methods to my son who is now 15 and a half and my two daughters who are 13 and 11. My son is an honour roll student and I have such open ...
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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
Harvey Karp
Bantam, 2003
The Happiest Parents on the Block!
Do yourself a favor and buy this book if you are a parent of a newborn (up to three months) and would like to sleep through the night. My son was fussy and would cry in the early evening every night. I tried the methods described in this book (the 5 S's) and he would ...
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What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition
Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel
Workman Publishing Company, 2008
A mommy-to-be's best friend!
This is by far the best purchase I've made so far! This book has everything I ever wanted/needed to know. I worried less about the pregnancy because I knew more about what was going on and it helped my husband understand a little more what we are going through. Plus, ...
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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Melody Beattie
Hazelden, 1992
Extremely helpful
Codependency is far more prevalent then one is aware. My many years in Al-Anon were very helpful but so many unanswered questions were found when I looked at my codependancy issues, that I was unaware of. Many thanks to Melody Beattie's books.
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Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness
Kathy Freston
Weinstein Books, 2008
Great book!
I thought this was a great book to show you how to live that joyful life you want health wise and spiritually. The author covers alot. However, my favorite book is Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbookbecause of the workbook format where you interact with all ...
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The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library)
Valorie Schaefer
American Girl, 1998
Wonderful Pre-teen Book
I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter after we had "The Talk". She reads it every night and loves it. We sometimes read it together, but if not, I always ask her if she has questions. It is perfect for her age. I'm really glad I bought this book for her. ...
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Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Childs Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days
Dr. Kevin Leman
Revell, 2008
A must-read for all parents!
Wow! What a difference Dr. Leman has made in our parenting! These simple techniques are more effective than I ever imagined they would be, and I've already got all my girlfriends putting them in action. He offers practical, easy-to-follow advice that can be applied ...
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Devil May Care (James Bond)
Sebastian Faulks
Doubleday, 2008
Bond, James Bond!
No spoilers! We just finished read Devil May Care, the new James Bond novel by Sebastian Faulks, writing as Ian Fleming. The novel was commissioned by the Fleming Estate for the 100th Birthday Anniversary of Sir Ian Fleming.
It takes place back in the 60s Cold War, ...
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What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed
Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, ...
Workman Publishing Company, 2003
Great book at a great price
The great is book and contains all info necessary for parents. More than 800 hundred pages with very well organized and presented info. My wife really liked. Content is provided month by month. Great price!
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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library)
Robert Sears
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
Great Resource
This book is a great resource for parents who have questions about the contents and safety of vaccines. I especially like that Dr. Sears will post updates to this book on his website. It just gives parents information to help them make their own decisions regarding ...
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Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furniture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity ...
Denise Fields
Windsor Peak Press, 2007
Should Be Called: "Baby Bargains... and Life Saving Tips"
Wow, I am so impressed with this book! I almost didn't pick it up, figuring I was thrifty enough to save a few bucks on my own, but I'm so glad that I did.
I've spent a lot of time researching the items on my baby registry, using not only Amazon's reviews/rankings ...
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1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic)
Thomas W. Phelan
Parentmagic, Inc., 2004
It works if you do it
Buy this book if you are tempted to spank - we did and we are so thankful we found this solution instead of having an adult tantrum (spanking). It really makes a difference for our preschool-age girls. Both have very different temperaments (sensitive & dramatic vs. ...
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship ...
John M. Gottman, Nan Silver
Three Rivers Press, 1999
Genius in regards to relationships!
Gottman is a Genius when it comes to male/female relationships. I would suggest that anyone even thinking about getting married read this with their significant other first!
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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox, ...
Fireside, 1986
teach your child to read
I loved this book. It's a great tool. It tells a little about how children are normally taught to read in school and spells out how to teach them to read step by step. I wish I'd known about this book before my children started school.
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The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition
Armin A. Brott
Abbeville Press, 2001
Great for 1st Time Dads
My husband has really enjoyed this book. He likes to know what's going on with baby and me. I enjoy him sharing little tidbits with me also. This book also covers topics that Dads-to-be may feel anxious about such as money matters and the labor process. The only ...
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