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Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this stunning blend of memoir, theory, and cultural criticism, a new mother examines the intersection between misogyny and motherhood, considering how caregivers can take back their bodies and pass on a language of consent to their children"--
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In a perfectionistic parenting culture that tells you that you are never enough no matter how much you do for your kids, this unique approach empowers you with a simple parenting technique to gain confidence, remain grounded, and connect positively with your children. Dr. Alison Escalante is a board-certified pediatrician with more than two decades of experience who has spent the last ten years exploring ways to equip parents to meet their children's...
Author
Publisher
Nelson Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Relationship expert and counselor Dr. Morgan Cutlip equips mothers with five simple steps for combating the chaos of motherhood, defeating feelings of guilt and inadequacy, and deeply loving their kids without neglecting or losing themselves"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
"The author of What Lies in the Woods returns with a novel about three sisters, two murders, and too many secrets to count. Emma hasn't told her husband much about her past. He knows her parents are dead and she hasn't spoken to her sisters in years. Then they lose their apartment, her husband gets laid off, and Emma discovers she's pregnant-right as the bank account slips into the red. That's when Emma confesses that she has one more asset: her parents'...
Author
Publisher
Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"This adorable book is the perfect treasure to share with your little lamb!" --
"This sweet springtime board book with a padded cover is perfect to share with your gentle little lamb! 'My little lamb, come snuggle with me. Then off on your own, with the birds and bees.' Adorable lambs have adventures during the day then come home safe and sound for nighttime snuggles" --
Author
Publisher
Familius
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"As parents, we want our children to take responsibility for their schoolwork, their chores, and their choices. We want them to grow into independent adults, but when we see them struggling, we sometimes have a tendency to step in and problem-solve, telling them exactly what to do or even doing things for them ourselves. The problem is the more controlling we are with our children, the more out of control they feel. When our children feel out of control,...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This is not a parenting book (it's a book for parents), exploring what we bring to the parenting journey and how we can gain confidence in ourselves not just as parents, but as whole human beings. There's always that moment as a parent when you feel like no matter how hard you're trying, you just can't get it "right." But the fact is, parenting is hard and once we know this and why, we can forgive ourselves for finding it a struggle, and start to...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
"Una escritora peruana en Buenos Aires rememora la historia de un accidente llamado familia. Accidente que se prolonga durante años como una herida mal cicatrizada, signo de interrogación que hurga, interpela y desfonda. Compuesta de recuerdos finamente hilados al tiempo de la intimidad, la novela se revela como un ajuste de cuentas entre una mujer y sus padres: narrativa filial con la que la escritura aspira a disipar olvidos, esparcir cenizas...
Author
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Told through the parallel stories of the butterflies' journey and Lucía's migrant farmer father, Cynthia Harmony's A Flicker of Hope is a love letter to the power of families and nature, both of which know no borders.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
There was no denying it: Jimmy was born to rock. With his mom and dad in tow, Jimmy is rocking and rolling wherever he goes. But when Mama tells Jimmy its time to get some shuteye, what is a washed-up rock star to do? Full of puns and Easter eggs, 'Rock Stars Don't Nap' is a charming picture book that will rock little ones to sleep.
17) Our dragon
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What are two parents to do when their beloved little dragon keeps breathing fire all over the house?"--
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From New York Times bestselling duo Karma Wilson and AG Ford comes this sweet, read-aloud picture book that celebrates how utterly irresistible our litte ones are and how much we adore those beautiful faces! From the top of their heads to the tip of their chins, there's no better way to let your little one know how much you love everything about them -- especially those beautiful faces! I Love Your Face combines a warm and playful message of love...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The clinically proven five-week program for improving your child's behavior--fully updated and revised. In 1996, Parenting the Strong-Willed Child established itself as a seminal guide for parents who want to manage challenging behavior with parenting techniques grounded in positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming a child's self-esteem. The authors provide a proven, step-by-step five-week program giving parents the tools they need to successfully...
20) Mama in the moon
Author
Publisher
Rocky Pond Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A baby sloth experiences a nighttime tumble and as mama sloth slowly makes her way down the tree, she helps him self-soothe by using his senses.
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