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American Academy of Pediatrics
Language
English
Description
This easy-to-use guide offers parents the advice they need for (distressing) baby and toddler health and development concerns—fast! Dr. Altmann draws on more than 20 years in practice to answer parents’ most frequently asked questions in a convenient Q&A format. Topics covered include breastfeeding, baby care, developmental stages, first aid and injuries, sleep, vaccines, and more. Parents can dip in and out of this resource as-needed for trustworthy...
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Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Pediatrician and mother of two young daughters, Dr. Whitney Casares, delivers a modern, empathetic guide to preparing for a baby and those first few days, weeks, and months of being a parent. From basic newborn care to breastfeeding success and from childcare choices to the emotional ups and downs of new motherhood, Dr. Casares's advice combines important health and safety information from the American Academy of Pediatrics with honest insights from...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Lillian and Madison were unlikely, yet inseparable friends at their boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they have barely spoken since. Years later, Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison's twin stepkids are moving in, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there's a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated. Lillian is convinced...
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45th Parallel Press/Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Babysitters' Club guides students as they set up and operate their own babysitters' club for their community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table of contents, glossary...
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"You've had a couple babysitting jobs, and guess what? You love it! But it's time for your next step--a babysitting business. With helpful tips and practical advice, discover everything you'll need to know for becoming a young entrepreneur!"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Generations of parents have relied on the influential bestseller Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care as the most authoritative and reliable guide for child care. This timeless yet up-to-date edition has been revised and expanded by Dr. Robert Needlman, a top-notch pediatrician who shares Dr. Spock's philosophy and has applied his research in his career. In this tenth edition, you can gain the latest information on child development from birth through...
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Publisher
She Writes Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Moms enter the world of motherhood with no sense of the impact that entry will have upon them. They need orientation and guidance to get through this bewildering maze -- and 'The ABCs of Being Mom,' with its abundance of wisdom acquired directly from the trenches of motherhood struggles, is that road map. In this instructive guide, Karen Bongiorno addresses the changes parenthood brings and how to manage them, the importance of being part of a supportive...
20) Sardines
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English
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"After the accident that took his older brother, Lucas is pretty much alone, except for the motley group of kids he meets at his middle school's aftercare program"--OCLC.
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