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5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy: Simple Practices to Feel Calm, Present, and Connected to Your Baby
by Josephine AtluriFind calm as you connect with your body and your baby Pregnancy is a time of great excitement and change. So it's only natural that you'll experience overwhelming moments as well as joyful ones. This guided journal can help you approach each day with grace and self-compassion, by turning to mindfulness. It's full of short and easy exercises designed to generate positivity, connection, and peace of mind.What sets this pregnancy book apart:Principles of mindfulness—Explore the basic tenets and benefits of mindfulness and discover how tools like breath work and visualization can keep you grounded in times of transition.Build a sustainable practice—Quick 5-minute exercises make it simple to develop a consistent mindfulness routine and stay motivated even on the toughest days of your pregnancy.Explore empowering exercises—Dive into a range of mindfulness practices designed for pregnancy, from yoga poses that alleviate discomfort to journal prompts that celebrate your changing body.Feel relaxed and remain present as your pregnancy progresses with this handy guide to mindfulness.
5-Minute Mindfulness for Raising Toddlers: Simple Practices to Manage Stress and Find Calm
by Stacy SpensleyKeep calm and parent on Life can be a chaotic adventure when you're raising toddlers, full of hilarious moments—and plenty that make you want to pull out your hair. This guide can help you keep your cool and reduce stress by turning to mindfulness. It's filled with easy 5-minute exercises designed to generate positivity and peace of mind. What sets this apart from other books about parenting toddlers: Stay grounded—Discover how tools like breathwork and visualization can keep you grounded in trying times. Building a sustainable practice—Develop a consistent mindfulness routine and stay motivated with 5-minute exercises you can tackle even on truly hectic days. Empowering exercises—Dive into a range of mindfulness activities perfect for parents, from learning how to meditate on the move to coloring your way to calm with (or without) your child. Adopt a mindfulness practice and start alleviating parenting stress today.
5-Minute Parenting Fixes: Quick Tips and Advice for the Everyday Challenges of Raising Children
by Liat Hughes JoshiWe all have busy lives but want to be the best parent to our child, without compromise.Many of us turn to the internet when we want a snap answer to a parenting dilemma, but how do we determine what is reliable information? This book is the antidote to those overwhelming search engine results. It’s a one-stop source for time-poor parents who need reliable, tried and tested advice on all the parenting conundrums from classic to topical, such as:What’s the best way to encourage good behavior?How can I ensure my child has a healthy body image.How can I ensure they do their homework with minimal fuss?How can I get my children to play nicely together instead of fight?With no-nonsense solutions, each designed to be read in less than 5 minutes, this book will help to boost your confidence when making important parenting decisions.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor
by Bruce LanskyName Your Baby The Smart Way! You use star ratings to select restaurants, hotels, movies, and mutual funds. Now Bruce Lansky's 5-Star Baby Name Advisor gives you an objective way to select thousands of baby names. In this unique book, Lansky rates 1,800 popular and unique names and provides more helpful information and advice about each name than you'll find in any other book. In addition to meaning, origin, and common variations, each name's profile includes: STAR RATING (What is the name's overall appeal?), GENDER CLARITY (Is the name for a boy or girl? Will it be confusing?), EASE OF SPELLING (will the name be misspelled?), VERSATILITY (Will the name work for a variety of formal and informal occasions?), FIRST IMPRESSION (What will people think of when they hear the name?), POPULARITY AND TREND (How popular is the name? Is it too popular?), EASE OF PRONUNCIATION (Will the name be mispronounced?), and CONCISE ADVICE (What should you consider before selecting the name?). This book can help you pick a name that will give your child a head start in life! 5-Star Baby Name Advisor is a Mom's Choice Award Silver Award Winner! SAMPLE: Mia (4 Stars): (Italian) mine. First Impression: Mia is pictured as a fascinating original. Gender Association: Used for girls. Popularity and Trend: #13 (#94 in 2000). Risk of Misspelling: Fairly Low. Risk of Mispronunciation: Average. Famous Namesakes: Actress Mia Farrow, soccer player Mia Hamm, model Mia Taylor. Common Nicknames: None. Common Variations: Miah. Consider This: This name is pronounced "MEE-ah," but some may mistake it for "MY-ah."
50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do)
by Gever Tulley Julie SpieglerAn activity book about danger, safety, and the incredible world around us. In a time when children are too often coddled, 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) reminds readers that climbing trees is good for the soul, and that a pocket knife is not a weapon. Full of exciting ways children can explore the world around them, this book explains how to "Play with Fire" and "Taste Electricity" while learning about safety. With easy-to-follow instructions, it includes: * Activities, like walking a tightrope * Skills, like throwing a spear * Projects, like melting glass * Experiences, like sleeping in the wild Watch a Video
50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.
by Brent D. GlassA one-of-a-kind guide to fifty of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States guaranteed to fascinate, educate, and entertain—selected and described by the former director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation’s history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes: the compelling story of democracy and self-government; the dramatic impact of military conflict; the powerful role of innovation and enterprise; the inspiring achievements of diverse cultural traditions; and the defining influence of the land and its resources. Expert historian Brent D. Glass explores these themes by connecting places, people, and events and reveals a national narrative that is often surprising, sometimes tragic, and always engaging—complete with photographs, websites for more information, and suggestions for other places nearby worth visiting. Sites you would expect to read about—in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC—are here, as well as plenty of surprises, such as the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, or Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, or the Village Green in Hudson, Ohio; less obvious places that, together with the more well-known destinations, collectively tell the story of America. For families who want to take a trip that is both educational and entertaining, for history enthusiasts, or anyone curious about our country’s greatest places, this book is the perfect guide.
50 Harbor Street: 50 Harbor Street 6 Rainier Drive 74 Seaside Avenue 8 Sandpiper Way (Cedar Cove #5)
by Debbie MacomberWelcome back to Cedar Cove! Visit with the characters you know and love, discover new ones, and learn what new mystery is keeping the charming town—and Judge Olivia Lockhart—busy! Only in this beloved series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.In a small town where everyone is friendly, it’s unusual to have a mystery. But private investigator Roy McAfee and his wife, Corrie, have been receiving anonymous postcards with cryptic messages, and no one can figure out what they mean. It feels as though someone from their past might be trying to shake things up.Their daughter, Linnette, has moved to Cedar Cove to work at the new medical clinic. When her mother buys her a date at the humane society’s fundraiser auction, she is less than enthusiastic about it. But maybe she’s one more step closer to finding the true love she’s been seeking.Previously published
50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School: Real-World Antidotes to Feel-Good Education
by Charles J. SykesCharles J. Sykes offers life lessons that are not included in the curriculum for most children today: honest advice about what they will encounter in the "real world " post-schooling and how their parents can help them best prepare--not with cushy self-esteem talks, but rather with honest challenges. His 50 lessons are frank, sometimes harsh, and often hilarious, including: #1 Life is not fair. Get used to it. #15 Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping. They called it à "opportunity. à " #43 Don't let the success of other depress you. #48 Tell yourself the story of your life. Have a point. Sykes elaborates on each of his points, creating a wise, no-nonsense guide for parents to help their children help themselves.
50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School: Real-World Antidotes to Feel-Good Education
by Charles J. Sykes“Equips parents to help tween- or teenage children find success in life beyond school . . . fleshed out in punchy, chuckle-worthy commentary.” —Publishers WeeklyCharles J. Sykes offers fifty life lessons not included in the self-esteem-laden, reality-light curriculum of most schools. Here are truths about what kids will encounter in the world post-schooling, and ideas for how parents can reclaim lost ground—not with pep talks and touchy-feely negotiations, but with honesty and respect. Sykes's rules are frank, funny, and tough minded, including:#1 Life is not fair. Get used to it. #7 If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure, so he tends to be a bit edgier. When you screw up, he's not going to ask you how you FEEL about it. #15 Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping. They called it “opportunity.” #42 Change the oil. #43 Don't let the success of others depress you. #48 Tell yourself the story of your life. Have a point.Each rule is explored with wise, pithy examples that parents, grandparents, and teachers can use to help children help themselves succeed—in school and out of it.A few rules kids won't learn in school:#9 Your school may have done away with winners and losers. Life hasn't. #14 Looking like a slut does not empower you. #29 Learn to deal with hypocrisy. #32 Television is not real life. #38 Look people in the eye when you meet them. #47 You are not perfect, and you don't have to be. #50 Enjoy this while you can.
50 Things You Really Need to Know: Fantastic First-Time Father
by Tim MungeamFinding out you're going to be a father for the first time is an incredible feeling - your life will never be the same again. Though, biologically speaking, your job is done, the real work is yet to come: supporting the future mother of your child through all the highs and lows of her pregnancy, and preparing for your new role as a father. Most dads-to-be feel underprepared and overawed, but Fantastic First-Time Father: 50 Things You Really Need to Know has all the expert advice you need for every step of the way, from receiving the news to functioning on two hours of sleep a night, and along the way you'll get insider tips and expert advice.
50 Things You Really Need to Know: Happy, Healthy Pregnancy
by Ali MonaghanHaving a baby can be a daunting prospect, with a bewildering amount of advice and guidance to absorb. Happy, Healthy Pregnancy: 50 Things You Really Need to Know condenses it all into 50 essential pieces of information, giving you insider tips from real-life experience along the way. From breaking the happy news to creating a birth plan, getting the best from your care providers to baby-proofing your home, and how to cope with everything in between (including your own mother) - this book will tell you everything you need to know about your pregnancy in easy-to-manage, bite-sized chunks.
50 Things to Do Before You Deliver: The First Time Moms Pregnancy Guide
by Jill Krause50 Ways for first time moms to get ready for their new baby If you're getting ready to have your first baby, you have plenty to be excited about—and plenty to worry about. Centered on what's most important to expecting moms, 50 Things to Do Before You Deliver narrows the vast field of pregnancy advice to 50 specific, proactive steps for confidence and peace of mind before the baby arrives. Unlike other pregnancy books for first time moms, this book includes only what you really need and leaves out the rest. Expert advice—Written by Jill Krause, mother of 4 and creator of the award-winning pregnancy blog Baby Rabies, this book arms you with a clear list of actionable steps to take before giving birth. Organized by trimester—Take things one step at a time with specific guidance tailored to every stage of your pregnancy. No judgment—Find supportive tips and assurance from other moms, OB-GYNs, and midwives, as well as contributions from Amy Morrison of the blog Pregnant Chicken and Bryn Huntpalmer of The Birth Hour podcast. Feel empowered and prepared with a list of things you can do in real time as your due date approaches.
50 Things to Do in Baby's First Year: The First-Time Mom's Guide for Your Baby, Yourself, and Your Sanity
by Amanda RodriguezIndispensable advice for flourishing in baby's first year.Discover the sanity-saving, must-have manual for every new mom! From nursing and teething guides to managing anxiety and finding support, 50 Things to Do in Baby's First Year is bursting with simple and straightforward tips, plus plenty of encouragement.You'll find the most important information for making the most of your baby's first year—including suggestions for ways to get enough sleep and be your best self.50 Things to Do in Baby's First Year includes:Baby care begins with self-care—From reconnecting with your partner to refreshing your wardrobe, make sure you remember you between all the diapers and doctor appointments.Easy-to-navigate—The book is divided into three-month sections, making it easy to locate the tips you want right now—and the ones you'll want soon.Expert help is here—Get supportive advice for making it through baby's first year from experienced professionals, including doctors, nutritionists, doulas, preschool directors, and more.Take a deep, cleansing breath and relax—50 Things to Do in Baby's First Year is here with the baby (and mommy) care help you need!
50 Ways to Really Love Your Kids: Simple Wisdom and Truths for Parents
by Tim KimmelYes! You can love your kids in amazing ways you may have never even thought of! And one of America's top advocates for the family will help you do it. In 50 Ways to Really Love Your Kids, Tim Kimmel offers moms and dads simple, how-to ways to express love to their children. His thought-provoking ideas include: "Have a love that works overtime to simplify your children's lives," "Model a love that always wants to give more than is asked of it," "Show your kids how to love life and live it in an adventurous way," "Love your kids so much that you'll not allow excuses to cover their moral infractions," "Start loving your kids' future spouses now," and "Don't force God to discipline your kids…you do it." Each of the 50 ways fits neatly onto an attractive, two-page reading to challenge and inspire parents, ages 25-55.
50 Ways to Support Lesbian and Gay Equality: The Complete Guide to Supporting Family, Friends, Neighbors or Yourself
by Meredith Maran Angela WatrousHomosexuality has been politicized. But when the issue hits home, whether it involves a family member, colleague, or neighbor who's gay, all that controversy fades in the face of a real, live person who wants and deserves basic human rights and freedoms. Written by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people and those who care about them, 50 Ways to Support Lesbian and Gay Equality is a compendium of informative, joyful, and poignant essays by well-known experts, activists, and leaders, each promoting understanding while suggesting simple actions. From defining terminology ("What's gay baiting?"), to exploring family issues ("How can I support a lesbian couple who want to have children?"), the book deftly navigates workplace, cultural, and political issues. This timely and much-needed guide demonstrates positive ways to deal with everyday homophobia and heterosexism, or just plain uncertainty at the unfamiliar, offering guidance on issues ranging from the personal--what to say to a closeted friend --to the political--how to support gay rights around the world.
50 Ways to Support Your Child's Special Education
by Terri MauroMore than six million students in the U. S. receive special education services and that number is on the rise. Frequent changes in educational philosophy and special-education law have made it increasingly difficult for parents to establish an appropriate education plan for their children. This book looks at the many ways that parents can advocate for their children. including how to: Communicate with teachers Get homework done Become involved at school Ensure their children are well rested Start a school day on the right foot Advocacy comes in all forms, and sometimes it's as simple as helping people get to know their child and family in a positive way. This useful book will serve as an invaluable tool for parents looking to establish the best educational plan for their children.
50 Ways to Support Your Child's Special Education
by Terri MauroMore than six million students in the U.S. receive special education services and that number is on the rise. Frequent changes in educational philosophy and special-education law have made it increasingly difficult for parents to establish an appropriate education plan for their children. This book looks at the many ways that parents can advocate for their children. including how to:Communicate with teachersGet homework doneBecome involved at schoolEnsure their children are well restedStart a school day on the right footAdvocacy comes in all forms, and sometimes it's as simple as helping people get to know their child and family in a positive way. This useful book will serve as an invaluable tool for parents looking to establish the best educational plan for their children.
50 Ways to Support Your Child's Special Education: From IEPs to Assorted Therapies, an Empowering Guide to Taking Action, Every Day
by Terri MauroMore than six million students in the U.S. receive special education services and that number is on the rise. Frequent changes in educational philosophy and special-education law have made it increasingly difficult for parents to establish an appropriate education plan for their children. This book looks at the many ways that parents can advocate for their children. including how to:Communicate with teachersGet homework doneBecome involved at schoolEnsure their children are well restedStart a school day on the right footAdvocacy comes in all forms, and sometimes itÆs as simple as helping people get to know their child and family in a positive way. This useful book will serve as an invaluable tool for parents looking to establish the best educational plan for their children.
500 Words or Less
by Juleah Del RosarioA high school senior attempts to salvage her reputation among her Ivy League–obsessed classmates by writing their college admissions essays and in the process learns big truths about herself in this mesmerizing debut novel-in-verse, perfect for fans of Gayle Forman and Sonya Sones. <p><p>Nic Chen refuses to spend her senior year branded as the girl who cheated on her charismatic and lovable boyfriend. To redefine her reputation among her Ivy League–obsessed classmates, Nic begins writing their college admissions essays. But the more essays Nic writes for other people, the less sure she becomes of herself, the kind of person she is, and whether her moral compass even points north anymore. <p><p>Provocative, brilliant, and achingly honest, 500 Words or Less explores the heartbreak and hope that marks the search for your truest self.
501 Practical Ways to Teach Your Children Values
by Bobbie ReedHow to teach your children values from a Biblical perspective
50: A Novel
by Avery CormanApproaching the very middle of middle age, Doug Gardner finds that life still holds plenty of surprises on the other side of the hillDoug Gardner isn&’t afraid of aging. In a way, he and his friends have been looking forward to fifty. It&’s a milestone from which they can look back and survey all their hard work and success. And Doug has been successful, with a career as a respected sports writer, nice children, and even a little time for fun in his hometown of New York City. But when his ex-wife marries a millionaire—just the first in a series of unexpected discoveries—the value of Doug&’s past decisions is called into question. Heartfelt, poignant, and witty, 50 celebrates middle age and life lived—and still to be lived—with no clear roadmap. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Avery Corman, including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.
52 Parenting Principles: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Kids
by Miles Mettler52 Parenting Principles provides practical and proven principles based on behavior change concepts to help parents enhance and maintain their relationship with their children. 52 Parenting Principles outlines simple strategies to help parents prepare their kids with important life skills for when they leave home. The 52 principles are bite-sized nuggets that parents can learn, understand, and apply weekly or as they choose. With enough theory for context, it emphasizes applications parents can make immediately. Most of the principles can be adopted to fit children of all ages. By reading 52 Parenting Principles, parents feel empowered to make changes they can master and witness relational transformation. Each principle is followed by discussion questions and action steps to help parents understand and integrate what they have learned.
52 Reasons to Hate My Father
by Jessica BrodyBeing America's favorite heiress is a dirty job...but someone's gotta do it. Lexington Larrabee has never had to work a day in her life. After all, she's the heiress to the multi-billion-dollar Larrabee Media empire. And heiresses are not supposed to work. But then again, they're not supposed to crash brand-new Mercedes convertibles into convenience stores on Sunset Boulevard either. Which is why, on Lexi's eighteenth birthday, her ever-absent, tycoon father decides to take a more proactive approach to her wayward life. Every week for the next year, she will have to take on a different low-wage job if she ever wants to receive her beloved trust fund. But if there's anything worse than working as a maid, a dishwasher, and a fast-food restaurant employee, it's dealing with Luke, the arrogant, albeit moderately attractive, college intern her father has assigned to keep tabs on her. In Jessica Brody's hilarious "comedy of heiress" about family, forgiveness, good intentions, and best of all, second chances, Lexi learns that love can be unconditional, money can be immaterial, and regardless of age, everyone needs a little saving. And although she might have fifty-two reasons to hate her father, she only needs one reason to love him.
52 Reasons to Hate My Father
by Jessica BrodyBeing America's favorite heiress is a dirty job…but someone's gotta do it. Lexington Larrabee has never had to work a day in her life. After all, she's the heiress to the multi-billion-dollar Larrabee Media empire. And heiresses are not supposed to work. But then again, they're not supposed to crash brand-new Mercedes convertibles into convenience stores on Sunset Boulevard either. Which is why, on Lexi's eighteenth birthday, her ever-absent, tycoon father decides to take a more proactive approach to her wayward life. Every week for the next year, she will have to take on a different low-wage job if she ever wants to receive her beloved trust fund. But if there's anything worse than working as a maid, a dishwasher, and a fast-food restaurant employee, it's dealing with Luke, the arrogant, albeit moderately attractive, college intern her father has assigned to keep tabs on her. In Jessica Brody's hilarious "comedy of heiress" about family, forgiveness, good intentions, and best of all, second chances, Lexi learns that love can be unconditional, money can be immaterial, and regardless of age, everyone needs a little saving. And although she might have fifty-two reasons to hate her father, she only needs one reason to love him.
52 Series: Tips for New Parents
by Lynn GordonQuick, essential tips to help couples transition into parenthood in an easy-to-read format—the perfect baby shower gift for expecting parents. These fifty-two practical tips are just the thing to help new parents ease into parenthood, including suggestions for ways to reduce isolation, calm a screamer, and make sure you keep your social life.