Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected about Being a Mom

Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected about Being a Mom
Lisa-Jo Baker (Author)

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A lawyer with a well-stamped passport and a passion for human rights, Lisa-Jo Baker never wanted to be a mom. And then she had kids. Having lost her own mother to cancer as a teenager, Lisa-Jo felt lost on her journey to womanhood and wholly unprepared to raise children.

Surprised by Motherhood is Lisa-Jo’s story of becoming and being a mom, and in the process, discovering that all the “what to expect” and “how to” books in the world can never truly prepare you for the sheer exhilaration, joy, and terrifying love that accompanies motherhood.

Set partly in South Africa and partly in the US (with a slight detour to Ukraine along the way), Surprised by Motherhood is a poignant memoir of one woman’s dawning realization that being a mom isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present.

• Rank: #10545 in Books
• Published on: 2014-04-01
• Released on: 2014-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.27" h x 5.51" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children

The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
Ross W., PhD Greene (Author)
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What′s an explosive child? A child who responds to routine problems with extreme frustration-crying, screaming, swearing, kicking, hitting, biting, spitting, destroying property, and worse. A child whose frequent, severe outbursts leave his or her parents feeling frustrated, scared, worried, and desperate for help. Most of these parents have tried everything-reasoning, explaining, punishing, sticker charts, therapy, medication-but to no avail. They can′t figure out why their child acts the way he or she does; they wonder why the strategies that work for other kids don′t work for theirs; and they don′t know what to do instead.

Dr. Ross Greene, a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the treatment of kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, has worked with thousands of explosive children, and he has good news: these kids aren′t attention-seeking, manipulative, or unmotivated, and their parents aren′t passive, permissive pushovers. Rather, explosive kids are lacking some crucial skills in the domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving, and they require a different approach to parenting.

Throughout this compassionate, insightful, and practical book, Dr. Greene provides a new conceptual framework for understanding their difficulties, based on research in the neurosciences. He explains why traditional parenting and treatment often don′t work with these children, and he describes what to do instead. Instead of relying on rewarding and punishing, Dr. Greene′s Collaborative Problem Solving model promotes working with explosive children to solve the problems that precipitate explosive episodes, and teaching these kids the skills they lack.

• Rank: #688 in Books
• Brand: Harper
• Published on: 2010-01-19
• Released on: 2010-01-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .80" h x 5.30" w x 8.10" l, .55 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 314 pages

Ghost No More: a memoir

Ghost No More: a memoir
CeeCee James (Author)
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All CeeCee wanted was just a touch of approval and love from her mother. That's all.

What she got was neglect, homelessness, dirty secrets, and abuse. Yet, there must be a way out of the mind-numbing self-condemnation that would surely lead to her ultimate destruction - there had to be.

All she had to do was find the key that would open the door to feeling loved for the first time, learning to trust, and healing the broken places.

-Hauntingly beautiful. Honestly and unflinchingly written, Ghost No More held me in its grasp as I turned from shock at the cruelty of some people to awe at the strength of one little girl to overcome. It is more than the story of an abused child; it's a story about the capacity of the human spirit to survive and thrive. It will leave you feeling empowered in your own life journey. -- Leslie G Nelson, author of Everything I Needed to Know About Parenting I Learned in Prison: A Correctional Officer's Tale

• Rank: #27650 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-02-18
• Released on: 2014-02-18
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One of Us: Conjoined Twins and the Future of Normal

One of Us: Conjoined Twins and the Future of Normal
Alice Domurat Dreger (Author)
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Must children born with socially challenging anatomies have their bodies changed because others cannot be expected to change their minds? One of Us views conjoined twinning and other "abnormalities" from the point of view of people living with such anatomies, and considers these issues within the larger historical context of anatomical politics. Anatomy matters, Alice Domurat Dreger tells us, because the senses we possess, the muscles we control, and the resources we require to keep our bodies alive limit and guide what we experience in any given context. Her deeply thought-provoking and compassionate work exposes the breadth and depth of that context--the extent of the social frame upon which we construct the "normal." In doing so, the book calls into question assumptions about anatomy and normality, and transforms our understanding of how we are all intricately and inextricably joined.

• Rank: #83239 in Books
• Brand: Brand: Harvard University Press
• Published on: 2005-10-31
• Released on: 2005-11-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .58" h x 5.12" w x 7.86" l, .52 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

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The Divorce

The Divorce
Tori Lynn (Author)
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Tori, through her eyes, takes you on the spiritual, emotional and mental journey she encountered while going through her marriage and subsequent divorce. Through all the pain and suffering, she appeared tough on the outside, but behind closed doors, she secretly cried out for God to save her marriage. A marriage that she later realized was doomed from the beginning because he wasn’t “The One.”
From the joyous and exciting way they met in church to two children and court battles later, Tori lost everything; her homes, her business, her faith and her self-esteem. She lost trust with those she loved from family, church and even God. Tori literally walked through the valley of the shadow of death as the enemy told her that suicide was her only way out.
With “The Divorce,” be prepared to laugh and cry for the emotional roller coaster that leads to her survival.

• Rank: #14622 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-02-18
• Released on: 2014-02-18
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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men

Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men
Meg Meeker Md (Author)

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Meg Meeker, M.D., acclaimed author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, now turns to an equally powerful relationship in the family: the one between mother and son.
 
From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away. Calling upon thirty years of experience as a pediatrician, Meg Meeker, M.D., a highly sought after national speaker, assistant professor of clinical medicine, and mother of four, shares the secrets that every mother needs to know in order to strengthen—or rebuild—her relationship with her son.
 
Boys today face unique challenges and pressures, and the burden on mothers to guide their boys through them can feel overwhelming. This empowering book offers a road map to help mothers find the strength and confidence to raise extraordinary sons by providing encouragement, education, and practical advice about
 
• the need for mothers to exercise courage and be bolder and more confident about advising and directing their boys
• the crucial role mothers play in expressing love to sons in healthy ways so they learn to respect and appreciate women as they grow up
• the importance of teaching sons about the values of hard work, community service, and a well-developed inner life
• the natural traps mothers of boys often fall into—and how to avoid them
• the need for a mother to heal her own wounds with the men in her life so she can raise her son without baggage and limitations
• the best ways to survive the moments when the going gets tough and a mom’s natural ways of communicating—talking, analyzing, exploring—only fuel the fire
 
When a mother holds her baby boy for the first time, she also instinctively knows something else: If she does her job right and raises her son with self-esteem, support, and wisdom, he will become the man she knows he was meant to be.
 
PRAISE FOR MEG MEEKER, M.D.
 
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
 
“Dr. Meeker’s conclusions are timely, relevant, and often deeply moving. No one interested in what girls experience growing up in our culture today—and the impact that parents, especially fathers, have on the experience—can afford to miss reading this book.”—Armand M. Nicholi, Jr., M.D., professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
 
“Reassuring and challenging . . . a helpful road map for concerned fathers [that] tackles difficult issues.”—National Review
 
Boys Should Be Boys
 
“If you want to raise a boy you’ll be proud of, read Boys Should Be Boys.”—Dave Ramsey, author of The Total Money Makeover
 
“Filled with inspirational vignettes, Boys Should Be Boys empowers parents to stay involved and protect their sons’ innocence. It’s a wonderfully written and eye-opening book—a must-read.”—Neil Bernstein, Ph.D., author of There When He Needs You
 
The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers
 
“Offers practical ways to help you let go of ‘mom guilt’ in order to become a happier, healthier woman.”—Parent & Child
 
“Just about any mom, or dad, can find useful wisdom in this book.”—Associated Press


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• Rank: #9945 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-04-08
• Released on: 2014-04-08

The Summer Wind (Low Country Summer Trilogy)

The Summer Wind (Low Country Summer Trilogy)
Mary Alice Monroe (Author)

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The Summer Wind is the second book in Monroe’s Lowcountry Summer trilogy, following the New York Times bestselling The Summer Girls. This series is a poignant and heartwarming story of three half-sisters and their grandmother, who is determined to help them rediscover their southern roots and family bonds.

It’s midsummer and Eudora, nicknamed Dora, is staying at Sea Breeze, the family’s ancestral home on Sullivan’s Island. For years, Dora has played the role of the perfect wife and mother in a loveless marriage. Now her husband filed for divorce, her child is diagnosed with autism, and her house is on the market. Dora’s facade collapses under the weight of her grief and she suffers “broken heart syndrome.” Mamaw and the girls rally around Dora—but it’s up to Dora to heal herself as she spends the summer prowling the beach, discovering the secrets of the island and her heart. This is a summer of discovery for all the women of Sea Breeze. Carson returns from Florida to face life-changing decisions, Lucille confronts a health scare, and an unexpected visitor has Harper reconsidering her life’s direction.

When tropical storm winds batter the island, the women must band together and weather the tempest—both the one outside their windows and the raging sea of emotions within each of them. They must learn again what it means to be a sister. It is up to Mamaw to keep the light burning at Sea Breeze to guide the girls through the lies, the threats, and the rocky waters of indecision to home.

• Rank: #7003 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-06-17
• Released on: 2014-06-17

Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months

Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months
John Pfeiffer (Author)
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There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy—this book's here to help you avoid all (most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on what you can be doing for her rather than what's happening to her.

She's pregnant. She knows that. You know that. And her 152 baby books tell her exactly what she can expect. Your job is to learn what you can do between the stick turning blue and the drive to the delivery room to make the next nine months go as smoothly as possible. That's where John Pfeiffer steps in.

Like any good coach, he's been through it. He's dealt with the morning sickness and doctor visits, painting the baby's nursery and packing the overnight bag, choosing a name, hospital, and the color of the car-seat cover. All the while he remained positive and responsive—there with a "You're beautiful" when necessary—but assertive during the decision-making process. (He didn't want to wind up with a kid named Percy.) And now it's your turn.

She might be having the baby, but you have plenty of responsibilities.

• Rank: #664 in Books
• Brand: Adams Media
• Published on: 2011-04-18
• Released on: 2011-04-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .61" h x 5.64" w x 8.42" l, .57 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

The Measure of a Man (Oprah's Book Club)

The Measure of a Man (Oprah's Book Club)
Sidney Poitier (Author)
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"I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions. Quite the contrary, I began this book as an exploration, an exercise in selfquestioning. In other words, I wanted to find out, as I looked back at a long and complicated life, with many twists and turns, how well I've done at measuring up to the values I myself have set."

In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure--as a man, as a husband and father, and as an actor.

Poitier credits his parents and his childhood on tiny Cat Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of right and wrong and of selfworth that he has never surrendered and that have dramatically shaped his world. "In the kind of place where I grew up," recalls Poitier, "what's coming at you is the sound of the sea and the smell of the wind and momma's voice and the voice of your dad and the craziness of your brothers and sisters ... and that's it." Without television, radio, and material distractions to obscure what matters most, he could enjoy the simple things, endure the long commitments, and find true meaning in his life.

Poitier was uncompromising as he pursued a personal and public life that would honor his upbringing and the invaluable legacy of his parents just a few years after his introduction to indoor plumbing and the automobile, Poitier broke racial barrier after racial barrier to launch a pioneering acting career. Committed to the notion that what one does for a living articulates who one is, Poitier played only forceful and affecting characters who said something positive, useful, and lasting about the human condition.

Here, finally, is Poitier's own introspective look at what has informed his performances and his life. Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity, What emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth, passion, and balance in the face of limits--his own and the world's. A triumph of the spirit, The Measure of a Man captures the essential Poitier.

• Rank: #3056 in eBooks
• Published on: 2009-10-13
• Released on: 2009-10-13
• Format: Kindle eBook

Parenting With Love And Logic - The Parent's Guide To Parenting With Love And Logic Through All Ages

Parenting With Love And Logic - The Parent's Guide To Parenting With Love And Logic Through All Ages
Emily Banks (Author)
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• Rank: #20375 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-01-21
• Released on: 2014-01-21
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The Praying for Boys Companion Guide

The Praying for Boys Companion Guide
Brooke McGlothlin (Author)

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If you've ever wondered how to create scripture-based prayers for your sons, this guide is for you! Based on Brooke McGlothlin's Praying for Boys: Asking God for the Things They Need Most, this companion guide includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own prayers, and several sample prayers you can begin praying immediately!

• Rank: #1684 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-01-04
• Released on: 2014-01-04
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It's Really 10 Months: Delivering the Truth About the Glow of Pregnancy and Other Blatant Lies

It's Really 10 Months: Delivering the Truth About the Glow of Pregnancy and Other Blatant Lies
Natalie Guenther (Author), Kim Schenkelberg (Author), Celeste Snodgrass (Author)
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THE GLOW OF PREGNANCY...Right!

To: Moms (or Dads) to Be
From: Celeste, Kim & Natalie
Subject: It's Really 10 Months!

No one ever tells you about all of the crap that happens to you when you’re pregnant. Like, for example, it’s not nine months, it’s ten long months.
We are three thirty-something women who were fortunate enough to be pregnant at the same time. We shared our questions, fears, humor, and experiences through emails,which became our lifeline and virtual support group. Here, we share the good, the bad, and the ugly of our experiences. We do not hold back for the squeamish or the faint of heart—you need the truth, and now!
We are all social workers with graduate education, and we have all worked in the obstetrical units of hospitals for many years. Along the way, we thought it might be helpful to have someone sane weigh in on our hormonal ramblings, so we asked Dr. Bob, a specialist in high-risk pregnancies to help us out. But, we know that all of this experience is nothing like being pregnant yourself!
So prop up your cankles, rest this book upon your shelf of a belly, and check out our email log. We made it through the entire experience and lived to tell the tale—and you will too.

WINNER OF THE MOM'S CHOICE SEAL OF APPROVAL!

• Rank: #15934 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-01-22
• Released on: 2014-01-22
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TILT - 7 Solutions To Be A Guilt-Free Working Mom

TILT - 7 Solutions To Be A Guilt-Free Working Mom
Marci Fair (Author)
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Juggling work and family has never seemed more possible than in Marci Fair’s parenting guide, TILT. It was written out of the difficult struggles and unexpected answers that Fair has found on her journey through the TILT of life, work, and motherhood.

A working mother of four children, Fair shares her decades of insight in an enlightening way that weaves in quotes from her children along with more than one hundred practical, guilt-free parenting tips for the challenges working mothers face. Fair shows how mothers can live imperfectly on purpose. She inspires them to determine what matters the most for themselves and their families, and then to focus on what lasts beyond childhood.

The wisdom of more than eighty other working mothers also demonstrates how moms can grow through their journeys to find happiness and success along the way. Balance is impossible; Fair teaches us how to TILT instead.

She encourages that helping our children dream, without giving up on ours, sets an important parenting leadership example. Through TILT, we learn how to choose, in the nucleus of our families, to set the example by shining our own light, so we can love, guide, and empower those little lights we brought into this world.

• Rank: #7077 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-01-10
• Released on: 2014-01-10
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Family Survival Guide: How to Survive

Family Survival Guide: How to Survive
Bud Evans (Author)
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Is your family prepared to survive in the 21st Century. Read this book and find out. You will also learn how to survive in today's political and economic mess.
.It is October 13, 2013 and the United States Government is in a shut down mode. Are you prepared to survive this? The current shut down is just a beginning of the challenges of the 21 St Century. What will you do when these problems show up?
• A nationwide truckers strike is in progress for more than a week as happened in the 1980’s.
• The United States has another major crop failure.
• Foreign governments decide not to sell us any food.
• You are out of work for 6 months.
• Money is worthless because of hyper inflation.
If you don’t have a plan that answers these questions then you need this book. The Deadly 21st Century, How to Survive provides you with answers to these questions., It contains a list of the most needed actions to take to be prepared as a family for nearly any emergency or crisis. Some of the sections are:
• Food Storage
• How to get food to store
• Debt reduction
• Financial Preparedness
• Personal Strength
• Relationships with your neighbors and why they are important
• Home Security
• Gardening for long term food production
• And many, many more.
These are a few of the topic address in Deadly 21st Century. Every family needs this book.
Here is a little of my history. I am a retired senior health physicist from the Hanford Nuclear Site. We spent a lot of time doing emergency planning and a lot of that knowledge applies to everyday life. I grew up in the Snowy Mountains of Central Montana without a telephone or electricity. My family was as close to self sufficient as any family could be. We grew nearly all of our own food and produced our own power. This provided the background that I have for preparing for nearly any challenge.
My education complements the knowledge that I gained from the school of hard knocks. I have an undergraduate degree in science and industrial arts and a graduate degree in biology and physical science.
You need this book to survive the 21 st century. Please read Family Survival Guide.

• Rank: #6653 in eBooks
• Published on: 2014-01-08
• Released on: 2014-01-08
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