Pregnancy & Parenthood

In this commentary, Sabine Witting provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the Second Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, 'child prostitution' and 'child pornography'.

"From Joan of Arc to Queen Elizabeth I, to Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, to Sally Ride and Jennifer Aniston, history is full of women without children. Some chose to forego reproduction in order to pursue intellectually satisfying work--a tension noted by medieval European nuns, 1970s women's liberationists, and modern professionals alike. Some refused to bring children into a world beset by famine, pollution, or climate change. For others, childlessness was involuntary: infertility has been a source of anguish all the way back to the biblical Hannah. But most women without children didn't--and don't--perceive themselves as either proudly childfree or tragically barren. ... It is women ... whose ambivalence throughout their child-bearing years ... makes their choice for them that make up the vast majority of millennials without children in the United States. Drawing on deep archival research and her own experience as a woman without children, historian Peggy O'Donnell shows modern women who are struggling to build lives and to figure out whether those lives allow for children that they are part of a long historical lineage"--

"Any parent or teacher who has ever walked out of a concerning appointment with their child's doctor or teacher has experienced a heady mix of emotions--fear, love, confusion, concern, sadness, and perhaps even anger. While every parent hopes for a healthy child, the reality is that children face many common challenges, including medical issues like ADHD, asthma, food allergies, autism, school failure, depression, and developmental delays, throughout their formative years. As the role of a parent becomes one of a caregiver, it can be overwhelming for parents and children alike, particularly if money, time, access, or any combination of those are in short supply. As a balm, Dr. Kelly Fradin offers Advanced Parenting, based on her experience as a complex-care pediatrician. In this crucial guide, parents will find empathy and support as well as evidence-based practical guidance. Of greatest import is the need for tools with which to manage the emotional stress that comes from having a child who deviates from the norm, as well as coping with uncertainty and navigating the business of care. Readers will discover ways to optimize the outcomes for their family and make their day-to-day life easier. Advanced Parenting will help families from the beginning of their journey, beginning with recognizing when a child needs help, accepting the implications of a challenge, obtaining a correct diagnosis, learning about the issue, building a treatment team and coming up with a comprehensive plan. Dr. Fradin explores how a child struggling can affect the entire family dynamic including the parent's relationships and the siblings overall well-being, and with her experience as a complex care pediatrician, she will help parents avoid common mistakes. Parents will feel seen, supported, and better prepared to be both a parent and a caregiver"--

"Your baby is crying. Are they hungry? Are they tired? With the essential signs in these pages, your baby will learn to convey their emotions and needs, reducing frustration for both you and your baby. Cecilia S. Grugan, a Deaf parent, makes learning these practical signs easy with clear instructions, illustrations, videos, and helpful tips, and provides fun activities for incorporating sign language into your life. Watch as your bond deepens and strengthens when you and your child have the tools to express yourselves!"--cover page 4.

Three little birds is a real life account of what it's like to experience infant loss. The book is based on Liana Stemp who's life through pregnancy, birth and babies has been anything from easy.

Este libro va dirigido a padres, educadores, profesionales, cuidadores y cualquiera que esté interesado en conocer y afrontar la tarea de educar con solidez, potenciando las naturales capacidades de los niños y siempre con la vista puesta en su larga etapa de adultos.

'A funny and heart-warming daddy diary' - My Baba'Absolutely brilliant' - (not so) Secret Dads Business'Honest and incredibly relatable' - Not Half Dad PodcastIt begins immediately.There's no transition period, no trial run, no supervised training, no e-learning module and no simulation that you can f**k up as many times as you need to until you get it right.As soon as the midwife hands you your newborn baby, you are responsible for keeping it alive.Picking up moments after Dear Dory ends, Dear Arlo: Adventures in Dadding continues the story of one dad and his journal as he strives to survive the first year of parenthood, blundering his way through bottle-sterilising, night feeds and some cataclysmic nappy changes - all while a pandemic sweeps across the planet.

إنها خطوة أولى مثيرة عندما يبدأ طفلك الصغير في التحرك نحو الانضمام إلى عالم الأكلالفاخر والأذواق الغريبة. في يوم من الأيام ، ستستمتع حزمة الفرح الخاصة بك بالبيتزا معالأصدقاء بعد المدرسة ، وأرجل السلطعون والمقبلات في مطعمهم المفضل ، والنبيذ الفاخر معشخص آخر مهم. لكن أولا ، عليهم التغلب على أساسيات أغذية الأطفال - وأنت أيضًا!إن انتقال طفلك من نظام غذائي سائل من حليب الأم أو الحليب الاصطناعي إلى أطعمة أكثرصلابة تدريجيًا ليس دائمًا بالبساطة التي قد يبدو عليها. تجد العديد من الأمهات أن إطعام الطفلمن أكثر المهام المرهقة والمرهقة في السنة الأولى. ومع ذلك ، مع هذا الدليل السهل المتابعة فيمتناول يدك ، يمكنك تعليم طفلك أن يأكل بثقة ومهارة. مع المعرفة الصحيحة في متناول اليد ،ستقلل من الصداع وتضمن أن يطور طفلك مهاراته في تناول الطعام بسرعة وكفاءة ومتعة قدر

Steve Damron has been in Christian service for over 30 years. His initial work was with youth ministry and this love for youth has never diminished. He has been able to see hundreds of youths reached with the Gospel and then has seen dozens go on to work for the Lord in full-time ministry. He has spoken to teenagers in over 40 states and has ministered to youth in over 20 countries around the world. The writing of this book came from his search for youth material when he was starting in youth ministry. Steve Damron can be found hiking and camping in his spare time. He also has a few books and articles that he has written over the years. He has three podcasts that he has produced. He can be found at Baptistpulpit.com. "We've all heard the advice to live one day at a time. This book unlocks the secrets of how a Christian young person can do it successfully - no matter the circumstances of life." -Pastor Jerry Ross, Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Jasonville, Indiana "These insights designed to advance a Christian in their walk with the Lord are both enlightening and encouraging. After 50 years of being privileged to walk with our Savior, I am excited to read a devotional which describes our opportunities in Christ rather than only our obligations for Him. When you walk with Christ each day of your life, each day is a spiritual adventure." -Pastor Dan Wolvin, North Columbus Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio

Faith . . . family . . . integrity . . . generosity . . . gratitude. These types of values were once the bedrock of most families and our culture. A quick look through today's headlines, however, shows these values and many others are vanishing right before our eyes. In a time of unprecedented progress, we as a people are losing our values. How do we reclaim the values that allow our families-and future generations-to flourish? With intentionality and with a plan. Author Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, knows a thing or two about family values. Throughout her life, her parents modeled what it meant to be a servant-hearted, values-driven leader and ambassador for Christ in whatever role she was in. And, after spending decades as a missionary, camp director, mother to four, and grandmother to sixteen, Trudy has recognized that our attitudes, faith systems, and habits are tied to the values we are taught as children. Every family has values, regardless of whether they're intentional about identifying and communicating them. In A Legacy that Lasts, Trudy unpacks her guidebook for: Getting clarity on your identity by answering life's three big questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I belong? Identifying your family values with a fun, easy-to-implement exercise for both adults and children. Learning how to use "value experiences" and other strategies to transfer your family values to the next generation. As a parent, grandparent, teacher, or person of impact to the next generation, you have the power to help shape young people into the men and women God designed them to be. It's never too late to get started, and this book will equip and inspire you for the exciting adventure of for identifying, preserving, and transferring your family values for the next generation!