Pregnancy & Parenthood

Here's a story of two kids, Regina and Richey, who come from completely different worlds; the rich and not so rich. They take a journey through life's lesson and learn what love and friendship are all about. A simple gift exchange at a school Christmas party between two friends expressing their love of friendship in two different ways; one with money and one without. Both gifts are given with love and hold great meaning. But did one gift fall short of it's value because it was made and not bought? A misinterpretation brings up confusion and doubt. Will this be sorted out in time? Will the friendship be saved?

The Good Parent and the Happy Child is a Professional Development book for busy working women who have built a successful career and are struggling to cope with the demands of their children. This book is a must-have for Professional women aged 35-50+ who have built a successful career, have taken the next step into motherhood, and are unsure how to set boundaries and get their child to adopt healthy eating lifestyles.This book looks at the balance between raising children, having a successful career and the motherhood experience. Based on decades of research and thousands of hours with families, Nicole Bennett Blake has formulated key strategies for achieving a happy family life. The book offers a practical guide for parents on how to establish healthy routines for their children, communicate effectively, and set boundaries. It also provides parents with practical advice and strategies of what to do in challenging child raising situations.You will learn how to:Regain control of yourself and enjoy motherhood in a positive way. Discover the secret to a happy home environment where children feel loved and secure. Gain insight and tips to ensure your children are eating healthy, have routines and boundaries that will lead to a healthier child.Discover who you are and how to be the best parent for your child.Create a safe home environment for your child.Encourage your child to become a talker, that will build their brain from an early age and give them the independent skills, that they require.Meet your child's needs at each stage and area of their development.Strategies for getting children to experience a wider variety of food and encourage fussy eaters to try new foods.Gain awareness of good child size food portions.Have sleeping routines and set boundaries that work.Set aside time for yourself and the benefits that comes with it.Do fun things with your child that will help them learn and be happy in their environment."Nicole's evident passion for children and parents development shine through into script with this great body of work. This book is candid, straightforward and satisfyingly honest about the highs, lows and the joys of parenting. As there is no definitive way on how to raise your kids, this book will give you an almost perfect guide both Mothers and Fathers can refer to over and over again" - Terence Wallen, Best Selling Author, Humanitarian, Entrepreneur If you want to learn more about how you can become a good parent and raise a happy child...then simply click the buy now button on this page to get started today!

This volume constitutes a commentary on Article 17 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is part of the series, A Commentary on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which provides an article by article analysis of all substantive, organizational and procedural provisions of the CRC and its two Optional Protocols. For every article, a comparison with related human rights provisions is made, followed by an in-depth exploration of the nature and scope of State obligations deriving from that article. The series constitutes an essential tool for actors in the field of children's rights, including academics, students, judges, grassroots workers, governmental, non- governmental and international officers. The series is sponsored by the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office.

<p>Born without arms or legs and abandoned by her birth parents, Amy Brooks is an amazing story of faith, hope, and accomplishment. <br><br> Brooks&rsquo; family friend, Karen remarked: <br> <br> &ldquo;The old saying goes, &lsquo;when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.&rsquo; This does not apply to Amy; her story is more like &lsquo;when life hands you lemons, make grape juice and sit back and watch the world ask how you did it.&rsquo; I am lucky I know Amy and her family for as far back as I can remember but not well enough to have known the intimate details shared in this story. Certain parts I cried, others I laughed until I cried. Amy takes us through the journey of her life and allows us to see a very private side of this humble, beautiful, intelligent angel sent from heaven to bless all who encounter her. I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart, this is one of the most heartwarming stories you will ever read.&rdquo; <br><br> <strong>Amy Brooks</strong> is a joyful, exuberant, faithful Christian whose vision is to glorify Jesus Christ by testifying to the unbeliever of His saving grace and by bringing encouragement to those who already know Him. Her writing honors her adoptive family and their unconditional love for her. <br><br> <strong>Jeff Ferris</strong> began pursuing a biographical career in August 2006, at the age of forty-four. This is his third published book and second with Amy Brooks. Jeff is a contributing writer for <em>Pathway Christian Newspaper,</em> a print publication in Toledo, Ohio that can also be read online at <strong>pathwaycn.com</strong>.<br> <br> <strong>For more information, <em>visit</em> AmyBrooks.org</strong></p>

<p>Parenting, while simply amazing, is one of the most exhausting and challenging paths we can choose. As parents, we are under more pressure than ever to keep up with today's ever-changing ';standards.' We are expected to be encouraging, respectful, calm, and energetic all the while acting as teachers, master negotiators, psychiatrists, housekeepers, launderers, drivers, and so much more! It's intense. It requires delicate balance.<br><br>Zen is the balance of body, mind and spirit. Living a zen existence involves making conscious choices to live a more peaceful and accepting life. We are all born zen. This crazy world we live in zaps that zen.<br><br><em>The Zen Parent Guide</em> provides you with witty insight, authentic ideas to find serenity in your daily life, zen-inspiring exercises, uplifting affirmations, and peaceful illustrations. They will inspire you to stop judging yourself and open up to embracing your inner calm, while you are sailing through the wonderfully chaotic issues that arise in life with small children. <br><br><br>For those who have ever thought: These things only happen to me! I can assure you, you are not the only one! Read on to discover how to create peace in <em>your</em> world<br><br>For more information, visit:<br><strong>ZenParentGuide.com</strong></p>

Trade your fear and anxiety about your children for peace, calm, and confidence in the God who loves and guides you as you parent.Bestselling author and mom blogger Bunmi Laditan vulnerably shares the prayers she's prayed for her children as inspiration for your own prayer life. Refreshingly relatable, bravely honest, and deeply heartwarming, Help Me, God, I'm a Parent meets you right where you're at and gives voice to the thoughts everyone--even you--has about parenthood that they are afraid to say out loud.In the way only she can, Bunmi echoes the same fears, joys, delights, loneliness, regrets, and love you have in your heart through prayers that . . .Bask in the awe and wonder of parentingSavor joyous moments and big accomplishmentsMake you laugh when you need it mostRejoice in the love you have for your children and the love God has for youAlleviate worry and anxiety about your children and their futuresBestow peace and calm in those I'm-at-the-end-of-my-rope momentsSeek wisdom when the advice of the world fails youOffer humble thanks to a good God for the blessings we see and those we don'tNo prayer is more powerful than the one prayed by a parent for their child. Experience today how prayer can change not only your own life but the lives of your children.

A Father's Path looks at the unique relationship of fathers and sons through a developmental lens, offering valuable ideas to build, strengthen, understand, and mend relationships.The Path offers an intergenerational view of son to father to son and suggests that the journey of fatherhood can be better understood across this wider span of time. Only then can a father see where he came from, how times have changed, and how these changes can influence the relationship for better or worse. And from this wider view, a father can look ahead, more hopeful, more capable, and more empathic in the role.A Father's Path not only looks at fathers and sons, but offers a view of the space in between. For here is where the quality of connection runs from devoted to devoid. Culturally, some of the greatest challenges we face in society are born in the first few years of the father-child relationship when he is not present or responsive. But the hope and power also exists in these precious first years--and beyond-- as research on father involvement has shown.Starting with the author's relationship with his father, Dr. Panepinto narrates his path from son to father. He offers how individuality, communication, and changing cultural norms influenced and challenged this foundational connection, and describes the continuum of common emotions felt in this space. And how the experience and reflection over time informed and transformed his views of fatherhood.Throughout the book, Dr. Panepinto weaves reflections and ideas on fatherhood as well as important developmental principles. Drawing on his clinical experience in development, attachment, and parenting, he shares concepts and tools in an approachable way. Using forms from short stories to blog posts, from articles to journal entries, the full experience of fatherhood is offered meaningfully and poignantly--and sure to make you laugh as well.A Father's Path offers an intergenerational view of son to father to son unlike any other. The Path offers a view from above the journey sure to inspire and encourage you to reflect on the relationships you had or have with your father, your grandfather, your sons, and if you are in that stage, your grandsons. And, most importantly, sense in a new way, the power, importance, and influence of fatherhood.

How can joy be found in tragedy?This is the heart-stirring story of Aude who, while experiencing the death of her unborn daughter, Juliette, found amazing strength amidst profound sadness.When doctors told Aude and her husband that Juliette was unlikely to survive after birth, it felt as if a trapdoor opened under their feet. How could their future be bright in these circumstances?In her own inspiring words, Aude will take you through her journey of pain, loss and difficult emotions, and the hardest question of all - why?Aude's remarkable story will challenge you to live in the moment, helping you to experience hope, and even joy, in any situation.Above all, you will realise grief doesn't have to be your master and you too can find hope in the face of adversity. "I found a journey full of encouragement, healing and hope." Denise"Your book allowed me to put words on my own journey and addressed my personal questions." Isabelle"A great read for anyone drawing alongside someone experiencing difficult or tragic circumstances." Ruth"I was blown away by how wonderful this book is. It's so full of joy!" Mark

The prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Photorealistic beautiful landscapes. There is everything here that will delight the child. Pterodactyls, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Diplodocus, Anteosaurus, Utahraptor, Oviraptor and even longisquama and ancient sea monsters. And the latest discoveries of scientists - Nothronychus. Dinosaur stories are an unforgettable adventure with volcanoes, lava, forests, flowers and waterfalls. Only in this book can you see the last minutes of the life of dinosaurs and the meteorite that changed the history of the Earth. And also children will find a lot of fun and topics for discussion. This colorful, unique, educational and entertaining book will be useful in schools, homeschooling, and as an unforgettable gift to son, daughter, and friends.

¿ Autor do best-seller As 5 linguagens do amor ¿Famílias saudáveis criam filhos preparados para se tornarem adultos responsáveis. Famílias disfuncionais criam filhos problemáticos que terão dificuldade para formar relacionamentos saudáveis depois de adultos.Gary Chapman Se você está se preparando para ter filhos ou se tem filhos pequenos, este livro é para você!Após ajudar milhões de casais em todo o mundo a construírem um casamento saudável, o dr. Gary Chapman preparará você para lidar com seus filhos pequenos.Ah, se eu soubesse é prático, informativo e agradável de ler. Contando com a valiosa colaboração da dra. Shannon Warden, mãe de três crianças, Gary Chapman compartilha a sabedoria de ambos os autores na criação de filhos. O objetivo é construir uma família emocionalmente plena no contexto de um relacionamento conjugal sólido.

Lilian Mathieu shows that the TV series Columbo owes its success to its implicit but formidable political dimension, as each episode is a class struggle between a rich, famous, cultured or powerful criminal and a humble and blunderer police officer.

Pregnancy is a very special and important time in a woman¿s life, in which the mother-to-be prepares herself for her new role as a mother. Concepts of Garbhasanskar and it's need in current scenario, Physical and mental purification before inception, Role of parenting to develop child's personality and IQ, Need for healthy and safe Pregnancy, Proper Conception along with great soul invitation from universe to mother's womb etc. The literal meaning of Garbhsanskara is educating the fetus in the womb. It is a way of teaching good things to unborn baby in womb during pregnancy. This book has been written keeping in mind the importance of different activities which has to be done during pregnancy. The information contained within is review of latest research findings in a simplified yet exhaustive manner to benefit one and all.

Becoming a parent is a natural and it doesn't come with a playbook and we rely on our parents, dada-dadis or nana-nanis to guide us.While we sail through this, there comes a time especially the age of 9+ when our kids suddenly change their behaviours from being calm to rebellious and demanding. Traditional parenting methods works for a while; however, it backfires as soon as our little one's start walking, talking, demanding, throwing things, gadgeting. Well, the list is long.Why does a child suddenly turn into a gregarious little human who was once mommy's or a daddy's little sweet version?Why does a child who was once disciplined and obedient stops listening?So, here is the secret. It is not the child; it is the parent.All this and more in this book that will help you ease your parenting journey.

The book was created out of a need to help parents get a divorce with minimum impact on their children as well as their assets/ savings.

Open-Eyed Adoption presents a compassionate look at uncovering the mysteries of the adoptive parent/adoptee relationship

"Views from the Spectrum shares the inspiring stories of twenty remarkable young adults with autism and the loving families who support them. As a thriving adult with autism himself, Ron Sandison seeks to educate the world on the amazing gifts and talents autism can cultivate. Both a how-to guide for parents with special needs as well as an uncanny view into the world of autism, readers will be in awe of stories such as the courage of Tyler Gianchetta, who rescued his mother from a burning vehicle, and marvel at the artistic talent of nonverbal poet and artist, Kimberly Dixon. Every interview Ron shares reveal that, while there are similarities among the young adults featured, each is uniquely talented. Full of anecdotes, expert research, parenting tips, prayers, and devotion, this book is a celebration of autism and of faith, destined to lift the spirits of its readers"--

"Reconceptions invites readers to reconsider their own ideas about parenthood and embrace a new vision of the meaning of family"--

Get Ready to Rediscover Play with Play Together!Say goodbye to screens and hello to family fun with over 60 exciting, screen-free activities and games that bring everyone closer together. Play Together is your ultimate guide to creating joyful moments and lasting memories with your loved ones.Packed with over 60 games, Play Together is more than just a collection of fun activities. It's based on research in happiness, play, communication, and emotional intelligence, ensuring that every game not only entertains but also teaches valuable life skills. Watch your family grow in:• Connection• Creativity• Mindfulness• Kindness• Movement and more!And the best part? These games are super simple! Most can be played in just five minutes with materials you already have at home. Each activity is categorized by type and comes with easy-to-follow instructions, tips, anecdotes, and conversation prompts to keep the fun going. Some of the exciting games you'll find include:• Marble Mania Madness• 3-2-1…Freeze!• The What If? Imagination Game• Cardboard Creations• Snap-A-Letter Scavenger Hunt• Make Your Own Puzzle• DJ Art• Floor Pong and more!Ever wish life (and parenting) was more fun? Stop wondering what to do with your kids and start playing together! You'll be amazed at the joy and wonder these games bring to your family's life. Perfect for kids 12 and under, but fun for all ages!

Don Cooper's ancestors emigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in the 1850's. Don eventually was employed as a farm hand. Dairy Farming A Way of Life' tells the trials and tribulations endured, and that without The Lord's ever presence, he wouldn't have been able to continue farming.

Книга рассказывает о Геленджикской девушке и странной игре судьбы, о том, как советская женщина на спор перебралась в Америку, как она там жила.

I'm a parent... Wow! How should I best navigate through the wonderful, new challenges and opportunities that are coming my way? What wisdom may be gleaned from the Bible, God's living Word? Will God really enable the process to turn out well?In six helpful, easy-to-read chapters, John Lehman, a family pastor and himself a parent and grandparent of several children, writes with passion and clarity on the great issues of bringing up children. Here you may read about topics such asGetting ready to become a mom or dadPreparing an overarching goal for your childDemonstrating what it means to live in submission to the one, true GodFacing the consequences God has directed when there is disobedienceCultivating a godly parental model that emphasizes practical godlinessNavigating wisely through the ages and stages that lead to adulthoodRich in biblical content, this book will help steer you carefully through the many situations that come the way of all parents.

ARE YOU A WISE KID?How do you become one?Join Sam under the wise red apple tree with Grandpa Joe, to discover a few tips that can change your own Hero's Journey too.What treasures will you find inside to remember the wise kid, you are?

Bestimmt kennen auch Sie Kinder, die vermehrt in Konflikten schreien, beißen oder schlagen. Kinder, die immer häufiger durch Verhalten auffallen, das alle in ihrem Umfeld herausfordert. Heranwachsende, denen es zunehmend schwerer fällt, sich an Regeln zu halten. Und Eltern, die oft völlig verzweifelt sind, weil die Konflikte mit ihren Kindern scheinbar nicht mehr gelöst werden können.Viele Eltern, Erzieher und Lehrer haben vermehrt große Schwierigkeiten im alltäglichen Umgang mit Kindern und Jugendlichen und stoßen häufig an ihre Grenzen. Oft wird die Schuld für dieses Verhalten bei den Kindern gesucht, dabei ist doch eher fraglich, ob wir unserer Verantwortung der Erziehung und Begleitung der Kinder noch richtig nachkommen. Doch was sind die Ursachen dafür, dass sich manche Kinder so herausfordernd verhalten? Was ist der Unterschied zwischen herausforderndem Verhalten und Verhaltensauffälligkeiten? Wie können wir Konflikte, die auf uns zukommen, einfach lösen oder sogar verhindern? Und haben Sie schon einmal an einer Tagung des Kinderparlaments teilgenommen?