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Mommy Love: A Mindfulness Exercise for Mothers and Babies
by Susan VerdeA beautiful meditation on new motherhood from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, Susan Verde.#1 New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness teacher Susan Verde has introduced millions of young readers to the idea of self-care. Now she has crafted a message of healing to be shared between new mothers and their babies as they read together.Becoming a mother isn&’t always easy. There are tired days and tears, tests of patience and fears of getting it wrong. As mother and child read Mommy Love, the text provides the reader with the prompts of a mindfulness exercise. Mothers are guided to use their senses to help them bond with their babies, notice small details, and ground themselves in the present moment. There are words of encouragement and hope as Mommy and Baby begin their journey of love together.Complete with an author&’s note, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and other resources, Mommy Love is a groundbreaking and heartwarming book that reassures all those who are experiencing motherhood that they are doing their best as they explore their important new role.
Mommy Made and Daddy too!: Home Cooking For A Healthy Baby & Toddler - (Revised Edition)
by David Kimmel Suzanne Goldenson Martha KimmelEveryone loves a home-cooked meal--even babies and toddlers! Experts agree that homemade baby food is the healthiest way to feed young children. By making their own baby food, parents can drastically reduce the sugar, salt, artificial colors, fillers, additives, and preservatives in their child's diet. And now making baby food from scratch has never been easier--with this practical, user-friendly cookbook by Martha and David Kimmel, founders of the phenomenally successfulMommy Made*line of baby and toddler food. Updated for a special 10th anniversary edition,Mommy Made*is filled with 140 easy-to-make recipes that are perfect for introducing your baby to wholesome solid foods. These delicious, kid-tested dishes--which include finger foods, shakes and smoothies, snacks on the go, spoonable treats, and a variety of table dishes--were created with your baby's special nutritional needs in mind, and will help your child establish healthful eating habits that will last a lifetime. Mommy Made*also includes: Nutrition advice from birth to three years--incorporating guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics A blueprint for when and how to get your baby started on solid food Answers to parents' most frequently asked questions: from milk and protein needs to determining portion size, preventing "hunger strikes," and detecting food allergies Tips on pureeing, straining, and mashing, as well as storage, thawing and reheating, and using the microwave A handy nutrition glossary, food pyramid, and list of helpful websites And much more!
Mommy Madness: Sippy Cups are Not for Chardonnay; Naptime is the New Happy Hour; Gummi Bears Should Not Be Organic
by Stefanie Wilder-TaylorFor the first time ever, New York Times bestselling author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's three whip-smart, practical, and hilarious parenting guides--now in one convenient ebook collection.Covering every stage of child rearing imaginable--from labor pains to growing pains and everywhere in between--this convenient ebook set offers readers access to all things parenting in one collection. The boxed set includes: Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay Friends, family, colleagues, the UPS delivery guy--suddenly everybody is a trove of advice, much of it contradictory and confusing. With dire warnings of what will happen if baby is fed on demand and even direr warnings of what will happen if he isn't, not to mention hordes of militant "lactivists," cosleeping advocates, and books on what to worry about next, modern parenthood can seem like a minefield. Here's how you can separate the practical from the practically certifiable. Naptime Is the New Happy Hour Once the zig-zagging hormones and endless, bleary-eyed exhaustion of the first year have worn off, you're left with the startling realization that your tiny, immobile bundle has become a rampaging toddler, complete with his or her very own, very forceful personality. How do you deal with that tiny bundle of joy that's suddenly become, like, a real person? Gummi Bears Should Not Be Organic From the moment life first drops us Hunger Games-style into parenthood with just a naked, crying stranger and Google for company, we're taunted with scary studies and impassioned opinions about how to do it perfectly. You're going to need a friend to give you a shoulder to cry on when times get rough, and to give you a smack upside the head when you start replacing Goldfish crackers for kale chips. Luckily, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's in the market for a new MFF: Mom Friend Forever.
Mommy Man: How I Went from Mild-mannered Geek to Gay Superdad
by Jerry MahoneyAs a teenager growing up in the 1980s, all Jerry Mahoney wanted was a nice, normal sham marriage: 2. 5 kids and a frustrated, dissatisfied wife living in denial of her husband's sexuality. Hey, why not? It seemed much more attainable and fulfilling than the alternative--coming out of the closet and making peace with the fact that he'd never have a family at all. Twenty years later, Jerry is living with his long-term boyfriend, Drew, and they're ready to take the plunge into parenthood. But how? Adoption? Foster parenting? Kidnapping? What they want most of all is a great story to tell their future kid about where he or she came from. Their search leads them to gestational surrogacy, a road less traveled where they'll be borrowing a stranger's ladyparts for nine months. Thus begins Jerry and Drew's hilarious and unexpected journey to daddyhood. From then on, they're in uncharted waters. They're forced to face down homophobic baby store clerks, a hospital that doesn't know what to do with them, even members of their own family who think what they're doing is a little nutty. One thing's for sure. If this all works out, they're going to have an incredible birth story to tell their kid. With honesty, emotion, and laugh-out-loud humor, Jerry Mahoney ponders what it means to become a Mommy Man . . . and discovers that the answer is as varied and beautiful as the concept of family itself.
Mommy Mantras: Affirmations and Insights to Keep You From Losing Your Mind
by Bethany E. Casarjian Diane H. DillonMommy Mantras are phrases you can say in your head, or out loud if you need to, during those trying moments of mothering. They act to empower you, revive you, and remind you that there is always another way to see your situation. Buddhist-inspired and psychologically grounded, these snippets of wisdom come through entertaining and universal stories of unpredictable life with children.Here are a few examples of how a mantra can help you control your reactions to those mothering circumstances largely out of your control:When it seems like everyone else's children are better behaved (and doesn't it always feel that way?), you can remind yourself to narrow your focus, or stop comparing your children to others, which is only bound to make you miserable.When the monotony of caring for a toddler gets to you, remembering to surrender to the goat, as one mother did when her son insisted on feeding the same goat at the petting zoo every day, for hours, will help you recognize the importance of being in the moment, and will help you endure and even enjoy the sometimes tedious routines.When you begin to resent that you do more housework than your spouse, despite your best intentions and all the nagging in the world, you can learn to ignore the score, or let go of keeping track, which can become an unhealthy (and unhelpful) obsession.When your mantras seem to fail you, you can always remind yourself that I am not Buddha. Motherhood is not something we can master. We can only try to be more mindful. Even so, some days are harder than others. Mantras are the deceptively simple words we can use to diffuse stress and choose appropriate, constructive behavior so we can recognize ourselves, find our center and be more mindful and compassionate mothers.From the Hardcover edition.
Mommy Memoirs: A Hilarious and Heartwarming Look at the Trials and Triumphs of Being a Mom (Mj Faith Ser.)
by Ann Van WaterHow a wannabe perfect mom hit the wall of reality—hard. A funny, relatable, and spiritual look at the unforgettable journey of motherhood. Mommy Memoirs is a delightful journey from pregnancies and births to marriages and a hysterectomy! There are few stones left unturned as author Ann Van De Water describes her hectic life as a mother of three boys in short read-it-and-run stories that will have her audience laughing out loud one minute and grabbing tissues the next. These true-to-life experiences filled with humor, tenderness, practicality, and joy, written by a been-there-done-that mom, will have other moms and grandmothers reminiscing and expectant moms anticipating their own adventures. All will come away knowing they are not alone on their journey through motherhood. &“Reading Ann&’s book was like dipping my cup into a well of stories filled with the authentic trials and triumphs of motherhood.&” —Jill Kelly, author of Without a Word &“I have been laughing my head off as I read Ann&’s anecdotes about raising her three sons . . . I found so many stories that I could relate to, from &‘letting down&’ in public (breastfeeding moms know exactly what I mean) to struggling to find a last-minute Halloween costume. I encourage all mothers and moms-to-be to read Ann Van De Water&’s Mommy Memoirs. You&’ll learn that you don&’t have to be perfect to be the best mom for your kids!&” —Susan M. Heim, parenting author and Chicken Soup for the Soul editor, susanheim.blogspot.com
Mommy Power: Discovering Your Mommy Strength
by Sheila Schuller ColemanMany women struggle with being mothers. The great joys of parenting are hindered by harsh self-doubt and a chronic lack of physical and emotional energy. In MOMMY POWER, Sheila Schuller Coleman helps women understand that while they really don't have the power or strength to handle the demands of motherhood alone, they don't have to. Mommy strength, Sheila says, comes from asking God to lend some of His, knowing He will never fail to provide. God will enable anyone who asks to become a powerful mother who loves strong, forgives strong, and models a strong faith.
Mommy Snuggles
by Anne Gutman Georg HallenslebenHow does a mother show her love? By bringing her baby everywhere! In this touching tribute to a mother's love, tigers, kangaroos, otters, penguins, and more keep their young close no matter where they go.
Mommy Snuggles
by Anne Gutman Georg HallenslebenHow does a mother show her love? By bringing her baby everywhere! In this touching tribute to a mother's love, tigers, kangaroos, otters, penguins, and more keep their young close no matter where they go.
Mommy Snuggles
by Anne Gutman Georg HallenslebenHow does a mother show her love? By bringing her baby everywhere! In this touching tribute to a mother's love, tigers, kangaroos, otters, penguins, and more keep their young close no matter where they go.
Mommy Talk
by Douglas M. YeagerThe book is focused on the importance of parents and caregivers talking to and with children age 0 to 4. It is a book that children will enjoy, but it also provides a range of ideas to parents and caregivers as to how to engage young children in the world of millions of words.
Mommy Tracked
by Whitney GaskellPraised for her "smart, funny, sexy, and refreshingly real" novels, author Whitney Gaskell delivers a warm, witty, and wise new story of four women coping with the challenges of motherhood, men, and each other. For Anna, Grace, Juliet, and Chloe, the idyllic town of Orange Cove, Florida, is home... but even in paradise, balancing the challenges of motherhood and life is never easy.
Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families
by Leslie Morgan SteinerWith motherhood comes one of the toughest decisions of a woman’s life: Stay at home or pursue a career? The dilemma not only divides mothers into hostile, defensive camps but pits individual mothers against themselves. Leslie Morgan Steiner has been there. As an executive at The Washington Post, a writer, and mother of three, she has lived and breathed every side of the “mommy wars.” Rather than just watch the battles rage, Steiner decided to do something about it. She commissioned twenty-six outspoken mothers to write about their lives, their families, and the choices that have worked for them. The result is a frank, surprising, and utterly refreshing look at American motherhood. Ranging in age from twenty-five to seventy-two and scattered across the country from New Hampshire to California, these mothers reflect the full spectrum of lifestyle choices. Women who have been home with the kids from day one, moms who shuttle from full-time office jobs to part-time at-home work, hard-driving executives who put in seventy-hour-plus weeks: they all get a turn. The one thing these women have in common, aside from having kids, is that they’re all terrific writers. Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley vividly recounts how her generation stormed the American workplace–only to take refuge at home when the workplace drove them out. Lizzie McGuire creator Terri Minsky describes what it felt like to hear her kids scream “I hope you never come back!” when she flew to L.A. to launch the show that made her career. Susan Cheever, novelist, biographer, and New York Newsday columnist, reports on the furious battles between the stroller pushers and the briefcase bearers on the streets of Manhattan. Lois R. Shea traded the journalistic fast track for a house in the country where she could raise her daughter in peace. Ann Misiaszek Sarnoff, chief operating officer of the Women’s National Basketball Association, argues fiercely that you can combine ambition and motherhood–and have a blast in the process. Candid, engaging, by turns unflinchingly honest and painfully funny, the essays collected here offer an astonishingly intimate portrait of the state of motherhood today. Mommy Wars is a book by and for and about the real experts on motherhood and hard work: the women at home, in the office, on the job every day of their lives.
Mommy and the Policeman Next Door
by Marie FerrarellaA single mom’s young twins play matchmaker in this heartwarming classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Officer Guy Tripopulous knew that this was not his usual type of case. The ransom note was smeared, the letters printed, and the victim’s children seemed awfully . . . informed. But Guy was willing to play along. He’d been looking for a way to meet his beautiful next-door neighbor, and Addie and A. J. Douglas had just solved his problem very neatly.Finding the “missing” mommy was a piece of cake. But now Guy had a tougher case on his hands. Nancy Douglas and her two adorable kids had stolen his heart—and he wasn’t sure he wanted it back!
Mommy! Mommy!
by Taro Gomi<p>In this delightful ebook from international favorite Taro Gomi, two chicks embark on a quest to track down their mommy. But appearances can be deceiving, and the chicks stumble across several lookalikes before finally finding their mother hen. Young readers will love attempting their own search-and-find for signs of the missing chicken, and both parents and children will appreciate this book's sweet, reassuring message. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Mommy! Mommy!
by Taro GomiIn this delightful ebook from international favorite Taro Gomi, two chicks embark on a quest to track down their mommy. But appearances can be deceiving, and the chicks stumble across several lookalikes before finally finding their mother hen. Young readers will love attempting their own search-and-find for signs of the missing chicken, and both parents and children will appreciate this book's sweet, reassuring message.
Mommy's Coming Home from Treatment
by Mike Motz Denise D. CrossonIn this sequel to Mommy's Gone To Treatment, Janey learns to face some of the challenges a family must confront when a parent returns from addiction treatment as the whole family adjusts to a new way of life. Includes a parent guide to help talk with children about addiction and treatment and what happens after a parent/loved one returns.
Mommy's Gone to Treatment
by Mike Motz Denise D. CrossonWritten specifically for children ages 4 to 8, this brightly illustrated book candidly tackles the confusion and fear children face when a parent enters treatment. With vibrant illustrations by Mike Motz and a parent guide page included, parents now have a helpful tool to ease children's apprehension when someone they love must confront reality.
Mommy's Khimar
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow<p>A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother’s colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn. <p><i>A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head.</i> <p>A young girl plays dress up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl’s life.</p>
Mommy's Love
by Anastasia Galkina<p>As time goes by, you should know: Mommy’s love will only grow.<p> <p>This tender poem reinforces the message that no matter a child’s strengths or weaknesses, whether they succeed or fail, Mommy’s love never falters. With adorable art showcasing a variety of family scenarios that will be familiar to any parent, Mommy Loves You makes it clear that a mother’s love is unconditional.<p> <p>If you’re strong . . . or if you’re not, you’re the dearest one she’s got.<p>
Mommy's New Friend
by Shelley TougasMommy's New Friend is a heartfelt, lyrical story about accepting a new family member, even if it’s not easy at first.When That Guy comes over and makes homemade pizza for dinner, it’s not the same as before, when Daddy and Mommy and I would all eat together.But That Guy takes care of Mommy when she’s sick, and That Guy laughs at my jokes.Maybe, That Guy isn’t that bad, after all.Shelley Tougas and award-winning illustrator Sara Palacios' Mommy's New Friend is a gentle and uplifting tale about growing up, learning new perspectives, and accepting how blended families can evolve and expand.
Mommy, Mama, and Me
by Lesléa NewmanFamiliarizes children with the idea of having a mommy and a mama.
Mommy, Nurse . . . Duchess? (Paddington Children's Hospital #3)
by Kate HardyA duke and a single mom make sparks fly in the third captivating romance set at Paddington Children’s Hospital following Forbidden to the Playboy Surgeon.Nurse Rosie Hobbes knows charming men cannot be trusted. Visiting pediatrician and sexy Italian duke Dr. Leo Marchetti is surely no exception! Her toddler twins are now the center of her life, and she expects Leo to run a mile when he meets them. Instead his warmth leaves her breathless!Leo never expected to find joy as part of a family after his cold, aristocratic upbringing, but Rosie and her twins bring him to life. Can he prove to her he would make them the best husband and father—ever!“From start to finish, I was hooked by the main characters, as they go through a lot on their journey to happy ever after and both have compelling back stories that made me want to discover more about them . . . I would recommend Mommy, Nurse . . . Duchess? by Kate Hardy, if you enjoy the opposites attract trope or books by authors Karin Baine, Fiona Lowe or Annie O’Neill.” —Harlequin Junkie
Mommy, Pick Me Up
by Soledad BraviMommy, Pick Me Up is about a little boy who calls for help from his mom whenever he needs anything--help finding his pajamas, assistance on the potty, or just a snuggle. Then he finally calls for his dad. Whatever could he want? This is sure to inspire giggles from both parents and kids, as they recognize parts of their own daily routines on these pages.
Mommy, Please Don't Cry
by Linda Deymaz Laurie Snow HeinMommy, Please Don't Cry is a book of love and comfort for mothers who have experienced the deep sorrow of losing a child. Serene illustrations frame gentle words that describe heaven from a child's perspective. With room for the reader's personal reflections at the end of the book, every page is a poignant gift of hope and healing. "Our stories are all different, but our pain is the same," writes Linda. "We are mothers who will forever grieve the loss of our children. And yet, there is hope for our troubled souls."From the Hardcover edition.