- Table View
- List View
Baby Boys: An Owner's Manual
by Theresa Foy Digeronimofrom the book A Practical Guide to Raising a Happy and Healthy Son, from Birth to Eighteen Months Baby Boys is the first book of its kind-a guide specifically for parents of new bundles of joy wrapped in blue. Written by a seasoned parenting author who has collected up-to-the-minute information from leading experts, this indispensable resource offers advice and information tailored specifically for baby boys, spanning from birth to eighteen months. Complete with tips, suggestions, checklists, and more, the book covers topics that include: Selecting your son's doctor ¥ hygiene and common health questions ¥ breast-feeding and bottle-feeding ¥ sleep, crying, and other daily challenges ¥ social, cognitive, and emotional development ¥ great toys and other tools for fun and learning ¥ baby-proofing the house and other safety concerns ¥ discipline and setting limits ¥ shepherding your son's developing sense of who he is and how he relates to others ¥ and more Any parent with a new infant son will turn to this practical and lively book for trusted information, invaluable suggestions, and an expert dose of good common sense from those who've been through the exciting, exhausting, enriching, and endlessly fun experience of raising a baby boy.
Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)
by Dr Sarah McKayIf you think baby brain is bad for you, think again - because neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay (author of The Women's Brain Book) has looked at studies and talked to experts from all over the world and the proof is in: giving birth is one of the best things to ever happen to a woman's brain.Moreover, the positive effects of baby brain last well beyond the baby stage - even into old age, with elderly mothers' brains showing resilience to ageing. Plus, the benefits of baby brain show up for non-birth parents - even fatherhood has a profound effect on the hormones and brains of men.This fascinating book weaves together baby brain research and interviews with neuroscientists and women's health specialists - many of whom are mothers - with personal experiences from parents concerning baby brain, nesting, maternal instinct, social support, anxiety and sleep. In each aspect the conclusion is clear: having a baby improves a mother's memory, and makes her smarter and more empathetic, intuitive and socially savvy.Baby Brain contains the ultimate good-news story about mothers' brains, backed up by scientific research from leading experts and presented in highly readable bite-sized sections by one of Australia's leading science communicators.
Baby Brother
by Tanneke WigersmaFrom Children's Literature written by Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz The timeless tale of the arrival of a new baby in the family is told with a different twist, as a young girl writes to her grandma. Her letter is filled with news of her cat, Stripe, who has developed "a big belly" and is no longer afraid of the neighbor's dog. Finally Stripe becomes restless, settles in the box made for her, and has five "very cute" little "stripes." As the brief text goes along the double pages following the activities of the cat, an additional visual story is being told as we see the mother, obviously pregnant as well, preparing a bassinet but ignored by the girl. Her final words to her grandma: "By the way, I also have a new baby brother" show her priorities. The spare text is accompanied by a minimal visual tale. Ink lines and transparent watercolors define only the main characters and a few props set against the white pages. The warm, happy scenes draw us into the girl's happy acceptance of the natural events. School Library Journal
Baby Brother's Blues
by Pearl CleageWhen Regina Burns married Blue Hamilton, she knew he was no ordinary man. A charismatic R&B singer who gave up his career to assume responsibility for the safety of Atlanta's West End community, Blue had created an African American urban oasis where crime and violence were virtually nonexistent. In the beginning, Regina enjoyed a circle of engaging friends and her own work as a freelance communications consultant. Most of all, she relished the company of her husband, who never ceased to be a source of passion and delight. Then everything changed. More and more frightened women were showing up in West End, seeking Blue's protection from lovers who had suddenly become violent. When the worst offenders begin to disappear without a trace, the signs-all of them grim-seem to point toward Blue and his longtime associate, Joseph "General" Richardson. Now that Regina is pregnant, her fear for Blue's safety has become an obsession that threatens the very heart of their relationship. At the same time, Regina's friend Aretha Hargrove is desperately trying to redefine her own marriage. Aretha's husband, Kwame, is lobbying for them to leave West End and move to midtown. Aretha resists at first, but finally agrees in an effort to rekindle the flame that first brought them together. Regina and Aretha have no way of knowing that what they regard as their private struggles will soon become very public. When Baby Brother, a charming con man, insinuates himself into the community, it becomes clear that there is more to his handsome façade than meets the eye. He carries the seeds of change that will affect both women in profound and startling ways. Returning to the vividly rendered Atlanta district of her last two novels, New York Times bestselling author Pearl Cleage brilliantly weaves the threads of her characters' intersecting lives into a story of family, friendship and, of course, love. Baby Brother's Blues is full of wit and warmth, illumination the core of every woman's hopes and dreams. From the Hardcover edition.
Baby Bumps: From Party Girl to Proud Mama, and all the Messy Milestones Along the Way
by Nicole PolizziThe greatest thing Nicole Polizzi, aka "Snooki,” ever did was by accident. But her son, Lorenzo, was never a mistake. When she and her boyfriend, Jionni, found out she was knocked up, they weren’t married or engaged. She was only twenty-four and living with her parents-and she had zero baby experience. With a reckless, party girl TV persona to deal with, she had a lot to learn and discover in becoming a mother. In this funny and frank book, Nicole shares her experiences, everything from the first sonogram to the nipple-cracking shock of breastfeeding. In each chapter, she tells the unvarnished truth about pregnancy symptoms ("The High Price of Gas”), the ridiculousness of her baby registry ("Butt Paste and Boogie Wipes”) and the lowdown on postpartum life ("Shit Happens”). There’s a ton of useful information, including a list of must-have baby products, MILF style tips, how to keep "I’m a whale” preggers bad body image in check, and how she got into the best shape of her life within six months of giving birth. Although Nicole had to give up partying, she’s embracing motherhood the only way she knows how: with a fun-loving attitude-and lots of leopard print!
Baby Care Anywhere
by Ben Spitalnick Keith SeibertThis portable pocket guide to baby basics fits in a diaper bag or stroller pocket, making it a great resource for on-the-go moms and dads. Written by two pediatricians, Baby Care Anywhere addresses 150 of the most frequent questions and concerns raised by new parents. Covers picking a pediatrician, jaundice, diaper rash, earaches, immunizations, sleep, reflux, fever, and much more!
Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife
by Peggy VincentAn inspiring collection of birth stories by a charming midwife.Each time she knelt to "catch" another wriggling baby--nearly three thousand times during her remarkable career--California midwife Peggy Vincent paid homage to the moment when pain bows to joy and the world makes way for one more. With every birth, she encounters another woman-turned-goddess: Catherine rides out her labor in a car careening down a mountain road. Sofia spends hers trying to keep her hyper doctor-father from burning down the house. Susannah gives birth so quietly that neither husband nor midwife notice until there's a baby in the room. More than a collection of birth stories, however, Baby Catcher is a provocative account of the difficulties that midwives face in the United States. With vivid portraits of courage, perseverance, and love, this is an impassioned call to rethink technological hospital births in favor of more individualized and profound experiences in which mothers and fathers take center stage in the timeless drama of birth.
Baby Drag Queen (Orca Soundings)
by C.A. TanakaTransgender teen Ichiro enters a drag contest in hopes of earning enough money to live off the grid. Ichiro is a transgender youth in his final year of high school. He has a job as a dishwasher to earn money to help support his single mother. But it's not enough. Ichiro dreams of buying a camper van for the two of them so they can escape and live off the grid and not have to worry about money anymore. A budding drag queen, he takes a second job performing drag at a local club and learns of an upcoming contest where the prize money would be enough to pay for a camper van. But nobody knows he does drag. So when some of his friends find out what he’s really doing in the evenings, Ichiro is worried about what they will think of him. Will they still accept him?
Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses
by Amy HestBaby Duck is unhappy about the new eyeglasses she has to wear, until Grandpa helps her realize that they are not so bad after all. Images are described. Sequel to In the Rain with Baby Duck, which is also available in this library.
Baby Food Cookbook for First-Time Parents: Everything You Need to Know to Create a Healthy Start
by Alexandra TurnbullThe complete baby food book for new parents Feeding a baby solids for the first time can feel daunting. Are they ready? What foods are best to start? How much do babies even need to eat? Baby Food Cookbook for First-Time Parents answers all these questions and more, so new parents can be sure that their little one is getting the nutrition they need at every stage. Everything you need—This baby food cookbook is jam-packed with expert advice for introducing babies to solid food through their first year, as well as 75 easy recipes to make your own baby food at home. Meals for each milestone—Find feeding guidance that takes you from 4 to 12 months, starting with purees and progressing all the way up to finger foods. Allergens and food safety—Be prepared with a baby food cookbook that teaches you how to safely introduce allergens, store baby food, and more. For every family—This baby food recipe book includes options for both traditional baby food and baby-led feeding, walking parents through the right foods to offer and tips for successful, happy mealtimes. Ease the transition to solid foods for babies and parents alike with Baby Food Cookbook for First-Time Parents.
Baby Food Made Easy
by Vicki LanskyFeed Me! I'm Yours is one of the all-time best-selling baby and toddler food cookbooks and can be found in millions of kitchens around the world. It contains more than 200 child-tested recipes and is a must-have book for all new parents. This cookbook will help you: blend fresh baby food in minutes; store homemade baby food so it's ready when you need it; make nutritious finger foods for babies and toddlers; discover recipes for teething biscuits your children will love; and provide variety and balance at mealtime with Vicki Lansky's child-tested ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time. Vicki Lansky has revised her classic cookbook to provide information on infant feeding, foods likely to cause allergic reactions, poison prevention, feeding an ill child, and more. Much more than a mere recipe book, this resource helps parents keep mealtime safe, healthy, delicious, and tantrum-free.
Baby Food Maker Cookbook: 125 Fresh, Wholesome, Organic Recipes for Your Baby Food Maker Device or Stovetop
by Philia KelnhoferFrom the blogger behind sweetphi.com, this is the first cookbook for the popular baby food maker device, with 125 delicious, wholesome, nourishing recipes that will take baby from first purees to solids and beyond. Every recipe works for each of the popular models of the device and is adaptable for the stovetop plus a food processor, as well! Blogger and new mom Philia Kelnhofer is an expert at cooking up simple and nutritious meals for on-the-go families. But when it came time for her to introduce first foods to her baby, she was surprised by the challenges presented by seemingly simple purees. After making a mass batch of sweet potatoes that mostly went to waste, she tried out the baby food maker device, which steams and blends in one canister to make small, baby-sized quantities of food. She discovered she could create yummy, nourishing purees in just ten minutes—from Apple Cinnamon to Lemony Zucchini, and everything in between! The Baby Food Maker Cookbook is the complete resource for parents who want to know what to feed the newest eaters in their families. Illustrated with beautiful photography, the 125 recipes are organized by the timeframe for introducing foods over the first twelve months. Plus, the book includes: * A guide to using the baby food maker * Nutrition information for first foods * A handy calendar for tracking food introduction * Adult-friendly dishes so you can use the device beyond baby From single-ingredient purees to delicious treats like Apple Pear Cinnamon Sauce Yogurt Parfaits, Chickpea-Sweet Potato Spread, and Berry, Avocado, and Coconut Milk Smoothie, these recipes show how to make the most of your baby food maker—and are just what you need to support your baby’s development.
Baby Food Matters: What science says about how to give your child healthy eating habits for life
by Dr Clare Llewellyn Dr Hayley SyradAn Appetite for Life makes feeding your child easier. This book sorts through the conflicting advice and includes practical, easy-to-follow guidance on what and how to feed your baby in those all-important first thousand days - from pregnancy to their second birthday. The quality of nutrition a child receives and the way they are fed can have a lasting impact on their future health. Dr Clare Llewellyn and Dr Hayley Syrad, both scientific leaders in this field having published over 100 scientific papers on the topic, separate the myths from the facts and draw on the very latest research to help you decide what is best for your child when it comes to developing healthy eating habits. An Appetite for Life lays out essential nutrition for all infants and toddlers, and describes ways of feeding children with varying eating styles at every crucial stage - from milk-feeding to weaning to eating with the family. Clare and Hayley debate the benefits of breast milk vs. formula milk, explain how to introduce solid foods to your child in a way that will help foster healthy food preferences, suggest strategies for managing fussy eaters and eager eaters, and offer portion size guidance. This important book will help parents make informed choices about how and what to feed their child - and reassure them each step of the way.
Baby Food in an Instant: Healthy Organic Purees from Your Multi-Cooker
by Tabitha BlueAll-Natural, Prep-Ahead Recipes for a Happy, Healthy Baby!It’s a great feeling to know exactly what’s in every spoonful you feed your baby. If you don’t think you have the time or money to make baby food at home, Baby Food in an Instant and a multi-cooker will give you all the magic you need! You can whip up fresh flavors and just-right textures that you and your baby will both love—from nutrient-packed purees, to satisfy those toothless smiles, to first finger foods as your baby grows. In just minutes and on a budget, Baby Food in an Instant guides you to great meals ready to satisfy and help your baby explore all kinds of amazing tastes. • More than 80 baby food recipes for every stage are designed with make-ahead prep and simple refrigerator and freezer storage in mind—so you spend your time snuggling, not stuck in the kitchen.• A variety of puree flavors—from classic pea and carrot to more adventurous zucchini and bell pepper—help your baby take in a range of nutrients and develop taste buds that love to try new foods.• Parent-to-parent tips help you buy the best fresh ingredients on a budget and adapt recipes for your family’s needs.Nothing compares to the fresh taste of meals we make at home, including our little one’s purees and finger foods. And now, with Tabitha Blue's Baby Food in an Instant, it’s easier than ever to give your baby the best!
Baby Girl
by Lenora AdamsAll I can say is that I never thought it would come to this. I never thought I would run away. For some reason I thought you, of all people, would see and know. Sheree has always been a tough girl, able to take care of herself. Then she finds herself in a situation where she can't. She needs help. She needs answers. But she can't get either from the people she she turns to -- her parents, her friends, and especially, her boyfriend, who calls her Baby Girl and treats her like she's disposable. So who can Sheree turn to? Maybe the answer lies deep within herself, and it's truly time for her to grow up. In a voice that rings strong ant true, debut novelist Lenora Adams tells a story that is rich, complex, and achingly real.
Baby Greens
by Gabriel Cousens Michaela Lynn Michael ChrisemerThe typical American diet is a major factor in the epidemic of obesity and poor health in the country's children. Baby Greens helps parents establish healthy eating habits in their children--and themselves--through a diet rich in raw foods. A lively mix of education, philosophy, recipes, and activities, the book adapts the living foods approach for all ages and lifestyles. The first part of the book explains the principles of bioenergetic nutrition and shows how cutting-edge nutritional practices--including nutritional individuality, pH balance, terrain testing, and homeopathy--can dramatically improve a child's health. In addition to recipes and resources, the second part offers insights into the holistic approach to pregnancy, breastfeeding, extended breastfeeding, weaning, food experimentation, play, and other daily activities. Written in reassuring, easy to understand language, Baby Greens empowers parents to step outside the fast food box and take a proactive approach to maintaining their family's health and well-being.
Baby Hearts
by Linda Acredolo Susan GoodwynWho says your baby can’t “talk” about his or her feelings? In fact, babies’ actions often speak louder than words! Understanding those actions–and responding appropriately to them–is the key to giving your child a head start to a healthy and happy future. Now the authors of the bestsellingBaby MindsandBaby Signstranslate the latest research on the rich inner life of babies into practical, fun activities that will foster your child’s emotional skills during the most critical period–between birth and age three. This comprehensive guide will help you help your child express emotions effectively, develop empathy, form healthy friendships, and cope with specific challenges. Learn how to: •Talk with your child about emotions in order to help him recognize and control his own •Use face-to-face interaction, tone of voice, song, and touch to make your infant feel safe and secure •Start a gratitude journal to help your child appreciate the good things in life •Nurture self-esteem with “try, try again” activities and simple chores •Create a “What are they feeling” deck of cards to help your child understand and practice emotions •Use games and songs to help your child practice self-control •Overcome temper tantrums, aggression, shyness, separation anxiety, and other challenges Whether your child is as easy to raise as a sunflower, as difficult as the prickly holly bush, requires the patience of the delicate orchid, or is as active as the exuberant dandelion,Baby Heartshelps you provide the emotional support that may be the most important gift a parent can give. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Baby Help (True-to-Life Series from Hamilton High)
by Marilyn ReynoldsMelissa has dealt with the abuse of her boyfriend Rudy, for three years. After learning about relationship abuse in school, and then witnessing Rudy abuse her daughter, Melissa goes to a shelter. However, her journey is long and complex. Melissa gains strength from her determined little girl who always wants to do things herself.
Baby Inheritance (Inherit Love #1)
by McKenna JamesIt only took a day for her to lose everything.But give her nine months and a pact with her best friend’s brother, and she can get it all back.ValentinaIt sucks waking up rich, then finding out your father has stolen everything you had. But a clause in my grandmother’s will can solve all my problems.There’s one catch – I need to have a baby.I’ve always wanted to be a mother. To have a family.But I’ll need to beat my rival cousin to the delivery room in order to inherit.Good thing my best friend’s devilishly handsome brother needs a cash injection to keep his construction company afloat.I’ve had a secret crush on him since before I needed a bra, so making a baby with him sounds like a dream come true.Now I’ve just got to convince him to get me pregnant.And pray he doesn’t break my heart in the process.HudsonGrowing up, I never paid much attention to my kid sister’s friend Valentina.But damn has she changed. Now she’s all curves and legs that go on forever.One minute I’m floundering to make payroll, the next she’s telling me that she needs someone to get her pregnant.If it all goes according to plan, she’ll split fifty million dollars with me.My brain hurts from the possible complications, but the way she bites her bottom lip when she asks—it makes the wrong head do the thinking.Solving my financial problems in exchange for stud service…How soon can I start?
Baby It's Cold Outside: The heartwarming and uplifting love story you need this winter
by Emily BellDISCOVER THE LOVE STORY THAT WILL MELT YOUR HEART THIS CHRISTMAS . . .AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER'The perfect uplifting Christmas read. Emily is this year's Queen of Christmas!' VERONICA HENRY'Left me with goosebumps and a smile on my face' 5***** READER REVIEW'If you only read one Christmas book, make it this one' 5***** READER REVIEW________FATE PULLED THEM APART BUT NOT BEFORE THEY MADE A PROMISE.TEN CHRISTMASES LATER, WILL THEIR WISH COME TRUE? . . .As Norah battles through the bustling December crowds, she hears the notes of a song that transports her back to the most romantic week of her life.After meeting on a blissful holiday, but knowing they had to part, a boy named Andrew made her a promise:If they are both single on Christmas Eve in ten years' time, they will meet under the clock on Grafton Street, Dublin.Norah has no idea if he will remember, but she has nothing to lose.So, hoping for a Christmas miracle, she heads to Dublin. To that clock. And, maybe, to Andrew.But it wouldn't be Christmas without a few surprises . . .________'The perfect festive treat! A charming love story' KATE EBERLEN, bestselling author of Miss You'Baby It's Cold Outside captures the magic of Christmas in Dublin perfectly! A heartfelt and irresistibly romantic read to cosy up with over the festive season' CARMEL HARRINGTONWHY READERS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE'I did not have the opportunity to devour this book - it devoured me. I loved the descriptions of Dublin, I felt like I could have been there myself' 5***** READER REVIEW'I read this in a day and loved every single page. A wonderful, heartwarming, festive tale of love, loss and finding what really matters' 5***** READER REVIEW'A flipping fantastic five-star read. Norah Jones you are my hero' 5***** READER REVIEW'A beautiful, atmospheric read that has stolen my heart' 5***** READER REVIEW'It will leave you smiling from ear to ear!' 5***** READER REVIEW
Baby Jails: The Fight to End the Incarceration of Refugee Children in America
by Philip G. Schrag"I worked in a trailer that ICE had set aside for conversations between the women and the attorneys. While we talked, their children, most of whom seemed to be between three and eight years old, played with a few toys on the floor. It was hard for me to get my head around the idea of a jail full of toddlers, but there they were." For decades, advocates for refugee children and families have fought to end the U.S. government’s practice of jailing children and families for months, or even years, until overburdened immigration courts could rule on their claims for asylum. Baby Jails is the history of that legal and political struggle. Philip G. Schrag, the director of Georgetown University’s asylum law clinic, takes readers through thirty years of conflict over which refugee advocates resisted the detention of migrant children. The saga began during the Reagan administration when 15-year-old Jenny Lisette Flores languished in a Los Angeles motel that the government had turned into a makeshift jail by draining the swimming pool, barring the windows, and surrounding the building with barbed wire. What became known as the Flores Settlement Agreement was still at issue years later, when the Trump administration resorted to the forced separation of families after the courts would not allow long-term jailing of the children. Schrag provides recommendations for the reform of a system that has brought anguish and trauma to thousands of parents and children. Provocative and timely, Baby Jails exposes the ongoing struggle between the U.S. government and immigrant advocates over the duration and conditions of confinement of children who seek safety in America.
Baby Knows Best: Raising a Confident and Resourceful Child, the RIE Way
by Deborah Carlisle SolomonRaise self-confident, self-reliant children using the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) Approach.Your baby knows more than you think. That's the heart of the principles and teachings of Magda Gerber, founder of RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), and Educaring. BABY KNOWS BEST is based on Gerber's belief in babies' natural abilities to develop at their own pace, without coaxing from helicoptering or hovering parents. The Educaring Approach helps parents see their infants as competent people with a growing ability to communicate, problem-solve, and self-soothe.BABY KNOWS BEST is a comprehensive resource that shows parents how to respond to their babies' cues and signals; how to develop healthy sleep habits; why babies need uninterrupted playtime; and how to set clear, consistent limits. The result? More relaxed parents and more confident, self-reliant children.
Baby Laughs
by Jenny MccarthyJenny McCarthy’s hilarious, no-holds-barred personality has made her an instantly recognizable TV personality and a bestselling author. In Baby Laughs she examines the full range of challenges that new mothers face, including: * The humiliations of postnatal "numbing spray,” Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a "five-foot puke rag” for the baby * Heart-stopping terrors, such as baby manicures, breathing checks, and burp failures * Inadequacies, such as lullaby illiteracy and the need for a "heavy rotation” of toys, videos, and mobiles * Daddy antics, such as infant wrestling, home-movie mania, sleeping like a log, and expecting sex * Dueling grandmas, germ-ridden guests, Olympic-class competitive mommies, anorexic pets- and much more. Mothers and fathers will find much-needed relief and insight in this sometimes touching, sometimes gritty, but always perceptive and outrageously funny account of what it truly means to have your very own small bundle of joy. .
Baby Lessons (Lovestruck, Vermont #1)
by Teri WilsonShe’s facing her toughest assignment yet…She’s an expert in beauty—not babies!Big-city journalist Madison Jules’s only hope for an authentic parenting column rests with firefighter Jack Cole. Temporarily relocating to small-town Lovestruck, Vermont, and nannying the single dad’s precious twin girls can’t be harder than her usual writing gig, right? But the babies unexpectedly tug on her heartstrings…as does their sexy dad. When opportunity knocks, Madison is unsure if she still loves the draw of the big city until she learns Jack isn’t who she thought he was…
Baby Love: A Novel
by Joyce MaynardMaynard&’s captivating novel of four teenage girls, bound together by early motherhood and forever changed by the arrival of two women in their small New England townIn their New Hampshire community, Sandy, Jill, Tara, and Wanda are different from other teenage girls. Jill is pregnant, while the other three are already mothers. Sandy, at eighteen, is married. Tara, the product of a broken family, is raising her baby alone. Wanda, with her three-month-old, still manages to date despite the demands of motherhood. Though their situations are different, the girls are united by their baby love. When two childless women arrive from out of town, the young mothers quickly capture their attention. But just as the women&’s worlds begin to intertwine, a catastrophe threatens to sweep through town—and change their lives forever. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Joyce Maynard including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.