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It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn't the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how nonscientist mothers can learn the difference between hype and evidence.

When Mindy and her best friend, B.J. Novak, are approached on a dark street by a Charles Manson-esque character, naturally they’re unnerved. Turns out he’s a huge fan of The Office! Now Mindy’s feeling a little judgy. But the night is young, unseasonably hot, and getting weirder. Mindy and B.J.’s brief encounter with the drifter is about to take an unexpected turn in Sunset Junction.

After a friend real-talks Mindy into hiring a baby nurse, she finds the help she needs--and so much more--in this soulful essay by the acclaimed writer, actress, producer, and director. Becoming a new mother after losing her own, Mindy Kaling needs help--like someone to answer the questions What is a baby, and why don’t they have kneecaps? Enter Rose. The in-demand, dedicated baby nurse alleviates Mindy’s fears, from the minor to the profound.

Bloomsbury presents Inferno written and read by Catherine Cho. ______________________ 'A beautifully written account of postpartum psychosis, and the ties, blessings and burdens of family' – NIGELLA LAWSON SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE...

In her first book of comic strips, Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the mental load, ie all that invisible and unpaid organizing, list-making and planning women do to manage their lives, and the lives of their family members. Most of us carry some form of mental load - about our work, household responsibilities, financial obligations and personal life; but what makes up that burden and how it's distributed within households and understood in offices is not always equal or fair.

Through compelling true stories and solid principles, this book offers a blueprint for what sons need from their moms to become healthy, caring, confident young men. With specific advice for boys' different ages, moms will learn the balance between controlling and letting go, how to cultivate their sons' unique masculinity, how to encourage a lasting relationship with God, and much more.

The perfect gift for Brooke Shields fans, There Was a Little Girl explores Brooke's relationship with her unforgettable mother, Teri, in this extraordinary, heartfelt memoir that became a New York Times bestseller. Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life. She was...

The next exciting instalment from the bestselling author of The Shop Girls of Harpers and The Mulberry Lane Series. Oxford St, London, 1913 The shop girls of Harpers Emporium on Oxford Street are happy in their work and their lives are moving on at quite a pace. United by the suffragette cause...

Monika Pastuszko odkrywa miasto matek. Z wnikliwością, bystrością i cudownym poczuciem humoru opisuje swoje macierzyńskie przygody. Opowiada o świecie, który aż za dobrze znają rodzice i o którym cała reszta nie musi myśleć: o placach zabaw, urlopach dla ojców, przedszkolnych glutach.

Apaisez la fatigue du post-partum et reconstruisez votre identité grâce à des affirmations douces et bienveillantes. Au milieu des nuits hachées et des bouleversements physiques, cette écoute offre un refuge intime pour vous reconnecter à votre corps. C'est un accompagnement rassurant...

Sorgearbeit ohne Pause, Funktionieren im Überlebensmodus und kaum Zeit und Kraft für erfüllende Beziehungen: Die Einsamkeit von Müttern ist keine Randerscheinung mehr. Sie ist weit verbreitet und doch oft unsichtbar. Dabei handelt es sich nicht um ein individuelles Schicksal, sondern um ein gesellschaftliches Problem mit gravierenden Folgen für uns alle. Anhand neuester Forschung und persönlicher Erfahrungen erklärt die Familiensoziologin Sabine Diabaté anschaulich die Ursachen für diese Einsamkeit und zeigt, was wir dagegen tun können.

Women struggle to form habits that stick, not due to their lack of willpower, but because traditional methods weren't designed for their real lives. Sticky Habits introduces a revolutionary approach tailored to women's unique challenges, providing a flexible, research-backed method. Sticky...

A supportive guide for busy parents who want to connect more and stress less. In our stressed-out culture, too many parents are just coping rather than thriving, juggling demands on their time and energy, and tuning out their inner voices and deeper visions for family life in order to keep their...

What happens when you find you have exceptional children? Do you panic? Put your head in the sand? Or risk everything and jump in headfirst? As mother to tennis champions Jamie and Andy Murray, Scottish national coach, coach of the Fed Cup and general all-round can-do woman of wonder, Judy Murray is the ultimate role model for believing in yourself and reaching out to ambition. As a parent, coach and leader, she is an inspiration who has revolutionised British tennis.

Wenn die Mutter geht, kommt das eigene Leben auf den Prüfstand Marie hat sich mit ihrem Mann und ihrer Tochter ein Stück Heimat erschaffen. Der selbstgewählte Tod Tamaras bringt jedoch alles ins Wanken. Schon früh war Maries Mutter vor allem abwesend. Die Künstlerin zog es nach Berlin, wo...

In this exhilarating debut memoir, a woman’s extraordinary bond with her hawk imparts life lessons about resilience, freedom, and self-discovery. Isolated in the British countryside with her young family during 2020, writer Candida Meyrick makes the leap to adopt a twelve-week-old Harris’s...

It is a day like any other when Sarah arrives at the school gate to pick up her two stepchildren, Izzy and Patrick. But when the twins don't run out to meet her like normal, Sarah knows something must be wrong. Sarah can't believe what she's hearing when the teacher informs her that their father...

Certified birth doula and hypnobirthing coach, Emma Armstrong, wants women to have the power to influence their birth experience, by tuning in to their body and brain. Organised into five sections: brain, body, birth, baby and beyond, this is a fresh, inclusive, and empowering approach to the...

When actor, director, and author Laura Prepon first became a mother, she felt raw, full of stress, and blindsided. She sought out resources to help navigate this huge life transition, but only found books about childcare with almost nothing on the shelves about momcare. So, Laura decided to write the book she was looking for.

Discover a simple approach to prayer with this useful guide and see how it gives you the power to transform your life. Candy Marballi discovered that declaring the promises of God through prayer led to untold blessings and opportunities. One prayer comprised of ten themes (grace, love...