Society's confusing and often contradictory messages to girls and women make raising a daughter an especially daunting responsibility for any parent. Girls are born believing that they can do anything, but growing up they face new obstacles, as their bodies and social roles begin to change. In Raising A Daughter, Jeanne and Don Elium address these challenges and guide parents through each stage of a girl's development, from infancy through middle childhood, the teen years, and early adulthood.

"One baby is a miracle. To be given two at once is a gift beyond words."

Two at a Time

If having a child is one of the most joyful -- yet at times maddening -- experiences in life, what's in store for you if you're pregnant with twins? Plenty! Let celebrated actress Jane Seymour and author Pam Novotny -- both mothers of twins -- use their firsthand knowledge to guide you along the road of twin pregnancy and newborn care. In this warm, insightful resource, full of sound advice and personal anecdotes, they'll tell you exactly what you can expect:

• First trimester: why morning sickness is more prevalent in mothers of twins, and what you can do about it; tests you'll need to take; symptoms you may experience

• Second trimester: detecting physical changes in your body; mood swings

• Third trimester: the importance of paying attention to your contractions and keeping track of your blood pressure; why you may need full bed rest

• Birth: will you have a cesarean or vaginal birth? What you need to do when labor begins

• After the birth: the challenges of two as opposed to one; juggling your nursing and bonding schedules

• Life at home: how to prepare for the arrival of two newcomers.

Each chapter includes a handy checklist to keep you organized throughout your pregnancy, advice on keeping your spirits up, suggestions for dressing smart, and a note to dads from James Keach -- Jane's husband -- on how to be supportive and helpful.

A straightforward yet comforting guide to all the overwhelming emotions and physical changes during those amazing months, Two at a Time is a double helping of invaluable advice that will make you fully appreciate the fortune of being twice blessed.

Through this opportunity, I wish to reach out to new mums who like me are going through a whirlpool of emotions and at the same time playing the role of a perfect mother. And also, I wish to bring up the fact that we as young parents amidst all the hush-hush of our versatile lifestyles, do not find time to treasure the childhood of our little one. This compilation would be a way to learn, to cherish and to ponder over some basic issues of parenthood.

It's time to transform everyday life with a toddler for the better.

This delightfully easy-to-use book provides friendly and helpful advice to support parents and toddlers during their trickiest moments.

Dr Cathryn Tobin helps parents to see matters from their toddler's point of view, with examples illustrating their thought patterns. Interactive Q and As and practical tips throughout the book help parents to think about how best to handle a scenario, to reflect on their own parenting background, and how to communicate effectively and calmly to support their child through this key developmental stage.

This book helps parents and carers see that small changes can have a big impact in the lives of their little ones.

On Friday nights many parents want to have a little fun together--without the kids. But "getting a sitter"--especially a dependable one--rarely seems trouble-free. Will the kids be safe with "that girl"? It's a question that discomfited parents have been asking ever since the emergence of the modern American teenage girl nearly a century ago. In Babysitter, Miriam Forman-Brunell brings critical attention to the ubiquitous, yet long-overlooked babysitter in the popular imagination and American history.

Informed by her research on the history of teenage girls' culture, Forman-Brunell analyzes the babysitter, who has embodied adults' fundamental apprehensions about girls' pursuit of autonomy and empowerment. In fact, the grievances go both ways, as girls have been distressed by unsatisfactory working conditions. In her quest to gain a fuller picture of this largely unexamined cultural phenomenon, Forman-Brunell analyzes a wealth of diverse sources, such as The Baby-sitter's Club book series, horror movies like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, urban legends, magazines, newspapers, television shows, pornography, and more.

Forman-Brunell shows that beyond the mundane, understandable apprehensions stirred by hiring a caretaker to "mind the children" in one's own home, babysitters became lightning rods for society's larger fears about gender and generational change. In the end, experts' efforts to tame teenage girls with training courses, handbooks, and other texts failed to prevent generations from turning their backs on babysitting.

What does it mean to be good? Why do people die? What is friendship? Children enter the world full of questions and wrestle with deep, thoughtful issues, even if they do not always wonder them aloud. Many parents have the desire to discuss philosophical ideas with their children, but are unsure how to do so. The Philosophical Child offers parents guidance on how to gently approach philosophical questions with children of all ages. Jana Mohr Lone argues that for children to mature emotionally, they must develop their desire and ability to think abstractly about themselves and their experiences. This book suggests easy ways that parents can engage with their children's philosophical questions and help them develop their "philosophical selves."

TODDLERS ON TECHNOLOGY Does your toddler seem to know more about the iPad than you do? Welcome to the world of the Digitods: the young children born into the era of mobile technology. These kids are learning faster and better than any generation that has come before them. And they are loving it Take a look at toddlers using an iPad. They are pictures of concentration. Their hands are moving and their eyes are constantly scanning the screen. They are in an active state of learning: their neurons are firing on all cylinders It is not surprising that they find learning such an enjoyable activity, with the bright colors, interesting activities and cheery voices urging them on. Have you ever tried getting a Digitod's attention when he is working with an iPad? It is not easy. Often, the child is so fixated on the work that he protests when he has to move on, even to something as interesting as a snack. It just underscores what teachers have always known. Good learning is addictive: the more you get, the more you want. Digitods are racing down the information superhighway and we have to be ready for them But what does this entail? The answer to this ever-important question lies within. Patti Wollman Summers has written the first book on the subject by an early child-hood educator. Ms. Summers collaborates with Heather Ibrahim-Leathers, a mom who provides many practical tips, and Ann DeSollar-Hale, PhD, a neuropsychologist who gives a full account of the research so far in our Science section. Learn why interacting with an app is so fascinating to a young child. Discover what constitutes a "good app," and how to match an app to your child's temperament and learning style. Read a description of many excellent apps in our App Reviews section, and learn how to balance your child's digital work with real-life, "see-saw" activities. For parents of children under six who are concerned about their children's development in a surprisingly unfamiliar world, TODDLERS ON TECHNOLOGY is a must-read Visit Digitod.com or ToddlersOnTechnology.com Design & Photography by AndrewAyad.com

The book describe what educators can do to shape a student mind set and give hope for a brighter day. It tell the story of the importance of having God fearing parents in your life at the beginning sowing love. As you read the book further, you begin to picture a young man making a choice in his life to love or hate based on how he is treated. At the conclusion, a poor boy becomes a man; a soldier emerges as a good citizen of this "Great Nation" United States of America.

ENHANCE YOUR BABY'S POTENTIAL!
Winner of thirteen national awards, the Baby Prodigy Company's DVDs and CDs have opened up an exciting new world for babies to explore. Now the creator of this landmark series presents a simple, straightforward guide no parent should be without. This fascinating book shows how stimulation affects the intelligence and happiness of your baby. It provides a program of activities that will enrich your infant's sensory awareness-hearing, seeing, touching, feeling, and tasting-in order to jumpstart amazing brain growth during the critical first three years of life.
Discover:
- sanity-saving tips for sleepless nights, fussy days, colic, and more
- bonding and soothing techniques to use during your baby's first three weeks of life
- easy, pleasurable activities to promote development in very young infants
- milestones to look for as your child grows-from birth through toddlerhood
- creative ways to stimulate curiosity, attention span, memory, and nervous system advancement
- the ideal books and toys that will inspire learning and retention
- baby talk: what your baby is trying to say, and how to talk to your baby at every stage of development

"The teenage years don't have to be defined by conflict. Dial Down the Drama gives moms practical solutions grounded in neuroscience that transform the eye rolls and one-word answers into healthy relationships with their daughters. I highly recommend it."-Jack Canfield Co-Author Chicken Soup for the Mother & Daughter Soul (R)One moment your daughter is fun-loving and energetic-a pleasure to be around. The next she's sulking in silence or worse screaming and slamming the door. Congratulations you're the mother of a teenage girl.Your daughter is on an emotional roller coaster. Responding in kind just adds fuel to the fire and erodes your relationship. Teens need a stable anchor-a mom who calmly de-escalates scenes and parents intentionally even when her child is pushing away.Written by a popular family therapist Dial Down the Drama reveals how to reclaim your center and reconnect with your teen. It helps you:Regain perspective * Break the cycle of conflict * Tune in to your daughter without drowning in her drama * Foster spontaneous conversations * Understand the developing adolescent brain and how it influences behavior * Appreciate her for who she is now-a wonderful work in progress * Replace worrying and overreacting with effective communication and action * Forge a healthy and lasting bond together Moodiness anger and defiance can stress the best of us. This empowering guide gives you the tools you need to defuse the drama-and dial up the joy.