The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage

The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage

The bestselling author (The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands), columnist and talk show host does not deviate from her strong belief that women are largely responsible for happy marital unions, which should be their first priority. For Schlessinger, “feminism robbed women of their essence and their ability to find pure joy and happiness,” but the fair sex can regain that by promoting a traditional relationship with their husbands. Many of Schlessinger’s golden rules recall suggestions from previous books: avoid interfaith marriage, stay together for the sake of the children and never say no to a husband who wants sex. Never insist that a man wash his own dishes, either; both women and men should respect the division of labor and a woman’s status as homemaker. Although Schlessinger acknowledges that men have a responsibility to communicate and recommends that they express gratitude to their wives for domestic attentions, she clearly delineates a successful marriage as one between a male financial provider and a female emotional caregiver. She includes a digression on the differences between the sexes and the masculine/feminine polarity. Though this latest guide will confirm Dr. Laura’s retrograde views for many, devotees will continue to look to her for answers. (Jan.)
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Stress Free Potty Training A Commonsense Guide to Finding the Right Approach for Your Child

Stress Free Potty Training A Commonsense Guide to Finding the Right Approach for Your Child

No two children experience the toilet-training process in exactly the same way. While some kids might be afraid to even go near the bathroom, others may know when to go…but still never seem to make it there in time. This helpful guide takes the stress out of this challenging rite of passage, giving parents much-needed advice to help them identify what approach will work for their child’s temperament. The book distinguishes between common childhood personality types, providing easy techniques tailor-fit for all kinds of kids, whether they’re stubborn or willful, clinging to diapers, afraid to move on, or just late-bloomers. The book shows how to:

determine a child’s readiness to begin potty training * gradually move children past their existing comfort zone, without causing undue pressure * handle accidents and temporary setbacks This straight-talking guide enables readers to help every child make this important life transition free of worry and in the way that’s right for him or her.

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5 Stars Very helpful
With this being our first child, we found this book very helpful. It is very thoughtful and much better than the “one-size-fits-all” approaches to potty training. I feel like the book has also helped us to become better parents as well as potty-trainers.

5 Stars Excellent book!
This is the best potty training book I’ve read! Easy read with wonderful ideas! Buy it!!

4 Stars Good ideas to help potty training
This book has many ideas I am using to help my child succeed in potty training. I like the format and length. It seems like a practical approach and not strict as others that I have researched.

4 Stars Good recommendations, but didn’t exactly recognize my child’s personality type
This was the only book I read in preparation for potty-training my son. I found several of the book’s recommendations useful, particularly the one about letting your child run around naked. However, I didn’t find the toddler typology around which the book is structured particularly useful in my case, because I couldn’t recognize my son’s personality in any single type. I doubt my son is that unique; perhaps I over-analyzed him. In any case, readers of this book should read broadly and not rely solely on the recommendations in any single section.

5 Stars Very helpful and informative
This book really helped me understand the process of potty training. I liked how it helped you indentify your childs personality type and then gave suggestions on what may work best. A great resource for first time potty trainers!

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Bringing Up Geeks How to Protect Your Kids Childhood in a Grow Up Too Fast World

Bringing Up Geeks How to Protect Your Kids Childhood in a Grow Up Too Fast World

The Soulmate Secret Manifest the Love of Your Life with the Law of Attraction

The Soulmate Secret Manifest the Love of Your Life with the Law of Attraction

“The Soulmate Secret will inspire you and give you a glimpse that this can be a magical journey and you can truly attract, manifest and find your soulmate.” — Deepak Chopra, New York Times bestselling author of Buddha

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5 Stars Endless Divine Love
Thank you Arielle Ford for helping me know without a doubt my Divine Love in human form is right here for me too. I do believe. I trust. I am taking action steps as suggested in your book. I am taking guided action. Shall I send you an invitation when I have my wedding ? I am already wedded in Spirit with my beloved!!! I know great love awaits me too!!! Blessings to you and your soulmate.

5 Stars The Soulmate Secret review
I was happy–the book arrived swiftly but, I have only read the 1st Chapter.

I am unable to make any other comments at this time. Thank you,

Yours sincerely, Diana St.Claire

4 Stars Good, but there’s much more…
This book offers a lot of good techniques, but if you want the definitive work on love and the Laws of Attraction (there are more than one) — then check out Sandra Anne Taylor’s SECRETS OF ATTRACTION. That book reaches down to the very heart of the matter, offers compelling scientific information, and is absolutely life-changing! As you read it, you will feel that Taylor is speaking directly to you, giving you personal (and compassionate) advice on how to change your relationship patterns for good! I highly recommend reading SECRETS OF ATTRACTION before you anything else on this topic–you’ll realize you won’t need another!

5 Stars It Works! From A Hopeful Skeptic!
I’d found the title “The Soulmate Secret” too good to pass up though I was already at the end of my belief “rope” that I’d ever find that soulmate. Arielle Ford’s writing is crisp, to the point, and well thought-out. Her story and the processes she used to manifest her soulmate were helpful and easy to comprehend. I would recommend this book highly to anyone. I followed one of the processes Ford outlined in the book and it worked for me! I couldn’t believe how quick and definite the results were. “The Soulmate Secret” is definitely an aid to those, like I was, who were doubting ever finding lasting love.

3 Stars Mixed reviews
I have mixed reviews for this book, which is widely hyped on the internet. Her advice about clearing clutter and dealing with past issues is good, but it sometimes seems that she is saying that you have to be perfect to manifest good in your life. I think that most of us will find that we have to forgive certain people over and over - not just do a little ceremony and everything is fine. Her point about being open to new experiences is good and to view even bad relationships as being worthwhile to show you the person that you don’t want to be with.

But just because you haven’t found ‘the one’ is not necessarily your fault or means you are muddled up psychically. Make a list of all your good qualities…. and play them back over and over instead of bad thoughts so you won’t settle for a relationship.

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On Becoming Baby Wise The Classic Sleep Reference Guide Used by Over 1 000 000 Parents Worldwide

On Becoming Baby Wise The Classic Sleep Reference Guide Used by Over 1 000 000 Parents Worldwide

The infant management concepts presented in this book have found favor with over two million parents and twice as many contented babies. On Becoming Babywise brings hope to the tired and bewildered parents looking for an alternative to sleepless nights and fussy babies. The Babywise Parent Directed Feeding concept has enough structure to bring security and order to your baby’s world, yet enough flexibility to give mom freedom to respond to any need at any time. It teaches parents how to lovingly guide their baby’s day rather than be guided or enslaved to the infant’s unknown needs. The information contained within On Becoming Babywise is loaded with success. Comprehensive breast-feeding follow-up surveys spanning three countries, of mothers using the PDF method verify that as a result of the PDF concepts, 88% breast-feed, compared to the national average of only 54% (from the National Center for Health Statistics). Of these breast-feeding mothers, 80% of them breast-feed exclusively without a formula complement. And while 70% of our mothers are still breast-feeding after six months, the national average encourage to follow demand feeding without any guidelines is only 20%. The mean average time of breast-feeding for PDF moms is 33 1/2 weeks, well above the national average. Over 50% of PDF mothers extend their breast-feeding toward and well into the first year. Added to these statistics is another critical factor. The average breast-fed PDF baby sleeps continuously through night seven to eight hours between weeks seven and nine. Healthy sleep in infants is analogous to healthy growth and development. Find out for yourself why a world of parents and pediatricians utilize the concepts found in On Becoming Babywise.

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5 Stars Sound baby advice
A colleague suggested I read this book and it turned out to be the best advice I received. Babywise taught me that synchronizing my baby’s eat/sleep/play routine was critical. I read this book when my son was 9 weeks old and at 11 weeks, he was consistently sleeping through the night.

1 Star Do research before using this dangerous parenting technique
Before you read this book and use the principles in it, do some research. Allowing your newborn to “cry it out” can lead to failure to thrive and can be dangerous to the emotional and physical well-being of your baby. Dr. Sears Attachment Parenting Book and Baby 411, both written by a team of pediatricians (not a man with just a masters degree and a man who received his medical school training in gynecology) have issued warnings about this book. The American Academy of Pediatrics has also issued a warning against this book. I would just urge anyone who is thinking about using this parenting style to do their research before doing so.

5 Stars Best baby advice ever!
My husbands sisters had all relied on the advice they received in Baby Wise when having all of their children and so I borrowed a copy when we found out we were expecting our first baby. I can’t describe the value in the advice offered. It gave sound counsel on how and when to feed your baby and how and when to schedule their nap times. This book gave me the tools necessary to help me and my baby on so many levels. My baby was sleeping through the night by 11 weeks and helped me determine a healthy, functional breastfeeding routine. I’m rereading it now as we’re expecting baby number 2 and highly recommend this book to any and all parents.

5 Stars Great seller
Item was just as described. Great seller. Would buy from again. Thanks.

1 Star Lactation nurses are livid over this book.
After trying to implement this method with my first two babies, I was no longer able to breastfeed. When I mentioned this to my lactation nurse after giving birth to baby #3, she told me that her and other nurses are trying very hard to get this book off of the shelves because it is so dangerous. Take the time to look it up online yourself and you’ll find it is on many breastfeeding sites “books to avoid” list. With baby #3 I followed her general rules of nursing every 2 to 3 hours but basically on demand. I’m happy to say that baby #3 is 10 months old and still breastfeeding! So what if she doesn’t sleep through the night? When a baby needs milk, you give it milk. It’s pretty simple. It’s cruel to withhold such a basic need for an infant for the sake of control. Just follow your heart and your baby’s cry when it comes to feeding and sleeping. BTW, Ezzo has no medical training whatsoever.

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10 Days to a Less Defiant Child The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Childs Difficult Behavior

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Childs Difficult Behavior

Occasional clashes between parents and children are not uncommon, but when defiant behavior

Touchpoints Birth to Three

Touchpoints Birth to Three

“The book that has guided a generation of parents has been revised to reflect…today’s family…Includes timely new information.” — (HealthNewsDigest.com, 10/16/2006)

“There has always been something highly empowering about Touchpoints. The new edition brings its success up to date.” — INFODAD.com, 11/9/2006

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4 Stars Good sound advice
Dr. Brazelton is so down to earth and really reminds you how important it is to be patient and understanding with your child. I think he has such a good grasp of what little ones need. This book is definitely great to have. It didn’t have too much in it that I didn’t already know but alot of good advice about how to handle everyday problems.

4 Stars Excelent book
Excelent book, but the vendor, a little bit slow on delivery, but we got it and thanks.

5 Stars Sparrow and Brazelton are Experts Who Write About Information that Parents Truly Need
I’m so impressed with the researched based information in Brazelton’s work. I have also seen videos from years ago with him working with infants and can’t be more happy to know that his work is becoming the norm. He was one of the first pediatricians to bring to light, that infants do SEE and HEAR and birth. Touch Points, reassure parents that they can navigate the predictable spurts in development and issues as they arise. Brazelton talks about the key points, which are natural moments where a baby advances in one area, but then regresses in another. Brazelton’s work offers parents a chance to reflect, take a change in direction and grow along with the child.

Love his books - and highly recommend his books to all new parents.

Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT

Licensed Child Therapist

Founder, www.TheGoToMom.TV

Author: Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation, and Your Inner Diva

4 Stars Excellent
This book is very well organized, both in contents and in chronology. I really enjoyed the writing style, in which the issues are covered by example, rather than a more aggressive “do this, don’t do that” approach.

1 Star horrible shipping and old edition
Despite expedite shipping being purchased, the book did not arrive for more than TWO weeks. Since it was a present, had to go to Barnes and Noble and buy another copy. Book was not edition shown in picture.

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Boundaries with Kids

Boundaries with Kids

What the Award-Winning Boundaries Has Done for Adult Relationships Boundaries with Kids Will Do for You and Your Children Here at last is the help you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take you through the ins and outs of establishing family boundaries and of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives. Learn how to

? set limits and still be a loving parent

? bring control to an out-of-control family life

? apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting

? define legitimate boundaries for your family . . . and much more — Publisher

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5 Stars Wonderful Guide
This was one of the most instrumental books in helping me understand the “how” and “why” to parent my children. I have a very practical approach to life and this book help provide “tools” that kept me from becoming the problem. As a parent, I am very interested in character development in my children and this book was a Godsend. The examples used throughout the book are wonderful and really illustrate the concepts in a real life fashion. It has inspired me to share with others through small groups and it always provides an “awakening” in the parents thoughts. This book comes HIGHLY recommended!! Enjoy…it is funny too.

5 Stars Excellent
I bought this for my grandaughter a single parent with 2 children,she received it in record time so is very pleased to read it and start placing more boundaries so the children will grow up well adjusted,accountable and responsible.

5 Stars Boundaries with Kids
Book is in excellent condition and was on time. Thank you for a great product and great service.

5 Stars Boundaries
This is a well needed book in todays society. I being raised by older parents sure benifitted from it. I am listening to it over and over to get it into my making. And really all it is is common sense. KAren

5 Stars Great resource for Christian parenting!
This book helped me to see that implementing scripture pricipals into parenting makes life so much easier. It was encouranging and convicting at the same time. First got it from the library and then had to buy it so I could reference it over and over.

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Parenting the Strong Willed Child The Clinically Proven Five Week Program for Parents of Two to Six Year Olds Revised and Updated Edition

Parenting the Strong Willed Child The Clinically Proven Five Week Program for Parents of Two to Six Year Olds Revised and Updated Edition

The bestselling five-week program to improving the disruptive child’s behavior–now updated and revised

Based on more than 40 years of collective research, parents and longtime child behavior experts Dr. Rex Forehand and Dr. Nicholas Long have devised a program to help you find positive and manageable solutions to your child’s difficult behavior. Now in a revised and updated edition, Parenting the Strong-Willed Child is a self-guided program for managing disruptive young children based on a clinical treatment program.

This hands-on guide provides you with a step-by-step, five-week program toward improving your child’s behavior as well as the entire family’s relationship. Providing you with the necessary tools for successfully managing the difficult child, the book covers specific factors that cause or contribute to a child’s disruptive behavior; ways to develop a more positive atmosphere in your family and home; actual reports by parents of difficult children; strategies for managing specific behavior problems; how to tell if your child might have ADHD; and more.

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5 Stars #1 parenting book.
This is one amazing book. I’ve recommended it to just about every parent I know, especially ones having problems with their child. Most parents want to be good parents. Not all parents know how.

I was at my wit’s end with my then 5 year old. When I was done with the book, I found myself with a sweet little boy. What a difference parenting style can make.

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child doesn’t just tell us what we know (positive reinforcement, consistency, etc.), it teaches how to do it right. It is a five week program, and if you’re dedicated, it will work. I decided I was going to do it exactly as prescribed and I saw results from the very first week. In fact, each week, I noted improvement and that was what motivated me to finish the program.

This program is well worth the effort and cost. I am forever grateful to the authors who helped me completely change my relationship with my child.

5 Stars Fantastic book!
I highly recommend this book to any parent who has a strong willed child. It is very easy to read. It helps the parent understand how to act and discipline a strong willed child. I never really thought much about positive and negative reinforcement, but every parent needs to know about it…strong willed child or not. In my family this book has proven to be priceless.

5 Stars This WORKS
I bought this book a few weeks back and my husband and I are working through the steps with our 2.5 year old son. Our son has been strong willed since, well, before birth. Even he let his opinion be known and we’ve struggled through many challenges with him from the very beginning.

We’d been able to cope with most everything he threw at us until the last 6 months. As I sit here, I am 35 weeks pregnant, and with the pregnancy fatigue my son has had more freedom than he ever has. We’ve tried everything with him, but it was definatly to the point of, “Oh, he’s not doing anything wrong! Let me just sit here and enjoy it a second… being very quiet so as not to disturb him.” I couldn’t bring myself to play with him or engage him much just because I used all my energy on discipline.

We are currently stalled on week 2 in this book (we had a bug go around the house and desided to wait until we’re all back to “normal” before continuing). The changes, already, have been amazing. Just in the first two days my son stopped screeching at me. Apparently, he’d gotten so used to only hearing me reprimand him that every time I opened my mouth he felt the need to drown me out with this awful noise (I would liken it to nails on a chalk board). Now, because I can talk to him the noise level in our house has dropped, he’s hearing me and responding to what I say (answering questions and even Following Directions!), his speech has improved because he’s putting effort into communicating properly with us, plus, we can bring him out in public. I’m not saying he’s a perfect little angel anywhere we bring him, but I’ve heard the sermons at church for the first time in 2 years. I can take him to do my grocery shopping while my husband is working so that we can do something fun as a family when my husband is home. We even brought him to the mall last night and he left the play areas without fighting us (yes, we had to physically go get him, but that’s alot better than dragging him out kicking and screaming.) Oh, and we got dinner at the mall (granted it was a food court) but he sat next to me in the booth through the whole meal, eating his food and talking to us. Did I mention that his average major melt down has gone from 40 minutes of kicking and screaming (and generally making me want to cry/pull my hair out) to 10? Yes, they’re still 10 very intense minutes, but hey. 10 is so much better than 40.

I’m so pleased with this book, I could go on gushing for a good long while yet. I am so excited to continue on with the progress our family is making.

5 Stars Excellent resource for overwhelmed parents of intense kids!
I am part way through the book and have seen positive results already with my extremely strong-willed 3.5 year old boy. I was at wits end so it is wonderful to find some help! I would highly recommend this book if you are struggling to raise a strong-willed child.

5 Stars very practical
Practical method that really works. First half of the book is a good introduction to simple child psychology that most parents are not familiar with. second half of the book is a step by step program that really works. After reading this book, I discovered, that parents too need to learn how to become better parents.

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Yes Your Teen is Crazy Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind

Yes Your Teen is Crazy Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind

Bradley, a psychologist drawing on current brain research, argues that teenagers are basically nuts. While 95 percent of the brain develops in early childhood, the most advanced parts aren’t completed until adolescence is nearly over. As a result, teens can appear unstable, dysfunctional and unpredictable, with temporarily impaired judgment and decision-making processes. In addition, Bradley argues, contemporary culture further challenges teens’ thinking capabilities; the prevalence of sex, drugs and violence makes the teen’s job of cognitive balancing even more precarious. The good news is that parents do make a difference, and Bradley clearly explains how parents can encourage and guide their kids through these tumultuous years. Stressing that teens are still “children,” Bradley encourages parents to respond like “dispassionate cops,” teaching and remaining calm even when teens behave outrageously. While Bradley’s prose which he admits might be shocking and offensive at times may be initially off-putting to some, the book is compelling, lively and realistic. Using crisp, believable anecdotes that are alternately poignant and hysterically funny (while avoiding generic examples, jargon or psychobabble), Bradley homes in on real-life scenarios, showing parents, for instance, how to respond when their teen is “raging,” and how to set curfews and limits. Bradley draws a vivid picture of what the teen is going through, and gives parents the tools to tackle contemporary issues together. An invaluable parachute to parents diving into the teen years. (Sept.)Forecast: A $100,000 marketing campaign, a 10-city author tour, the recent widespread media coverage of related neurological data and above all, the need for sensible, funny books on raising teenagers all bode well for this book’s sales.

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5 Stars Yes Your Teen is Crazy
I have read many books on how to raise a teenager and this one is by far the best. Our home is so much more peaceful now. I always keep two of these books; one for myself and one to lend out. I have also bought it as gifts for my friends who have teens. I highly recommend you adopt this author’s theories into your life!

5 Stars Life Saver for Parents of Teens
First read this book 7 years ago, refer to it often and have been recommending it ever since. Have bought more as gifts for other parents experiencing their own teen struggles. Great insight and strategies based on research and presented in a easily digestible manner - light, humorous but serious.

5 Stars Excellent Resource
Educational, enlightening, reassuring and an enjoyable read. Some of the best insight that I’ve found to help me parent better and understand my kids more.

5 Stars Where has this book been all my life???
Recently a friend recommended this book and once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down. As a physician and the stepmother of a daughter with dissociative disorder and the mother of a 17 year-old boy, I have read my share of books on adolescent development and have consulted my share of psychologists over the past 10 years. However, nothing has compared to the information I found in this one book. I wished I had read it years ago. Dr. Bradley writes with humor and gives concrete, clear suggestions. I laughed through his description of teens as German Shepherd puppies and I cried through his chapter on grieving for the loss of your sweet pre-adolescent child. While I know his 10 commandments on dealing with your teen are not always easy to follow in the heat of the moment, at least Dr. Bradley provides a roadmap. This book should be mandatory reading for all parents of teens. I have already recommended it to many of my friends and patients who are parents of teens. I can’t say enough about how great this book is and how much it has already reduced my stress in dealing with my teen.

5 Stars The BEST advice on raising teenagers !
This book offers sound, practical advice on making a family with teenagers operate in peace. Michael Bradley offers counsel on what parents can do to help their teens through a difficult time in their lives. EVERY parent of teen should read this — out house now has harmony!

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