First Baby

Congratulations on your new baby, dad! The next few months will come with a lot of joy, a lot of changes, and a lot to learn—and this book for first-time fathers is here to help. Written by a dad and pediatrician, it’s filled with supportive and straightforward advice especially for dads. It’s your one-stop resource for everything from birth and basic newborn care to baby-proofing your home, discovering your parenting style, and being there for your partner.

In the fourth installment of Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris’s New York Times-bestselling series our heroes—First Cat, LOZ 4000, and the Moon Queen— encounter Captain Babybeard and his crew of swashbuckling pirates. After Captain Babybeard steals a treasure map from the Queen of the Moon, the...

The creators of the beloved podcast Good Moms Bad Choices challenge outdated notions of what being a “good” mother truly means—inviting moms of all kinds to embark on a healing journey that unlearns old scripts about motherhood and shows that you can be a little bad, and still do a lot of...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this “old-fashioned love letter to summer” (The New York Times Book Review), set over the course of one transformative season in the lush, beachy enclave of Block Island, a young woman reckons with love, loss, and the choices she must make to move forward. “The...

The baby and toddler years are a wild ride. Consider this book your essential guide—with comprehensive information on infant and toddler health and development from top pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic who have real-life parenting experience. In this third edition, key updates address the questions and issues facing today's parents. To help you make the best decisions for your family, you'll find information on screen time, vaccines, new devices, and parental depression and anxiety. Other additions help you navigate toddler nap transitions, picky eating, big feelings, and behavior issues.

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

Read by the author. Discover how to become the father your family deserves. Glen Henry never wanted to be a father. He grew up in a broken home and assumed that the role was worthless. Then he saw what a good father looked like and became passionate about not only being a good father himself but...

What to Expect for the Instagram generation. The first year with a baby can feel like a constant stream of questions, opinions… and immense pressure. From sleep and feeding to milestones and mental health, how do you know what’s normal, and what’s right for your family? In Baby Steps...

Mr. Darcy needs a wife, and Elizabeth Bennet is the only woman desperate enough to say yes. When Lady Amelia Apethorpe, avowed spinster and notorious novelist, dies in a carriage accident, she leaves her two-year-old son and her scandalous manuscripts to her good friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy. Elizabeth’s father is dying, the entail looms, and Longbourn’s roof leaks waterfalls. She marries Darcy to save her family, expecting duty and no devotion. Instead, she loses her heart to a solemn little boy who calls her “Lizba,” builds walls instead of towers, and befriends snails. Worse still, ...

Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In the 2nd Junie B. Jones...

There comes a time in every new mother's life when she realizes that all the pregnancy well-wishes and baby shower gifts left her profoundly unqualified for the realities of life with a newborn. Who knew there would be so much crying - and how much of that crying would be coming from the mom?

Originally published under the title: Conceived & Deceived by Abbie Grace (author) For the Longest Time I Thought These Kinds of Things Only Happened to Other People But... Surprise! And the surprises just keep coming on a day that would be ordinarily just another day. I just got the promotion of a lifetime at my dream job... It should have been the happiest time in my life... only it wasn't. There is something I want more. But the odds are not in my favor. You might say I'm up against impossible odds, the kind of odds that can never be overcome the way I wish they could. There's only one ...

When sweet, curvy Jenna started working at the massive Smithton Estate, she only hoped she would get a glimpse of the elusive billionaire Robert Smithon. But when she stumbled into his private study, Robert decided he had much bigger plans for the lovely maid. And just when she thought his tastes couldn't get any more singular, Robert decides to introduce her to his best friend and reveal their most hidden desires.

Teaching Kids the Importance of Sleep * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At night when most kids were dozing so deep, Michael could never quite manage to sleep. His mother would read him one book, or two, His father would sing ‘till his face turned blue, All-day Michael ran and played and kicked ball, But then he’d just shrug: “I’m not tired at all.” Real-life issue/Imaginary Tale - Great Lesson! I learned about this cute little rhyming book on FB, and I decided to download it using the kindle app on my phone, and I'm glad that I did. What a fun book to cozy up with a child for a ...

Being a great first-time dad doesn’t mean being perfect. It means having the tools you need to be a supportive partner during and after pregnancy - which is exactly what We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook is all about. From heartburn and headaches to birth and breastfeeding, We’re Pregnant! features practical, action-oriented pregnancy advice from the author of the Dad or Alive blog, Adrian Kulp, a (once clueless) dad who’s been there and done that - three times, in fact!

"Help your firstborn welcome a new baby with love, not jealousy." Preparing your child for a sibling can feel overwhelming. Tantrums, clinginess, regression – and you’re running on half the sleep you used to get. This practical guide for parents expecting baby #2 or #3 gives you step-by-step strategies to make the transition smoother for everyone. Inside The Firstborn and the Newborn, you’ll discover how to: Prepare toddlers and preschoolers for a new sibling so they feel secure, not replaced Handle firstborn jealousy and regression with calm, proven parenting techniques Spot early ...

Book 2 - An Alpha sugar daddy who’s a wolf shifter. An omega sugar baby who’s human. What can go wrong? Haven’s in debt, and he’s running out of options. After watching his best friend get a sugar daddy at The Silver Moon Exchange Club, Haven’s ready to try for his own. With a little luck, Haven finds a gorgeous Alpha wolf shifter, one who wants to make a deal. If Haven will pretend to be his mate in front of his wolf pack, his sugar daddy will pay off all Haven’s debts. Haven only intends for their relationship to last for six months. But he ends up with a surprise that will ...

Natalie Quinn has always known exactly where she stands with Ethan Foster. Off-limits. Untouchable. Her brother’s best friend—and the man who never looked twice. Until one night changed everything. Now she’s staring at two pink lines on a Tuesday morning… carrying the baby of the one man she was never supposed to have. Ethan Foster is the kind of first responder who keeps his cool when everything else is falling apart. In a crisis, he’s steady, controlled, unshakable. But Natalie? She’s the one thing he’s never been able to handle. When he finds out she’s pregnant, Ethan ...

I was on the run, hiding from a man who wanted to hurt me. I didn't even realize it, but they were the only men with the power to save me. I can't help noticing the strange, attractive men hiding in every corner. Were they sent by my ex as some type of trap? I need to find out more, but am I ready to give up everything once I hear the truth? Can six men really love me equally? And can I love them back?

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years is a trusted and essential resource for new and experienced parents alike. You'll find practical guidance on caring for the new little one in your family, from birth to age 3. Inside you'll find evidence-based advice on giving your baby the best nutrition and introducing your toddler to solids, tips for forming healthy sleep habits, strategies for dealing with fussiness and tantrums, advice on establishing a secure bond with your child, monthly updates on your child's growth and development, and much more.