First Time Parent

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An Instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller “This book is for any parent who has ever struggled under the substantial weight of caregiving—which is to say, all of us. Good Inside is not only a wise and practical guide to raising...

We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men.

Maybe it's a bit unexpected, or maybe you’ve been trying for a while now, but all of a sudden it’s true - you’re going to be a father! No matter how you are currently feeling, one thing is for sure — your life is about to change forever. NEW DAD HACKS will help you, But this doesn't have to be overwhelming or derailing. You don't have to struggle through these next months and wind up learning all the lessons the hard way.

Real Help for Real Moments in Foster Care When you don’t know what to do, this book is here to help. Parenting a child in foster care comes with unique challenges that most parenting books don’t cover. Between trauma responses, court dates, system constraints, and well-meaning advice that...

Having your first child is terrifying. You know people have been having babies forever, so it can't be that hard—but then again, everyone won't stop telling you how impossibly hard it will be. You know your life is about to change drastically, but you don't quite understand what that means. You think you want to be a parent, but... what if you don't like it? And if that weren't enough stress, the minute the social media algorithm even suspects you might be pregnant, you're bombarded with ads designed to keep you afraid: Buy this or your baby will never sleep. Buy this or your baby won't ...

A 360-degree guide to pregnancy for first-time parents—demystify your doubts and make healthy choices for yourself and your baby. From the wild surprise that brings tears of joy to a gradual, somewhat anxious, realization that things are going to change, pregnancy is a roller-coaster of emotions, expectations, and the promise of a new life.

Toddlers don’t come with a manual, but here’s the next best thing. We’re Parenting a Toddler! is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, with tons of practical strategies and sympathy for first-time parents. Get sound advice and funny stories from a four-time parent who’s been in the toddler trenches, covering key situations from eating, sleeping, and tantrums, to potty training, communication, and so much more.

Don't you wish Childbirth was a joyous, quick and pain-free occasion? Instead women are subjected to increased contraction pain due to restricted movement, long inductions with pit and pushing positions that instigate tearing. For twenty years, veteran Childbirth Educator Mindy Cockeram has been educating pregnant woman about how to avoid labor pitfalls. Let her help you unravel the secrets to a faster and easier birth. You will find answers to the following: How to Aim for the Kind of Labor You Want Losing the Fear and Keeping the Risks in Perspective Understanding the Labor 'Roadmap' ...

Potty train your child confidently, quickly, and successfully--even as a first-time parent! Are you nervous about potty training? Worried that you don't know enough to see it through to the end? Concerned that you don't have enough time to devote to it? This positive, practical, easy-to-follow...

The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began...

Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier to listen to and new-family friendlier than ever - packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.

Your first pregnancy is an exciting time in life! It can also be a bit terrifying. You have many questions and you don’t know what to expect. Questions like, how do you choose the right OB-GYN? What foods can you eat? What if I go into labor earlier? Every new parent goes through this. Some parents tuck these thoughts away but there’s a better way to get rid of the anxiety. You get informed. You make the choice to educate yourself about what you don’t know. It takes time and effort but it’s worth it. And that’s what this book will help you do.

A revolutionary new parenting method by the New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. Every parent is capable of raising happy, healthy, and emotionally grounded children. Despite this, too many of us struggle along the journey. From the fast-changing...

The essential handbook for all things first-year father is now fully updated and revised. Not only will new dads get a month-by-month guide to their baby’s development, men listening to The New Father will learn how they change, grow, and develop over the first 12 months of fatherhood. In each chapter, Brott focuses on What’s Going On with the Baby; What You’re Going Through; What’s Going On with Your Partner; You and Your Baby; Family Matters; and more.

Brought to you by Penguin. The audio edition of Your Baby Week by Week by Dr Caroline Fertleman, read by Willow Nash. The bestselling week-by-week baby guide from birth until six months, the ultimate baby development book for new parents. The first six months with a new baby is a special and...

First-Time Parents Guide. Simplified practical steps to becoming a happy parent to a joyful newborn baby. It is a beginner’s guide for all new parents, who have no clue what to do in the first few months of having their baby. Celebrate your parenthood achievements. First-Time Parents Guide: The Book for New Parents is an inspiring and engaging guidebook that will help you discover: Best ways to bond with your baby, sleeping tricks, diaper topics, homeschooling tips, and more.

Feeling unsure about your role during pregnancy? You’re not alone. Most first-time dads face uncertainty - but with the right guidance, that anxiety can turn into confidence. This practical, relatable guide is your companion through every stage of pregnancy. With clear advice and supportive insights, it shows you how to be present, helpful, and ready - mentally and emotionally - for fatherhood.

From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times...

New York Times Bestseller The Future is Emotionally Intelligent From two early childhood experts, an essential guidebook that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a...

An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It. Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay “Sometimes I think about how much...