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With love and joy this book covers everything from how to set boundaries and maintain discipline while keeping lines of communication open with your children so that connection is never broken.

"A ... handbook for pregnancy and the first three months after birth that covers essential information for moms-to-be, helping them plan for childbirth and optimize their whole health (physical, mental, emotional) durihg this time. Based on interviews with 400+ health care providers, parents, and subject matter experts, it includes topics, checklists, and exercises that are presented in bite-sized chapters for easy reference."--Back cover

When doctors predicted her son would never speak or progress beyond the capacity of a toddler, Leisa's life was thrown into turmoil. Suddenly, her own hopes and dreams were put on hold, sidelined by a constant stream of appointments, decisions, and unforeseen responsibilities.In Hope Wins, Leisa describes the emotional and physical toll of caring for a child with special needs and provides practical tools for those who find themselves in challenging situations. As Leisa shares her own personal journey along with insights gained over years of experience, you will be encouraged and empowered to:Recognize caregiver fatigueTake stock and evaluate what really mattersAdvocate for your special needs childAcknowledge the needs of other family membersHold onto your own sense of purpose and identity Work effectively with service providersIdentify the effects of grief and find healingReceive God's offer of hope in difficult circumstances A must-read for those who care 'a whole, awful lot' about special needs families.

An enchanting collection of poetry and a wonderful gift for new parents.

When her daughter is prescribed diet after diet by doctors who label her "failure to thrive," Lewis wrestles with her own attitudes about food and cooking, emerging triumphant, spatula in hand. In Kitchen Medicine: How I Fed My Daughter out of Failure to Thrive, parents of picky eaters and caregivers of all kinds will find a kindred spirit.

Reviews the broad landscape of legal and practical issues facing parents and adolescents when using smart phones and online technologies.

A beautiful hard backed and fabric covered, colour illustrated journal that provides prompts to help parents chronicle amazing family experiences and unrepeatable moments from the first to the eighteenth year together. Record their growth, development and personality, precious family memories and the wonderful emotional journey.

An original graphic novel based on the IVF stories of its husband-and-wife authors and the 1-in-50 couples around the world like them. Conrad and Joanne met in their final year of university and have been virtually inseparable since then. For a while, it felt like they had all the time in the world. Yet now, when they are finally ready to have kids, they find that getting pregnant isn't always so easy. Ahead of them lies a difficult, expensive, and emotional journey into the world of assisted fertility, where each 'successful' implantation is followed by a two-week wait to see if the pregnancy takes. Join Joanne and Conrad, their friends, their family, their coworkers, and a stream of expert medical practitioners as they experience the highs and the lows, the tears and the laughter in this sensitive but unflinching portrayal of the hope and heartbreak offered to so many by modern medicine.

Josephine speaks from her own personal tragedy of grieving her late mother whilst enduring the everyday rigmarole of caring for her new baby and 7-year-old daughter. Navigating the aftermath of the death of a loved one is a painful feat in itself, but throw in the responsibilities of motherhood and everyday life obstacles and it really can feel hopeless. From mental health to relationship issues the knock-on effect of death can be vast for those left behind.In Life's A B*tch & Then You Die Josephine speaks candidly about her experience of this "new world" of grief and shares tips and guidance, including first hand feedback from others grieving, on what can be expected socially, emotionally and financially after losing someone close to you.As well as tips on things from social awkwardness to writing eulogies, Josephine shares with her readers a collection of heartfelt poems written throughout various stages of her own grieving process as a mother, daughter, sister and partner. This is not just a book for those grieving but also an insight into grief for anyone hoping to comfort and support a friend, partner or family member throughout this unpredictable journey.

This book is a little reminder to every parent and NICU baby that you are not alone. The journey may be long, but perseverance is the key to get through this obstacle. As a mom that experienced having a baby rushed to the NICU before ever being able to hold after her delivery, I know there is a unique grief that you experience. You have to acknowledge the grief and the pain then focus on the lessons you will learn along the way. The NICU taught me so much about my baby and how to care for her and I'm grateful for the pain, the lessons and the tears and at the end of the day, I say Lord, I Thank You!