Graviditet og foreldreskap

Teenagers - you love them to pieces, but sometimes you feel like the pieces are falling apart. Look no further for the help you need. Boundaries with Teens will help you establish wise and loving limits that make a positive difference in your teen, in the rest of your family, and in you.The teen years: relationships, peer pressure, school, dating, character. To help teenagers grow into healthy adults, parents and youth workers need to teach them how to take responsibility for their behavior, their values, and their lives.From bestselling author and counselor Dr. John Townsend, Boundaries with Teens is the expert insight and guidance you need to help your teens take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions and gain a deeper appreciation and respect both for you and for themselves.With wisdom and empathy, Dr. Townsend applies biblically based principles for the challenging task of guiding your children through the teen years. Using the same principles he used to successfully raise two teens, he shows you how to:Deal with disrespectful attitudes and impossible behavior in your teenSet healthy limits and realistic consequencesBe loving and caring while establishing rulesDetermine specific strategies to deal with problems both big and smallDiscover how boundaries make parenting teens better today!Plus, check out Boundaries family collection of books dedicated to key areas of life dating, marriage, raising young kids, and leadership. Workbooks and Spanish editions are also available.

Children have always been close to the heart of God and as followers of Jesus it is our responsibility to protect, nurture, and pass our faith to children. In Small Matters: Why Children are Such a Big Deal, authors Greg Nettle and Santiago ';Jimmy' Mellado offer a model of discipleship that encourages parents to raise up the next generation to be deeply committed to and in love with Jesus.When we awaken to the fact that children between the ages of four and fourteen are the most likely to make a decision to follow Jesus, and that the discipleship that children receive forms their future, it will transform the way we view children, invest in them, reach out to them, teach them and ultimately, empower them to be disciples of Jesus.In recent history the church has embraced a model of discipleship that encourages parents to ';Bring your children to us and we will disciple them. And, by the way, we would love it if you would help.' This model is ineffective as much as it is unbiblical. It is imperative that the church today shifts to a new model of discipleship that encourages parents to ';Disciple your children as your primary responsibility. And, we (the church) would love to help.'Because our world is becoming more and more sensitive to the needs of children, a reflection of the heart of God, it provides those of us who follow Jesus with an unprecedented opportunity to disciple children in our homes, in our churches, in our communities and throughout the world. Now more than ever people are willing to invest in the cause of children through new church planting, equipping children's ministries, child sponsorshipall of which are committed to holistic child development.

The true story of a single mother's love and perseverance, her son's autism diagnosis with its challenges and gifts, and their triumph together over life's toughest obstacles. Journey with Emily Colson--daughter of Chuck Colson--as she takes you from her darkest days of pain to her adventure through life. With candor and wit, she shares about her personal battles and heartbreak when, as a suddenly single mother, she discovered her only child has autism. Emily illuminates the page with imagery--making you laugh, making you cry, inspiring you to face your own challenges.Along the way, we discover that Max's disability does not so much define who he is, but reveals who we are. Dancing with Max is not a fairy tale with a magical ending. It's a real-life story of grace and second chances and fresh starts in spite of life's hardest problems. And Max? Max will make you fall in love with life all over again, leaving you dancing with joy.This is the story that will inspire you to "e;get up and live,"e; to break free of the barriers that threaten to constrict your life. And this is the young man who will capture, even change, your heart.Includes contributions from Chuck Colson, in his most personal writing since Born Again, as he details how Max's resilient spirit unraveled his thinking and brought out his tender side as a grandfather.

"e;Rarely do I ever find myself agreeing with everything I read in a book. But Parenting the Wholehearted Child is the book I wish I'd written. Jeannie has given parents a profound gift within its pages."e;-Kathie Lee Gifford, actress, singer, playwright, songwriter, and co-host of the Today Show's Fourth Hour Your kids aren't perfect. And you don't have to be either. Are you exhausted from the pressure to be a perfect parent raising perfect children in this imperfect world? Do you ever wonder, "e;How did these precious children get stuck with a parent like me?"e; If so, let these grace-drenched pages saturate your heart with God's unfailing love while also equipping you to be a vessel of God's unconditional love to your children.With authenticity, conviction, and a lively sense of humor, Jeannie guides you on a transformative journey into raising wholehearted-not perfect-children, who live from the freedom found in being wholeheartedly loved (and liked!) by God.Parenting the Wholehearted Child equips you with biblical wisdom and practical ideas to teach your children that they are fully accepted by God, not because of anything they do or don't do but because of everything Jesus has already done for them.Woven throughout the book is the good news that it is God's extravagant grace-not your perfect performance-that transforms the hearts of children.

Discover the power, joy, and love of living "e;hands free"e; from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford. Hands Free Mama is the digital society's answer to finding balance in a media-saturated, perfection-obsessed world.If technology is the new addiction, then multi-tasking is the new marching order. We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and spend more time looking into electronic screens than into the eyes of our loved ones. With our never-ending to-do lists and jam-packed schedules, it's no wonder we're distracted.But this isn't the way it has to be. Special education teacher and mother Rachel Macy Stafford says enough is enough. Tired of losing track of what matters most in life, Rachel began practicing simple strategies that enabled her to momentarily let go of largely meaningless distractions and engage in meaningful soul-to-soul connections. She started a blog to chronicle her endeavors and soon saw how both external and internal distractions had been sabotaging her happiness and preventing her from bonding with the people she loves most.Finding balance doesn't mean giving up all technology forever. And it doesn't mean forgoing our jobs and responsibilities. What it does mean is seizing the little moments that life offers us to engage in real and meaningful interaction. It means looking our loved ones in the eye and giving them the gift of our undivided attention, leaving the laundry till later to dance with our kids in the rain, and living a present, authentic, and intentional life despite a world full of distractions.So join Rachel and go hands-free. Discover what happens when you choose to open your heart - and your hands - to the possibilities of each God-given moment.

When I found out my wife, Christine, was pregnant, I had no idea what I was thinking or feeling, and no clue what I should be thinking or feeling. Christine had daily heart-to-hearts with her girlfriends and a stack of parenting books by her bed. I had lots of questions with no answers. So I started writing. It was either that, or try to ignore the whole thing - a choice that became increasingly difficult as Christine's belly became increasingly swollen.Rookie Dad is the story of a young husband and father learning how to pay attention to his family's changing size and shape. It's a story filled with hard questions, with laughter and tears, and with the unexpected joy of first-time fatherhood. It's my story - the story of how I became a dad.

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. A new reference book for prospective parents, this clear, helpful and easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. It also includes appendices of the top ten names through the centuries and the most popular celebrity names.

THE FAT LADIES CLUB met at antenatal classes and became firm friends. This book is the result of their shared experiences of first-time pregnancy. Nothing is left out, so be prepared to read about their emotions, hormones and bodily changes - some humorous, some horrendous - as the ladies get ready for motherhood. Forget the textbook theory and settle down for what amounts to an eavesdrop into their girly chats. Did they get stretch marks - how many, where and what were they like? What happened to their sex lives? Did 'it' feel the same afterwards? When did they first feel like a mum? Other books give you the factual stuff but this alternative guide to the real ins and outs of pregnancy gives advice which all women will learn from.

Living with teenagers can be more stressful and emotional than anything parents have previously experienced. While there are dozens of books on development in young children, books on adolescent development and how to cope are almost non-existent. Kate Figes redresses the balance. Based on the advice of experts and interviews with parents and their children, this informed and practical analysis of the difficulties young people face growing up today will be essential reading for any parent.

Learning to talk is probably the greatest milestone in a child's development: a deeply moving and often hilarious experience for all parents. In this charming and informative book, Britain's leading expert on the English language talks you through every stage in your child's language development. Over thirty years after its original publication, this new and updated edition of Listen to your Child shows us that while the world our children are growing up in may have changed, one thing has not: parents still need to listen. Gathering decades of research from psychologists and linguists, Professor Crystal shows how the more we know about language acquisition - from 'cooking' and 'babbling' to melodic 'scribble talk' and simple words and then to incessant chatter - the more there is to delight in.From birth to the early school years, Listen to your Child provides a painless introduction to the study of child language acquisition as well as invaluable advice for parents.

Charlotte Moore has three children: the two oldest, George and Sam, are autistic; the youngest Jake is not. In this extraordinary book, which combines personal memoir with the most recent known information on this most fascinating and elusive of conditions, she describes the circumstances of their birth, behaviour, diagnosis, treatment - and brilliantly conveys what daily life is like for a family with autism. It's an invaluable book for anyone with an interest in childhood and child development.

Every day the newspapers lament the problems facing our children - broken homes, pressures to eat and drink, the stress of exams. The same issues are discussed in every pub and at every dinner party. But is life really more difficult for children than it was, and if so why? And how can we make it better? This book, which is a result of a two year investigation by the Children's Society and draws upon the work of the UK's leading experts in many fields, explores the main stresses and influences to which every child is exposed - family, friends, youth culture, values, and schooling, and will make recommendations as to how we can improve the upbringing of our children. It tackles issues which affect every child, whatever their background, and questions and provides solutions to the belief that life has become so extraordinarily difficult for children in general.The experts make 30 specific recommendations, written not from the point of view of academics, but for the general reader - above all for parents and teachers. We expect publication to be a major event and the centre of widespread media attention.

There is a new five-step secret to an automatic 'switch off' for your baby's crying.Dr Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by all parents - how to calm a crying baby in a matter of seconds. A gentle antidote to rigid routines, Baby Bliss is a wonderful blend of ancient and modern advice and wisdom. Bringing your baby home for the first time is often a worrying time, so give yourself a little support and feel happy in the knowledge that your baby will feel calm and content if you follow Dr Karp's simple advice. With pragmatic guidance and simply suggested baby schedules Baby Bliss's tips can be easily applied by both mothers and fathers. Dr. Harvey Karp's successful method includes these revolutionary concepts . . . The Calming Reflex: The automatic rest switch to stop any baby crying in the first few months of life. The Cuddle Cure: The Five S's that can calm even the most colicky of infants, including 'swaddling' and 'shhh' for soothing sounds Night-time peace: The simple routines that will help baby (and parent) to relax and sleep through the night ...and there'll be no more tears before bedtime.'Karp has devoted his entire career to babies and part of the appeal of Karp's methods for calming babies is that they don't require anything fancy . . . any blanket will do' The New York Times

"e;Jo's pioneering 'spaced soothing' technique is a failsafe method that teaches babies to enjoy their sleep and empowers parents to understand their babies better."e; - Made for MumsBaby Secrets will guide you through the early weeks of your baby's life and take you into the blissful world of nighttime peace. Help your baby to find a calmer night time routine through a unique and proven method of intermittent soothing.Unlock top maternity nurse and sleep expert Jo Tantum's secrets, just as Barbara Want did when she gave birth to twins and found herself completely unprepared. You too can begin a happy, flexible routine based on your baby's natural patterns. Discover: The secrets of sleeping through the night How to cope with more than one How to calm their crying Simple feeding routines Flexible nap timesThis is the ultimate first-time-parenting guide, covering all aspects of caring for your baby. Jo's approach is warm, empowering for you as a parent and easy to follow and, as Barbara will testify, it works!

Jengelen, niet luisteren en boze buien horen bij jonge kinderen. Maar als uw 3-jarige dochtertje niet ophoudt met krijsen omdat zij geen tv meer mag kijken, wat is dan verstandig om te doen? Hoe te reageren als uw 5-jarig zoontje zijn jongere zusje een duw heeft gegeven, nadat ze zijn speelgoed heeft afgepakt? En als u uw zoontje naar de gang stuurt omdat hij zijn zusje heeft geslagen, maar hij komt steeds de woonkamer weer in, wat moet u dan? Wat kunt u doen als uw kind zich misdraagt in de supermarkt? Hoe kunnen kinderen geholpen worden beter met boosheid om te gaan? En hoe kunnen ouders de sociale vaardigheden van hun kinderen helpen vergroten in het samenspelen met andere kinderen?In Pittige jaren geeft Carolyn Webster-Stratton antwoord op deze vragen. Het zijn inderdaad pittige jaren, de tijd waarin ouders kinderen in de leeftijd van 2 tot 8 jaar opvoeden. Pittig in de zin van soms zwaar en heftig, maar ook in de zin van levendig, vol met voorvallen waar ouders later met vertedering op terugkijken, of hartelijk om kunnen lachen, Bij het bespreken van de problemen maakt klinisch psycholoog Carolyn Webster-Stratton gebruik van meer dan 25 jaar ervaring in het werken met ouders van jonge kinderen. Zij geeft niet alleen oplossingen, maar licht ook op een heel praktische manier de achtergrond toe van de gewenste aanpak.Pittige jaren is geschreven vanuit de unieke combinatie van een rijke praktijkervaring met een grondige kennis van de wetenschappelijke achtergrond van opvoeden. Voor menig ouder zal dit boek een veilige en wijze gids zijn bij het oplossen van opvoedingsproblemen.Ouders over Pittige jaren:"e;Hij is rustiger, liever en denkt nu ook aan anderen. Maar het komt niet vanzelf, je moet er wel iets voor doen"e;"e;Een praktische manier om als opvoeders samen aan de slag te gaan."e;"e;Elke dag spelen met je kind maakt een wereld van verschil: het zorgt voor een stevige basis en vertrouwen in elkaar."e;

Dit boek biedt een vrijwel compleet overzicht van de actuele kennis op het gebied van bekkeninstabiliteit: rug en bekkenklachten die tijdens de zwangerschap of de bevalling kunnen ontstaan. In heldere bewoordingen lees je: wat bekkeninstabiliteit precies is, waardoor je het kunt krijgen, welke klachten zich hierbij voordoen, wat je er zelf aan kunt doen (handigheidjes en hulpmiddelen), wanneer het verstandig is om naar een deskundige te gaanDaarnaast schenkt dit boek aandacht aan oefentherapieen en alternatieve geneeswijzen. Maar ook nietmedische aspecten, zoals arbeidsongeschiktheid en de wet en regelgeving, komen aan de orde. Het boek wordt afgesloten met een overzicht van vaak gestelde vragen, een woordenlijst en websites die je kunt raadplegen als je meer specifieke informatie wilt.

Does your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you at a loss as to what to do about it? This navigational tool, written by eminent clinical psychologist Sam Cartwright-Hatton, gives guidance on what you can do to give your child the best chance of recovery, as well as offering insight into the often complicated system of mental healthcare. Covering practical issues such as diet and routine, as well as more specialized medical information - from the professionals you might encounter to the prescriptions offered - this book is an A to Z guide for parents of anxious or depressed children and will help you maximize your child's likelihood of a happy, confident future.

Manic cake-baking at midnight. After-school activities and young social lives that require dedicated and complex organisation. Mother-of-the-birthday-boy meltdowns. No Sex. No Nights out. No Sleep. Ever.What's wrong with this picture? That's the question Judith Warner asked herself after taking a good, hard look at the world of modern motherhood, at anxious women at work and in bed with unhappy husbands.By moving personally between the worlds of stay-at-home and working motherhood, interviewing numerous women and reading and seeing what our popular culture and politicians had to offer on the subject of motherhood in our time, Warner comes to a stark conclusion: that what is now happening in the culture of motherhood is nothing less that perfect madness. Written in a lively, accessible and often amusing tone, this is a book that all mothers will be able to relate to.

Do your kids sometimes make you feel as if your head is going to explode? Have you ever yelled until you were hoarse? Do you have days when you feel like making a run for the airport? Why is it so hard to be the parent you'd like to be? Nigel Latta, bestselling parenting author, clinical psychologist and father of two, knows full well the challenges of being a parent. Loved for his clear and refreshingly down-to-earth parenting advice, Nigel takes the guilt out of being a parent with his 10 simple rules. Tackling all the common areas that frequently become family battlegrounds, including sleep, eating, potty training and discipline, Nigel will help you through the first 10 years with your kids - and make sure that you actually really enjoy each other's company!Nigel's 10 rules include, 'Kids Need Fences', 'Be Consistent-ish', 'Embrace Chaos', 'Feed the Good, Starve the Bad' and 'All Behaviour is Communication'. Written with humour, insight and wisdom, this essential guide is the perfect companion for any overstretched parent who wishes their family life were easier and more enjoyable.

For many parents the first few months after a baby's birth can be a time of shock and adjustment as well as personal joy. Fatigue, confusion and feelings of incompetence are as common as the delight and pride which are part of having a baby.In this friendly, accessible guide, Christine and Peter Hill take over from where other pregnancy books stop and before baby books begin. They provide a vast amount of practical and down-to-earth guidance on: - What to expect in hospital and afterwards at home- How to cope with persistent crying- Dealing with feelings of depression and isolation- Looking after yourself as well as your baby- How to maintain fulfilling relationships with parents and friends- When and when not to return to work. Drawing on the experiences of over 5,000 mothers - and fathers - with new babies, and now fully updated, this authoritative guide is both reassuring and fun to read.

James Van Praagh is one of the most famous psychics in the world, whose extraordinary gift enables him to bridge heaven and earth. Drawing on nearly three decades of spirit communication, in Growing Up in Heaven he takes us on a powerful, emotional and ultimately inspiring journey to the other side. With compassion and insight, he offers a detailed portrayal of a child's soul on its journey from this world to the next. Through true stories and messages from those who have passed over, he explains the unbreakable bond between parent and child while offering us an amazing vision of heaven.Van Praagh proves that love transcends the physical and material planes of this world, and offers compelling evidence that our departed ones, however young and tragically taken, will always be a part of our lives.

There is no doubt that breast is best and it is the most natural way of feeding your baby. The majority of mothers approach breastfeeding with an optimism and a desire to succeed but in many cases this soon disintegrates into failing milk supplies and sore nipples. No one ever tells you how difficult and painful it can be. is the usual cry from a new mother. Now you can have help permanently on hand in your own home. Fully updated and packed with practical advice on every aspect of breastfeeding - from positioning your baby correctly and latching-on to timing and successful weaning -THEN NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST BOOK OF BREASTFEEDING offers solutions to the kind of day-day problems and emotional concerns that affect breastfeeding women every day. Written by a counsellor with fifteen year experience and published in association with Britain's largest chidbirth charity, this book will give you the confidence to make your baby's first months happy and trouble-free for both of you.

Your child's first days at school and nursery are exciting times, but they can be very daunting - for both your child and yourself.In this book, Gina Ford helps you calm any fears with practical advice on preparing your child to be confident and capable of taking these important new steps.Find out how to:- Lessen separation anxiety and regressive behaviour- Help your child develop social skills and make friends- Prepare your child for the new routines and environments- Equip your child with the behavioural and mental skills they will need for the best startWith practical exercises for developing skills, plus detailed advice on overcoming any difficulties you might face, this book will ensure that both you and your child are fully prepared for this new stage in your lives.

Do you wish your child had more confidence?Would you like to help them handle problems better at school or at home?Would you like to give your child the life skills to thrive in the face of change and challenge?Naomi Richards, the UK's leading kids coach, has been working with children and their parents for 8 years. Just as adults benefit from a life coach or a mentor at work, so too can children. By being your child's life coach you can help your child handle challenges such as making and keeping friends, dealing with bullying or peer pressure, sibling rivalry, getting homework done or dealing with a major change, such as moving schools or parents separating.In The Parents' Toolkit Naomi shares the key life tools she uses and teaches so that you can help your child successfully navigate childhood challenges and grow up into a happy, confident and resilient young adult. Her coaching tools include teaching your child positive self-talk, simple problem-solving techniques to encourage your child to arrive at the right solution to an issue, and specific advice for you as a parent to hone your own listening and coaching skills. Aimed at parents with children aged 5+, The Parents' Toolkit includes real-life examples and suggestions as to what to actually say when coaching your child. Essential advice for all parents wanting to give their children the best start in life.

Is anxiety making your child's life a misery - causing problems at school, difficulties in making friends or facing new experiences, even affecting their physical health? Anxiety is a curse that can cast a damning spell over your child's life. But there is a solution. Chronic anxiety is a serious problem which may be general, or a specific anxiety about taking exams or doing sums, or a phobia about anything from trains or spiders to eating in public or going to the toilet. It can be treated successfully, and David Lewis offers practical and effective advice to parents of anxious children. By applying this straightforward advice and by being positive, patient and persistent you can banish anxiety and transform your child into a happy, confident person.

Be the parent you want to be with Parenting Made Easy.Parenting coach Sue Atkins has helped thousands of parents build stronger relationships with their children using her straightforward strategies. In this practical guide she shares her positive methods to help you parent with confidence and raise motivated, well-behaved and happy kids.- Develop your childrens' self-esteem- Turn conflicts into conversations- Encourage independence and good behaviour- Be confident and positive in your abilities as a parent

Bach Flower Remedies is a system of natural healing for the relief of negative attitudes and moods which not only hinder one's enjoyment of life, but are regarded as contributory factors in the cause of physical and emotional suffering.They were discovered during the 1930s by the late Dr. Edward Bach, an eminent physician who devoted his life to the cause and cure of disease.The result of his life's work were 38 harmless remedies made from nonpoisonous plants and herbs of the countryside, each pertaining to aspects of human nature, personality and states of mind. The Bach Flower Remedies have deservedly earned themselves a reputation of excellence and are now used extensively throughout the world.Growing Up with Bach Flower Remedies shows how the system of healing can help babies, children and adolescents during the turbulent years of youth. The book takes the reader through all the stages of childhood, including developmental progress, illness, schooling, behavior, puberty, examinations and the various other milestones when emotional support is needed.Growing Up with Bach Flower Remedies is a book designed for parents, but also makes an excellent source of reference for therapists, teachers, nursery nurses, grand-parents and guardians - anyone who has an active interest in caring for children of all ages.

Children of all ages can be devastated by the news that their parents are splitting up. Even those who have been living in a highly conflictual situation are often shocked by their parents' final decision to separate. For most children, separation means major changes to family life and often losing a parent. The long-term impacts of divorce are now widely recognised with increasing chances of problems at school, criminal behaviour, problems in their own relationships and mental illness.This guide will provide you with clear advice and guidance on how to minimise the impact of your relationship breakdown on your children. Including:- An explanation of the age-specific issues that children face when they find out their family is breaking up- Professional comment, stories and quotes from children- Checklists and case studiesAcknowledging the personal difficulties faced by the adult who has made the decision to leave, as well as the adult who feels they are being abandoned, this sensitive, accessible guide is a must for all parents going through divorce or separation who are concerned for their children.

First there was the Toddler Taming phenomenon - now this is the sequel every parent has been waiting for...Dr Christopher Green has written Beyond Toddlerdom for all those parents in need of calm and wise advice on parenting the 5-12 year age group. The 5-12s have to face a number of developmental hurdles. They become aware of the world outside the home. They will start school, make friends, take up hobbies and develop personal interests. They may move house, may live through a parental divorce, and will develop personality patterns that will stay with them for life. It is an important time.Writing with his usual humourous, practical and down-to earth style, Chris Green draws on his many years of expertise as a paediatrician, father and grandfather to enable parents to understand their child's needs and development during their pre-teen years. He takes full account of all the physical, psychological and sociological influences that are of importance during this time - and helps parents to make appropriate decisions about everything from friends to homework, sibling rivalry to positive discipline. Beyond Toddlerdom is the ideal companion to Chris Green's Toddler Taming 'bible' and is a must for every parent.

Do you need to help your baby or child to sleep through the night, overcome fussiness around food, succeed with potty training or stop tantrums? Kathryn s step-by-step advice will give you new confidence as a parent and quickly and easily help your child:- Sleep through the night- Try new foods and enjoy healthy eating- Transform challenging behaviours and habits - Potty train with easeWith advice for different issues and ages, Kathryn will guide you through the three-day plan relevant to you and help you put your family back on track.Kathryn's 3-day plans work on the basis that it normally takes a child three days to settle into a new routine. On day 1 she helps you to identify the cause of the issue, to choose the right positive bespoke solution clearly outlined in her book and to begin to implement it. On this first day the new routine will feel new and unfamiliar to you and your child. On day 2 the new routine will start to be more familiar and by the end of day 3 the change will be accepted by your child and a fresh start will begin to unfold for you all. Essential advice for parents with children aged 6 months to 6 years.