A must read for any parents-to-be!
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A must read for any parents-to-be! Becoming a new parent can be a very daunting task, especially if you're hoping to raise a happy, confident, well-adjusted and well-mannered child. Emma does an amazing job of educating the reader on the main areas to be mindful of, which can be incorporated into ones personal parenting style. I'll be referring to this book for years to come!
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Lori's book fills a massive gap in the childbearing years genre--how to return to work gracefully, practically and with some sense of sanity! This book does an excellent job of giving moms crucial advice (on pumping, getting out the door, how to deal with the unexpected, and using leave as leadership) and at the same time, makes you feel as if you are sitting on her couch with a bunch of her wise mama friends, receiving their time-worn wisdom.  Her blend of the practical and the inspirational is what sets this book apart.  The writing is clear and concise and this book is literally packed with hundreds of best practices and tips to smooth out the challenges of this time of transition. All mothers need support after the baby arrives, and this gem is just what working mothers need!
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This book is filled with wonderful insights and tips! I've followed the Parent Hacks site since my kids were born over 8 years ago, and all of the Parent Hacks tips have been godsends.  I honestly don't know how I would have survived new parenthood without Parent Hacks (my kids are 13 months apart, so those first couple of years were a doozy).  This book encapsulates a collection of some of those best tips. The book is written in a fun, easy to read format that doesn't require you to sit down and process it all in one sitting (let's get real, when's the last time as a parent you got to "process" anything in one sitting?). You can just read a few hacks, have your mind blown, walk away, and come back to the book again as needed.

This is a GREAT book for an expecting parent, and would be a perfect baby shower gift.  I'm glad I accidentally discovered Parent Hacks when my kids were young, and I constantly refer parents to the site and will definitely now be referring them to the book!
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Penelope Leach continues to be the best resource for any parent whether you're having your first baby or more.  I am proud to be able to provide her insight and guidance to a new generation by purchasing her book for a friend's daughter.  I know firsthand how meaningful, helpful and reassuring her advice and knowledge is.  I've been complimented on my parenting skills througout my teenage son's life; people say "you should write a book."  I always tell them, "no need, Penelope Leach already wrote it."
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I kid you not; I feel as if God placed this book in my hands. In attempt to prune back commitments, I didn't originally plan to review this book. When a second opportunity came, I decided to take it. Im so glad I did! Of all the parenting books Ive read over the past three years, Im convinced this was the best.

"Growing Up Social" was not only challenging, inspiring, and empowering in its content; it was also a fun read. The 209 pages went fast because the information, stats, and anecdotes were so interesting. The back of the book explains what it is about: screens have hijacked many of our childrens lives as well as our familiess togetherness in general. As parents, its up to us to lead our children into a lifestyle that is healthy spiritually, socially, emotionally, mentally, and intellectually. When you really think about it, its scary that an excess of technology can negatively influences a childs life  permanently  in all these aspects.

This book helps parents make good choices about how to handle screen time in their homes. It also challenges them to look at their own technology consumption. In addition to explaining how you can raise a socially competent child, this book highlights healthy skills that every child needs to master: affection, appreciation, anger management, apology, and attention.

I marked many things in the book that stood out to me, but putting them all here would make this a very long blog post. Youd benefit to just get the book and read it. :)
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There is a lot of good information in this book, and I only wish that I had read this before my baby was born (because I had so little time to fully absorb the book while being a first time parent tending to a newborn).  I would have had many more restful days and nights if I had!  As with any parenting advice book, take this as a guide and not gospel and you'll love this book!
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What an amazing resource for parents and other adults with small children in their lives! The guide is chock full of insightful and inspirational ideas combined with proven methods to help us to become more authentic and happier people and thus in the process "Be the Wisdom" we want to see in our children. A must read for all parents and parents-to-be!
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A one-stop goldmine for new parents! After an extensive survey of  pregnancy resources, I was very pleased with the most recent edition of  Planning Your Pregnancy & Birth. Coming from one of the nation's top  authoritaties on OB/GYN care(ACOG), this handbook is ideal for expectant  parents, students, healthcare professionals, or anyone wanting to get  solid, current pregnancy details. Easy-to-read, comprehensive - with info.  ranging from preconception to postpartum to pregnancy loss - and chocked  full of clear illustrations and graphs, this resource contains loads of  helpful tips in every section (including checklists) and includes a section  on new father issues. Terms with easy-to-understand definitions, more  charts, and a fill-in section for you to keep track of your pregnancy, are  all included in the back of this book. I also found the smaller size and  paperback version (fits easily in most purses & briefcases) to be a  handy alternative to many of the larger, bulkier options on the market  today. Get this book and you won't need any others!
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Do you have kids?
Do you wish they came with a manual?

NOW THEY CAN WITH THIS BOOK!

Suggestions, information and activities are outlined to help you become a parent who:

*shows understanding
*offers unconditional love
*encourages and appreciates your child

AMAZING INSIGHT INTO WHAT MAKES A GREAT PARENT WHO HAS CHILDREN THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE AND LOVING.

You will learn how to:

*be a good role model
*set successful boundaries
*help build your child self-esteem
*productive ways to respond to disagreements
*and more

"Grab your copy of this book and
start taking your parenting skills to the next level!"

SOME REALLY GREAT ADVICE WITHIN THESE PAGES!
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START FROM TODAY MOVING FORWARD!
THIS BOOK IS WONDERFUL!
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I work as a doula, helping laboring and post-partum women as they navigate this time in their lives. Part of my job is educational, and I enjoy having a vast library of books and information that I can pass along to expecting and new parents.

When I read this book, I immediately put it into my list of resources for new parents. It's invaluable when it comes to understanding your baby. It saved me so much frustration because looking ahead, I can prepare for a fussy time, and during that fussy time, I can remind myself to be extra gracious with my little one as he is going through a 'wonder week'! I also have the iPhone app and it's a great 'on the go' tool - if I notice a little extra fussiness, I consult the app to see where we are in the timeline. The games and tools the book and app provide to work with/through the developmental leaps are great.

If you are an expectant parent, buy this book. If you are a new parent, buy this book. If you know someone who is either of those things, buy them this book!
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This book is a must read for anybody who is thinking about starting a family or has children.  It provides amazing insight into how to create a healthy environment from gestation thereafter for your children  and it may not be in the conventional way we have been taught over the last several years.  It also helps significantly to dispel lots of myths and miconceptions about  things like vaccines which is very reassuring as a new parent. The book is for sure to shock the vast majority of people.  It is a fast and easy read backed by real science and microbiology. It is time we made sense out of why our  population is being plagued by diseases which never used to affect us so severely or in such high quantities.
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This is an insightful book for aspiring parents, current parents or any grandparents.  We all have common sense, and the author taps into our own self-knowledge through anecdotes and analysis.  It's a fantastic read!
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I really enjoyed this book and have recommended it to many friends. It's refreshing to know others face similar challenges as I do AND that there are real solutions to be had! As a very busy mom of two and home business owner, I value quick, practical and useful advice for being the best parent I can be. Thanks for this great book!
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Wonderful read for parents in every stage of life.

I have been reading through this Parenting book over the past few weeks and I'm blown away and feeling rather broken by my parenting style.  I definitely need to parent with more grace and less law.

I really appreciate how Paul David Tripp encourages parents to get to the base of the issues by changing themselves, not expecting our children to change.  Our children are sinners and what they do doesn't have to be a reflection on us as parents, but more of the sin and brokenness in the world.

As parents, we need to be pointing our children to Christ in every opportunity that presents itself.  Boy do I have a lot of work to do!

I definitely recommend reading this book to all parents and I will be keeping it on my shelf for future reference.  Definitely is making me think!
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Loved this book! It was a great refresher before we had our 2nd child. I love how Kristin puts such a positive spin on childbirth, but also prepared you for any situation that may crop up. Easy to read, non-judgemental, very informative. Thumbs up all around! I can also tell you from personal experience that Kristin is a fabulous doula - so she doesn't just talk the talk but she walks the walk, and she writes from first hand experience. I highly recommend this book!
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Cannot recommend this book enough!! People say there is no book on parenting, but this is a close one! Especially for us first-timers, this explains why they would be more fussy than normal, and when. So when our child was fussy, it was so much easier to remember what I read and easier for me to stay calm. I read ahead so I know what to expect!
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"It's Not rocket science, It's Parenthood" is a must read parenting book. A BIG, BIG and BIGGER thank you to Ms. Jackson for writing this book. Having two kids under the age of four, reading this now was perfect timing, although there are golden nuggets even if they were both in their teens. From teaching self-control to rewarding to disciplining, this book will help shape how my wife and I approach raising our children as we nodded along with most, if not all, of what we read. So, so glad to have read this; I will be providing an update in about six months to show how things go!!!!

If you have kids, BUY this book now!!!