every mom NEEDS this for her child
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Being a mom of 3 kids under the age of 6, i must have purchased HUNDREDS of cups throughout these years. I came across these funtainers and thought i would give them a try. Im SO glad i did.  First of all they keep the drink cold for up to 12 hours. So on a 95 degree day my daughters' go to school and come home still having cold drinks! I qlso also have an 18 month that loves to drop and bang thing. This cup has been dropped over 30 times on floors, sidewalks, etc and still holds up with no wear.
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This book is a must have for all moms!  I went to work right a way once I got the book.  My daughter (4 months) really enjoyed watching me make her baby food.  Annabel Karmel is brilliant! I have other books of hers and love them.  She has great ideas for all ages and makes it fun to provide the best for your child. There is no need to go out and buy all kinds of equipment.  She makes it very simple.
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My children are 14 months apart and are now 3 1/2 and 27 months.  This book was just out right before my 2 year old was born.  My friends and I (19 children under age 4) all wish we had this when our first ones were born.  She does not judge you, she helps you.  The sleeping through the night recommendations are child and parent friendly (read 5 sleep researcher books in addition to this one).  The breast vs. bottle feeding combination actually works and the only place I have ever seen it.  No matter what get the page where it tells you what physical actions could indicate what conditions.  For example, pulling legs up to stomach and high pitched scream, check for gas!!!  Considering I have the un-grandma as my mother, I really needed this.  It was as if I had a wise old grandmother at my side.  Highly recommmend it.
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I have been having trouble getting my 11 week old daughter to sleep since about her third week in this world.  She seemed to have colic, but is just starting to come out of that phase.  I have not finished reading the book and already want to shout its praises and buy a copy for every new mom.  In one day, I was able to get my daughter to sleep for two naps and her night time sleep session without nursing her, rocking her or walking her, just by reading the cues put forth in the book.  Please buy this book and read it before you give birth.  It will save you some tears...I guarantee it.  I no longer think my infant had colic, I believe she was overtired and overstimulated.
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I had a hardback copy of this when I was pregnant with my first child.  I found it so useful, that I began buying a copy for every new mother I purchased a baby gift for.  It is a great resource for new moms or even those having additional children cause it's a great refresher!  Love that it's paperback.  Easy to hold and read while nursing.  Every mother I've purchased one for has said how useful it is.  Easy to find topics in a flash, to answer their questions quickly and with clinically proven techniques and everyday useful info.
3296044
Such a wonderful book explaining the different roles of working moms to our little ones, with a great message that we are there when they need us. Every working mom's child should own this book!
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I have been a long time benefactor of Lori Mihalich-Levins blog and would have benefitted so much from her course if it had been available when I had my first child. Although one can cobble together info from the pediatrician, miscellaneous mom groups, relatives and friends, it is oftentimes hard to find peers for the corporate working mother and there just isn't that much information and support available that addresses our specific needs and lifestyle. Loris book is a collection of knowledge from experts on all aspects of this process, from planning maternity leave to managing your calendar, workload and relationships upon your return to work. Also, the book is filled with tips to manage all of the logistics involved in having a caregiver for your child or children, running your household and focusing on what matters. The advice on pumping at work and pumping on work travel is so important!! This is a must have resource for the working mom or anyone who is supporting a working mom- partners, grandparents, etc.
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Love it! I ordered twos (one  for me and one for a friend) This is a must for every mom!
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This is a very good idea for parents of children with special needs. It contains places to fill in all the information that someone other than yourself would need if your child was away from home. Grandma and Grandpa have all the phone numbers, contacts, likes and dislikes, bedtime, and more, all at their fingertips.
Far from being a strictly professionally oriented book, there's also places for likes and dislikes, daily routines, and places to fill in behaviors ("When I'm sad I...") and to fill in what would make the child feel certain ways ("these are situations that I feel aggressive/sad/happy/etc."). It would also be a great thing to have if your child ever needed to be hospitalized - the nurses and doctors would know exactly what your child needs, what medications s/he's taking, allergies, dietary needs, cultural considerations, etc.
This is an invaluable book if you have a child with needs that perhaps cannot communicate these things to a caregiver. I bought one for my daughter, who is autistic. The next time she visits family, this book will go with her, so that no one has any doubt about what they should do in any given situation. I highly recommend it!
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I don't know how I lived without this before. This has helped me so much on my daily routine! I'm a media artist and I work on computer and iPad a lot. And being a mom doesn't make it easier. I'm able to breastfeed my kid while I work if I need to. You can work anywhere and on practically any surface.
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What can I say?  This is the third copy I've bought. It was given to me when I had my first daughter and I gave a copy when our grandson was born. I think every mom should have a copy.  I'm so glad I found the electronic version!
4276311
This is one of my favorite parenting tools.  I keep it on my sink and pray the Scriptures and prayers over my kids every day.  It encourages me to pray for things I would never think of on my own.  This would be a great gift for a baby shower.
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This is the book I needed when my first child turned 1.  This is the book I REALLY NEEDED when she turned two.  Now she is 3.5, I have a 2nd child, and I FINALLY got the book I've needed all along!  Now I am gratefully devouring the collective wisdom of the many other parents who contributed to this book!  This is the book I want to give as a baby shower gift for every new mom.  "You may not need it the first year but you have no idea how much you'll appreciate it once your newborn gets a little older..."

Without having a word for it, I have been trying to practice gentle discipline all these years.  But I had no guide and no way to know if my techniques would eventually backfire on me in the long run.  I was doubting my philosophy, my approach, and generally felt like I was stumbling along in the dark.  (Probably a familiar feeling for many new parents.)

This book has helped me reaffirm what I already know and has also provided me with (welcome) encouragement to keep seeking those solutions that are unique to my family and each of my children.  This book is not a 12-step method that guarantees to transform your toddler into a perfectly-behaved automaton.  This book emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and you need to explore solutions to problems while also looking for underlying causes of problems.  This book is full of good ideas for how to approach situations while also helping me look at the bigger picture.  It helps me contemplate how my child learns best and how I can be a better model of self-discipline and positive, respectful behavior.

Most importantly, this book acknowledges that I'm not going to be perfect every day.  I'm going to make mistakes along the way, lose my cool, and sometimes I will fail to muster the patience and creativity needed in that moment.  But it doesn't mean I give up on the philosophy of non-violent parenting or consider myself an abject failure.

I don't know why I waited so long to get this book out of my wishlist and into my shopping cart!  I don't even remember what it cost but I would easily pay twice the price for all that I'm getting out of it.  And from now on I will be buying copies of this book for friends.  I won't be willing to loan out my copy for many years because I think even as my kids get older, I will refer back to it for some reminders and tips.

If you're having power struggles with your toddler and feeling like you want to rip their little arms off, this book will help you look at conflicts through a whole new lens and illuminate some stepping stones to where you want to be.

I highly recommend this book!
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This book has been absolutely vital to me for the last four months of my infant daughter's life. It helps keep me on track and remind me when her last feeding was and which side she nursed from last -- none of which I would remember on my own. It's also filled with tons of useful and helpful information about breastfeeding in general.

The "Mom's Corner" section is hugely motivating for me and helps get me outside and exercising every day.

And best of all, the "Baby Journal" section provides a daily baby diary that my daughter will one day be able to read.

This is the best and most useful, helpful gift you could give an expecting mom.
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If you have a son, you NEED this book. Don't ask questions or read more reviews. Just buy it, you won't be sorry and it will be so special to you as you read this to him or even just to yourself on those hard mommy days when you are questioning everything.
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there is no other parenting book you will need.  #SurprisedByMotherhood helps you believe in yourself as a parent. I know for me, living in the chaos created by myself has been one of the most integral parts of knowing that I am okay as a mom..

Get your copy, and go download the three sample chapters.  You will be blessed beyond measure.

Even if your mother days are over and you are a grandmother, or they haven't began yet and you are praying for a child or knowing you can't have children, praying for your friends that are mothers
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I have reccommended this book to all my new mom friends. This book saved me and my baby from insanity. I have a "Touchy" baby who was not easy the first 3 months, but after following Tracy's techniques my son has been and continues to be an excellent sleeper. All advice in this book was uselful from breastfeeding to taking care of the caregiver, or MOM. This was my bible and I have heard nothing but praise about it from each person who I have been able to pass it on to.
Use it as a guide. I had this and many books, but this one helped me the most. Everyone is different and every baby is different. Trust in your instinct and this book will give you the knowledge to go along with that.