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A clinical psychologist's exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood. When Molly Millwood became a mother, she was fully prepared for what she would gain: an adorable baby boy; hard-won mothering skills; and a messy, chaotic, beautiful life. But what she did not expect was what she would lose: aspects of her identity, a baseline level of happiness, a general sense of wellbeing. And though she had the benefit of a...
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Introverted mothers face unique challenges. Jamie C. Martin lifts the false burdens and negative stereotypes off your shoulders, letting you know you're not alone. Martin shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other kindred-spirit moms. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration, combined with quotes and insights from four well-known introverted writers, point you back toward hope, laughter, and quiet joy.
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A book that aims to help parents better fulfill their role, to raise awareness of the issues, but also to realize the chance they have of being able to experience a formidable adventure with their child.
I wrote this book because I think many parents would like to know a few simple methods to overcome their anxieties in the face of this great responsibility. Some would like to try to understand what the role of a parent should be and how to achieve...
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Approximately 1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression after having a baby. Many more may experience depression during pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, OCD, and other mood disorders. Postpartum depression is, in fact, the most common pregnancy-related complication-yet confusion and misinformation about this disorder are still widespread. And these aren't harmless myths: the lack of clarity surrounding mothers' mental health challenges can have...
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From the celebrated author of The Dance of Anger comes an extraordinary book about mothering and how it transforms us -- and all our relationships -- inside and out. Written from her dual perspective as a psychologist and a mother, Lerner brings us deeply personal tales that run the gamut from the hilarious to the heart-wrenching. From birth or adoption to the empty nest, The Mother Dance teaches the basic lessons of motherhood: that we are not in...
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Of Mothers & Daughters explores the matrilineal bond, exposing the forced evolution of women into well-makers, and how it strips mothers of the right to be wrong. Of Mothers & Daughters lifts the veil from our vow to perfection, fearlessly wading through the woes of womanhood from birth to birth.
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Do you know too well the struggles of a child on the autism spectrum who can't seem to fit into the molds of traditional society? Do you identify with the grief of parents who don't understand why their child screeches like a pterodactyl or bear-crawls through the hallways? Do you feel the frustration and sadness from parents who mourn the simplicity of going to birthday parties and out to dinner? Do you recognize this story?
Author Amanda Irtz recognizes...
8) Maternidades
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Las madres urbanas del siglo XXI han sobrepasado los modelos existentes y en todos ellos persiste la tradición del amor materno. También sucede lo mismo en las madres no urbanas. Todas ellas están ahora involucradas en la corriente de las luchas de las mujeres, sea por decisión propia o porque la corriente las envuelve. Este libro enuncia diferentes nombres, distintas situaciones en las que una mujer es definida como madre de acuerdo a quién...
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TECH-OLOGY A Digitally New Way to Raise Happy Kids demystifies the digital era for parents, illuminating the science, culture, and psychological implications for your children.
Through a series of self-discovery and detailed action plans, Dr. Rumaldo, a licensed clinical psychologist, guides you towards addressing many of your digital concerns.
You will achieve what she terms 'digital biculturalism.' A way to effectively communicate and parent your...
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Are you a mother struggling to cope?
Are you constantly overwhelmed and anxious?
Do you long for better mental health to be able to care for yourself and your family?
When storms engulf you and everything is dismal and grey, Encouraging Mums With Hope: Light in the Darkness of Maternal Depression will bring you back into the sunshine.
Australian author Nicki Jeffery and a large group of mothers, health professionals and pastoral care workers address...
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Wishing you had less tension in your relationship with your daughter?
Desiring a closer relationship with your daughter?
Longing for your mom to just "get" you?
In "What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters", Dr. Michelle Deering supportively guides you through the 5 Keys that will give you a clearer picture of what your mom or daughter may not be able to express.
As the daughter of an immigrant single mom, Michelle experienced the effects of having...
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A son's story of the debilitating illness, anorexia nervosa, that his single mother suffered from throughout his childhood. The mother and son formed a close bond and the boy's description of their life together is, filled with both joy and sadness. Damian Cooper has written a straightforward, honest and loving account of his boyhood, set against a poignant parallel story of his mother's excessive focus on body image, food, diet and exercise.
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"Reading Scratched gave me the feeling of standing very close to a blazing fire. It is that brilliant, that intense, and one of the finest explorations I know of what it means to be a woman and an artist."-Sigrid Nunez, author of The Friend and Winner of the National Book Award for Fiction
In a bold and brilliant memoir that reinvents the form, the acclaimed author of the novel Museum Pieces and the collection Mendocino Fire explores the ferocious...
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An Empowering Book for Parenting Daughters with Self Worth
"200 short reflections on topics ranging from how parents can become good role models to talking about emotions."-Publisher's Weekly
As kids, girls often advance faster than boys, but fall behind by the time they are teens, victims of low self esteem and confusing standards of womanhood. 200 Ways to Raise a Girl's Self-Esteem is a guide to raising teenage daughters with straightforward advice...
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My Kid is Driving Me Crazy helps mothers thrive while living with a child with mental illness. Mental illness in a loved one sucks! Some days, all moms want to do is stay in bed, because facing reality seems insurmountable. Living with her son, who suffers from depression, anxiety, and oppositional defiance disorder (ODD), taught life coach Tamara Arnold how to become the successful woman she is today. Tamara spent years going to therapy, for herself...
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In this honest and vulnerable account, Emma shares her experience of motherhood, perinatal mental health, special needs parenting, divorce and much more. This is a story of strength, bravery and hope, an uplifting reminder that whatever life throws our way, we can empower ourselves to overcome adversity and create the life we deserve.
Emma Louise Daniels is an author, teacher and coach. She has worked in education for over 15 years and is the founder...
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“A Dance in the DSM: My Tango with Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD” is a memoir chronicles one mother's journey through mental health struggles.
It is a story of hope that mixes the humor of parenting with the horrors of developing a mental health crisis and living with the rare disorder: postpartum OCD. This memoir follows the author through the beginning of her first pregnancy (when she developed peripartum anxiety), through her postpartum...
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One day a teenage boy gets on his bike and rides forty miles up California's Pacific Coast Highway to avoid causing an earthquake he fears will endanger his mother and sister. But the quake he is experiencing is not coming from beneath the earth; it's the onset of bipolar illness.
Blinded by Hope describes what it's like to have an unusually bright, creative child-and then to have that child suddenly be hit with an illness that defies description...
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Prehab Before Postpartum: A Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Guide for a Happier Postpartum prepares parents for the "fourth trimester"-the first three months after delivery, when the commonly experienced but rarely discussed postpartum depression and anxiety arrives. Combining personal experiences and clinical knowledge, Dr. Raushanah Hud-Aleem, a double board-certified adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist, helps mothers and fathers (as paternal...
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