Release Dates for new Parenting & Family Books

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a major role in teaching even the youngest children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) how to connect with others and live up to their potential. The key is turning everyday activities into rich and enjoyable learning experiences that target spec...

Need an energy boost to get through that long afternoon meeting? Put down that cup of caffeine and pick up" Everyday Energy Boosters" with 365 quick and easy tips to feel more energized all day every day! Bestselling health writers Sondra Kornblatt and Susannah Seton offer energy-boosting tips that ...

As autism rates in children continue to rise--the latest studies suggest anywhere from 1 in 50 to 1 in 100 American children is autistic--parents are scrambling to find effective treatment methods "The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism" offers answers by exploring a range of effective treatment optio...

A Million Tiny Things chronicles the escapades of a wannabe "green mom" trying to keep her sense of humor while hanging on to a lifeline, or at least a laundry line, of hope. In this age of anxious parenting and frantic Save the Earth messages, Kenna Lee answers the question, "How do we stay out of ...

It Takes All 5: A Single Moms Guide to Finding The REAL One is a clever treatise that speaks in a girlfriend-to-girlfriend tone. It is designed to comprehensively help heal the inside and outside "whole" woman using the "Five Finger STEPS." There is important, all-encompassing work to be done in bec...

Rich Dad Poor Dad will? ?Explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich Challenge the belief that your house is an asset Show parents why they can?t rely on the school system to teach their kids about money Define once and for all an asset and a liability Teach you what to teach...

Rich Dad Poor Dad will? ?Explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich Challenge the belief that your house is an asset Show parents why they can?t rely on the school system to teach their kids about money Define once and for all an asset and a liability Teach you what to teach...

Rich Dad Poor Dad will? ?Explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich Challenge the belief that your house is an asset Show parents why they can?t rely on the school system to teach their kids about money Define once and for all an asset and a liability Teach you what to teach...

Rich Dad Poor Dad will? ?Explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich Challenge the belief that your house is an asset Show parents why they can?t rely on the school system to teach their kids about money Define once and for all an asset and a liability Teach you what to teach...

Flying for the first time can be a stressful experience for anxious children, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Make sure your child is prepared for the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the experience in advance with this attractive and gently-humorous picture book.

Boost your chances of getting pregnant and prepare for a successful birth and a healthy baby using natural therapies, diet and simple exercise regimes. This is the perfect approach for the modern parent-to-be: how making the right kinds of lifestyle and diet decisions can help optimize your chances ...

The surprising success of the stories in the first volume of Bearing Witness prompted a second volume with even more remarkable tales of childbirth told by doulas. Not only do these stories reveal the trials and triumphs of giving birth with the assistance of doulas and midwives, they are genuine wo...

The brain is one of the most complex organs in our body. Written by a neurological expert, 'Nurturing a Healthy Mind' takes the available science and translates it for parents in an easy-to-understand and user-friendly format. It explains what brain development processes are happening during the fir...

In the first-ever British birth-father memoir, Andrew Ward reflects on his own experience of losing a child to adoption to show how a traumatic teenage incident complicated his life. Thirty years after the adoption Ward set out to break down barriers, find his son and seek resolution. In this book h...

In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can he...

There's a new set of 3Rs for our kids--respect, responsibility, and resilience--to better prepare them for life in the real world. Once developed, these skills let kids take charge, and let parents step back, to the benefit of all. Casting hover mothers and helicopter parents aside, Vicki Hoefle enc...

The modern American child's diet is awash in sugar-including mainstays such as juice, chocolate milk, sugary cereals, soda, energy drinks, and fast-food burgers and nuggets with added corn syrup and sweeteners, let alone candy and cookies prevalent at school parties and play dates. Beat Sugar Addict...

What Does the Bible Say about Parenting and Children? Every mom and dad wants to be a better parent. Year after year countless experts write books explaining the best ways to raise children, but what does God say about it? "Everything the Bible Says About Parenting and Children" goes straight to the...

[In baseball, injuries to players fall into two main categories: overuse and traumatic injuries. Over 162 games, repetitive pitching and batting motions and the stress of base running can damage joints, bones, and soft tissues, making overuse injuries the most common in the sport. Traumatic injuries...

If baseball is a metaphor for life, the premise of "The Single Father's Guide to Life, Cooking, and Baseball" is small improvements in diet and lifestyle made consistently over time will have significant, beneficial results for the health and well-being of the single father and his children. Not onl...

In the same fresh and lively tone of the Baby Bump, this pregnancy book is for the growing number of woman pregnant with twins and other multiples. While the scope will be similar to that of The Baby Bump, the content will be tailored to issues specific to multiples pregnancies.Author BiographyCarle...

The teen years can be exciting, challenging, and unpredictable--and so can the journey of getting to know Jesus! "Around the Word in 60 Seconds" is the perfect road map for both of those adventures. This devotional encourages readers to walk closely with God and learn how to handle tough situations ...

From celebrated dietitian Ashley Koff and fitness trainer to the stars Kathy Kaehler comes "Mom Energy", an exciting new way for mums to tap into their own natural and renewable sources of energy to overcome fatigue and achieve their personal health goals. Koff and Kaehler have put together a safe, ...

"Mama Glow" is a comprehensive wellness plan addressing dietary and lifestyle shifts that support a healthy and fabulous pregnancy - one that allows you to look and feel your very best. Using plant-based nutrition (AKA 'Glow Foods'), yoga, journaling, visualizations and other tools, "Mama Glow" offe...

Ever felt like you're banging your head against a brick wall? Do you sometimes wish your children would take you more seriously and that you had more time, patience and energy to be the mother you want to be? If you'd love a calm house, you're not alone, and this book is packed full of jargon-free, ...

In this critically acclaimed, popular, and essential book, neuroscientists Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang (who is also a parent) explain the facets and functions of the developing brain, discussing salient subjects like sleep problems, language learning, gender differences, and autism. They dispel commo...

Featuring 400 signs, this is the most comprehensive, user-friendly handbook for parents who want to enhance communication with any child through American Sign Language. Laura Berg is one of the world's go-to experts on baby sign language. "The Baby Signing Bible" makes her extensive research and ea...

If parenting is making Americans unhappy, if it's impossible to "have it all," if people don't have the economic, social, or political structures needed to support parenting, then why do it? In "Why Have Kids?," ""Jessica Valenti asks this the controversial--but necessary--question. Through on-the-g...

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without--our grandmothers knew the importance of responsible, thrifty choices. But somewhere along the way we lost our way and succumbed to the belief that we can get everything for next to nothing, have it shipped halfway around the world and then, more oft...

Toddlers and twos have increased mobility, language acquisition, and social skills. This three-pack of "Understanding Toddlers and Twos" workbooks provides important information on early development to help early childhood professionals care for and promote growth in young children. Practical tips, ...

The early years are a period of incredible growth in children. This assorted three-pack of workbooks helps early childhood professionals understand the developmental stages of young children. This set includes one copy each of "Understanding Infants," "Understanding Toddlers and Twos," and "Understa...

The first year is one of remarkable growth. This three-pack of "Understanding Infants" workbooks provides essential information to help caregivers and educators--both new and experienced--provide high-quality care to infants and understand their developmental needs. Practical tips, self-assessments,...

Children make developmental leaps during the preschool years. This three-pack of "Understanding Preschoolers" workbooks provides essential information to help early childhood caregivers and educators enhance their role in promoting growth by better understanding preschoolers' development. Practical ...

A beginner's primer to providing child care for toddlers and two-year-olds!Complete with tips for creating a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences that stimulate muscles and minds, "Focus on Toddlers" gives caregivers the tools to craft a quality learning environment that's as uniq...