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Updated July 22, 2024
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Raising antiracist children : a practical parenting guide
Hawthorne, Britt
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A must-have guide to raising inclusive, antiracist children from educator and advocate, Britt Hawthorne. Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to...
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5 minute parenting fixes : quick tips and advice for the everyday challenges of raising children
Joshi, Liat Hughes
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Many of us turn to the internet when we want a snap answer to a parenting dilemma, but how do we determine what is reliable information? This book is the antidote to those overwhelming search engine results. It's a one-stop source for time-poor parents who need reliable, tried and tested advice on...
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Not always happy : an unusual parenting journey
Wagner-Peck, Kari
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While most people meet their child for the first time in a delivery room, some parents have to meet their child in the reception area of an administrative building. Not Always Happy is a humorous and sharp chronicle about adopting and raising a son with Down syndrome from the...
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Parenting teens with love & logic : preparing adolescents for responsible adulthood
Cline, Foster
Paper Book
Over 350,000 copies sold!Parents need effective teaching strategies to teach their teens how to make decisions responsibly―and do so while showing empathy toward their teen.Parenting Teens with Love and Logic, from the duo who wrote Parenting with Love and Logic, (and the...
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Parenting 4 Social Justice : Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Conversations & Action with Kids
Berkfield, Angela.
Paper Book
In 2015, social justice educator and activist Angela Berkfield held her first Parenting for Social Justice workshop. Now it is time to share those tools and inspiration. This book discusses race, class, gender, disability, healing justice, and collective liberation, initiating age-appropriate...
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Keeping up with the Johnsons : Bow's guide to Black-ish parenting
Johnson, Rainbow (Fictitious character)
Paper Book
Bow Johnson, a doctor and the beloved mother of five hilarious children on ABC's hit comedy 'black-ish' is writing a parenting book. Bow will share some of the outrageous scenarios she has faced as a mom and how she dealt with the situations and the consequences. Bow will show us that imperfect...
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1-2-3 parenting with heart : three-step discipline for a calm and godly household
Phelan, Thomas W.
Paper Book
Based on the bestselling parenting book, 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted for a Christian lifestyle In 1-2-3 Parenting with Heart, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan and pastor Chris Webb teach Christian parents to take charge while refraining from yelling, leading to better behaved children, happier parents...
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Co-parenting 101 : helping your kids thrive in two households after divorce
Philyaw, Deesha.
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A successful co-parenting relationship is as vital to your child's well-being and health as nutritious food or proper exercise. Research, anecdotal evidence, and plain common sense all point to the fact that children are happier, healthier, and better adjusted when both of their parents...
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Parenting anxious kids : understanding anxiety in children by age and stage
Galanti, Regine
Paper Book
The complete CBT-based guide for parenting kids with anxiety Do you suspect your child may have anxiety? While it's normal for children of all ages to experience fears and worries, if your child's anxiety interferes with their daily life, it's time to get some help. Parenting Anxious...
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Everything no one tells you about parenting a disabled child : your guide to the essential systems, services, and supports
Coleman, Kelley
Paper Book
The honest, relatable, actionable roadmap to the practicalities of parenting a disabled child, featuring personal stories, expert interviews, and the foundational information parents need to know about topics including diagnosis, school, doctors, insurance, financial planning, disability rights,...
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Momma cusses : a field guide to responsive parenting & trying not to be the reason your kid needs therapy
Laithland, Gwenna
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Join the millions of fans who love Momma Cusses, TikTok's #1 Parenting Unexpert! There are lots of experts out there who will tell you they have the magic recipe to raising perfect humans. Gwenna Laithland is not one...
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Fat talk : parenting in the age of diet culture
Sole-Smith, Virginia
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Book Riot best book of 2023 A Science Friday best book of 2023 An Audible best well-being audiobook of 2023 By the time they reach kindergarten, most kids believe that "fat" is bad. By middle...
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The parenting map : step-by-step solutions to consciously create the ultimate parent-child relationship
Tsabary, Shefali
Paper Book
Instant National and International Bestseller A revolutionary new parenting method by the New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. Every parent is capable of raising happy, healthy, and emotionally grounded children. Despite this, too...
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Advanced parenting : advice for helping kids through diagnoses, differences, and mental health challenges
Fradin, Kelly, MD
Paper Book
"An invaluable resource for parents and caregivers," this important, empathetic guidebook offers practical steps for managing children's health (Emily Oster, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Cribsheet and Expecting Better). Any...
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The yoga of parenting : ten yoga-based practices to help you stay grounded, connect with your kids & be kind to yourself
Ezrin, Sarah
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2023 National Parenting Product Award Winner Bring the wisdom of yoga into your parenting journey. Mom and yoga teacher Sarah Ezrin offers 34 practices to find more presence, patience, and acceptance-with your child and with yourself. "I can say without...
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The Black family's guide to college admissions : a conversation about education, parenting, and race
Fields, Timothy L.
Paper Book
Named one of the Top 2023 College Admissions Resources by Forbes and featured on NPR as "Book of the Day." "Groundbreaking."--Angel B. Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling Finding the right college is a challenge for all students, but Black...
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Going solo : hope and healing for the single mom or dad
Beeson, Robert
Paper Book
As parents face the difficult reality of a broken home, a sense of being completely overwhelmed can shut down the perspective they need to find restoration. Parents need to know that they can choose to define this season of their lives, instead of becoming defined by circumstances. They can...
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Parents rising : 8 strategies for raising kids who love God, respect authority, and value what's right
Pellicane, Arlene
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How to raise godly children in a godless world Do you feel like you're fighting a losing battle? Against the culture, against the busyness, sometimes even against your spouse and kids... Often it seems like everything is against you as a parent, and your everyday life can feel...
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Rainbow parenting : your guide to raising queer kids and their allies
Amer, Lindz
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An essential guide for parents and caregivers to raising queer-friendly children in a gender-affirming space. In the face of so many injustices across society for LGBTQ+ people, it can be easy for parents of young children to feel helpless and hopeless. While they may not be...
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