The nation's foremost authority on children's sleep issues provides parents with useful tips and suggestions to help children fall and stay asleep at night.

"An all-new edition of the book breastfeeding mothers have relied on for generations is here! La Leche League has for many years set the standard for supporting families in the art of breastfeeding. This new edition brings that support to today's parents,with up-to-date information, new illustrations, and stories from mothers, fathers, and grandparents around the world sharing their own experiences. What's inside? Why breastfeeding matters Getting...

Provides advice for parents of children ages five and under, discussing how to prepare for a new baby, childbirth, basic care, feeding, growth and development, behavior and safety issues, and other topics; and features an encyclopedic guide to recognizing and solving health problems.

"You are life and breath adored. You are us and so much more..."

Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little

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Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.

The most helpful, complete, and yearly up-to-date name book, and our list of names from around the world keeps growing! Here you'll find more than 100,000 names--complete with origins, meanings, variations, and famous namesakes. You'll find names from major linguistic and ethnic groups of origin, including English (19,000 names), Latin (11,000 names), Greek (11,000 names), American (11,000 names), Hebrew (9,000 names), Hispanic (9,000 names), French...

"Here is a delightful swaddling and babywearing book that is equally as informative as it is adorable. With a comprehensive introduction to the ins and outs of swaddling and step-by-step instructions for 15 wrapping techniques, as well as tips on babywearing and how to do it safely, this guide is any parent's go-to for bundling up their bundle of joy. The swaddles covers realistic swaddles for keeping baby snug and secure, as well as the all-too-well-known...

Thoroughly revised and updated, this book includes the latest pediatric guidelines and recommendations for more than 50 new topics - everything from food allergies to cord-blood banking. It also features the essential milestones of baby's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development on a weekly basis. Valuable information includes: common medical problems, bonding with baby, feeding baby, sleeping habits, vaccination guidelines, playing...

"It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television, she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn't the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how non-scientist mothers...