Lisa and Francesca are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This six book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late gre...

The most honest, wildly enjoyable book written about motherhood is surely Anne Lamott's account of her son Sam's first year. A gifted writer and teacher, Lamott (Crooked Little Heart) is a single mother and ex-alcoholic with a pleasin...

Ellen Galinsky has spent her entire career studying early childhood development, first at Vassar College, then for twenty-five years at the Bank Street College of Education, and for the past twenty years as the founder and now preside...

Argues that modern divorce rates, career-oriented families, and unhealthy parenting practices are contributing to such childhood problems as obesity, risky sexual behaviors, and mental illness, drawing on a range of medical and social...

Longtime pediatrician and child-care expert Karp illuminates the inner workings of a child's first experiences in order to help parents learn how to deal with them. With a focus on four areas--the fourth trimester, the calming reflex,...

For twenty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for grown-ups working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, and mother of seven, has written a revised and expanded editio...

We all yearn to look back to find we lived a life of significance. But is it even possible anymore? Considering the amount of distraction and pressure that exists in society today, living a fulfilling life may seem like an unachievabl...

A mother's guide to navigating the twists and turns of perpetual parenthood and still finding time for the children, spouses, homes, work, and themselves includes advice on how to focus at work when things at home are in chaos, husban...

Until now, it's been a well-kept secret, but in fact, Supermom DOESN'T have a pristine house, immaculate polite children and a thriving professional life. No, the real Supermom always leaves the office too early and arrives home too ...

The moment the second line on the pee stick turns pink, women discover they've entered a world of parenting experts. Friends, family, colleagues, the UPS delivery guy -- suddenly everybody is a trove of advice, much of it contradic...

In Preschooler Playtime, harried parents will find easy, fun, and inexpensive ways to keep that little one occupied. The book is divided into two easy-to-use parts for parents without much prep time: “Instant Ideas,” and &...

Are you the parent of a cherished young child, and tired, possibly frustrated, and even doubting yourself--or them? Are you worried about their behaviour or feeling unsure of how to support them? What makes young children do the thing...

Every question a child or parent asks is important, and no one understands this better than the television Neighbor who has visited our homes for more than two decades. In this collection of letters and replies, Mister Rogers encourag...

A guide to natural living during pregnancy, childbirth, and throughout the first months of a baby's life covers such topics as the benefits of organic foods, lead testing in a home, and avoiding chemicals that can be transmitted in br...

Lessons from the annals of homeschooling are collected here and applied to conventional schools in six principles of "successful learning"--curiosity, fun in learning, desire for success, practice (not study), applying learn...

Parents will do almost anything to get their kids to eat healthier, but unfortunately, they've found that begging, pleading, threatening, and bribing don't work. With their patience wearing thin, parents will "give in" for t...

Author Alfie Kohn believes that most traditional methods meant to change children’s bad behavior are about parental control and conditional love. With the support of extensive research, he suggests that youngsters are hurt by th...

Take a good look around you: You can't go into stores or restaurants without seeing joyless children screaming, sulking, and resisting their parents -- who try desperately to ignore their unruly offspring. According to esteemed child ...

FREE RANGE KIDS has become a national movement, sparked by the incredible response to Lenore Skenazy's piece about allowing her 9-year-old ride the subway alone in NYC. Parent groups argued about it, bloggers blogged and the media jum...

Has your daughter started wearing makeup and thinking about boys—years before you dreamed it could happen? Are you concerned that your son has been acting up and talking back—while you're sure you should still be his hero? As you...

The author of Supernanny shares her wisdom with confused and conflicted parents in a question-and-answer format that reveals her no-nonsense rules for dealing with unruly youngsters, covering such problem areas as mealtime, bathtime, ...

Fred Rogers and his Neighborhood have been a presence in millions of homes for more than 25 years, educating, comforting, and influencing three generations of Americans. Mr. Rogers' ability to touch and inspire people will make this a...

Drawing on the latest research, an updated guide discusses the ethics of gender selection, explains how conception takes place, and tells how to use effective techniques to increase the chances of having a girl or a boy. Original. 12...

This is the age of the hyperparent. Today's mothers seem to believe that if they don't watch over their children's every move—don't sign them up for a coveted preschool before they're even born and make sure they practice ballet ...

A humorous, cartoon-illustrated guide for new mothers chronicles the first year of motherhood from a hospital stay to a baby's first birthday, sharing true stories and survival advice. By the author of Really Important Stuff My Kids H...

“TRACY HOGG HAS GIVEN PARENTS A GREAT GIFT–the ability to develop early insight into their child’s temperament.”–Los Angeles FamilyWhen Tracy Hogg’s Secrets of the Baby Whisperer was first published...

The Official Lamaze Guide is the first and only official pregnancy and childbirth guide endorsed by Lamaze International, the leading childbirth education organization in North America. It presents childbearing as an elegant, simple, ...

An incisive study of the mother-daughter relationship by the author of You Just Don't Understand examines every aspect of this complex bond and shows how to improve communication within a family by developing an understanding of the o...

Make Your Own Playdough, Paint, and Other Craft Materials contains more than one hundred recipes for making craft materials-dough, clay, paint, glitter, and other creative -materials-with young children. Parents, as well as childca...

When it's time for your kids to leave home, will they be ready to face the world? Will they be able to handle the NYC subway system? Will they have experienced the challenge of a summer career camp? Will they be able to compare civili...