Why We Shouldn't Compare Our Parenting to Others


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**Why We Shouldn't Compare Our Parenting to Others: A Guide to Embracing Individuality and Building a Strong Parent-Child Relationship** Parenting is a deeply personal journey, and yet, in a world driven by comparisons and societal expectations, it’s all too easy to measure our parenting skills against those of others. *Why We Shouldn't Compare Our Parenting to Others* offers a refreshing perspective on breaking free from the cycle of comparison and embracing your unique path as a parent. In the opening chapters, *The Dangers of Comparison* reveals how comparing ourselves to other parents can erode self-esteem and fuel feelings of inadequacy. Learn practical strategies for overcoming these harmful comparisons and focus on your own parenting journey with renewed confidence. *Embracing Individuality* highlights the importance of celebrating your unique parenting style. Discover how recognizing and building on your strengths can enhance your confidence and lead to a more fulfilling parenting experience. The book delves into *The Impact on Parent-Child Relationship*, exploring how comparison can strain your connection with your child. Gain insights into fostering trust, creating a nurturing environment, and building a strong, supportive bond. Addressing *The Influence of Society and Social Media*, this guide helps you navigate unrealistic expectations and the highlight reel effect of online portrayals. Embrace self-care, set realistic goals, and practice self-reflection to stay grounded amidst societal pressures. In *Supporting Each Other*, learn the value of building a supportive parenting community and fostering empathy and understanding. Embrace imperfection, learn from mistakes, and celebrate small victories along the way. The final sections of the book focus on *Shifting the Focus* towards gratitude and mindful parenting. Discover how to cultivate joy in everyday moments, trust the process, and find fulfillment in your parenting journey. With practical advice, real-life examples, and thought-provoking exercises, *Why We Shouldn't Compare Our Parenting to Others* provides a roadmap for embracing your individuality and nurturing a strong parent-child relationship. Whether you’re a new parent or seasoned in your journey, this book will empower you to become the best version of yourself as a parent. Embrace the journey and transform your parenting experience today!




Sparkling Gems from the Greek


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Rick Renner unearths a rich treasure trove of truths in his remarkable devotional. Drawing from an extensive study of both the English Bible and New Testament Greek, Rick illuminates 365 passages with more than 1,285 in-depth Greek word studies. Far from intellectualizing, he blends his solid instruction with practical applications and refreshing insights. Find challenge, reassurance, comfort, and reminders of God's abiding love and healing every day of the year.




Why Is My Child in Charge?


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Solve toddler challenges with eight key mindshifts that will help you parent with clarity, calmness, and self-control. In Why is My Child in Charge?, Claire Lerner shows how making critical mindshifts—seeing children’s behaviors through a new lens —empowers parents to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Using real life stories, Lerner unpacks the individualized process she guides parents through to settle common challenges, such as throwing tantrums in public, delaying bedtime for hours, refusing to participate in family mealtimes, and resisting potty training. Lerner then provides readers with a roadmap for how to recognize the root cause of their child’s behavior and how to create and implement an action plan tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. Why is My Child in Charge? is like having a child development specialist in your home. It shows how parents can develop proven, practical strategies that translate into adaptable, happy kids and calm, connected, in-control parents.




Back to Work After Baby


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There are books out there on every baby-related topic imaginable. But how about one that helpsyou plan your return to work, ease your concerns and fears about the transition so you can focus on your baby, introduce you to a community of otherreturning-to-work mamas, and empower you to make calm and thoughtful choices? Back to Work After Baby fills this much-needed gap. Whether you are a brand new mom wondering how this return from maternity leave will go or it's your second or third return, Back to Work After Baby will inspire you with new ideas on how to approach the return with a healthy mindset, tackle all those logistics, view your leave and return as a leadership opportunity, and commit to staying in community with other working mamas.




The Sibling Effect


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A provocative and surprising exploration of the longest sustained relationships we have in life—those we have with our siblings. Nobody affects us as deeply as our brothers and sisters. Our siblings are our collaborators and co-conspirators, our role models and cautionary tales. They teach us how to resolve conflicts and how not to, how to conduct friendships and when to walk away. Our siblings are the only people we know who truly qualify as partners for life. In this perceptive and groundbreaking book, Jeffrey Kluger explores the complex world of siblings in equal parts science, psychology, sociology, and memoir. Based on cutting-edge research, he examines birth order, twins, genetic encoding of behavioral traits, emotional disorders and their effects on sibling relationships, and much more. With his signature insight and humor, Kluger takes science’s provocative new ideas about the subject and transforms them into smart, accessible insights that will help everyone understand the importance of siblings in our lives.




The One Year Praying through the Bible for Your Kids


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The only sure thing you can count on when it comes to your kids . . . is that God has got them. As parents we strategize and agonize. We wish for secret formulas and surefire methods. But somewhere along the way, we discover that what our kids need most is for God to do in their lives what only He can do. This beautiful deluxe edition of The One Year Praying through the Bible for Your Kids is designed to provide you with a daily dose of parenting perspective and hope. Join trusted author Nancy Guthrie as she takes you through The One Year Bible reading plan, helping you to mine each day's passages to discover how the Scriptures speak into the triumphs and turbulence of parenting, as well as provide fresh ways to pray for each of your children. Day by day you'll find yourself worrying less and praying more as your dreams and desires for your kids are increasingly shaped by the Scriptures rather than the culture around you. Let go of fear, and expect God to work as you pray through the Bible for your kids.




Liking the Child You Love


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How to recognize and cope with Parent Frustration Syndrome (PFS): negative thoughts and feelings about your children"




The Emotional Incest Syndrome


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From Dr. Patricia Love, a ground-breaking work that identifies, explores and treats the harmful effects that emotionally and psychologically invasive parents have on their children, and provides a program for overcoming the chronic problems that can result.




The Road to Positive Discipline: A Parent's Guide


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By using positive methods of discipline parents have the opportunity to provide their children with an optimal home environment for healthy emotional growth and development.




The Awakened Family


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"New from the New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent comes a radically transformative plan that shows parents how to raise children to be their best, truest selves, "--Amazon.com.