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Mommy-Muse:
Someone who helps
you enliven your resourcefulness, creativity and
talent as you make
the profound transition
to motherhood.
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Brooke Shields suffered a
devastating and totally unexpected
aftermath to the birth of her
daughter. "I was in a bizarre state
of mind, experiencing feelings that
ranged from embarrassment to
stoicism to melancholy to shock,
practically at once. I didn't feel
at all joyful." And that was
just the beginning. This tale will
heighten awareness of an enormous
problem that so many mothers have
been afraid to discuss.
Down Came the Rain - My Journey Through
Postpartum Depression
- by
Brooke Shields
Time for mom-Me: 5 Essential Strategies for A Mother's
Self-Care
by
Mia
Renee Redrick
Congratulations, Mom! You've read books about what to
expect when you are pregnant, how to care for your
newborn, and tips on raising your children. Finally,
here's a book for all moms who devote their time and
energy to everyone else, yet inevitably leave little for
themselves. Time for mom-Me is a book that shows you how
to include your needs in your daily schedule. As a
successful mom and personal coach to mothers with
children of all ages, Mia Redrick teaches mothers that
"Self-care is not negotiable, but necessary to be the
best you, as well as the best parent." Mia helps moms
realize their dreams and aspirations, while showing them
how to thrive at mothering as a result of
self-satisfaction. Her proven strategies help mothers
everywhere find time, grow personally, self-connect and
assign meaning to their lives. Practical and
inspirational, Time for mom-Me will teach you powerful
strategies for taking charge of your life.
25 Things Every New Mother Should Know
- by Martha
& William Sears
This book about a natural and
intuitive way of mothering could serve as a friend to any new
mother - whether it be for the first, second, or even third
time. Busy moms will find refuge in this warm, heartfelt
book by America's foremost childcare experts.
With its emphasis
on fathers taking an active role in supporting
the mother during labor and beyond, and taking
an active role in parenting, this is a book you
will definitely want your partner to read.
Father's First Steps- 25 Things Every New Dad
Should Know
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by Robert & James Sears
Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
- by Linda Sebastian
Every year nearly 400,000 women—approximately
15% of all new mothers—face postpartum
disorders. Postpartum depression is the most
common complication of pregnancy, yet few
understand it or are prepared to deal with it.
This book examines the causes of treatment for
postpartum depression.
Making Healthy Families
by Gayle Peterson,
Ph.D.
This must-have book
explains the elements required to make
and sustain healthy, functional
families. This timely book describes the
family life stages, from "Becoming a
Couple," to "Becoming Parents," and
"Raising Adolescents." It educates
parents about the predictable stresses
of each transition, and offers
guidelines and hands-on exercises for
achieving a healthy adjustment in each
stage of family life.
Mother Shock- Loving Every (Other) Minute of It
- by Andrea Buchanan
Expecting Adam- A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic
-by
Martha Beck
Well-written, down-to-earth, funny, heart-rending, and tender,
Expecting Adam is an autobiographical tale of an academically
oriented Harvard couple who conceive a baby with Down's syndrome and
decide to carry him to term. When Martha gets accidentally pregnant and
the fetus is discovered to have Down's syndrome, the Becks find they
cannot even consider abortion. The presence of the fetus that they each,
privately, believe is a familiar being named Adam is too strong. As
Martha's terribly difficult pregnancy progresses, odd coincidences and
paranormal experiences begin to occur for both Martha and John, though
for months they don't share them with each other. Martha's pregnancy and
Adam (once born) become the catalyst for tremendous life changes for the
Becks. There is no doubt that Adam--a boy who sees the world as a series
of connections between people who love each other--is a tremendous gift
to Beck, her family, and all who have the honor of knowing him.
Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box -
Cut Yourself Some Slack (and Still Raise Great Kids) in the Age of Extreme
Parenting
- by Ann Dunnewold
So . . . you missed T-ball tryouts, forgot to buy allergy-free
organic snacks for today's playdate, got wait-listed for the top
preschool, and now you feel like the worst mother in the world . . .
again. Millions of moms are drowning in the pressure cooker of
modern momhood and want out of the race. The good news:
Your exit strategy has arrived.
If you're feeling overstressed, overtired, or overscheduled,
noted psychologist Ann Dunnewold can help you rewrite the rules of
motherhood by introducing a new, healthier paradigm--one that
replaces the dysfunctional myth of the June Cleaver mom. Dr.
Dunnewold will teach you:
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How to follow your gut, not guilt; rely on your values
instead of unrealistic expectations.
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To start connecting instead of competing with
other moms.
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How to stop your tendency to 'overperfect,' 'overprotect,' or
'overproduce.'
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The 9 Dirty Secrets of Motherhood and why they're perfectly
normal!
Imperfect parents rejoice!
The Fussy Baby
Book - Parenting Your High-Need Child From
Birth to Age Five
The bestselling authors of The Baby Book
present a reassuring and wonderfully practical guide
for parents of fussy babies and difficult children.
Some helpful hints include proven baby calmers, a
checklist of medical factors parents
should watch for, sound advice on
discipline, and much more.
- by William & Martha Sears
The Mother-to-Mother
Postpartum Depression Support Book
- by Sandra Poulin
What kind of mother,
people wonder, could feel depressed after
having been so richly blessed with a baby?
The answer: every kind, women from all walks
of life, from all over the world, young and
old. And here, in a unique collection, are
their stories of battles with PPD, with
intimate details about the symptoms, the
struggles, and the strategies that helped
them emerge victorious.
A guide for new mothers includes detailed
information and actual case studies to help
deal with the difficult adjustments women
and their families face after the birth of a
child, and features sections devoted to
women with special needs.
Postpartum Survival Guide
- by Ann
Dunnewold, Ph.D. & Diane Sanford
Mothers Need Time-Outs Too: It's good to
be a little selfish.
It
actually makes you a better mother
- by
Susan Callahan, Anne Nolen & Katrin Schumann
Whether you’re the mother of
toddlers or teens, work inside
the home or out— if you’re
exhausted from trying to be
perfect, this book can help you.
Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too
uses hundreds of real-life
stories and mom-tested tips to
demonstrate how taking time-outs
will transform your life.
Practical and inspiring, this
book will launch you on a voyage
of discovery that takes you back
to yourself, and it will help
you become the best mother you
can be by becoming the best
woman you can be. Written
by moms, for moms.
If you ask a woman who has recovered
from postpartum depression if she wants
more children, she may say, yes, but I'm
scared to go through that again. This
book was written to accompany these
women on their journey toward a
subsequent pregnancy after postpartum
depression.
What Am I Thinking? Having a Baby
After Postpartum Depression
- by Karen Kleiman, M.S.W.
Daily
practices designed to reconnect us with our
souls, nourish our creativity, reward us for our
efforts and worth, and connect us with others in
a supportive, loving way. Helpful for
everyone, especially those who have been
overlooking their growing levels of stress and
unhappiness.
The Joy Diet- 10
Daily Practices for a Happier Life
- by Martha Beck
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