Motherhood

À celles qui subissent leur relation avec leur mère mais qui sont conditionnées depuis l'enfance à croire que le problème vient d'elles. À celles qui angoissent devant un appel entrant qui affiche « maman ». À celles qui culpabilisent par peur d'être « une fille ingrate ». À celles qui ont sacrifié leur identité profonde pour répondre aux attentes de leur mère. À celles qui se sentent comme une petite fille blessée malgré leur apparence de femme puissante... Je m'adresse à vous.

In medieval times, uncharted waters were marked on maps as Here Be Dragons to signify that no one knew what dangers might lie ahead. Melanie Shankle quips that the years spent raising our teenage daughters could be labeled the same due to the uncertainties before us. Filled with personal stories and written in the same whimsical and honest style Melanie is known for, Here Be Dragons will have you both laughing out loud and crying—as you confront the challenges of raising your own strong, independent daughter while fighting dragons along the way.

Four months postpartum with her second child, Catherine Simone Gray is back at her doctor’s office, surveying a childbirth wound that refuses to mend. Proud flesh: tissue that overheals to become its own wound. Pregnancy and motherhood had been physically vulnerable for Gray, but this renders her most intimate parts unrecognizable—like her body is no longer her own. Has it ever been her own? As she gets to know her body in its new form, she encounters, too, the girl she’d been at seventeen.

Greta Eskridge, mom of four and unlikely porn fighter, knows that it's not easy for parents to start a frank conversation about porn. The fear of saying the "wrong" thing or worry about how to answer uncomfortable questions can prevent them from connecting with their kids, but avoidance isn't the solution. In this book, Greta will help parents understand how essential it is to push through the awkwardness and show them how to create a safe space for conversation while tackling the toughest topics with confidence.

"¿Qué clase de madre abandona a su hijo?" La frase tiene algo de bíblico y podría haberla pronunciado casi cualquiera en cualquier momento de la historia. También ahora, cuando nos replanteamos todos los matices políticos de la maternidad. Estamos programados para entender y perdonar que una mujer se separe de sus hijos por pura supervivencia material, pero una vez subimos un par de peldaños en la escala de necesidades la cosa se vuelve moralmente más brumosa.

With "Mom-Approved Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That Will Make Life Easier" you'll learn how to make your life a little bit easier, and enjoy the process of keeping your home clean, organized and smelling fresh. This book is a must-have for any busy mom looking to simplify her life and make the most of her time.

Hebammenwissen: Mit fundierten Informationen rund um Schwangerschaft, Geburt und Baby top informiert und entspannt durch die einzigartige Zeit. Nach dem positiven Schwangerschaftstest platzen Sie fast vor Glück? Doch mischen sich in die Freude auch Unsicherheiten? Und jetzt hätten Sie gerne rundum kompetente Begleitung an Ihrer Seite? Dann bitte sehr: Geballtes Hebammenwissen to go, das Sie perfekt bis ans Babybettchen geleitet!

Emotional stark statt emotional überlastet Gerade Mütter tragen oft besonders viel emotionale Last. Sie begleiten Kindergefühle und versuchen gleichzeitig, die belastenden Gefühle aus ihrer eigenen Kindheit zu bewältigen. Sie moderieren die Großelternkonflikte, sorgen für das Familienklima, hören verständnisvoll der Kitaleiterin zu und sind im Job nicht selten das "offene Ohr" für andere oder zuständig für die gute Stimmung.

During her thirty years of practice, paediatrician Dr Saroja Balan has met thousands of parents and found herself answering the same questions. While she firmly believes parenting is mostly learning on the job, she knows a little help goes a long way. Written specifically for Indian parents, It's Your Baby is the best support to accompany you on your journey. It is meant to help you figure out when your child needs to see a doctor and when you can handle things on your own.

Glow and Grow: Positive Words for Mums-to-Be is a heartfelt guide designed to inspire, empower, and support women through the transformative journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Filled with uplifting affirmations and gentle wisdom, this book is a companion for mums-to-be as they embrace the beauty, challenges, and joys of creating new life.

With an intelligent, unpretentious, future-focused, and passionate style, Parenting Trailblazers offers an insightful and practical guide for parents aiming to raise responsible, resilient, innovative, and purpose-driven children equipped for the future. Rooted in universal principles and inspired by Africa's need for progress, this book emphasizes the vital role of intentional parenting in nurturing a child's character and heart.

En esta ocasión, la periodista madrileña Diana Oliver, nos presenta un título que tiene como objeto principal la maternidad. A través de los capítulos, la autora intenta explorar y responder a preguntas como: ¿Dónde nace el deseo de ser madre? ¿Somos realmente libres para decidir cuándo, cómo o con quién tenemos hijos? ¿Qué necesitamos para vivir una experiencia de la maternidad más grata? ¿De qué dependen nuestros malvivires maternales? ¿Qué exigencias nos imponen? ¿Cuáles nos imponemos? ¿Somos las madres que queremos ser o las que podemos ser? ¿Quién cuida a las madres? ¿Cómo cuidamos?

When Ann said yes to bringing two young foster boys into her home, she had no idea what a long haul she was signing up for. After two difficult pregnancies, Ann chooses to open her home to two foster boys who eventually became eligible for adoption. Raising them alongside her biological children, their paths become conjoined forever—riddled with constant behavior issues from one and health issues for the other.

Would you like to become the best parent you can be? Discover how positive parenting can transform your relationship with your child into one built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to deepen your parenting knowledge, this guide will empower you to create a strong, lasting bond with your child.

In vitroes un ensayo de embarazo. En la página, la escritura avanza a tientas a través de un territorio inexplorado. En el laboratorio, bajo la mirada atenta del microscopio, la fertilización también se ensaya. El embarazo y la escritura suceden en ese umbral de posibilidades. En este libro, Isabel Zapata pasa una luz –o una lente–sobre una experiencia que parece existir en una oscuridad diminuta. Mientras la vida se abre camino en una caja de Petri, la autora lanza preguntas que develan la crudeza de un tratamiento marcado porla incertidumbre. ¿Cómo se articula el deseo de ser madre?