You did it. You brought new life into the world. Now what? Being responsible for an eating, sleeping, breathing little mini-you can be an existentially daunting concept, but it doesn’t have to be! These must-read books for new parents can help. Here are 10 of the best.
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Fair warning, The Mayo Clinic Guide for Your Baby’s First Years is not a book to be attempted in one sitting. This tome offers insight from one of America’s leading medical institutions on everything from changing diapers to comforting colicky kids. The revised 2nd edition offers further insights into struggles faced by modern parents, including single-parenthood, delayed development, and autism-spectrum disorders. Have questions on anything related to your child’s first three years of life? The Mayo Clinic Guide has you covered.
New York Times bestselling authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlis are back with a guide on how to converse with kids. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk will teach new parents how to cope with children’s negative feelings while expressing yours in a way that is constructive and positive. This book also offers insights into alternative disciplinary strategies for kids, replacing traditional methods of punishment with modern techniques to help your little ones discipline themselves. How do you get your kids to cooperate? How do you set boundaries with your child? What should you do instead of raising your voice? This book has an answer for every situation.
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