"Parenting: A Child's Perspective" is neither biographical nor auto-biographical, but includes selected snap-shots form the lives of hundreds of parents and children. The author of the book spent many years observing and listening to parents and children in a wide variety of situations, and has done an excellent job of recounting these experiences without being judgmental. These experiences are not just presented, the author sought to interpret these experiences form the child's point of view, and in a most empathetic way, advises parents on how they could respond in similar situations. As one reads, one gets the feeling that one is in a counseling session with an astute professional. The interesting thing, however, is that the book is not burdened by the professional jargon that can be inhibiting to most readers. The particular technique used by the author is quite difficulty. He sought to write the book from a child's perspective and to do so without gender bias. The reader will be impressed by the fact that the author has succeeded on both counts. As you read the book you get the feeling that the author was in your home eavesdropping on your family, because the situations are so real. If you are curious about how your child might view you, the book gives insights; wanting to know how to deal with difficult issues such as sex and sibling conflicts? This book gives you an unbiased and child-centered approach. Each chapter of the book takes a major issue during the first five years of the child's life, and dissects it in a way that provides new insights to parents at every stage of the parenting process.

Based on the author's life, Anonymous Servant is the story of one man's journey from desperation to fulfillment. It portrays the problems, challenges, and struggles that we face in life. Yet, the author provides a map of how to overcome these challenges and achieve the deep happiness that God represents.

"As anyone who has dealt with the dying will attest, it is, in fact, dealing with death these many years that has taught me the preciousness of life."

Finding herself in a time of restlessness and transition in her own life, the author looks for inspiration from the Hospice patients she had been privileged to work with for the past 16 years, remembering the stories they had shared with her about what life had meant to them. What were they proud of? What were their regrets? What were the ingredients that went into someone's sense that they had had a very full life? How did the families left behind cope with the loss? She soon found that the "Stories" were rich and varied, and offered much wisdom about life, even, or maybe especially from, the children who had lost people close to them. It can be a real wake-up call to discover that, for the most part, we die as we've lived.

Adding poignant quotes and poetry, the surprising humor that people could find in their situations, as well as her own personal experiences, this book is about the insights and renewed enthusiasm for life that she gained, from 2-year-olds to 95-year-olds, about living life to the fullest. What came up again and again is that it is the Love we leave behind that is all that matters. It is not so much what we do, as how we do it.

She includes suggestions for helping children to deal with loss, part of what her own work at Hospice entailed.

Consequently we are invited to re-examine our own "stories", to change what no longer satisfies us, and to rekindle our own goals and dreams.

Now you’ve done it. You created the beautiful baby, raised the darling child, and now stand face-to-face with something that even Dr. Spock could not possibly prepare the general population for, The Teenager! But there is hope. Armed with the knowledge contained in this handy reference guide, you too can survive this dark and stormy period in your life. And maybe, just maybe, the golden years of life will be spent with much of the original gray matter you possessed before you began the great journey. With this practical guidebook, containing original cartoons from Jim Poole’s Random Day cartoons, you can laugh your way to better parenting.

It is informative, reassuring, evidence based but containing some anecdotes and quotations from other authors. The reader is treated with respect and given the information needed to make informed choices.

The advice in the book will not be conflicting or confusing, and will be in line with the advice midwives and health visitors are trained to give new parents in the UK.

The guidelines of the World Health Association, UNICEF and the Foundation for the Study of Infant deaths, have been used in the breastfeeding and safety chapters.

With only a couple of days to go before Christmas, Tom finds himself alone and depressed. His only child, a Son, had recently gotten married and moved to Arizona, making it impossible to go visit during the Holidays. Being very depressed and afraid of going insane Tom decides to go for a walk in spite of the bitterly cold temperatures. While taking his walk, Tom comes in contact with a small group of homeless street kids. Before returning home he sees a small figurine in a store window, and decides to buy it. After buying the small figurine, miracle after miracle begins to happen. Before long Tom finds himself surrounded by a family much larger then the one he had before his Son moved away.

It is informative, reassuring, evidence based but containing some anecdotes and quotations from other authors. The reader is treated with respect and given the information needed to make informed choices.

The advice in the book will not be conflicting or confusing, and will be in line with the advice midwives and health visitors are trained to give new parents in the UK.

The guidelines of the World Health Association, UNICEF and the Foundation for the Study of Infant deaths, have been used in the breastfeeding and safety chapters.

Little Mama's Big Book of Advice for New Mommies is a fantastic resource for new and experienced moms alike. Written in shortened format, it takes a refreshing turn away from the many heavy and cumbersome baby and mother care books out on the market. Easily fitting in any mom's diaper bag, its compact size still covers a vast amount of information such as breastfeeding, infant health, fussy baby solutions, traveling with baby, and recovering from delivery.

"Parenting: A Child's Perspective" is neither biographical nor auto-biographical, but includes selected snap-shots form the lives of hundreds of parents and children. The author of the book spent many years observing and listening to parents and children in a wide variety of situations, and has done an excellent job of recounting these experiences without being judgmental. These experiences are not just presented, the author sought to interpret these experiences form the child's point of view, and in a most empathetic way, advises parents on how they could respond in similar situations. As one reads, one gets the feeling that one is in a counseling session with an astute professional. The interesting thing, however, is that the book is not burdened by the professional jargon that can be inhibiting to most readers. The particular technique used by the author is quite difficulty. He sought to write the book from a child's perspective and to do so without gender bias. The reader will be impressed by the fact that the author has succeeded on both counts. As you read the book you get the feeling that the author was in your home eavesdropping on your family, because the situations are so real. If you are curious about how your child might view you, the book gives insights; wanting to know how to deal with difficult issues such as sex and sibling conflicts? This book gives you an unbiased and child-centered approach. Each chapter of the book takes a major issue during the first five years of the child's life, and dissects it in a way that provides new insights to parents at every stage of the parenting process.

We have created a culture that has made life so "happy" fun directed and self-oriented that we are rearing children with few basic character skills. Working with parents struggling with these children has given me the opportunity to view the roots of character disorder and character development.

In the mental health community it is unorthodox, radical - even revolutionary to suggest that too much comfort and too many unconditional positives are destructive. Yet children reared with this free flow of "goodies" are corrupted by it and have no motivation to grow towards their own future with self-improvement hunger. Also these self-preoccupied children don't reach out to learn the skills of empathy and love.

Parents who yield too much control give their child a deadly gift: the power to hang on to the baby behavior, which is easy and familiar. No one rushes to give up the behavior of a three-year old: won't do it unless it's fun, easy dominance through aggression, and the classic trap of "It's not my fault."

Parents who take control early to guide and train the hard skills of personal maturity will have a child character, who bonds with them and society. Parent's who don't struggle forever with a selfish, defiant, poorly motivated child who moves to adulthood the same character is stunted.

This parenting process requires the early introduction of some reality-based discomfort into the child's life to induce receptivity to growth messages. This is a principle of life that we have lost in our affluent, super secure, fun loving culture. We need joyous fulfillment in adulthood and not shallow fun in childhood.

"As anyone who has dealt with the dying will attest, it is, in fact, dealing with death these many years that has taught me the preciousness of life."

Finding herself in a time of restlessness and transition in her own life, the author looks for inspiration from the Hospice patients she had been privileged to work with for the past 16 years, remembering the stories they had shared with her about what life had meant to them. What were they proud of? What were their regrets? What were the ingredients that went into someone's sense that they had had a very full life? How did the families left behind cope with the loss? She soon found that the "Stories" were rich and varied, and offered much wisdom about life, even, or maybe especially from, the children who had lost people close to them. It can be a real wake-up call to discover that, for the most part, we die as we've lived.

Adding poignant quotes and poetry, the surprising humor that people could find in their situations, as well as her own personal experiences, this book is about the insights and renewed enthusiasm for life that she gained, from 2-year-olds to 95-year-olds, about living life to the fullest. What came up again and again is that it is the Love we leave behind that is all that matters. It is not so much what we do, as how we do it.

She includes suggestions for helping children to deal with loss, part of what her own work at Hospice entailed.

Consequently we are invited to re-examine our own "stories", to change what no longer satisfies us, and to rekindle our own goals and dreams.

With only a couple of days to go before Christmas, Tom finds himself alone and depressed. His only child, a Son, had recently gotten married and moved to Arizona, making it impossible to go visit during the Holidays. Being very depressed and afraid of going insane Tom decides to go for a walk in spite of the bitterly cold temperatures. While taking his walk, Tom comes in contact with a small group of homeless street kids. Before returning home he sees a small figurine in a store window, and decides to buy it. After buying the small figurine, miracle after miracle begins to happen. Before long Tom finds himself surrounded by a family much larger then the one he had before his Son moved away.

Now you’ve done it. You created the beautiful baby, raised the darling child, and now stand face-to-face with something that even Dr. Spock could not possibly prepare the general population for, The Teenager! But there is hope. Armed with the knowledge contained in this handy reference guide, you too can survive this dark and stormy period in your life. And maybe, just maybe, the golden years of life will be spent with much of the original gray matter you possessed before you began the great journey. With this practical guidebook, containing original cartoons from Jim Poole’s Random Day cartoons, you can laugh your way to better parenting.

My book contains highlights of my last 19 years as a professional nanny/ house manager and hopefully sheds some light on what a nanny is and can be. It also contains a few glimpses into my private life. I started writing poetry and children's stories about 8 years ago and on encouragement from friends and people I've worked for, I decided to write about my life as a Nanny.

Based on the author's life, Anonymous Servant is the story of one man's journey from desperation to fulfillment. It portrays the problems, challenges, and struggles that we face in life. Yet, the author provides a map of how to overcome these challenges and achieve the deep happiness that God represents.