"The Everything Guide to Raising Adolescent Boys" will help parents navigate the most difficult years in their child's life - ages 13 and up. Written by a parenting expert and certified psychologist, this guide offers detailed information on the various stages of development and challenges for raising adolescent boys and how to cope, covering: identity issues, puberty and peer pressure; the effects of outside influences on adolescent boys (the media, TV, the Internet) and how to stay on top of youth trends; school issues (learning difficulties, sports, competition, and violence); drugs, alcohol and sex - the facts and how to talk to your son about them; how to enforce discipline and how to deal with rebelliousness; your son's self-esteem, emotional maturity and sense of responsibility; and, maintaining a healthy, open relationship with your son."The Everything Guide to Raising Adolescent Boys" is every parent's survival guide for raising adolescent boys ages 13 and up.

For many couples, getting pregnant can be a harrowing and emotionally draining experience. In fact, one in every six couples of childbearing age has a problem conceiving. The Everything Getting Pregnant Book is a one-of-a-kind fertility book that outlines the steps to follow when planning for a pregnancy, such as discontinuing birth control methods, exercising, and eating well. This exhaustively researched guide also provides explanations of a wide-range of fertility treatments available today, what they entail, and their success rates - allowing parents to choose their treatment wisely.
The Everything Getting Pregnant Book helps readers understand:
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Fertility surgery
  • Low-tech fertility aids
  • Male and female factor infertility
  • Medication therapy
  • Menstrual cycle basics

Whether couples are thinking about pregnancy and want to plan ahead or are already trying and have not yet met with success, The Everything Getting Pregnant Book will have them getting up for 3 A.M. feedings in no time.

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by Robin Elise Weiss

Published 1 January 2003
Now you can regain control of your body and prepare for the rigors of childbirth with The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book. Recent studies indicate that exercise during pregnancy can alleviate discomfort, increase energy levels, speed labor, and reduce the risk of complications. The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book walks you through specially tailored exercises for toning and strengthening legs, arms, abdominal muscles, and the lower back-the parts of the body most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. Also included are tips and expert advice for creating a safe fitness plan for each trimester, dealing with the strains of pregnancy, and relieving stress.

The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book shows you how to:Assess your exercise needs and abilitiesExercise safely and avoid injuryEstablish a routine for walking, swimming, yoga, and aerobic activityCreate a program that enables you to lose weight quickly after your baby is bornThe Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book provides risk-free workouts to promote good health and well-being before, during, and after delivery.

You’re thrilled to be a new mom, but do you know what to expect when you bring your baby home? The Everything Mother’s First Year Book is the invaluable resource you need to prepare for this life-changing event. From when to go on maternity leave and how to choose a pediatrician to when--or if--to go back to work (and how to survive without sleep), this all-in-one guide helps you step into your role as mom as seamlessly as possible.

Includes advice on:
  • Getting through those first frantic days (and nights)
  • Caring for baby and family as a whole, at the same time
  • Dealing with mood swings and depression
  • Returning to work outside the home
  • Finding quality daycare and a babysitter
  • Recovering your sense of self
p>Packed with real-time tips and expert counsel, The Everything Mother’s First Year Book is your key to maneuvering the first twelve months of motherhood with ease!