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Written for teens who straddle the world of adolescence and parenthood, this parenting guide is geared to the special needs of very young parents. Interviews with teen mothers and fathers reinforce discussions of the stages of development during the first year-breast- and bottle-feeding, moving to solid food, teaching and playing with babies, providing appropriate health care, and ensuring their safety. The needs of the young parents are stressed along with the developmental needs of the child. Presented in an accesible, teen-friendly format, this book is appropriate for all parents, whether they are married, single but living together, together but living separately, or a single parent alone.
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So, you've bought the crib, you're taking your vitamins, and you've got names all picked out…Now, where's that instruction manual? Oh, Baby! won't teach you how to change a diaper, but it will give you the "real story" about the many ways a new baby will turn your life upside-down. You may be surprised by the changes, joys, and challenges that a new baby brings to your marriage and sense of self, your career, friendships, spiritual life, extended family, and to the opening of your heart like no other love can, but you need not be overwhelmed. Oh, Baby! offers experienced advice and know-how for expectant and new parents, action steps for developing new coping skills, stories of how other new parents overcame the challenges, and discussion questions and communication strategies to head off conflicts between you and your partner so you not only survive, but even thrive during your baby's first year! Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D., is a Pulitzer prize-nominated author of thirty-two books translated into twenty-four languages, a former Teacher-of-the-Year and university professor, and a new grandmother. A mother of four boys including toddler twins, Susan M. Heim is a former Senior Editor at Health Communications where she edited the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series. New mother Jennifer Leigh Youngs is the co-author of Amacom's fall release Moments and Milestones: A Pregnancy Journal and the popular Taste Berries for Teens series.
Customer Reviews:
An honest & balanced look at parenthood.......2007-07-27
Too often our views of parenthood come from what we see on the big and little screen: Woman tells man she's having his baby, followed by the birth and its afterglow. Then...nothing. But Oh, Baby! tells it like it is, looking at both the joys and the challenges. With its questions for discussion and suggestions for taking action, this book is both thought-provoking and practical. I highly recommend it for those who are new parents, pregnant, or thinking about getting pregnant!
You're not alone!.......2007-02-02
Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (1/07)
Few parenting books tackle the emotional and relationship impacts of becoming a parent. "Oh, Baby!" does an amazing job describing the entirely new level of love you experience with your baby, the enormous sense of responsibility, and the many challenges you will face in various aspect of your new role as parent.
Focusing on "7 Ways a Baby Will Change YOUR Life in the First Year," the book is separated into seven aspects of your life that will be impacted with the birth of a baby. However, each section is further broken down into four to six subsections giving the reader sixty-seven ways a baby will potentially change your life! Each subsection includes questions to help stimulate thoughts and invoke discussion to help the reader assess the emotional and logistical challenges they have encountered and/or overcome. Suggestions are provided to encourage the new parent to become creative in overcoming straining relationships, internal and external conflicts, and spirituality.
The seven sections covered throughout the book include:
A Baby Will Open Your Heart Like No Other Can or Ever Will
A Child Helps You Develop a Durable, Reliable -and Authentic- Sense of Self
Love, Marriage, and a Baby Carriage: Surviving and Thriving as a Couple
Making a Living and Raising a Child, A Baby Will Change your Views -and Goals- on Both
A Baby Creates Family Ties -and Bonds That Bind
A Baby Will Cause You to Examine Your Beliefs - and Question Your Faith
Friends and Your Baby: You'll Make Many Friends and Lose a Few!
While it is easy to plan for and adjust to the logistical implications of being a parent, the emotional impact can be a shocking new discovery to parents. "Oh, Baby!" is not only a tool to help prepare the new parent for the challenges to come, it is an excellence source to revisit as you face each situation and are looking for guidance and understanding, or even just the reassurance that you are not alone in it. An excellent resource for new and pending parents and especially useful for parenting groups!
A Must-Read For New Parents.......2006-12-31
'Oh Baby!' should be mandatory reading for pregnant or brand new parents. This practical and realistic manual (riddled with true life accounts) helps prepare new parents for the challenges and delights of parenthood.
'Oh Baby!' covers how a baby will change you, affect your relationship, your career, your family, your social life, and your spirituality. The book is for both Mom and Dad and is very interactive with 'Questions for Discussions' sections strewn throughout the book, where both partners can discuss and write about what they've just read.
Parenthood is something that has to be experienced to fully understand, but 'Oh Baby!' does a splendid job getting new parents prepared for what's to come, minimizing the inevitable shock.
How to think about parenthood.......2006-12-21
There is an amazing amount of information and thought packed into just over 200 pages here. The three authors have essentially created a long list of all the ways having a baby will change your life, then grouped the ideas into seven general categories, and then written explanations of each item on the list. Sounds pretty basic, right? Actually: anything but! The level of detail and perception and the degree of helpfulness are amazingly high. They not only describe the way the baby will change you or your life; they then give advice on how to prepare for that change, and how to make the change easier to go through, or how to fight the change, and/or how to get through it with your partner--all kinds of strategies and techniques for coping and transitioning. Really liked this book quite a lot.
Eye-opening Guide To Live By.......2006-12-20
Oh, Baby is an eye-opening microscopic view of parenthood and the many challenges and triumphs that are bound to occur. This book was well-developed. It provides key points and questions to ponder for all parents who are interested in enhancing their parenting skills. The real-life examples presented add a much needed personal touch to this wonderful parenting guide. Quite naturally, first-time parents will greatly appreciate the lessons that are so cleverly outlined. Don't hesitate or contemplate whether this book has the ability to assist you along your journey. Indeed, this is a gift to be cherished as it provides the proper tools for anyone who is unsure of their parental role. The connection between parents and their children will definitely grow after reading this well-crafted book.
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IF BABIES CAME WITH A USER’S MANUAL–THIS WOULD BE IT!
Here is a lifeline of reliable, reassuring information for those busy days and often sleepless nights from pregnancy through the first year. This trouble shooting, sanity-saving book covers more than five hundred topics–everything from allergies to zoster (commonly known as shingles)–and is filled with warm, comforting advice from an experienced pediatrician and father of two.
Wondering about those little bumps or spots? Worried that your baby sleeps or eats too much (or too little)? Coping with colic? Concerned about teething? Confused about car seats, medications, vaccinations? Designed to console even the most stressed-out parents during the always challenging first twelve months, this essential guide includes
• Guidelines for a healthy pregnancy (tip: limit fish and avoid peanut butter)–and what supplies to have on hand when baby arrives
• Advice on choosing a pediatrician: three vital questions for the prenatal interview
• The advantages (and disadvantages) of breast- and bottle-feeding, as well as time-tested tips on feeding schedules
• Hints for getting through the night–and avoiding ineffective bedtime rituals, including the “Sneaky” and “Buddy” approaches
• Crucial facts about shots, screening tests, and immunizations (yes, kids still do get whooping cough)
• At-your-fingertips information on common illnesses, fevers, when to call the doctor, and what to do in an emergency
• Special advice for working moms, single parents, adoptive parents, and parents of twins, triplets, and preemies
Plus–handy checklists, growth charts, eye-catching diagrams, “Myths and Truths” about baby care, and Kidfixer FAQs–real questions from parents and Dr. Altman’s helpful advice
Customer Reviews:
Easy to Read, Accurate & Practical.......2006-07-13
The book is very easy to read, accurate and practical [down to earth]. A MUST have!
A New Expert in Town.......2004-09-08
Move over Dr. Spock!!! There is a new expert in town--Dr. Stuart Altman has written a most useful, informative and insightful book for your baby's first year. As a mother of three daughters and now a grandmother, I only wish I had this easy to read book of medical knowledge and advice many years ago. I know you will love it and will recommend it to all your friends.
Great start for new parents.......2004-08-31
As a grandfather to be, this book really caught my attention. After browsing through it, and then reading some of the chapters, I immediately bought books for my wife and I and my expectant daughter (an OB-GYN). My daughter then bought and sent copies to all her expectant friends and now recommends this book to her newly pregnant patients! Dr. Altman is insightful, sensitive, and covers every topic in a caring, easy to understand, and informative manner. A MUST!!!
"Move Over Dr. Spock".......2004-08-25
Wow, what a great introduction to parenthood!!! Dr. Altman is clear and easy to understand with his inciteful ideas and suggestions. Consider this one stop shopping when it comes to buying parenting literature. A MUST HAVE!!!
Thank God For The Kidfixer Baby Book!.......2004-08-24
My wife and I are expecting our 1st child in February, and this book has really eased our worries about our new baby. As new parents, we knew next to nothing about baby-care before we read this book. Now, I feel like we can handle anything our new baby throws (or vomits) our way. The Kidfixer Baby Book was so easy to read, understand and digest because it was written in such a casual, conversational style. My wife and I especially apreciated the sections in the book that dispell the common myths and misconceptions of child care (no more "fever phobia"). Thanks, Dr. Altman, for easing our bundle of nerves over our new bundle of joy.
-New Dad
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4 Books: 1- What to Expect When You're Expecting, 3rd Edition / 2- The First 12 Months of Life: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month / 3- The Second Twelve Months of Life / 4- BABY PLAY: Activities for Development First Year / 5- Natural Pregnancy A-Z:
<--(This book, set up in an easy-to-follow A-Z format will answer many of your questions about the natural process of your pregancy, terms you may hear, and tests that your health-care provider may order). (Unboxed Set of Pregnancy & Prepation for Parenting Books by Different Authors), in either Hard or Softcover, (See Seller Condition Comments), Shipped in one package to save on shipping costs.
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5 Books: 1- What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition / 2- What to Expect the First Year / 3- Your Baby's First Year / 4- Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age / 4-Baby Bargains / 5- Pregnancy Day By Day: Expectant Mother Diary, Record (Unboxed Set of Pregnancy & Prepation for Parenting Books), in either Hard or Softcover, (See Seller Condition Comments), Shipped in one
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The first year of your baby's life is a time of change, for him and for you. Now, with this warm and comprehensive guide, you'll gain a special understanding of your baby and learn to care for her with confidence and a minimum of fuss.
For each stage of development, you'll learn how your baby experiences the world -- what he sees, feels, hears, and smells. Here are practical, easy-to-follow, daily routines of care-from bathing to dressing to outings ... from feeding to doctor visits to finding outside help. Special features include: choosing a pediatrician medicine -- cabinet essentials -- recommended toys and equipment -- everything to make this first year of life a loving, special time for your baby and for you.
Foreword by Richard I. Feinbloom, M.D.
Customer Reviews:
A thoughtful addition to any first-time parent's library........1999-01-08
A wonderful mix of information and common sense advice! Find out what to expect when you first bring your baby home, how to care for her, and how to set up routines that will be comfortable for the whole family. Chapters cover from Birth to Six Weeks, Six Weeks to Three Months, Three Months to Six Months, Six to Eight Months, Eight Months to One Year and Health. Throughout, Maja Bernath captures just the right reassuring tone. On Parent's Rights, Six to Eight Months she writes "..night-waking soothings can be as important to you as to your baby -part of the largess of parenthood. You needn't be deprived of babying your baby, no matter who says it's time to stop." Such a relief when most parents are counselled to 'Ferberize their baby as soon as possible!' One note of warning: the issue this reviewer read was a Third Printing, published in 1984 and the advice on baby's sleeping position is dated. For example, "Tummy down is the position most newborns favour and it's the safest after a feeding." The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends 'back to sleep' as the safest sleep position as tummy sleeping has been linked to a slight increase in the risk for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). That being said, this book is the perfect compliment to other popular parent books like: What to Expect The First Year, and even The Girlfriend's Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood. In fact, it was the first 'baby-book' this first-time mom, and reviewer could read cover to cover BEFORE the baby was born. It was then a favorite to check back to as my baby entered each phase. There is also a thoughtful epilogue looking ahead to the second year.
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The battle at Kursk in 1943 is often referred to as the greatest tank battle in the history of warfare. This volume makes extensive use of German archival documents as well as various Russian books and articles. It attempts to answer such questions as what forces were actually engaged; how were they equipped; what were their capabilities; and what was the cost of the battle. The book also addresses methodological issues, applicable not only to this battle, but to other battles in World War II.
Customer Reviews:
Re-evaluation of history's greatest armour battle.......2005-02-05
What the author try to tell in this book is that it was the heavy German losses at Kursk that turned the tide in the east against the Germans - it was the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Soviets and there ability to absorb losses both in men and materiel due to supply of manpower and western allied material help that turned the tide. Despite the forward warning of the German attack and a meticulous planning by the Stavka the Germans made good headway and suffered light losses compared to the Soviets. Instead, it was the Soviet couterattacks at other sectors of the front that forced the Germans to break of the offensive. The Germans simply did not posses the manpower necessary to attack on one sector and defend against massive Soviet attacks on another.
There is a companion volume, unfortunately in Swedish only still, that deals exhaustively with their re-evaluation of the battle on the basis of the statistics. Their conclusion is that the German more flexible organisation and command system was far superior to the Soviet system, but with the numbers turning against them it did not help.
Excellent data, little context.......2004-07-14
As its title implies, this book is primarily a collection and presentation of data - hard numbers - about the battle of Kursk. Zetterling and Frankson do an impressive job of compiling orders of battle, unit strengths (particularly on all sorts of armored vehicles, and not just tanks), casualties, air sorties, equipment losses, ammunition expenditures, and the like. Unit structures for both the Germans and Soviets are presented in detail. An entire chapter is devoted to airpower and its effects on the battle. With the all the data, the authors present a relatively brief chronology and overview of the battle, limited to a re-telling of the facts. This drives home the point the authors are trying to make: we can better understand how the Battle of Kursk went through data on the forces involved and what happened to those forces.
This book is incredibly useful to those wishing to reconstruct opposing forces, for those who study combat via empirical methodology, and for those looking to test other authors' assertions and conclusions of the battle. By itself, however, the book is not particularly valuable. Zetterling and Frankson choose to mostly let the numbers speak for themselves. As such the book is devoid of analysis of German and Soviet planning, decision making, leadership, or tactics. These, of course, are the factors that drive the generation of the statistics presented by the authors. Casualties, ammunition expenditures, equipment losses, etc. are the direct result of planning, decision making, leadership, and tactics. Furthermore, historians search for the meaning and implications of these statistics. They ask and try to answer the question of "so what"? Numbers rarely speak for themselves. Thus, Zetterling and Frankson's book is quite valuable, but not as a stand-alone, and only as a companion to other material (e.g. Glantz and House). Wargamers will also find the book useful, as detailed tables of organization and equipment along with very thorough orders of battle are plentiful.
Excellent statistical analysis.......2001-12-18
I found this to be an excellent compilation of hard data on the July,1943 Battle of Kursk. Huge amounts of data is presented in a manner that makes it easy(relatively speaking)to understand the largest tank battle of WW2. The author begins by presenting a concise background that allows the reader to understand the overall strategic situation on the Eastern Front in the spring of 1943. He then presents an astonishing amount of material that shows in great detail the manner in which the opposing forces were organized,the structure of the units involved (both Soviet and German),the types of tanks and assault guns employed by both armies,a chapter on the impact of both combatants air forces on the battle ,and a chronology of the battle,including a seperate chapter on the armored clash at Prokhorovka.The final three chapters of the book are devoted to the costs and consequences of the battle and an analysis of the battle. Each of these chapters is extensively footnoted. Finally,there are 16 appendices covering just about every conceivable facet of Operation Zitadelle including what may be the most detailed order of battle ever presented on this battle. There are also a large number of tables and figures that further illuminate the size and composition of the opposing forces. I am very impressed by this book and can heartily recommend it.
Mr. Joe Gawne's review.......2001-06-08
I guess the book that Mr. Gwane reviewed is "Normandy 1944", another book written by Niklas Z. and published by J.J. Fedorowicz in 2000.
I like both "Kursk 1943" and "Normandy 1944". This is the first time I can read data generated from systematically statistic analyses on the strength and losses of involved forces in WWII. The result of the statistics, rather than personal opinions or recollections, tells the truth of these campaigns. These books clarified many long-standing errors and misconceptions, though readers should still keep in mind that the authors could make mistake or use unreliable reference too. Highly recommended.
Correcting Jon Gawne's Review.......2001-03-28
I feel I have to make some serious correction about Mr. Gawne's review. This book has NOTHING TO DO with the German Army in Normandy. Rather, it is a statistical analysis of the battle between the German and Soviet armies in the region of Kursk (Western Russia) in the summer of 1943.
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