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Child Care and Parenting


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Go the F**k to Sleep
Go the F**k to Sleep
by Adam Mansbach
Staff Pick
Riotous and perfectly apt, Go the F**k to Sleep is destined to become the rallying cry for parents across the nation. We nod. We guffaw. We stream tears of glee as we pump fists in the air, whisper-shouting, "Yes — been there!" This book speaks the... (read more)

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Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share
Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share
by Ken Denmead
Staff Pick
This book is awesome! You don't even need a kid to enjoy the imaginative and techie activities in Geek Dad. Sure, kids will love it, but don't let that stop you from picking up a copy for yourself.... (read more)

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Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason
Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason
by Alfie Kohn
Staff Pick
A must read! Parenting has come around to attachment again, and moved far, far away from the punitive cruelties of Victorian caregivers. Alfie Kohn has applied, in academic terms, the reasons to parent unconditionally. We have evolved!... (read more)

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Nurtureshock: New Thinking about Children
Nurtureshock: New Thinking about Children
by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
Staff Pick
Though rarely would I refer to a parenting book as a "page turner," NurtureShock is just that fascinating. Bronson and Merryman call on neuroscience to show how conventional parenting wisdom often doesn't jive with the biological reality of a child's... (read more)

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Having Faith : an Ecologist's Journey To Motherhood (01 Edition)
Having Faith : an Ecologist's Journey To Motherhood (01 Edition)
by Sandra Steingraber
Staff Pick
I'm amazed that I read Having Faith at all, given that I didn't like the cover or the title. It is a testament to the book's greatness that my prejudices fell by the wayside as soon as I started reading. Sandra Steingraber, ecologist and mother... (read more)

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Out and About with Kids Portland: The Ultimate Family Guide for Fun and Learning, 4th Edition
Out and About with Kids Portland: The Ultimate Family Guide for Fun and Learning, 4th Edition
by Shawn Jones and Nelle Nix
Staff Pick
Perfect for visitors and residents alike, this clever, useful guide covers an immense amount of ground, and includes helpful icons that denote which attractions are free, stroller accessible, and educational. An indispensable guide for entertaining... (read more)

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Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children
Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children
by Cait Johnson
Staff Pick
This is a book for those people who want a little woo-woo in their lives but don't believe in Santa Claus. My son and I have found solace in our practice of the Silver Cave, when the longest night seems to go on forever and we need to find hope in the... (read more)

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The Big Book of Boy Stuff
The Big Book of Boy Stuff
by Bart King
Staff Pick
This book is such a hit we can hardly keep it in stock. Get you copy now because we can't guarantee we will have more next week! Bart King, local author and middle school teacher knows boys all too well and gives them exactly what they want—loads of... (read more)

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The Mistress's Daughter: A Memoir
The Mistress's Daughter: A Memoir
by A. M. Homes
Staff Pick
The Mistress's Daughter shows that truth is often stranger than fiction. In the hands of a lesser writer, the people in the book — including the author herself — would have been two-dimensional, bland, and unbelievable. What Homes has created... (read more)

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The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time
The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time
by Laurie David
Staff Pick
This book is both inspiring and empowering. There are great ideas for making family meals a reality in your home. Menus, recipes, conversation starters, and much more. Besides the how-to aspect, there are stories about family meals past and present from... (read more)

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Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born
Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born
by Tina Cassidy
Staff Pick
Entertainingly told and enthrallingly detailed, Cassidy reviews the cultural history surrounding birth and the incredible journey of how life begins.... (read more)

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Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading
Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading
by Lawrence Goldston and Nancy Goldstone
Staff Pick
The Goldstones, who have been running parent-child book groups for six years, deliver a fabulous and entertaining book on how to read children's books with children, using examples from a range of reading levels (from second grade, like Charlotte's Web... (read more)

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On the Day You Were Born: A Photo Journal
On the Day You Were Born: A Photo Journal
by Debra Frasier
Staff Pick
Take this classic novel and add your own personal touch. This journal reads more like a great picture book than a traditional journal; the timeless text is still there, but the book now has room for photos of your own family and details of your child's... (read more)

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The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family
The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family
by Ken Denmead
Staff Pick
The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun practically makes fun happen just by existing — and not just on weekends and not just for dads. This book contains unlimited inspiration for any level of handy parent to while away innumerable hours doing nerdy... (read more)

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The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood
The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood
by Vicki Iovine
Staff Pick
Tired of all the parenting books with simplistic solutions and misleading information about how demanding the first year really is? Then this book is for you. The author is not a doctor or an expert — instead, she writes from her own experience as a... (read more)

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The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination & Nurture Family Connections
The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination & Nurture Family Connections
by Amanda Soule
Staff Pick
In economic depressions, we tend to spend more time at home with our families, finding entertainment in the things around us. Amanda Blake Soule lays out many art and craft projects for parents and kids that highlight using and appreciating what you have,... (read more)

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The Film Club: A Memoir
The Film Club: A Memoir
by David Gilmour
Staff Pick
What kind of father would allow his son to drop out of high school as long as the kid agreed to watch three movies of the father's choosing each week? Want to start an interesting conversation about parenting and education? Talk about what Gilmour did... (read more)

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Calm and Compassionate Children: A Handbook
Calm and Compassionate Children: A Handbook
by Susan Usha Dermond
Staff Pick
My son is only one year old, but I started reading Calm and Compassionate Children in the aisles and couldn't put it down. Though the author's anecdotes often involve school-aged children, her philosophy works for every family member. This is as much a... (read more)

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Generation MySpace: Helping Your Teen Survive Online Adolescence
Generation MySpace: Helping Your Teen Survive Online Adolescence
by Candice M. Kelsey
Staff Pick
You don't have to fill your head with alarmist stories; this book will guide you through a balanced look at your teen's online reality. When you're done reading, go back to having dinner with your teen and telling them every day that you love them, and... (read more)

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Your Baby's First Year Week by Week
Your Baby's First Year Week by Week
by Glade B Curtis
Staff Pick
Part of a series by Dr. Glade B. Curtis and Judith Schuler, Your Baby's First Year Week by Week is an excellent reference manual for the new parent as well as those who are having more. I pick up at least one of these per month as a gift for a friend... (read more)

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