The Joy Of Parenthood

Author : Jennifer Senior
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780062072269

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All Joy and No Fun by Jennifer Senior Pdf

Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: what are the effects of children on their parents? In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior tries to tackle this question, isolating and analyzing the many ways in which children reshape their parents' lives, whether it's their marriages, their jobs, their habits, their hobbies, their friendships, or their internal senses of self. She argues that changes in the last half century have radically altered the roles of today's mothers and fathers, making their mandates at once more complex and far less clear. Recruiting from a wide variety of sources—in history, sociology, economics, psychology, philosophy, and anthropology—she dissects both the timeless strains of parenting and the ones that are brand new, and then brings her research to life in the homes of ordinary parents around the country. The result is an unforgettable series of family portraits, starting with parents of young children and progressing to parents of teens. Through lively and accessible storytelling, Senior follows these mothers and fathers as they wrestle with some of parenthood's deepest vexations—and luxuriate in some of its finest rewards. Meticulously researched yet imbued with emotional intelligence, All Joy and No Fun makes us reconsider some of our culture's most basic beliefs about parenthood, all while illuminating the profound ways children deepen and add purpose to our lives. By focusing on parenthood, rather than parenting, the book is original and essential reading for mothers and fathers of today—and tomorrow.

Author : Annette Lareau
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520271425

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Unequal Childhoods by Annette Lareau Pdf

This book is a powerful portrayal of class inequalities in the United States. It contains insightful analysis of the processes through which inequality is reproduced, and it frankly engages with methodological and analytic dilemmas usually glossed over in academic texts.

Author : Jan Blaustone
Publisher : Meadowbrook
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-04-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0684019108

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Joy of Parenthood by Jan Blaustone Pdf

Author : David Anderegg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781451603972

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Worried All the Time by David Anderegg Pdf

A much-needed book for parents about themselves. In the tradition of Dr. Benjamin Spock, who in 1946 revolutionized parenting with the famous opening words of his classic child-rearing guide, "You know more than you think you know," child and family therapist David Anderegg reminds contemporary parents that "parenting is not rocket science. It's not even Chem 101." So why do those of us with children worry so much? Whether they're thinking about school violence or getting a child into the right college, American moms and dads are a pretty worried crowd. Even though most American families are safer and healthier today than at any other time in our history, studies show that parental worrying has, in recent years, reached an all-time high. In Worried All the Time, Dr. Anderegg draws on social science research and his more than twenty years' experience as a therapist treating both parents and their children to clarify facts and fantasies about kids' lives today and the key issues that preoccupy parents. In the process, he offers a comforting and useful message: Parents are suffering needlessly -- and there are things they can do to take the edge off and focus on what their children really need. In Worried All the Time, Dr. Anderegg identifies some of the causes of worry in contemporary American families, including fewer children, exaggerated fear of competition, and overblown media reports of children at risk. Anderegg calls this the "tabloidization of children" and critiques the fashion for media portrayals of "children in crisis." One at a time, he takes on the hot-button issues of our times: • the use of day care and nannies • overexposure to media • school violence • overscheduling • experimentation with drugs and looks a little closer to see the facts and the fantasies beneath the hysteria. Calling himself a "crisis agnostic," Anderegg persuasively argues that needless worry has negative consequences for families and for our culture as a whole. The cardinal rules of good parenting -- moderation, empathy, and temperamental accommodation with one's child -- are simple, he says, and are not likely to be improved upon by the latest scientific findings. Anderegg helps parents to understand the difference between wise vigilance and potentially crippling anxiety and to gain the confidence to trust their own common sense.

Author : Jessica Valenti
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780547892610

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Why Have Kids? by Jessica Valenti Pdf

Jessica Valenti explores modern motherhood and the choice to have children.

Author : Margaret K. Nelson
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780814763896

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Parenting Out of Control by Margaret K. Nelson Pdf

They go by many names: helicopter parents, hovercrafts, PFHs (Parents from Hell). Drawing on a wealth of eye-opening interviews with parents across the country, Margaret K. Nelson cuts through the stereotypes and hyperbole to examine the realities of what she terms parenting out of control. Situating this phenomenon within a broad sociological context, she finds several striking explanations for why today's prosperous and well-educated parents are unable to set realistic boundaries when it comes to raising their children. Analyzing the goals and aspirations parents have for their children as well as the strategies and technologies they use to reach them, Nelson discovers fundamental differences among American parenting styles that expose class fault lines, both within the elite and between the elite and the middle and working classes. Today's parents are faced with unprecedented opportunities and dangers for their children, and are evolving novel strategies to adapt to these changes -- this lucid and insightful work provides an authoritative examination of what happens when these new strategies go too far.

Author : Laura Carlin,Alison Forbes Van Hook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1949639568

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Clutter-Free Parenting by Laura Carlin,Alison Forbes Van Hook Pdf

Imagine living a clutter-free life. Imagine creating a home you love and regaining the time and energy that clutter depletes. Imagine being present to enjoy the magical and joyful time childhood and parenthood can be. Imagine raising confident, compassionate children who have the space to discover their passions, learn, grow, and have fun--undistracted by an endless stream of "things" they don't need and really don't want. Clutter-free Parenting will show you how to clear clutter and live the life you and your family desire. This book is an inspiring journey to clearing both inner and outer clutter. By ridding ourselves of things that do little but weigh us down, we not only transform our homes, but also our lives and the lives of our children. Through a simple four-step process you will learn to clear clutter guided by tips specific to children's clutter such as clothes, artwork, and toys. You'll also learn how to prevent clutter from accumulating in the first place, as well as how and when to involve children in decluttering, giving your family the time and energy to enjoy the things that truly matter.

Author : Lisa Coyne,Amy Murrell
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781572249486

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The Joy of Parenting by Lisa Coyne,Amy Murrell Pdf

Parents are supposed to be at their best when their children are at their worst. The only problem is that parents are people, too, and are susceptible to knee-jerk reactions, anger, and fears that make perfect parenting nearly impossible. But it is possible to keep your long-term parenting goals in mind, give yourself credit for what you're doing right, and most importantly, enjoy the rewards and joy of raising a child. The Joy of Parenting is a compassionate guide for parents who sometimes feel overwhelmed-that is, all parents. The acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) skills in this book will help you develop the flexibility and mindfulness to help your child make critical transitions and gracefully move past the bumps along the way. This guide offers practical skills-based exercises to help you: Handle tantrums and defiance with grace Refocus on big-picture values when you feel overwhelmed Act compassionately toward yourself when you make mistakes Adjust your parenting as your child works through typical developmental transitions

Author : Orna Donath
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781623171384

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Regretting Motherhood by Orna Donath Pdf

Women who opt not to be mothers are frequently warned that they will regret their decision later in life, yet we rarely talk about the possibility that the opposite might also be true—that women who have children might regret it. Drawing on years of research interviewing women from a variety of socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds, sociologist Orna Donath treats regret as a feminist issue: as regret marks the road not taken, we need to consider whether alternative paths for women currently are blocked off. She asks that we pay attention to what is forbidden by rules governing motherhood, time, and emotion, including the cultural assumption that motherhood is a “natural” role for women—for the sake of all women, not just those who regret becoming mothers. If we are disturbed by the idea that a woman might regret becoming a mother, Donath says, our response should not be to silence and shame these women; rather, we need to ask honest and difficult questions about how society pushes women into motherhood and why those who reconsider it are still seen as a danger to the status quo. Groundbreaking, thoughtful, and provocative, this is an especially needed book in our current political climate, as women's reproductive rights continue to be at the forefront of national debates.

Author : Sarah Arak
Publisher : Silverback Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1596370521

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The Joy of Parenthood by Sarah Arak Pdf

Author : Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Committee on Public Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Child rearing
ISBN : UCSC:32106001047841

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The Joys and Sorrows of Parenthood by Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Committee on Public Education Pdf

Author : Jan Blaustone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Parent and child
ISBN : 0850916097

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The Joy of Parenthood by Jan Blaustone Pdf

Collection of thoughts intended to inspire parents with the joy of bringing up children. The author assisted with 'Life's Little Instruction Book' and 'Live and Learn and Pass It On'. Unable to have children after being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, she and her husband adopted a baby boy.

Author : Eryn Lynum
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493413447

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936 Pennies by Eryn Lynum Pdf

Make the Most of Your Time with Your Children On the day of their baby dedication, Eryn and her husband were given a jar of 936 pennies. The jar contained a penny for every week they would raise their child until graduation, and they were instructed to remove one penny each Sunday as a reminder, placing it into another jar as an investment. At some point every parent realizes time is moving swiftly, and they ask themselves, How am I investing in my child? Through personal stories and biblical examples, 936 Pennies will help you discover how to capture time and use it to its fullest potential, replacing guilt and regrets with freedom. Meanwhile, your kids will see how simple choices, like putting the cell phone down and going on a family hike, will make all the difference. Together you will stretch time and make it richer. Craft a family legacy in tune with God's heartbeat as you capture a new vision for your children and learn the best ways to spend your pennies.

Author : David Jeremiah
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780781409537

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Hopeful Parenting by David Jeremiah Pdf

The wisdom you need from the pastor you love. Parenting is far from easy. From first steps to first dates, parenthood is filled with unique challenges. Yet there is no greater joy than nurturing one of God's most precious gifts. New York Times best-selling author David Jeremiah presents a heartwarming look at adventures in parenting. Drawing from his own rich journey through fatherhood, Pastor David Jeremiah shares wit and wisdom on raising children in an unpredictable world. Each insightful chapter features timeless truths from God's Word, offering encouragement for the road ahead. Be refreshed. Be challenged. Be inspired to build a rich and deep legacy of faith for your family.

Author : Amy Carney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Child rearing
ISBN : 1946533343

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Parent on Purpose by Amy Carney Pdf

"Amy Carney talks straight about the problems parents face when it comes to raising a child in today's complicated world and then shares practical advice, solutions and strategies on how to better connect family values with your behaviors, attitudes, and decisions while simultaneously preparing your son or daughter for adulthood. In this book, you'll learn how to better: LEAD: Embrace your parental authority. LOVE: Cultivate a strong and connected family culture. LAUNCH: Prepare your child for adulthood"--Amazon.com.