What No One Tells You
A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood
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Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from two of America’s top reproductive psychiatrists.
With a combined 30 years of counseling new and expectant mothers, Dr. Sacks and Dr. Birndorf have seen firsthand how the pressure to be perfect, and perfectly happy, leaves women feeling confused and even ashamed of the emotions that can bubble up during pregnancy. Now, in What No One Tells You, the two psychiatrists show why it’s natural for “matrescence” - the birth of a mother - to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence.
From the swirl of trepidation and joy of seeing that plus sign, to the complexities of bonding with a tiny and mighty newborn human, Drs. Sacks and Birndorf provide a road map for mothers-to-be, detailing the emotions (both positive and negative) that can develop, explaining the psychological backstory as to why, and offering women a practical guide for managing the ups and downs of this exciting, exhausting time.
After years of hearing their patients say, “But how come no one told me?”, Drs. Birndorf and Sacks are ready to share their secrets with the world.
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©2019 Dr. Alexandra Sacks and Dr. Catherine Birndorf (P)2019 Simon & SchusterListeners also enjoyed...
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- By: Erica Komisar, Sydny Miner
- Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 87
Compassionate and balanced, and focusing on the emotional health and well-being of children as well as that of the mothers who care for them, this book shows mothers and fathers how to give their children the best chance for developing into healthy and loving adults.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Highly Recommended
- By Arocha on 03-09-18
By: Erica Komisar, and others
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This Isn't What I Expected, 2nd Edition
- Overcoming Postpartum Depression
- By: Karen R. Kleiman MSW LCSW, Valerie Davis Raskin MD
- Narrated by: Norah Tocci
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
If you or someone you love is among the one in seven women stricken by PPD, you know how hard it is to get real help. In this definitive guide, postpartum experts Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin offer compassionate support and solid advice on dealing with every aspect of PPD. Their proven self-help program, which can be used alone or with a support group or therapist, will help you monitor each phase of illness, recognize when you need professional help, cope with daily life, and recover with new strength and confidence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great info for postpartum moms and dads
- By Makayla Stewart on 01-22-23
By: Karen R. Kleiman MSW LCSW, and others
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To Have and to Hold
- Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma
- By: Molly Millwood
- Narrated by: Molly Millwood
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 497
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 407
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 411
A clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood. When Molly Millwood became a mother, she was fully prepared for what she would gain: an adorable baby boy; hard-won mothering skills; and a messy, chaotic, beautiful life. But what she did not expect was what she would lose: aspects of her identity, a baseline level of happiness, a general sense of well-being.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pretty good
- By C Sandell on 03-07-21
By: Molly Millwood
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The Confident Parent
- A Pediatrician's Guide to Caring for Your Little One - Without Losing Your Joy, Your Mind, or Yourself
- By: Dr. Jane Scott, Stephanie Land
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story5 out of 5 stars 24
We've all heard the complaint from parents: They're more overwhelmed than ever before - juggling demands on their time as well as conflicting advice from family, friends, frenemies, and "experts" on how to achieve parental perfection, or risk jeopardizing their little one's future happiness. Pediatrician Jane Scott has seen this parental anxiety up close, and in The Confident Parent she shares advice on how to cut through the confusion.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Read by a computer
- By Megan Ormston on 11-14-18
By: Dr. Jane Scott, and others
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Secrets of the Baby Whisperer
- How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby
- By: Tracy Hogg
- Narrated by: Tracy Hogg
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 608
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 419
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Story4 out of 5 stars 419
The author - a.k.a. "The Baby Whisperer - unlocks the secrets of infant language so that any parents, grandparents, or caregiver can interpret what babies are "saying" and give them what they need.
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4 out of 5 stars
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a good place to start
- By Bk Marcus on 11-12-05
By: Tracy Hogg
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Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!
- How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months
- By: John Pfeiffer
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 576
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 496
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Story4 out of 5 stars 496
There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy-this book's here to help you avoid all (most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on what you can be doing for her rather than what's happening to her. She's pregnant. She knows that. You know that. And her one 152 baby books tell her exactly what she can expect. Your job is to learn what you can do between the stick turning blue and the drive to the delivery room to make the next nine months go as smoothly as possible.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A fun spirited, yet lacking book for the everyman
- By Frank on 12-10-13
By: John Pfeiffer
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Transformed by Birth
- Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood
- By: Britta Bushnell PhD
- Narrated by: Britta Bushnell PhD
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 122
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 104
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 102
With Transformed by Birth, unabridged and read by the author, Dr. Britta Bushnell has created the transformative, intelligent, and empowering pregnancy and childbirth guide you’ve been waiting for. This audiobook embraces birth as a rite of passage in which you open to the unbidden, embody your own wisdom, and gain freedom from limiting beliefs. Parents giving birth today do so within a society highly influenced by underlying ideals - including a need for control and certainty, vilification of pain, and reverence for intellectual knowledge and technology, among others. Dr. Bushnell brings clarity and awareness to these foundational ideals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Made for a less traumatic birth
- By LilCes on 10-18-21
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Like a Mother
- A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy
- By: Angela Garbes
- Narrated by: Roxana Ortega, Angela Garbes
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 701
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 609
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 605
What to listen to after What to Expect.... A badass, feminist, and personal deep-dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and early motherhood that debunks myths and dated assumptions, offering guidance and camaraderie to women navigating one of the biggest and most profound changes in their lives. Like most first-time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best? What are the signs and effects of postpartum depression?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Microchimerism - interesting at first, then profoundly healing
- By Emily Virgil on 09-10-18
By: Angela Garbes
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Women Who Think Too Much
- How to Break Free of Overthinking and Reclaim Your Life
- By: Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
- Narrated by: Sheryl Bernstein
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 530
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 438
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Story4 out of 5 stars 441
It's not a surprise that our fast-paced, overly analytical culture is pushing people - especially women - to spend countless hours thinking about negative ideas, feelings, and experiences. Renowned psychologist Dr. Susan Nolen-Hoeksema calls this "overthinking". Her groundbreaking research shows that an increasing number of women - more than half of those in her extensive study - are doing it too much and too often, hindering their ability to lead a satisfying life.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Generic tools for overcoming overthinking
- By letlet on 01-09-19
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The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption
- Helping Your Child Grow up Whole
- By: Lori Holden, Crystal Hass
- Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 59
Open adoption isn't just something parents do when they exchange photos, send emails, share a visit. It's a lifestyle that may feel intrusive at times, be difficult or inconvenient at other times. Tensions can arise even in the best of circumstances. But knowing how to handle these situations and how to continue to make arrangements work for the child involved is paramount. This book offers listeners the tools and the insight to do just that.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Who is talking?
- By Robert on 06-26-18
By: Lori Holden, and others
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The Breakup Bible
- The Smart Woman's Guide to Healing from a Breakup or Divorce
- By: Rachel Sussman
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 111
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 88
Psychotherapist and breakup expert Rachel A. Sussman, LCSW, reveals the secrets every woman needs to get her life back on track. Drawing on hundreds of counseling sessions she's conducted with women at all stages of recovery, Sussman developed a proven three-phase process for healing from a breakup.
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5 out of 5 stars
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lifesaver!
- By Dawson on 11-30-17
By: Rachel Sussman
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How Toddlers Thrive
- What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success
- By: Tovah P. Klein PhD
- Narrated by: Tovah P. Klein PhD, Sarah Jessica Parker - foreword
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 480
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 414
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 408
Why do some children thrive and others struggle? The answers may surprise you. New research indicates that the seeds for adult success are actually planted in the toddler years. Dr. Tovah Klein's research and firsthand work with thousands of toddlers explains why the toddler brain is best suited to laying the foundation for success. Dr. Klein reveals the new science behind drivers such as resilience, self-reliance, self-regulation, and empathy that are more critical to success than simple intelligence.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Redundant
- By odotwu on 05-08-18
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Putting Children First
- Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce
- By: JoAnne Pedro-Carroll
- Narrated by: Karen Saltus
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 66
As Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally intelligent parenting strategies that promote children's emotional health, resilience, and ability to lead satisfying lives. Over the past three decades, Pedro-Carroll has worked with families in transition, conducted research, and developed and directed award- winning, court-endorsed programs that have helped thousands of families navigate divorce and its aftermath.
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5 out of 5 stars
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PERFECT RESOURCE FOR SEPARATED/DIVORCED
- By Ly on 10-13-16
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Differently Wired
- Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World
- By: Deborah Reber
- Narrated by: Deborah Reber
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 307
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 269
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 267
Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn't respect, support, or embrace who they really are - these are what Deborah Reber is calling the “differently wired” kids, the one in five children with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, and other neurodifferences. Their challenges are many. But now there’s hope. Written by Deborah Reber, a best-selling author and mother in the midst of an eye-opening journey with her son who is twice exceptional (he has ADHD, Asperger’s, and is highly gifted), Differently Wired is a how-to, a manifesto, a book of wise advice, and more.
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3 out of 5 stars
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very well thought out but not for everyone
- By Trudy Owens on 01-01-19
By: Deborah Reber
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Parenting Without Power Struggles
- Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected
- By: Susan Stiffelman
- Narrated by: Susan Stiffelman
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 297
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 252
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 246
While most parenting programs are designed to coerce kids to change, Parenting Without Power Struggles does something innovative, showing you how to help your children awaken their natural instincts to cooperate, rather than employing threats or bribes, which inevitably fuels their resistance. By staying calm and being the confident "captain of the ship" your child needs, you will learn how to parent from a place of strong, durable connection, and you'll be better able to help your kids navigate the challenging moments of growing up.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Highly recommended.
- By Nothing really matters on 10-13-13
By: Susan Stiffelman
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I Want This to Work
- An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age
- By: Elizabeth Earnshaw LMFT CGT
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Earnshaw LMFT CGT
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Elizabeth Earnshaw is here to help. The renowned Gottman therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, and influential Instagram therapist behind @lizlistens has helped to transform countless relationships. With I Want This to Work, she presents for today’s generation the most effective and proven steps for relationship success.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I want this to work too. Excellent information, excruciating execution
- By Sunny Bettley on 03-17-23
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Parenting with Presence
- Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids
- By: Susan Stiffelman
- Narrated by: Polly Stone
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 151
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 121
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 120
Our children can be our greatest teachers. Parenting expert Susan Stiffelman writes that the very behaviors that push our buttons - refusing to cooperate or ignoring our requests - can help us build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing us to raise our children with greater ease and enjoyment.
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5 out of 5 stars
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fantastic
- By Sarah Prentice on 06-26-16
By: Susan Stiffelman
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Horrible!
- By Anna Purcell on 01-23-24
By: Erica Chidi
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The Happiest Baby on the Block; Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition
- The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
- By: Harvey Karp
- Narrated by: Tim Fannon
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 757
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 615
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Never again will you have to stand by helplessly while your little baby cries and cries. There is a way to calm most crying babies...usually in minutes! With Dr. Karp’s sensible advice, parents and grandparents, nurses and nannies, will be able to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block!
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1 out of 5 stars
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just google the 5 S
- By Bobinho on 08-28-19
By: Harvey Karp
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Bringing Up Bébé
- One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
- By: Pamela Druckerman
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,470
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,559
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,527
The secret behind France's astonishingly well-behaved children is here. When American journalist Pamela Druckerman has a baby in Paris, she doesn't aspire to become a "French parent". French parenting isn't a known thing, like French fashion or French cheese. Even French parents themselves insist they aren't doing anything special. But French children are far better behaved and more in command of themselves than American kids....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring
- By Em on 04-15-12
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The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy
- A Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond
- By: Dawn Dais
- Narrated by: Dawn Dais
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 340
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 289
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The fourth title in Dawn Dais' popular parenting series, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy is quite possibly the funniest and most heartfelt yet. After all, pregnancy is not all about scanning Pinterest for baby shower themes and registering for ironic onesies, and sometimes the less flattering aspects of gestation have a way of dimming a bit of that so-called pregnancy glow. Not to worry! Dawn is here, ready to shepherd you through the experience of one human body taking on the task of growing another human body.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not Helpful
- By Anonymous User on 12-03-18
By: Dawn Dais
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Ordinary Insanity
- Fear and the Silent Crisis of Motherhood in America
- By: Sarah Menkedick
- Narrated by: Sarah Menkedick
- Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
Anxiety among mothers is a growing but largely unrecognized crisis. In the transition to motherhood and the years that follow, countless women suffer from overwhelming feelings of fear, grief, and obsession that do not fit neatly within the outmoded category of “postpartum depression.” These women soon discover that there is precious little support or time for their care, even as expectations about what mothers should do and be continue to rise.
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2 out of 5 stars
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tedious and doesn't say anything meaningful
- By Jennifer on 06-18-23
By: Sarah Menkedick
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Hunt, Gather, Parent
- What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans
- By: Michaeleen Doucleff
- Narrated by: Michaeleen Doucleff
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,941
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,669
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,659
In Hunt, Gather, Parent, Doucleff sets out with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most venerable communities: Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadzabe families in Tanzania. She sees that these cultures don’t have the same problems with children that Western parents do.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I wish they had a professional narrator
- By Anonymous User on 03-26-21
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting
- By: Heidi Murkoff
- Narrated by: Heidi Murkoff, Meeghan Holaway, Emma Bing, and others
- Length: 32 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 463
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 376
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This cover-to-cover (including the cover!) new edition is filled with must-have information, advice, insight, and tips for a new generation of moms and dads. With What to Expect’s trademark warmth, empathy, and humor, it answers every conceivable question expecting parents could have, including dozens of new ones based on the ever-changing pregnancy and birthing practices and choices they face. Advice for dads is fully integrated throughout the book.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The author writes as though we are children
- By V Diploe on 11-15-20
By: Heidi Murkoff
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The Whole-Brain Child
- 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
- By: Daniel J. Siegel M.D., Tina Payne Bryson
- Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel M.D., Tina Payne Bryson
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 425
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 381
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 380
In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Several comments on the brain were incorrect.
- By Abelle & Dorian on 04-18-23
By: Daniel J. Siegel M.D., and others
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- Kaitlyn M
- 10-01-23
Info I needed when I needed it
midway through my second trimester I’m still making sense of my current physiological and emotional changes and also trying to plan for the future changes- this book was so helpful. Thank you!
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- Elizabeth Bashir
- 05-03-19
So validating!
A must read for any soon-to-be or new mom. this is going on my list of books I recommend to all my pregnant friends. Do yourself a favor and listen to this book and deal with all your complicated mommy feelings.
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- Jessi
- 10-23-20
not even preggo yet but this was great!
I'm TTC and this helped alleviate a TON of anxiety already! Definitely going to re-listen during pregnancy
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- Brooke S.
- 09-28-20
Not Soothing for high risk pregnancy
This added to my stress and pregnancy anxiety. The book brings up all the terrible and difficult aspects of pregnancy. Don’t read if your currently pregnant. Perhaps before pregnancy would be best. I was looking for practical tools and tips to overcome the difficult emotions associated with a high risk pregnancy. This book has added to the anxiety.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 07-30-22
wouldn't read again
lots of advice and perspectives but overall didn't go deep enough or capture the experience for me
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