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Kleine Philosophen

"Kleine Philosophen" vereint modernste Forschung aus Psychologie, Neurowissenschaften und Philosophie, um ein neues Bild von unserer Denk- und Gefühlswelt zu zeichnen. Es wird argumentiert, dass Babys und Kinder in einigen wichtigen Aspekten bewusster sind als Erwachsene.

The Philosophical Baby

The Philosophical Baby brings together cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to paint a new picture of the way we think and feel. It argues that babies and children are, in some important senses, more conscious than adults are.

The Parenting Map

"The Parenting Map" offers a guide to conscious parenting, providing step-by-step techniques to transform your relationship with your children. It will help parents understand, communicate, and build connections with their children by proposing three stages, emphasizing growth within different aspects of you as a parent.

Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft in der Pandemie

'Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft in der Pandemie' ist eine Sammlung von Erfahrungen von Müttern in der Wissenschaft während der Pandemie. Sie bietet kritische Einblicke in die Herausforderungen und diskutiert die Vereinbarkeit von Mutterschaft und wissenschaftlicher Arbeit unter den verschärften Bedingungen der globalen Krise. Das Buch enthält verschiedene Standpunkte aus unterschiedlichen wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen.

Bindung ohne Burnout

"Bindung ohne Burnout" ist ein Ratgeber für Eltern, der darauf abzielt, eine sichere Bindung zu ihren Kindern aufzubauen, ohne dabei auszubrennen. Es bietet Strategien und Tipps, um mit den hohen Anforderungen des Elternseins umzugehen und dabei eine gesunde Balance zu finden.

No-Drama Discipline

No-Drama Discipline is a book that provides a comprehensive guide to better parenting by focusing on teaching and building skills rather than punishment. It emphasizes the importance of connecting with children, understanding their emotions, and redirecting their behavior to foster personal growth, empathy, and better decision-making.

Wits Guts Grit

"Wits Guts Grit" is a book by Jena Pincott that explores natural "biohacks" for raising smart and resilient children, focusing on factors such as microbes, nutrients, hormones, neurons, and environmental influences. The book provides insights and actionable advice on how to help children adapt to a challenging and continuously changing world, aiming to strengthen their resilience, memory, self-regulation, and other key attributes.

The Happiest Toddler on the Block

"The Happiest Toddler on the Block" is a parenting guide by Harvey Karp that provides strategies to effectively communicate with toddlers, eliminate tantrums, and foster patient, respectful, and cooperative behavior in children aged one to four. The book offers practical advice on handling common toddler behaviors and challenges, with the aim of raising happy, confident children.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

The book "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" is about understanding and overcoming the long-term impact of growing up with emotionally immature parents, particularly for emotionally sensitive children. It provides guidance, coping strategies, and exercises for self-understanding and healing, aiming to increase self-awareness and emotional freedom.

The Toxic War on Masculinity

"The Toxic War on Masculinity" explores the historical and societal evolution of masculinity, challenging the notion of 'toxic masculinity' and arguing that the secular script for masculinity has become distorted, leading to negative stereotypes and misunderstandings. The book advocates for a return to a biblical concept of manhood, highlighting the positive aspects of masculinity when directed towards virtuous ends.

Ma, Dont Go!

"Ma, Don't Go!" is a biography that chronicles the struggles, triumphs, and survival of working mothers, particularly those in the medical field, as they navigate the challenges of balancing their professional responsibilities with their personal lives.

Man of Steel and Velvet

Man of Steel and Velvet presents the concept of the ideal man as a blend of strength (steel) and gentleness (velvet). It provides guidance on how men can develop these qualities to become better leaders, protectors, providers, and overall individuals.

Die Mamas

"The Mamas" ist eine persönliche Erkundung der Reise der Autorin, ihre Identität als schwarze Mutter in einer überwiegend weißen Müttergruppe zu finden, während sie die Komplexitäten von Rasse, Klasse und Mutterschaft in einem sich gentrifizierenden Viertel navigiert.

Emotional starke Jungen großziehen

Emotionale Stärke bei Jungen fördern handelt davon, Eltern und Betreuern Anleitung und praktische Aktivitäten zu bieten, um Jungen dabei zu helfen, emotionale Stärke, Widerstandsfähigkeit und gesunden emotionalen Ausdruck zu entwickeln, während sie zu Erwachsenen heranwachsen.

Wesentliche Arbeit

Essential Labor erforscht den Wert und die Bedeutung der Pflegearbeit, insbesondere der Mutterschaft, und stellt gesellschaftliche Normen in Frage, die diese wichtige Arbeit abwerten und unsichtbar machen. Das Buch kombiniert Memoiren, Forschung und kulturelle Analyse, um für ein umfassenderes und gerechteres Verständnis von Pflegearbeit zu werben.

Raising Emotionally Strong Boys

Raising Emotionally Strong Boys is about providing guidance and practical activities for parents and caregivers to help boys develop emotional strength, resilience, and healthy emotional expression as they grow into adulthood.

Social Justice Parenting

Social Justice Parenting is a guide to raising children with a strong sense of social consciousness, empathy, and advocacy for justice. It provides practical tools and strategies for parents to foster open dialogue, compassion, kindness, and active engagement in social justice issues within their families.

The Mamas

The Mamas is a personal exploration of the author's journey in finding her identity as a Black mother in a predominantly white mom group, while navigating the complexities of race, class, and motherhood in a gentrifying neighborhood.

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a guide for parents that provides evidence-based strategies and insights on shaping children's character traits, fostering kindness, empathy, and resilience, while avoiding negative behaviors such as bullying, entitlement, and arrogance.

The Montessori Toddler

The Montessori Toddler is a guide for parents on raising curious and responsible children using Montessori principles, focusing on understanding toddlers better and incorporating these principles into daily life.

Essential Labor

Essential Labor explores the value and importance of caregiving work, particularly mothering, and challenges societal norms that devalue and invisibilize this essential labor. The book combines memoir, research, and cultural analysis to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable understanding of care work.

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