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When the Labels Don't Fit
A New Approach to Raising a Challenging Child
Written by barbara probst

Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2008
Price: $13.95

“One of the finest and most helpful books we have ever read . . . should be the first stop for any parent trying to help a struggling child.”
—Brock Eide and Fernette Eide, authors of The Mislabeled Child

Finally, a positive approach designed around your child’s traits and needs

Many children do... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.

The Good Teen
Rescuing Adolescence from the Myths of the Storm and Stress Years
Written by Richard M. Lerner, PH.D

Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: August 5, 2008
Price: $14.95

Who says the teen years have to be terrible?

Although the word teenager has become synonymous with trouble, the evidence is clear: Adolescents have gotten a bad rap—and this according to a landmark eight-year study of 4,000 teens from twenty-five states. In The Good Teen, acclaimed researcher Richard M. Lerner sets the... Read more >

Also available as an eBook and a hardcover.

Twin Set
Moms of Multiples Share Survive and Thrive Secrets
Written by Christina Boyle and Cathleen Stahl

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2008
Price: $13.95

When Baby Makes (Much) More Than Three

If you’re a new mom of multiples, it can be hard to find advice and enough people in your life who “get it” or give you the support you need. Luckily, there’s Twin Set: for moms of twins, by moms of twins. Twin Set provides... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.

How to Raise an American
1776 Fun and Easy Tools, Tips, and Activities to Help Your Child Love This Country
Written by Myrna Blyth and Chriss Winston

Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: June 24, 2008
Price: $13.95

“Ideas even the busiest parent can use to instill a sense of patriotism within their family.” ––Washington Times

Do you love America? Now, what about your kids?

How to Raise an American shows you how to make patriotism an important part of your family’s daily life, with engaging and entertaining ideas on every... Read more >

Also available as an eBook and a hardcover.

Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant
Written by Robert A. Greene, M.D. and Laurie Tarkan

Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: April 29, 2008
Price: $16.95

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Also available as an eBook.

The Gay Uncle's Guide to Parenting
Candid Counsel from the Depths of the Daycare Trenches
Written by Brett Berk

Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: March 4, 2008
Price: $13.95

When your toddler's bowel movements seem more important than world peace, mealtimes require strategic negotiations, and you haven't had a night out in eight months, it's time to admit something needs to change. Let Gay Uncle Brett Berk take you by the hand and walk you down the path to parental... Read more >

Only Child
Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo
Edited by Deborah Siegel and Daphne Uviller

Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2008
Price: $13.95

What is it really like to be an only child?

In this insightful and entertaining collection, writers including Judith Thurman, Kathryn Harrison, John Hodgman, and Peter Ho Davies reflect on a lifetime of being an only. They describe what it’s like to be an only child of divorce, an only because of... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.

And Baby Makes Three
The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives
Written by John Gottman, Ph.D. and Julie Schwartz Gottman

Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2008
Price: $13.95

Congratulations! You have a new baby.
Don’t forget you also have a marriage.

Having a baby is a joyous experience, but even the best relationships are strained during the transition from duo to trio. In And Baby Makes Three, Love Lab™ experts John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman teach couples the... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.

Sex on the Brain
12 Lessons to Enhance Your Love Life
Written by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2008
Price: $13.95

What is your best tool for achieving the ultimate sexual pleasure? Your brain!

Everyone wants to know how to improve his or her love life, but so few of us understand the integral role the brain plays in getting us in the mood, keeping us excited about our partner, and helping... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.

Addiction Proof Your Child
A Realistic Approach to Preventing Drug, Alcohol, and Other Dependencies
Written by Stanton Peele. Ph.D., J.D.

Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: August 28, 2007
Price: $14.95

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The Case Against Homework
How Homework Is Hurting Children and What Parents Can Do About It
Written by Sara Bennett and Nancy Kalish

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: August 28, 2007
Price: $13.95

Does assigning fifty math problems accomplish any more than assigning five? Is memorizing word lists the best way to increase vocabulary—especially when it takes away from reading time? And what is the real purpose behind those devilish dioramas?

The time our children spend doing homework has skyrocketed in recent years. Parents... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.

Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage
America's Love Lab Experts Share Their Strategies for Strengthening Your Relationship
Written by John Gottman, Ph.D., Julie Schwartz Gottman and Joan DeClaire

Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: June 26, 2007
Price: $13.95

In 1994, Dr. John Gottman and his colleagues at the University of Washingto— made a startling announcement: Through scientific observation and mathematical analysis, they could predict—with more than 90 percent accuracy—whether a marriage would succeed or fail. The only thing they did not yet know was how to turn a failing... Read more >

Also available as an abridged audio CD, abridged audiobook download and an eBook.

Blindsided by a Diaper
Over 30 Men and Women Reveal How Parenthood Changes a Relationship
Written by Dana Bedford Hilmer

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2007
Price: $14.95

It used to be just the two of you. Now you have a baby, or maybe even a few kids, and the luxury of time—to frolic, talk, romance, and simply hang out—is gone, replaced by a big dose of chaos and the demands of little people who rule your home with... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.

From the Hips
A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent
Written by Rebecca Odes and Ceridwen Morris

Format: Trade Paperback, 400 pages
On Sale: May 22, 2007
Price: $21.95

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of real parents and the expertise of doctors, midwives and other birth and baby pros, this indispensable resource is filled with the most accurate and up-to-date information about having and caring for a baby, including:

Decisions, Decisions:
A judgment-free breakdown of every major choice, including prenatal... Read more >

Positive Discipline A-Z
1001 Solutions to Everyday Parenting Problems
Written by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., Lynn Lott and H. Stephen Glenn

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: March 27, 2007
Price: $16.95

As a parent, you face one of the most challenging—and rewarding—roles of your life. No matter how much you love your child, there will still be moments filled with anger, frustration, and, at times, desperation. What do you do? Over the years, millions of parents just like you have come to... Read more >

Also available as an eBook.