Motherhood

Tina Knowles, the mother of iconic singer-songwriters Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Solange Knowles, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland, chronicles a life like none other. Enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering, Matriarch is a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood.

In this intimate, haunting, literary memoir read by the author, an American icon tells her story for the first time, in her own gorgeous words - about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey....

What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist and author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting.

The secret behind France's astonishingly well-behaved children is here....

In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give one's kids everything....

We can not raise a happy child if we are constantly screaming threats at them. No parent sets out to hurt their child, but this type of parenting does just that. To raise a happy child that wants to behave, you need to retrain yourself first....

From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away....

Now, in audio for the first time, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth....

In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism.

Ginger’s candid approach will help moms move beyond the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident, well-balanced approach to raising their children....

The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers....

We heard it too many times: “Babies don’t come with an instruction manual.” Instead of taking the old cliché at its word, we asked, “why not?”....

It is not necessary for childbirth to be a terribly painful experience. In this audiobook, HypnoBirthing founder Marie Mongan shows women how the Mongan Method works and how parents can take control of the greatest and most important event of their lives....

With wit, honesty, and a refusal to settle for easy answers, BoyMom charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and fulfilling story about their own lives.

What the award-winning, best-selling Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children....

With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world....

A raw, heart-wrenching essay about navigating motherhood and poverty, and the hope and resolve needed to find a way forward, by the New York Times bestselling author of Maid and Class.

In this important and ground-breaking, deeply personal investigation, Jones writes of the emerging concept of “matrescence”—the wholeness of becoming a mother....

Like many women, Clare Pooley found the juggle of a stressful career and family life a struggle, so she left her successful career to look after her family....

Baby or child-free? Which will it be? Is this decision keeping you up at night? Do you feel terrified you will regret your decision? Are you paralyzed by this high-stakes choice? Now, you can get off the fence and get on with your life....

Expert hypnobirthing teacher and founder of The Positive Birth Company, Siobhan Miller has made it her mission to change the way women around the world approach and experience birth....

Many family fights, communication break downs, relationship disconnections, and overall stress and frustration can be solved if parents and children learn the principles and skills of self-government....

Neha Ruch provides a paradigm-shifting guide to career breaks after kids that rebrands stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families.

A clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood....

Shadow Daughter tackles a subject we rarely discuss as a culture: Family estrangements, especially those between parents and adult children. Estrangements - between parents and children, siblings, multiple generations....

Raising a seven-year-old daughter and caring for a newborn, single mother Stephanie Land tries her best to persevere through fatigue, hunger, a depleted food stamp balance, and a bank account hovering around ten dollars. Not to mention postpartum hormones, anxiety over finding suitable housing, and the fear of defeat in the battle of fulfilling her children’s needs and forging her own identity as a writer. With the help of a community of friends and her own steely will, Stephanie is determined to find a way forward to a life that can afford her family hope and joy.

Imagine a life where you're not afraid to make a mistake, you don't link your worth to what you've achieved, you don't feel like you're drowning, and you never hear that voice in your head telling you you're not good enough. Release yourself from the pressure to prove yourself to the world. Because, as it turns out, you're not a perfect woman. You're a real one.

In UnTriggered, Amber shares encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation that often accompanies it. This sixty-day devotional touches on heart issues like releasing comparison with other moms, becoming a results-free mom, resisting comparison of children, gaining confidence in listening to the Holy Spirit, embracing the gift of motherhood, and more. Packed with spiritual encouragement, UnTriggered also includes easy “put it into practice” steps.

Conversas que não tive com minha mãe não é um audiolivro sobre melancolia, mas sobre lembranças e experiências de saudade e afeto. Mesmo quando a tristeza surge, existe uma ….

Is it supposed to be this hard? It's a question all new mothers ask. The moment after birthing your baby, you enter postpartum. It's the blurriest of transitions – there's joy and awe but also intense physical recovery, fluctuating hormones, a brain that can't find the right words, and so much to learn. It's beautiful and it's hard. The Complete Guide to Postpartum is your comforting and enlightening companion to navigating this entirely new life, from the earliest moments post-birth to many years later.

Beneath the Lid: Lessons from My Mother’s Sewing Basket By Debbie Danielsen Tucked away in every sewing basket is more than just thread and thimbles—there are stories to be told. Stories of patience, resilience, laughter, and love. Beneath the Lid uncovers 52 heartwarming tales stitched with nostalgia, humor, and wisdom. Each short story brings to life a memory sparked by a humble tool—whether it’s a measuring tape that reminded us to show grace, a seam ripper called “The Humbling Tool,” or a button tin that jingled like childhood. Blending gentle storytelling with timeless ...

Life Is Like a Button Jar A Little Loose, a Little Lovely, and Full of Surprises What if a jar of old buttons could hold not just memories, but wisdom? In this heartwarming collection of short stories and reflections, author Debbie Danielsen takes readers on a stitched-together journey through nostalgia, family, creativity, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Each button becomes a metaphor—some humorous, some poignant, all unforgettable. Grouped into tender "sections" like Loose Threads, Stitched with Love, and Buttons That Shine, every story is perfect for reading with a cup of tea, a...

Today, discoveries in psychology and neuroscience back up what I have discovered, that the words “joy” and “purpose” are linked in the most successful examples of living life—throughout childhood and adult life. Having a purpose that provides physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance in one’s own life naturally results in a desire to contribute to the good of all. And a feeling of joy is often the result. The following pages contain first-hand observation and conclusions that foster understanding of, and support for, optimum development in the first three years of life....

The Last Letter from Heaven A Novel of Grief, Love, and Hope Some love never leaves. Some letters change everything. For twenty-five years, Carla Williams devoted her life to caring for her special needs son, Peter — feeding him, bathing him, loving him through every moment, even when the world said he wouldn’t survive past childhood. When Peter passes unexpectedly at age twenty-five, Carla is left adrift — grieving, guilt-ridden, and questioning her purpose. Her heart longs to know: Did I love him enough? Is he okay? Will I ever feel whole again? Then, one quiet morning, a mysterious...

Kim John Payne ofrece inspiración, ideas y un plan para el cambio que te ayudará a simplificar el entorno en tu hogar, establecer ritmos y rutinas razonables, programar descansos y reducir el “tiempo de pantalla” de tus hijos. "Crianza con simplicidad" es un manifiesto para proteger a las infancias y una guía para brindar calma y tranquilidad al contener el diluvio interminable de información y estimulación al que están expuestos los más pequeños.

A powerful voice of encouragement with raw honesty for every mom who feels overwhelmed and wonders if she’ll ever find herself again. Lexie blends personal stories, science-backed insights, and practical advice to empower moms to reclaim their time, their energy, and their sense of self. This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about embracing what truly matters and learning to thrive in the chaos.

The Honeymoon Disaster That Sparked A Marvelous Marriage is a true-to-life story of a marriage that literally began “on the rocks” and would have figuratively ended up “on the rocks” if God had not intervened. “I remember, even to this day, catching the weight of the surrey with my right leg, which amazingly didn’t break, and pushing it back upright since it had landed sideways on the rocks. My wife, however, must have struck the handlebars before being thrown out of the surrey because she was lying unconscious on the rocks just to the left of where we had crashed.

The first months after childbirth can feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling to balance your own recovery with caring for your newborn, Thrive in Your Fourth Trimester offers practical, evidence-based advice to help you navigate this transformative time with confidence and calm.

Clutter-Free Living: Simplifying Life for Busy Parents is a practical and inspiring guide designed to help parents create an organized, stress-free home.

The Losses We Keep is a deeply moving collection of personal stories from women who have faced the heart-wrenching journey of pregnancy loss, IVF struggles, and the uncertainty of not knowing why they can't conceive. Jami, alongside eight other courageous women, shares her story and theirs, offering a raw and honest look at the emotional and physical challenges they have endured. This book is a beacon of hope, a source of solidarity, and a reminder that no woman facing these trials is alone.

La creadora del método CALM, te enseña a implementar estas cuatro máximas cuando eres una madre que se preocupa demasiado: cambia tus suposiciones arraigadas que generan estrés innecesario, actúa para controlar lo controlable y suelta lo que no está en tus manos. Este no es un libro sobre crianza, es un libro sobre cómo tener más momentos de calma y menos de angustia siendo madre.

Tired of Anxiety Stealing Your Joy? Discover How to Find Calm Anytime, Anywhere in Seconds! As a mom, your days are filled with endless to-dos, unexpected challenges, and the constant worry for your little ones. Anxiety can feel like a relentless shadow, making it hard to truly enjoy the precious moments. But what if you could break free from that cycle and find a pocket of peace whenever and wherever you need it? In HELP For Anxious Moms, you'll discover simple yet powerful techniques designed specifically for busy moms to instantly dial down anxiety.

Pieces You’ll Never Get Back is a harrowing and redemptive memoir, in which a new mother must reconstruct her shattered mind, her relationship to her religious upbringing, and her life’s purpose.

This story is an inspiring and personal testimony of how a woman fell in love with architecture and created a life for herself but then decided to give everything up for love and follow the American Dream. Little did she know, a pandemic, a baby, and a new business would all happen at once! Follow Gloria’s incredible journey to becoming a worldwide renowned architect and business owner while being a new mom. Through this book, you’ll learn how women in any industry can find a balance between their professional life and motherhood without having to compromise either role.

The Power Lane: Why Keeping Moms in the Workplace Revs the Economy is a compelling business case for why leaders should take a hard look at their organization’s systems and structures to solve one of today’s most perplexing problems—understanding why moms aren’t leaving the workforce, they are leaving your workplace. With record-high labor participation rates, moms have been a driving force in the US economic recovery post-pandemic but with a significant personal, financial, and health cost.