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Herman, Deborah Levine

The complete idiot's guide to motherhood / Deborah Levine Herman - New York : Hemel Hempstead ; Alpha, ©1999. - xxviii, 291 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Written from one mother to another, this guide alleviates the doubts and worries of motherhood.

Includes bibliography and index

Contents

Part 1. The making of a mom
1. So, You're going to be a mom!
2. It's Showtime! Hospitalization and labor

Part 2. From nursery to preschool
3. And baby makes three (or more)
4. The great nursing conundrum: Bottle or breast?
5. Living with a toddler
6. From potty training to preschool

Part 3. Calling all super moms!
7. Setting a schedule for success
8. Hi Ho, Hi Ho, Its off to work we go
9. School dazed
10. Too Pooped to Pop: Romance after children
11. Intuitive mothering

Part 4. You, your kids, and your changing relationship
12. Communications 101: Talking about the tough stuff
13. Becoming a dork: your preteen and you
14. Dr. Jekyll and the teenage hyde
15. Loosening the reins without letting Go
16. Varsity Blues: Helping your child prepare for college

Part 5. Special issues on the motherhood trail
17. Living with a special needs child
18. Dealing with divorce
19. Single mom survival
20. Getting back into the dating game
21. Blended families

Part 6. Getting to know you
22. Friends at last
23. Reclaiming your nest
24. Celebrating a job well done


ISBN: 0028631781 9780028631783

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Motherhood.
Maternity.

Dewey Class. No.: WS105.5.5.C3 H551c 1999