Author: Ngozi Edema
Publisher: Ngozi Edema
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 46
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The first day of kindergarten is exciting and filled with anxiety for parents and their kids. This book offers moms some exciting things to do after their babies leave for school! And it is approved by a little girl going to kindergarten. Let her show you what she has planned for her mom in Mama's Daycare!Nene is going to kindergarten. She’s got everything ready, her backpack, pencils and her lunchbox. But what about Mum? Does going to kindergarten really have to mean leaving Mum on her own all day? There has to be a better way… Why should you read this book with your kids? 1. it stimulates a child's imagination and helps them to show fellow feeling for others. 2. Many moms feel empty when their children starts school and mom and child can discuss fun ways to fill the void. Never underestimate the imaginations of a child! 3.Most kids may not worry as much as Nene, the main character, but kids also have their own concerns as they move to this new stage of their life. Please use the opportunity after reading this story with your child, ask them what their greatest worries are and help them navigate through these. I do hope that every parent and child will find these book helpful as your child goes to school. Here are a few editorial reviews Reviewed By Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite Mama's Daycare: Mama and Nene is a children’s educational picture book written by Ngozi Edema and illustrated by Swapan Debnath. Nene is so excited that it’s finally time for her to go to kindergarten. She's checked and double-checked everything in her pack to make sure she’s prepared for that first day. But, as the day approaches, she begins to wonder about her mom. Nene has always been there to keep her mom company -- will Mama be lonely when she’s on her own? Then she had the best idea! Mama’s Daycare was directly across the street from the school she would be attending. Nene could simply take her mom to Mama’s Daycare, and everything would be fine. There were so many things that could keep her mom busy while she was in school -- and on the weekends, they would be together again. Ngozi Edema’s Mama's Daycare: Mama and Nene is a marvelous way to broach the subject of the first day of kindergarten with young readers. Nene’s confidence in her own first day and concern over her mom should be inspirational for kids who are approaching the first day of school with a bit of dread. Swapan Debnath’s illustrations are marvelous! I loved the autumnal palette she employs to make the season feel like it’s almost here. Her panels showing Mama’s activities at her Daycare work so well with the original premise of the story. Mama's Daycare: Mama and Nene is most highly recommended. Reviewed By Tammy Ruggles for Readers’ Favorite Mama's Daycare (Mama and Nene), written by Ngozi Edema and illustrated by Swapan Debnath, is a cute, colorful children's book about a little girl named Nene, who is getting ready for her first day of school. She is very close to her mom and loves cuddling with her baby doll, Rosie. Nene loves her mom more than anything. Nene is looking forward to school and wants to make sure she has everything she needs, like supplies. She seems all ready except for one thing: What will her mom do without her when she goes off to school? They're so used to being together. What follows is an imaginative story about Nene's fantasy of her mom going to a mommy daycare right across the street from her school, so they can still be in close proximity to each other. The little girl further imagines all the things her mom will do at her mommy daycare, like going to the gym, reading books, and other things. Nene realizes that on the days she doesn't go to school, she and her mom can still do fun things together. Edema has created a charming book that both mothers and children can enjoy.
Author: Anna Dewdney
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101549971
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
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Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new . . . It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back? Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be! Activities for Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney Watch a Video
Author: Mike Huber
Publisher: Redleaf Press
ISBN: 1605544949
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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There are so many fun things to do in Mr. Walter's classroom, but Esteban still misses his mama while she's at work. One day, after giving Esteban two kisses and a hug (mwah-mwah-mmmm), Mama heads out the door—and forgets to take her gloves with her. As Esteban keeps the gloves safe, they help him remember something important: it can be hard to be apart from his mama, but she always comes back . . . with two kisses and a hug! The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences.
Author: Helena Andrews-Dyer
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0593240332
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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Can white moms and Black moms ever truly be friends? Not just mom friends, but like really real friends? And does it matter? “Utterly addictive . . . Through her sharp wit and dynamic anecdotal storytelling, Helena Andrews-Dyer shines a light on the cultural differences that separate Black and white mothers.”—Tia Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June Helena Andrews-Dyer lives in a “hot” Washington, D.C., neighborhood, which means picturesque row houses and plenty of gentrification. After having her first child, she joined the local mom group—“the Mamas”—and quickly realized that being one of the only Black mothers in the mix was a mixed bag. The racial, cultural, and socioeconomic differences were made clear almost immediately. But spending time in what she calls “the Polly Pocket world of postracial parenting” was a welcome reprieve. Then George Floyd happened. A man was murdered, a man who called out for his mama. And suddenly, the Mamas hit different. Though they were alike in some ways—they want their kids to be safe; they think their husbands are lazy; they work too much and feel guilty about it—Andrews-Dyer realized she had an entirely different set of problems that her neighborhood mom friends could never truly understand. In The Mamas, Andrews-Dyer chronicles the particular challenges she faces in a group where systemic racism can be solved with an Excel spreadsheet and where she, a Black, professional, Ivy League–educated mom, is overcompensating with every move. Andrews-Dyer grapples with her own inner tensions, like “Why do I never leave the house with the baby and without my wedding ring?” and “Why did every name we considered for our kids have to pass the résumé test?” Throw in a global pandemic and a nationwide movement for social justice, and Andrews-Dyer ultimately tries to find out if moms from different backgrounds can truly understand one another. With sharp wit and refreshing honesty, The Mamas explores the contradictions and community of motherhood—white and Black and everything—against the backdrop of the rapidly changing world.
Author: Emily Oster
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525559256
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 353
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From the author of Expecting Better and The Family Firm, an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times “The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good writer.” —NPR With Expecting Better, award-winning economist Emily Oster spotted a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the information they needed to make the best decision for their own pregnancies. By digging into the data, Oster found that much of the conventional pregnancy wisdom was wrong. In Cribsheet, she now tackles an even greater challenge: decision-making in the early years of parenting. As any new parent knows, there is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days, parents get the message that they must make certain choices around feeding, sleep, and schedule or all will be lost. There's a rule—or three—for everything. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision? Armed with the data, Oster finds that the conventional wisdom doesn't always hold up. She debunks myths around breastfeeding (not a panacea), sleep training (not so bad!), potty training (wait until they're ready or possibly bribe with M&Ms), language acquisition (early talkers aren't necessarily geniuses), and many other topics. She also shows parents how to think through freighted questions like if and how to go back to work, how to think about toddler discipline, and how to have a relationship and parent at the same time. Economics is the science of decision-making, and Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide to the chaos and frequent misinformation of the early years. Emily Oster is a trained expert—and mom of two—who can empower us to make better, less fraught decisions—and stay sane in the years before preschool.
Author: Linda Åkeson McGurk
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501143646
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this “fascinating exploration of the importance of the outdoors to childhood development” (Kirkus Reviews) from a Swedish-American mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children. Could the Scandinavian philosophy of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children? When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature-centric parenting philosophies of her native Scandinavia were not the norm. In Sweden, children play outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather, and letting babies nap outside in freezing temperatures is common and recommended by physicians. Preschoolers spend their days climbing trees, catching frogs, and learning to compost, and environmental education is a key part of the public-school curriculum. In the US, McGurk found the playgrounds deserted, and preschoolers were getting drilled on academics with little time for free play in nature. And when a swimming outing at a nearby creek ended with a fine from a park officer, McGurk realized that the parenting philosophies of her native country and her adopted homeland were worlds apart. Struggling to decide what was best for her family, McGurk embarked on a six-month journey to Sweden with her two daughters to see how their lives would change in a place where spending time in nature is considered essential to a good childhood. Insightful and lively, There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather is a fascinating personal narrative that illustrates how Scandinavian culture could hold the key to raising healthy, resilient, and confident children in America.
Author: Karma Wilson
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060575077
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Mama Bird and Mama Cat and even teensy-weensy Mama Mole must leave their little ones from time to time. But rain or shine, in a tree or in the sea, mamas everywhere find their way home with cozy hugs and lots of love, because mamas always come home.
Author: Stephan Lomp
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452148694
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
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Babysaurus is looking for his mamasaurus and meets different prehistoric animals along the way.
Author: Elissa Strauss
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982169273
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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In this “brilliantly argued and timely book” (Brigid Schulte, New York Times bestselling author), journalist Elissa Strauss explores the powerful role caring for others plays in our individual and communal lives, weaving together research about care and stories from parents and caregivers with a feminist bent. Behind our current caregiving crisis, in which a broken system has left parents and caregivers exhausted, sits a fierce addiction to independence. But what would happen if we started to appreciate dependency, and the deep meaning of one person caring for another? If we start to care about care? Drawing on research into parenting and caregiving, as well as her own experiences as a mother, journalist Elissa Strauss delves into the history and power of care in our lives and communities. With a curiosity and desire to more fully understand one of humanity’s most profound and essential relationships, she interrogates our societal obsession with going it alone, and poses a challenge to let ourselves be transformed by the act of caregiving. When You Care weaves historical anecdotes and science with conversations with parents and caregivers to the young, old, disabled, ill, and more, revealing a rich array of insights about how care shapes us on the inside and the outside, for the better. Care is a long-ignored force in our collective and political lives, as well as a deeply philosophical, spiritual, and psychologically potent experience. Moreso, an embrace of care by both women and men will lead to a more gender equitable future and help us reimagine what it means to be productive and live a meaningful life. The result is an eye-opening exploration into the power of being depended on—and a stirring call to action to finally acknowledge the breadth, depth, and beauty of all that caregivers do.
Author: Jeff Sweat
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 125013921X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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A futuristic thriller that pits teens against teens. Jemma has spent her life scavenging tools and supplies in her tribe's small enclave outside what used to be a big city. Now she’s a teen, and old enough to become a Mama. Making babies is how her people survive—in Jemma’s world, life ends at age seventeen. Survival has eclipsed love ever since the Parents died of a mysterious plague. But Jemma’s connection to a boy named Apple is stronger than her duty as a Mama. Forced to leave, Jemma and Apple are joined in exile by a mysterious boy who claims to know what is causing them to die. The world is crumbling around them, and their time is running out. Life is short. Can they outlive it?
