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16 alaska.providence.org Books Making More Milk by Lisa Marasco and Diana West Worried about making enough milk for your baby? Get the help you need with this practical guide from two lactation experts. Cutting-edge discoveries will help you learn: ` How your body makes milk ` If your supply is actually low ` If your baby is getting enough milk ` The underlying cause of your low milk supply ` How to make more milk with effective methods targeted to the cause of poor supply ` How to make more milk when returning to work or school, exclusively pumping, and in other special situations. My Preemie Baby Book by Eric and Kristin Moan An absolute essential for any NICU baby, this 200-page book is a heartwarming journal created by NICU parents for NICU parents to track preemie or medically challenged journeys in the hospital. Parents can track development milestones, make notes about baby's care team and plan of care, as well as generally chronicle this incredibly unique and intimate experience. With inspirational quotes, guest book pages, super helpful advice, and weight/height conversion charts, this journal can help parents feel grounded in the maelstrom of an unexpected birth experience. The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp Never again will you have to stand by helplessly while your little baby cries and cries. There is a way to calm most crying babies . . . usually in minutes! Thousands of parents, from regular moms and dads to Hollywood superstars, have come to baby expert Dr. Harvey Karp to learn his remarkable techniques for soothing babies and increasing sleep. With Dr. Karp's sensible advice, parents and grandparents, nurses and nannies, will be able to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block! The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep by Dr. Harvey Karp America's favorite pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, now focuses his unparalleled knowledge, experience, and insight on solving the #1 concern of parents everywhere: sleep. Dr. Karp offers invaluable tips on how to help your newborn, infant, or toddler get the rest they need, while debunking some of the most widely held myths about babies and sleep. The No-Cry Discipline Solution by Elizabeth Pantley Have the Terrible Twos become the Terrifying Threes, Fearsome Fours, Frightening Fives, and beyond? Elizabeth Pantley, creator of the No-Cry revolution, gives you advice for raising well-behaved children, from ages 2 through 8. Written with warmth but based in practicality, Elizabeth shows you how to deal with childhood's most common behavioral problems: tantrums, sleep issues, backtalk, hitting/kicking/hair pulling, sibling fights, swearing, dawdling, public misbehavior, whining and more! The No-Cry Potty Training Solution by Elizabeth Pantley Potty training your child doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Parenting authority Elizabeth Pantley helps your child get on the road to bathroom independence without frustration, confusion, or tears. Elizabeth Pantley's easy no-cry solution will help you: ` Determine the right time to start potty training ` Create a simple and effective potty plan ` Increase your child's self-esteem and independence ` Motivate a reluctant potty user . . . and more! 133 Anchorage Playgrounds by Colleen Carlson A must-have for every family in Anchorage, this fantastic books lists 133 free public playgrounds at parks and schools in Anchorage. Useful information about each playground includes: a 1-3 star author rating, port-a- potties, sledding hills, picnic shelters, wheel-friendly playground surfaces, maps with bike trails & railroad tracks identified, and simple-to-follow directions to each playground. Babes in the Woods by Jennifer Aist A nursing newborn or an energetic toddler is no reason to shelve your love of outdoor adventures! Author Jennifer Aist offers sage advice on how to make it fun and easy to take babies and toddlers into the woods. Well-organized chapters offer practical tips and ingenious solutions for enjoyable day hikes, car camping and base camping trips, backpacking adventures, and boating excursions. Along the way, Aist explores all the reasons why introducing even the youngest of children to wilderness experiences is healthy, rewarding, and fun.