The Mother-to-Be's Dream Book: Understanding the Dreams of Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is a time of incredible, heightened awareness, when a womans dreams are the most profound of her life. In the rich, revealing dreams of pregnancy, both the mother-and-father-to-be can discover much about their babybefore it is born! This warm, insightful guide is filled with actual dreams of pregnant women, tips for remembering and interpreting dreams, plus special visualization, healing and meditation exercises to help understand what it all means. Readers will learn about: common dreams, symbols, and themes; dreams the father may have; and what dreams reveal about impending motherhood.

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Courageous author acknowledges soul communication.......2000-10-03

As I opened this book, I wondered whether I would be disappointed by yet another author who pushes aside the possibility of pre-birth communication. I have read books on the dreams of pregnancy that speak of symbols, wish fulfillment, and the mind's tendency to sift through possible outcomes. It takes courage to assert that some dreams may be genuine communications from the soul of the unborn child. Raina M. Paris has that courage. This is a wonderfully satisfying book, written with the touch of a poet and full of common sense. There are rich chapters devoted to both the mother's and father's experiences, exercises to increase dream awareness, and an insightful glossary of common dream symbols as they pertain to pregnancy. One of the most delightful aspects of Paris's style is the way she accepts premonitory dreams as entirely natural events, "mysteriously ordinary, like life." This is the approach I prefer in dealing with all channels of pre-birth communication.

Soul food in a material world.......2000-09-29

As pregnant women and mothers, we are force fed consumerism as we give birth to the newest generation of the American consumer--we must stop and tune into our souls, our children's future and our own hearts. Ms. Paris' book provides this much needed stop sign in a busy world. Motherhood needs to be acknowledged for the spiritual transformation that it is, and not as the ultimate ride down the birth canal into a material world. Ms. Paris' book offers insights and fresh perspective into the dream world that we cross into when we become mothers. It is soul food in a material world. Forego the "What booties to buy" book and buy this book instead. It will change your dreams, your future and your child's entry into its conscious dream--LIFE. Also a wonderful chapter on men and fathers to be--who are equally as important at every stage of a child's life.

Dreams of Parenthood.......2000-05-08

This is a warm and wise book, lovingly written, on the myriad and wonderful ways that soul moves in the lives of those chosen to give birth. It offers sure and steady counsel for the unfolding of an inner process which might otherwise seem bewildering and overwhelming. Ms.Paris writes straight from the heart, with a sure knowledge of her subject. A must for all prospective mothers-to-be, and for their mates as well.

Turning Nightmares Into Sweet Dreams..........2000-04-08

What I first noticed about this book was the intriguing title...intriguing to me as a father of two young ones. My original expectations when I opened it did not live up to the very reality of the book itself. I guess I'm cynical because so many books dealing in the arena of psychology, and especially dream analysis, seem to be either arcane and unreadable for the layman like me, or annoyingly trendy and superficial psychobabble. THIS BOOK HAS NONE OF THOSE SHORTCOMINGS!

What Ms. Paris has written here is a thoughtful, sensitive, profoundly insightful book about the confounding and sublime experience presented by a woman's inner consciousness as new life grows, and she prepares to meet the new physical, emotional, and psychological challenges of birth and parenthood.

I wish my wife and I could have read it during both of her pregnancies. We each tackled sometimes funny, sometimes scary dreams we could make no sense of in terms of the impending events. It was a wild ride, often surreal and hilarious, occasionally unsettling. We didn't have a clue.

Had I read this, I think I could have been a more effective support to my partner in some of those times. Paris' intelligent presentation and analysis give meaning and context to the dreams themselves; and her gentle, authoritative suggestions of ways to prepare for and to respond to the dreams could be a blessing for any parent-to-be.

We've loved reading it, even some years after the fact of those births. With humor and insight, she's given us new and worthwhile understanding of our own path to getting here as parents. In clear, well-written, accesible language, it makes the journey to joy even more of a celebration. We're sending it to all our new or about-to-be-parent friends.

Every parent-to-be should buy this insightful/joyful book........2000-04-04

Ms. Paris offers tremendous depth and insight into to the miraculous world of pregnancy by delving into the dreamworld of parents and their yet-unborn children. The book is a joy to read, and its message comes through with grace and reverence for the beauty of Life. I wish this book had been available when I was pregnant with my son (who is now thirteen) because I would have been able to decipher some of the nightmares I had just before he was born. I wouldn't have been so scared of motherhood. I always joke to my friends how I wished God would have made a how-to manual that comes out with the baby . The Mother-To-Be Dream Book is the closest thing to understanding the unbreakable psychic bond between parents and their children and bringing into the light the unconscious in family dynamics. I recommend this book to everyone, even if you're not pregnant. It is a reminder of the oneness of all of Life, of how inter-connected we are ...And to those of you who so generously shared your most intimate dreams with Ms. Paris, thank you for your candor. This book is truly a gift to the world. Like a meditation. I felt safe and nurtured by the last page.

A Kiss for Grandma: For Mothers Whose Daughters Had Babies of Their Own

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A Kiss for Grandma: For Mothers Whose Daughters Had Babies of Their Own
Edwina Gary
Manufacturer: 1st Books Library
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Binding: Hardcover

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

ASIN: 0759637237

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A heart-warming story of one mother?s emotional connection to her daughter?s first pregnancy and her joy in becoming a grandmother. Through her daughter?s pregnancy, a soon-to-be grandmother relives her own pregnancy and questions her role as a mother.

Germs on their Fingers! / Germenes en tus manos!

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Germs on their fingers
Not at all what I had hoped
What a great mamadrama!
A new way to look at germs

Germs on their Fingers! / Germenes en tus manos!
Wendy Wakefield Ferrin
Manufacturer: Wakefield Connection
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0970363206

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In lilting prose and rhyming couplets, this playful story teaches children of all ages to wash their hands while encouraging divergent thinking and modeling community leadership. Also discussed are the differences between good germs and bad germs and ways to help children form a lifelong habit of washing their hands. Read the story in English, then flip it over and begin again in Spanish. En la prosa rítmica, este cuento alegre enseña a todos los niños la importancia de lavar las manos mientras provee la inspiración ser un líder en la comunidad. También cubre el tema de las diferencias entre microbios buenos y malos para que los niños aprendan el habito bueno de lavar las manos. Lea el cuento en el inglés, dalo una vuelta y léalo en español.

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Germs on their fingers.......2006-11-28

I returned this book. I suspect the author wrote it for herself, not for young children. The rhymes are forced, the pictures inadequate, and the premise self-serving. That is, the author advertises her posters and website. Really, what little kid wants to read a book about the life of a carpool mom? - Reader in Denver

Not at all what I had hoped.......2006-10-20

This book started with a cute premise but it fell apart in the middle and completely collapsed at the end. I must be missing something.

What a great mamadrama!.......2000-11-18

This enchanting educational experience communicates to children of all ages the importance of washing their hands. The rhythmic prose is a delight to read; the illustrations are bright and bold, and questions in bubbles - a "bubblequest" - engage readers throughout the book. "Germs on their fingers" is a first of its kind in heightening multicultural awareness: read the book front to middle, and it's in English; flip it over and read it back to middle, it's in Spanish! By asking the reader to "decide upon which worry your action should take," "Germs" fosters community involvement. With "Germs on their fingers", author Wendy Wakefield Ferrin has made a promising debut on the "Mamadrama" scene. I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, child care providers, even restaurant owners. It's wonderful!

A new way to look at germs.......2000-11-07

This book is imaginative and creative. I loved it and I would recommend all parents read this to your child to get them to wash their hands before coming to the dinner table. Just amazing.

Mother Goose Time Library Programs for Babies and Their Caregivers: Library Programs for Babies and Their Caregivers

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Mother Goose Time is a "must have" for teachers and parents

Mother Goose Time Library Programs for Babies and Their Caregivers: Library Programs for Babies and Their Caregivers
Jane Marino , and D. F. Houlihan
Manufacturer: H. W. Wilson
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0824208501

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Mother Goose Time is a "must have" for teachers and parents.......2001-04-18

Mother Goose Time is a classic collection of rhymes, songs and poems for children. As a librarian who works with infants and toddlers I found this book to be an invaluable resource. Many of the nursery rhymes are familiar and bring back memories of childhood. The tips for interacting with little ones ring true and have very practical applications. Although aimed at the librarian, this book is essential for parents, teachers, caregivers and anyone who wants to get some toothless grins, touch the minds of little ones and start the spark that creates a lifelong love of reading.

Babies and Their Mothers (Merloyd Lawrence)

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Babies and Their Mothers (Merloyd Lawrence)
Donald Woods Winnicott
Manufacturer: Da Capo
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0201632691

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Mothers, Babies and Their Body Language
Antonella Sansone
Manufacturer: Karnac Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1855753553

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This book is an attempt to describe, through an observational study from pregnancy to the early months of postnatal life, the complex interactions between mother and baby. The infants the author observed showed amazing skills at engaging their mothers in conversation. Psychology so far has paid little attention to this primal psychobiological, rhythmic communication as an important factor in child development. Studies on babiesâ€™ minds have long been manipulated by the perspective of adult convenience. Research and clinical literature have overlooked the relationship between the womanâ€™s "bodyself image" and the quality of interactions with her baby, which led the author to write this book. When the motherâ€™s integrated â€œbodyself imageâ€ and the related self-confidence enable her to receive and contain the fears, crying, and anger of the baby, she is able to give these feelings back to the baby with a renewed light rather than reject them, thus she allows the baby to acknowledge them through a mirroring process. If this process does not take place, the baby may ignore the frightening feelings and, as opposed this being an ideal situation, she/he can become unable to monitor them in later life.
This book acknowledges the impossibility of giving general guidelines to individual parents, and telling any mother how she should best look after her own baby. Instructive books often drive a mother away from her own feelings and needs. The key is for the mother to look into herself and discover and use her own resources.

If My Mom Were A Platypus: Animal Babies and Their Mothers

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Entrancing and Educational
A Great Book For Kids!

If My Mom Were A Platypus: Animal Babies and Their Mothers
Dia L. Michels
Manufacturer: Platypus Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1930775199

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Middle graders learn how fourteen mammals are born, eat, sleep, learn, and mature.

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Book Review.......2001-11-27

The book, 'If My Mom Were A Platypus'was written by Dia L. Michels. It provides a nice introduction to 13 animals (including humans), and provides basic information regarding birth, growth, diet, and other interesting scientific facts. Written from the point of view of the newborn animal and it's mother, the book is targeted towards upper elementary and middle school audiences. However, it can be enjoyed by younger children. It makes a good family readaloud and can be used for basic research. The illustrations are realistic and colorful, and the book includes a glossary and index.

Entrancing and Educational.......2001-10-31

If My Mom Were A Platypus is an entrancing children's book covering all sorts of animal babies-platypus, koala, lion, orangutan, whale, shrew and more. The beautifully-illustrated text pulls in children by pretending they are the baby. If My Mom Were A Platypus describes in detail how different babies eat, learn, grow and mature. This fact-loaded book delights both adults and children and is extraordinarily hard to put down. Even the ending is superb. Includes glossary and index and highlights endangered or threatened species. Activity guides are available at PlatypusMedia.com. Perfect for school or home use. Ages 4-adult.

A Great Book For Kids!.......2001-09-10

My three year old daughter loves this book. The book tells how different mammals are born, nursed, grow, eat, etc. It is really fascinating [I found it very interesting myself]. While the book is long and written for a much older audience, it still held my young daughter's attention [though we read only a few pages at a time]. The book is very educational and would be especially nice for families who breastfeed. It ends with the birth of a human mammal and tells how the baby is born and nursed and grows etc. This is a really neat book!

Mother Nature: Animal Parents and Their Young

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Mother Nature: Animal Parents and Their Young
Candace Savage
Manufacturer: Sierra Club Books for Children
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Binding: Hardcover

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1000 things a mother should know with reference to tiny babies and growing children;: Their care, their food, their training, and their entertainment,

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1000 things a mother should know with reference to tiny babies and growing children;: Their care, their food, their training, and their entertainment,
Mae Savell Croy
Manufacturer: G.P. Putnam's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B000866RP8

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Animals Mothers and Their Babies
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Crescent
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0517696126
Release Date: 1990-02-25

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After struggling with inadequate supplies of aircraft and matériel, the veteran pilots of the Geschwader would go on to enjoy incredible successes against French and American opponents in September 1918. Aces who flew the famous blue-fuselaged Fokkers of JG II included such stalwarts as Josef Veltjens (35 kills), Georg von Hantelmann (25 kills), Franz Büchner (40 kills) and Ulrich Neckel (30 kills). This volume contains many first-hand accounts by these and other notable aces, which reveal the esprit de corps and camaraderie these airmen displayed in their struggles against superior numbers up to the war’s final grim days.

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The chronicle of an Iron Knight and His Top-scoring Wing! .......2006-05-05

There are warriors and then there are WARRIORS. Rudolf Berthold, a WWI Jagdflieger, fell into the latter category. Berthold first flew combat in 1914 in primitive Fokker Eindeckers. Repeatedly wounded, Berthold's fierce nationalism drove him on. Running up 20-odd kills, by 1918 he was a respected Jasta leader. His greatest glory came in March 1918 when he assumed command on JG II, Germany's second Jagdgeschwader.

Respected WWI aviation historian Greg VanWyngarden charts the brief but violent life of JG II, first under its original CO, Adolf Ritter von Tutschek and then under the fiercely driven Berthold and his successors.

An exacting leader and teacher, Berthold was responsible for fashioning JG II into a killer outfit, turning pilots like Georg von Hantelmann, Franz Buchner and Oliver Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay into deadly fighter pilots. Berthold led by example, running up 16 kills as JG II CO until a final crash finally ended his combat career. (By the time Berthold took over the wing he had been wounded three times. His last wound never healed properly, causing him to scream out in pain when maneuvering his Fokker D VII). By war's end JG II had scored around 340 kills, frequently decimating Allied formations, especially the newly arrived American units.

Geschwader Berthold's story is vividly captured in this Osprey Elite Units book. Along with covering the wing's many combats, VanWyngarden also includes a number of human interest stories that bring JG II's pilots to life as human beings. The text is rounded out by over 130 photos of the pilots, their mounts and those of their opponents. Lastly, the variety of fighters flown by JG II during its brief life - Albatros D Vs, Fokker Triplanes, the aforementioned D VIIs and even Siemens-Schuckert D III/IVs - are captured in all their blue-fuselaged glory in profiles done by illustrator Harry Dempsey.

VanWyngarden's book is not just one combat story after another however. One thing I appreciated about the book is that he supplied context to JG II's combats. VanWyngarden makes the telling point that, despite all their best efforts, the pilots of JG II were never able to influence the events occurring on the ground below!

If you are interested in the life and times of a fearsome German fighting unit, pick up a copy of this book. You will enjoy it.

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