Let's cut to the chase: What stuff do you REALLY need to get your house ready for the arrival of your first baby? Not the stuff the Big Box retailer tells you that you need. Not the stuff the glossy magazines tell you need. The real and essential baby gear that you just can't do without. The stuff that will keep you sane, without adding all the stuff that will drive you crazy.

The church is the hope of the world when it's working right...and therein lies the problem. Most aren't. This has led both Christians and non-Christians to give up on the church entirely; it has led many others to give up on all existing churches-and maybe even start new ones. But all church can and should be transitioned to a new life. A church is never beyond hope.This book will provide principles and practices that can lead to a resurrection of any church, in any setting. It wil...

For a long time, feeding has been a pretty simple proposition. You get hungry, you eat, generally around three times a day. You try to stick with the healthy stuff, but you don't obsess about it. When you worry about weight, it's always about losing it. Gaining weight is not the problem.That all changes when the baby comes around.Suddenly feeding can become an anxiety-filled process, full of complex choices, timetables, and unfamiliar ingredients, all with the objective of ...

Our third Sane Parents Guide is focused on baby proofing and safety. It's a practical handbook on keeping your kids safe at home and outdoors. What stuff do you really need to keep your kids safe? Not the stuff the Big Box retailer tells you that you need. Not the stuff the glossy magazines tell you need. The real and essential baby proofing gear that you just can't do without. The stuff that will keep you sane, without adding all the stuff that will drive you crazy.That's what you...

We move around a lot. That's one of the hallmarks of modern parents. We don't like to be stuck at home. We want to go to the park, out for a jog or a drive. We might even want to catch a flight. But is mobility possible while preserving your sanity?And what stuff do you really need to get your first baby from place to place? Not the stuff the Big Box retailer tells you that you need. Not the stuff the glossy magazines tell you need. The real and essential travel and mobility gear th...

HALF A MILLION NEW DADS CAN’T BE WRONG!Fully updated for the digital age, the 20th anniversary edition of the bestselling Be Prepared is the must-have survival guide for men entering the trenches of fatherhood. A generation of kids was raised on the original, and the new edition is packed fuller than your diaper bag with essential info, ingenious tips, and fascinating insights into the infant mind (spoiler: they’re lunatics).

Fatherhood demystified!Finally: a manual for new dads that deciphers the immensely confusing world of fatherhood and gives crucial tips and advice from a man's point of view. No psychobabble, no warm fuzzies -- just a hilarious (and surprisingly practical) military-style guide to surviving and thriving through even the queasiest moments of pregnancy, birth, and babyhood. Seasoned father and master infant-tamer Scott Mactavish breaks the Baby Code down and lays it ou...

Real moms reveal the secrets to successful baby gear shopping.You've waited your whole life to get your hands on that magic baby product scanning gun. And it's brilliant fun. For the first three hours. And then it gets downright overwhelming. You know you need a crib, but what about a bassinet, a cradle, or a play yard? The stroller you love comes with a carry-cot, but can you actually carry the baby in it? Will you be able to get the green beans out of the cracks in that adorable ...

What every new father ought to know is now packed into this essential guide to the first six months of a newborn baby's life.Every man has the same challenges when facing the prospect of becoming a new father:• "Am I going to have the energy to do this?"• "I'm worried about fighting with my wife due to the stress of baby care…"• "I really want to be an active parent for my kid, but do I have the time?"A Man's Guide to New...

The third edition of the best, funniest father's guide to having a baby, What to Expect When Your Wife Is Expanding, is now thoroughly revised and updated, but it's still packed with information, advice, and attitude distinctively for guys. Originally conceived as a little parody, just something funny and helpful for the expectant man, the book is now a classic gift, passed knowingly from one generation of first-time papas to the next.With this lighthearted, month-by-month...

Unlock the healing powers of trigger-point foam rolling with easy-to-follow exercises anyone can do at home and in the gym.Deceptively simple and incredibly versatile, the trigger point foam roller is a highly effective self-therapy tool. By following the step-by-step movements in this book, you can maximize its healing potential to:Alleviate PainSpeed RecoveryRelease TensionBreak Up KnotsRehabilitate Injuries

Who hasn’t ever walked out the door with that “am I forgetting something” feeling? Let’s face it, everyone could use a little help getting more organized and dealing with life’s daily demands. Written by Rory Tahari—a powerhouse businesswoman who not only oversees a company with annual global revenues of more than $500 million but also manages a bustling household with young children and various philanthropic endeavors—Lists for Life breaks big moments down into easy, manageable steps so r...