The story of "Watching You Grow: A Simple Baby Memory Book" When mom of two Punita Rice (writer of South Asian American Experiences in Schools, Toddler Weaning, and 100 Days of Gratitude) was filling in a page of her younger son's baby book one day, she thought she was going to lose her mind. Because what she wanted was to jot down some notes about what her son liked and disliked at age 1... but the baby book had no room allocated for such matters. Instead, she flipped through ridiculous pages with teeth diagrams and doctor visit records (Because when her son is an adult, maybe a new parent, reading through the baby book his own mom painstakingly made for him, THAT'S what he's going to want to read about in his baby book... Exact dates each tooth emerged, and immunization records. WHAT!?)...and she had to squeeze notes about his favorite books and songs in next to spots designated for descriptions of his dentist's office. (WHAT EVEN ARE THESE BABY BOOK QUESTIONS!?) She decided there has to be a better way.A baby book should not be full of nonsense.Instead, a baby book should just focus on the things that matter in the story of your baby (until they're not a baby anymore... We'll say that's at 13, AND NOT AT AGE 5 THANKYOUVERYMUCH, OLD BABY BOOKS!). A baby book should be a place to record the important stuff from birth until at least 13. And it should be a place to record the memories, celebrations, ans firsts (that can be recorded in an intuitive, chronological order) that matter, without a bunch of clutter. Watching You Grow: A Simple Baby Memory Book "Watching You Grow: A Simple Baby Memory Book" is one of the best baby books for new parents. It's simple, and focuses on helping you keep track of the most important stuff from birth to age 13 (when your baby becomes a teen!). Why "Watching You Grow" is a new kind of baby book Unlike most baby books that include a ton of confusing and unnecessary pages and prompts, this simple baby book gives you what matters: space for recording your baby's important milestones and favorite things and celebrations and firsts... Without a bunch of filler. This baby book was designed thoughtfully by a teacher and mom of two. She filled out two different kinds of popular baby books for her kids and through both processes thought, WHAT EVEN ARE THESE QUESTIONS AND PAGES!?, before designing what she thinks a baby book should be. And truth be told, even this baby book might not have exactly what every mom or dad is looking for (it's not pizza, it can't please everyone), BUT it comes pretty close. What's Inside Here are some of the kinds of pages in the world's greatest baby book... First days at home with the baby Memories from the first few weeks Two page spreads for each month of the first year, with room for a picture, and likes/dislikes Fun "about" spreads (to record memories and firsts and information about your child) for EACH year from age 1 to age 13 Birthday celebration pages for every year with a space for a photo And a page for you to write your child a letter each year Why you should buy this baby book. ..Seriously, there's no other baby book out there like this. (I know, I looked.) The perfect baby book for second time parents (first time parents too, definitely, but they might not appreciate just how much better this is, without having suffered through regular baby books first!). Some of that was a little tongue in cheek but for real: Get this baby book for every expecting mom or dad you know. You're welcome.

Barbara Reid's one-of-a kind art brings an engaging exploration of nature to life! Readers young and old will enjoy this introduction to the marvels of the natural world: watching a tadpole hatch from an egg, a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, an acorn become a mighty oak and a glorious sunflower grow from a tiny seed! Barbara Reid's love of the outside was celebrated in her acclaimed picture books Picture a Tree and Picture the Sky, and in Watch It Grow, she blends simple text with her signature Plasticine illustrations to awaken curiosity and encourage learning. The book includes graphic illustrations of the four backyard life cycles.

Kaye and Giulioni identify three broad types of conversations that have the power to motivate employees more deeply than any well-intentioned development event or process to help with career development.

“Ten little toes right from the start Make footprints on your mommy’s heart!” The timeless journey of a mother and son is poignantly captured in the story of a boy’s growth from childhood to fatherhood. From birth to football games to college graduation, a mother reminds her son that life is filled with possibilities and that God has a plan for him—whatever he grows up to be!

The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.

Grow old on purpose. This book invites readers to navigate a purposeful path from adulthood to elderhood with choice, curiosity, and courage. Everyone is getting old; not everyone is growing old. But the path of purposeful aging is accessible to all—and it's fundamental to health, happiness, and longevity. With a focus on growing whole through developing a sense of purpose in later life, Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old? celebrates the experience of aging with inspiring stories, real-world practices, and provocative questions. Framed by a long conversation between two old friends, the book reconceives aging as a liberating experience that enables us to become more authentically the person we always meant to be with each passing year. In their bestseller Repacking Your Bags, Richard J. Leider and David A. Shapiro defined the good life as “living in the place you belong, with people you love, doing the right work, on purpose.” This book builds on that definition to offer a purposeful path for living well while aging well.

What does it look like to parent well in today’s world? In today’s complex world, parenting is a tough job regardless of whether your child is a baby or a teenager. Beyond the difficulties of navigating the changing world we live in, there are also the daily frictions of imperfect people sharing a home together. In 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, Daniel P. Huerta offers hope and parenting guidance for you to become a thriving parent. Based on extensive research, Huerta presents a collection of seven powerful character traits designed to help parents grow and thrive as they take on the task of nurturing and raising kids. Parents will be encouraged to navigate family life with grace and love so that their kids ultimately see God’s transformative power, love, and influence. In this book, parents will learn the necessity of adaptability the foundational nature of respect the importance of intentionality why parenting requires steadfast love and connection to set healthy boundaries how to keep imperfections from hurting your relationship with your kids