Best Selling Books by Martha Sears

A respected pediatrician and a registered nurse combine their professional expertise and their experience as parents of eight children to bring new parents up-to-date information on parenting with biblical values. An informative workbook that will be a lifeline for parents wanting to do all the right things for their newborn child. Lay-flat binding.

Everything you need to know about your premature baby from birth to age one.

Dr. Poo tackles such subjects as "Portrait of a Perfect Poop", "Curing Constipation" and "In Search of the Perfect Fiber Supplement". What''s in poop is frequently on the no-no list to talk about, especially with younger children, just the opposite of what you will learn in this book.Admittedly, "So, how is your poop..." is probably never going to become a favorite topic of dinner conversation. Yet, after you read this book you will not only be able to poo easier and healthier, you will naturally feel good about one of your body''s most important daily productions.

Offers various techniques and strategies of retaining a child''s trust and remaining a positive influence during the maturing process so that children can negotiate successfully the challenges of adolescence.

Seventeen year-old Hetty is lovesick and miserable, yet not even her kindly parents know. She can''t speak about the one she loves. He''ll soon marry someone else. Does she suffer from a youthful crush or is it lasting love? Gentle, imaginative Hetty can fix other peoples'' problems, but can she repair the damage she''s caused with her foolish promise?

A beautiful journal to support new moms during the first year of their baby’s life Bringing a new life into the world cracks your heart wide open. The feelings of bliss and unconditional love are real. And so are the feelings of fear, exhaustion, and overwhelm. Through journaling and reflection, The Healthy Motherhood Journal empowers moms to find their voices so they can truly thrive during their first year with a new baby. Written by the mother and daughters of the renowned Sears family, known for their work with attachment parenting, this journal focuses on the mother’s needs for healthy connection, with herself as well as her child. And, with new moms already being over-stretched, it’s structured in a way that is sensitive to their limited hands-free time. Each month focuses on a different theme—including your birth story, embracing your new identity across all the roles you hold, “the guilt and the glory,” and more—while a wide range of prompts helps moms document their insights, reflections, and wisdom. Throughout the journal, the Searses have included tried-and true tips for parenting and self-care, designed to support moms through every phase of their baby’s first year. When even the simple act of taking a shower feels like momentous freedom, this journal provides a safe place for mothers to explore, process, and document the challenges and joys of this unique time of life while creating long-term visions for the possibilities ahead.

Longer than Forevermore 978-0-9886784-2-2 by Martha Sears West Annotation: Likely to become a classic, debut author West''s richly illustrated book affirms the unbreakable bond between grown-ups and their children at every stage of life. No matter how high, how far, or how deep you go, we will always love you just the same. "More than all the grains of sand, which we could never count. And if we add them all, we''ll love you more than that amount." Full color. 8 x 10. 40 pp. (Available now). West writes so that others may experience the love and harmony she felt in her own childhood. "My books are meant to entertain as well as to provide a safe haven from the realities of a harsh world. To a reader who hungers for the clean, kind, and gentle things of life, these qualities are just as real, and exposure to them can be vital to a healthy human being." One Mother''s Day morning the author looked back on the sweetness of earlier years with three small children. She was flooded with gratitude for her children who are grown and now have families of their own. With these words she told them of her tender feelings: "One thing never changes, and will last forevermore: We''ll love you still when you are grown, exactly as before." Biographical Note As a child growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, West used to lie in a pile of leaves with pencil and paper, trying to compose poems of profound incomprehensibleness. She was so successful that she couldn''t understand them herself. She now prefers crafting stories that she can understand, and that make others smile and feel warm. West is married to a man named Steve who has cheered her on in many endeavors, including that of being a full-time mother. When she was in her fifties, he made many a peanut butter sandwich while she was earning a B.A. in linguistics from the University of Maryland. Reviews "West deserves a place on the bookshelf alongside Nash and Milne, whose classic poetry carries timeless reflections on the universal condition of being a sensitive human being." -Karen McCarthy, ForeWord Clarion Review "Certain to charm children and parents of all ages. If you like Robert Munch''s I Love You Forever, you will LOVE West''sLonger than Forevermore." -Valerie Milano, Hollywood Today Publisher Marketing: Targeted national trade launch-date campaign to reviewers, award and festival entities, electronic/social media/direct-mail to vendors and public, author book signings, and other special event audiences. For advance reader copies, press materials and author appearances, visit www.CleanKindWorldBooks.com, www.ParkPlacePress.com or contact ymaddox@ParkPlacePress.com

A week-by-week guide and beautiful keepsake for a mother’s pregnancy journey, from America’s favorite childcare and attachment-parenting experts Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change. As you carry new life into the world, you undergo an initiation into an entirely new way of being. The massive changes you experience—to your body, your lifestyle, even your relationship with yourself—will be both joyful and challenging. The Healthy Pregnancy Journal will help you navigate the beautiful chaos of your journey into motherhood with a safe space to reflect and prepare, work through all you’re experiencing, and stay on track for a healthy pregnancy. Highlights include: Creative and inspiring journaling prompts about everything from food cravings and dreams to fears and feelings of uncertainty • Helpful guidance on all things pregnancy-related—nutrition and exercise, stress relief, birthing methods, breastfeeding, self-care, and more • Open space to record your hopes and dreams in a way that resonates with you—photos, love letters to your baby, drawings, quotes, or even magazine clippings • "Pro Pregnancy Tips"—sex and intimacy, recipes, community, sleep, even getting off the couch when you feel huge, and more • Weekly information around the development of your baby to help you more deeply connect with what’s happening in your body • Chronicling the birth of your baby—including vital statistics, pictures, your birth story, and your own sweet words to the newest love in your life The Healthy Pregnancy Journal, by Martha Sears, RN, and her daughter, Hayden Sears, MA, of the Sears family parenting legacy, is the perfect complement to The Healthy Pregnancy Book, co-written by Martha and her husband, Dr. William Sears—parenting experts and bestselling authors of over 25 books. "The sweet spot of pregnancy gives way, oh so quickly, to the whole new world of motherhood. We look forward to guiding you on this momentous and spectacular journey." —Martha and Hayden Sears

Offers advice about family nutrition by discussing topics including introducing solid foods, avoiding common food allergies, resolving constipation with food, and dealing with a picky eater.

An authoritative guide for baby''s health and well-being is filled with an abundance of information including childhood vaccines and immunizations, infant gassiness and formula intolerance, teething, vitamin supplements, diaper rash, and much more. Original.

JAKE, DAD and THE WORM 978-0-9886784-5-3 by Martha Sears West (case laminate) $20.95 Also available in paperback 978-0-9886784-1-5 for $13.95. Annotation: A lowly earthworm teaches Jake that, even when you''re small and ignored, you can still do big, heroic things-especially when encouraged by a sensitive father. Forty years ago the debut author, summoned by a commotion, rushed to the front porch. There, other family members cheered on an acrobatic worm dangling precariously over a step. The worm, to applause, righted itself and survived, as did this true tale that gave Jake fresh courage. 8.5 x 11. Full water-color illustrations. 40 pp. (Available now). -The story of the worm encourages children to seek out simple experiences with a sense of wonder, - says West. She invites readers to appreciate the worm as a hero of nature which enriches soil and doesn''t need superpowers or a cartoon face to win our admiration. (Naturalist Charles Darwin wrote of the worm: -...it may be doubted if there are any other animals which have played such an important part in the history of the world...-) West has been called a -sister-in-rhymes- to Shel Silverstein, A.A. Milne, and Ogden Nash. (Karen McCarthy, ForeWord Clarion Reviews) In this, her first book, West enlivens the story with watercolor illustrations and rhythmic phrases that roll naturally off the tongue. Reviews: -This story demonstrates how each of us fits into the big picture of the universe in small and significant ways we can be proud of. The illustrations alone are meaningful, but coupled with the text, they make the experience one you won''t want to miss.- -Deborah K. Ilardi, editor, School Nurse News -Superbly rendered visual images...stunning...Young elementary school students will identify with Jake''s situation, and the easy reading level and engaging illustrations make this an excellent offering for both shared and independent reading.- -Carolyn Bailey, ForeWord Clarion Reviews -A delight to read-fun rhymes and playful use of language. The illustrations are AMAZING. The page with the worm in the superhero cape never fails to produce a hearty belly laugh from our 5 year old. And yes, a beautiful message too.- -L.D., Amazon.com Biographical Note: The daughter of a professional writer, Martha Sears West grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where she enjoyed composing poems even as a child. She found it more fun to create rhymes than to play hopscotch. West taught languages briefly in a junior high school before rearing three children of her own with her supportive husband Steve. Her fascination with wordplay increased when in her fifties she earned a bachelor''s degree in linguistics from the University of Maryland. Publisher Marketing: Publisher Marketing: Targeted national trade launch-date campaign to reviewers, award and festival entities, electronic/social media/direct-mail to vendors and public, author book signings, and other special event audiences. For advance reader copies, press materials and author appearances, visit www.CleanKindWorldBooks.com, www.ParkPlacePress.com or contact ymaddox@ParkPlacePress.com

A guide for childhood nutrition covers all stages of growth and includes tips on feeding picky eaters, reading food labels, and controlling weight

Finally! Answers to your most urgent questions in an easy-to-use format! Based on questions posed by thousands of real mothers, this A-to-Z guide has a practical, realistic view of how nursing fits into a modern woman''s life. First-time mothers and breastfeeding veterans will find answers to more than 300 questions -- from the most common to the most particular. How to know the effect of what you eat and drink on your breastmilk -- from antihistamines and antidepressants to spicy food, wine, or caffeine How to use natural remedies like fennel tea, cabbage leaves, and brewer''s yeast to combat your own and your baby''s discomforts How to accommodate your child''s particular nursing style, be she fussy, sleepy, overeager, or uninterested How to breastfeed children with special needs -- like a cleft palate and Down''s syndrome -- as well as adopted babies and twins Cross-referenced for easy, immediate access to information, supplemented with listings of resources such as videos, Web sites, and support groups, this volume is the most comprehensive collection of nursing advice available.

Hetty suffers insecurity on her honeymoon. Could such a perfect man really love her? Morgan forfeited his vast inheritance to marry Hetty, but what can she offer in exchange? When a newspaper reports their marriage is illegal, Morgan''s gorgeous, conniving, ex-fiancée arrives. Can Hetty unlock the secret to lasting love?

Discover the transformative power of babywearing! In this engaging and informative guide, we explore the world of babywearing and why it can make a profound difference in the lives of parents everywhere. Learn how babywearing can: -Strengthen the bond between you and your little one -Enhance baby''s brain development and communication skills -Soothe your baby to sleep, aid in feeding, and promote healthy growth -Make travel and day-to-day activities with baby a breeze -Help parents cope with postpartum depression and other challenges With expert advice, heartwarming stories, and practical tips, this book is your guide to a closer, more connected, and more manageable journey through parenthood. Whether you''re a new parent or a seasoned pro, "Why Babywear?" is a must-read for anyone looking to nurture their child and themselves through the beautiful practice of babywearing.

Hetty struggles to feel worthy of Morgan, her new husband, who seems to have endless talent & influence. Katrinka is torn between the desire to destroy Hetty and the need for her friendship. Hetty struggles to befriend Katrinka and overcome her resentment with kindness. Hetty''s tender nature reminds us that love never fails.

Disciplining children means equipping them with the tools to succeed in life. In this unique guide, seasoned parents of eight, Bill and Martha Sears draw on personal experience and their professional knowledge as childcare experts to provide an authoritative approach to a broad range of disciplinary issues and practices.

Ignatz, a reformed petty criminal, acts as Pippa''s surrogate father while her parents are away. Nine-year-old Pippa arranges a romance between her teacher and Ignatz, but will her good intentions compensate for her bungling? Pippa tackles dangers and grown-up problems with courage and imagination, but can she escape the cruelty of the school bully

It is the Christmas of 1794. The townspeople are downhearted because Napoleon has declared Christian worship against the law. When courageous eight-year-old Jacques hazards a friendship with a revolutionary soldier, will he and his family be in danger? Can Jacques soften the soldier''s heart by speaking to him about the Christ Child?

In this tender and humorous love story, Pippa comes home from college to find her childhood friend Val is no longer a little boy. Pippa feels both confused and thrilled at the change in him. At sixteen, he handles tragedy with wisdom and maturity. If Val declares his love, will it destroy the friendship they treasure?

West "focuses on the joy and magic of childhood, and how adults can retain a childlike sense of wonder. All [West''s poems] are composed with flawless rhythms and inspired rhymes ... This book is an absolute delight."--ForeWord Reviews.

Advice for new mothers on nurturing their newborns through their first three months is presented by America''s foremost childcare experts. This guide includes a checklist of essential baby care items and a plan for postpartum depression, and presents reliable advice in an easy Q & A format.

Describes the characteristics of a "high-need" baby, suggests ways to soothe a fussy child, and discusses nutrition, discipline, and communication

It is the Christmas of 1794. The townspeople are downhearted because Napoleon has declared Christian worship against the law. When courageous eight-year-old Jacques hazards a friendship with a revolutionary soldier, will he and his family be in danger? Can Jacques soften the soldier''s heart by speaking to him about the Christ Child?

The Hetty Series, books 1-6

Sejak edisi pertama pada 1993, buku ini telah dijuluki buku wajib tentang perkembangan bayi oleh jutaan orang tua. Ia mengajarkan keahlian merawat dan cara menanggapi kebutuhan bayi dengan tepat. Penjelasan dan tip-tip yang diberikan dalam buku ini membuat pengasuhan bayi menjadi jauh lebih mudah dan menyenangkan. Dalam buku ini berfokus pada kebutuhan-kebutuhan utama bayi yang sangat diperhatikan para orang tua masa kini: makan, tidur, perkembangan, kesehatan, dan kenyamanan. Membaca dan memiliki buku ini sama halnya dengan mengoleksi pengetahuan dan keahlian merawat, member makan, mengatur nutrisi, melesatkan perkembangan, dan mengatasi masalah kesehatan yang lazim terjadi pada bayi. Selain itu, buku ini juga menekankan konsep pengasuhan penuh cinta (attachment parenting): pendekatan lembut dan masuk akal atas pengasuhan yang menekankan ikatan batin dengan bayi, tanggapan terhadap isyaratnya, menyusui, memopoki, dan tidur bersamanya, serta menetapkan batasan-batasan yang tepat. Tak hanya lengkap, buku ini juga menyajikan pendekatan praktis dan modern tentang pengasuhan anak yang selaras dengan gaya hidup masa kini. Dengan mengakui ketiadaan cara tunggal mengasuh bayi, buku ini menyuguhkan panduan dan pemikiran dasar yang Anda perlukan untuk mengembangkan gaya pengasuhan yang paling sesuai untuk Anda dan anak Anda.

Rhymes and Doodles from a Wind-up Toy began as rhymes for grownups, but as the author began playing with words, she couldn’t keep the lid on her childish glee. Packed with surprises, the poems will make you laugh and cry. You are likely to break out in rhyme yourself, upon exposure to them! These poems provide uplifting fun for all ages.West has written for old people who can remember being young and for children who cannot remember being old. Her poems touch on just about any mood or occasion, and entertain without being edgy.