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Midwest Book Review
Raising an Athlete
Jack Perconte
Second Base Publishing
PO Box 3012, Lisle, IL 60532
9780979356223, $14.95, www.themakingofahitter.com
When you have a natural athlete for a child, you should nurture that
blossoming gift. "Raising an Athlete: How to Instill Confidence, Build
Skills, and Inspire a Love of Sport" is a parents guide to raising a
child with a strong interest in sports. Written by life long athlete
and former Major league ball player Jack Perconte who spent his post
career coaching young people and being a parent himself. With plenty
of tips and advice for parents of young athletes, "Raising an Athlete"
is required reading for parents who want to give their kids the best
shot.
Delivering Hope
Pamela MacPhee
HeartSet
PO Box 232155, Encinitas, CA 92023
9780615282053, $16.95
A borrowed uterus is both an act of charity and an act of pain.
"Delivering Hope: The Extraordinary Journey of a Surrogate Mom" tells
the story tells the story of Pamela MacPhee, a woman who when a woman
is unable to carry a child, accepts her embryos to carry their child
to term. A unique story of a modern day miracle, Pamela MacPhee
discusses it from the surrogate mother's point of view leading a very
touching and informative read. "Delivering Hope" is a must for anyone
who wants to understand surrogacy.
Partnership Parenting
Kyle Pruett, MD & Marsha Kline Pruett, Ph.D.
DaCapo Lifelong Books
2300 Chestnut St. #200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9780738213262, $15.95 www.dacapopress.com
PARTNERSHIP PARENTING: HOW MEN AND WOMEN PARENT DIFFERENTLY - WHY IT
HELPS YOUR KIDS AND CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE tells how to take
advantage of different parenting styles, explains why kids need the
influence of both Dad and Mom, and shows how couples can parent more
effectively by noting and taking advantage of different styles. From
rules for negotiation to appreciating a partner's contributions, this
is packed with case histories, quizzes, questions and solutions to
common co-parenting issues. Any parent's library needs this.
Get Out!
Judy Molland
Free Spirit Publishing
217 Fifth Avenue North, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1299
9781575423357, $10.99, www.freespirit.com
The first step to saving nature is to appreciate nature. "Get Out!:
150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a
Greener Future" is a guide for parents and children to get outside
more and how they can have fun going out and saving the planet at the
same time. Citing the countless benefits to more outside play for
children, "Get Out!" is a top pick for any parent who wants the best
for their children now and tomorrow.
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