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An internationally renowned advocate of natural parenting, Peggy O'Mara covers a vast range of timeless and contemporary issues in detail and with authority -- from the practical to the philosophical, from preconception to adolescence: -- Embracing a conscious, conscientious pregnancy -- Natural childbirth, homebirth, and midwifery -- Breastfeeding -- Attachment parenting -- Healthful eating for the whole family -- and balanced attitudes toward food and diet -- Alternative health care for children, including homeopathy, bodywork, herbal remedies, and aromatherapy -- Family matters: from discipline issues to home entertainment -- Uses and abuses of television, computers, and video games -- Approaches to sexuality -- Home schooling and alternative education. This groundbreaking book helps parents make informed choices on cutting-edge issues as they strive to create a whole, healthy family environment. Illustrated with photos, and featuring enlightening interviews, NATURAL FAMILY LIVING is the only guide authorized by the world's most savvy parenting publication.

Explore the questions kids ask most about science, nature and the world around them on a fun-filled quest with a wacky scientist dedicated to finding ANSWERS. With the help of his lab assistant Josie, Lester the Rat, and a pair of witty penguins, Beakman leads the entire family on an empowering and entertaining journey of discovery. In a laboratory filled with zany surprises, Beakman mixes a fun formula for learning science with brain-boggling challenges, mind-blowing fast-facts, and eye opening demonstrations of dazzling experiments that can be done at home. The critically acclaimed television series "Beakman's World" won the praise of parents and educators - setting new standards for children's programming. Now the best of that world is yours in this special presentation based on the hit TV show and produced exclusively for home video.