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Something BIG is coming.... A new animal book for children ages 7-10 from award-winning Author Dia Michels and debut Illustrator Wesley Davies! I'm a pup , a Brazilian free-tailed bat baby Coming March 2020 Read the Press Release Paperback | Hardback | eBook $12.95 | $14.95 | $11.99 Hardback ISBN: 978-1-938492-10-5 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-938492-08-2 eBook ISBN: 978-1-938492-09-9 52 pages Grades: 2-5 Size: 8.5 x 11" Ages: 7-10 This Is How I Grow Explore what it means to be all grown up! All newborn mammals—whether they have hooves, flippers, claws, or wings—rely on mother’s milk to help them grow. In order to survive, every cub, calf, and kit must eventually figure out how to find their own food. From bats learning how to fly to elephants gaining control of their trunks, animal families help their young develop the tools they need to hunt, forage, or scavenge. Open this book to explore the incredible variety of skills baby mammals must learn in order to survive and thrive. How do baby mammals grow? Food! And with a lot of help from their mothers. This book shares the life cycle story of eight different mammal babies from habitats across the globe. Readers learn essential facts about each animal’s birth, nursing, weaning, hunting or foraging skills, and other techniques that they must learn from their mother (and community) before they can be “all grown up.” As they page through the expansive panoramic illustrations, readers explore the vast diversity of the mammal world and learn about those things that unite all mammals. The written text foregrounds the importance of mother’s milk in infancy and learning to find food as each animal matures; the lifelike visual text provides more information about each species, including their habitat, family group, and relative size. The animals in the book are drawn from habitats across the globe and arranged from shortest to longest childhoods. Preorder Now from Amazon Preorder Now from B&N Meet the animals in the book: I'm a calf , a Masai giraffe baby I'm a cub , a cougar baby I'm a joey , a red kangaroo baby I'm a calf , a blue whale baby I'm a cub , a polar bear baby I'm a pup , a red squirrel baby I'm a calf , an Asian elephant baby Written by Dia Michels Dia L. Michels is an award-winning science and parenting writer who has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults. While her topics include science and math books for middle grade students, her passion is promoting attachment parenting and supporting breastfeeding. A popular speaker, she lectures frequently at conferences, universities, libraries, and schools around the country. The mother of three grown children, she lives in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with four cats and a dog. She can be reached at Dia@PlatypusMedia.com . Just like you, each of these mammal babies are carried by their mother, born, and nursed before being taught the skills they'll need to survive. Read this book to learn how their journeys are similar to and different from yours! Art by Wesley Davies Wesley Davies is an artist from New England who specializes in illustration and comic art. He received a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Kenyon College in 2017, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors, and has been making art all his life. He currently lives in Rhode Island with his growing collection of houseplants and can be reached at wesdaviesarts@gmail.com . Though he provided back matter illustrations for Science Naturally's 2018 publication, Babies Nurse , this is his first book.

Looking for the perfect gift for new parents? We have the perfect ideas! Gifts for New Families We have the perfect holiday gifts for new parents! These books make great stocking stuffers too! Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers Choosing to support breastfeeding is one of the most important decisions a father can make. Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers helps new dads understand the pivotal role they play in raising a healthy, thriving child. This fact-packed, fun-filled booklet for new dads answers questions about breastfeeding and becoming a parent. Click to View Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers (Gift Edition) The Gift Paperback Book has the same cover and content as the booklet listed above, but is printed in a nicer book format with a spine (booklet has self-cover, saddle-stitch binding). Click to View Sleeping with Your Baby Sleeping with your baby has been the norm for almost all cultures for almost all ages. Yet, in our modern world, the practice is fraught with questions and guilt. With organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stating that a child should never sleep in an adult bed, parents who cherish the closeness, security, and warmth of cosleeping are finding their hearts at odds with their brains. This book educates, informs, reassures, and defends the potential benefits of cosleeping and how to do it safely. Click to View

Pharmacist Dr. Frank J. Nice helps parents and professionals select over-the-counter products that are safe to use while breastfeeding. This extensive reference guide provides all the information you need to keep your baby safe and keep breastfeeding. May 2023 Th e Breastfeed ing Family's Guide t o No n prescription Drugs and Everyday Produ cts Order Now If you’re a parent, it’s more important than ever to take care of your health. Over-the-counter medications and other therapeutic remedies can help you feel your best, but these everyday products can be passed to your baby throu gh breastmilk with potentially dangerous consequences. Does that mean you need to interrupt breastfeeding to use them? In this extensive reference guide, expert pharmacist Dr. Frank J. Nice provides the information you need to make safe decisions about the products you use. Easy-to-read tables cover over 1,700 different consumer products and active ingredients. Included lists of nonpre-scription drugs that are commonly recommended by pharmacists can help you make a quick selection for any health need. This book includes safety information for: Nonprescription drugs for cold & flu symptoms, aches & pains, tummy troubles, infections, minor wounds, & other common ailments Skincare & oral hygiene products, including medicated facial cleansers, acne products, sunscreens, & mouthwashes Caffeinated drinks, alcoholic beverages, nicotine, marijuana, & CBD Herbal remedies, galactagogues, dietary supplements, & artificial sweeteners Products & ingredients that may affect milk supply "No breastfeeding parent or professional should be without it!” —Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA, co-author of Making More Milk Paperback: 978-1-951995-10-2 | $24.95 | 224 pages | 7” x 10” eBook: 978-1-951995-11-9 | $18.99 Press Kit click on the icons below to open the corresponding document Press Release Dr. Nice's Website Excerpts "Highly recommended.” —Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC, IBCLC, co-author of What Doctors Don’t Know About Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding: Empowering Parents About the Author DR. FRANK J. NICE has practiced as a consultant, lecturer, and author on medications and breastfeeding for over 45 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, a master’s degree in pharmacy administration, master’s and doctorate degrees in public administration, and certification in public health pharmacy. He has worked for the U.S. Public Health Service, practiced at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and served as a pharmacist and project manager at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Nice has multiple published books and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on the use of prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and herbals during breastfeeding.

Our mission is to get books into the hands of children all over the world, and we are proud to work with local, state, and federal programs to further this goal. We are now registered on SAM.gov as well as with the SBA. DOWNLOAD OUR CAPABILITY STATEMENT SEARCH FOR US ON SAM.gov VIEW OUR SBA PROFILE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CERTIFICATIONS Small Business Women-Owned Small Business CORE COMPETENCIES Platypus Media, LLC is comprised of two independent publishing houses: Platypus Media and Science Naturally. Platypus Media creates materials that support and promote attachment parenting, breastfeeding, and family. We share evidence-based practices and family support resources with our readers. Our imprint, Science Naturally , makes math and science accessible and engaging for children ages 0-14. Our STEM books encourage skill acquisition in reading, science, and math and are available in several languages and formats. CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION Platypus Media has been in business since February 2000, but our founder and president, Dia Michels, has been working in publishing for the last 30 years. Over the years we have accumulated a permanent staff of 4, who have helped to produce 45+ titles and print more than 500,000 books. We are honored to say that our books have won more than 60 literary, science, math, and language awards. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? Literature-based science and math Problem-based learning Spanish/bilingual education Free downloadable Teacher's Guides Medically certified authors Father, sibling, and NICU support Customization opportunities All of our STEM books meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Accepts government credit cards and purchase orders OUR EIN: 52-2232301 OUR DUNS #: 097524644 OUR CAGE CODE: 64MV8 OUR PRIMARY NAICS CODE: 511130 *Additional NAICS codes—as well as PSCs and FSCs—can be found on our CS . PAST PERFORMANCE *Please contact us for POC information Kids Read Now | 02/05/2019–03/27/2020 Provided 15,800 customized children's' books over the span of nearly fourteen months (four orders) at a cost as low as $2.89/book California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) / SLAHP | 03/22/2018–09/17/2019 Provided 3,500 breastfeeding booklets over the span of eighteen months (two orders) at a cost as low as $2.95/booklet Colorado WIC / CDPHE | 08/29/2019 Provided 850 hardcover children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $4.95/book Healthy Start Oklahoma | 01/03/2019 Provided 1,000 customized children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $2.95/book New Mexico WIC / DOH | 12/04/2018 Provided 6,115 customized children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $2.95/book "Parents who are responsive to their children's needs often find themselves swimming upstream against the culture. Platypus Media books encourage parents as they create families that are close-knit. Through sharing stories, Platypus Media is building a caring community where children and parents alike can thrive." —Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., Author of The Hidden Feelings of My Motherhood "Platypus Media books give us a fun way to help meet curriculum objectives in reading, science, language arts, and social studies. The kids love them—and the free activity guides do a lot of the work for us!" —Catherine Pfeiffer, School Librarian, Capitol Hill Cluster Schools, Washington, D.C. "Caring parents will be delighted with the gentle way these books foster love and respect between parent and child." —Marguerite Kelly, Author of The Monster's Almanac "What's really exciting about this line of books is that children from every background can relate to them. Platypus Media books have captured the values of close-knit families from many different perspectives." —Maria Salvadore, Children's Literature Specialist, Washington, D.C. CONTACT US PRIMARY POC: Info@PlatypusMedia.com ACCOUNTING: Ali.Trujillo@PlatypusMedia.com +1 (202) 546-1674 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

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Your details were sent successfully! Send A Bit About Us Platypus Media is an independent publisher dedicated to promoting family life by creating and distributing high quality materials about families. We disseminate accurate information about attachment parenting, breastfeeding, safe sleep and other important and timely subjects. Our goal is to bring materials to the market that parents love, children enjoy, teachers appreciate, and parenting professionals value. Read More Thank You Page | Platypus Media Thank you, Customer Name You'll receive a confirmation email soon. Order number: 10000 Product Name $0.00 Product option 1 Product option 2 Product option 3 Qty: 1 Note Your customer's note will show here. 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This isn’t merely a matter of convenience for orangutans; it’s crucial for their offspring’s survival and development. By imparting essential nutrients and vital jungle life skills, this extended breastfeeding period benefits both mother and child. In stark contrast, human societies often stigmatize breastfeeding beyond infancy. A lack of maternity leave, private places to nurse, and routine separation of mother and baby feed into this problem. Despite dramatic and well-documented health benefits from exclusive breastfeeding, such as enhanced immunity, superior nutrition, and strengthened mother-child bonds, nursing in public or past socially accepted times can still provoke stares and criticism in many places. Breastfeeding stands as a cornerstone of mammalian biology, finely tuned by evolution to secure the health and flourishing of our young. Orangutans showcase this with their prolonged nursing periods, underscoring nature’s blueprint for nurturing offspring through breastfeeding. However, in humans, while most infants receive some breastmilk, exclusive breastfeeding or its continuation often falls short of expectations. The CDC reports that sixty percent of mothers do not breastfeed as long as planned , influenced by factors such as unsupportive work policies, inadequate parental leave, cultural norms, lack of family support, and hospital practices. These statistics highlight the delicate relationship between biology and contemporary taboos in supporting our youngest members. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for aiding mothers and infants on their breastfeeding journey. In the orangutan world, breastfeeding until age seven is the norm. So why do humans often snub this natural practice, subtly discouraging breastfeeding beyond the first year and leading many women to stop before they feel ready? The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) informs us that humans naturally wean between 2 and 7 years of age, with most children stopping between 2 and 4. Regarding breastfeeding beyond this typical range, which aligns more with innate practices, the AAFP emphasizes that extended breastfeeding poses no harm to parents or children. They explain that, in fact, there are numerous benefits associated with it. Exploring these advantages, the World Health Organization emphasizes the critical role of breastfeeding, pointing out its impact on reducing infant mortality, providing essential antibodies, and offering numerous other benefits for mothers and infants alike. Both WHO and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued nursing until the baby is two years old or beyond if desired. According to the CDC Breastfeeding Report Card , in the U.S. today, most (83.2%) newborns start out receiving some breastmilk, but the number falls rapidly. At six months, 55.8% of infants consume some breastmilk, but the percentage drops to 24.9% for babies drinking breastmilk exclusively. It is the rare child in the U.S. who meets the WHO and AAP infant feeding recommendations. World Breastfeeding Week reminds us to celebrate and normalize breastfeeding as a natural part of early childhood. It’s time to support moms so they can breastfeed without judgment. Ultimately, while orangutans exemplify the biological significance of extended breastfeeding, humans frequently wrestle with societal norms that clash with these natural rhythms. It's time to delve into why breastfeeding stigmas remain so persistent and to fully recognize and celebrate its many benefits. Let’s embrace this natural practice with open arms, honoring its diversity and the deep, meaningful connection it nurtures between mother and child! Platypus Media , and their imprint, Science Naturally , offer resources such as Mammals Unlocke d to educate and pioneer conversations and advocacy surrounding breastfeeding. For more information, check out these additional titles below! : Cuddled and Carried For readers age 0-4 Babies Nurse For readers age 4-7 This is How I Grow For readers age 7-10 If My Mom Were a Platypus: Mammal Babies and their Mothers For readers age 8-12 (or 4-8 as a Read-a-Loud) The Breastfeeding Family's Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Everyday Products For parents and parenting professionals Safe Infant Sleep For parents and parenting professionals Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers For parents and parenting professionals Libraries and Librarians Supporting Nursing Families Enjoy this excerpt from an Association of Library Service to Children blog about how important it is for librarians to actively support breastfeeding parents. Read the full blog here. This month is the 13th annual National Breastfeeding Month! The campaign helps celebrate the many and varying reasons why this act is so important while focusing the conversation on the babies and families in our communities. Librarians can be crucial in creating a welcoming environment of awareness and support for mothers and lactating parents. Our culture can be hostile toward nursing in public, causing new parents to prefer bottle feeding with formula rather than feel naked and exposed while nursing outside the home. When parents do not feel they can feed their babies wherever they are, the result is often that they abandon breastfeeding. Libraries are essential community resources for families – inviting parents to join their children in activities and providing information on pregnancy, birth, and child-rearing. Because libraries are spaces where children and adults learn together, librarians can play an important role in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Providing resources that model the normalcy and naturalness of nursing not only helps support parents, but also helps to grow the next generation of nursing families. How Can Librarians help? The stigmas and obstacles that surround nursing cannot be changed overnight, but librarians can make inroads into changing peoples’ attitudes – both old and young. Making nursing parents feel welcome in the library is a great start, but the best route to lasting change is by helping children see nursing as a normal and routine activity. Parents cannot advocate for nursing alone; community support from librarians, daycare providers, educators, and neighborhood businesses is essential to actively promote and protect it. Selecting Over-the-Counter Drugs as a Breastfeeding Mother: 5 Tips from a Pharmacist If you are a breastfeeding mother, any medication you take could potentially be passed to your infant through breastmilk. Even if the medication is entirely safe for you, there may be harmful consequences for your baby. In fact, there are some very well known, trusted brands and ingredients that are not safe for this very reason. While avoiding certain medications is a familiar concept for someone who has recently gone through a pregnancy, the rules concerning breastfeeding are not so well defined. This isn’t an issue when taking prescription drugs, which must be approved by a professional, but you may find yourself lacking guidance when it comes to over-the-counter (OTC) health products. The OTC products you use can still harm your baby or affect your breastmilk production. So what’s a breastfeeding mom to do? These are basic strategies to follow: 1. Avoid products that do not have enough information. Even herbal remedies or products like caffeinated drinks and acne medication should not be trusted until you know whether they are compatible with breastfeeding. If the information you’re able to find about an OTC product is inconclusive, lacking scientific research, or comes from a dubious source (i.e. is not endorsed by a licensed health professional), it’s best to stay away from it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise. See the list of resources at the bottom that can help you find trustworthy information. 2. Use regular-strength products whenever possible, and do not take more than the recommended dose. If the ingredients in the product are safe for breastfeeding, an extra-strength version is not likely to cause severe harm. However, there is no need for your infant (or you) to be exposed to extra amounts of a drug. Terms like “extra strength” or “maximum strength” can cause confusion, and they are sometimes only listed on packaging to make a product sound more effective. So, before using a medication, check if there is a regular-strength or original-strength version. If not, look at similar products or alternative brands, and compare the labels. Choose the product with the lowest amount of the active ingredient, or, depending on the severity of your health needs, choose the lowest amount that you think will treat your symptoms. 3. Avoid long-acting products. This protects your infant from being exposed to a drug for a longer period of time than necessary, especially if side effects or an allergic reaction are possible. Look for products that you can take every 4–6 hours, and avoid ones that say they will last 12 hours or more. Again, you can use your discretion depending on your health needs. For example, if you have severe allergies, it might be worth it to take an allergy product that lasts all day. However, it is best to discuss decisions like this with your doctor and/or pharmacist, and it may be best to test your baby’s reaction by using a short-acting product first. 4. Take products with single active ingredients. It is best to take a medication that has one or two specific ingredients that will treat a particular condition, rather than exposing your breastfeeding infant and yourself to ingredients that you don’t need. Taking medications with only one or two ingredients will also help you avoid accidentally double dosing (for example, you should not take Tylenol along with DayQuil, since DayQuil already contains acetaminophen). 5. Always choose the safest product. This may seem obvious, but it’s worth saying. Read the labels. Do your homework. Research the possible side effects that you or your infant might experience when taking an OTC drug, and make comparisons. A doctor, lactation consultant, or pharmacist can help you if you are unsure. If you talk to health professionals, make sure they know all of your circumstances so they can give you an accurate recommendation. This may feel overwhelming, but giving up on breastfeeding for the purpose of taking a certain medication is not necessary in most instances. There are very few dangerous medications that do not have a suitable alternative. With this in mind, I created a simple, thorough reference guide to OTC products that can help you reach your breastfeeding goals. If you are looking for clear answers to help you choose a safe and effective product for your health needs, I recommend my new book, The Breastfeeding Family’s Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Everyday Products. This book will help you safely maintain your personal health and minimize any stress, fear, or pain you may be experiencing. That way, you can focus on what’s most important: building a beautiful, lasting bond with your children. Where to find information about whether a product is safe to use while breastfeeding: Dr. Frank J. Nice has practiced as a consultant, lecturer, and author on medications and breastfeeding for over 45 years. He holds advanced degrees in pharmacy administration and public administration and certification in public health pharmacy. He has worked for the U.S. Public Health Service, practiced at the National Institutes of Health, and served as a pharmacist and project manager at the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Nice has multiple published books and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on the use of prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and herbals during breastfeeding View All

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