"Adolescence has always been a time of huge transformation, but today's teens deal with challenges that parents may never have imagined. An increasingly digital world filled with social media, gaming and harmful content, along with changing cultural norms, has...
"We all want our kids to grow into happy, healthy adults and the first ten years count more than any other time in our lives. So what should we be doing to give them the best chance? Most books on childhood stop at age five and start again in adolescence. They...
"Liz Swenson's Raising Tiny Humans is your illustrated field guide to navigating the wild jungle of parenting toddlers. It's a jungle out there in the wild world of parenting! Just when you think you've got it down, a new phase emerges to keep you on your...
"Since 1987, the number of American children diagnosed with ADHD has jumped from 3 to 11 percent. Meanwhile, ADHD rates remain relatively low in other countries such as France, Finland, the UK, and Japan, where the number of children diagnosed with and...
"An illuminating deep dive into the complexities of raising boys within the confines of harmful cultural norms-and how mothers can challenge those social pressures to support their sons and guide them to become connected, emotionally nuanced...
"You are the key to your child's wellness future. Providing your kids with the best start in life begins with you, and leading health expert Dr Nick Fuller has distilled his years of research into six essential steps to setting parents and families on a path...
"You're going to be a dad!--words that don't feel real until nine months later when the new baby arrives. You hold that small life in your arms for the first time, and boom, Dad Mode activated! All your feelings as a proud new dad coalesce into one astounding...
"You are not alone--there is hope and healing for every hurting heart. Today's technology has made sinful experiences and deadly choices accessible to our teenagers and young adults with just a click. And parents are left with the disappointments--and...
"When it comes to your teen, do you feel like you're walking on eggshells? Do they lash out at you when you try to set limits, or stomp off to their room and slam the door at the slightest criticism? Welcome to the teen years! Emotions and hormones are running...
"The book illustrates how parents who are participating in family-based treatment (FBT) for their child's eating disorder (ED) may enhance their chances of achieving optimal outcomes for their child by more successfully navigating the challenges that often...
"In Doing It All, pediatrician and mother of two Whitney Casares offers stressed-out working moms a path away from chaos, burnout, and overwhelm and towards a purposeful, values-aligned life"--Publisher's description.
"My Child Is Trans, Now What? is for parents and loved ones of transgender youth and young adults at any stage in their journey. Trans education free of judgment is in short supply, and this book combines personal stories, key resources, and emotional support...
"Discover a new and hopeful path forward as you consider your family's approach to social media, screen time, and technology.We've all heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don't lie; our obsession with...
"Raising a teenager can be challenging, exhausting and, at times, infuriating for parents. In How to Raise a Teen, parenting expert and mother of four young adults Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides advice and guidance for parents, carers, and anybody else who works...
"Every parent wants their child to have good mental health, and leading developmental paediatrician and host of the 'Pop Culture Parenting' podcast Dr Billy Garvey is here to help. Children of all ages are grappling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem...
"An illustrated collection of strategies for parents to sneakily convince kids to go to bed, clean their room, and do other unpopular but necessary tasks"--Publisher's description.
"After spending decades teaching chess to young children, Carol Ann Caronia has written Strategic moves: mind-building chess exercises for kids to share her exceptional wisdom and teaching methods with parents and educators alike. The mastery of chess is...
"When the author started to see signs that her otherwise sunny, resilient teenage son was struggling, she was sure a few simple fixes could right the ship. But over the following months, the issues her family faced became more nuanced, complicated, and...
"The last thing Newborn Mothers need is another book. Endless experts and advice undermine your intuition and confidence. Information overload doesn't help when you feel isolated, exhausted and overwhelmed. What you really need is a hot cup of tea, a good...
"Many children are labelled 'different' - by doctors, psychologists, educators, or even peers- and as parents, this label can limit our hopes and expectations for them. Although the challenges that come with these labels are very real, and can be daunting, all...
"Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients to embrace their feelings and use their personal values to improve their lives. Its popularity has grown significantly in recent years, but the number of ACT resources designed to support children is still...
"Why do some children experience literacy difficulties? How can I identify if my child finds reading and spelling challenging? What is the best way to support them at home? As a parent, it can be difficult to identify how your child's literacy difficulties may...
"In a world that is evolving with such unprecedented pace, how can we ensure our children remain happy and healthy? In There's Still No Such Thing As Naughty, Sunday Times bestselling author and qualified child therapist, Kate Silverton explains that whilst...
"Every teen can lead a life they love. Even yours. Yelling, pleading, enforcing strict rules, and giving in have proven ineffective. You've tried it all-along with tons of treatments and therapies-with no improvement. Katie K. May knows what you're going...
"A one-stop-resource for everything you need to know to help tweens and teens thrive during adolescence This book contains all the know-how you need to make the teenage years the exciting adventure they should be. The teenage years can be awkward - bodies...
"A gentle, practical guide for parents and carers of anxious children who are finding it difficult to navigate their child's worries Children are often reluctant to speak about their worries or don't have the language to articulate them. This makes it...
"How do you respond to the grumpy teenager slamming doors? To the rebellious teen who keeps breaking curfew? To the angry adolescent who keeps raising their voice? Well, parenting experts Joanna Faber and Julie King have the answers, and are here to help. Part...
"With this ultimate beginner's handbook to raising a baby you can breastfeed like any good attachment parent and then ease your baby into sleeping through the night like the best of the "we-still-go-out-for-date-night" parents. Because here's a little secret:...
"If you're looking for fresh, playful ideas to spark your baby's curiosity, build their confidence and support their development, look no further! Written by the renowned childcare experts at My First Five Years, the popular app designed to help parents...
"Only For Me is the highly acclaimed picture book, which very gently teaches your children about protecting their body and their privacy. Written by Michelle Derrig in consultation with expert professionals, Only For Me instantly engages young children through...
"Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it's done. Her six-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their...
"This comprehensive and accessible guide provides birth workers and lactation professionals with the skills to help families navigate the emotional and physical challenges of weaning. Using a compassionate, person-centred approach that prioritizes the needs of...
"In this honest and open account of life with her PDA daughter, Sasha, Steph Curtis reveals the everyday struggles and explores the milestones of raising a child diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance. This book guides you through the Curtis family's...
"There is one proven method for happier kids, more involved dads, and less stressed-out moms after divorce -- 50/50 custody. It's hard for everyone when parents split up -- but the end of living together doesn't need to mean the end of a functional family....
"Support children to better understand and manage their anger with this practical guide of therapeutic activities. From exploring a child's first steps in therapy to helping parents and carers with their responses, this book provides practical advice for...
"Exploring the mind of a video gaming addict, Elaine's second book guides the reader through the journey of her son's addictive disorder and recovery. The story unfolds along the nine signs of gaming disorder and the five stages of addiction, weaving toward...
"Parents of trans-identified children share their real-life experiences, describing how their children were introduced to gender ideology, how they navigated a medical and mental health system that preaches affirmation-only care, and what, if any, strategies...
"Dr. Michael Rich, dubbed the "Mediatrician" thanks to his acclaimed work as a paediatrician, child health researcher, and children's media specialist, offers a science-backed approach to give parents the confidence they need to raise a child well (and to...
"Does your child decide they don't like a food before they've even tried it? Do they say 'Yuk' to foods they used to eat happily? Would they live off chips and ice-cream and never touch a vegetable again if given the chance? Are mealtimes driving you nuts?...
"Teaching young girls the basics of money management is a powerful gift that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed for a lifetime of financial well-being. In Money Confident Girls, Julina Ogilvie shows how early money lessons and everyday...
"The book gives parents practical tools to help children of all ages go from behaviors like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being responsible, confident, kind, resilient, prepared to make good decisions, focused and motivated, and equipped to...
"Parenting twins: Double the joy, double the fun, and double the sleep deprivation! Let the dynamic duo of Natalie Diaz from Twiniversity and Sleep Lady Kim West come to the rescue, equipping you and your adorable twinnies with the ultimate gentle sleep...
"All of us like to think for ourselves. And so do children - if they have the skills to do it. That's why award-winning psychologist Dr. Myrna Shure decided to create a program to give them those skills. It's called I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) and for...
"What makes a good parent? How can sibling relationships survive to adulthood? Should familial love really be unconditional? Dr Lucy Blake looks at how the expectations we have affect and hinder our interactions with family members. Drawing on interviews with...
"In the vein of Reviving Ophelia and Untangled comes a fresh, unexpected, and empowering guide to better understand teenage girls, revealing how their insights can create heartfelt connections and impactful change. Written with warmth and humor, Underestimated...
"The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist,...
"In the spirit of Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's Nurture Shock, New York Times "Your Money" columnist Ron Lieber delivers a taboo-shattering manifesto that explains how talking openly to children about money...
"Eva Moskowitz has built a national reputation as the founder and leader of Success Academy Charter Schools, one of the country's most highly regarded networks of schools, but while most people know Eva for her success in educating 20,000 mainly low-income...
"This accessible book is full of play-based activities to support child development. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it inspires and informs readers to understand play, and offers ideas and practical activities to use with the children in their care....
"Most parents are not child psychologists and that's why it can be hard to discern what are normal childhood anxieties and what is more problematic . However, even with childhood anxieties, parents can learn how to raise resilient, independent, and healthy...
"Rediscover play with over 60 screen-free family activities and games that promote bonding, connection, and growth. Featuring over 60 games, Play Together is your go-to guide for family fun. Based on happiness, play, communication, and emotional intelligence...
"An urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers' intense and often fraught emotional lives - and how to support them through this critical developmental stage - from the New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure In...
"Forget about making a separate meal for your baby, the simple recipes in this book are family favourites that everyone can enjoy. Featuring highly nutritional easy meals and snacks, many of the recipes in this book can be made in 20 minutes or less to make...
"Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast majority undermines it by limiting physical activity, creating...
"The long-awaited book of tried-and-tested mum hacks, from much-loved influencer Emily Norris. I became obsessed with mum hacks when a friend showed me a game-changing tip during my baby days - that baby vests can be pulled down (not up) in the event of an...
"Somewhere between the cosy depths of your uterus and the exit from your birth canal, your newborn loses their paperwork - that booklet with all the instructions and safety precautions, including what the all-important 3 am error message means. You spend the...
"Loving your kids isn’t supposed to mean you completely disappear or get swallowed up by the demands of motherhood. You want to be a great mother. But how do you care for yourself without neglecting your kids needs, feeling overwhelmed by guilt, or succumbing...
"Inspired by the authors harrowing experience giving birth to her premature daughter, a compelling and empathetic work that combines memoir with rigorous reporting to tell the story of neonatology - and to meditate on the questions raised by premature...
"In Baby Making for Everybody, queer millennial midwives Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman use their professional expertise to demystify the dizzying process of pursuing parenthood as queer and solo people, offering concrete, gender-affirming advice on topics like...
"A search for 'parenting' returns over a billion unique hits on Google. How can parents know which approaches actually work to support their children to be happy, healthy and fulfilled while maintaining their own sanity? Evidence-Based Parenting draws directly...
"Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don't always come naturally. There can be emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment. With empathy for adoptive parents, Chapman and Shaler provide an honest and invaluable resource of wisdom, joy,...
"Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child's education by doing it yourself. The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give...
"This book provides clear answers to the FAQs and everyday challenges that we all face as parents, such as: How can I make my child listen to me? Can I stop a tantrum in its tracks? Should I be co-sleeping? What should I do when I lose my sh*t? Discover the...
"Hey! I have a message for you: Come outside! There are flowers to pick, leaves to gather, seeds to collect, moss to pat, rain to smell and earth to dig. Love Nature xx P.S. You are part of the natural world, too! Inside this book, you will discover heaps of...
"The runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children. When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she didn't aspire to become a "French parent." But she noticed that...
"Based on Chapman's best-selling The Five Love Languages®-an intentional resource for adding love, meaning, and adventure to your family days!You're a committed parent. You love your kids. But even on good days, you can feel tired. Despite our best efforts,...
"Every Parent's Guide to Supporting Their Child's Mental Health. Increasingly, children ages 3-10 are struggling with anxiety, depression, and mental health challenges. These can be brought on by many factors--stress at home, upheavals in society, breaks in...
"Move from helplessness to stability in challenging times through the practice of mindful equanimity. By adopting a spiritual approach to parenting and caregiving, you can protect yourself from burnout, increase your resilience, and develop a greater sense of...
"After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s, with rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rising sharply. The author lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental...
"Drawing on nearly twenty years' experience, a developmental psychologist, providing expert advice and strategies, helps parents chart a manageable course for raising good humans that's aligned to their own values and their children's unique...
"We all want our to children to learn the social skills they need to thrive. Yet many kids are struggling to connect, often with no apparent reason why. What with the steep rise in screen time and the social learning lost to Covid quarantines and school...
"As every parent from the beginning of time has discovered, kids don't come with a manual. Parenting is a learning journey from beginning to end, and like all learning journeys, it is full of lessons, challenges, questions, tests, mistakes, and messes. But...
"Most parents misguidedly prioritize behavior. Why and how to instill character. We want children to grow in humility, gratitude, and respect--for others and themselves. To be brave, compassionate, and joyful--to flourish and live into their God-given designs....
"How did we conclude that the best way to prepare kids for the future is to cluster them into classrooms by age and grade, forcing them to learn the same things, at the same time and pace, seven hours a day, five days a week, for twelve years? We trust the...
"In The Screentime Solution, Emily teaches parents to become "tech-intentional": using screen-based technologies to enhance, nurture, and align with family values while avoiding, delaying, or limiting screentime that interferes with healthy mental, physical,...
"A major update and revision of the essential program for reading problems at any level, incorporating the latest breakthroughs in science, educational methods, technology and legal accommodations. Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder in the world,...
"The founder of a successful children's clothing line, author of an influential parenting blog, and mother of five children, Marie-Chantal of Greece is constantly asked how she manages to do it all--raise her kids and run her business while leading an active...
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