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"Start talking with your kids about things that matter. Never has there been a greater need for young people to understand society and their role in the world. This handbook helps parents to ask the right questions and start important conversations to...
"It's well-known and documented that using mindfulness skills can enhance the quality of our interpersonal communication. Taking mindfulness one step further-by adding validation and compassionate presence-we have the opportunity to bring real connection...
"You're having twins don't panic! There's little that will prepare you for the moment you hear the words- "You're having twins!" You might feel shocked, delighted, scared, horrified, amused or a mixture of all of the above. As a twin mum herself, awa...
"Teaching your child to read is monstrously important, and there's no better way to do it than with everyday opportunities for laughter and play. The Ankowskis share tips to help you help your child develop an insatiable appetite for reading-- and have...
"Raising kids with hearts for Christ is a challenge, but it's a challenge you can do. National hosts of FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson present No Perfect Parents, a funny and engaging dialogue between their whole family with helpful applications...
"Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, a mom of three children and a professor of public health, set out to discover how to promote health and well-being, beginning in childhood. Living in a community known worldwide for the unusual resilience and longevity of its ...
"As parents, we all want to raise kind and loving kids who will grow up to be conscentious adults. But in a world still steeped in gender inequality and sexual violence, it's become more and more clear that we can't just teach girls to protect themselves....
"Looking after children can be overwhelming, especially when a lot of people say they have the 'right' answer. But what if, instead of following instructions, you parented like a scientist? What if you took the available evidence-based information, and...
"You Look Tired is a totally honest, tell-it-like-it-is guide for new moms who don't want any more advice. Writing as Jenny True on her "Excruciatingly Personal Mommy Blog" and in the "Dear Jenny" column on Romper, Jenny has been called the "postpart...
"A revolutionary new approach to caring for your baby from a respected Australian GP. Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss less? Did you know that many parents' nights are unnecessarily disrupted? Are you longing...
"People have probably told you (usually over and over) that having a baby can be hard. Pregnancy can be uncomfortable, birth almost unbearably painful, breastfeeding challenging and nights long and sleepless. And while some of these were sometimes true...
"The Breakaway" is a must have resource for any parent or provider looking for a concrete and realistic approach for guiding their neurodiverse teen into young adulthood. Inspired by the many families with whom the author has worked, the title refers...
""Dream openly, boldly, and courageously in front of your children." Have you given up a God-given dream in the name of motherhood-martyrdom? Did you know that motherhood and living your dreams can co-exist? Karla shares her experience and heart as she...
"In The Family Firm, Brown professor of economics and mom of two Emily Oster offers a classic business school framework for data-driven parents to think more deliberately about the key issues of the elementary years: school, health, extracurricular a...
"There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to books about parenting identity, rather than the nuts and bolts of raising children, nearly all are about what...
"When it comes to baby sleep, Lucy Wolfe has seen - and solved - it all. Her stay-and-support approach has helped thousands of parents achieve the holy grail of babyhood - a full night's sleep. But even with the best routine things can go awry, so in...
"More and more families are turning to baby-led weaning to help their babies shift toward eating solid foods. But if you're a busy parent, you might have lots of questions and precious little time to find the answers. Let this book be your one-stop g...
"In this enduring classic, John Holt observes how children actually learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how, as adults, we can best encourage these natural abilities in our children"--Publisher's description.
"An all-in-one resource for every working mother and father. Sure, there are plenty of parenting books out there. But as working moms and dads, we've never had a trusted, go-to guide all our own-one that coaches us on how to do well at work, be the loving...
"FREE RANGE KIDS has become a national movement, sparked by the incredible response to Lenore Skenazy's piece about allowing her 9-year-old ride the subway alone in NYC. Parent groups argued about it, bloggers, blogged, spouses became uncivil with each...
"Now in a revised and updated 6th edition, the groundbreaking, research-based approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other challenging behaviors, from a distinguished clinician and pioneer in...
"Taking the Stress out of Homework breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. Whether your child's stress point is executive functioning--the ability to plan or organize--or a subject-specific struggle in math, reading, writing,...
"A cheerful, optimistic handbook for parents and carers shaping the next generation of responsible global citizens - ready to change the world for the better! Our children have the energy, capacity, and passion to create and nurture a global culture in...
"Can your child share a simple turn-taking game without having a tantrum? Can your child understand simple instructions? Can your child express their needs without getting frustrated? Can you understand what your child wants, without guessing? If you...
"Practical help. Real encouragement. Just what you need to cope with emotional meltdowns, motivate them to get school done, answer their spiritual questions, and most of all, protect your relationship with your eight to fourteen year olds"--Publisher...
"We are not born hating our bodies. Make sure your kids never do. No parent wants their child to grow up with anything less than wholehearted confidence in themselves, but sadly research shows that over half of 11 to 16 year-olds regularly worry about...
"As a parent you strive to model kindness, compassion, and patience when interacting with your children. But no parent is perfect, and in difficult or stressful moments, you may react to your kids in ways that don't exactly fit your ideal model of parenting...
"Raising Rebels is a highlights reel of guidance from one of the world's most sought-after Peaceful Parenting and Radical Unschooling advocates. Dayna Martin cuts to the core of common concepts with compassion, kindness, and unconventional wisdom, urging...
" "What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew" is the book that many of us wish our parents would have had access to when we were growing up. In this first book release from the Autism Women's Network, the autistic contributors write with honesty...
"There's almost nothing better for toddlers than outdoor play. It promotes creativity, strengthens muscles, enhances social and emotional development, and most importantly, it makes learning fun. So grab The Outdoor Toddler Activity Book, take your t...
"Help toddlers learn and develop with activities grounded in the Montessori method. Some of children's most important social and emotional developments happen during their toddler years. Encourage learning and inspire discovery at home with this todd...
"Pediatrician and parenting expert Meeker, author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters , focuses on the challenges, pressures, and dilemmas facing adolescent and teenage girls today. She has practical advice for moms and dads buttressed by years of ex...
"An interactive guide for parents to share with kids aged 7-11 to find relief from anxiety by the international bestselling author of The Panic Button Book. All kids go through tricky times. Bright kids can struggle to switch off their mind, creative...
"In The Lifegiving Parent, respected authors and parents Clay and Sally Clarkson explore eight key principles--heartbeats of lifegiving parenting--to shed light on what it means to create a home where your children will experience the living God in y...
"72 per cent of children show behaviours linked to stress. Small amounts of stress are normal, but it can be difficult to know how best to support a child when they feel overwhelmed with worry. This practical guide offers strategies to help alleviate...
"Learn to talk to your child about their big feelings We can all feel overwhelmed by big feelings, and this is especially true for children. They are still developing their emotional awareness and may struggle to manage their moods. While there's nothing...
"A pioneering music educator reveals how parents and caregivers can harness the power of music and use it to supercharge early childhood development. Since opening her famed Parisian conservatory over three decades ago, Joan Koenig has led a global movement...
"For all its joys, parenting is a complex job, and when your child has a chronic illness, the stress can feel overwhelming. When your child is diagnosed, you begin a parenting journey filled with strong emotions, difficult choices, confusing words, a...
"Seeing your child experience unhappiness is difficult for any parent. With so many possible reasons for low mood, it can be challenging to know how best to support them. This guide will help you to communicate with your child and equip them with the...
"Seeing your child struggle to make friends is difficult for any parent Friendships can be tricky, but help is at hand. This guide will help you teach your child what makes a healthy friendship, and equip them with the tools they need to build stronger...
"An accessible guide for vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious parents from the dietician duo behind online community Plant-Based Juniors®"--Publisher's description.
"A practical book for parents and carers to help them navigate parenting a child experiencing worry and anxiety. Clinical psychologist Dr Lauren Callaghan provides a clear explanation of child anxiety, and gives you activities, conversation starters,...
"When you raise a girl who likes herself, everything else follows. She will strive for excellence because she has faith in their ability to achieve it and the confidence to pick herself up. She will nurture her physical and mental health because it's...
""The Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook" will give parents the confidence to create exciting and enjoyable mealtimes that will encourage little ones to develop food skills at their own pace"--Publisher's description.
"Tips, hacks and advice on the wins and woes of modern motherhood. A modern manual for modern parenting, Mommin' It is a parenting and lifestyle book that is relatable, helpful and fun. Packed with parenting hacks and useful information such as how to...
""Baffling and beloved, with the capacity to go from joy to frustration in seconds, young children are some of the most misunderstood people on the planet. The key to understanding them lies in realising that their challenging behavior is not personal,...
"This parenting book shows you how to make magical Montessori memories, every day. This beautiful, modern Montessori book for parents outlines the key principles of this parenting approach and shows you how you can easily apply this at home. It provides...
"The renowned child psychologist explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence. Parents have an important task: figure out who their child is his or her skills, prefer...
"As an award-winning science journalist, Melinda Wenner Moyer was regularly asked to investigate and address all kinds of parenting questions: how to potty train, when and whether to get vaccines, and how to help kids sleep through the night. But as ...
"A common-sense guide to raising happy, healthy kids - from toddlers to tweens. How much screen time should you let your primary-school children have? How do you talk to your teenager about sex? What can you do when your kid throws a tantrum? Why should...
"A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. From childhood and education to culture, gender identity,...
""Giving Children time to explore, discover, and play in nature brings endless delight. Whether you want to rediscover the power of nature or you already chase down every adventure, this book is for you. Ainsley Arment and the Wild + Free community...
"So, this isn't at all what you had in mind, or where you thought you'd end up... as a single parent, raising kids on your own. Battling the inevitable day to day grind, making tough decisions while making dinner. Helping with homework, shoelaces and...
"Want to know the secret to tackling tantums and tears, stopping squabbles in seconds and lay the foundations for your child's good mental helath in the process? In this book, mum to two young children, journalist and children's mental health advocate...
"Is your child extremely irritable most of the time? Do they have difficulty interpreting social cues? Are they impulsive and prone to outbursts or explosive rages? Parenting a child who has emotional dysregulation can be a bumpy ride. You've probably...
"With the 2020 closing of schools, libraries, playgrounds, etc children have been forced to spend a lot of time at home. This has left parents trying to juggle their own schedules to provide educational opportunities for them so that they will not fall...
"There are many factors affecting a child's personality and the adult they become, but the least understood is birth order. Why is it that children in a family can share the same gene pool, a similar socio-economic environment and experience similar ...
"The second edition of the best-selling "Raising Boys With ADHD" features the latest information on research and treatment for boys with ADHD, empowering parents to help their sons with ADHD find success in school and beyond"--Publisher's description...
"An accessible blueprint to embolden our daughters to be critical thinkers, fearless doers, and joyful change agents for our future--from the proud mother of teen activist Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks. Can we teach our daughters to change...
"The anxiety of messing up your kids is real. A mom of four, NYT bestselling author Crystal Paine shares her struggles in parenting and the life-changing lessons that God has been teaching her about focusing on raising kids with love and grace instead...
"As fans of Karen Alpert's beloved parenting blog Baby Sideburns know, sometimes kids act like real a-holes, whether it's throwing tantrums at the grocery store, or kicking the airplane seat in front of them, or refusing to brush their teeth at night....
""Being the parent of a smart child is great--until your son or daughter starts asking whether global warming is real, if you are going to die, and what will happen if they don't get into college. Kids who are advanced intellectually often let their....
"The GP and the psychologist combine forces to share evidence-based strategies for raising today's tweens and teens to feel confident and strong. Why are today's parents feeling like failures, worried that their teens will 'go off the rails', won't get...
"Prevent and counteract the general anxiety and emotional fragility prevalent in children and teenagers today - a new parenting philosophy and strategies that give children the tools to flourish on their own. Just as sturdy scaffolding is necessary w...
"Showing you how to prevent the development of allergies during pregnancy, how to identify allergies at all ages, and how to cook delicious meals that are free of various ingredients, this comprehensive guide and cookbook advocates a sensory-based way...
"Harried mother of three Shantelle Bisson guides you through raising a family all while keeping your cool! Baby has just arrived, your world has been turned upside down, and, well, you're just not as cool as you used to be. Not to worry: Shantelle--mother...
"Weaning Sense demystifies the weaning world and helps you grow healthy tummies and happy babies (and mums) in no time! Packed full of delicious recipes, this book will help you feel less stressed and more informed when it comes to introducing your baby...
"It's time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten...
"From biomechanist and bestselling author Katy Bowman comes her eagerly anticipated guide to getting kids-from babies to preteens-and their families moving more, together, outside. Our kids are moving less than any other generation in human history; ...
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