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"From Kelly Rippon, single mother of six super achievers, including an Olympic medalist, comes a breakthrough parenting philosophy. Parent Up is a call to action for all parents to realize the power of being the most important, positive shaping force in your children's lives. Broken down into ten chapters that each present a key influence (from the influence of optimism to loyalty), Kelly shares her philosophy as well as relatable anecdotes from her...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
Revised edition.
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1 online resource (1 video file, 18 min. 49 sec.) : digital, stereo., sound, color
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English
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What Mums and Dads have learned over the past 100 years! Why do parents do what they do? What has influenced parenting practices for the last 100 years? This video reviews events, government policies, and child development theorists who have shaped the way we parent our children. --Kanopy.
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Award-winning science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman demonstrate that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring--because key twists in the science of child development have been overlooked. The authors discuss the inverse power of praise, why insufficient sleep adversely affects kids' capacity to learn, why white parents don't talk about race, why kids lie, why evaluation methods for "giftedness"...
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Workman Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2011
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1 online resource.
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English
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"In a world where too many babies are named Ashley and Jayden and too many baby name books are saccharine pink and blue, here comes something singular: a book that brings meaning, taste, character, a little bit of attitude, and a refreshing lack of trendiness to the art of naming a baby. Bring Back Beatrice! is a clarion call for parents who know they are naming not just a cuddly newborn, but a human being- a person who will be proud to carry a name...
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Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2004.
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1 online resource (288 pages)
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English
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"Mama Says is a delightful, funny, and very wise book of over 400 sayings from mothers from around the world that represent a lineage of mothers' wisdom. The sayings are not always kind, not always useful, but always true to the intention of teaching young ones how to survive in the world. Many times, it's clear that these sayings are inherited wisdom, received from their mothers who learned it from theirs back into the untraceable past: "Nobody said...
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New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
2009
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1 online resource (216 p.)
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English
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"Parents are supposed to be at their best when their children are at their worst. The only problem is that parents are people, too, and are susceptible to knee-jerk reactions, anger, and fears that make perfect parenting nearly impossible. But it is possible to keep your long-term parenting goals in mind, give yourself credit for what you're doing right, and most importantly, enjoy the rewards and joy of raising a child. The Joy of Parenting is...
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Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
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1 online resource (128 pages)
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English
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Split into bite-sized chapters, from fun indoors to activities on the go, food and cooking to science and nature, this book is packed with activities for all ages of children from preschoolers to even the most jaded, screen-obsessed teens and the kid in all of us too. From crocheting to garden camping to sands sculpting, How to Unplug Your Child will give you and your kids a host of things to do after school, at the weekend and during those long holidays....
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Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2002.
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1 online resource (176 pages)
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English
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"Wonderful Ways to Love a Teen is composed of 60 two-page essays, to help busy parents develop healthy parenting styles. Through practical suggestions and true-life stories, the book teaches readers how to shift the focus from the hardships and the mishaps to the joys and heartfelt moments. With gentle wisdom, honesty, and a healthy dose of good humor, Judy Ford guides parents and teenagers through one of the most difficult times in their relationship."--...
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My Ebook Publishing House
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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Every parent wants their child to be happy and to do well when they grow up. But what are the qualities they need to make a success of their lives? How can you encourage kindness in your children? And resilience and honesty? And why is having a backbone important for the healthy development of your child? From babies to teenagers, 'Parenting Your Child: How To Build The Character Your Child Needs To Succeed' shows parents the essential steps they...
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PuddleDancer Press
Pub. Date
2004.
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1 online resource (48 pages)
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English
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"Parenting that Promotes Peace-Parents everywhere want to connect compassionately with their children, to show them love and offer guidance even in difficult moments. In this packed and practical booklet, Inbal Kashtan describes how the practicing the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process can transform parenting to promote peace for generations to come. Whether you're parenting a teenager or an infant, the parenting help and guidance you'll find...
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Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
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1 online resource (256 pages)
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English
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There's been a revolution in the family; it's now all about the kids. We've moved on from children being "seen and not heard," but we're now plagued with the worry of ending up with "that child"-the one who's running amok and is ill-prepared for life. This book combines contemporary and traditional childrearing methods, bringing fresh thinking to some of the essential parenting issues of our time, including managing screen use, encouraging independence,...
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New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
2008
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1 online resource (240 p.)
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English
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"Studies in the 1950s revealed that young children hospitalized without their parents respond first by crying for them, then by showing signs of despair, and finally by emotionally detaching from the parents and acting indifferent to their absence. This detachment is hard to repair and highly detrimental to a child's development-most children who feel they cannot rely on their parents grow up to become more emotionally insecure and less self-assured...
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HowExpert
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource
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English
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Parenting 101 is an alphabetically indexed collection of topics on the subject of raising children. The author covers a range of subjects of interest to parents of children of all ages. In a conversational tone infused with illustrative personal anecdotes, she discusses problem areas, metes out some helpful advice, and shares some of her personal thoughts on various parenting practices and trends. Some of the subjects she covers are how to put an...
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JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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What Do You Mean by Parenting Responsibly?"It is not enough just becoming a parent; you need to take on the responsibility of a lifetime of conscientious guidance. No man should bring children into the world who is unwilling to persevere to the end in their nature and education." [Plato - 427-347 BC]This was written millenniums ago, by one of the most famous philosophers of Classical Times, Plato, but even though we read his books and his system,...
Publisher
HowExpert
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
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English
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If you want to learn about crunchy parenting, then get "Crunchy Parenting."*Learn how to achieve a natural, crunchy birth without pain medication*Find out the best ways to welcome your new baby into the world in a crunchy way*Become informed about the many benefits of breastfeeding your baby*Get helpful tips to help you reach your breastfeeding goals as a crunchy mother*Educate yourself about the potential problems of breastfeeding and how to combat...
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The History Press
Pub. Date
2016.
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1 online resource (240 pages)
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English
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Elizabeth Longford proves the truth of the old saying that "Mother knows best," a theory that is being treated with renewed respect by many of today's experts in child-rearing. She cites from her own experience as the mother of a large family, and quotes from letters which she received from other parents. They are all faced with similar situations: childish fantasies; the problem of good manners and how to enforce them; whether or not one should punish...
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Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
1996.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (204 pages)
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English
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"Not all children learn in the same way. Written by two educators, How Your Child is Smart identifies six patterns of learning and teaches parents how to help their children learn and communicate most effectively. Through simple questions, activities, and charts, parents can identify their child's pattern and learn how he or she can best be taught in school."--
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Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
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1 online resource (320 pages)
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English
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Never before have parents been under so much pressure to produce confident, happy, and successful daughters, but the new and unexpected challenges of parenting in the digital age can be overwhelming. Based on 7 timeless secrets to equip for life, 7 Secrets of Raising Girls Every Parent Must Know offers a fresh, positive, and practical approach to the pleasures and pitfalls ofparenting a daughter from birth onwards. With easy-to follow advice, quotes,...
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Personhood Press
Pub. Date
2004.
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1 online resource (272 pages)
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English
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"This illuminating investigation takes a fresh look at the role of media in children's lives. An overview of the formidable challenges parents face and creative ways to overcome them are included, as are strategies for turning a home environment from "high-tech" to "high-touch." Moving beyond demonizing the media, this work, like none before it, articulates the difficulties of parenting in our depersonalized society. It offers hopeful alternatives...
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