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Children inevitably turn to their parents for more than just food and security; equally important are assurance, recognition, and interpretation of life. A child develops best in an environment where creativity and discovery are unimpeded by the artificial restrictions of blind faith and dogmatic belief.
Parenting without God is for parents, and future parents, who lack belief in a god and are seeking guidance on raising freethinkers and social-justice-aware...
22) Sheyne Rowley's Dream Baby Guide: Positive Routine Management For Happy Days and Peaceful Nights
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"Becoming a parent is a wonderful feeling, but many parents struggle to find a routine that works for them and their newborn. Now, after years of working closely with literally thousands of families, early childhood expert Sheyne Rowley has developed a practical and sensible approach to caring and interacting with your baby aged 0-2 years. Focusing on the key areas of sleep, play, communication, and routine-with solutions that can be tailored to suit...
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Rowman and Littlefield Publishers
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2011.
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1 online resource (184 pages)
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"Marriage is an important transition in the life of any adult who marries. But often when a son or daughter gets married, their relationships with their natal families changes. It is often said that a 'daughter is a daughter all of her life, but a son is a son 'til he takes him a wife.' This book examines how marriage changes relationships between adult children and their parents and how this differs for sons versus daughters. Merrill considers the...
24) No Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting: How to Raise Your Child, Help Save the Planet and Not Go Mad
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UIT Cambridge Limited
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2015.
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1 online resource (192 pages)
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Guides parents who want to be green, but don't know how to balance that in a busy modern lifeIn this fun, practical, and inspirational guide, you'll learn how to maintain your green values while raising your children, engaging with nature, and getting outdoors-all without feeling guilty about the inevitable compromises. Aimed at parents of zero to 10-year-olds, this book takes a humorous and lighthearted look at all things green and nature inspired....
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The Experiment
Pub. Date
2011
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1 online resource (304 p.)
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"Gender Born, Gender Made is a comprehensive guidebook for the parents and therapists of children who do not identify with or behave according to their biological gender. Drawing on the case histories of several children, each "gender creative" in his or her own way, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft offers concrete strategies for understanding and supporting children who experience confusion about their gender identities. She also discusses the latest therapeutic...
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University of Queensland Press
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2014.
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1 online resource (272 pages)
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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 in the first 16 weeks? Did you know that many parents' nights are unnecessarily disrupted? Are you longing for a deeper connection with your newborn? The first months after a baby's arrival can be exhausting, and attempts at quick fixes are often part of the problem. But a number of...
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Storey Publishing, LLC
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2011
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1 online resource (305 p.)
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"Childhood obesity. Diabetes. Developmental delays and disorders. Today's parents know that what their kids eat is key to their health. Their kids are bombarded with a relentless parade of ads for junk food, fast food, and empty calorie "treats." How can parents get their kids to eat meals that don't come out of a box? The Cleaner Plate Club comes to the rescue. Mommy-bloggers Beth Bader and Alison Benjamin offer simple solutions, recipes, meal suggestions,...
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2011
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1 online resource (111 p.)
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"Do you ever wonder what happened to your sweet child? Holy Moses, the back talk! Why do they argue so much and refuse to cooperate? They're still lovable, funny, and charming at times - it's not like they're bad kids. So what's up with getting in trouble at school, nonstop bickering with siblings, and the disrespectful come backs when we ask them to straighten their room or clear the table after dinner? Challenging behavior is difficult to manage...
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Allen and Unwin
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2012.
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1 online resource (198 pages)
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"The very latest research on childhood development distilled into 100 easy-to-understand tips to raise clever, confident, creative kids An invaluable aid for parents focused on giving their children the best possible start in life, this guide outlines practical tips to help provide children with major advantages in both the classroom and the playground. It distills key findings from the very latest international cognitive science research into short...
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"When your baby faces a medical emergency, what should you do? Sometimes your intuition is spot-on, but other times it's entirely wrong. With this life-saving guide close at hand, you'll be ready to handle over forty common infant and toddler emergencies, including falls, high fevers, bee stings, burns, and more. This guide makes it easy to find the information you need during even the most stressful times. Most importantly, you'll learn how to prevent...
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"Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but every family faces challenges that can be frustrating and overwhelming. For more than twenty-five years, internationally renowned clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan's 1-2-3 Magic has helped millions of parents, teachers, and caregivers raise independent, emotionally intelligent children and build happier, healthier families-all through an easy-to-understand program that you'll...
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Becoming a parent is a seismic shift. For most, that sparkling newborn rocks your world with their smooth skin and fuzzy head you just can't stop sniffing. But as soon as you get the hang of caring for them, they change! Soon enough they are three-years-old and screaming in what seems like ACTUAL pain that they have to wear clothing (the nerve!). Then comes the hard eye rolls and sarcasm in 4th grade. And eventually a teenager who can outright refuse...
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Much-needed answers to your toughest parenting questions! Why are boundaries so important? Do children really want limits set on their behavior? My spouse doesn't seem to care about discipline; why I am I stuck being the "bad guy?" Is it okay to spank my child, or will it lead him to hit others and become a violent person? Join the millions of caring parents who have found answers in the wisdom of parenting authority and family counselor Dr. James...
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Kiddy World Publishing
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2012.
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1 online resource (510 pages)
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"The Wonder Weeks describes in easy-to-understand terms the incredible developmental changes and regression periods that all babies go through during the first 20 months of their lives. Age-related fluctuations and the need for body contact and attention are all related to major and quite dramatic changes in the brains of children. These changes enable a baby to enter a whole new perceptual world and, as a consequence, to learn many new skills. Wonder...
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"With this book, you'll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You'll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you'll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to...
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"Based on the most current nutritional information, this concise guide offers new mothers a focused introduction to feeding babies healthy, nutritious foods during their first 12 months of life. With whimsical illustrations and clever recipe names-such as "Cereal Symphony" and "Adam's Eggless Bananawama Muffins"-this handbook even introduces the concept of becoming the executive chef for any parent's new 24-hour home bistro. Filled with colorful asides...
37) Raising a Team Player: Teaching Kids Lasting Values on the Field, on the Court, and on the Bench
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2012
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1 online resource (176 p.)
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English
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"Youth sports have become a pressure cooker of expectations. Parents scream abuse at players, coaches, and referees. Coaches demand that their teams win at any cost. Kids practice day and night. They face intense pressure to score, to win, to succeed. But is this the measure of success we want to impress upon our children? In the complex world of today's youth athletic programs, parents face many challenging questions. What is a successful...
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Kensington Publishing Corporation
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2014.
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1 online resource (272 pages)
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"Inspiring stories, practical tips and expert advice." -Ebony"Inspiring stories and practical tips urge parents and caregivers to unlock their children's potential." -Library Journal "A much-needed resource that will enable parents to become partners in their children's academic success. Read it and tell others to read it." -Marian Wright Edelman, Founder, Children's Defense Fund There's a crisis in our classrooms. In school districts across the country,...
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Allen and Unwin
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2007.
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1 online resource (208 pages)
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"Written by parents who have a gay or lesbian child, this compilation of letters can help parents deal with feelings of confusion, embarrassment, guilt, or anger, while showing how ordinary families have found love, happiness, and normalcy again. Updated with new stories and experiences, this edition acknowledges that while a brave child often takes time to come to terms with his sexuality before sharing his feelings, parents are often shocked and...
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