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Series
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (176 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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."--...
Publisher
My Ebook Publishing House
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
NTI Upstream
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (221 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Armed with the twin swords of guilt and anxiety, many baby boomers are marching toward retirement to a tune unlike any their own parents heard a generation ago. Just when they expected peace of mind and an empty nest, far too many boomers are discovering a different reality: * Adult children living at home without contributing to the household * Repeated requests for money that's often not repaid * Relationship strains that have left them bewildered...
24) Naptime Book
Author
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2003.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Cynthia MacGregor has won the hearts of thousands of parents with her parenting classics. In The Naptime Book, she shares sweet, simple, and effective suggestions to help children get their all-important sleep during the day. Current medical thinking indicates that small children should get at least nine hours of sleep at night and a nap during the day. Alarming statistics show that sleep deprivation can lead to countless health, cognition, and social...
Author
Publisher
Personhood Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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...
Publisher
HowExpert
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (168 pages)
Language
English
Description
"In Night-Night, author Cynthia MacGregor tackles one of the biggest challenges of parenthood--tucking a child into bed. Every parent has experienced the countless excuses and delays of a child resisting bedtime, from needing another drink of water to fearing monsters lurking in the dark. In Night-Night, MacGregor presents a fun assortment of creative solutions to transform bedtime from a battle into a special bonding experience for parents and their...
Author
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
1998.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (204 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Learning Unlimited helps parents give their children a competitive advantage by transforming the homework process from a nightly struggle to a joint inquiry into the unique gifts of the child. From the team that forever changed our view in How Your Child is Smart comes a fundamental and intuitive prescription for creating optimal conditions for fostering a lifelong love of learning."--
Author
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (288 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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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Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Search Institute Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (200 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Using this thoughtful guide, parents can help older teens confidently navigate the issues and developmental transitions that will inevitably arise as they prepare to leave home. This road map for mentoring and advising young people to make good choices from a positive, strength-based perspective covers such topics as finding a good fit for school and work, dealing with money, living independently, setting goals, caring for personal needs, dealing...
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (320 pages)
Language
English
Description
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,...
Author
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
1996.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (204 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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."--
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (216 p.)
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
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....
Author
Publisher
PuddleDancer Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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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Language
English
Description
"Approaching its topic with humor, style, and a critical eye, this unique guidebook enables parents to provide a healthy and diverse diet for their children. Instead of providing yet another guide to kids' nutrition, a medical discussion, a treatise on the perils of obesity, or a parenting primer on good table manners, this study demonstrates that children need to be taught how to eat well just as they are taught to walk. With detailed guidance from...
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Series
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English
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Offering parents realistic expectations about toddler behavior, this guide provides detailed, how-to advice for teaching kids to share and for intervening when toddlers have difficulty sharing. It reviews children's temperament and development and the roles they play in the willingness to share, while also explaining how to handle the child who never complains about giving up a possession. Relating personal experiences as real-life examples of the...
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Language
English
Description
Through her work as a financial advisor, Hannah believes strongly that we need to be giving our children good financial skills so that they don't make the same mistakes that many of their parents have made. There is good news: even if you have missed all of the financial stages yourself, you can still create financially independent children. This book is a practical resource that outlines the key financial principles that everyone needs to learn,...
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