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Book SynopsisRenowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child 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, preferences, beliefs, values, personality traits, goals, and direction—get comfortable with it, and then help them pursue and live a life according to it. Yet parents also want their kids to be independent, but not if they are going to make bad choices. They want to avoid being too overbearing, but not if an apathetic kid is what they have to show for it. They want to have a good relationship with their kids, but not if that means being a pushover. They don’t want to scream, but they do want to be heard. Good parenting is about striking the balance between a child’s characteristics and a parent’s desire to haTrade Review"This practical guide is a powerful tool to support the development of mindsight—how we know our own mind, connect with others, and respect differences. Collaborating with our children and teens is an important skill Ross Greene inspires us to acquire to help our kids learn the lifelong capacity to problem solve, be empathic, and become more insightful. Filled with captivating stories and clear steps, Raising Human Beings will help you raise thoughtful and resilient individuals."—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. New York Times bestselling author of Brainstorm and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline"Ross Greene takes a deep dive into the complexities of raising a human being and emerges with guidelines that are clear, doable, and sure to empower both parents and their children."--Adele Faber, co-author of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk "Want to know how to prepare your child for the innovation era? How to raise a child who knows who he or she is and can collaborate and solve problems creatively? Ross Greene will show you how in this book. Practice the parenting approach he describes, and your child will thrive!"—Tony Wagner, author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators"Parents and children everywhere will benefit from Dr. Greene’s insights into everyday parent-child interactions. His empathic understanding of families’ daily struggles shines through the entire book. He provides realistic, concrete, and effective guidance for turning those struggles from confrontation to collaboration. Bravo!"--Joan E. Durrant, PhD, author of Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting, Associate Professor of Family Social Sciences, University of Manitoba"A brilliant, practical guide on how to raise children in such a way that they will become the people we all want our children to become. Brimming with specific tips and how-to details, as well as encouragement and optimism rooted in decades of experience, this book can quickly become any parent's go-to resource day in and day out, especially in those moments when you feel at wit's end. Bravo, Dr. Greene!"--Ned Hallowell, New York Times bestselling author and ADHD expert“Inspirational . . . This book is a game changer for parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Its advice is reasonable and empathetic, and readers will feel ready to start creating a better relationship with the children in their lives.”--Publishers Weekly STARRED review "Not only does Dr. Greene teach us how to be collaborative partners in our children’s development, but how to both raise and to rise up as better human beings."--GeekDad “Easy to follow...stuffed with examples and mock adult-child conversations...makes a powerful case for rethinking typical approaches to parenting and disciplining children. "--The Atlantic

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Book SynopsisOffering a sociocultural approach to education and learning, this fascinating exploration of childhood provides an in-depth understanding of how children make sense of the world and the people in it. Examining the ways in which children express their thoughts, feelings and actively generate meaning through experience and interaction, this fully revised and updated new edition is illustrated throughout by extensive case studies and covers a diverse range of topics, including: socio-historical and global child development over time and place; the child as meaning-maker and active learner; learning in the context of family, culture, group, society; representing and re-representing the world; understanding roles, identity, race and gender; making sense of science and technology; the implications of neuroscience. Taking a clearly articulated and engaging perspective, Sandra Smidt drawsTable of Contents1. Children and Childhoods 2. The Child as Meaning Maker 3. The Child as Social Constructor 4. The child as Creative Thinker 5. The Child as Symbol User and Symbol Weaver 6. The Child in Culture 7. The Child as Role-Maker 8. The Child as Investigator

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Book SynopsisEveryone likes Samson the sloth, and he gets lots of invitations to parties. The problem is that he's far too slow to ever get there on time. When Samson finally makes it to the celebration the cake is eaten and the party games are finished. Luckily Samson's resourceful friends have a plan!

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Book SynopsisWhile children are a relatively unchanging fact of life, childhood is a constantly shifting concept. Through the millennia, the age at which a child becomes a youth and a youth becomes an adult has varied by gender, class, religion, ethnicity, place, and economic need. As author James Marten explores in this Very Short Introduction, so too have the realities of childhood, each life shaped by factors such as education, expectation, and conflict (or lack thereof). Indeed, ancient Roman children lived very differently than those born of today''s Generation Z. Experiences of childhood have been shaped in classrooms and on factory floors, in family homes and orphanages, and on battlefields and in front of television sets. In addressing this diversity, The History of Childhood: A Very Short Introduction takes a global, expansive view of the features of childhood that have shaped childhood throughout history and continue to shape it now. From the rules of Confucian childrearing in twelfth-century China to the struggles of children living as slaves in the Americas or as cotton mill workers in Industrial Age Britain, Marten takes his inspiration from the idea that the lives of children reveal important and sometimes uncomfortable truths about civilization.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One: TraditionsChapter Two: RevolutionsChapter Three: The Rise of "Modern" ChildhoodsChapter Four: Creating a Worldview of ChildhoodChapter Five: The Century of the Child and BeyondReferencesFurther ReadingIndex

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Book SynopsisDr Xiaobing Wang is an economist and the research director at the Manchester China Institute at the University of Manchester. Xiaobing loves reading and writing, and has a deep knowledge and understanding of the mythology of ancient China.Katie Ponder is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been featured in exhibitions at Somerset House, and the DK books Greek Myths, Norse Myths, Egyptian Myths and Goddesses & Heroines. Her inspirations include ballet, ghost stories, and the greenhouses at Kew Gardens.

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Book SynopsisA joyful and poignant collection of photographs of children from around the world by internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino. This homage to the future of humanity (and our planet) captures the laughter and joy of children, but also their insecurities and fears. The sense of trust between the subject and the photographer is evident, as if they had known each other for years. The photographs are imbued with this gift of trust, and of mutual respect, resulting in images that are moving, often humorous, and always eloquent. The internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino has been travelling the world with his camera for several decades and has long been considered a luminary in the field of portrait photography. His previously published books of portrait photography from Africa and India have won several prizes. "Empathy and instinct is key to my work. I try to read people's lives, the circumstances in which they live. I am fascinated by their cultural background and identity." - Mario Marino Text in English and German.Trade Review"Award-winning photographer Mario Marino showcases his most beautiful, touching, humorous, and exciting pictures of children for the first time." - Knightsbridge

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Book SynopsisIntroduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children.The power of kindness is a tale told all over the world! Introduce children to the charming telling of a North American folktale about a little bird that can''t fly south for the winter. This emotions book for kids explores the concepts of kindness and sharing in an engaging story format. Once Upon a Time...there was a Little Bird is filled with colourful illustrations and a lively story that teaches children emotional intelligence. Inside you''ll find: - Beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Maja Andersen that bring the story to life- Simple text, ideal for reading aloud for a bedtime story- A reference section at the end of the book that explains the cultural history behind the storyLittle Bird has broken her wing and can''t join her friends in flying south for the winter. Cold and unsure where to fi

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling, fully updated textbook explores the relationship between the latest neuroscience and our understanding of child development from 0-18+, considering the links between brain development and social and cultural issues.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Second Edition 1. Getting To Know the Human Brain 2. How Brains Develop 3. The Development of Thinking 4. Health and the Developing Brain 5. Emotional and Social Development 6. Attachment and Trauma 7. Language Development 8. Literacy and Numeracy Development 9. Learning and Memory 10. Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Glossary

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Book SynopsisWhy do:· Dutch babies seem so content, and sleep so well?· Dutch parents let their kids play outside on their own?· The Dutch trust their children to bike to school?· Dutch schools not set homework for the under-tens?· Dutch teenagers not rebel?· What is the secret of bringing up the happiest kids in the world? In a recent UNICEF study of child well-being, Dutch children came out on top as the happiest all-round. Rina Mae Acosta and Michele Hutchison, both married to Dutchmen and bringing up their kids in Holland, examine the unique environment that enables the Dutch to turn out such contented, well-adjusted and healthy babies, children and teens. Read this book if you want to find out what lessons you can learn from Dutch parents, to ensure your kids turn out happy!Trade ReviewClear and concise, with plenty of anecdotes from family life to illustrate the argument, this is one of the most convincing parenting books to come across my desk in the last year. * Sunday Times *An eye-opening and badly-needed dose of perspective. In my next life, I want to be Dutch. -- Pamela Druckerman * author of French Children Don't Throw Food *A fascinating book - one I wish I had read sooner! In fact, the more I read the more I became tempted to move our entire family to the Netherlands... -- Sarah Turner * author of The Unmumsy Mum *Considering 2016 was the year Brits embraced the cosy Danish concept of hygge,then 2017 may be the year in which we tire of candles and adopt the rougher and readier Dutch version: gezelligheid.......Entertaining.....I would say all parents should read this book. * Daily Mail *What a joy to discover that the eternal secret to happy kids just might stem from routine, family time, independence, reasonable expectations — and chocolate sprinkles. * New York Post *

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Book SynopsisWith this deeply influential book, which is now internationally recognised as a classic study of childhood and its social significance, Professor Erikson has made an outstanding contribution to the study of human behaviour.Trade ReviewA rare and living combination of European and American thought in the human sciences -- Margaret MeadA unique combination of imaginative clinical description, rigorous thinking, gentle humour and deep humanity * Science *The application of psychoanalysis to the field of cultural anthropology has nowhere found a more mature expression * Archives of Neurology and Psychiatry *

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Book SynopsisDive into the life-cycle of water and discover how it supports all life forms, how humans harness its power, and why we need to conserve it.From snowflakes falling from the clouds and deep ocean currents to hot springs and water in space, this children''s nature book showcases the beauty and power of water in the natural world. Inside the pages of this fascinating science book for kids, you''ll discover:- Bite-size facts about inhabitants of freshwater and saltwater- Incredible photographs and illustrations that capture the power of water in nature- Subjects included supports STEM learning- How critical water is to the world we live in, covering national curriculum topics around biology, the natural world, geography, global warming for kids, and much moreThe wonderful world of water awaits! Water is essential for life. We drink it, bathe in it, and thousands of creatures live in it. But we are running desperately low on it. <

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Book SynopsisIntroduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children.Discover the Greek myth about the greedy King Midas! A popular tale told for centuries that will teach children about the power of love. Introduce children to the fascinating telling of a popular tale about a greedy king who could turn everything he touched into gold. This emotions book for kids explores the concept of love and the consequences of greed in an engaging story format. Once Upon a Time...there was a Greedy King is filled with colourful illustrations and a lively story that teaches children emotional intelligence. Inside you''ll find: - Beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Maja Andersen brings the story to life- Simple text, ideal for reading aloud for a bedtime story- Lesser-known folk tales and stories to young children- A reference section at the end of the book that explains

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Book SynopsisExplore spectacular visual timelines that tell the story of science, from fossils to quantum physics, and discover exactly how science has changed the world - one discovery at a time.Timelines of Science takes you on an astonishing journey through history, showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more!Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, this science history book shows how thousands of years of human endeavour have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and micro-cosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of X-rays, batteries, pulsars, and even the big bang.Dive deep into the pages of this sublime science book to discover: - Timeline features show how scientific ideas developed over time- Easy-to-read explanations of general science topics, such as the life cycle of a star or the history of Earth''s changing climate- Supporting boxes explain modern scientific concepts, adding educational value and aiding understanding- Feature spreads highlight specific breakthroughs, with the story presented as running text in a newspaper-style layout- Biographies showcase the lives of key men and women who reshaped scientific thoughtTimelines of Science is not just about science - it''s also a book about people! The stories of discovery are told through the lives of extraordinary men and women who often dared to challenge conventional wisdom in their trailblazing pursuit of scientific truth.Filled with dazzling illustrations, spectacular photography, and easy-to-follow storytelling, Timelines of Science is guaranteed to capture the imagination of children and adults of all ages and abilities.A must-have volume for children 9+ interested in science, technology, and invention, doubling up as the perfect gift to for budding scientists, Timelines of Science is sure to delight.Explore the series!If you like Timelines of Science, why not check out other our exciting titles in the Timelines series? Explore the unique collection of visual timelines which bring big topics to life. Discover leaders, legends and legacies in Timelines of Black History, uncover the past from woolly mammoths to World Wars in Timelines of Everything and explore the natural world through time with Timelines of Nature.

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Book SynopsisHelp your kids grow into confident, creative, and independent little people by creating spaces in your home that foster independent play.Myriam Sandler, creator and founder of Mothercould, helps you give your kids the tools they need to unlock their imaginations and encourage kid-directed, kid-executed, and ultimately kid-enriching independent play using the materials and spaces you already have. Not only will this system help your children grow, it will also help foster a more connected, more productive, and happier home for your entire family.Through colorful photography and vibrant illustration Playful by Design is your blueprint for effortlessly designing, installing, and maintaining your own upgraded play spaces. Myriam Sandler has created a resource to help you—easily and affordably—create spaces for independent play, no matter how big or small your home is.Myriam shares activities that:Build problem-solvin

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Book SynopsisAnd thus was born the great book of animal stories - The Panchatantra. Cunning jackals, stupid crocodiles, lumbering elephants and clever mice. Foolish fish and clever crows, quick-witted monkeys and dim-witted lions. Pit your wits against them in this feast of animal stories! The Panchatantra stories are ancient yet so contemporary that they have been retold again and again through the ages.

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Book SynopsisSchools play a vital role in safeguarding children and young people, and this timely book examines how schools identify and respond to child protection concerns, and their engagement with local authority children's services.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Making sense of schools’ engagement in multi-agency working in the changed educational landscape Part 1: The national picture 2. A historical perspective: the evolving role of schools in child protection and safeguarding Reflections from Susannah Wright, Senior Lecturer in Education Studies, School of Education, Oxford Brookes University 3. Contemporary challenges: views from local authorities and ‘the field’ Reflections from Anne Edwards, Professor Emerita, Department of Education, University of Oxford Part 2: Schools’ perspectives 4. How schools are responding to safeguarding and the challenges they face 5. Meeting the threshold: referral to children’s social care services 6. Beneath the threshold: ‘early help’ and schools’ support for children and families Reflections from Alun Rees, Alun Rees Learning Limited and Consultant to the Rees Centre for the Study of Fostering and Education, University of Oxford Part 3: Concluding thoughts 7. Schools and safeguarding: aligning expectations with reality

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Book SynopsisJourney through the skies with this beautifully illustrated bird book for children!Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles and more, swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, featuring illustrations and photographs to immerse young nature enthusiasts in the extraordinary world of birds. Discover the surprising homes, relationships, and habitats of our feathered friends, and learn about how we can protect the wonderful bird world. Within its pages, you will find: -Fascinating and detailed information about birds, making it a perfect classroom read-A glossary of bird terminology and full list of national birds -Detailed illustrations and photographs of all things bird - beaks, feathers, nests, eggs, habitats and more! -Fun and surprising facts that will make you want to learn moreDiscover the wondrous world of birds!Also known as the Urban Birder, author David Lindo''s engaging text will show children just how amazing birds are, what they do for our planet, and how we can help to protect birds and their natural habitats. This book shows that birding can be accessible to all, inspiring even city-dwellers to engage with birds in urban environments.Accompanied by enchanting illustrations of bird families including gamebirds, flightless birds, and perching birds, are amazing facts about how birds talk to each other, what they eat, and how they are able to fly.From frozen ice-scapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, explore the surprising homes, relationships, and habits of our feathered friends.For the bird watchers of the future, this is the perfect bird identification book for kids to encourage their interest in the animal planet, and learn how to conserve it. Explore the natural world in its entirety! The Extraordinary World of Birds is the most recent title in the breathtaking series that contains The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, and Earth''s Incredible Oceans.

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Book SynopsisDK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging book to teach young readers how to protect our planet and change the world!Introducing It''s a Wonderful World - a captivating storybook set out to encourage children to look after the world around them, one step at a time. Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they navigate through this perfect conservation book to discover all the wonderful ways to protect and preserve the biodiversity of the natural world, whilst learning about the main challenges our planet faces today. An empowering and practical guide o looking after our planet, your child can discover:-An excellent introduction to nature conservation for young readers-A unique guide to studying different ecosystems and the biodiversity within the environment -Graphic illustrations to complement stunning photography featured throughout -An enthralling insight into lesser-known animals that inhabit the natural world Trade ReviewAn engaging storybook filled with innovative ways to protect and preserve the diversity of our planet. Featuring a mix of photography and illustration, the book is a conservation guide to different ecosystems, explaining biodiversity and covering the main challenges facing our planet today. -- Judges Review for Winner of Top Value Toy * Right Start Online *

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Book SynopsisFollow Agnes the Great Dane in this charming picture book, who tries to keep three mischievous sheep out of troubleThis entertaining story tells the tale of a Great Dane called Agnes, who is left in charge of the farm and has to keep everything in order. But when three troublesome sheep want to escape the farm, can Agnes stop them? Agnes and the Sheep is an engaging tale for 3-5 year-olds, teaching an important message about how comparing yourself to others won''t bring happiness. Children can engage in the bright and beautiful pages of this picture book and follow the amusing story alongside vibrant illustrations of farm animals.The heartwarming story of Agnes and the Sheep features:- 32 pages of charming animal illustrations- Easy-to-follow text for little ones to engage with- A real-life experience from Elle Rowley''s life that inspired the plot- An amusing storyline that teaches an important lesson to little

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Book SynopsisPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness Football is the perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the beautiful game. Become an eyewitness to world cup winners and champions past and present in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a tour of the beautiful game. Children will love reading about tricky tactics, freshening up on football skills knowledge, and getting to grips with the science and technology behind the game.This fact-packed football guide for children aged 9+ includes bite-sized biographies of well-known players - from Lionel Messi to Zinedine Zidane - to fill you in on those important details needed to impress, as well as club shirts and memorabilia pictured from years gone by and the shining trophies you still see today. Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are listed for quick-fire mastery of famous football history

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Book SynopsisA delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best riends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers how to make new friends when starting school.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and worry they won't fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have.A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:- 24 captivating pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold storybook- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life- Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning- An engaging story with a strong underlying messageProving the perfect storybook for toddlers, Bear and Bird gently introduces toddlers to friendship and the feelings that come with starting school.Perfect for parents and children to read together, this baby book is a must-have volume for any animal lover's bookshelf. It encourages youngsters to go outside and stay active while subtly introducing a diverse range of important topics, from how plants grow and why seasons change to healthy eating and how to help a friend in need.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird Learn to Share and Try, Try Again, beautifully illustrated story books set to teach young readers an important message.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling creator of the ''give & get back'' series, a beautifully designed guided journal that invites our grandfathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to comeGrandad, Tell Me contains all the questions you always wanted to ask your grandfather. What was your first job and how did you get it? Can you recall the first time you fell in love? What are the best decisions you made in your life? - and many, many more.From the favourite flavours and mundane chores of his childhood to the hopes and dreams he holds today, these prompts will piece together a deeply personal keepsake, one that reminds us what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another.

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Book SynopsisAs seen on the BBC documentary, Inside Our Autistic Minds, with Chris PackhamIf every parent receiving a diagnosis of autism for their child could read this book, it would avoid so much misunderstanding and unhappiness. - Dr Clare LawrenceA diagnosis - or a suspected diagnosis - of autism in a child can be overwhelming for a parent, especially if you know nothing, or very little, about either of them.Dr Luke Beardon is a well-known expert in the field, and this book is an accessible, easy-to-read introduction for those encountering autism for the first time. Gently and honestly, it guides you through the issues you might encounter, busting the myths around autism, and explaining what the diagnosis means for your child, for you, and for your wider family. It looks at sensory profiles, helps you handle your child''s anxiety, tackles education, and answers a variety of frequently asked questions.Other topics covered by this sensitive and eTrade Review"This is a lovely book. Dr Beardon writes with humanity, sensitivity and understanding. Both beguilingly simple and profound, this book is readable and accessible yet asks - and answers - some unusual and complex questions. If more of us were to read it, it could quite simply enable a generation of autistic children to be happy with who they are." * Dr Clare Lawrence *This is the book I've been waiting for; it will now be on the top of our recommended reading list. It should be essential reading on any training course, and it is particularly helpful for anyone thinking about embarking on seeking, or having recently received, a diagnosis for themselves or their child. * Dr Linda Buchan *"This lovely book... is scholarly, accessible and respectful. Luke has years of valuable experience and is always thinking and learning about autism. His is a refreshing and honest voice in the field." * Professor Nicola Martin, London South Bank University *A timely and essential read for everyone who thinks that they or a family member may be autistic, and for everyone who has recently found out that they or a family member are autistic. It should also become essential reading for professionals working within the field. * Mark Isherwood AM, Welsh Conservative Assembly Member for North Wales Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government *educational, concise and truly accessible... a much-needed addition to the ASD-field. * Dr Josephine Storek *

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Book SynopsisThe media-enhanced moral panic surrounding youth has continued unabated over the past two decades. Its form and substance varies, but the politics of blaming and exploiting children underlies it all. Despite the reality that rates for most youth crime have gone down, the public condemnation of youth, especially through the news media, continue unabated, and the position of children and youth in our societies is still as precarious as ever. Put bluntly, the lives of too many children and youth are fraught with potential danger. Not only are they the victims of excessive legal scrutiny and scapegoats for panic-driven public policy, but they also go off to war proportionately more than adults and they work at unskilled jobs for no benefits and insultingly low wages. Children and youth live outside the protections of human rights. STILL Blaming Children, an expanded and updated version of Blaming Children, shows how "getting tough" on young offenders ignores the reality of their lives and the reality of their misconduct. The book ends by describing more humane and mindful alternatives for youth offenders, based on the human rights our children deserve.

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Book SynopsisChildhood trauma can harm children's developing brains, change how they respond to stress, and damage their immune systems so profoundly that the effects show up decades later. From trauma specialist Glenn Schiraldi, this innovative workbook provides adult readers with practical, evidence-based skills to help them heal from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Using the trauma-informed and resilience-building practices in this book, readers will learn to rewire their brain and replace shame, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem with self-compassion, security, and contentment.Practical skills for healing the hidden wounds of childhood traumaWe're all a product of our childhood, and if you're like most people, you have experienced some form of childhood trauma. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at the root of nearly all mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Memories associated with ACEs imprint on a child's brain, and can manifest themselves mentally and physically throughout adulthood-even decades after the traumatic incident. So, how can you begin healing the deep wounds of ACEs and build strength and resilience?In this innovative workbook, trauma specialist Glenn Schiraldi presents practical, evidence-based skills to help you heal from ACEs. In addition to dealing with the symptoms, you'll learn to address the root cause of your suffering, change the way your brain responds to stress and the outside world, and soothe troubling memories.Using the trauma-informed and resilience-building practices in this book, you will: ·Understand how toxic childhood stress is affecting your health ·Rewire disturbing imprints in your brain using cutting-edge skills ·Learn how to regulate stress and emotional arousal ·Discover why traditional psychological approaches might not be helping ·Know when and how to find the right kind of therapy Childhood trauma doesn't have to define you for the rest of your life. With this book as your guide, you will be able to make fundamental changes and replace needless suffering with self-care, security, and contentment.

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Book SynopsisFind Hope, Joy, and Community as a Special Needs MomFor the special needs mom who yearns for community and support on what can be a lonely road, The Other Side of Special reminds you that you are not alone, your best is good enough, and even on the hard days, there are blessings to be had. As you pour your energy and resources into raising a special child, it''s easy to struggle with feelings of isolation, competition, guilt, and overwhelm. Here''s the encouragement and practical help to navigate the emotional reality of your situation.In The Other Side of Special, three mothers raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs have joined forces and pooled their experience and expertise to provide such a resource. They take a deep dive into the most common emotions felt by special needs moms. They acknowledge the hard things as those who have been there. They celebrate the unique joys of being a special need

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Book SynopsisBuild the knowledge, practical skills and portfolio of work to succeed as an Early Years Educator with this new edition of our market-leading textbook.

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Book SynopsisExplores childhood in relation to blackness, transfeminism, queerness, and deportability to interrogate what “the child” makes possibleThe concept of childhood contains many contested and ambivalent meanings that have extraordinary implications, particularly for those staking their claim for belonging and justice on the wish for inclusion within it. In Ambivalent Childhoods, Jacob Breslow examines contemporary U.S. social justice movements (including Black Lives Matter, transfeminism, queer youth activism, and antideportation movements) to discover and reveal how childhood operates within and against them.Ambivalent Childhoods brings together critical race, trans, feminist, queer, critical migration, and psychoanalytic theories to explore the role of childhood in shaping and challenging the disposability of young black life, the steadfastness of the gender binary, the queer life of children’s desires, and the precarious status of migrants. Through an engagement with“the psychic life of the child” that combines theoretical discussions of childhood, blackness, transfeminism, and deportability with critical readings of films, narrative, images, and social justice movements, Breslow demonstrates how childhood requires sustained attention as a complex and ambivalent site for contesting the workings of power, not only for the young. Ambivalent Childhoods is a forward-thinking and intersectional analysis of how childhood affects activism, national belonging, and the violence directed against queer, trans, and racialized people. Trade Review "This is a landmark achievement. Rigorous and lyrical, urgently political and achingly personal, Ambivalent Childhoods braids together scholarly approaches to childhood that center Blackness, transgender, queer sexuality, and migration in order to show how each twist through ambivalent, fraught, and necessary claims to the protections of childhood innocence."—Rebekah Sheldon, author of The Child to Come: Life after the Human Catastrophe "A highly engaging, timely, and forward-thinking interdisciplinary and intersectional exploration of how childhood shapes activism, national belonging, and the violence transacted against queer, trans, and racialized people. Jacob Breslow successfully weaves these differing fields and movements together to show us something vital but seemingly unnoticed about the role of the psychic life of the child in American fantasies about the political and citizenship."—Jules Gill-Peterson, author of Histories of the Transgender Child "Both deeply informative and good to think with."—Children’s Literature Association Quarterly "[Breslow] demonstrates one way to occupy the ambivalence of childhood, attending to its harmful effects while valuing its psychic power to sustain us. Ambivalent Childhoods invites us to engage with that ambivalence and the speculative futures it makes possible."—American Literary History Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: The Wish for Childhood1. Disavowing Black Childhood: Trayvon Martin, Adolescent Citizenship, and Anti-Blackness2. Transphobia as Projection: Trans Childhoods and the Psychic Brutality of Gender3. Desiring the Child: Queerness, Motherhood, and the Analyst4. Undocumented Dream-Work: Intergenerational Migrant Aesthetics and the Parricidal Violence of the BorderAfterword: Ambivalence and Loss AcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisIntroductory guide to PDA for children, to help them understand PDA friends or family members. Readers are shown how it can feel to have PDA, and are given the opportunity to explore their own experiences too. Contains gentle age-appropriate advice and engaging illustrations.

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Book SynopsisMeet Moon and a little girl, Lucy, in this illustrated storybook that teaches young children about the importance of the Moon and how valuable each of us really is. Space can be lonely, so Moon likes to watch people down on Earth. There''s just one problem: when Sun is out, everybody on Earth is happy to see him, but when Moon is out, everyone goes to sleep. This makes Moon upset. What Moon doesn''t know is that little Lucy loves to look up at Moon, and one clear night she sees that Moon has disappeared. Can Lucy find Moon and will Moon learn just how much everybody actually loves her?With colourful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this book will inspire and captivate young readers with its timely and ultimately uplifting message about how valuable everyone is and how much we mean to the people around us. It also teaches children about why the Moon is so important to our lives. A perfect bedtime story and addition to every child''s bookshelf.

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Book SynopsisJules Pottle has been working as a teacher and science coordinator in primary schools for more than 20 years, and is the recipient of the 2015 Primary Science Teacher of the Year Award. Jules is also the author of The Really Incredible Science Book and 1000 Words STEM/Science, both published by DK.

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