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Book SynopsisPractical Research with Children is designed to help the reader understand techniques for research with children, based on real world experience. The book describes a wide range of research methods, focusing equally on quantitative and qualitative approaches, and considers how different methods can be integrated. It highlights the benefits and challenges of each method and gives emphasis to best practice, with expert guidance on how to avoid potential pitfalls in order to obtain valuable insights into how children develop.The volume includes fifteen chapters arranged over three sections. Each chapter explores a particular method, or combination of methods, and discusses both theoretical and practical issues, using a diversity of domains, including different ages, cultures, populations and settings. Uniquely, the book includes newer methods (such as eye tracking and digital technologies) alongside well-established behavioural methods which are used for research with cTrade Review"Practical Research with Children is a highly informative text regarding the various methods that can be employed to investigate issues within Developmental Psychology. Not only will readers gain knowledge of individual methods, but they may also succeed in learning how unique methods can complement each other and consider a mixed or multi methods approach to their research...This book is no doubt a valuable addition to anyone who conducts research within the field of Developmental Psychology. However it should not be pigeon holed to only Developmental researchers as it could offer a useful perspective and great deal of knowledge to those who investigate issues surrounding children in other areas of psychology." — Tamsyn Hawken, Psychology Teaching ReviewTable of ContentsPart 1 Quantitative methods in research with children 1. Researching cognitive development in infancy, Caspar Addyman & Luke Mason 2. The use of eye tracking with infants and children, Sam V. Wass 3. Imaging the developing human brain using functional and structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Methodological and practical guidelines, Stephan E. Vogel, Anna A. Matejko, & Daniel Ansari 4. Standardised and experimental psychological tasks: issues and solutions for research with children, Harry Purser & Jo Van Herwegen 5. Researching children’s conversations, Harriet Tenenbaum, Patrick Leman, Ana Aznar, & Cheryl To Part 2 Qualitative methods in research with children 6. The use of semi-structured interviews with young children, Jess Prior 7. Ethnographic studies of young children, Eva Gulløv & Libeth Ljosdal Skreland 8. Qualitative research with a ‘Double Life’: A mixed methods approach to research and advocacy with adolescents, Jayme Hannay, Robert Dudley, Stephanie Milan, Paula Kellogg Leibovitz, & Valerie L. Rodino 9. Novel and creative qualitative methodologies with children, Karen Winter Part 3 Mixed methods designs in research with children 10. Counting in context: Studying children's everyday talk by combining numbers and words, Douglas E. Sperry & Linda L. Sperry 11. Using mixed methods in developmental psychology: From scale errors to death, Karl Rosengren, Isabel T. Gutiérrez, & Matthew J Jiang 12. The use of Q sort methodology in research with teenagers, Larry Owens 13. Methodologies for paediatric sleep research in typical and atypical populations, Frances Le Cornu Knight & Dagmara Dimitriou 14. Digital and new technologies: Research tools and questions, David Messer & Natalia Kucirkova 15. Ethical issues and further thoughts, Lindsay O’Dell & Charlotte Brownlow

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Book SynopsisExtraordinary stories of escape and survival, but also of the everyday lives of youngsters living some 80 years ago.

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From #1 New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer, this sweetly inspiring picture book encourages children to embrace their wonderfully unique God-given identities.Do you ever wish you looked more like your friend? Or maybe you wish you were better at something, like soccer, or spelling, or drawing. Instead of comparing yourself to others or thinking about ways you could be different, remember this incredible truth-God made you the way you are for a reason, and you are amazing! You are beautiful and talented in your own unique ways, and you are exactly who God wants you to be. In this picture book, renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer invites children to find the joy that comes from embracing their own unique identities and celebrating the unique identities of those around them.

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Book SynopsisPlacing children’s experiences, needs and concerns at the centre of its examination of contemporary policies and political discourses surrounding poverty in childhood, this book examines a broad range of structural, institutional and ideological factors common across developed nations and forges a radical new pathway for the future.Trade Review“Beautifully written, highly scholarly and well organised. A devastating critique of oppressive government, this book will be used as a source by students from a range of disciplines.” Jonathan Bradshaw, University of York"Child poverty is a national disgrace in the UK. Read this wide-ranging book to understand the facts and to get a new handle on how to address these pressing problems." Jane Millar, University of BathTable of ContentsIntroduction Context Family Lone parenthood Education In and out of work Health Ethnicity and disability Adversity and poverty Conclusions

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Book SynopsisBringing together a range of perspectives from practice, lived experience and academia, this is an accessible and timely guide to children’s services reform. Critically considering the impact of the MacAlister Review, the book highlights both the positive and negative aspects of reform, before setting out alternative policy and practice directions.Trade Review“Working with children and families forms the bedrock of social work in the UK. This collected edition provides a trenchant critique of the McAllister Review, and essential reading for qualifying social workers. It also offers hope for future practice following a rights-oriented trajectory.” Lena Dominelli, University of Stirling“I know of and respect each and every author in this book. That is testament to the power of their individual and collective voice. Read the truth of their words.” David Anderson, Social Work Consultant“Incisively critical yet full of hope – I would recommend this book to all children's social care workers and more importantly to the people we aim to serve.” Fiona Daniels, children's social workerTable of ContentsForeword – June Thoburn 1. Introduction: Critical Perspectives on Children’s Services Reform – Christian Kerr and Robin Sen 2. Where Now? Children’s Rights in England Into the 2020s – Carolyne Willow 3. More of Memes than Schemes: Networked Propagation in Children’s Social Care – Joe Hanley 4. Reclaiming Social Work, the Social Work Complex and Issues of Bias in Children’s Services – Robin Sen and Christian Kerr 5. Humane Social Work Practice: A More Parent Friendly System? Hopes and Challenges in the 2020s – Taliah Drayak 6. Exploring and Re-Imagining Children’s Services in England Through a Decolonial Frame – Isobel Drew, Rebekah Pierre and Robin Sen 7. Kinship Care for England and Wales in the 2020s: Assumptions, Challenges, and Opportunities – Paul Shuttleworth 8. If Adoption Is the Answer, What Was the Question? – Avery Bowser 9. Caring for Children and Young People in State Care in the 2020s – John Radoux 10. Protecting Children: A Social Model for the 2020s – Brid Featherstone and Anna Gupta 11. Conclusion: Children’s Services Reform Looking Back and Forwards – Robin Sen and Christian Kerr

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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. It’s time to celebrate boys. Against the backdrop of a growing national conversation about how to raise sons to become good people, Kate T. Parker is leading the way by turning her lens on boys. Author of the bestselling book about girls Strong Is the New Pretty, she now shows the true heart of a boy in 200 compelling photographs. Boys can be wild. But they can also be gentle. Bursting with confidence, but not afraid to be vulnerable. Ready to run fearlessly downfield—or reach out to a friend in need. In this empowering, deeply felt celebration of boys being—and believing in—themselves, see the unguarded joy of a little brother hugging his big brother. The inquisitive look of a young scientist examining a bug. The fearless self-expression in a ballet dancer’s poise. There are guitarists, fencers, wrestlers, stargazers, a pilot. Boys who aspire to be president, and boys whose lives are full of overwhelming challenges, yet who bravely face each day as it comes. With inspiring and joyful quotes from the boys themselves, this book spreads a heartfelt, uplifting message of openness, self-confidence, and warmth. “Kate T. Parker’s incredible Strong Is the New Pretty helped us reimagine girlhood as silly, messy, spirited, and fun. Now she turns her perceptive lens on the other sex to expand our definition of what it means to be a boy . . . and presents something desperately needed in our well-meaning cultural conversation about boys—she shows us their enormous, wonderful hearts.”—Michael Ian Black, actor and writer “Silly, serious, nerdy, athletic, creative, bold—the adjectives describing boys could go on for pages. But if boys are to grow up to be admirable men, the one thing they must be is kind. Kate T. Parker’s book helps clear the way for a time when everyone understands that.” — R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder “Every parent who picks up this book will be grateful for the impact it will have on their family.” —Gary Vaynerchuk, author of Crushing It!Trade Review“[A] vibrant catalog of portraits devoted to boys. The Heart of a Boy is full of smile-inducing photographs that give readers a deep appreciation of boys in all their variety, bursting the tired stereotype that they need to be “tough,” not vulnerable.” —New York Times Book Review "…the photos speak for themselves, as do the boys, whose self-aware thoughts accompany their beautifully realized portraits (“I want to be President because I am helpful, kind and nice”). Finally, this beautifully designed book is a feast for browsers. And that’s no small matter."—Booklist “A beautiful, joy-filled celebration of boyhood and its many facets.”—The New York Post “Silly, serious, nerdy, athletic, creative, bold—the adjectives describing boys could go on for pages. But if boys are to grow up to be admirable men, the one thing they must be is kind. Kate Parker’s book helps clear the way for a time when everyone understands that.”—R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder “Every parent who picks up this book will be grateful for the impact it will have on their family.”—Gary Vaynerchuk “Kate T. Parker's incredible photographic series Strong Is the New Pretty helped us reimagine girlhood. Now she turns her perceptive lens on the other sex to expand our definition of what it means to be a boy. In The Heart of a Boy, Kate shows us that, just like girls, boys are silly, messy, spirited, and fun. But they are also tender and vulnerable and sometimes sad. Kate’s photos present something desperately needed in our well-meaning cultural conversation about boys—she shows us their enormous, wonderful hearts.”—Michael Ian Black2019 Nautilus Book Award—Nautilus Book Award

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Book SynopsisThis collection explores leading values and concepts in global child-based research through the lens of reflexivity. The book considers issues such as the identities and roles of researchers, as well as the burdens, boundaries, and ethical frameworks which govern their activities. Using empirical examples from Israel, India, Thailand, and England, expert contributors discuss a range of topics including online safety, disabilities, gang membership, safeguarding, sexting, and child prostitution. This book guides childhood research towards a more reflexive debate that critically challenges conventions, and highlights plurality of voice.Table of ContentsIntroduction - Sarah Richards and Sarah Coombs 1. Do No Online Harm: Balancing Safeguarding with Researchers and Participants in Online Research with Sensitive Populations - Michelle Lyttle Storrod 2. The Ethical Challenges of Researching Sexting with Children and Adolescents - Tsameret Ricon and Michal Dolev-Cohen 3. Responding Reflexively, Relationally and Reciprocally to Unequal Childhoods - Pallawi Sinha 4. Researching Children’s Experiences in a Conflict Zone and a Red-light Area: Conducting Ethnographic Fieldwork in India and Kashmir - Ayushi Rawat 5. Capturing Narratives: Adopting a Reflexive Approach to Research with Disabled Young People - Marianna Stella and Allison Boggis 6. Youth Social Action: Shaping Communities, Driving Change - Katie Tyrrell 7. A New Panorama of Child Voice in the Child Protection Context - Samia Michail 8. A Bump on the Head in the Graveyard: Palimpsests of Death, Selves, Care, and Touch - Sarah Coombs and Sarah Richards 9. Owning Our Mistakes: Confessions of an Unethical Researcher - Heather Montgomery

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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 Synopsis"On the day he was born, before he could crawl, the boy who knew nothing, knew nothing at all." There is a boy who knows nothing at all - everyone tells him so. One day he discovers a strange creature in his parents' wardrobe and - surprise, surprise - he doesn't know what it is. The funny thing is that his mum and dad can't tell him either. Determined to identify his new friend, the boy who knows nothing sets out on a quest for information! A superbly surreal picture book from the author and illustrator of The Elephant in the Room.

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Book SynopsisDifferent Like Me introduces children aged 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy.Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey and Wassily Kandinsky to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields, but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to fit in-just like Quinn.Fully illustrated in colour and written in child-friendly language, this book will be a wonderful resource for children, particularly children with autism, their parents, teachers, carers and siblings.Trade ReviewDifferent Like Me is a book describing the lives of various people who found it difficult to fit into society. There are both famous and historical people who found it difficult to fit into society. There are both famous and historical people who all excelled in their chosen fields. It is beautifully illustrated and starts with an introduction to Quinn, who describes what it feels like to be different from others- to be, in fact, autistic.The famous people include Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol, Sir Isaac Newton and gives brief pen portraits of their lives, difficulties they encountered and their achievements.The book is written with children between the ages of eight and twelve years in mind, and could be a useful resource for explaining some of the effects of autism and the feeling of not fitting in or belonging.It offers good role models and will encourage those children with low self-esteem, that they, too, can achieve great things. -- Support for LearningI think this book would be a useful addition to the library of any secondary school with youngsters with Asperger's Syndrome or higher level ASD -- Michael Jones, Educational Consultant`Written through the eyes of 8 -year-old Quinn who has Asperger's syndrome (AS), this delightfully illustrated book introduces famous and talented people who are felt to have autism or AS. Historical and present day personalities are included, from the sciences, music, literature, art and comedy. In describing each individual and his or her special talents, this lively little book shows the diversity that is found within the autistic spectrum. The writer gives a clear message that being different is not just ok but is something to celebrate. Her aim was to help children with autistic spectrum disorders understand their diagnosis. The illustrations and single-page, clearly written accounts make this plausible. Although the book is intended for 8 to 12 year olds, it would also be relevant to families, friends, carers and educators.' -- Good Autism PracticeThe book begins with a young boy going to the Doctor who subsequently tells him that he is autistic. The doctor explains that this means that he is different and may find it difficult fitting in. The book then introduces him to inspirational famous and historical figures, all of which excel in their own particular field but are united by the fact that they too, found it difficult to fit in. Each page has a different person's life story and an illustration of the person. The stories are written very simply, easily read and understandable, yet truly inspirational and very educational. -- Autism AwarenessAlbert Einstein, Andy Warhol, Isaac Newton, Lewis Carol and Hans Christian Andersen had one thing in common. According to this book they all had autistic spectrum disorder. It tells the very interesting stories of 20 men and women who didn't "fit in" with other people but were talented and successful in their own fields. The stories are illustrated by original paintings of each person.'Different like me, by Jennifer Elder, is a book that celebrates some of the great things achieved by people on the Autism spectrum. The book is aesthetically pleasing: well presented; beautifully illustrated, and easy to read, both in content and layout. -- Children Young People & FamiliesDifferent Like Me is a well written, informative book that introduces children - aged 8 and up - to quirky famous people; people who excelled in their chosen filed, be it music, art, science and even comedy, but didn't quite fit in. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of what made them tic and the fact that there were a good proportion of women this is a great confidence booster for children with a `high functioning' Autistic Spectrum Disorder, an opportunity for them to show off, and an enjoyable read for every one, to boot!' -- Education OtherwiseI see this book as useful for children aged eight to twelve, for families with a young child with autism and for schools to be able to celebrate difference. So often the differences we identify and celebrate are the visible ones, but it is vital that we can see the individuality of each person as a cause for celebration too. This book will help all those reading it to remember the autism heroes and recognise the special differences and individuality of children with autism. -- RostrumAutistic children and their friends will find much to admire in these people and will learn that being different can have its positive points. Excellent for school libraries and for the home as well. -- www.healthybooks.org.ukThis book will help inspire kids who are different and shows them that they too can succeed. -- Temple Grandin, Associate Professor of Animal Science, Colorado State University, and author of Animals in TranslationTable of ContentsIntroduction. Albert Einstein. Dian Fossey. Andy Warhol. Benjamin Banneker. Andy Kaufman. Wassily Kandinsky. Julia Bowman Robinson. Piet Mondrian. Alan Turing. Sophie Germain. Lewis Carroll. Isaac Newton. Nikola Tesla. Paul Erdos. Glenn Gould. Immanuel Kant. Barbara McClintock. Joseph Cornell. Hans Christian Andersen. Temple Grandin.

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Book SynopsisEmotional difficulties in children aged 5-11 can display themselves in a range of different behaviours, and it is important for staff in schools to be able to identify and address these problems, and to provide appropriate help. This easy-to-use tool provides an observation checklist which enables staff to identify behavioural patterns in children with social and emotional difficulties, analyse the emotional difficulties underlying these behaviours and establish what kind of help and support the children need. Behavioural responses are categorised within clearly outlined topics, including behaviour, play and relationship with peers, attachment behaviours, emotional state in the classroom and attitude to attendance. Checklists and diagrams identify different 'styles' of relating (secure, avoidant, ambivalent), to help school staff who work with children and their families to respond appropriately to the individual needs of each child. A range of handouts include activities designed to provide emotional support, to focus and regulate behaviour and enable the child to develop important social and emotional skills.Suitable for use with children aged 5-11, this tool will be an invaluable resource for teachers, teaching assistants, learning support staff, school counsellors and educational psychologists.Trade ReviewThis book is well written and beautifully presented, overfilling with useful information. It is an excellent resource for teachers, teaching assistants, educational psychologists and play therapists to help understand the sensitive emotional needs of children and identify what kind of support to put in place. -- Play for Life[W]ith increasing numbers of [staff] now becoming aware of the impact of relational trauma and loss upon the capacities of children in their care, tools such as those recommended here are welcomed. This book provides clear descriptors of some of the possible vulnerabilities around for these children and a framework through which to make sense of these vulnerabilities with an attachment focus... Dr Golding and her colleagues have made a significant contribution to inclusive practice by contributing this book'Much of what these children need to learn can't be learnt alone through text books. They need you and me. Relationships matter. Let's take up our responsibility in ensuring that these children experience healthy secure attachment in our care so that they can be all that they can and want to be, making valuable contributions towards our shared society. -- From the Foreword by Louise Bombèr, Attachment Support Teacher TherapistBuilding on its excellent companion book for preschool settings, Kim Golding et al beautifully demonstrate how to use their Observation Checklist for understanding and developing support and action programs in school settings for children from age 5 to 11. They clearly describe attachment theory and its implications for understanding the emotional and social difficulties that often emerge from attachment difficulties and insecure attachment styles. They provide a context for understanding the child's behavioural challenges which will greatly assist in developing relationship-focused interventions. Finally, with this core attachment perspective they show how to use their Checklist to develop a specific profile of the child and an action program that best meets his unique developmental needs. In short, the authors' Observational Checklist and the action plans that are certain to emerge from its use, will enable the educator to develop very sensitive and sophisticated interventions to best meet the child's attachment, emotional, and social needs. -- Daniel A. Hughes, Ph.D., Licenced Psychologist and author of Building the Bonds of Attachment, 2nd editionTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Louise Bombèr. 1. Introduction: About this Resource. 1. Child Development in the Early Years. 2. Recognising the Emotional Needs of Children in School. 3. Understanding Emotional Needs through Knowledge of Attachment Theory. 4. Introducing the Observation Checklist. 5. Detailed Guidance for Completing the Checklist Section by Section. 6. Worked Examples of the Observation Checklist: Chloe and Jacob. 7. Analysis of Information: Interpreting the Completed Checklist. 8. Worked Examples of Interpreting the Checklist and Support Plans: Chloe and Jacob. 9. Helping the Child with Attachment Difficulties in School. 10. Helping the Child with Different Attachment Styles in School. 11. Supporting the Emotional Needs of Children with Attachment Difficulties. 12. Supporting Children with Multiple Difficulties. Appendix 1. Observation Checklist. Appendix 2. Attachment Theory and Schools. Appendix 3. Glossary. Appendix 4. Glossary for UK Education System. Appendix 5. Bibliography and Websites. References.

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Book SynopsisIt is well known that children are naturally drawn to an engaging and fun environment for them to play, learn, and grow. This book showcases 30 creative, immersive, and interactive spaces from around the globe, where designers focus on spectacular interior and architectural designs that help to encourage the child’s creativity and development, tap into their potential, inspire play and social interaction, involve nature, minimise distractions, and promote optimised learning opportunities. Presented throughout with stunning full-colour photography, detailed drawings and diagrams, and important up-to-date perspectives on current and emerging trends for optimal childhood development and safety standards when designing spaces for children, Contemporary Creative Spaces for Children is a must-have title for all interior designers, architects, child educators, and owners and operators who are interested in effectively shaping designs of children’s spaces that focus on the health and wellbeing of the child.Table of ContentsIntroduction Cases studies Index

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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 SynopsisThis fun, helpful journal is packed with confidence-boosting activities, well-being trackers and daily reflection sheets to help your child express, process and manage emotions, establish healthy routines, and foster resilience. Your child will be guided by Pip, an adorable little monster, who explores what ADHD means to them.

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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. Every day, an old woman fetches water from the river using two pots. One of the pots leaks, but the old woman sees the good that the leaking pot brings to the world. This charming re-telling of the Chinese tale is the perfect length for bedtime reading and Maja Andersen''s colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. It is sure to be a storybook that little ones will treasure forever.

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Book SynopsisToddler Adoption looks at the unique joys and challenges of adopting and parenting a toddler. When a child aged is adopted between the ages of 12 to 36 months, they often show signs of cognitive and emotional immaturity, which can cause behavioral and relational issues. This book offers support and practical tools to help parents prepare for and support the toddler's transition between the familiar environment of their biological parent's home or foster home to a new and unfamiliar one, and considers the issues that arise at different developmental stages. It highlights the challenges that parents are likely to encounter, but also gives positive guidance on how to overcome them. Written by a specialist in children's development who is also an adoptive parent herself, this fully revised and updated edition of the go-to-source on adopting toddlers is essential reading for both parents and professionals working with adoptive families.Trade ReviewI found it easy to read and with lots of headings it was simple to go to an area I was interested in. If toddler adoption is something you're thinking about, then this is the right book for you! -- Foster FamiliesHopkins-Best provides a guidebook for those considering toddler adoption or those already struggling with its special challenges. She discusses at length strategies for dealing with issues such as a grieving toddler or attachment disorder. The appendix provides a wonderful list of resources. Perhaps most valuable are the anecdotes of both successes and failures from other toddler adoptive families. An important addition to all Adoption collections. -- Library JournalWith practical advice, personal insights, and the shared experience of a number of parents who adopted toddlers, this book offers suggestions and strategies that will certainly contribute to the readiness of parents undertaking the challenges of caring for newly arrived toddlers -- Adoptive FamiliesAt last someone has put into words those fears and frustrations I experienced as the parent of a newly arrived toddler and has offered practical strategies for dealing with unique issues. If Hopkins-Best's book had been available as we were adopting I would have felt affirmed and empowered instead of isolated and incompetent. This should be a required reading for pre-adoptive families! -- From a parent of children adopted in toddlerhoodThank you for this compelling and readable exploration of an issue that has been lost in the shuffle before now – that adopting a child at the toddler stage is not a mere extension of what we know about adopting infants, nor do the tools proven useful for families adopting older children work with toddlers. Both parents and professionals will find this an invaluable tool. -- From an adoption professionalTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. 1. Why Write a Book on Toddler Adoption? 2. Is Toddler Adoption For You? 3. Getting Started on Adoption. 4. The Adoption Transition. 5. Understanding Your Toddler's Development. 6. Parenting the Grieving Toddler. 7. Becoming Attached. 8. Behavior Management. 9. Parents Have Needs, Too. Epilogue. Appendix: Demographic Information on Questionnaire Respondents. Resources. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn December 1968 two girls who lived next door to each other - Mary, aged eleven, and Norma, thirteen - stood before a criminal court in Newcastle, accused of strangling two little boys;Trade ReviewGitta Sereny has worked with disturbed children, and her dignified, compassionate book is a mile away from the usual tawdry accounts of sensational murder trials... The story of Mary Bell in all its terrifying detail is told here with fine lucidity, joined to remarkable charity and understanding. -- Julian Symons * Washington Post *Accurate and scrupulously fair -- T.C.N. Gibbons * New Society *Gitta Sereny's clear and readable book will help many people to make sense of the story... She also draws out the lessons to be learned both by professional workers, and by society at large. -- W.H. Allchin * Mind *

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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 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 SynopsisIs play an adaptation that teaches us skills and inducts us into communities? Is it power, pursued in games of prowess, or fate, deployed in games of chance, or daydreaming, enacted in art? Sutton-Smith considers each possibility as framed in disciplines ranging from biology, psychology, and education to metaphysics, mathematics, and sociology.Trade ReviewBrian Sutton-Smith presents a lively, contemplative and challenging theoretical discussion of the ‘category of diverse learnings’…that make up play… Sutton-Smith presents a variety of play dimensions that cause disturbance of theoretical certainty and bring together hitherto unconnected ideas on play in the tradition of creativity. The book explores its chosen rhetorics in a scholarly and yet undeniably accessible way. The material included is multi-faceted and multi-layered, drawing on theories across the centuries and presenting a case for a new look at play. Play is taken beyond the rhetoric of progress, leaving the reader alive and alert to the possibilities of play that transcend generations and cultures. -- Jill Williams * British Journal of Educational Studies *This book provides a comprehensive analysis of extant theory and research on the subject of play in children and adults in a variety of cultural contexts with relevant comparisons to play in nonhuman species. The work is thorough and well referenced and provides new insights on a classic topic in children’s social development. The primary issue addressed is the ambiguous nature of play. Although we have a sense of what constitutes play, when asked to define it, explain its function, or even identify players, its paradoxical nature becomes apparent—it is and is not what it appears to be. Does and does not have a function, is and is not the purview of children. * Child Development Abstracts & Bibliography *A wonderful and important book. Its strength is its depth and its breadth. Play is discussed in incredibly close detail, and from diverse perspectives: from anthropology to zoology, to literary criticism and biology. This work represents the one most thorough discussion of play that we have. -- Anthony Pellegrini, University of GeorgiaA stunning book and a superbly scholarly undertaking which will make it impossible to discuss play in the simplistic terms we are accustomed to. -- Greta Fein, University of Maryland at College ParkThe Ambiguity of Play is an extremely important contribution to theoretical discussions about play not only in the United States but around the world. The book provides a platform for further theoretical reflection, interdisciplinary dialogue, and for critical examination of long-held beliefs about child development and education. Sutton-Smith succeeds at maintaining a playful tone throughout, and lives up in his own rhetoric to the topic at hand. -- Petra Hesse, Wheelock CollegeTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Play and Ambiguity Rhetorics of Animal Progress Rhetorics of Child Play Rhetorics of Fate Rhetorics of Power Rhetorics of Identity Child Power and Identity Rhetorics of the Imaginary Child Phantasmagoria Rhetorics of Self Rhetorics of Frivolity Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWidely recognized as an authoritative resource, this book has been revised and updated with the latest research and techniques, including new material on telehealth services. Guidelines are provided for conducting thorough, developmentally informed interviews with K-12 students--and their parents and teachers--for multimethod assessment and intervention planning. Extensive case examples illustrate how to elicit information about school functioning, peer relations, emotional and behavioral difficulties, family situations, and adolescent concerns. Two guest authors have contributed chapters on suicide and violence risk assessments. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes over a dozen reproducible interviewing tools; purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest information on bullying, cyberbullying, and victimization; sexual- and gender-minority youth; sociaTrade Review"The third edition of this very practical book captures the true complexity of clinical interviewing. The book has been thoroughly updated to include the impact of technology on the everyday lives of children and adolescents, as well as recent scholarship related to diversity, gender identity, sexual behaviors, and substance use. The explanations of clinical interviewing are richly illustrated with six case examples that are revisited throughout the chapters. The interviewing strategies discussed are readily translated into practice, given the many included reproducible protocols. Throughout, McConaughy and Whitcomb's explanations ring true to their extensive experience as both scholars and mental health practitioners."--Beth Doll, PhD, Professor of Educational Psychology and Training Director, Nebraska Consortium for Internships in Professional Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln "This excellent third edition will doubtless remain the go-to book for practitioners who conduct clinical interviews or professors who teach in this area. There is not a topic in clinical interviewing that has not been covered. The book is easy to read, scholarly, and empirically justified, and has case examples emphasizing the main points. There is none other like it on the market."--Melissa A. Bray, PhD, Professor and Director, School Psychology Program, University of Connecticut "A timely update to an authoritative guide. Updates in the third edition include coverage of virtual interviews, increased attention to bullying and victimization, and an expanded discussion of interviewing children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Students in graduate courses on social–emotional assessment will be well served by having this text on their reading lists. Even experienced practitioners will find the book useful in expanding their skill sets, and will appreciate the valuable materials it contains, such as the revised Semistructured Student Interview. Interviewing is an essential skill for school-based practitioners, and I can think of no better foundational text than this welcome third edition."--Robert J. Volpe, PhD, Department of Applied Psychology, Northeastern University-Provides the reader with an excellent model for effective, real-life clinical problem solving with difficult child clinical cases....This volume and the clinical methods it presents serve as an excellent model for optimization of integrative psychological assessment with children and adolescents. Its widespread use as an academic text and as a manual for clinical practice is strongly encouraged. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 05/17/2006ƒƒThis book packs in a large amount of useful and user-friendly information....Provides invaluable, research-based clinical interview strategies, techniques, and theories for busy school psychologists and other practitioners in a format that is well-organized and easy to use. (on the first edition)--NASP Communiqué, 05/01/2006ƒƒGraduate students will likely find the example interview questions, interview protocols, and case studies useful….This book provides a solid foundation for those interested in learning about child and adolescent clinical interviewing.--NASP Communiqué, 01/01/2023Table of Contents1. Clinical Interviews in the Context ofMultimethod Assessment 2. Strategies for Child Clinical Interviews 3. Child Clinical Interviews: Activities, School, and Peer Relations 4. Child Clinical Interviews: Self-Awareness, Feelings, and Adolescent Issues 5. Child Clinical Interviews: Home Situation and Family Relations 6. Parent Interviews 7. Teacher Interviews 8. Interpreting Clinical Interviews for Assessment and Intervention 9. Assessing Risk for Suicide, David N. Miller 10. Assessing Youth Violence and Threats of Violence in Schools: School-Based Risk Assessments Index

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Book SynopsisPraise for the first edition:'An approachable and practical edition that will be welcomed by parents and carers alike. I know how hard it can be to find "How to" resources for parents. Well here is a gem.'- Children, Young People and FamiliesParents of young children newly diagnosed as on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum is not just a collection of play ideas; it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, and looks at ways to gain a child's attention and motivation and to build on small achievements.Each chapter covers a collection of ideas around a theme, including music, art, physical activities, playing outdoors, puzzles, turn-taking and using existing toys to create play sequences. There are also chapters on introducing reading and making the most of television. This updated second edition contains an extensive chapter on how to use the computer, the internet and the digital camera to find and make resources and activities, and suggests many suitable websites to help parents through the internet maze. The ideas are useful both for toddlers and primary age children who are still struggling with play.Trade ReviewThe book is well-organised and easy to navigate... The book is very practical and parents and others can dip in and out of the book selecting chapters most appropriate to their needs... materials recommended are easy to make, and/or are inexpensive to buy and there is also a list of useful web resources. Many parents of children with ASD will find this book useful as they look for ways to engage and interact with their child... Educational psychologists can confidently recommend t to parents of young children with ASD and staff who work in early years services. -- DebateThis is a practical resource of play ideas for parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder... Comprehensive book of play ideas... The range of ideas is underpinned by a healthy balance of research-based interventions and therapies, thus presenting an eclectic approach to play. As a consequence, both the relevance and effectiveness of these ideas are likely to stand the test of time... It would be hard to imagine any reader failing to find some positive information from among the many ideas presented... While primarily directed at parents and carers, the relevance of this book applies equally to a much broader readership Indeed, this book would by a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any early years practitioner, play worker, teacher or teaching assistant within the primary phase of education. -- Nasen SpecialParents of young children newly diagnosed on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. This book is not just a collection of play ideas; it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, and looks at ways to gain a child's attention and motivation and to build on small achievements. -- Asperger East Anglia NewsletterIt's a good read, a good book and an excellent resource for parents, carers and professionals who wish to engage the often disengaged and the disempowered. -- Professional Social WorkMoor, a sensory art and communications tutor, offers this guide to parents of autistic children on how to create and manage playtimes effectively. The author provides a wealth of ideas that will appeal to the autistic child, including puzzles, music, art and even role-playing. This guide, which is now in its second edition, has been expanded to include new ideas on how to engage an autistic child with technologies such as the Internet and digital cameras. -- Booknews.comThis book should be on the shelf of every parent or carer of a toddler or primary aged child with an autistic spectrum diagnosis. -- Sen MagazineThis book is a helpful resource for parents and carers of newly diagnosed young people on the autistic spectrum. The author is a parent of a child with autism and has 13 years of first- hand experience of working with people with learning difficulties. This creates a very personal and factual resource, and gives the reader confidence in the book's information. -- Children & Young People NowJulia Moor's updated version of this book is an excellent resource for parents and carers, with the potential to be of use to nursery and primary school staff. Primarily written for parents and carers, it is an easy to read, practical collection of resources that can be used to facilitate play activities with a child who has autism, in a way that is rewarding for both parents and the child. Highly recommended. -- Afasic NewsPlaying, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum is more than just a book about how to play with such a child: it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, gain a child's attention, and build on play-oriented achievements for broader impact. Any parent with an autistic child will find a winning guide, as will educators working with special education kids. -- The Midwest Book ReviewThis book is for parents of young children diagnosed as on the autism spectrum. Beyond being a collection of play ideas, this book shows how to break down activitiies into manageable stages, and looks at ways to gain a child's attention and motivation and to build on small achievements. -- BILDParents of young children newly diagnosed as on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Austism Spectrum is not just a collection of play ideas; it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, and looks at ways to gain a child's attention and motivation and to build on small achievement. -- SEN The Journal for Special NeedsMoor's book is well stocked throughout with simple and easy to use ideas and strategies. She includes specific activities and play-scenarios, and, where possible, suggests how these ideas might be modified or expanded. Her writing style is easy to read and the chapters are well structures, perfectly suited for her desired audience of parents and caregivers. -- Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Why is Playing So Important? 2. Early Playing Skills: Gaining Attention and Sharing Space. 3. Structured Play. 4. Your Computer as a Valuable Resource. 5. Toys, Toys, Toys. 6. Table-top Games and Puzzles. 7. Music. 8. Turn-taking in Play. 9. Physical games and activities. 10. Outdoor play. 11. Water play. 12. Television potential. 13. Being Creative - Art and Craft. 14. Creating Imaginative Play Sequences. 15. Introducing Books and Reading. 16. Problems, Frustrations, Tantrums - Making Play Enjoyable. Bibliography. Therapeutic Options/Organisations. Recommended Reading. Websites for Articles Written by Adults With Autism. Toys and Suppliers. Picture Prompts to Copy and Use. Index.

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Book SynopsisDesistance' - understanding how people move away from offending has become a significant policy focus in recent years, with desistance thinking transplanted from the adult to the youth justice system in England and Wales. This book is the first to critique this approach to justice-involved children.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction; A.Twum-Danso Imoh  & R.Ame The Convention on the Rights of the Child: A Product and Facilitator of a Global Childhood; A.Twum-Danso Imoh Universalizing Early Childhood: History, Forms, and Logics; M.Tag Early Child Development Policy: The Colonization of the World's Childrearing Practices?; K.Monaghan The Rhetoric and Realities of Early Childhood Programmes Promoted by the World Bank; H.Penn The Construction of the Child in Ghanaian Welfare Policy; S.Laird 'This is how we do it here'. The Persistence of the Physical Punishment of Children in Ghana in the Face of Globalizing Ideals; A.Twum-Danso Imoh Making Gender and Generation: Between the Local and the Global in Africa; K.Wells Caught up in Between Change and Continuity: Challenging Contemporary Childhood in Saudi Arabia; H.Khalifa The Rites of the Child: Global discourses of Youth and Reintegrating Child soldiers in Sierra Leone; S.Shepler Conclusion; R.Ame  & A.Twum-Danso ImohTrade Review"This book provides an interesting mix of theory, history and case studies all of which concern the ways that childhoods are changing in response to globalisation. Its international focus and emphasis on the full age range of childhood will make it invaluable for those in Development Studies, Early Years, as well as those with a more general interest in Childhood Studies." - Children & SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction; A.Twum-Danso Imoh & R.Ame The Convention on the Rights of the Child: A Product and Facilitator of a Global Childhood; A.Twum-Danso Imoh Universalizing Early Childhood: History, Forms, and Logics; M.Tag Early Child Development Policy: The Colonization of the World's Childrearing Practices?; K.Monaghan The Rhetoric and Realities of Early Childhood Programmes Promoted by the World Bank; H.Penn The Construction of the Child in Ghanaian Welfare Policy; S.Laird 'This is how we do it here'. The Persistence of the Physical Punishment of Children in Ghana in the Face of Globalizing Ideals; A.Twum-Danso Imoh Making Gender and Generation: Between the Local and the Global in Africa; K.Wells Caught up in Between Change and Continuity: Challenging Contemporary Childhood in Saudi Arabia; H.Khalifa The Rites of the Child: Global discourses of Youth and Reintegrating Child soldiers in Sierra Leone; S.Shepler Conclusion; R.Ame & A.Twum-Danso Imoh

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Book SynopsisThe first volume to consider childhood over eight centuries of British writing, this book traces the literary child from medieval to contemporary texts. Written by international experts, the volume's essays challenge earlier readings of childhood and offer fascinating contributions to the current upsurge of interest in constructions of childhood.Trade Review'A sustained investigation of the representation and construction of childhood in literature across the centuries is long overdue, but here at last is a carefully assembled volume that comprehensively covers the subject. The impressive selection of essays, of consistently high quality, takes us from medieval literature, through the early modern and Victorian periods, to Elizabeth Bowen, Virginia Woolf and Iain McEwan. Many major landmark texts are discussed both works of literature and the key contextualising works by Locke, Rousseau, Freud and others. But the reader will find much that's surprising here too: neglected titles, forgotten authors, new contexts. Taken together the essays gathered here will challenge many of our assumptions about the place of childhood in culture and the ways in which this has or hasn't shifted over time. We will certainly no longer be able to believe that the child has not been an important and continuous theme throughout all of English Literature.' - Matthew Grenby, Reader in Children's Literature, Newcastle University, UK 'Gavin is to be congratulated on editing such a coherent volume, which successfully tracks bigger shifts in literature as well as society's construction of childhood, while each essay nevertheless retains its individual focus and nuance.' - Merridee L. Bailey, University of Adelaide, AustraliaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Notes on Contributors The Child in British Literature: An Introduction; A.E.Gavin PART I: MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MODERN LITERATURE (1200-1700) 'That child may doon to fadres reverence': Children and Childhood in Middle English Literature; D.T.Kline Shakespeare's 'terrible infants'?: Children in Richard III, King John, and Macbeth; K.Knowles Infant Poets and Child Players: The Literary Performance of Childhood in Caroline England; L.Munro 'Children read for their Pleasantness': Books for Schoolchildren in the Seventeenth Century; E.Lamb PART II: EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY, ROMANTIC, AND VICTORIAN LITERATURE (1700-1900) Crusoe's Children: Robinson Crusoe and the Culture of Childhood in the Eighteenth Century; A.O'Malley Irony and Performance: The Romantic Child; R.McGillis Angelic, Culpable, Human: The Child of the Victorian Period; N.Wood Degenerate 'Innocents': Childhood, Deviance, and Criminality in Nineteenth-Century Texts; L.Thiel 'She faded and drooped as a flower': Constructing the Child in the Child-Rescue Literature of Late-Victorian England; M.Hillel PART III:EDWARDIAN, MODERN, AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE (1900-2010) Unadulterated Childhood: The Child in Edwardian Fiction; A.E.Gavin 'From the Enchanted Garden to the Steps of my Father's House': The Dissentient Child in Early Twentieth-Century British Fiction; A.F.Humphries Baby Tuckoo Among the Grown-Ups: Modernism and Childhood in the Interwar Period; P.March-Russell The Post-War Child: Childhood in British Literature in the Wake of World War II; P.Pinsent Shackled by Past and Parents: The Child in British Children's Literature After 1970; K.Sands-O'Connor Examining the Idea of Childhood: The Child in the Contemporary British Novel; K.Dodou Index

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Book SynopsisLook up! What do you see? This charming nature book will encourage children to look, listen, and feel nature all around. From cloud patterns to constellations, the chirrup of a single sparrow to the trees that rustle in the wind - the beauty of nature is everywhere. This children''s book is perfect for cultivating a love of natural science.Inside this beautifully illustrated children''s guide, Up In The Air you''ll discover:- Cross-curriculum science topics covering botany, ornithology, meteorology and more- Charming illustrations that help your little one develop their sky-watching skills - perfect for young readers between the ages of 7-9- Plant and animal species that live above us from all around the world- A guide to bird watching for kids, cloud spotting and identifying different constellations of starsUp In The Air looks at the habitats above our heads, uncovering the insects that make their homes in tree

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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 Aboriginal Australian myth about a very thirsty frog named Tiddalik! The perfect bedtime story that will teach children the importance of sharing.Inside the colourful children''s book ideal for 3-5-year olds, you''ll find: - Beautiful, vibrant illustrations that bring the stories to life - Simple text is ideal for reading aloud and for bedtime - Introduction to a lesser-known folk tale and stories for young children - A reference section at the end of the book that explains the cultural history behind each story Once Upon a Time... there was a Thirsty Frog follows the tale of the very thirsty frog who drank all the water in the land! Tiddalik, the frog, has to learn how to share so that the other animals can also quench their thirst. What will the other animals do? Will Tiddalik ever learn how to share? Tuck your toddler or preschooler in with this charming retelling of the Aboriginal Australian story beautifully illustrated by Maja Andersen, bringing the fairy tale to life. Embark on an inspiring journey with Tiddalik, and teach your child emotional intelligence and the dangers of being selfish.Go on a journey around the world with these new illustrated fables and novels from DK that make the perfect addition to any child''s bookshelf. Other books in this series include Once Upon a Time... there was a Little Bird, Once Upon a Time... there was a Greedy King, Once Upon a Time... there was an Old Woman.

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Book SynopsisThis delightful book with beautiful, illustrated characters is a magical retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with a twist. In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairy tale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Sleeping Beauty while exploring the Fairy-tale Kingdom - a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble!Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humour makes Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty a captivating book to share.

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Book SynopsisJoin Baby Dinosaur on a fun farmyard adventure as he discovers the true meaning of friendship.DK invites you on a fun-filled journey with the lovable Baby Dinosaur, a thrill-seeking explorer with a heart of gold, as he sets out on a happy adventure with all of his farm-yard friends. When a game of hide-and-seek goes wrong for Baby Dinosaur, he finds himself wondering if it''s any fun being a dinosaur after all! With the love and support of his farm-yard friends, Baby Dinosaur learns how to accept his differences and be proud of all the things that make him so special. A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, Baby Dinosaur on the Farm features:-7 simple spreads within a chunky and easy-to-hold board book-Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life-Rhyming text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning -Heart-warming storylines with a strong underlying message Proving the perfect sto

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Book SynopsisDiscover the wonderful world of trees in this stunning array of fun flash cards for children aged 9+. Earth''s extraordinary trees, plants, wonderful wildlife and more are all on dazzling display in this essential visual deck of fascinating flashcards for children aged 9+. Our World in Pictures: Trees Flash Cards is an indispensable guide to more than 100 species of trees, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree. Featuring stunning pictures and fast facts that will allow curious young learners to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way!Each card contains snappy and accessible information, displaying each tree in beautiful detail. The front of the card will show the tree with a clue of what it is. The back reveals the answer, plus a dataset about the tree: its size, location and distinguishing features alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to dig deep

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Book SynopsisStephen Hogtun is an author/illustrator who lives on the west coast of sunny Norway in an old house overlooking a fjord. His picture books cover serious topics in a very gentle, child-friendly way and feature visually stunning illustrations.Trade Review'This is, by far and away, the most beautiful book I've ever read' -- Jacqueline Johnson (@JJohnsonbooks) * Instagram *'This is the best illustrated children's book I have ever read' -- Kara Benoit * www.goodreads.com *'This book...this is THE book... this book has found me.The most beautiful book I have ever read' -- @katievee2 * Instagram *'It's beauty made me cry! This book is the most vividly beautiful prose poem I've ever read. Truly breathtaking' -- H. Berryman * www.goodreads.com *'Absolutely stunning. The most moving, powerful, thought provoking picture book I have ever read' -- Candyfloss * www.goodreads.com *'I very seldom write a review, but this book...It is the most beautiful and stunning story of kindness, love and redemption told in the most charming way with outstanding illustrations' -- Lejane Kurt-Hardy * www.goodreads.com *'Well this really is a beauty...a heartwarming and truly lovely story of hope and how that can bring colour back into peoples lives' -- Simon Smith (@smithsmm) * Twitter *'I'm a massive fan of picture books and I've got to say The Station Cat is one of the most powerful I've read. By the end of the story, as the train returns to the station I had tears in my eyes and I was surprised as I hadn't realised how much this story had affected me' -- Tom Griffiths * Check ‘em out Books Blog *'I cried from the first page to the last, yet it had such a soothing effect also. It is full of hope and kindness and love. I will read and re-read this time and time again' -- Kurde * Waterstones Horsham Bookseller Review *'This is a truly exquisite book.' -- Waterstones Bracknell * Bookseller review *'The perfect book to bring the beauty and hope of a well-written story into your classroom. Full of beautifully written similes and metaphors, Hogtun's writing takes the reader through a delightful journey' -- Tami Parker * www.obsessedwithlearning.com *

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Book SynopsisMeet Leonard, the caring little shrew, in this charming Valentine''s story. This heart-warming picture book introduces young children to unconditional love and has an underlying message about kindness and diversity. The Shrew family are having a day out. As the young shrews show off their different talents, Leonard wishes he could join in. However Mama and Papa remind him that he has other skills, and everybody is different. I Love You, Leonard! teaches an important message of being kind and is the ideal Valentine''s book for adults to share with their little ones.This engaging children''s story book offers:- Simple and amusing text that is ideal for children to read aloud.- Colourful, funny illustrations that bring the quirky characters to life.- A strong message about being kind and putting others first.Poor Leonard is worried when he makes mistakes, like accidentally dropping their picnic basket, but his family reassure him that they will love him no matter what he does or does not do! Follow Leonard the shrew as he questions what love is in this heartwarming picture book for young children.

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Book SynopsisThis picture book is an adorable introduction to starting school for pre-readers. This journey of a young dragon will teach little ones that starting school isn't as scary as they might think.From DK's bestselling First Seasonal Stories series comes a new magical adventure for any little dragon aged 3-5 getting ready to start school!Follow the story of Drago, who learns to embrace new experiences as he gets ready for his first day at school. But when he thinks about it, it makes him feel nervous. Settle first day jitters with this magical story that shows that starting school isn''t as scary as little ones might think. This story normalises first day worries and is a gentle reminder of the exciting new possibilities that school brings.This heartwarming board book about starting school offers:- A great opportunity for little ones to understand and communicate their emotions, build confidence and overcome worries.- Bright illustrations

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Book SynopsisWhat was childhood like for mediaeval boys and girls in England? Nicholas Orme draws on a vast range of sources to create a picture of childhood in the Middle Ages.Trade Review“Nicholas Orme’s stimulating piece of historical revisionism. . . . is one of these pleasingly, absorbingly digressive books. . . . A book whose subject is of inexhaustible interest.”—Michael Glover, Financial Times“What the book identifies again and again in medieval England is an attentiveness to children. . . . Orme is a clear and persuasive guide to the period.”—The Guardian“[Orme’s] Medieval Childrenis a determinedly empirical book, a meticulously organized, lavishly illustrated, and imaginatively presented cascade of evidence about every aspect of childhood, drawn from an astonishing range of sources from the end of antiquity to the early sixteenth century. . . . The clarity, pace, and economy of his treatment conceal an impressive depth of learning, and many of the individual thematic discussions are in fact ground-breaking forays into territory not adequately explored by anyone else. Orme is a distinguished historian of education, and he makes brilliant use here of medieval and Renaissance schoolbooks and student exercises to illuminate not only the content and character of medieval schooling, but the manner and matter of children’s conversation, recreation, and attitudes. . . . The most comprehensive, informative, and, by a long way, the most humane and delightful historical treatment of childhood in the English language.”—Eamon Duffy, New York Review of Books“[An] exhaustive and fascinating portrait of medieval English childhood. . . . Orme’s is one of the most beautifully and intelligently illustrated academic works I’ve encountered; in this and in his sensitive, reasonable, and lucid weighing of confusing and generally sparse evidence, Medieval Children isa model of accessible scholarly history.”—Benjamin Schwarz, Atlantic Monthly“This book is an insightful look into the lives of children and a fascinating read.”—History Magazine“[A] wise and learned book. . . . [A] delight to read, and superbly illustrated.”—John Wilson, Christianity Today “The author’s intention in writing this work was to ‘reveal the richness of the material about medieval English children.’ This he has achieved, with a lavishly illustrated and sensitively written evocation of life in later medieval England.”—Sally Crawford, Church Times“Orme’s book, amply documented, gracefully and, one must add, sympathetically, written, will become the standard study of medieval English childhood, useful to specialists as well as non-specialists.”—R.C. Finucane, English Historical Review“Nicholas Orme, author of several books on medieval English education, has produced a thorough and accessible account of the broader topic of childhood. . . . This richly illustrated volume is well suited for student use.”—Cullen J. Chandler, History: Reviews of New Books“Nicholas Orme knows more about medieval childhood than anyone living, and this substantial, hugely enjoyable book is the capstone on thirty years of scholarship.”—The Independent“Gracefully written and beautifully presented. . . . Medieval Children is likely to serve as a landmark in the literature of children’s history. It is scholarly, with a full complement of pertinent notes and an expert index. At the same time, it is so visually appealing and satisfying to hold that beginning students and armchair readers will also find it a compelling read.”—Susan Mitchell Sommers, The HistorianNamed one of the top ten books of 2001 by Christianity Today

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Book SynopsisUpdated to incorporate recent scholarship on the subject, this new edition of Hugh Cunninghamâs classic text investigates the relationship between ideas about childhood and the actual experience of being a child, and assesses how it has changed over the span of 500 years.Through his engaging narrative Hugh Cunningham tells the story of the development of ideas from the Renaissance to the present, revealing considerable differences in the way Western societies have understood and valued childhood over time. His survey of parent/child relationships uncovers evidence of parental love, care and, in the frequent cases of child death, grief throughout the period, concluding that there was as much continuity as change in the actual relations of children and adults across these five centuries. Since the bookâs first publication in 1995, the volume of historical research on children and childhood has escalated hugely and is testimony to the level of concern provoked by the dominance of the negative narrative that originated in the 1970s and 1980s. A new epilogue revisits the volume from todayâs perspective, analysing why this negative narrative established dominance in Western society and considering how it has affected historical writing about children and childhood, enabling the reader to put both this volume and recent debates into context.Supported by an updated historiographical discussion and expanded bibliography, Children and Childhood in Western Society since 1500 remains an essential resource for students of the history of childhood, the history of the family, social history and gender history. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Children and childhood in ancient and medieval Europe 3. The development of a middle-class ideology of childhood, 1500-1900 4. Family, work and school, 1500-1900 5. Children, philanthropy and the state in Europe, 1500-1860 6. Saving the children, 1830-1920 7. 'The century of the child?' 8. Conclusion 9. Epilogue: 1995-2020

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Book Synopsis'Intense. Stunning. Needed. Jillian''s words will help you discover beauty in the unexpected.'--LESLIE MEANS, creator of Her View From Home 'Thoughtful and honest, Jillian''s story of transformation reminds us that God is present and pursuing us, even in the most unexpected moments of our lives. Read and be changed.'--KAYLA CRAIG, author of To Light Their Way and creator of Liturgies for ParentsWhat if the unexpected is the beginning of becoming your truest self? Jillian Benfield was living life in the spotlight as a TV journalist, but after receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn son, she realized no camera-ready outfit could dress up her grief. Overcoming this unexpected circumstance wasn''t an option. She would have to undergo it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become. In this riveting story filled with grit and grace, Jillian helps you break

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Book SynopsisSurprisingly little research has been carried out about how Australian Aboriginal children and teenagers experience life, shape their social world, and imagine the future. This volume presents recent and original studies of life experiences outside the institutional settings of childcare and education...Trade Review “The book’s strength lies in revealing aspects of Aboriginal pedagogy, sociality, and identity within complex intercultural environments. It covers a range of central Australian locations and language groups and connects the classical with the contemporary in both Aboriginal society and Australian anthropology. For its size—10 chapters in under 300 pages—its coverage is impressive.” · Anthropological Forum: A Journal of Social Anthropology and Comparative Sociology “This is a timely collection, given the rise of interest in childhood studies in the social and behavioural sciences and following the growth in emphasis on Aboriginal childhood by the Australian state over the last decades….The chapters of this volume each have distinctive strengths in their observation of Aboriginal social relationships.” · Oceania “Besides its value in exploring the manifold significance of childhoods, this collection will reassure anthropologists about the contemporary relevance of classical anthropology, in this case to shed light on what is happening in remote Aboriginal Australia. Several of the papers are gems, all are valuable, and the whole is richly rewarding in ways I can only hint at here…The authors provide some remarkable insights into the process of becoming a person in desert societies, a process that is anything but mechanical.” · JRAI “Growing Up in Central Australia is a worthwhile contribution to one of the original questions of 20th century anthropology: the relationship between childrearing, childhood experience, and culture…Given that Aboriginal (and other indigenous) people confront such rapid change, and that such large percentages of their populations are young, and that—as they say—children are the future, the volume surely represents a direction that will be of increasing importance in the future of these societies and of anthropological accounts of them.” · Anthropology Review Database “I can recommend this volume to those interested in expanding their library on the anthropology of childhood and, more specifically to scholars interested in culture and parenting, how infants become persons, role and fantasy play, peer relations in childhood and, especially, adolescent response to social change and globalisation.” · TAJA. The Australian Journal of Anthropology “There is still a very long way to go in understanding the lives Aboriginal children live today, but this book is a long overdue and much welcome first step.” · Children & Society “This excellent volume presents… a rich and timely collection of essays on contemporary Aboriginal childhood and youth, each chapter being grounded on extensive ethnographic experiences and studies…It is an original contribution to a growing field, namely the anthropology of childhood and youth…and offers ‘food for thought’ and a range of perspectives which allow the reader to better appreciate Aboriginal lives, challenges and points of view.” · Sylvie Poirier, Université Laval, QuébecTable of Contents Figures Acknowledgments Map of Australia Introduction: Aboriginal Children and Young People in Focus PART I: CHILDHOOD ACROSS TIME: HISTORICAL AND LIFE SPAN PERSPECTIVES Chapter 1. 'Less was hidden among these children': Géza Róheim, Anthropology and the Politics of Aboriginal Childhood John Morton Chapter 2. Envisioning Lives at Ernabella Katrina Tjitayi and Sandra Lewis Chapter 3. Warungka: Becoming and Un-becoming a Warlpiri Person Yasmine Musharbash Chapter 4. Fathers and Sons, Trajectories of Self – Reflections on Pintupi Lives and Futures Fred R. Myers PART II: STORIES, LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SPACE Chapter 5.Sand Storytelling – Its Social Meaning in Anangu Children’s Lives Ute Eickelkamp Chapter 6.Young Children's Social Meaning-Making in a New Mixed Language Carmel O'Shannessey Appendix Chapter 7.The Yard Craig San Roque PART III: YOUTH, IDENTITY AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Chapter 8. Organization within Disorder – The Present and Future of Young People in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands David Brooks Chapter 9. Being Mardu: Change and Challenge for Some Western Desert Young People Today Myrna Tonkinson Chapter 10. Invisible and Visible Loyalties in Racialized Contexts: A Systemic Perspective on Aboriginal Youth Marika Moisseeff Appendix Notes on Contributors References Index

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Book SynopsisJoin Katy, Cassie, Zia and Luca on a brand-new adventure as they work together to save the planetTrade ReviewPraise for the Playdate Adventures: ‘Every young girl should read this series!’ Amanda Holden ‘An empowering, magical read that I would recommend to many children.’ Herald ‘Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it's fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.’ David Nicholls, author of One Day

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Book SynopsisOnline Risk to Children brings together the most up-to-date theory, policy, and best practices for online child protection and abuse prevention. Moves beyond offender assessment and treatment to discuss the impact of online abuse on children themselves, and the risks and vulnerabilities inherent in their constantly connected lives Global in scope, setting contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in the UK in international context via chapters from Australia, the USA and Europe. Key topics covered include cyberbullying, peer-oriented abuse, victim treatment approaches, international law enforcement strategies, policy responses, and the role of schools and industry Table of ContentsForeword xi Anne Longfield About the Contributors xiii Acknowledgements xvii Introduction 1Jon Brown 1 A Brief History of Child Safety Online: Child Abuse Images on the Internet 5John Carr Unintended, Unforeseen and Unwanted Consequences 5 Sexual Images of Children 6 The World Wide Web Explosion 7 Affordability, Accessibility and Anonymity – The Three As – Provide The Spur 8 The Number of Arrests and Police Operations Start to Climb 9 The Emergence of Hotlines 10 The Birth of the Internet Watch Foundation 12 Not a Very Promising Start 15 The Terrain Shifts and URL Blocking Emerges 16 Technology Comes to the Rescue of a Problem Technology Helped to Create 18 The Role of Search Engines 19 The Unanswered Questions about Technical Solutions 19 2 Children’s and Young People’s Lives Online 23Sonia Livingstone Trends in Children’s Internet use 24 Parental Responses and Responsibilities 25 Digital Skills as Mediators—Why is it Hard to Get This Right? 27 The Emerging Balance of Opportunities and Risks 28 Evidence]Based Implications for Policy and Practice 30 Conclusion 32 3 Cyberbullying and Peer]Oriented Online Abuse 37Andy Phippen Perspectives on Online Child Protection From Parents 39 Policy Responses and ‘Prevention’ Mechanisms 41 Growing up in the Online World 43 4 Offender Behaviour 55Helen C. Whittle and Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis The Impact of the Online Environment 56 Offending Online 57 Comparison with Offline Offenders 65 Gaps in Our Knowledge 67 Conclusion 67 5 Treatment of Online Offenders: Current Best Practice and Next Steps 73Sandy Jung Online Sex Offenders: Characteristics and Comparisons with Contact Offenders 74 Typology of Online Offenders 77 Theories of Online Offending 79 Intervention Best Practices with Online Sex Offenders 81 Conclusion 90 6 The Impact of Online Sexual Abuse on Children and Young People 97Elly Hanson Overview of Online Sexual Abuse 98 The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse 102 Characteristics of CSA that Affect Impact 104 Social Contextual Factors that Affect Impact 104 Social and Psychological Processes Following Abuse 106 Complexities to Online Sexual Abuse 106 Salient Factors Underpinning Impact 111 Promoting Resilience, Reducing Impact, Fostering Recovery 116 Research Directions 117 Conclusion 117 7 Promising Therapeutic Approaches for Children, Young People and their Families Following Online Sexual Abuse 123Elly Hanson Effective and Promising Treatment Approaches for Problems in Childhood Arising from Sexual Abuse 124 Key Targets for Change in Therapy 127 Promising Methods of Fulfilling Key (Overlapping) Therapeutic Aims 130 Engagement and Building a Strong Therapeutic Relationship 131 Developing Positive Body Esteem and Sexuality 133 Reducing the Impact of Abuse Images Circulating and the Threat of This 133 Overcoming Shame and Self]Blame; Building Pride and Mastery 135 Facilitating Support from Families 136 Conclusion 137 8 Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Online 143Stephen Smallbone and Richard Wortley Organising Prevention Strategies 144 Prevention Strategies 146 Primary Prevention 146 Secondary Prevention 150 Tertiary Prevention 154 Conclusion 158 9 Promoting Child Protection Principles in Complex Abuse Investigation Involving Online Offending 163Zoe Hilton Definitions 164 Key Principles for Operational Activity 165 Incorporating Child Protection Principles into Operational Planning 166 Principles of Working 166 Capacity and Capability Building 170 Operational Examples 171 Annex 1 173 10 Staying Safe Online 177Dido Harding Technology Is Changing the Rules – or Is It? 177 Embracing Opportunities 178 Industry’s Responsibility 180 Industry Action 181 The Future Challenge 186 11 UK Policy Responses and Their International Relevance 189Claire Lilley Definitions and Terminology 190 Legislation 190 Removal of Child Abuse Content 193 Multi]Agency Approaches 195 The Role of NGOs 197 Policing Response 198 Offenders 202 Victims 205 Recent Developments 206 Conclusion 210 12 The Role of Schools in Children’s Online Safety 217Martin Waller Online Technologies and Education 218 The Blurring of Boundaries 219 E]Safety and Moral Panics 222 Integrating Online Technologies 223 Implications 227 Conclusion 228 Epilogue 231 Jon Brown Index 235

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Book SynopsisWorking with Video Gamers and Games in Therapy moves beyond stereotypes about video game addiction and violence to consider the role that games play in psychological experiences and mental health. Chapters examine the factors that compel individual gamers to select and identify with particular games and characters, as well as the different play styles, genres, and archetypes common in video games. For clinicians looking to understand their clients' relationships with video games or to use games as a therapeutic resource in their own practice, this is a thoughtful, comprehensive, and timely resource.Trade Review"Maligned and misunderstood for decades, video games have needed a data-based book stripped of moral advocacy. They finally find it in Anthony Bean's Working with Video Gamers and Games in Therapy. This book is essential reading for anyone who works with kids or young adults, and it provides excellent resources for how to integrate video games into therapeutic environments."—Christopher Ferguson, PhD, professor of psychology at Stetson University and coauthor of Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games is Wrong"Dr. Bean's work offers a refreshing creative, scholarly, and applied contribution to exploring how the gaming experience, like all other human endeavors, reflects multiple dimensions of human development as well as emotional or relational life. The book offers insights for many audiences—for scholars, seeking to understand the impact of interactive technologies; for clinicians, working with today's kids and adults; and for parents, who are bombarded with confusing and pathologizing messages about gaming."—Oksana Yakushko, PhD, chair of the clinical psychology program at the Pacifica Graduate Institute"A groundbreaking and important book for clinicians who want to harness the pixelated power of video games in their therapy."—Patrick M. Markey, PhD, professor of psychology at Villanova University and coauthor of Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is WrongTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. What Are Video Games? 3. Video Game Genres 4. Video Games, Relationships, and Online Interpersonal Communication 5. Society and Video Games 6. Archetypes 7. Video Game Archetypes 8. The Importance of Play and Imagination 9. Understanding Video Gaming as Immersive 10. Working Therapeutically with Video Gamers 11. For the Families! Guiding Ideas and Resources for Therapists and Families

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