Child care and upbringing: advice for parents Books
CoramBAAF Ten Top Tips for Devising A Care Plan
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£8.50
CoramBAAF Managing Difficult Behaviour: Tips and Techniques
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£13.46
CoramBAAF Parenting a Child Affected by Sexual Abuse
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£9.45
CoramBAAF Fostering Now: Law, Regulations, Guidance and
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£8.95
Corambaaf The Adoption Process in England
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£13.46
CoramBAAF Caring For A Child Who Has Been Sexually
Book SynopsisA must-read for anyone caring for a child affected by, or at risk of, child sexual exploitation.
£12.30
CoramBAAF The Foster Carer's Handbook On Parenting
Book SynopsisA must-read handbook for any foster carer who is, or who is likely to start, parenting teenagers.
£12.30
CoramBAAF Child Care Law: England 7th Edition
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£9.45
CoramBAAF The Foster Carer's Handbook On Education
Book SynopsisA must-read handbook for any foster carer seeking to support the children in their care through school and beyond.
£13.46
CoramBAAF Adopting a Child in Scotland
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£10.40
CoramBAAF The Foster Carer's Handbook On Health
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£13.46
CoramBAAF Parenting A Child With Sleep Issues
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£10.40
Hodder & Stoughton The Supermum Myth: Become a happier mum by
Book SynopsisStop feeling like a failure, and start enjoying motherhood Addresses the idea of 'Supermum', showing how unhelpful it is to try and reach unrealistic perfection Deals with negative emotions many mums feel: anxiety, self-doubt, guilt, and teaches them to change their thinking methods Uses proven techniques such as CBT, mindfulness and narrative therapies to empower mums to change their mindset and feel happier Teaches mums to focus on THEIR strengths and stop comparing themselves to others Empowers mums to stop feeling like they're not good enough, as they strive to be 'Supermum' - and start having confidence in their parenting. Uses CBT, mindfulness and narrative therapies to dismiss negative thoughts, learn to stop comparing yourself to others and to be a happier mum. As mums, we've all had that feeling of "not being good enough", not measuring up to expectations of how we should be doing - where parenting is concerned this is a really unhelpful trap to fall into, and doesn't help you or your children. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, guilt and failure. Especially if you're attaining to be an unrealistic figure: Supermum.What if you were able to dwell on the good stuff rather than the bad? To have confidence in your decisions, trust your gut, and let go of your skewed vision of 'perfect parenting'? The key is to find a way to navigate through any unhelpful thought patterns, to find a more positive, healthier outlook.This is a book for those seeking to find that shift in perception: to turn around your negative mindset, to view your own achievements in a different light, to be kinder to yourself. It uses CBT, mindfulness and other established therapies to help you to rebuild your confidence in your own parenting style and drown out the niggling competitive doubts. The sooner you do this, the sooner you can enjoy parenting your kids, and they will thank you for it. Embracing the imperfect, being good enough. With easy-to-follow activities combining a blend of other psychological strategies, the book walks you through exactly how to unpick your bad thinking habits. Author Anya Hayes and clinical psychologist Dr Rachel Andrew give you in-the-moment solutions to common parenting flashpoints, as well as enabling you to create robust, positive and flexible ways to approach parenting decisions in the future.
£12.99
Luath Press Ltd Onlyness: Exploring the Predicament of the Only
Book SynopsisKillick illustrates this book with a series of vignettes taken from his own experience as an only child. It follows him as he grows up, featuring moments both pivotal and seemingly mundane. Onlyness explores the nature of what it means to grow up as an only child, and the ongoing effect that the only child's experiences have on his or her adult life.Trade Review.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group Drinking Custard: The Diary of a Confused Mum
Book Synopsis'Warning: so funny, even the strongest pelvic floors will be tested' - Net Mums'A very funny, honest look at the ups and downs of parenting. I absolutely loved it.' - Emily Dean, host of Walking the Dog'Lucy, a favourite comic of mine, manages to shed new light on something so universal. Her reaction to parenting is ridiculously refreshing and loaded with guilty laugh out loud honesty. After the school run, I implore you to pick a page, any page, then realise you're not alone. A gentle funny stroke of parenting genius' - Johnny Vegas'As a mum of two girls, I was nodding, laughing and emotional. I recognised so much of Lucy's journey in my own... I really loved it.' YolanDa Brown, BBC Loose EndsFrom TV's award-winning comedy mum and the writer of Hullraisers, Lucy Beaumont, comes her hilarious debut on the trials and tribulations of motherhood.Known for her sharp, witty and surreal view on everyday life, Lucy shares the unpredictable craziness of being a mum in this brilliant and laugh-out-loud 'mumoir'. Mums everywhere will recognise the madness of it all. Like when Lucy was hospitalised during her third trimester with chest pains but it turned out to be a burrito. Or when she was so tired at the park she forgot her own child's name. Heart-warming and laugh-out-loud funny, Drinking Custard also captures Lucy's marriage to comedian Jon Richardson, as they navigate Lucy's raging pregnancy hormones and balk at pram prices together.Get ready to make room on mum's bookshelf for Drinking Custard to sit alongside other mum classics such as Why Mummy Drinks, Hurrah For Gin! and The Unmumsy Mum.
£12.34
Corambaaf Adoption Now
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£13.46
John Catt Educational Ltd The Good Parent Educator: What every parent
Book SynopsisHow can you help your children do well at school and beyond? It’s a question millions of parents are asking themselves as they go to ever greater lengths to secure the best education results for their children. By the time they leave home, many parents will spend 10,000 days trying to help their children prepare for adulthood. Here for the first time are the essential evidence-informed tips to make you an effective parent educator. The Good Parent Educator provides the tools that will turn excessive parenting into effective learning. Whether it is helping children learn to read or revise, engaging with teachers, paying for private tutors, choosing a school, or deciding which degree or apprenticeship to apply for, this is the must-have expert guide. It reveals what really matters in education, debunking the many education myths and misconceptions that can harm children’s learning. Enabling parents to focus on effective uses of their time will lead to better outcomes, but also to a more balanced life. Based on the findings of thousands of studies, but also filled with personal parenting stories, the book’s ultimate aim is to empower children through education so they become independent thinkers ready to prosper in the world.
£14.99
BenBella Books The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising
Book SynopsisWe all want our children to reach their fullest potential—to be smart and well adjusted, and to make a difference in the world. We wonder why, for some people, success seems to come so naturally. Could the secret be how they were parented? This book unveils how parenting helped shape some of the most fascinating people you will ever encounter, by doing things that almost any parent can do. You don't have to be wealthy or influential to ensure your child reaches their greatest potential. What you do need is commitment—and the strategies outlined in this book. In The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Harvard economist Ronald Ferguson, named in a New York Times profile as the foremost expert on the US educational "achievement gap," along with award-winning journalist Tatsha Robertson, reveal an intriguing blueprint for helping children from all types of backgrounds become successful adults. Informed by hundreds of interviews, the book includes never-before-published insights from the "How I was Parented Project" at Harvard University, which draws on the varying life experiences of 120 Harvard students. Ferguson and Robertson have isolated a pattern with eight roles of the "Master Parent" that make up the Formula: the Early Learning Partner, the Flight Engineer, the Fixer, the Revealer, the Philosopher, the Model, the Negotiator, and the GPS Navigational Voice. The Formula combines the latest scientific research on child development, learning, and brain growth and illustrates with life stories of extraordinary individuals—from the Harvard-educated Ghanian entrepreneur who, as the young child of a rural doctor, was welcomed in his father's secretive late-night political meetings; to the nation's youngest state-wide elected official, whose hardworking father taught him math and science during grueling days on the family farm in Kentucky; to the DREAMer immigration lawyer whose low-wage mother pawned her wedding ring to buy her academically outstanding child a special flute. The Formula reveals strategies on how you—regardless of race, class, or background—can help your children become the best they can be and shows ways to maximize their chances for happy and purposeful lives.Trade Review"If you are a parent or plan to be, read this book. You'll learn what you can do—and there is a lot you can do—to help your child succeed in the fullest sense of the word. Beautifully written, impeccably crafted. I loved it."—Angela Duckworth"The Formula is for all parents who want to be powerful advocates and strategic partners for their kids. Refreshingly practical, it unpacks what parents of high-achieving adults did to help their children be successful and happy. I recognize so many of these traits in my wonderful parents." —Dr. Bridget Terry Long, Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education "With over 40 years of education experience, I have learned that a child's success isn't solely dependent on grades or standardized tests. Success, starts first and foremost at home, with parents that support an intrinsic motivation for their children to reach their fullest potential. However, just as children have different learning styles, parents, as well, have different parenting styles. The Formula masterfully combines the latest research with compelling, real-life stories and introduces us to different parenting styles and provides a formula for teaching, motivating, and empowering successful children." —John D. Couch, Apple's first VP of Education and coauthor of Rewiring Education The Formula pursues an important question that social scientists, preoccupied with explaining the problematic outcomes of childhood, seldom address: the role parents play in developing children—regardless of their race, class, or national origin—who become extraordinarily successful in life. Ferguson and Robertson's compelling analysis of data collected on the life stories of interesting people who change the world is a must-read." —William Julius Wilson, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsContents Introduction Chapter 1. The Mystery of SuccessThe Black BoxAn Investigation into SuccessMasters of the FormulaChapter 2. What We Mean by SuccessPurpose + Agency + Smarts = Fully RealizedProdigies versus the Products of the FormulaWho Our Achievers Are and How We Chose Them Chapter 3. The FormulaThe Incredible Life of Jarell LeeThe Formula: The Eight Roles of Master ParentingParenting Styles: What Is Different About the Formula? Chapter 4. The StrategistsThe Strange and Strategic Parenting of Lisa SonWhy Esther Wojcicki Raised the Smartest Girls in the WorldMs. Badger’s Holographic Ideal Chapter 5. The Early-Learning Partner (Role #1)Rob Humble’s Moment of TruthThe Science of PlayTeaching a Baby to Read: The Early-Lead EffectThe Girl Raised by a Village of Teenagers Chapter 6. The Flight Engineer (Role #2)Masters Monitor and Manage (Even from the White House)Asserting Authority: “You Will Respect My Child”Knowing When (Not) to Step In: “You Can Deal with Your Teacher This Time” Chapter 7. SiblingsCautionary TalesThe Receptive ChildIs Your Oldest Child Really Smarter, or Were You Just Tired with the Rest of Them? Chapter 8. The Fixer (Role #3)The Fixer to the Rescue Vigilance: How One Mother Deconstructed the SATSacrifice: Dad Says, “We Need to Leave—Now!”Resourcefulness: The Girl Who Needed a Flute Chapter 9. The Revealer (Role #4)Albert Einstein’s Master ParentsThe Art of Supplementing EducationExposure to the World—and Harsh Realities Chapter 10. The Philosopher (Role #5)The Preschooler Who Debated Aristotle in the BathtubWhat the Philosopher Creates, Part 1: Bree Newsome’s MissionWhat the Philosopher Creates, Part 2: Jarell Lee’s Purpose Chapter 11. The Model (Role #6)A Ripple EffectWhen the Past Provides the ModelTracing Family Mindset Chapter 12. The Negotiator (Role #7)Bringing a Child to the Bargaining TableNegotiators, not PushoversMaster Parent versus Tiger ParentIs the Formula the Superior American Style of Parenting? Chapter 13. Mastering HurdlesSuccess MindsetHow “Gritty” Ryan Quarles Found a Way to WinMaggie Masters a Memory SlipThe Future News Anchor Who Stuttered Chapter 14. The GPS (Role #8)The Navigational Voice in Their HeadThe GPS and the Fully Realized Human BeingThe Achievers as Parents Conclusion: The Formula’s SecretAcknowledgmentsNotesIndexAbout the Authors
£18.99
Birthmoon Creations Vitamin K and the Newborn
£13.93
BoD - Books on Demand Selbstregulation für Kinder
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Sociall en Cultureel Planbureau Towards Tolerance: Exploring Changes and
Book SynopsisThis report describes trends and differences in attitudes to homosexuality in Europe. Which are the countries where acceptance is increasing--or declining? Which countries can currently be described as tolerant, and in which countries are there clear limits to that tolerance? And which factors underlie these differences? SCP answers these questions by drawing on large European datasets.
£24.99
The University of Chicago Press Growing Each Other Up When Our Children Become
Book SynopsisFrom growing their children, parents grow themselves, learning the lessons their children teach. Growing up, then, is as much a developmental process of parenthood as it is of childhood. While countless books have been written about the challenges of parenting, nearly all of them position the parent as instructor and support-giver, the child as learner and in need of direction. But the parent-child relationship is more complicated and reciprocal; over time it transforms in remarkable, surprising ways. As our children grow up, and we grow older, what used to be a one-way flow of instruction and support, from parent to child, becomes instead an exchange. We begin to learn from them. The lessons parents learn from their offspring voluntarily and involuntarily, with intention and serendipity, often through resistance and struggle are embedded in their evolving relationships and shaped by the rapidly transforming world around them. With Growing Each Other Up, Macarthur Prize winning sociolo
£22.80
Columbia University Press Family Wisdom
Book SynopsisA collection of reflections on all aspects of family life from around the world. The book covers the passage of life, connections within the family, everyday dramas, and issues such as the media, racism, sexism and working mothers. It also contains advice from contemporary experts.
£64.00
Yale University Press The Yale Guide to Childrens Nutrition
Book SynopsisWhat is the healthiest diet for an infant? What constitutes a nutritious school lunch? - this text, written by doctors, dieticians, nurses and social workers, answers such questions. It presents information and guidelines about childhood nutrition and includes recipes from famous chefs.
£51.95
Yale University Press Raising Henry
Book SynopsisRachel Adams' life had always gone according to plan. Everything changed with the birth of her second child, Henry. Just minutes after he was born, doctors told her that Henry had Down syndrome. In this book, she chronicles the first three years of Henry's life and her own transformative experience of becoming the mother of a disabled child.Trade Review"An important, hopeful book."—Susannah Meadows, New York Times"In this quietly moving memoir, Adams writes about coming to terms with her son's diagnosis, education, limitations, and identity. . . . Generous and honest."—Boston Globe"In this quietly moving memoir, Adams writes about coming to terms with her son's diagnosis, education, limitations, and identity. . . . Generous and honest, Adams politely rejects some of the frames others want to put on her family. Henry isn't an angel, she isn't a saint."—Boston GlobeWinner of the 2014 Delta Kappa Gamma Society's Educator's Award“This is a terrific book—gorgeously written, beautifully realized.”—Michael Bérubé, author of Life as We Know It: A Father, a Family, and an Exceptional Child“. . . this book is a composite of the challenges and enjoyments of the first few years of a child with special needs and the family. . . . very useful for parents, family members, but also professionals including physicians, nurses, therapists, and genetic counselors.”—Fran Hickey, M.D., Director of the Sie Center for Down Syndrome, Colorado Children’s Hospital“Adams succeeds in the difficult task of rendering intensely personal material in a way that makes any reader reflect on larger cultural questions . . . This book should be mandatory reading for all medical students, especially those entering the fields of obstetrics and gynecology.”—Georgina Kleege, author of Sight Unseen and Blind Rage: Letters to Helen Keller"Rachel Adams’ Raising Henry: A Memoir of Motherhood, Disability, and Discovery is a must-read, moving, thought-provoking, important. I highly recommend."—Jon Colman, President, National Down Syndrome Society "Raising Henry is not just a forthright and poetic family chronicle; it is a provocative exploration of Down syndrome, disability, and what it means to be human. Adams is feisty, compassionate, and brilliant."—Penny Wolfson, author of Moonrise: One Family, Genetic Identity and Muscular Dystrophy
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WW Norton & Co 8 Keys to Raising the Quirky Child
Book SynopsisTips and strategies for parents of kids who are "different" to the rest.Trade Review"There is no black and white dividing line between geeks, nerds, and the quirky, and mild autism or Asperger's. A few autistic traits can provide advantages-too many, a handicap. Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, and many famous musicians, if they were born today, might well receive an "autism" label in today's school system. Some kids are just quirky, and Eight Keys to Raising a Quirky Child will help those children succeed." -- Temple Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain and Thinking in Pictures
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WW Norton & Co 8 Keys to Old School Parenting for ModernDay
Book SynopsisRaising secure and confident children using the best parenting practices.Trade Review"Parents seeking good expert advice about how best to raise their children will benefit from this invaluable and singularly creative resource. In 8 Keys to Old-School Parenting for Modern-Day Families, Michael Mascolo uses his deep knowledge of contemporary scientific theory and research to provide clear and wise recommendations that will enhance parenting and positively impact the lives of children. Accessibly written, the pathways the author presents for effective parenting will give parents the intellectual and behavioral tools they need to optimize their children's development." -- Richard M. Lerner, PhD, Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science, Director, Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, Tufts University "An enlightening, engaging, and informative guide to parenting. This book offers a thorough examination of the literature and insightful illustrations to support the significance of parental attitude and action on the dynamic nature of the parent-child relationship, providing testimony to the longevity and success of parenting that combines nurturance and high expectations. A must-read for parents, grandparents, child psychologists, educators, and child-care providers." -- Dante Cicchetti, PhD, McKnight Presidential Chair and William Harris Professor, Institute of Child Development and Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota "Michael Mascolo's 8 Keys to Old School Parenting for Modern-Day Families may be the most valuable parenting book of the 21st Century. In this wise and balanced book, Mascolo offers parents realistic ways to cultivate character strengths that children will need for success and good citizenship in today's world. Based in solid scientific research findings, the book is bold in taking on recent cultural misdirections. Mascolo's book is a gift to contemporary parents everywhere." -- William Damon, Professor of Education at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence
£17.58
WW Norton & Co Creating Compassionate Kids Essential
Book SynopsisYoung children can surprise us with tough questions. Tominey's essential guide teaches us how to answer them and foster compassion along the way.
£17.09
John Wiley & Sons Inc Childhood Speech Language and Listening Problems
Book SynopsisChildhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems aims to answer the questions many parents ask themselves as they try to make sense of their developing child's problems with speech and language.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments v Introduction 1 Part I What You Should Know and How to Get Help 5 1 Speech, Language, and Listening: How They Develop 7 What Is Speech? 8 What Is Language? 9 What Is Listening? 11 How Do Children Learn to Communicate? 12 Speech, Language, and Listening Milestones 13 2 Does Your Child Need Help? The Warning Signs 22 When to Get Help 22 Warning Signs to Look For 26 3 Having Your Child Evaluated 36 Whom to See 36 Where to Go 38 The Evaluation (aka the Assessment) 45 Special Considerations:Testing Infants and Preschoolers 56 4 After the Evaluation: Understanding Report Jargon and the IEP 59 The Numbers Used to Measure Performance 59 After the Evaluation: Using Public School Services in the United States 62 Options for Speech and Language Therapy 66 Part II Speech, Language, and Listening Problems 73 5 Understanding Speech Problems 75 Stuttering 76 Common Pronunciation Problems 81 Common Voice Problems 117 6 Understanding Language Problems 125 Your Baby’s First Words 126 Toddlers and Preschoolers with Delayed Speech or Language 128 When Learning New Words Comes Slowly: Vocabulary Problems 144 The “Him Not Talkin’ Right” Child: Morphological and Syntax Problems 159 The “Whatchamacallit, Um, Thing Over There” Child: A Word Retrieval Problem 167 The “I Don’t Know How to Explain It” Child: Sequencing, Referential, and Divergent Language Problems 176 Social Language and Playing: When Something’s Just Not Right 186 7 Understanding Listening (Auditory) Problems 203 The “What? Did You Say Something?” Child: A Central Auditory Processing Problem 204 The “I Forgot What You Said” Child: An Auditory Memory Problem 220 The “I Don’t Understand What I’m Supposed to Do” Child: A Language Processing Problem (AKA Receptive Language Delay) 229 8 Causes and Associated Conditions 242 Common Causes of Speech, Language, and Listening Problems 243 Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Hearing Impairment, and Other Special Conditions 253 9 Answers to Your Questions 275 Appendix A Resources 296 Appendix B Suggested Reading 300 Index 303
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Growing Up with Diabetes
Book SynopsisA chance to step into your child's shoes. When your child was diagnosed with diabetes your first priority was probably to learn everything you could about diabetes and how to manage it.Table of ContentsDiabetes "Hurts" Parents More Than Kids. Education and Attitude: Equal Partners. Getting on with Life. The Importance of Social Involvement and Support. Working Through Frustrations. A Declaration of Independence. Appendices. Index.
£14.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Nutrition in Early Life
Book SynopsisFocuses on good nutrition for and during pregnancy, in low birth weight infants, and during infancy. This book deals with health prevention issues for the younger population. It is suitable for those seeking to apply science in support of a successful pregnancy and in the prevention of nutritional problems during foetal and early post natal life.Trade Review"…it will be indispensable to all those involved in this area of nutrition…" (Dietetics Today, March 2003) "...Would I recommend it? Oh yes: it should be read or consulted by all whose research or clinical practice involves growth and nutrition in early life." (Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, May 2003) "...this book will also provide a fascinating and valuable resource for all healthcare professionals working in the fields of maternal and infant nutrition" (Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, No.6, 2003)Table of ContentsGrowth, development and body composition (Dickerson). Pre- and periconceptual nutrition (Coad). Maternal physiology and nutrition (Forsum). Physiological and nutritional aspects of the placenta (Symonds, Budge and Stephenson). Lifestyle and maternal health interactions between mother and foetus (Ibrahim and Forsyth). The foetus at birth: maternal and foetal preparations for postnatal development (McNabb). Foetal, infant and childhood growth and adult health (Godfrey and Barker). Nutrition in infancy (Wever and Prentice). Complementary feeding for the full-term infant (Sritharan and Morgan). Nutrition of the low-birth-weight and very-low-birth-weight infant (King and Harrison). Nutrition in childhood (Poskitt)., Practical advice on food and nutrition for the mother, infant and child (Lawson). Index.
£104.36
Baker Publishing Group Digital Detox
Book SynopsisYour kids are grumpy, irritable, and inattentive when they don't have their screens--but how do you fix it? In this shame-free book, you'll learn to apply all of Molly DeFrank's digital detox secrets with her 14-day kickstart plan, and you will be equipped with all the simple and practical tools that you will need to continue for a lifetime.
£11.39
University of British Columbia Press Working Mothers and the Child Care Dilemma A
Book SynopsisAs a deeply researched history, Working Mothers and the Child Care Dilemma reveals how, for over 100 years, a persistent political uneasiness with the role of mothers in the workforce has contributed to the lack of affordable, quality child care services in British Columbia.Trade ReviewReading Pasolli’s extensively documented book is a sobering exploration of twentieth and twenty-first century policies guided by familiar rhetoric about why mothers partnered with male breadwinners should not work and why mothers without breadwinners should work (in low-wage jobs) to redeem themselves … In the end, Pasolli’s history of childcare policy in British Columbia tells us that out-of-home childcare is a radical claim that requires a paradigmatic shift in thinking about working mothers and the ‘‘contested nature of social citizenship.’’ -- Rachel Langford, Ryerson University * Pacific Historical Review *Much more than connecting the chronological dots (which is itself an important achievement), Pasolli provides an analytical explanation for the rather discouraging continuities that shaped decades of public debate and marginalized the childcare and employment needs of women and families … A smart book on an issue we continue to wrestle with, and the sole monograph on the topic from a historian’s perspective, it will find its way on to many bookshelves. -- Esyllt W. Jones, University of Manitoba * BC Studies *To assemble this impeccable book, Lisa Pasolli has formulated impressive questions … Readers … will be interested to discover how contemporary debates over the importance of early education, and over the educational disadvantages of parents and workers who bore the consequences of the deficiencies of child care, became part and parcel of The Child Care Dilemma. -- Dominique Marshall, Carleton University * Historical Studies in Education *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 “A proper independent spirit”: The Vancouver City Crèche, 1909–202 “Self help is to be encouraged to the fullest extent”: Working Mothers and the State in the Interwar Years3 “It takes real mothers and real homes to make real children”: Child Care Debates during and after the Second World War4 “The working mother is here to stay”: The Making of Provincial Child Care Policy in the 1960s5 “Talkin’ Day Care Blues”: Feminist Child Care Battles in the 1960s and 1970s6 “The feeling lingers that day care just isn’t nice”: Provincial and National Child Care Politics since the Mid-1970sConclusionNotes; Bibliography; Index
£69.70
John Wiley & Sons Inc Helping Your Child Cope with Depression and
Book SynopsisWritten primarily for parents and families, but also for educators and helping professionals, this book reveals how to communicate with a depressed child, what situations can cause a child or teenager to attempt suicide, what signs to look out for, how to determine the risk, and how to intervene.Table of ContentsDo Kids Kill Themselves? Looking at Suicide. Just a Bad Mood? Looking at Depression. Death through a Child's Eyes. Myths and Misinformation about Suicide. Is My Child Depressed? My Child--Suicide? Stress. Talking, Listening, Communicating. Parenting Skills. Intervention: What to Do When... After the Suicide Attempt.
£18.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Gay Fathers
Book SynopsisExplores a group caught betwen the homosexual and heterosexualworlds This greatly expanded edition of Gay Fathers contains a wealth ofnew real-life stories and up-to-date information that celebratesthe power of gay fatherhood. Inspiring, definitive, scientificallyresearched, and experientially based, this thoroughly updatedvolume offers the most current data and concrete suggestions fordealing with the myriad and complex issues of gay parenting. GayFathers is the definitive resource for the more than one milliongay fathers and their families and loved ones living in the UnitedStates and Canada.Trade Review"For gay men who have struggled to create a family in a world ofbias and obstacles, this book is a wonderful tribute to thechallenges and joys of parenting. Gay Fathers is a wonderful,honest tribute to fathers who have overcome all odds to make thisworld a better place for our children, an essential book for gayfathers and those who are considering parenthood." (C. Ray Drew,executive director, Family Pride Coalition) "Gay Fathers, which was a wonderful contribution to the developmentof knowledge about gay men when it was first printed a decade ago,is even better in its new and revised form. Utilizing rich caseexamples, Bob Barret and Bryan Robinson give voice to a group thathas for too long been ignored. In their examination of the manyfaces of gay fatherhood, the authors permit the reader to fullyconsider the complexity of what it means to be a gay father."(Gerald P. Mallon, assistant professor, Hunter College School ofSocial Work, New York)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction and Overview. Gay Fathers: Myths and Realities. The Many Faces of Gay Fatherhood. Children of Gay Fathers. Gay Male Relationships, Spiritual Issues, and GayGrandfathers. Parents and Wives of Gay Fathers. Problems in Studying Gay Fathers. Appendix. References. The Authors. Index.
£18.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Does My Child Have Autism
Book SynopsisDoes My Child Have Autism? is a question so many parents are asking themselves today. Is he avoiding eye contact? Why can't she talk? Is my child's development normal or does he have an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Parents know that if their child is somewhere on that spectrum, they need to intervene as early as possible to maximize the benefits of early intervention. This groundbreaking book, by one of the foremost experts, teachers, and clinicians in the field, provides a guide for parents about what to look for at home at twenty-four months or even earlier, what to do, and how to get the right kind of help from doctors, counselors, therapists, and other professionals.Trade Review" … gives advice on how to spot the traits of autism in a child and how to get the right help from doctors, counsellors, therapists and other professionals." (Children now, April 2006)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. What Exactly Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? 2. What Should I Look For? 3. The Early Diagnostic Process. 4. Early Intervention Is Your Child's Best Hope for the Future. 5. Working with Your Child at Home. Epilogue. Appendix A. Diagnostic Criteria for Autistic Disorder. Appendix B. Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT). Notes. Resources. About the Authors. Index.
£12.59
Gallaudet University Press,U.S. Speak to Me
Book SynopsisThis compelling true-life story deals with a single parent making the discovery that her 1-year-old son is deaf.
£16.27
Johns Hopkins University Press Childrens Medicines
Book SynopsisMost parents have worried about the side effects and possible long-term consequences of administering a particular medication to their child. The medication may be available over-the-counter, like cough syrup, or it may be prescribed by a doctor, like an antibiotic. Parents want to know: Is the medication safe? Is it effective? Will it help my child? A pediatric pharmacist for nearly thirty years, Edward A. Bell has spent his career listening carefully to parents' concerns. In Children's Medicines, Bell draws on the latest scientific information, coupled with his experience in hospital and clinic settings, as a university professor, and as a parent, to answer questions about whether, when, and what medications to give to infants, children, and teenagers. Bell touches on practical issues of medication administration and explores areas of particular concern for parents. Inside the book, readers will find* information to help parents weigh the benefits and risks of medicines * an explaTrade Review[Children's Medicines] provides information and insights in a concise and informative way that will support obtaining the knowledge required and skills needed to more comfortable in making decisions on the role and use of medicines for your children—Nursing TimesTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. The Science of Medicines for Children Chapter 2. The Art and Practicality of Giving Medicine to Children Chapter 3. Over-the-Counter, Herbal, Supplement, and Vitamin Products Chapter 4. Medicines Used to Treat Depression and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Chapter 5. Vaccines Chapter 6. Getting Reliable Information about Medicines: The Internet and Your Pharmacist Appendixes A. Maternal Medications and Breastfeeding B. Giving Medicine in Your Child's Nose, Ear, and Eye References Index
£18.05
New York University Press Contested Americans
Book SynopsisHonorable Mention, Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book Award, given by the Latino/a Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association2023 C. Wright Mills Award FinalistReveals the impossible choices and downright terror mixed-status families often face for their lovedonesLiving in a mixed-status immigrant family might mean that your grandmother could be deported at any moment, your son could be arrested at work, or your mother's deportation hearing is postponedagain. Such uncertainty and fear are the reality of life for mixed-status familiesthose that include both undocumented immigrants and US citizens. In Contested Americans, Cassaundra Rodriguez explores how members of mixed-status families experience and articulate belonging in the United States. The sixteen million people in the US who fall under this classification share the fear of a family member's possible deportation or the anxiety of leaving behind a child oTrade ReviewTheoretically compelling, rigorously researched, and compellingly argued, Contested Americans shines a bright light on contemporary US immigration and Latino families’ efforts to carve out a space within the political and cultural fabric of the nation. Cassaundra Rodriguez is a bold new voice in immigration scholarship whose ideas will have resonance for some time to come. * Roberto G. Gonzales, author of Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in America *Contested Americans underscores the in-between legal boundaries navigated by the adult children of mixed families. Through vivid accounts, Rodriguez presents the poignant story of both privileges and responsibility as these citizens are impacted by changing immigration policies and discrimination. A must-read for immigration and family scholars * Mary Romero, author of Introducing Intersectionality *A comprehensive and compelling analysis of the impact of immigration laws and policies on the lives of the adult citizen children of undocumented immigrants. Rodriguez masterfully argues that these young adults experience multigenerational punishment as their parents’ truncated path to legality fuels anxiety, unloads economic and emotional responsibility, and challenges their own birthright claims to national membership. Using a rich methodology, deep analysis, and a solid theoretical stance, Rodriguez’s powerful and engaging narrative reveals the continuous limits of citizenship for US-born members of mixed-status families. * Nilda Flores-González, author of Citizens but Not Americans *Contested Americans takes readers deep into the dreams, struggles, and survival strategies of Mexican mixed-status families in Los Angeles. Through powerful and humanizing prose, Rodriguez shows the ways in which US-citizen young adults navigate family illegality while maintaining a commitment to their loved ones and resisting racism and anti-immigrant policies. Clearly and beautifully written, and infused with novel insights about contemporary immigrant family life. * Leah Schmalzbauer, co-author of Immigrant Families *Rodriguez’s engaging, captivating, and straightforward writing style makes this book accessible and relatable to the educators (including those teaching urban studies), social workers, researchers, and anyone who wants to learn more about immigrants, especially mixed-status families. This book can be a powerful resource for shaping immigration and other urban policies prioritizing family unity. * Journal of Urban Affairs *
£66.60
New York University Press Contested Americans
Book SynopsisHonorable Mention, Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book Award, given by the Latino/a Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association2023 C. Wright Mills Award FinalistReveals the impossible choices and downright terror mixed-status families often face for their lovedonesLiving in a mixed-status immigrant family might mean that your grandmother could be deported at any moment, your son could be arrested at work, or your mother's deportation hearing is postponedagain. Such uncertainty and fear are the reality of life for mixed-status familiesthose that include both undocumented immigrants and US citizens. In Contested Americans, Cassaundra Rodriguez explores how members of mixed-status families experience and articulate belonging in the United States. The sixteen million people in the US who fall under this classification share the fear of a family member's possible deportation or the anxiety of leaving behind a child oTrade ReviewTheoretically compelling, rigorously researched, and compellingly argued, Contested Americans shines a bright light on contemporary US immigration and Latino families’ efforts to carve out a space within the political and cultural fabric of the nation. Cassaundra Rodriguez is a bold new voice in immigration scholarship whose ideas will have resonance for some time to come. * Roberto G. Gonzales, author of Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in America *Contested Americans underscores the in-between legal boundaries navigated by the adult children of mixed families. Through vivid accounts, Rodriguez presents the poignant story of both privileges and responsibility as these citizens are impacted by changing immigration policies and discrimination. A must-read for immigration and family scholars * Mary Romero, author of Introducing Intersectionality *A comprehensive and compelling analysis of the impact of immigration laws and policies on the lives of the adult citizen children of undocumented immigrants. Rodriguez masterfully argues that these young adults experience multigenerational punishment as their parents’ truncated path to legality fuels anxiety, unloads economic and emotional responsibility, and challenges their own birthright claims to national membership. Using a rich methodology, deep analysis, and a solid theoretical stance, Rodriguez’s powerful and engaging narrative reveals the continuous limits of citizenship for US-born members of mixed-status families. * Nilda Flores-González, author of Citizens but Not Americans *Contested Americans takes readers deep into the dreams, struggles, and survival strategies of Mexican mixed-status families in Los Angeles. Through powerful and humanizing prose, Rodriguez shows the ways in which US-citizen young adults navigate family illegality while maintaining a commitment to their loved ones and resisting racism and anti-immigrant policies. Clearly and beautifully written, and infused with novel insights about contemporary immigrant family life. * Leah Schmalzbauer, co-author of Immigrant Families *Rodriguez’s engaging, captivating, and straightforward writing style makes this book accessible and relatable to the educators (including those teaching urban studies), social workers, researchers, and anyone who wants to learn more about immigrants, especially mixed-status families. This book can be a powerful resource for shaping immigration and other urban policies prioritizing family unity. * Journal of Urban Affairs *
£22.79
New York University Press Queer Childhoods
Book SynopsisExplores how the institutional management of children's sexualities in boarding schools affected children's future social, political, and economic opportunities Tracing the US's investment in disciplining minoritarian sexualities since the late nineteenth century, Mary Zaborskis focuses on a ubiquitous but understudied figure: the queer child. Queer Childhoods examines the lived and literary experiences of children who attended reform schools, schools for the blind, African American industrial schools, and Native American boarding schools. In mapping the institutional terrain of queer childhoods in educational settings of the late nineteenth- and twentieth-century, the book offers an original archive of children's sexual and embodied experiences. Zaborskis argues that these boarding schoolsdesigned to segregate racialized, criminalized, and disabled children from mainstream cultureproduced new forms of childhood. These childhoods have secured American futures in which inTrade ReviewA fierce and brilliant book. Mary Zaborskis argues that the U.S. and Canadian states queered minoritarian populations in order to unfit them for full citizenship. Deep in the archives of industrial schools, Native American boarding schools, and schools for the blind, Zaborskis demonstrates that these institutions targeted the sexuality of Black, Native, poor, and disabled students, preparing them for futures that would never come to pass. By attending to the experiences of actual children caught up in this biopolitical project, Queer Childhoods challenges pieties about education, the Child, and a queer future untroubled by these violent legacies of exclusion. -- Heather K. Love, University of PennsylvaniaSmart and provocative. Mary Zaborskis grapples with a history emergent in queer theory. How did specific institutions queer children against their will, for almost two centuries? That is, how were children from minoritized backgrounds ‘sexually othered’—made ‘strange,’ thus queer—so that they could be forced into normalizing scenes that guaranteed their failure to assimilate to norms? Here, the act of ‘queering’ is not to be embraced. It’s a barbed dynamic that aims to manage lives and threaten certain futures. What a rending read—riveting and necessary. -- Kathryn Bond Stockton, author of The Queer Child, or Growing Sideways in the Twentieth Century
£66.60
New York University Press Queer Childhoods
Book SynopsisExplores how the institutional management of children's sexualities in boarding schools affected children's future social, political, and economic opportunities Tracing the US's investment in disciplining minoritarian sexualities since the late nineteenth century, Mary Zaborskis focuses on a ubiquitous but understudied figure: the queer child. Queer Childhoods examines the lived and literary experiences of children who attended reform schools, schools for the blind, African American industrial schools, and Native American boarding schools. In mapping the institutional terrain of queer childhoods in educational settings of the late nineteenth- and twentieth-century, the book offers an original archive of children's sexual and embodied experiences. Zaborskis argues that these boarding schoolsdesigned to segregate racialized, criminalized, and disabled children from mainstream cultureproduced new forms of childhood. These childhoods have secured American futures in which inTrade ReviewA fierce and brilliant book. Mary Zaborskis argues that the U.S. and Canadian states queered minoritarian populations in order to unfit them for full citizenship. Deep in the archives of industrial schools, Native American boarding schools, and schools for the blind, Zaborskis demonstrates that these institutions targeted the sexuality of Black, Native, poor, and disabled students, preparing them for futures that would never come to pass. By attending to the experiences of actual children caught up in this biopolitical project, Queer Childhoods challenges pieties about education, the Child, and a queer future untroubled by these violent legacies of exclusion. -- Heather K. Love, University of PennsylvaniaSmart and provocative. Mary Zaborskis grapples with a history emergent in queer theory. How did specific institutions queer children against their will, for almost two centuries? That is, how were children from minoritized backgrounds ‘sexually othered’—made ‘strange,’ thus queer—so that they could be forced into normalizing scenes that guaranteed their failure to assimilate to norms? Here, the act of ‘queering’ is not to be embraced. It’s a barbed dynamic that aims to manage lives and threaten certain futures. What a rending read—riveting and necessary. -- Kathryn Bond Stockton, author of The Queer Child, or Growing Sideways in the Twentieth Century
£22.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc How to Talk to Your Kids About Really Important
Book SynopsisCharles E. Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo's classic guide offers parents, teachers, counselors, and others the help they need to find the words to talk to kids and answer their questions. The book is filled with practical advice on discussing a wide range of life's experiences with children?from family changes like moving to a new home, divorce, and remarriage to broader subjects such as child abuse and AIDS.Trade Review"A candid and honest approach to parenting. Divided into age-appropriate suggestions, this book presents simple, but meaningful ways of discussing the most difficult problems facing parents and their children today." (Frank Manginello, director of neonatology, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey) "This book is clear, factual, and authoritative. . . How to Talk to Your Kids About Really Important Things belongs on the shelf of really important books for evey parent and child health provider." (William E. Sobesky, director of psychology training, University of Colorado Health Services Center) "Parents caring for and loving children, as well as professionals working with children, will find this comprehensive, clearly-written book comforting and helpful." (Marjorie Hogan, M.D., Hennepin County Medical Center and spokesperson, American Academy of Pediatrics)Table of ContentsMAJOR CRISES AND BIG FAMILY CHANGES. Adoption, Alcoholic Parent, Death of a Loved One, Death of a Pet, Dentist or Medical Doctor Visit, Disasters--Accidents and Natural Catastrophes, Divorce, Dying Child, First Day of School, Hospital Stay, Mental Health Professional, Moving to a New Home, New Baby in the Family, Remarriage and Stepparenting, Repeating a Grade, Sleep-Away Camp. CONCERNS OF YOUTH. Death, Drug Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Homosexuality, Money and Work, Pornography, Prejudice, Puberty, Risk Taking and Failure, Santa Claus, Sex and Reproduction, Sex Play and Masturbation, Sexual Abuse, Strangers, Television and Media, Violence, War.
£17.84
Brookes Publishing Co The Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare
Book SynopsisThis book will be one of the first of its kind to combine financial planning knowledge with a focus on families who have members with disabilities. John and Cynthia have done a lot of work to transform their financial planning presentations into an accessible printed format. This book is a general guide for helping families ""plan for two generations"" (i.e., the financial planning needs of the primary caregiver and the person with disabilities). For some readers, it will relieve their anxieties about planning, and for others it will raise their awareness about the need to plan. Since every family's specific situation is unique, the book is not intended to provide a specific formula for success. However, it bridges the gap between the ultimate vision a family has for their child and the financial realities of making these dreams come true. The structure of the book follows a chronological guideline of the critical transition periods that families face. The book also focuses on identifying and protecting government benefits as well as strategies to supplement government benefits.
£26.96
Gallaudet University Press,U.S. You and Your Deaf Child
Book SynopsisThis is an instructional guide for hearing parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. It provides information on: parental feelings about hearing loss and how to cope with these feelings; family communication methods; family unity; child development; behaviour management techniques; problem-solving strategies; assistive devices; education choices; and an introduction to the deaf community.
£22.50
Gallaudet University Press,U.S. The Silent Garden: A Parent's Guide to Raising a
Book SynopsisFor over 30 years, The Silent Garden has offered parents of deaf children the support and unbiased information needed to fully realize their children's potential. This completely revised third edition is a must-have resource that will help parents navigate the complex and unique challenges they face. Accessible, practical, and, above all, open-minded, The Silent Garden educates parents quickly and thoroughly about the many conflicting points of view on what is best for their deaf children. Authors Paul W. Ogden and David H. Smith, who are both deaf, present examples and research that guide parents through often unfamiliar territory. From coping mechanisms for parents to advice on creating healthy home environments, the authors cover a range of topics that impact day-to-day actions and decision-making. The topic of communication is discussed extensively as communication access and language development are crucial not only for intellectual growth, but also for positive family and social relationships. The authors look at American Sign Language, English, and various other modes of communication available to deaf children. Different educational options are presented, and technology including the debate about cochlear implants is reviewed. Deaf children with special needs are considered here as well. Each topic is accompanied by real-life stories that offer further insight. Always encouraging, The Silent Garden empowers parents to be the best advocates for their deaf children. Throughout, the authors emphasize that each choice is highly personal, and they stress that all deaf children have the potential to lead rich, productive, and exciting lives.
£26.00
Brookes Publishing Co The Common Sense Guide to Your Child's Special
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean when a child is having difficulty with developmental milestones like walking, talking, and learning to read and write? What are the signs that a disability might be present, and what next steps can parents take to help their child? Paediatrician Louis Pellegrino gives you clear and down-to-earth answers in this new version of the trusted best seller When Your Child Has a Disability. Now streamlined and reorganised by key developmental milestones rather than by disability, this book responds perfectly to the needs of parents who don't have a diagnosis yet or want to explore challenges common across disabilities. With reassuring warmth, good humour, and candour, Dr. Pellegrino offers practical guidance on what it means and what to do next when a child struggles with speech and language development motor skills development daily living skills social skills behavioural control and attention learning and cognitive development vision, hearing, and sensory processing special medical issues Throughout the book, Dr. Pellegrino combines research-based information and guidance with vivid metaphors, jargon-busting explanations of key terms, fascinating ""pearls of wisdom,"" and engaging anecdotes from his personal and professional experience. A go-to guide for families, a highly accessible resource for professionals, and an ideal supplemental text for tomorrow's practitioners, this book will be a mainstay reference for everyone who picks it up. Keep it at your fingertips for a great developmental primer and the guidance you need to take first steps toward resolving a child's challenges.
£22.91
Brookes Publishing Co Floortime Strategies to Promote Development in
Book SynopsisHelp children and teens with social-emotional and cognitive challenges develop critical new skills with this quick-guide to the popular DIRFloortime® model. Certified DIRFloortime® experts show parents and professionals how to promote skill development through warm and playful interactions that make the most of children’s natural interests.Floortime™ is a highly effective intervention approach for children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disorders. Now there’s a step-by-step guide for parents to LEARN and professionals to TEACH the DIRFloortime® model of helping young people with social, emotional, and cognitive challenges.This guide takes the research-supported developmental approach to treatment and breaks it down into a curriculum of simple, sequenced strategies you can use right away to support the social and cognitive development of children and teens. Quick instructions and examples for each method are laid out for easy viewing in the midst of a play session. Certified DIRFloortime® experts explain the theoretical background and the basics of how to play and interact with children in ways that motivate them, make the most of their natural interests, and help them develop critical new social, emotional, and intellectual capacities. Whether you’re a professional or parent, this practical, ready-to-use Floortime™ guide is an essential addition to your intervention toolkit.WHY USE DIRFloortime®? Proven effective - research-supported, field tested, and rooted in developmental psychology Targets the key cognitive and social-emotional capacities children need to thrive in the real world (see sidebar) Promotes learning and growth through play and interaction Fosters warm, attuned parent-child relationships Meets your specific needs - apply DIRFloortime® strategies in developmental order or use them as standalone teaching tools Gives you quick catchphrases that make strategies “stick,” so you can use them anytime, anywhere Encourages caregiver self-reflection and self-awareness - a key part of helping children and teens develop their own self-reflection skills Leads to children and teens becoming joyful, spontaneous, flexible, creative, and empathic human beings PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Each DIRFloortime® strategy comes with a clear description and enlightening examples of how to apply it in a variety of real-life scenarios. The appendix walks you through 11 effective strategies for helping children and adolescents reduce challenging behaviors.Help children develop crucial skills: Regulation and Attention Social Engagement and Attachment Reciprocity Social Problem Solving Self-Awareness Empathy Imagination Emotional Thinking Logical Thinking Complex Thinking Self-Reflection
£33.96
