Child care and upbringing: advice for parents Books

Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for baby showers and for those already in the throes of parenting, Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is here to let you know that you're not alone. Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps. Everyone's favorite parenting cartoon featuring ducks presents a comprehensive view of the early parenting years in all of their maddening cuteness and sanity-depriving chaos. The new collection will include fifty comics that have appeared on the website and will feature fifty never-before-seen cartoons. Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is organized into 10 thematic chapters—including Babies: Oh Dear God, What Have we Done?; Pooping: Get Your S*** Together; and Holidays: Magic Traditions and Tragic Overeating—each of which begins with a hilarious, illustrated 500-word essay.

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Book SynopsisA powerful self help meets parenting book perfect for readers of books such as The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry and The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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Book SynopsisThe fifteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass.Danny was petrified and clung to me in desperation as I carried him to my car. Trapped in his own dark world, he couldn''t understand why his parents no longer loved or wanted him, and were sending him away.While Danny's parents have everything they could wish for in material terms, they are unable to care for their only child. This is where Cathy comes in. On a cold dark evening Danny finds a place in her home where he can be himself; away from his parents' impatience and frustration. Often in his own little world, six-year-old Danny finds it difficult to communicate, finding solace in his best friend and confidant George his rabbit.Cathy quickly becomes aware of his obsessively meticulous behaviour in addition to his love of patterns, he sees them everywhere and creates them at any opportunity in his play and also with his food. She realises that patience is the key to looking after Danny as well as her well-tried strategies for managin

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Book SynopsisAn attachment specialist and a clinical psychologist with neurobiology expertise team up to explore the brain science behind parenting.Trade Review"Brain-based parenting... tries to do something truly amazing – to explain the chemical and emotional brain mechanisms that interact to create and sustain the loving bond parents feel for our children." -- Thinking Parenting

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Book Synopsis'Funny, honest and most importantly really, really useful.' - Helen McGinn, author of The Knackered Mother's Wine ClubSo, you're losing your sh*t with your kids. You scream, you shout, you snap at them. You're cranky and irritable more often than you'd like to admit. You know how you want to parent; you want to be a calmer, more rational and intentional parent, but no matter how hard you try, you can't help it. You keep losing your sh*t.Just remember: YOU ARE NOT A BAD PARENT.How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is as honest and compassionate as it is pragmatic about helping you work through your sh*t to be a more present and positive parent. Increasingly relevant to today's parents, who are more overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked than ever before, Carla Naumburg has the antidote to the feelings of complete despair and rage. How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is a simple, accessible and humorous guide to more effective and mindful parenting.'This book is life-changing; it really will stop you from losing your sh*t with your kids!' - Esther WalkerTrade ReviewThis book is life-changing; it really will stop you from losing your sh*t with your kids! -- Esther WalkerFunny, honest and most importantly really, really useful. -- Helen McGinn, author of The Knackered Mother's Wine ClubHow to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids will make you laugh out loud, nod in agreement and cry tears of relief as you realize that you are not alone and you do have the power to make healthy changes that benefit the whole family. Highly recommended during any stage of the parenting journey. -- Katie Hurley, LCSW, author of No More Mean Girls and The Happy Kid HandbookFunny, honest and real, this is the book I needed when my kids were toddlers - and middle graders - and yesterday afternoon. Naumburg reminds me that I have to deal with my own shit to have a fighting chance at helping my kids deal with theirs and she doesn't shy away from hard truths and challenges about the process, or skimp on practical ideas for getting there. I'm going to need multiple copies of this one - one for me, and one for pretty much everyone else I know. -- KJ Dell'Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life and Loving (Almost) Every MinuteMakes you feel hugged rather than judged. By the end not only are you laughing your ass off, but you've gained a sense of self-compassion and a concrete action plan. Part self-help manual, part funny textbook (complete with helpful metaphors and saucy acronyms) and part poignant memoir, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids is a must-read for any parent! -- Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD, author of ?The Tantrum Survival Guide

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Book SynopsisJo Frost comes to the toddler rescue in this essential companion to her No. 1 bestseller, CONFIDENT TODDLER CARE.Trade ReviewA far cry from some of the fluffier child-rearing guides on the market, this is solid, practical and easy-to-follow advice. * JUNIOR *

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Book SynopsisThe No. 1 bestseller and must-have guide to confident baby and toddler care from the UK''s most trusted nanny.Jo Frost shares her wealth of knowledge and years of experience to help you raise your toddler with confidence and give him or her the best start in life. Packed with practical advice, reassurance and simple yet effective techniques to help you deal with all the challenges that raising a toddler involves, Jo will give you the confidence and the know-how to raise a happy and contented toddler. She addresses common battlegrounds, such as mealtimes, dressing, sleeping and potty training, and takes you step-by-step through her tried-and-tested techniques to deal with them simply, patiently and effectively. Jo also offers guidance on how to plan your toddler''s day hour by hour to ensure he or she is getting the right balance of stimulation and relaxation, offers support and guidance for working and single parents, and shows again and again tha

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Book Synopsis'The authentic inside track... Gripping' Lemn Sissay'An important and hugely powerful book... So inspiring, I loved The State of It' Neil Morrissey'Incredibly compelling' Denise WelchCAN WE FIX HOW WE LOOK AFTER CHILDREN IN CARE?Government cuts, unregulated care homes, inadequate staff training - campaigner and care home consultant Chris Wild has seen it all. The low standards and frequent abuse of children in care has long been a focal point of his loud message: we are failing our young people and something needs to change.Chris delves deep into the lives of care home kids, from experiences with county lines, drugs, trafficking, knife crime, gang violence to child exploitation and sexual abuse. He tells the stories of the voiceless, the children who have been left behind, compounded by his own experiences of growing up in care.How is the care system failing our young people and controlling just who and what they can become? What help do we really give children after their time in care is over, left to fend for themselves? Is it too late to fix the state of it?URGENT AND CRITICAL, THE STATE OF IT WILL BE THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK YOU READ THIS YEAR.In support of Become, the charity for children in care and young care leavers, a charity registered in England and Wales, charity number 1010518.

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Book SynopsisThe Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling Why does it feel sometimes as if our children have special powers that enable them to tune us out completely? You ask your child to do her homework, get ready for school or bedtime. You think she heard you but . . . no response. You’ve tried everything—time-outs, nagging, counting to three—and nothing seems to work. In this invaluable book, Amy McCready, founder of the popular online parenting course Positive Parenting Solutions, presents a nag-and-scream-free program for compassionately yet effectively, correcting your children’s bad behavior.McCready draws on Adlerian psychology and Positive Discipline, which focuses on the central idea that every human being has a basic need to feel connected and empowered—children being no exception to the rule. According to McCready, when this need isn’t met in positive way

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Book SynopsisAsha Phillips writes as both a child psychotherapist and a mother, using case studies as well as informal anecdotes from family and friends as illustrations. She strips away the negative associations surrounding the word ''no'' and celebrates change and setting limits as essential ingredients in development. In a new introduction, Asha Phillips explains why the idea of limits and boundaries have become ever more pertinent since the book was first published. Now with a new chapter on illness in the family, Saying No can continue to build confidence and self-esteem in both children and parents.

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Book SynopsisFrom an internationally renowned pediatrician and an eminent child psychiatrist, a guidebook that helps parents through the challenging preschool and first-grade years. Through delightful profiles of four very different children, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and Dr. Joshua D. Sparrow apply the Touchpoints Theory to each of the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional leaps that occur from ages three to six. They touch upon sibling rivalry, bedwetting, tantrums, and more. The authors also tackle unique contemporary issues including keeping a child safe from the barrage of marketing and violent games aimed at children, competition, overscheduling, and other societal pressures at large today.  Trade ReviewLittle Rock Family, February 2010 "[Brazelton's] advice is timeless." Warwick Beacon, 8/19/10 "Should be required reading for any prospective parents or child daycare providers." Brain, Child magazine, 1/29/15 "A book like this reminds us that each child is an individual and not just a symptom, disorder, or disease." (A Top 10 Book for Parenting Children with Disabilities)

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Book SynopsisWhen Rosalind Wiseman published her bestseller Queen Bees and Wannabes in 2001, it fundamentally changed the way that parents, educators and the media looked at the impact of girls'' social dynamics and created a road map for girls to develop better relationships and higher self-esteem. Now Rosalind turns her attention to the tricky terrain of Boy World. Drawing on 20 years of work with boys and her own experience as a mother of two sons, Rosalind will help parents understand their tween and teenage sons better. The book will cover such timely issues as video games, online identities and social networking sites. This is an essential manual that will help any parent build a stronger, more meaningful relationship with their son.Trade ReviewThis book is a gem. Rosalind Wiseman offers readers deep, nuanced, up-to-the-minute insight into today's boy. She explains how and why boys, in so many areas, make it easy for parents and educators to miss out on their suffering and their strength. Most important, she shows how to reach out and lift boys up without getting on their nerves Wendy Mogel, PhD, author of the New York Times bestseller The Blessing of a Skinned Knee Trying to communicate with boys - teenage boys especially -- can sometimes feel like cracking the world's most complicated secret code. What makes Ringleaders & Sidekicks so remarkable is how thoroughly it decrypts boy-world language. It allows us to really connect with boys. If you want to understand what's in your son's head, read this book! Michael Gurian, New York Times bestselling author of The Wonder of Boys Ringleaders & Sidekicks maps the foreign territory of boys' social and interior emotional lives as deftly and compassionately as Wiseman's earlier book on girls. With clear analysis and down-to-earth practical advice, this book will guide many many conversations between parents and their sons Michael Kimmel, author of Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men Rosalind Wiseman brings a distinctive perspective and voice to whatever issue she takes up. She did it in Queen Bees and Wannabes. Now she's done it again, revealing the inner workings of 'Boy World.' I found the book insightful and useful, as both a father to sons and as a professional working with violent youth who must deal with the most serious life issues facing other people's sons. James Garbarino, PhD, author of Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them Don't even try parenting, teaching or coaching a boy without reading Wiseman's book - a field manual that you'll absolutely need if you wish to enter the strange and wondrous world of guys Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail: Saving Our Sons from an Educational System That's Leaving Them Behind The world bombards boys with confusing and destructive messages - the net result is the creation of characters instead of young men with character. Ringleaders & Sidekicks will help parents, teachers, and coaches understand young boys and make a difference in their lives. An intriguing read Dr Kevin Leman, author of Have a New Kid by Friday Based on the concept that there are unwritten rules about how to 'Act-Like-A-Man', which affect every male child, Wiseman unravels how these conventions stop boys from expressing their emotions and asking for help...Wiseman's sound and steady assistance provides a calm response to every twist and turn on the multifaceted road of parenthood. Especially important are the insights she presents on what to do when a boy discovers the roller coaster of emotions and desires involved in sexual situations, such as sexting, foreplay and sexual abuse... A wealth of sensible information for parents of boys. Kirkus There are certain books that, whilst written to help with [parenting] ... are well worth reading in order to gain insight when it comes to [teaching] ... and this level-headed look at what life is like for today's growing boys, designed to help parents and carers raise happy, well-balanced, emotionally literate young men, is definitely among them ... [Ringleaders & Sidekicks] could genuinely change the way you look at some of your most challenging students, to their benefit and yours. Teach Secondary

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Book SynopsisIn this fully revised and expanded second edition, Setting Limits author Robert MacKenzie is back with even more time-proven methods for dealing with misbehavior and creating positive, respectful, and rewarding relationships with children prone to acting out and disobedience.Disruptive misbehavior, constant power struggles, manipulative or aggressive behavior--the challenges facing parents and teachers of strong-willed children can seem overwhelming at times. That's why thousands of parents and educators have turned to the solutions in Setting Limits With Your Strong-Willed Child. This revised and expanded second edition offers the most up-to-date alternatives to punishment and permissiveness--moving beyond traditional methods that wear you down and get you nowhere, and zeroing in on what really works so parents can use their energy in more efficient and productive ways. With fully updated guidelines on parenting tools like logical consequences, and example

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Book SynopsisThis handbook explores prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination primarily as phenomena embedded in the social organization of societies and connected to structural factors and larger societal systems. It offers a unique critical and cross-disciplinary approach to the study of contemporary manifestations of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.New socio-psychological analyses of the most pressing social problems of our age bring into view future directions of research on prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination oriented to social change and collective action and that engage with wider systems of norms and discourse. The editors draw on social psychology, sociology, social policy, clinical psychology, cultural studies and feminist, antiracist and decolonizing social science to show how social psychology can successfully rekindle its intellectual dialogue with kindred social science fields to create broader foundations for the exploration of the paradoxes lodgedTable of ContentsIntroduction1 Toward a new sociological social psychology of prejudice, stereotyping and discriminationCristian Tileagă, Martha Augoustinos & Kevin DurrheimPart I Prejudice, social structure and social justice 2 Beliefs about the interpersonal vs. structural nature of racism and responses to racial inequality Julian M. Rucker, Yale University & Jennifer Richeson, Yale University3 Mental health prejudice, discrimination and epistemic injustice: Moving beyond stigma and biomedical dominanceDave Harper, University of East London & Kian Vakili, University of East London4 Between hope and dread: unaccompanied children, discrimination and the uncertainties of the asylum application processJack Aldridge Deacon, University of Nottingham & Jo Aldridge, Loughborough University5 The subtlety of gender stereotypes in the workplace: Current and future directions for research on the glass cliff Leire Gartzia, University of Deusto & Michelle Ryan, University of Exeter Part II Targets of prejudice6 Anti-immigrant prejudice and discrimination in Europe Ulrich Wagner, Philipps-University Marburg, Patrick Kotzur, Durham University & Maria-Therese Friehs, University of Koblenz-Landau7 Roma prejudices in the European Union: Responses to structural inequality Salomea Popoviciu, Ruhama & Cristian Tileagă, Loughborough University8 Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people: prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination and social changeElizabeth Peel, Loughborough University, Sonja J. Ellis, The University of Waikato & Damien W. Riggs, Flinders University9 Anti-Muslim sentiments in Western societies Maykel Verkuyten, Utrecht University10 Explaining Jew-hatred: The structure and psychological antecedents of antisemitic beliefs Michał Bilewicz, University of WarsawPart III Discrimination, stereotypes and bias in the field11 Discrimination and intergroup contact Katy Greenland, Cardiff University12 Discrimination in education Josephine Cornell, University of Cape Town & Shose Kessi University of Cape Town13 Stereotypes: In the head, in language, and in the wild Kevin Durrheim, University of Kwazulu-Natal14 Implicit bias Iain Walker, Australian National University & Susie Wang, University of GroningenPart IV Prejudice, intergroup relations and emotions15 Beyond prejudice as antipathy: Understanding kinder, gentler forms of discrimination John Dixon, Open University & Darren Langdridge, Open University16 The politics and history of numbers in intergroup relations and conflict research Philippa Kerr, University of the Free State, South Africa17 Sentiments of the dispossessed: Emotions of resilience and resistance Colin Wayne Leach, Barnard College & Fouad Bou Zeineddine, University of InnsbruckPart V The language of prejudice18 Elite political discourse on refugees and asylum seekers: The language of social exclusion Katarina Pettersson, University of Helsinki & Martha Augoustinos, University of Adelaide19 Interactional approaches to discrimination and racism in everyday life Jessica Robles, Loughborough University & Natasha Shrikant, University of Colorado at Boulder20 Censure and management of racist talk Stephen Gibson, Herriot-Watt UniversityPart VI Looking to the future21 Future directions of research on prejudice, stereotyping and discriminationCristian Tileagă, Kevin Durrheim & Martha Augoustinos

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Book SynopsisThis vital, sensitive guide explains the serious issues children face online and how they are impacted by them on a developmental, neurological, social, mental health and wellbeing level. Covering technologies used by children aged two through to adulthood, it offers parents and professionals clear, evidence-based information about online harms and their effects and what they can do to support their child should they see, hear or bear witness to these events online.Catherine Knibbs, specialist advisor in the field, explains the issues involved when using online platforms and devices in family, social and educational settings. Examined in as non-traumatising a way as possible, the book covers key topics including cyberbullying; cyberstalking; pornography; online grooming; sexting; live streaming; vigilantism; suicide and self-harm; trolling and e-harassment; bantz, doxing and social media hacking; dares, trends and life-threatening activities; information and misinformation; aTrade ReviewCatherine has been involved in the cyberpsychology field of work for over 25yrs and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront of this area. Her work provides a fascinating and informative perspective and details the challenges that, not just professionals, but anyone can face when dealing with these issues. She is able to observe and analyse the relevant facts and explains the problems to the reader, so they can fully appreciate and understand this complex work. As an Online Safety Professional, I follow Catherine's work very closely, and utilise the cross overs from her work into my own work, which greatly assists in the online protection of minors in today's world. Andrew Briercliffe - "Online Safety Professional" - experience in Law Enforcement, Education and Social MediaCath is versed in critical thinking and presents a clear path to categorise information, misinformation and disinformation in a sector where health and well-being are jam-packed with non-specialists. The resulting outcome of bad advice is that the developing child’s body can be impacted by the skewed knowledge of online ‘gurus’ giving out guidance that may well cause developmental and psychological harm.Movement, diet and body-based issues are rife amongst our young, with snake oil salespeople offering quick fixes. However, these pseudo-experts lack of awareness of our children’s current technological landscape and our young people’s social-media anxieties means the advice provided is ill-advised and, at worst, devastating.Our future generations deserve better and with my work looking to create more play opportunities for children that rely on less technology and sustainable real-world strategies to help with physical, emotional and mental well-being. It is excellent to collaborate with adults such as Cath, who labour to help adults understand the role they can play in creating safer online spaces for our kids.- Darryl Edwards, Movement Coach, author of the best-selling books "Animal Moves" and "My First Animal Moves", and a thought leader in creativity and innovation in fitness and health. Darryl developed the Primal Play Method® to inspire young and old to make physical activity fun. He blogs at PrimalPlay.com.As someone who works on the frontlines with Catherine Knibbs on the war on young people, she has nailed the chaotic weight of things battling for kids' attention, likes,clicks, follows, and time - but mostly end up doing huge damage to them in the process. Smart phones, social media, many of the so-called 'influencers' and less ethical brands have figured out there is huge profit in young people's low self-esteem, diminished well-being and faith that 'they alone' can fix it - with the 'they' often being bad advice, dodgy diets, dangerous exercise plan or a dependency on the filter and selfie culture that robs so much time and gives so much self-loathing in return. For all the parents, teachers, young people or just people who care about the future of young people - Catherine Knibbs' book is an essential read - it decodes all the modern mysteries and fads of the online world but also gives much needed tools to both protect your children - and you - from the many hostile forces they now have to contend with. - Chloe Combi, Author, Speaker, Columnist, Futurist, Host of 'You Don't Know Me.'Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1 Psychological games. 2 Trends, challenges and hoaxes. 3 Information, misinformation and disinformation. 4 Cyberbullying. 5 Cyberstalking. 6 Bodies, health and wellbeing. 7 Self-harm. 8 Professionals who harm. Helplines and organisations. References and bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisEnsure your students link theory with practice with this updated version of the authoritative and accessible series from Jennie LindonLinking Theory and Practice has helped thousands of students make the right connections between their lectures and the real settings that they go on to work in. This latest edition of Safeguarding and Child Protection provides a useful overview of the subject in straightforward language that allows novices to access the more complicated concepts. Jennie Lindon''s trademark approach provides a trusted and authoritative voice for a wide range of courses, including undergraduate and foundation degrees in Early Years and Early Childhood, PGCEs and BEd programmes. Includes detailed references for further reading with descriptions of ''key texts'' for each chapter ''Pause for reflection'' feature provides numerous opportunities to think about the impact of their own role.- Provides an essential practical toolkit

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Book Synopsis**FROM THE WOMAN WHO CAMPAIGNED FOR FLEXIBLE WORKING THE IRREVERENT BESTSELLER & THE PERFECT GIFT FOR PARENTS AND PARENTS-TO-BE**''Hilarious ... a must-read''THE SUNFrom Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka and Matt Farquharson aka Papa Pukka, comes the Sunday Times bestsellingaccount of parenting told from both perspectives, and a handy guide (kind of) on how to raise a small human. The must-read for all parents and parents-to-be - and possibly the best (or worst) baby shower gift you could ever give a prospective mum or dad ...MOTHER PUKKA AND PAPA PUKKA offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully, but a book that might, if you''re not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry.This is one couple''s take on the horrors and humour of modern parenting told from his side and hers: ho

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Book SynopsisIncludes a foreword by Fearne Cotton.The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play by Laura Brand showcases fifty engaging activities for creative, everyday playtime to encourage a connection to nature, sense of joy and bonding with your kids, while nurturing your own inner child too.The activities are mindful, creative and, crucially, very easy things to make and do with children that you will enjoy as much as they will. From moon sand to flower soup and nature wands there are short, long, loud and quiet activities to take you from morning to evening – each with a focus on the risk factors: volume of effort vs child engagement and mess. Laura Brand has been testing these while writing and raising her two-under-two, and shares the happy accidents and road blocks she’s hit along the way in honest, open and often funny introductions to each of the exercises.This beautiful handbook will help you to inject fun, mindfulness and craft into bath-times, rainy afternoons, long journeys and play dates and to resist (as much as possible!) the temptation to succumb to screen time. Chapters take you through the seasons, with indoor, outdoor and on-the-go activities that are easy and fun every day.The Joy Journal will arm you with a variety of fun, focussed activities made with store cupboard and easily foraged supplies that you can turn to time and again. All activities are suitable for toddlers, pre-schoolers, grown-ups and everyone in between.Trade ReviewFull of ingenious and inspiring ideas for parents to entertain their children -- Elizabeth Day, You MagazineFrom wand making to flower soup, and from 30 minutes to the entire day, there’s an at-home craft to suit every family. * Sheerluxe *Full of wonderful creative DIY projects to make with your child (and most using household objects!) . . . gave me a whole new perspective -- The FrugalityPerfect for parents wondering how to pass yet another day with bored kids. * Grazia *

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Book SynopsisWhat parents, educators, and health professionals can do to recognize, prevent, and heal childhood trauma, from infancy through adolescence—by the author of Waking the TigerTrauma can result not only from catastrophic events such as abuse, violence, or loss of loved ones, but from natural disasters and everyday incidents like auto accidents, medical procedures, divorce, or even falling off a bicycle. At the core of this book is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, brain, and spirit—often resulting in anxiety, nightmares, depression, physical illnesses, addictions, hyperactivity, and aggression. Rich with case studies and hands-on activities, Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes gives insight into children’s innate ability to rebound with the appropriate support, and provides their caregivers with tools to overcome and prevent trauma.“Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes . . . creates its own mold in a way that everyone concerned with the health and happiness of children will be grateful for.” —Gabor Maté, MD, author of Hold On to Your Kids

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Book SynopsisAn insightful book on healing schooling-caused wounds and creating new, non-harmful societal structures within which to raise children.

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Book SynopsisThis definitive guide offers a balanced and comprehensive approach, combining natural therapies with conventional options and up-to-the-minute research. The biology of natural fertility, conception, pregnancy and birth is explained and practical issues after birth are also covered, with advice on childcare, feeding, sleeping, and how to encourage development. For parents of toddlers there is much-needed help with temper tantrums, toilet training, bed-wetting, and encouraging social skills. Finally a reference section offers advice on common illnesses, health checks, first aid, healthy eating plans and enticing recipes for your child.

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Book SynopsisWhen a child is sick, parents need clear, reliable information to help them take action quickly. This fully comprehensive guide to child health and wellness, draws on anthroposophic medicine, combining conventional treatments with complementary therapies.A Waldorf Guide to Children's Health includes:-- Easy-to-access guidance on first aid and medical emergencies-- How to recognise the symptoms of many childhood illnesses such as chickenpox, glandular fever and ear infections-- Suggestions on caring for babies and toddlers, including detailed information on vaccination-- How to relieve the effects of common conditions such as pain, fever, vomiting, allergies and asthma-- Advice on coping with serious disorders, including diabetes, chronic illnesses and hospital staysIncluding current medical advice alongside tried-and-tested tips, this book empowers parents to look beyond the surface symptoms and better understand their child as a whole, in body, soul and spirit. Based on the bestselling A Guide To Child Health, this essential reference guide has been fully revised and updated for today's parents.Trade Review'Sound advice on child development milestones and the needs of children and parents today.'-- Kindling

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Book SynopsisTHE NO.2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'THE MOST EYE-OPENING, GAME-CHANGING AND LIBERATING BOOK ON PARENTING I'VE READ.' FEARNE COTTON'CHANGED MY LIFE' JOE WICKS'THIS BOOK IS ONE THAT WILL PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN HOW WE VIEW CHILDREN AND THEIR BEHAVIOURS FOR YEAR TO COME.' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'A BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT BOOK.' CHRIS EVANS'THIS BOOK IS SUCH A TREASURE. IT'S PACKED FULL OF EXCELLENT TOOLS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THOSE TRICKY CHALLENGES WITH CHILDREN - AND ADULTS!' JULIA BRADBURY***AS FEATURED ON FEARNE COTTON'S HAPPY PLACE PODCAST AND ITV'S THIS MORNING***'Kate writes with humour and compassion, and without judgement, turning a potentially daunting subject into a personal one' - Susan Cooke, Head of Research and Evidence, NSPCCStruggling with screen-time? Anxiety around school? <

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Book SynopsisA clear, practical guide, for parents, to not just what their children are eating, but also how they are learning to eat.

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Book SynopsisA gentle, practical guide for parents and carers of anxious children who are finding it difficult to navigate their child's worriesChildren are often reluctant to speak about their worries or don't have the language to articulate them. This makes it difficult to know how serious their concerns are and how you can support them. A child's worries can also be projected onto the caregiver, which can create a cycle of anxiety in the relationship.This guide offers quick-to-action parenting solutions, effective coping strategies and simple lifestyle changes to help you help your child. With these tools, your child will be able to express their feelings and manage their anxiety by building resilience and self-confidence for life.Inside this book, you will learn how to:· Identify the source of your child's anxiety · Help your child practise calming techniques when they feel anxious· Teach your child simple relaxation exercises · Instil good habits in your child's routine, including better sleep and diet · Know when to seek support

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Book SynopsisDr Furedi's ideas on how to stop disabling today's youth and instead bring out their full potential is invaluable advice to all parents, carers and teachers."Paranoid Parenting" is an important book that shows how parental fears have been stoked and families harmed as a consequence. It ought to be read by every sensible individual interested in regaining a sane viewpoint that advances children's well-being. It seems that every day there is a warning about your children: everything from cots, babysitters, schools, supermarkets and public parks pose a danger. We are told that children's health, safety and welfare and constantly at risk. Based on sociological research as well as dozens of interviews, this book will bolster your confidence in your own judgements and enable you to bring up self-assured, imaginative, capable children. If you want to understand why adults act like children and children act like adults - in short, if you want to understand why raising children today is harder than ever before - read this book.Trade ReviewTitle mention in an article written by the author in the Daily Express, October 2008Title mention in The Daily Telegraph, October 2009Mention in Sunday Express, 20th June 2010Author Frank Furedi offers advice in the Q&A Parenting section of Woman's Way.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Making Sense of Parental Paranoia; 2. The Myth of the Vulnerable Child; 3. Parents as Gods; 4. Parenting on Demand: a New Concept in Child Rearing; 5. Parenting Turned into an Ordeal; 6. The Problem of Holding the Line; 7. Unclear Rules; 8. Professional Power and the Erosion of Parental Authority 9. The Politicisation of Parenting.

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Book SynopsisAn essential collection of recipes for your baby and toddler that will make every bite count!

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Book SynopsisIf you’re looking for fresh, playful ideas to spark your baby’s curiosity, build their confidence and support their development, look no further! Written by the renowned childcare experts at My First Five Years, the popular app designed to help parents support their child's physical, cognitive and emotional development, this unique book of 60 activities explains the why behind different types of play, and shows you how to make the most of short, daily moments together. You might be wondering why your baby loves to show you objects they’ve found, or why they prefer some toys to others. Have you questioned why they can roll from their back onto their tummy, but not the other way around? This book breaks down the science of early childhood development into concise summaries, and includes easy, realistic ideas for play that make the most of development opportunities. The activities are clearly set out with step-by-step instructions, lists of equipment, and benefits for your baby. The book is split into six streams of development – social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive – and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by simple, fun play ideas you can do at home with your baby. From tasty finger paint to egg box puzzles, the ideas fit neatly into daily life and focus on enhancing play into pivotal learning moments. There are also QR codes featured throughout, linking to additional related content. Beautifully colour illustrated and full of tips and advice, this book is perfect for building the foundations for your baby’s lifelong learning, development, health and wellbeing. 'This app has been incredible helpful in helping me navigate the minefield that is being a new mother.' - Praise for the My First Five Years app

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Book SynopsisOver 90 healing stories for telling during difficult times, written and collated by acclaimed therapeutic storyteller Susan Perrow, including 30 contributions from different cultures and countries worldwide. The book covers issues of grief, bereavement, separation and loss. Chapters include: Loss of a Loved One; Loss of Place; Loss of Family Connection; Loss of a Pet; Loss of Health and Well-being; Other Kinds of Loss; Environmental Grief and Loss; Cycles of Life and Change; plus Patterns and Templates for Extension Activities (provided for some of the stories).The stories in this book are deeply tender, consoling gifts for children and adults who are wounded by overwhelming loss. They matter. A lot. Alida Gersie Ph.D. author of Storymaking in Bereavement. Dragons Fight in the Meadow.Grief is inevitable for everyone. Experiencing some kind of bereavement is something that none of us can avoid. So why are we so afraid to talk about it? This hopeful and uplifting book helps children and families make meaning after loss. It offers a grief toolkit' for sharing stories about a subject so often shrouded in silence and discomfort.Jane Harris, The Good Grief Project

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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 Synopsis A no-cost, nonpharmaceutical treatment plan for children with behavioral and mental health challengesIncreasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders but don’t respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four-week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS).Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices — such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets — can easily overstimulate a child’s nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she’s discovered that a strict electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child’s diagnosis.Offered now in this book, this simple intervention can produce a life-changing shift in brain function — all without cost or medication. Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child’s difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them.

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Book SynopsisIn this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. The Q&A format of this book makes it the natural choice for the busy parent or teacher who needs an easy reference guide to the most frequently asked questions. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism, language mixing and the effect that siblings have on family language choice.Trade ReviewBaker's well-organised and informative writing is relevant to the parents and teachers of ANY bilingual child – he carefully considers issues from every angle, not just the norm. An easily-accessible, inspiring read which arms us with the confidence to make raising and teaching our bilingual children a success! -- Cheryl Sánchez, The Bilingual Bookshop, www.thebilingualbookshop.comThis is the number one resource for any parent in a multilingual family. This revised edition is now even better than before with new sections on the latest developments (e.g. the internet, stuttering and translanguaging) and the great question and answer format allows you to read as much or as little as you want – a boon for busy parents. The text is written in a very straightforward style and is accessible, practical and the recommendations are feasible for almost all families. Nonetheless, years of study and personal experience feed into the text which is subtly nuanced and emotionally intelligent. If you are only going to buy one book, this is the one you should buy. -- Claire Thomas, Waltham Forest Bilingual Group, UKSound advice given with erudition and simplicity is hard to come by. Once again Baker has put his encyclopedic knowledge on bilingualism to the service of parents and teachers. Every parent and teacher, no matter their circumstances, will feel their needs addressed in the sensible and generous information and guidance that Baker provides in this book. -- Ofelia García, City University of New York, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements An Introduction to the Fourth Edition Introduction Section A. Family Questions Section B. Language Development Questions Section C. Questions About Problems Section D. Reading and Writing Questions Section E. Education Questions Section F. Concluding Questions Glossary Index

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Book Synopsis'The best stories are told by the ones who know us deeply. And if you lack confidence, then here is loads of help' Steve Biddulph 'This book will help promote storytelling as a key education tool' Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder, UN Messenger of Peace Storytelling is one of the oldest and most essential skills known to humankind - it is also one of the best ways to help us raise healthy, well-adjusted kids, teaching them how to manage their emotions, build empathy and navigate life's complexities. In cultivating a meaningful bond between storyteller and listener, it builds intimacy and trust between parent and child. In this delightful book, early childhood educators Silke Rose West and Joseph Sarosy distill the key ingredients of storytelling into a surprisingly simple method that can make anyone an expert storyteller. Their intuitive technique uses events and objects from your child's daily life to make storytelling easy and accessible. By shifting the focus from crafting a narrative to strengthening your relationship with your child, this book will awaken skills you never knew you had. Complete with practical advice, helpful prompts, and a touch of science to explain how stories enrich our lives in so many ways, How to Tell Stories to Children is a must-read for parents, grandparents and teachers.Trade ReviewThe best stories are told by the ones who know us deeply. And if you lack confidence, then here is loads of help -- Steve Biddulph, Internationally Bestselling Author of Raising Boys and Raising GirlsEvery parent and teacher's bible * The Children's Literacy Charity *Storytelling is, without doubt, the best way to imprint information or ideas on the mind of the listener. This book will help to promote storytelling as a key education tool -- Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of PeaceReaders will walk away from the book feeling empowered and capable . . . An informative and practical guide for adults who want to be successful storytellers * Kirkus Reviews *What a great idea for a book! Humans understand the world primarily through stories, which means you can shape the world of the small people you love with just a bit of fancy and a lot of love * Bill McKibben, Environmentalist and New York Times Bestselling Author of The End of Nature *I wish I'd read this book before my children grew up. Its simple insights and practices will make me a better storyteller * Charles Eisenstein, author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible *This book will quietly thrill you and deeply connect you with your children. It will give you the feeling I can do this * Kim John Payne, Family Counselor and Bestselling Author of Simplicity Parenting *This isn't really a book about technique. It peels away technical concerns and takes you to the glowing heart of the matter: Telling stories to children is a bonding, nurturing, embracing, and thoroughly natural thing for any adult to do. Silke and Joe invite you to claim your rich human legacy and experience the joy and satisfaction of telling stories, any stories, to the children in your life * Joe Hayes, Bilingual Storyteller and Author of A Heart Full of Turquoise *

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Book SynopsisTricia Allen, a qualified homeopath, offers a host of practical advice on how to treat illness using natural, homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy differs from conventional medicine in that it does not only alleviate the individual symptoms of an illness, but treats the underlying state to ensure that the disease does not return, something which rarely occurs when using traditional remedies. This guide gives you advice on; what homeopathy is and how to use it; each stage of childhood and how to deal with the complaints that occur at that time of a child's development; the most common childhood illnesses, how to take your own steps to treating them, which homeopathic remedies to use and when to seek medical help and first aid.Table of ContentsAre you a parent who is worried about your child's health and baffled by the array of medicines and medical advice available? Then look no further than this no-nonsense guide. Safeguarding your child's health is vital but it can be hard to know which course of action to take to ensure that your child stays healthy. This essential guide gives you advice on: What homeopathy is and how to use it; Each stage of childhood and how to deal with the complaints that occur at that time of a child's development; The most common childhood illnesses, how to take your own steps to treating them, which homeopathic remedies to use and when to seek medical help; and First Aid. This book is a must-have for any parent's reference shelf and forms an essential, easy-to-read guide to help you help your child.

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Book SynopsisPractical guidance for parents and teachers on how to help children with behavioural and attention difficulties.Trade Review'Her meditation techniques are simple, sound, and cleverly age appropriate; whether you try them on your Y10 tutor group, or yourself, you could see some rather astonishing results.'-- Teach Secondary'In an age when children are constantly stimulated and have very little opportunity to practice silence, this book is a welcome contribution.'-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review'In this practical and inspiring book, Lorraine Murray shows how to lead fun and peaceful meditation sessions with children. She provides fun, tactile rhymes for toddlers to help them calm down before bedtime, and suggests ways to help teenagers reduce anxiety … This book is suitable for complete beginners, or those with some experience of relaxation and meditation techniques.'-- Green Parent'This book is well balanced, and it gives a clear background rationale for the use of meditation with children … The book facilitates the reader's understanding of the topic area in an easily accessible way, as well as giving them the skills to be able to use meditation and develop meditations for their children … It would be good for parents to read, as well as benefiting people working with children. The book is easy to read and mostly jargon-free, making it readily accessible.'-- www.youthinmind.infoTable of ContentsIntroduction 91. What is Meditation? 132. Understanding Stress 173. The Benefits of Meditation for Children 224. Creating a Relaxing Environment 295. Energy and Meditation 356. Starting and Finishing Meditations 427. Different Types of Meditation 538. Writing and Developing Your Script 689. Top Tips for Teaching Meditation 8110. Working with Different Age Groups 9411. Meditation with Babies 9812. Meditation for Toddlers 10213. Children with Attention Deficit HyperactivityDisorder (ADHD) 10814. Children on the Autistic Spectrum 12615. Calming Methods for You 14016. Beyond Meditation – Methods and Tools 143Resources 148Acknowledgements 153

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Book Synopsis***All the things you love about Ella''s Kitchen in a book! 100 easy, tasty and healthy recipes to inspire big and little cooks, ranging from the easiest of snacks and light meals that can be rustled up in minutes to delicious and satisfying dinners. Packed with clever twists and shortcuts to make life as easy as possible for busy parents. For weekends and holidays, when there is a bit more time available, there are leisurely breakfast recipes such as ''Purple'' Blueberry Pancakes and more involved cooking projects such as Hooray for the Weekend.Full of fun ideas for getting children involved in preparing, cooking and exploring food. Colour-in features and stickers mean that kids will love the book as much as their parents do.Fully revised and updated, with new recipes and photographs.-''It''s never too early to get little''uns interested in healthy eating, so instead of

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Book SynopsisIn the timeless pages of Notes to My Son, discover a collection of 120 heartfelt notes written with love and wisdom. This book serves as a guiding light, inspiring parents to instil values of kindness, compassion and resilience in their child … and themselves. As you navigate the challenges and joys of parenting, Notes to My Son will become your trusted companion, each note carefully crafted to evoke reflection and introspection. These powerful messages serve as a wellspring of inspiration, encouraging parents to contemplate the world they wish to create for their family and reminding us all of the importance of nurturing a kind and empathetic spirit within your child. Share poignant snippets aloud as your child grows and encounters the lessons of life, fostering meaningful conversations and building a strong foundation of values. This book is more than just a collection of notes; it's a cherished keepsake, a tangible rem

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Book SynopsisTelling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story.

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Book SynopsisA scientifically developed program for feeding kids with special needs--based on the popular Brain Balance Program   Dr. Robert Melillo’s Brain Balance program has helped thousands of families across the country, offering a drug-free, scientifically based method for addressing a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. In this new book, he presents the nutritional side of the Brain Balance Program, featuring guidelines, tips, and kid-friendly recipes based on the latest scientific research on how food affects the brain.   Designed to help busy parents feed picky kids in a beneficial way, the book will show readers how to:    • Recognize the difference between a fussy eater and a problem eater.   • Ease the sensory issues that make for mealtime mayhem.   • Identify food sensitivities using a simple eli

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Book SynopsisPicture book that introduces children to modern-day family structures.

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