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Book SynopsisWhile many parenting strategies focus solely on what affects children, the CASTLE Method approaches both parents and children as unique individuals in need of active learning, growth, love, and care—because the heart of any castle is the entire family. In The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method, Dr. Phil’s resident parenting expert Donna Tetreault provides her professional and personal experience in raising children, along with the seven foundational, evidence-based principles that form the CASTLE Method: compassion, acceptance, security, trust, love, expectations plus education. This gentle guide simplifies the parent-education dilemma by organizing professional research that can be adapted to any circumstance. As you learn the tools you’ll need to build a strong foundation, you will be empowered to create the best version of yourself, your children, and your family. Your castle will be a place for your children to thrive and feel safe and loved. The journey to build your strong family foundation begins now.Trade Review"If you want to create the best version of your unique family, The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method is your go-to source."—Michele Borba, EdD, bestselling author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine “The CASTLE Method is positive and supportive and addresses every aspect of having—not a perfect—but an excellent family.” —Dr. Phil McGraw“The CASTLE Method is a direct, practical, actionable guide for parents on how to build a safe, understanding, compassionate, but firm environment for children that accept each child for who they are and helps parents navigate the extraordinary stress of today’s reality. An absolute must-read. I wish I had had this book to guide me as a young parent.” —William Haseltine, PhD, former professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, businessperson, author, and philanthropist“Donna Tetreault’s strengths—as a mom, as a journalist, and as a parenting expert—all shine in this outstanding guide to parenting that is destined to be a classic. The CASTLE Method is packed with relatable humor, concise research, and actionable tips that will be an asset in any parent’s tool belt, be they on their sixth child or just starting out.” —Michele Borba, EdD, educational psychologist, TODAY contributor, author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine“Raising children today is tougher than ever. With research, wisdom, and the heart of a mother, The CASTLE Method focuses on what matters most: love, compassion, and acceptance. Tetreault’s meaningful book overflows with practical tools to help positively impact the trajectory of your parenting.” —Robin Berman, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, author of Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits“This book is a game-changing approach to parenting that leads with love, compassion, and empathy. What I love most about The CASTLE Method is that, despite its regal title, it is not written from on high but in the practical, hands-on, been-there, “I get it” voice of Donna Tetreault. Her lived experiences in the trenches of parenthood add such honesty, humor, and heart to this brilliant must-have parenting resource. In its pages we learn not only to teach our children about kindness but to be kinder to ourselves in the perfectly imperfect journey of parenthood.” —Brad Bessey, former executive producer of Entertainment Tonight and The Talk“In our Pinterest-perfect parenting world, it can seem impossible to meet the expectations put on us as parents. Donna Tetreault breaks down these overzealous expectations and helps us to focus on what is truly important by giving us the groundwork to build a strong foundation with our kids that isn’t overwhelming or impossible.” —Eve Rodsky, author of the New York Times best-selling book Fair Play“The CASTLE Method comes at a time when the need for caring leaders is more important than ever. Packed with an abundance of tools, strategies, and solutions, this book provides parents with a powerful framework in which to raise the next generation of children to become the caring, empathetic, and compassionate leaders that we so desperately need.” —Kristi Rible, founder, and CEO of The Huuman Group™ and Stanford Instructor on “Motherhood and Work” “With wisdom and warmth, Donna Tetreault has written the parenting guidebook we’ve all been looking for. The CASTLE Method draws on the author’s wealth of knowledge and experience to provide a welcome structure to the daunting task of raising a happy, cohesive family amidst today’s unique challenges. Follow her sound strategies, and you’ll have constructed an impenetrable castle.” —Jenn Curtis, MSW, educational consultant and Bestselling Co-Author of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World“I am beyond thrilled about The CASTLE Method. This is a timely book that so needed, and it is unique because it covers every challenge you may encounter as a parent today. Not only does Donna illustrate through her own personal stories, but she also offers groundbreaking solutions. The CASTLE Method shows how important it is for parents and young people to understand their unique attributes and life purpose as individuals. In a world taken by a pandemic, technology, and disconnection, The CASTLE Method is an all-encompassing story mixed with real-life parenting challenges and solutions. Donna is not only a parent but also has years of expertise interviewing professionals and hearing daily about the most trending parenting concerns. This book will give you solutions and details on how to parent with a heart. Donna beautifully demonstrates the needs of our youth today. Teaching our children compassion, empathy, understanding, kindness, and—most importantly—how to express their emotions is key in today’s world. The CASTLE Method is a breath of fresh air. If you are seeking solutions on how to best parent, communicate with, and bond with your child, this book is for you.” —Dr. Regine Muradian, author, family psychologist, parenting expert“Donna Tetreault’s The CASTLE Method will help parents feel seen and supported. Her collaborative approach—combining personal parenting anecdotes with complimentary content from psychologists, parenting experts, and thought leaders that she has personally interviewed or researched—makes her book timely, accessible, and full of helpful strategies that parents can apply immediately. I wish I had had access to these insights when my own kids were younger!” —Cynthia C. Muchnick, MA, professional speaker, educational consultant, and author of The Everything Guide to Study Skills, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World, and Writing Successful College Applications, among others. “If you are a new parent (or even a seasoned one), and you’re looking for the essential tools you need to help you raise happy, well-adjusted kids who understand compassion, acceptance, security, trust, love, and the value of expectations, The CASTLE Method is the book for you. That’s because Donna injects a lifetime of experience as an educator, a mom, and a nationally recognized parenting expert into every page.”—Lisa Sugarman, mom, nationally syndicated columnist, radio show host, and author of How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be Ok with It, Untying Parent Anxiety, and LIFE: It Is What It Is“As a mom of three, I know firsthand just how difficult being a parent can be. The CASTLE Method is a must-read! It helps navigate the sometimes-uncertain waters of parenting with easy-to-understand and practical advice. Donna nails it with this book!” —Susan Koeppen, Emmy Award-winning journalist, president of Susan Koeppen Media, 4 pm news anchor at WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh “These days it’s easy for kids and teens to get off track, but Donna’s gentle yet effective parenting approach via The CASTLE Method is perfect for navigating parenting pitfalls in today’s social-media-and-tech-driven world. As a journalist, educator, and mom, Donna injects real-world experience and research into her book that produces tangible results in her own family and will also help you raise happy, healthy well-adjusted kids.” —Stephanie Stanton, national TV host/correspondent and parent of two young childrenTable of ContentsContents PART 1. WHO IS YOUR KID? Chapter 1- My Mini McEnroe Chapter 2- Resilience Readiness Chapter 3- Compare No More! PART 2. RAISING A LEARNER FOR LIFE Chapter 4- Early Education, the Earlier the Better Chapter 5- Extra Curricular Activities- Quitting vs. Changing Course, Phrasing is Key Chapter 6- Nutrition and Fitness, Now Chapter 7- I Challenge You to a Game of Chess! PART 3. THE MORE CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF PARENTING, OR, MAYBE NOT Chapter 8- Let Them Lead: The Power of ‘No’ Chapter 9- Tackle Technology Chapter 10- Homework Hassles, HA! Chapter 11- Getting to Know Your Child’s Brain PART 4. EMPATHY IS ESSENTIAL Chapter 12- Practicing How to Say, “I’m Sorry.” Chapter 13- Practicing How to Forgive Chapter 14- Adding Spirituality and Mindfulness to Your Parenting Toolbox: the research is in Chapter 15- The Science of Kindness and Giving Back Chapter 16- Get Gratitude! Chapter 17- Deep Dive Into Empathy During Everyday Disruptions and the Tsunamis PART 5. RAISE THE KIND OF PERSON YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW Chapter 18- Inspire Chapter 19: Passion: How to Help Your Kid Find it and Nurture it! Chapter 20- The Path Toward Leadership PART 6. GOOD OLD FASHIONED PARENTING Chapter 21- The Dr. Phil Effect Chapter 22- FLEXIBILITY IS YOUR FRIEND, Remember PART 2. RAISING A LEARNER FOR LIFE? That Includes YOU! Chapter 23- What My Mom and Dad Taught Me PART 7. DON’T FORGET TO GET RIGHT WITH YOU Chapter 24- Go Back to Your Little Self PART 8. FAMILY MATTERS Chapter 25- Family Values: Mission Statement Chapter 26- Family Traditions and Celebrations- Celebrate Good Times, Come- On! Chapter 27- The Foundation of Love: My Love Letter To My Three Boys

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Book SynopsisLying is a healthy and inevitable part of child development. But when do lies become a problem? In this book, psychologist Victoria Talwar presents practical, science-based strategies to address lying and foster truthfulness in children, from early childhood to the teenage years.Trade ReviewVictoria Talwar is the leading authority on the development of lying and deception in children. I’m a huge fan of her work. The Truth About Lying: Teaching Honesty to Children at Every Age and Stage is especially for parents, but I recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. -- Timothy Levine, PhD, University of Alabama Birmingham, author of Duped: Truth-Default Theory and the Social Science of Lying and DeceptionTalwar is a renowned researcher of children’s deception, and this book will enhance her reputation among scholars and, what’s more important, explain the nuances of lying to a lay audience. It is chock full of evidence-based insights for parents and children. There is nothing quite like it, and both parents and students will benefit immensely from reading it. -- Stephen J. Ceci, PhD, Carr Professor of Developmental Psychology at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, and Past President, Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive ScienceTable of ContentsIntroduction: We Can Teach Honesty to Children I. What You Need to Know About Children’s Lies 1. Keeping Things in Perspective: Adult Behavior 2 How Lying Develops as a Normal Part of Child Development 3. Why People Lie II. Teaching Honesty to Children 4. Stay Calm and Address the Motivation 5. Use Positive Discipline 6. Talk to Children About Honesty 7. Acknowledge and Recognize Honesty 8. Walk the Talk 9. Encourage Open Communication 10. Build a Foundation for Character Development III. The Gray Zone 11. Secrets and Tattles 12. When Lies Are a Symptom of Other Problems Final Thoughts References Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis“I’m in love with this book! It illuminates the forces that make parenting so difficult, and helps us develop better relationships with our kids—and ourselves.”—Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, author of Raising Good HumansParenting is hard. But when we replace conventional parent-child power dynamics with collaboration, family life gets easier today—and we create a better world for all of us in the future.When we see our children stalling, resisting, having tantrums, using mean words, and hitting, we want to just make it stop. But conventional discipline methods like time-outs, countdowns, and “consequences” teach children that it’s OK for more powerful people to control others—a lesson they take out into the world. This is how we learned White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism from our parents—and we will replicate this with our children unless we make a different choice.Research-based parenting educator Jen Lumanlan offers a simple yet revolutionary framework for rethinking our relationships with children. This new approach helps us to look beneath challenging behaviors to find and meet children’s needs, and ours too—perhaps for the first time in our lives. It involves empathetic listening, understanding feelings and underlying needs, and problem-solving with our children to find solutions to conflicts that work for everyone.Family life becomes radically easier in the short term because behavior problems tend to melt away. In the long term, we’ll raise children who confidently advocate for themselves and treat others with profound respect.Includes sample scripts, flowcharts, and resources to help parents learn and implement this new approach.—"The compassionate guidance will be a boon to parents eager to move away from punitive child-rearing strategies."—Publisher's WeeklyTrade Review“I’m in love with this book! It illuminates the forces that make parenting so difficult, and helps us develop better relationships with our kids—and ourselves.”—Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, author of Raising Good Humans"The compassionate guidance will be a boon to parents eager to move away from punitive child-rearing strategies."—Publisher's WeeklyLumanlan offers tools for parents to evaluate the needs of both themselves andtheir children and techniques for families to reach solutions that respect everyone’s desires...Her guidance on building community and conversation-starting scripts is outstanding...will appealto parents seeking alternatives to conventional child-rearing styles and advice."—Booklist“Lumanlan challenges us to face our privilege and adopt a powerful new way of parenting that’s both effective and empathetic. Highly recommended for anyone involved in raising the next generation.”—Carla Naumburg, PhD, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids“Wow! There is no shortage of parenting books but this is a standout: both eye-opening and practical.”—Dolly Chugh, PhD, author of A More Just Future and The Person You Mean to Be and NYU Stern professor“A must for all teachers, parents, and citizens interested in a better world.”—John H. Bickford III, PhD, Professor of Social Studies/History Education, Eastern Illinois UniversityTable of ContentsContents: Preface Author’s Note Introduction CHAPTER 1: SOCIETAL FORCES In FAMILY LIFE How White Supremacy, Patriarchy, and Capitalism Affect Our Relationships with Our Children CHAPTER 2: JUDGMENTS, REWARDS, AND PUNISHMENTS They “Work” (But Not the Way We Want Them To) CHAPTER 3: EMOTIONS AND REGULATION How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Shutdowns CHAPTER 4: CHILDREN'S RESISTANCE A Gift that Shows Us Their Needs CHAPTER 5: MEETING PARENTS' NEEDS (Sometimes with Boundaries) CHAPTER 6: PROBLEM-SOLVING CONVERSATIONS A Way to Meet Everyone’s Needs CHAPTER 7: COMMON DIFFICULTIES WITH PROBLEM-SOLVING CONVERSATIONS And How to Address Each One CHAPTER 8: LEVELING UP Applying Your New Skills to the Challenges You Face AFTERWORD: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Building Your Village Summary of Key Ideas Acknowledgments Resources Actions List of Needs List of Feelings When Needs Are Met List of Feelings When Needs are Unmet Starter Scripts Index Notes

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Book SynopsisThis parenting classic is as relevant today as it was when it was first published, shining a light on one of the most misunderstood trends of our time: how the influence of peers, magnified by social media and video game culture, is replacing parents in the lives of children, and what parents can do about it?now featuring a new chapterWINNER OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD ??A worthy book that brings us genuinely new ideas and fresh perspectives on parenting.??Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving OpheliaChildren take their lead from their friends: Being ?cool? matters more than anything else. Shaping values, identity, and codes of behavior, peer groups are often far more influential than parents. But this situation is far from natural, and it can be dangerous?it undermines family cohesion, interferes with healthy development, and fosters a hostile and sexualized youth culture. Children end up becoming conformist, anxious, and alienated.In Hold On to Your Kids, acclaimedphysician and bestselling author Gabor Maté joins forces with psychologist Gordon Neufeld to pinpoint the causes of this breakdown and offer practical advice on how to ?reattach? to your children and earn back their loyalty and love.By helping to reawaken our instincts, Neufeld and Maté empower parents to be what nature intended: a true source of enrichment, security, and warmth for their children.

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Book SynopsisTakes only an hour to read, but this practical book on fatherhood could change your child's life forever. No-one was ever heard to say on their death-bed, 'I wish I had spent more time at the office'.

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Book SynopsisOffers advice to protect children from the results of their parents' animosity. This book details how to distinguish different types of criticism, how and why parents manipulate their children, and how these practices damage children. It also offers parents strategies to preserve and rebuild loving relationships with their children.Trade Review"A godsend to the many divorcees who are bashed by their ex-spouses." -- Publishers Weekly "Divorce Poison is a must read for every parent involved in a hostile divorce." -- Dr. John W. Santrock, professor of psychology, University of Texas at Dallas "With the wisdom and insight of years of professional experience, Dr. Richard A. Warshak shows parents how to avoid the painful repercussions that result when a child becomes the pawn of parental conflicts. If you're divorced and you love your child, read this book!" -- Constance R. Ahrons, Ph.D., senior scholar Council on Contemporary Families, and author of The Good Divorce "An absolute must-read for any parent going through a divorce. Warshak lays bare the evils of parental alienation and gives readers the knowledge they need to defend themselves-and their children-against it." -- Armin Brott, author of The Expentant Father and The Single Father "A breakthrough book... Original, well-written, balanced, and filled with insights, it is perfect for any parent who has been the victim of bad-mouthing." -- Warren Farrell, Ph.D., author of Father and Child Reunion and Why Men Are the Way They Are "Divorce Poison is destined to become a classic. Dr. Warshak's sympathy for mothers, fathers, and relatives struggling to maintain their children's affection is outweighed only by his compassion for the children themselves." -- Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys "This book is a testament to Dr. Warshak's vast experience, erudition, and deep commitment to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the various categories of alienated children." -- Richard A. Gardner, M. D., clinical professor of child psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, author of The Parental Alienation Syndrome "Offers valuable advice, especially for those times when the going gets tough with your ex. It also helps you understand and heal your own hurts without hurting the children you love." -- Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway and I'm Okay ... You're a Brat! "Always painful, divorce can turn lethal when one parent attempts to poison the children against an ex-spouse. In this balanced, compassionate book, Richard Warshak offers vital advice to those caught in the emotional maelstrom of a bitter divorce." -- Mark Pendergrast, author of Victims of Memory

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Book SynopsisAn insight into new ways of becoming a parent by a world-leading expert. Families come in all shapes and sizes: from the nuclear two-parent two-child unit to gay families, trans families, single parents, and babies conceived using donor eggs, sperm, or embryos, or carried by a surrogate. An expert in family relationships, Professor Susan Golombok has seen it all. In We Are Family, she looks at how different parenting set-ups can thrive, and asks the crucial question: what really makes a family?Trade Review‘In this important and compelling book, Professor Susan Golombok gives evidence that the expansion of domestic structures represents not the downfall of family, but the expansion of it to include previously unfathomed, rich possibilities. She explains the new ways people find to reproduce and to be parents, examines how the changes evolved over the last forty years or so, and illuminates the workings of previously undocumented kinds of households. In doing so, she supplies fresh and exquisite narratives of intimacy; this is, at heart, a book about love.’ -- Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree‘This inspiring book by Professor Susan Golombok is a rebuff to people who reject diverse families with unfounded claims that they harm children. She tells the personal stories of children brought up by lesbian mothers, gay fathers, single parents, co-parents, and trans parents; showing that they are equally well-adjusted, happy and emotionally stable as children from traditional mum and dad families. Golombok refutes fear and prejudice with evidence and facts. Bravo!’ -- Peter Tatchell‘Brilliant ... Professor Golombok takes you on a powerful journey in this moving account of her tireless work with LGBTQ+ and other families.’ -- April Guasp, Head of Research, Stonewall‘This book explores what really fosters healthy relationships within families … a quick, pleasurable read.’ -- Haley Zilberg * Farrago *‘In this compelling book Susan Golombok draws on decades of research into lesbian mothers, IVF families, gay father families, single-mother families, and trans families to measure the impact on children of these non-traditional family forms.’ -- Fiona Capp * The Age *‘In We Are Family, Susan Golombok, a world leader in studying and understanding these new types of families, vividly draws on decades of experience to convey their lives and the dilemmas they face. This moving and timely book will surely benefit many people, wonderfully illustrating how these diverse types of parents are creating healthy and loving families.’ -- Dr Robert Klitzman, professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, and author of Designing Babies‘Research driven and wide ranging in scope, this newest book by Golombok details nontraditional family structures and explores why transforming our collective understanding of families matters for us all. … Golombok reworks domestic narratives to show the family as a structure with plasticity enough to encompass relationships divested from rigid or fixed categories of gender and sexuality and that "children can flourish in all kinds of new family forms." … An essential, thought-provoking work that will serve as the foundation for future studies.’ STARRED REVIEW -- Emily Bowles * Library Journal *Praise for Modern Families: ‘Modern Families is a landmark publication, a succinct state-of-the-art review, and is highly relevant reading for researchers in developmental psychology or family studies and for students in these fields. Policymakers, and indeed parents or want-to-be parents of children brought up in de novo or planned lesbian or gay families, will also want to read this rich and inspiring book.’ -- Fiona Tasker and Victor Figueroa * Journal of GLBT Family Studies *Praise for Modern Families: ‘For years, a basic premise was that the more a family deviated from the traditional, two-parent, heterosexual family, the more the child’s psychological well-being was in jeopardy. Golombok addresses a more elemental question by asking how the parenting children in new families experience actually differs from that found in traditional families. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals, [and] general readers.’ * Choice *Praise for Modern Families: ‘This book would be most beneficial to any professional working systemically or for any professional working with more contemporary family form to better understand how that family form works in order to parent well and to be aware of where potential conflicts may arise.’ * The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health *

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Book SynopsisThroughout our country, atrocities are taking place in doctor’s offices and hospital operating rooms. Physically healthy children and adolescents are being permanently disfigured and sometimes sterilized. Those youth say they’re transgender, and we—their parents, teachers, therapists, and doctors—are supposed to agree with their self-diagnosis and take a back seat as they make the most consequential decision of their lives: to alter their bodies in order to, we are told, “align” them with their minds. Medical, educational, and government authorities advise us to support the “gender journeys” of still developing kids, including medical interventions with poor evidence of long-term improvement. This would not be acceptable in any other field of medicine. Indeed, the treatments our medical authorities and Washington call “crucial” and “life-saving” have been banned in progressive Sweden, Finland, and Britain. Dr. Miriam Grossman is a child and adolescent psychiatrist whose practice consists of trans-identified youth and their families. In Lost in Trans Nation, she implores parents to reject the advice of gender experts and politicians and trust their guts—their parental instincts—in the face of an onslaught of ideologically driven misinformation that steers them and their children toward risky decisions they may end up mourning for the rest of their lives. The beliefs that male and female are human inventions; that the sex of a newborn is arbitrarily “assigned”; and that as a result the child requires “affirmation” through medical interventions—these ideas are divorced from reality and therefore hazardous, especially to children. The core belief—that biology can and should be denied—is a repudiation of reality and a mockery of what hard science teaches about being male and female. Dr. Grossman believes that parents know their child best; they especially know if they have a son or daughter. But currently in our country when it comes to gender identity, everyone knows better than mom and dad. Schools enable students to live double lives—Patrick at home, Patti at school. Activists tell kids their loving homes are “unsafe” when parents voice doubts about the child’s new identity. For refusing to see their son as their daughter, parents might be reported to protective services, a development that can lead to a family’s destruction.Lost in Trans Nation arms parents with the ammunition to avoid, or, if necessary, fight what many families describe as the most difficult challenge of their lives. Parents will learn what to say and how—at home, at school, and if necessary, to police when they appear at the door. “Don’t be blindsided like so many parents I know,” warns Grossman, “be proactive and get educated. Feel prepared and confident to discuss trans, nonbinary, or whatever your child brings to the dinner table.” Whether it’s the “trans is as common as red hair” claim, or the “I’m not your son, I’m your daughter” proclamation, or the “do you prefer a live son or a dead daughter’ threat, says Grossman, no family is immune, and every parent must be prepared. No child is born in the wrong body, Dr. Grossman reassures us, their bodies are just fine; it’s their emotional lives that need healing. Whether you’re facing a gender identity battle in your home right now, or want to prevent one, you need this book to guide you and your loved ones out of the madness.

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Book SynopsisIt has become common knowledge that childhood obesity rates are increasing every year. But the rates continue to rise. And between busy work schedules and the inconvenient truth that kids simply refuse to eat vegetables and other healthy foods, how can average parents ensure their kids are getting the proper nutrition and avoiding bad eating habits? As a mother of three, Jessica Seinfeld can speak for all parents who struggle to feed their kids right and deal nightly with dinnertime fiascos. As she wages a personal war against sugars, packaged foods, and other nutritional saboteurs, she offers appetizing alternatives for parents who find themselves succumbing to the fastest and easiest (and least healthy) choices available to them. Her modus operandi? Her book is filled with traditional recipes that kids love, except they''re stealthily packed with veggies hidden in them so kids don''t even know! With the help of a nutritionist and a professional chef, Seinfeld has developed a month''s worth of meals for kids of all ages that includes, for example, pureed cauliflower in mac and cheese, and kale in spaghetti and meatballs. She also provides revealing and humorous personal anecdotes, tear-out shopping guides to help parents zoom through the supermarket, and tips on how to deal with the kid that must have the latest sugar bomb cereal. But this book also contains much more than recipes and tips. By solving problems on a practical level for parents, Seinfeld addresses the big picture issues that surround childhood obesity and its long-term (and ruinous) effects on the body. With the help of a prominent nutritionist, her book provides parents with an arsenal of information related to kids'' nutrition so parents understand why it''s important to throw in a little avocado puree into their quesadillas. She discusses the critical importance of portion size, and the specific elements kids simply must have (as opposed to adults) in order to flourish now and in the future: protein, calcium, vitamins, and Omega 3 and 6 fats. Jessica Seinfeld''s book is practical, easy-to-read, and a godsend for any parent that wants their kids to be healthy for a long time to come.Trade Review"Just when you'd abandoned all hope of ever convincing your kids to eat their carrots, here comes Jessica Seinfeld." -- Redbook Magazine "Seinfeld's recipes were written with determined simplicity." -- Cookie magazine "An elegant plan... The recipes blend nutrition into a meal and harmony into mealtime." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe Expectant Fatheris the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, with more than 1.5 million copies sold. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for your baby's arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, guiding you through the big day; and the other on what comes next, covering the first few months after the baby's arrival. This new edition of The Expectant Father is updated from cover to cover with the latest information on fertility options, delivery options, navigating pregnancy in a post-COVID-19 world - and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experience of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Mums will love it, too!)Table of ContentsIntroduction First Decisions The 1st Month The 2nd Month The 3rd Month The 4th Month The 5th Month The 6th Month The 7th Month The 8th Month The 9th Month Labor and delivery Cesarean section Gee honey, now what do we do? Fathering today Appendixes

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for your grandfather (ideal for Father’s Day and birthday giving), this beautiful keepsake memory book is designed to capture and preserve grandfather's unique memories, from the days of his own childhood through the precious moments he spends with his grandchild. Includes digital media prompts as well, for the modern grandpa!Gorgeously designed, this charming guided journal offers a place to chronicle grandfather’s own life story, keep a living record of his experiences, and record his hopes and dreams for his grandchild. Each page includes thoughtful prompts to inspire grandpa to record his most meaningful memories, plus plenty of space for including memorabilia and photographs.

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Book SynopsisMore than a tool to correct bad behavior, this handbook urges parents to move beyond typical discipline techniques by creating an environment based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and positive, open communication. The seven outlined principles redefine the parent-dominated family by teaching parents how to achieve mutual parent/child respect without being submissive, set firm limits without using demands or coercion, and empower children to open up, cooperate, and realize their own innate potential. Based on Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication process, the framework helps parents break down the barriers to outstanding relationships with their kids by avoiding destructive language and habits that keep parents and children from understanding one another. Activities, stories, and resources help parents immediately apply the seven keys to any parenting situation.Table of ContentsPart I: The Foundation for Respect & Co-operation; Part II: The 7 Keys to Co-Operation; Part III: Family Activities and Stories from the No-Fault Zone.

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Book SynopsisA kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you'll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from "reactive parenting" habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids.Whether you're running late for school, trying to get your child to eat their vegetables, or dealing with an epic meltdown in the checkout line at a grocery store-being a parent is hard work! And, as parents, many of us react in times of stress without thinking-often by yelling. But what if, instead of always reacting on autopilot, you could respond thoughtfully in those moments, keep your cool, and get from A to B on time and in one piece?With this book, you'll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You'll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you'll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to your children in more skillfulways.When children experience a parent reacting with kindness and patience, they learn to act with kindness as well-thereby altering generational patterns for a kinder, more compassionate future. With this essential guide, you'll see how changing your own "autopilot reactions" can create a lasting positive impact, not just for your kids, but for generations to come.

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Book SynopsisThrough simple, creative, and honoring prompts, Dad, I Wrote a Book about You is an enjoyable way for you to create a heartfelt gift as unique as your father. Fill it with your favorite moments and remind Dad that he's the greatest.

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Book SynopsisFully updated second edition - learn how to raise a healthy, adventurous eater in a chicken-nugget world.Pediatrician Nimali Fernando and feeding therapist Melanie Potock (aka Dr. Yum and Coach Mel) know the importance of giving your child the right start on his or her food journey - for good health, motor skills, and even cognitive and emotional development. In this thoroughly updated, second edition of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater they explain how to expandyour family s food horizons, avoid the picky eater trap, identify special feeding needs, and put joy back into mealtimes, with: Advice tailored to every stage from newborn through school-age Real-life stories of parents and kids whom the authors have helped Wisdom from cultures across the globe on how to feed kids Helpful insights on the sensory system, difficult mealtime behaviors, and everything from baby-led weaning to sippy cups Seven passport stamps for good parenting: for being joyful, compassionate, brave, patient, consistent, proactive, and mindful.Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater shows the way to lead your baby, toddler, or young child on the path to adventurous eating. Grab your passport and go!

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Book SynopsisThis book provides parents and teachers of children on the autism spectrum (aged 2-5 years) with strategies for promoting childrens optimal social, emotional, language, and academic competence. It includes verbal and nonverbal strategies to help caregivers to enter in childrens attention spotlight and expand their interest and joy in relationships with others. The book includes sample adult-child social and emotion coaching scripts for interacting with children and suggestions for modelling, initiating, and prompting social behaviours and joint activities. Also included are other connection and communication strategies such as sensory games, visual prompts and pictures, gestures, pretend and puppet play, and intentional communication. Through repeated, sensitive and responsive interactions, parents and teachers can learn to enter the child's attention spotlight and to jointly share experiences that bring the child interest and joy. This results in a strong interpersonal connection and gradually leads to the child's desire and ability to communicate and share emotions and experiences with others. This child-focused and developmentally based way of communicating and teaching leads to a stronger relationship, more emotional connection, more emotion regulation, and less frustration for parents, teachers, and the child!Table of ContentsGetting to Know Your Child; Getting in Your Child's Spotlight with Child-Directed Narrated Play; Descriptive Commenting and Coaching Promotes Language Development; Turning Up the Spotlight on Your Child's Social Skills; Emotion Coaching Promotes Emotional Literacy--Spotlight Your Child's Feelings; Using Pretend Play to Spotlight Empathy and Social Skills; Spotlighting Your Children's Emotion Self-Regulation Skills; Using Praise and Rewards to Motivate Children; Spotlighting Your Limit Setting and Managing Misbehavior; Promoting Children's Joint Play with Peers; Appendix.

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Book SynopsisOver 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard—I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly grow into anxiety, postpartum depression, and even self-harm. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better!Author Karen Kleiman—coauthor of the seminal book This Isn't What I Expected and founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center—comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere with a groundbreaking new source of hope, compassion, and expert help. Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance, simple exercises, and nearly 50 stigma-busting cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. Lighthearted yet serious, warm yet not sugary, and perfectly portioned for busy moms with full plates, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the go-to resource for moms, partners, and families everywhere who need help with this difficult period.Trade Review "This brilliant little book is chock-full of truths about the common realities of new motherhood. Once again, Kleiman says what we are all thinking—and too scared to say out loud. With comic relief, she puts it all out there!"- Catherine Birndorf, MD co-founder of The Motherhood Center of New York "Learning about important subjects doesn’t always have to come in a textbook! Karen Kleiman has done it again. A powerful and relevant book to inform, to enlighten, and to treasure. This book should be read by every new mother, everyone who loves her, and every single healthcare provider."- Diana Barnes, PsyD, editor of Women’s Reproductive Mental Health Across the Lifespan "With humor and honesty, this illustrated self-help guide for new mothers offers an alternative to the earnestness of more traditional books on the subject. Eschewing the typical advice and information about baby care, the comics and information are entirely devoted to the experiences of women who have recently given birth. Difficult topics such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder get frank discussion, and the tone is reassuring without diminishing the potential seriousness of these issues. The illustrations are sunny and relatable, depicting women of diverse ethnicities and body types. The format is especially effective in conveying, through speech and thought balloons, the differences between what new mothers might say and what they are really feeling... New mothers will find this work a reassuring companion in a challenging time. (Mar.)"- Publishers Weekly "Illustrated and inspirational, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts takes a conversational yet serious graphic novel approach to helping mothers cope with their darkest mothering moments. Karen Kleiman, co-author of This Isn’t What I Expected, writes with the most empathetic of pens, and the winning illustrations of Molly McIntyre convey a fantastic amount of data and emotion in this flawless project."- Matt Sutherland, Foreword Reviews "...a brilliant guide for new moms." -BookPage "a gold standard in terms of normalizing conversations around the intrusive thoughts that so often come along with new motherhood."—Paige Bellenbaum, Romper.com

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Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking book, parenting expert and acclaimed author of the bestselling book Simplicity Parenting Kim John Payne, M.Ed., flips the script on children’s challenging or defiant behavior and lays out an elegantly simple plan to support parents in establishing loving, age-sensitive boundaries that help children feel safe and settled. In short: What looks like misbehavior is actually your children’s signal that they’re feeling lost, that they are trying to find direction and looking to you to guide them back on course.   Payne gives parents heartwarming help and encouragement by combining astute observations with sensitive and often funny stories from his long career as a parent educator and a school and family counselor. In accessible language, he explains the relevance of current brain- and child-development studies to day-to-day parenting. Breaking the continuum of childhood into three stages, Payne says that parents need to play three

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Book Synopsis You don''t always have to learn the hard way. On the spur of the moment, the morning after the birth of one of his grandchildren, Rob Parsons wrote the baby a letter. And then Rob began to think about how he hoped he''d have the chance to talk with all his grandchildren as they grew. He imagined them coming into his study, settling into one of the two comfy armchairs in front of the fire and opening up about the challenges they were facing. Perhaps it would be when they were beginning their first job, buying their first house, getting married or starting a family. Or perhaps they''d talk long into the night, when their hearts were broken or friends had betrayed them. Perhaps he would have the chance to help them rebuild the dream that somebody had trodden on. ''Come on in, take a seat - tell me what''s been going on...'' Rob knew he wouldn''t have all the answers. But maybe he could help - just a little. Trade ReviewPremier Christian Radio featured THE WISDOM HOUSE across their radio programming and offered copies to those subscribing to Christianity Magazine. * Premier Radio *There aren't many books that truly alter the way you look at your life, but this honest series of lessons, told through letter to the author's new grandchild did just that . . . This deeply personal book proves you don't always have to learn the hard way. * Idea Magazine *A book in which he sets out the lessons he has drawn from experience which he would wish to talk about with his grandchildren when they are young adults. * The Church Times *What came into my mind reading Rob's book was God's good grace in mapping out a particular and unique path for our lives - each of us. And we all have unique gifts that can confound those who don't understand our potential. * The Baptist Times *

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kids Based on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markham’s approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you don’t need to threaten, nag, plead, bribe—or even punish. This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotions—and get them in check—so they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers right through the elementary years. If you’re tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right “consequence,” look no further. You’re about to discover the practical tools you need to

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Book SynopsisHate your ex but love your kids? If so, this much-needed guide offers practical tips and strategies to help you manage intense emotions, deal with shame and blame, and create a peaceful, loving environment for your children. Let's face it-divorce is tough. In a high-conflict divorce, your ex may attempt to undermine your relationship with your children, blame you for the failed marriage, and be hostile toward you in general. Unfortunately, this negativity can affect your kids, too. You need to break the cycle of rage and conflict now, for their sake. This book can help. Loving Your Children More Than You Hate Each Other offers powerful skills based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and values-based parenting to help you both take control of your emotions. You'll develop tools to help you identify cycles of conflict, as well as strategies for breaking these cycles before they get out of hand. You'll also learn to effectively communicate with one another and your children in a way that is healthy and productive. If you're going through a high-conflict divorce, you need real tools to help you manage the pain and anger that can follow.This book will give you the skills you need to go from ex to co-parent, and start rebuilding your-and your child's-life.

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Book SynopsisYour search for parenting tips that actually improve your family dynamics is over. While other parenting resources offer communication models or discipline techniques, this powerful, practical booklet offers the unique skills and perspective of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process. NVC stresses the importance of putting compassionate connection first to create a mutually respectful, enriching family dynamic filled with clear, heartfelt communication. An exceptional resource for parents, parent educators, families and anyone else who works with children. For over forty years, Dr. Marshall Rosenberg has taught NVC to parents, families, children and teachers. Parents around the world have used his advice to deepen family connections, move past conflicts and improve communication. His revolutionary approach helps parents motivate children to cooperate without either the threat of punishment or the promise of reward. Learn how to model compassionate communication in the home to help your children successfully resolve conflicts and express themselves clearly.

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Book SynopsisMaster the techniques of infant massage and incorporate this joyful and wonderful healing art into your baby’s life with this revised and updated edition.For generations, mothers around the world have known that the soft touch of their hands soothes, calms, and communicates their love to their babies. The latest scientific research confirms that physical affection is vital to the development and wellness of children—easing discomfort, releasing tension, improving sleep, helping premature infants gain weight, even aiding asthmatic children to improve their breathing. Now Vimala McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage, has revised and updated her beloved classic. Inside you’ll find • specific routines tailored to help relieve colic, fever, and chest and nasal congestion • easy-to-follow instructions and photographs demonstrating each step • new information on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact

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Book SynopsisA solid sense of self-worth helps children make good choices, develop healthy relationships, and work to achieve their dreams. Based on a biblical understanding of human value, Building Confidence in Your Child teaches moms and dads how to parent positively to help their children grow into secure adults who are poised for success in life. Deftly balancing the principles of humility and pride, trusted author and parenting expert Dr. James Dobson offers practical pointers that break through the theories and get right down to the decisions parents have to make every day.

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