Parenting, parenthood: advice, topics and issues Books
Parenting Press,U.S. Dealing with Disappointment: Helping Kids Cope
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£12.30
Parenting Press Incorporated Star Parenting Tales and Tools: Respectful
Book SynopsisRejecting the notion of a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting, this guide uses the points of a star to provide an outline of different strategies for handling both everyday and serious child-guidance issues. The book is filled with anecdotes with which readers will identify, and it encourages parents to be creative in developing a variety of responses to children’s actions. Childcare expert Elizabeth Crary explains how different temperaments and different development levels call for different approaches to child guidance. Whether they are struggling with a power-happy toddler, expecting a second child, or raising a family of two or three or more children, parents will find invaluable advice in this book.
£18.86
Parenting Press Incorporated Am I Doing Too Much for My Child?: Getting Your
Book SynopsisFilled with practical advice, examples, and scenarios to which any reader can relate, this manual aims to help parents, guardians, teachers, and caregivers identify when to do more for the children in their care, as well as when to take a step back. Elizabeth Crary describes four levels of support typical for children and demonstrates how anyone who cares for children can shift from the nurturer role so important in the early years to teacher, coach, and finally to consultant. This is an ideal tool for all readers, whether they are at the start of their parenting or caregiving journey or anticipating the empty nest.
£12.30
Wildcat Canyon Press,U.S. Soaring Solo: On the Joys (Yes, Joys!) of Being a
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£12.30
Center for Literary Publishing Man in the Moon: Essays on Fathers and Fatherhood
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£999.99
Pushcart Press Once More To The Rodeo: A Memoir
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£12.99
Sourcebooks More 123 Magic
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£33.05
Sourcebooks, Inc 1-2-3 Magic Workbook for Christian Parents:
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£18.75
ParentMagic, Incorporated Apologies: Should You Make Your Kids Apologize?
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£7.98
ParentMagic, Incorporated Homework: Scholarship or Civil War?
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£7.50
ParentMagic, Incorporated When Parents Expect Too Much: The Dirty Dozen
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£8.50
Puddle Dancer Press Parenting From Your Heart: Sharing the Gifts of
Book SynopsisParenting that Promotes Peace—Parents everywhere want to connect compassionately with their children, to show them love and offer guidance even in difficult moments. In this packed and practical booklet, Inbal Kashtan describes how the practicing the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process can transform parenting to promote peace for generations to come. Whether you're parenting a teenager or an infant, the parenting help and guidance you'll find in this booklet will transform your challenges and conflicts into opportunities to parent from your heart. Find NVC-based parenting tips and ten practical exercises to foster trust and improve cooperation even in the most trying circumstances. Learn how to make connection your top priority, share power in your family and inspire open dialogue that promotes mutual understanding.
£6.95
No Greater Joy Ministries No Greater Joy: Volume One
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£9.43
No Greater Joy Ministries No Greater Joy: Volume Two
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£9.39
No Greater Joy Ministries Para Entrenar a Un Nino
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£8.09
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Effective Study and Learning: How to Help
Book SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, Effective Study and Learning offers a complete introduction to these critical yet frequently overlooked topics. Many young people exert considerable effort in 'studying' but still come away disappointed with the results, particularly when faced with traditional written exams. All too often, they fail to fulfil their potential not because of a lack of hard work, but because they have not mastered the study and learning techniques that are fundamental to success in education and eventually in the workplace. Highlighting why self-knowledge and understanding one's own learning style and preferences are critical to success, Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise consider the skills and strategies required for effective study and successful learning - and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.Table of ContentsSeries Preface; About the Authors; Authors' Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What is learning?; 2. Readiness to learn; 3. The learning environment; 4. The process of learning; Ten key things to know about study and learning Part 2: Personal and interpersonal issues 5. Self-efficacy and self-esteem; 6. Motivation; 7. Stress and anxiety Part 3: The learning environment 8. Barriers to learning; 9. The school ethos; 10. Feedback; 11. Metacognition - Understanding how you learn; 12. Classroom design; 13. Differentiation Part 4: The learning process 14. Time management and organisation; 15. Information gathering; 16. Note-taking; 17. Linking new information to prior knowledge; 18. Problem-solving skills; 19. Understanding what is being taught; 20. Supporting and improving memory Part 5: Essay writing, exams & lifelong learning 21. Planning and writing a good essay; 22. Exam preparation and test-taking practices; 23. Lifelong learning Part 6: Conclusion and resources 24. Summary; 25. Advice for parents and carers; 26. Advice for teachers; Appendices
£33.19
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Building Wellbeing and Resilience: How to Help
Book SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, Building Wellbeing and Resilience offers a complete introduction to these critical yet frequently misunderstood topics. Often confused with mental health or physical wellness, wellbeing fuses aspects of both and wider elements into a general sense of 'how we are'. Resilience, meanwhile, is the ability to deal with adversity and move forward. High wellbeing fosters resilience and, in a virtuous circle, resilience is linked to high levels of wellbeing. Exploring these topics along with related issues such as measuring wellbeing, using positive psychology approaches to boost strengths and the impact of neurodiversity, Rob Long considers the importance and impact of wellbeing and resilience at home and in the classroom - and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.Table of ContentsSeries Preface; About the Author; Author's Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What are wellbeing and resilience?; 2. Wellbeing in context; 3. Wellbeing and development; 4. Issues, evidence and definitions; Ten key things to know about wellbeing and resilience Part 2: The science of wellbeing 5. Evidence-based practice; 6. Measuring wellbeing; 7. Wellbeing and positive psychology; 8. How can positive psychology improve wellbeing?; 9. Signature strengths Part 3: Wellbeing and development 10. Child and adolescent development; 11. Wellbeing and physical development; 12. Wellbeing and emotional development; 13. Wellbeing and cognitive development; 14. Adolescence and social development Part 4: Wellbeing at home and in school 15. Wellbeing and the family; 16. Wellbeing in school; 17. Wellbeing in the classroom; 18. Behaviour and school policies; 19. School transitions and wellbeing Part 5: Resilience and mental health 20. Wellbeing for troubled children; 21. Understanding resilience; 22. What can be done to increase resilience?; 23. Building the skills for school success Part 6: Complex difficulties and disadvantage 24. Children with complex difficulties; 25. The disability paradox; 26. Abilities and capabilities; 27. Poverty Part 7: Conclusion and resources 29. Summary; 30. Advice for parents and carers; 31. Advice for teachers; Appendices
£32.65
Demeter Press Criminalized Mothers, Criminalizing Mothering
Book SynopsisAs the fastest growing prison population worldwide, more and more women are living in cages and most of them are mothers. This alarming trend has huge ramifications for women, children and communities across the globe. Empathy for mothers behind bars and concern for criminalized mothers in the community is in short supply. Mothers are criminalized for their vulnerabilities and for making unpopular but difficult choices under material and ideological conditions not of their own choosing. Criminalized Mothers, Criminalizing Mothering shines a spotlight on mothers who are, by law or social regulation, criminalized and examines their troubles and triumphs. This book offers a critical and compassionate lens on social (in)justice, mass incarceration, and collective miseries women experience (i.e., economic inequality, gendered violence, devalued care work, lone-parenting etc.). This book is also about mothers’ encounters with systems of control, confinement, and criminalization, but also their experiences of care.
£27.90
Demeter Press Mothers Under Fire: Mothering in Conflict Areas
Book Synopsis“Mothers Under Fire: Mothering in Conflict Areas” examines the experiences of women mothering in conflict areas. The aim of this collection is to engage with the nature and meaning of motherhood and mothering during times of war and/or in zones experiencing the threat of war. The essays in the collection reflect diverse disciplinary perspectives through which scholars and field practitioners reveal how conflict shapes mothering practices. One of the unique contributions of the collection is that it highlights not only the particular difficulties mothers face in various geographic locations where conflict has been prevalent, but also the ways in which mothers display agency to challenge and negotiate the circumstances that oppress them. The collection raises awareness of the needs of women and children in areas affected by military and/or political violence worldwide, and provides a basis for developing multiple policy frameworks aimed at improving existing systems of support in local contexts. —Kristen P. Williams, Clark University
£24.70
Pacific Educational Press, UBC Insider’s Guide to K–12 Education in BC
Book SynopsisProvides parents with the information they need to Navigate the school system Make informed decisions Access available resources and support Advocate for their child Equips educators with the information they need to help parents make the right decisions for their child’s educationKey Questions Answered How does the school system work? What makes a good school good? How do I choose the right school for my child? What program options are available? Which one best suits my child? What if my child needs additional support or interventions? How is my child’s learning assessed and evaluated? What are the requirements for graduation? How can I support my child through school transitions? How can I become involved in my child’s school? Trade ReviewThis resource is a comprehensive hands-on guide for both parents and educators to help them navigate and understand the education system in British Columbia. It is very informative about schooling options as well as support for all learners and assessment practices in a user friendly format. It would be a valuable resource for all schools to have. -- Sandy Magnussen, Parent and Special Education Technology Coordinator, SD46Table of ContentsPart 1: How the School System WorksGovernance and AdministrationFinanceHow Schools Are OrganizedHow the School Year Is OrganizedThe Provincial CurriculumPart 2: Choosing a SchoolWhat Makes a Good School Good?How to Choose a Public SchoolHow to Enroll Your Child into the Public School of Your ChoiceHow to Choose an Independent SchoolHow to Enroll Your Child into an Independent School of Your ChoicePart 3: Program and Schooling OptionsWhat Types of Program and Schooling Options Are Available?HomeschoolingDistributed LearningFrancophone SchoolFrench ImmersionOther Language Immersion ProgramsCommunity SchoolsAdvanced Placement ProgramInternational Baccalaureate ProgramAboriginal Education ProgramsArts ProgramsSports ProgramsMontessori and Reggio Emilia ProgramsChallenge ProgramsMulti-Age Cluster ClassesVocational ProgramsOther Programs of ChoicePart 4: Learning Support and Behaviour InterventionsWould Your Child Benefit from Additional Learning Support?Does Your Child Need English Language Support?What Can You Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied?Understanding Interventions or Supports for Behaviour IssuesPart 5: Assessment and EvaluationThe Difference Between Assessment and EvaluationAssessmentEvaluationParent-Teacher InterviewsPart 6: Frequently Asked QuestionsHow and When Will Your Child’s Class Placement Be Determined?What Input Can You Have in Your Child’s Class Placement?Why Do Schools Have Multi-Grade Classes?What Makes an Effective Teacher?What Happens on Professional Development Days?What Steps Can Help Keep Your Child Safe Online?How Can You Support Your Child Through School Transitions?How Can You Communicate Effectively with Your Child’s Teacher?How Can You Support Your Child’s Learning at Home?How Can You Become Involved in Your Child’s School?
£999.99
Demeter Press South Asian Mothering: Negotiating Culture,
Book SynopsisThis edited collection seeks to initiate a dialogue on South Asian mothering. The chapters in this book explore how South Asian cultural norms and values, as well as social constructions such as gender, race, class, caste, sexuality and ability inform South Asian mothers’ perceptions and practices of mothering, both in South Asia and in the diaspora. This book will appeal to multiple audiences as contributors with backgrounds in academia, activism, public policy, and the media draw from theory, research and lived experiences to illuminate the complexity of South Asian mothering.
£26.55
Demeter Press Chasing Rainbows: Exploring Gender Fluid
Book SynopsisFeminist parenting creates unique challenges. As women experience the unique powerlessness of motherhood, they also hold the uncomfortable power of acting as advocates for and as agents of socialization and social control over their children. Fathers may feel the desire for feminist parenting whilst experiencing a backlash and a lack of sup- port, while some parents may attempt to resist the binaries of mothering and fathering in their feminist parenting journey. Feminist parents may attempt to resist gender binaries; they may submit to them while attempting to foster critical dialogue; they may struggle with the display of their own femininity and masculinity or, for some, its perceived lack. This book attempts to cast a lens on the messy and convoluted ways that feminist parents approach parenting their children in gender aware and gender fluid ways.
£19.75
Demeter Press Black Motherhood(s) Contours, Contexts and
Book SynopsisThis book considers Black Motherhood through multiple and global lenses to engage the reader in an expanded reflection and to prompt further discourse on the intersection of race and gender within the construct of motherhood among Black women. With an aim to extend traditional treatments of Black motherhood that are often centered on a subordinated and struggling perspective, these essays address some of the hegemonic reality while also exploring nuance in experiences, less explored areas of subjugation, as well as pathways of resistance and resilience in spite of it. Largely focusing within domains such as narrative, identity, spirituality and sexuality, the book deftly explores black motherhood by incorporating varied arenas for discussion including: literary analysis, expressive arts, historical fiction, the African Diaspora, reproductive health, religion and social ecology.
£20.85
Platypus Media LLc Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers-
Book SynopsisThe new, revised Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers is a 38-page booklet, packed with information, humor, tips for fathers who want to know more about breastfeeding.
£9.15
African American Images Raising Black Boys
Book SynopsisGeared towards African American parents, this handbook offers more than 100 tips on successfully guiding boys into manhood and helping them avoid common pitfalls. By understanding the detrimental impact that peer pressure, rap music, and television have on today’s youth, especially males, parents can learn how to effectively support their children.
£17.95
No Greater Joy Ministries To Train Up a Child
£12.30
Higherlife Development Service The Seven Pillars of Parenting: Raising a
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£13.25
African American Images A Brighter Day: How Parents Can Help African
Book SynopsisFeaturing fantastic real-life stories that are contemporary and motivational, this strategy guide for parents provides the necessary tools for those who want to make a difference in their children's education. By addressing difficult issues that have a tendency to distract kids from their studies—such as peer pressure and sexuality—as well as the everyday influence of rap music, television, and video games, these accessible strategies teach parents how to communicate better and raise their expectations of their children. Rounded out by advice on how to help with homework, maintain good grades, and enforce the respect for authority on which a good education depends, this indispensable guide also grants parents better insight into the challenges faced by schools.
£13.25
Parenting Press Incorporated Safe Connections: A Parent's Guide to Protecting
Book SynopsisThough children grow older, concerns about the danger of sexual abuse may persist for some parents. This accessible manual provides help in continuing discussions about personal safety with preteens and teens, and it alerts parents to the issues of online predators, sexting, and sexual exploitation -- especially in what appear to be romantic relationships. It also provides practical advice for those who want to ensure that their children are safe with the parents own friends or romantic partners. Safe Connections, with its detailed lists of warning signs that an adolescent is being abused or is becoming an abuser, is ideal for use in school safety curricula.
£8.50
Parenting Press Incorporated The Biting Solution: The Expert's No-Biting Guide
Book SynopsisBiting is one of the most aggressive toddler behaviours that parents and childcare providers have to handle. Though the first bite can often come as a complete surprise -- a normally mild-mannered child takes a chomp -- the habit is a difficult one to break. This helpful guide provides parents and caregivers with recommendations for prevention, immediate intervention, and long-term solutions, and includes a puppet show script and a song that adults can use to help children learn to communicate without biting, hitting, or other inappropriate behaviour.
£14.20
£8.49
Parallax Press Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay
Book SynopsisThis generation of parents is overwhelmed with parenting advice; Carla Naumburg sets out to remind them that they have everything they need to raise healthy, happy children. Mindful parenting is about paying attention to what is going on with your children and yourself without judging it or freaking out about it or thinking everyone, including yourself and your child, should be doing something differently. In Parenting in the Present Moment, Naumburg shares what truly matters in parenting—connecting with children in ways that are meaningful to them and you, staying grounded amidst the craziness of parenting, and staying present for whatever life throws your way.With reassuring, compassionate storytelling, she weaves the most current theories—about healthy relationships, compassionate self-care, and mindfulness—throughout vignettes of her own chaotic childhood and parental struggles. She shows how mindfulness creates a solid foundation for any style of parenting, regardless of your cultural background, socio-economic status, or family structure. She also introduces the STAY model for tough times: Stop whatever it is you’re doing; Take a Breath; Attune to you thoughts and those of your child; and Yield to what is happening so you can respond from a place of connection and compassion. Parenting is an ongoing journey that constantly challenges every parent. Parenting in the Present Moment will help each family find its own way.
£14.39
Specialty Press, Incorporated, U.S. Playing Smarter in a Digital World: A Guide to
Book SynopsisA book to help parents to make their children's digital playtime educationalDigital play, when used appropriately, can be a powerful tool for learning skills such as planning, time management, cooperation, creativity, and digital literacy. The book’s clearly articulated strategies help parents use digital media in a more effective manner and, at the same time, set effective limits and implement a healthy “play diet” for their children. A section devoted to exploring specific strategies for using digital media with children in specific populations—such as children affected by ADHD, autism spectrum and learning disorders, and other mental health and educational issues—is also featured, as is a list of specific games, apps, and tools to make game-based learning most effective.
£16.16
Commonwealth Editions My First Reading Log: Read to Me!: Grow a
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£13.46
Peter E. Randall Publisher Daddy Days
£17.00
Robert D. Reed Publishers You and Me Kid: A Practical Guide for Meeting
Book SynopsisAdvice from an Experienced Parent Educator and Child Development Professor Tips to save parents and teens a lot of pain. Tools to feel competent as a parent of a teenager. Engaging stories with simple lessons for parenting your teen. Simple messages that all teens need to hear to grow up emotionally healthy. Knowledge of what all teens are experiencing developmentally. Advice on how to navigate important and difficult conversations with your teens. Information that the average educated person does not know about teenagers. Examples of how to shift from conflict with your teen into responsiveness and enduring connection. Ways to foster your teen's success in life and build a asting parent-child bond. When teens hear these messages, they always say, "I wish my parents knew this."
£13.25
Robert D. Reed Publishers Tiny But Mighty Baby: A Parents' Guide to
Book SynopsisEvery year in the United States alone, more than 200,000 babies are born smaller than they should be. Their parents are left adrift amid multiple tests and complex medical interventions for their tiny baby. Written by a board-certified Neonatologist for parents of growth-restricted babies, Tiny But Mighty Baby: A Parents’ Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Diagnosis of Intrauterine Growth Restriction ushers parents through the complex medical terminology, technology, and loss of normalcy associated with a diagnosis of growth restriction. Tiny But Mighty Baby guides parents through how growth restriction is diagnosed and what to expect from their growth-restricted baby after delivery and throughout life. Intimate stories of parents’ experiences of growth restriction complement each medically focused chapter and include stories of miscarriage, infant loss, and childhood development. Tiny But Mighty Baby encompasses the latest research about growth restriction to empower parents along their journey to help their child live the healthiest life possible.
£12.56
KPT Publishing My Mother Told Me
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£11.66
KPT Publishing With You in Mind
Book SynopsisOur family legacy is a gift, and there’s no better way for future generations to know their family history than through the words of a loving grandparent. Designed for grandparents to reflect, record and share their life story with grandchildren and future generations, With You In Mind takes its recipient on a journey that will become a cherished family memoir. This interactive journal includes prompts and inspirational quotes to guide one through a record of family history, memories, celebrations and milestones, with pages designed to include family photos.
£11.66
KPT Publishing Meditations for Mom: Simple Reflections on Faith,
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£13.46
KPT Publishing Baby and Me: A Guided Journal for the Mother of a
Book SynopsisBaby and Me is a delightful journal for mothers to capture memories with ease to turn every-day moments into a keepsake. Beautifully designed pages feature inspirational quotes, with prompts for journal entries for the mother of a newborn through five years old. With place holders for photographs it truly turns her notes into a loving memory book to be enjoyed now and in the years to come. Thoughtful and compelling, it captures the essence of the outpouring love and hope that comes with a new baby.
£12.30
KPT Publishing New Baby, New Love: Inspiration for the Mother of
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£13.46
KPT Publishing The New Dad Survival Handbook
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£9.45
Bull Publishing Company Working with Worry: A Workbook for Parents on How
Book SynopsisWorking with Worry is a hands-on workbook that you can turn to for easy-to-understand information, recommendations, and support. Parents will learn about what anxiety looks like in children, reflect on their own experiences with anxiety, and find a wealth of intervention activities to try with their children. The activities use proven techniques including mindfulness, creativity, and self-regulation, and are organized by type of intervention, age, and areas of interest.Trade Review"Wow! What a quick and easy hands-on guide to navigating the oftentimes daunting struggles of anxiety in children [...] This is a comprehensive user-friendly resource for parents, teachers, and mental health clinicians." Dana R. Lipsky, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist" Working with Worry is a great resource for anyone who lives with, teaches or does individual psychotherapy with an anxious child [...] a must-read for parents, teachers and therapists." Brenda Fawcett Ph.D. Psychologist"This couldn't have come at a better time with anxiety running high for our primary-school-age daughter." Netgalley Review"A very thorough informational book about anxiety that focuses on children and how parents can help their child cope with anxiety." Librarian, Netgalley"A helpful resource for the many children (and parents) who struggle during these anxious times." Julia M. Reffner, Library Journal
£15.29
Certa Publishing A Life Shared: Meaningful Conversations with Our
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£12.34
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Ser mamá: Cómo encontrar el balance...¡sin perder
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£13.46
Compendium Publishing & Communications Mom, More Than a Little
£14.10
Three Plus One Publishing Gloria Bee's Big Picture Day
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£18.04
