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`This excellent book looks at the attachment and development of very young children in the fostering and adoption situation. It deals sensitively and practically with the young child's "hurts" to help adopters and foster carers understand and cope with the many traumas they may experience in integrating a young child into their family. Caroline Archer is a real adoptive parent speaking from experience so this book provides good, practical advice and encouragement for the mothering figure when things are not following the normal attachment and development patterns… This highly readable book is highly recommended for everyone fostering or adopting very young children.'- Adoption and Fostering`Written by an adoptive parent [this book aims] to give practical advice and parenting tips to other adoptive and long-term foster parents. The author's basic premise is that all children who have been adopted or placed in long-term care have undergone some form of psychological hurt. She argues that while some children will be more resilient to this hurt than others, many children will need their hurt to be acknowledged by their parents/carers, and be allowed to grieve for their losses in order to move forward to a life of greater well-being and fulfilment. [The book begins] by exploring such issues as bringing a child home, child development and what to do when things "don't seem quite right". Other issues covered are the effects of trauma on a child, and how to handle specific difficulties that may arise with an adopted child. [It is] written in a clear easy-to-read format, and contain[s] a list of references for further reading.'- Family Matters

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Interested in preschool inclusion, but not sure where to start? This introductory guide gathers everything you need to know to launch a successful inclusive early childhood program—and get critical buy-in from your whole staff. A must for leaders of early childhood programs, this reader-friendly primer reveals how inclusive education benefits all children, how school staff and parents can work as a team to make it happen, and how to knock down common barriers to inclusion. Combining the latest research with the nuts and bolts of program development, this book will help current and future early childhood leaders assemble highly effective inclusion teams and develop programs where every child learns and thrives.READ THIS BOOK TO Understand what inclusion is and what it looks like in practice Assess your program’s readiness for inclusion Determine what your program needs to make inclusion work Learn which federal laws support inclusion in different early childhood settings Collaborate with staff and parents to develop and sustain key program changes Break through the myths and misinformation that create resistance to inclusion PRACTICAL FEATURES: Quick tips, vignettes, reflection activities, FYIs, and helpful resource lists make this an ideal preservice text and a practical team-building tool for inservice professional development.

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In the twenty-first century we are confronted with a rapidly changing world full of social, economic and environmental uncertainties. We are all inherently connected to this changing world and in order to create the best possible conditions for life to thrive, we must each develop an inner capacity to respond and adapt to life in new, creative and innovative ways.The author of this visionary book argues that the path to a happy, healthy and peaceful world begins with the individual. By learning to recognise our cognitive habits of interrupting and defining life through our fixed ideas, labels and judgements, we can begin to develop a dynamic way of seeing that enables us to perceive and respond to life with greater attentiveness.First Steps to Seeing reveals a practical set of stepping stones that guide the reader into this dynamic way of seeing and relating. Using personal stories, practical exercises and real-world case studies in development, education and business, the author takes the reader on a journey to explore how to give our full attention to life, and how to enliven the world that we each co-create. An inspiring guide for all those working for social change in youth work, business, education or research, or simply seeking fresh paths in life.

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“The perfect resource to help anyone whose life has been touched by the addiction epidemic.” – Sarah Patrick, R.N. Are you mired in active addiction and struggling to find a way out? Are you concerned for a loved one whose life is being controlled by drugs or alcohol? Accept, Reflect, Commit: Your First Steps to Addiction Recovery offers the resource you need to prepare for treatment, choose the right recovery program, and successfully achieve and sustain sobriety.Based on expert clinical experience, Accept, Reflect, Commit gets readers ready for the recovery journey, enabling them to take inventory of their lives and start thinking about concepts such as:• Trusting the process• The victim mentality• People-pleasing• ForgivenessWith reflection questions and room for written responses, Accept, Reflect, Commit is a practical guidebook to help you or someone you love make the first steps toward health, hope, and healing.

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This 5th edition of the bestselling introduction to counselling is thoroughly revised and updated. Pete Sanders, Paula J Williams and Andy Rogers position counselling in contemporary society and render the theory, practice and origins of counselling understandable to all. Other short contributions explore the role of power, language and race in the field of counselling.

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Revisiting a folk music classic, this delightfully illustrated picture book adds an unexpected twist to a timeless song, building to a hilarious conclusion certain to engage children time and again. No one knows where the lyrics of this fanciful rhyme originated, although the melody is certainly based on the classic tune 'How Dry I Am.' Sung as an echo song, and accompanied by hand motions, children will laugh out loud at the antics of the Aunt, who in each verse travels to another strange place and brings back some unusual things. A fully notated version of the music with all words and hand motions is included.

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One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing communication and language. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved. Inspired by research and clinical practice, this book addresses communication and language development of children with autism, from teaching non-verbal communication such as pointing, to moving towards spoken language. This book champions initial intervention with children at an early stage of communication, but the many practical ideas and strategies can also be usefully applied to children of school age, if they are at an early stage of communication.First Steps in Intervention With Your Child With Autism is perfect for parents looking to understand their child better and, in turn, help improve their child's development and communication. This will also be a useful reference for all professionals working to support families with a child on the autism spectrum.

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A classic folksong is brought vividly to life in this enchanting children's picture book, accompanied by beautiful paintings that capture the essence and wonder of this story and pull the reader in to a fantastic world of music and wonder. 'There was a Man and He Was Mad' exists in many variations, and was popular as early as 1886, when James Orchard Halliwell published it in his 'The Nursery Rhymes of England.' The melody is very simple and therefore easy to learn, and is reminiscent of the favorite children's folk song, 'Old McDonald.' Throughout its aural life, 'There Was a Man and He Was Mad' has been continually reinvented for no other reason than the pleasure of placing this man in more and more ridiculous situations. This book captures one of the many wonderful versions of the song--with an added twist!

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Simple first steps in yoga and mindfulness for your little one to discover!Yoga for Kids is a great way to teach your children about yoga, mindfulness, meditation and peace - whilst having fun at the same time! This all-encompassing guide includes everything you need to know about yoga for children. Encourage your child's curiosity as they explore simple variations of much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home!Dive straight in to discover: -Over 25 simple poses and yoga activities to explore-How to achieve maximum mindfulness and fun throughout each activity -Colourful illustrations and photographs showing yoga poses for kids to copy-Higher-level information allows parents to understand and ensure safety behind each poseYoga for Kids aims to teach children all about yoga and mindfulness using a strongly visual approach. Featuring exercises for the parents and children to explore independently or together, whether it's stretching into tree pose, bending into butterfly pose, succeeding with sun salutation or doing downward dog, your child can explore a series of fun and engaging yoga poses that'll keep them entertained for hours! Follow the activities presented in this yoga guide, and your little one can learn how to perfect their poses and become stronger and more confident too! The ideal yoga activity book for 6-9 year olds, this is a must-have volume for children who like moving, learning and bending! Whether you're a parent looking to encourage your child to relax, engage, focus and have fun, or you think your child may be experiencing anxiety and you're looking for a fun and mindful activity the family can enjoy together, this all-encompassing yoga book for children may be calling your name!Children's yoga expert Susannah Hoffman sets out to prove that supporting a child's positive mental health does not need to be expensive, difficult or even time-consuming. With this awe-inspiring activity book, your child can explore yoga poses that will help them de-stress and have fun at the same time!

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This practical book is a valuable teacher resource for teaching geometry in Year 6 in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum.Comprehensively illustrated, it covers angles in regular polygons, triangles, right-angled triangles, and platonic solids. It concludes with a chapter on teaching shadow drawing and projection.This is the third volume in Ernst Schuberth's series on Geometry Lessons for Waldorf Schools.

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Books on toddler development are typically heavy on words, and what photographs they do contain tend to show cute kids, but ones that don’t truly relate to the information in the text. Knack Raising Your Toddler is different. Packed with 375 full-color photographs of care essentials, emotions, and stages of growth (12–36 months), it gives busy parents a visually-driven reference filled with general advice, parenting tips, toddler behaviors, and resources in easy-to-understand format. • 375 full-color photos• 25 illustrations• Coauthored by a parenting expert who is an M.S.W.• Organized by age and stage

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If you are new to the Christian faith, these Bible reading notes will help you to develop a daily habit of spending time with God.Inside you will find over fifty daily readings, written to help you engage with God's Word, spend time in prayer, and discover some foundational truths of the Bible and how to apply them to your daily life.Prepare to be encouraged, challenged and inspired!

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What is Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of the decomposition of tasks in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Volt and his robot rock band star in this story and get to know these fundamentals of coding as they learn to play music together!In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure! is a fun tale that leads children through the idea of variables in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Flex and Type, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they write a flexible-and-fun story at the library called All About Me!In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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How To Begin Your Christian Life is a book on how one becomes a Christian and it helps a reader understand the basics of making the most important decision of one's life. Included are teachings on: -- the miracle of new birth -- the need for a new life -- the problem of separation from worldliness -- what redemption is all about -- the way of salvation -- feelings -- faith -- repentance -- where a Christian stands in relation to GodThe difficult questions of the faith are answered simply by outlining the steps to the life of faith - all from the scriptures themselves.

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Ages 3 to 7 years. Explore the wonders of the human voice with the fun, magical activities in The Book of Pitch Exploration! Whether it's whooshing or shushing, hooting or booing, the human voice is capable of creating all kinds of sounds. This book allows children to discover these sounds through ideas, poems, stories, and songs that invite vocal participation from all involved. Not only are these activities fun, they also make excellent vocal warm-ups!

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Featuring text and musical notation, this collection includes 88 toe-wiggling and tummy-tickling songs and rhymes for adults to share with children, such as 'This Little Piggy' and 'These Are Baby's Fingers.'

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This revised edition of Enjoy Playing Guitar: Tutor Book 1 is the ultimate resource for all beginner guitarists. It introduces the basics of classical guitar playing and musical concepts through an approach that is clear, progressive, and carefully paced. It includes tailored solos, duets, and trios in a range of styles, and it develops musicianship through activities in improvisation, playing by ear, and the art of accompanying. To consolidate learning, there are helpful reminders and quizzes covering musical knowledge, plus a CD with over 70 play-along tracks. Encouraging self-directed learning outside as well as during lessons, this is the perfect book for today's aspiring player.

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Tapping on the bottom of a baby's foot and gently touching a baby's face, fingers, or legs are natural games that have brought joy to children for generations. Clapping a baby's hands together or inviting a baby to clap onto hands lets a baby and adult communicate through play and without words. This collection includes 71 songs and rhymes, such as 'Rub-a-Dub-Dub,' 'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,' and 'Miss Mary Mack.'

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