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... learn how to build it up step by step. The message is, have fun Enjoy the book and the game together. Take your ... it. The hardest thing for experienced and trained chess players is to apply the game in such a way that you ...

A sweet and charming collection of comics about how strange and funny kids can be, New York Times bestselling cartoonist Jeffrey (Darth Vader & Son, Jedi Academy) Brown chronicles his life as a parent while his children ...

... self  at the white picket fence. Founder of the popular social networking site the Hot Moms Club, author Denay is on the pulse of hot mom trends and has worked with celebrity moms such as Mariska Hargitay,  Trista Sutter ...

... offers a step-by-step, sensible and jargon-free guide to all the things that most concern you, from what being a single parent means to you and your child emotionally, how to cope with the practical realities day-to-day ...

... of the one-woman off-Broadway show Mother Load , comes When Did I Get Like This, a screamingly funny take on being a modern woman, wife, and mother told with “a level of hilarity that even non-moms can appreciate” ( Time ...

... little time, and always remembering to keep your sense of humor no matter what. According to Judy Ford, this, "is a handbook of tools to assist you in the moment-to-moment, day-by-day, year-by-year relationship with your ...

... in the prison service, she knows what can happen when boys make the wrong choices. She also knows what it's like to be a parent - she raised a son on her own and feared for his survival. As a crucial part of the Good Man ...

... as a guest on The Autism Show and The Manhattan Neighborhood Network's School-Home Connection. Her books have been listed as resources on websites such as Real Simple Magazine, Everyday Health, AOL's Health and Wellness ...

... a child's emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come. Your child will be guided, with the help ... magazines and anthologies, and her flash fiction has been long-listed for the Bath Flash Fiction Award and ...

... support, and with a focus on understanding the child and how he or she sees the world, this book will be of immeasurable value to the parents and families of children with PDA as well as the professionals working with ...

... with a sense of adventure, self-confidence, manners, faith, and the ability to utilize technology wisely. Let Them Be Kids is Jessica's offering of grace and confidence to moms, giving them practical ideas to meet these ...

... in these years that can impact a child s confidence, not just now but for years to come. Your child will be guided, with the help of Jem a friendly and supportive character they can identify with through fun and engaging ...

... . . . or do they? Full of vibrant illustrations, annotated diagrams, and first-hand accounts, Be Pregnant is a fun and comforting companion for this exciting (and highly anticipatory!) time in a pregnant person's ...

... heard the term 'school-readiness'-but what does it mean? Starting school is a big step for children and parents, and it can be hard to know where to start. Experienced primary school principal Andrew Oberthur provides ...

... something you must walk away from? And when you then find yourself not lonely, but elated - elated to be alone with yourself? About the Author Born in London, Emma Forrest began her writing career as a teenage columnist ...

... do it all by our own strength, we end up depleted, lonely, and ineffective. Heather MacFadyen wants you to know that you are not meant to go it alone. Sharing her most vulnerable, hard mom moments, she shows how moms can ...

... impulses, to appreciate and to take responsibility for others--qualities that are at the heart of both morality and lasting well-being. Author: Richard Weissbourd. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Philosophy Ethics & ...

... children understand themselves and their existence. Some of their responses focus on the nature of God ("Who are God's parents?"); others focus on themselves ("Why can't friendships last forever?) and people around them ...

... their failure to deliver the sort of citizens it wants. But what are parents supposed to be doing ? Are there some people that are inherently unfit to be parents and does there exist a body of knowledge that defines fit ...

... their failure to deliver the sort of citizens it wants. But what are parents supposed to be doing ? Are there some people that are inherently unfit to be parents and does there exist a body of knowledge that defines fit ...

... school and the broader community. The DTBY curricula is age-appropriate and adapted to account for changing ... families with 2 to 5 year old children, references are made to the programs for school aged children and teens ...

... school and the broader community. The DTBY curricula is age-appropriate and adapted to account for changing ... families with 2 to 5 year old children, references are made to the programs for school aged children and teens ...

... to one? Some parents feel guilty but shouldn't. Others should feel guilty but don't. Read How Not to be a Hypocrite , then answer the questionnaire, and work out where you stand on this crucial issue. Author: Adam Swift ...

... limitations and learn the principles of effective referral. This practical and informative book is essential for any untrained youth worker, and will be a vital tool for any youth pastor to share with their staff. Author ...

... children happy, confident and successful? How can you help a child to flourish? Their environment is important, but the real difference is in your hands - every adult has the tools to help a child achieve psychological ...

... child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jack Turban into the science, medicine, and politics of gender identity. You will be immersed in the lives of three trans and gender diverse youth--Meredith, Kyle, and Sam--as they ...

... of wisdom from famous personalities, experts and inspirational leaders alike, each page of this beautiful book will help you be kinder to yourself, to other people and to the planet. With contributions from Fearne Cotton ...

... -- in the U.S., in her native Nigeria -- offering an artfully nuanced explanation of why the gender divide is harmful for women and men, alike. Argued in the same observant, witty and clever prose that has made Adichie a ...

... person. So, what makes a good person? Generally, we think about good people as being kind: those who are compassionate, empathetic, generous. However, it seems that, in our fast-paced, individual-driven society, kindness ...

... parenting - eating well, sleeping well, moving well and resting well. Self-kindness - why the pressure of self-care can be so damaging and why we need a new approach. How to not throw your own tantrums and what to do if ...

... a practical and emotional guide for LGBTIQA+ families around the arrival of a new baby. Becoming a parent is already a challenging time, even more so if you don't see yourself reflected in mainstream parenting resources ...

... to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care. Children often believe that they are in foster care because they are bad . This book makes it clear that the troubles in their lives ...

... and churches, in neighborhoods and families-could no longer be tolerated. And even though Jenny didn't know what ... if you can actually make any difference-then this book is for you. Join Jenny and see for yourself what ...

... the six-year journey of Kirsten and her husband Ryan as they navigate against tremendous odds to be parents. It combines the couple's personal experiences with factual insights into fertility treatment and surrogacy and ...

... . This process puts parents back in the driver's seat, where they belong and where their children need them to be. These real life stories provide a roadmap for how to tune into the root causes of children's behavior and ...

... accepting that the old rules won't necessarily apply in the future (changes in higher ed and career-building are evolving at a rapid pace) and instead focus on making your time with your kids one of connection, adventure ...

... their children participate in club travel sports. In What is the Goal: The Truth About the Youth Sports Industry ... to the young athletes that sports programs should be designed to benefit. Linscott and Ruoff demonstrate ...

... a powerful role in your child's happiness. Full of useful advice and effective techniques, this book is ideal for foster and adoptive parents, social workers, counsellors and therapists, as well as other professionals ...

... delivery room their own sobs. Eighty stillborn babies a day means heartbroken families mourn the death of children who will never breathe, gurgle, learn to walk, or go to school. In 2006, Janel Atlas became one of those ...

... trying to rein in teenagers, or focused on raising a secure child, this book provides the tools you need. You will learn how to help your children thrive, while at the same time, reduce the stress parenting can cause. It ...

... well as updated 'then' and 'now' words of wisdom from other ordinary Aussie fathers. So You're Going To Be a Dad remains Australia's most engaging, reassuring and down-to-earth book for new dads. About the Author Peter ...

... , while dealing with her own pain along with that of her younger daughter Gracie and husband, Mark. This is a heartbreaking, life-changing memoir that reveals the fragility of humans, the power of love and why we should ...

... Sumo-style. On the other, he needs to ditch the ?whatever you want, honey? mentality, grow a pair, and be assertive during the decision-making process. Or else he?ll wind up with a son named Percy. Pfeiffer knows how to ...

... one can touch their private parts, and if they do, they must tell a trusted adult until believed. Kids need to be safe as well as feel safe. Teaching a child that private means 'just for you' and that their private parts ...

... do before her; bring the undeniable joys of a sober lifestyle to light in a non-preachy, honest and accessible way. I am very excited that her words have come into the world at a time that calls for so many of us to wake ...

... s okay to fail and try again. That's what makes us better parents. About the Author Elizabeth Green is cofounder, CEO, and editor in chief of Chalkbeat, a nonprofit education news organization. A former Spencer Fellow at ...

... It For Me? brings the methods used in that innovative, insightful program to paperback or e-book. Motherhood - Is It For Me? provides the path to a woman's deepest desire so that she can make the motherhood decision that ...

... Put a Wet Paper Towel On It comes a book filled with chaos, clangers and confessions from the classrooms. You'll be taken on a journey where you'll meet a rogues' gallery of classroom characters, read some juicy teacher ...

... on how to help their teens get through the physical, mental and social challenges of adolescence. The Kids Will Be All Right includes strategies to suggest to your teen to deal with common tricky situations, and covers ...

... him a weird ass dude, and the weird ass people are the only ones making sense anymore. They're the last ... ll feel wings sprouting from your shoulder blades afterwards. You'll be able to fly. It's okay to laugh and fly. ...

... , at work, with friends, and in the public square. Dr. Kevin Leman's classic book on birth order is getting a new look, bringing his engaging, fascinating, and often funny observations to a new audience. With insight and ...

... , nappy changes, toilet training, school pick-ups — there's almost nothing a modern dad can't do (except give birth, that is!). If you're looking for easy-to-follow tips on how to care for your child and create a loving ...

... with Heidi's son Theo and more. Follow Heidi's irreverent and brutally honest story of her fight to be seen, heard and supported, while swimming against a tide of parent blame, ableist stereotypes and the weight of other ...

... Vegan and Gluten-Free Names" (Miso, Quinoa), and "Names to CTRL+C and CTRL+V" (Adobe, Helvetica). Also included are "tipsters" for sparking naming creativity, such as opening a box of crayons or scanning the credits of a ...

... keep copies of this book to give parents when these issues arise; the insights and hope this book provides will be a powerful tool in the provider's therapeutic toolkit." -Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., author, with Oprah ...

... dozens of decisions a day, every one of which in some way shapes the person your child will grow into. It can be difficult to know in these moments whether you're on the right track. Progressive parents especially ...

... can manage outcomes and do all the right things to make our lives go well, and how challenging it can be when we realize that we can't control how things turn out. She helps readers understand the difference between the ...

... time-tested assumptions that lie at the heart of child and youth care. One by one, the layers of professionalism are peeled back to reveal the essence of it all--the practitioner's own sense of self. This results in the ...

... author's work as a midwife with a special interest in exercise. The main aims of the study were to investigate the effects of undertaking a regular exercise programme during and following pregnancy on psychological well ...

... create a connection in the family bond sheds light on a previously unexplained topic. Author: Will Glennon. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Family & Health Relationships & Families: Advice & Issues Intergenerational ...

... book also serves as a supplementary text in public policy and the social sciences. The policy chapters will be of particular interest to those who use child and youth indicators to guide policy development. Author: Brett ...

... their children. The author emphasises that everyone has strengths and weaknesses and that having dyslexia is okay. This book will be valuable for parents of children with dyslexia, as well as other adults working with ...

... it from happening again. Written in an easy - to - understand style and offering examples that will be all too familiar, this book covers seventeen common manipulations in all, including: Emotional Blackmail - Punishment ...

... -step advice for instilling limits, self-discipline, and ethics in all members of the family. Your Kids Are Your Own Fault is a rescue plan that spells hope for raising a generation of productive adults we can feel proud ...

... (and minority) societies in the context of globalization and modernity. A particular strength of this volume is its ability to highlight the multiple and contested roles of religion and personal faith in the fashioning ...

... (and minority) societies in the context of globalization and modernity. A particular strength of this volume is its ability to highlight the multiple and contested roles of religion and personal faith in the fashioning ...

... about - a family member, co-worker, or close friend - has recently announced that their family will be growing through adoption, you may have questions. After all, unless you have personally experienced adoption, you may ...

... filled with change. As our sons and daughters move into young adulthood, our role of what it means to be loving parents changes dramatically. This book aims to help readers miss as many potholes as possible in making the ...

... professionals who do not have enough time or expertise to coax shy children out of their shells. Silence is Not Golden: Strategies for Helping the Shy Child provides information for parents and educators on the nature of ...

... together. Yet, as she grows, I see less of a resemblance to my husband, stirring unsettling questions. I was hoping a visit from my friend, Victoria would bring some stability. With her seemingly perfect life in Spain ...

... that it's what's inside you that counts, Strong Is the New Pretty conveys a powerful message for every girl, ... Kate to launch a philanthropic arm of Strong Is the New Pretty , partnering with organizations that invest ...

... for bigger and better things. It asks not what you want from life, but what kind of person you want to be, exposing the key to planning for your future - building your best qualities so you can stand out and live a ...

... and You'll Never Pee Alone , Clint knows exactly what's "terrible" about the twos. About the Author Clint Edwards is the founder of No Idea What I'm Doing parenting blog and author of I'm Sorry... Love Your Husband . He ...

... s her little sister and her busy working parents to deal with on her own. She feels unsure about herself. Alyssa is going from lesson to lesson, doing what she's told, afraid to step out. One day, Ellie's had enough. She ...

... they learn about themselves, how to overcome difficulties and the importance of leaning on your friends. Being Brave Too is a novel and personal development guide for girls with themes on self-esteem and resilience. It ...

... legal right to create a family. About the Authors Kate E. Reynolds MDS, PGDC, PGDHE, BSc (Hons) SA, RGN is mother to two young people on the autism spectrum, one of whom has intellectual disabilities. She worked for the ...

... see past you right now, I'm so small and everything's a little blurry. All I see is you. When you feel alone, like the walls are closing in, remember I'm here too. I know your world has changed and the days feel a little ...

... racism that further marginalizes women of color-we must recognize these as social problems that affect us all We Are Animals draws attention to these issues by examining key moments in Case's life where her experience as ...

... the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide for families of children who have been molested. First published in 1988, this new edition includes current research and information on the nature and ...

... child care at a variety of geographic scales within the context of US and Canadian case studies. The book is organised around two themes: the government's role in child care provision, and the child care arrangements and ...

... access. It shows that, as part of the concatenation of affect and access, globalized moralities about reproduction are dependent on ambiguous ideas about caste. Through the unfolding of birth and death, a new vision of ...

... revealing lens of her personal experience. From mother to mechanic, sister to soldier, Roberts reveals how much progress has been made and how much further we have to go. A superb collection of profiles and essays,  We ...