Child category: 4509 books
Your Nine Year Old
Thoughtful and Mysterious
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2012
What happened to that sunny outgoing child of eight? As parents of nine-year-olds often discover, nine is a tricky age. Children are more distant from Mother and Father; they're more independant and rely on friends for companionship, or they have a tendency to spend time alone. Some nines are boisterous...
Smart but Scattered
The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2011
There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" 4- to 13-year-old might also have trouble coping with disappointment...
A Healing Place
Help Your Child Find Hope and Happiness After the Loss of aLoved One
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2009
Real-world advice for caregivers of grieving children?from the founder of the nationally acclaimed, non-profit organization Kate?s Club.
Kate?s Club is dedicated to empowering children and teens who have lost loved ones. Based on its founder?s down-to-earth philosophy on how to handle grief,...
Brothers and Sisters
The Order of Birth in the Family
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2014
Are you an oldest, middle, youngest or only child? What effect has your birth order had on your life? In this classic work, Karl König attempts to explain the various characteristi of first-, second- and third-born people, without losing sight of the tremendous individuality of the human being. Just...
How We Did It
A Story of How a Single Mother Raised a Special-Needs Child
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2012
This is what I am sure of. There are millions of parents in this world. But there are only a select few with special needs children. No matter what you believe, this child was not given to you by mistake. You were chosen. You were entrusted to lead, guide and nurture that child. Its not by mistake; its by design.
Overcoming ADHD
Helping Your Child Become Calm, Engaged, and Focused--Without a Pill
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2009
This wise and informative guide applies Stanley Greenspan's much admired developmental approach to a very common disorder. In his distinctive and original view, ADHD is not a single problem, but rather a set of common symptoms that arise from several different sensory, motor, and self-regulation problems....
by Karen Renshaw Joslin
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2011
"A valuable book for the busy parent. Karen Joslin knows how to use both love and power in parenting, and presents easily understood solutions to common problems."
GLENN AUSTIN, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Former President, American Academy of Pediatrics
Parenting expert and mother Karen Renshaw Joslin...
by Joosr
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2016
In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries...
by Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
As a child moves beyond the toddler years, and into kindergarten and primary school, new challenges arise for parents. Be prepared for this exciting stage with fifteen "Childwise" principles for training children ages 3-7 in happy and responsible living.
Childwise is a key member of the bestselling...
Activities to Facilitate Motor, Sensory and Language Skills
Parent Resource Series, #2
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2013
MORE! Activities for families (can be adjusted for any age/ability group) to work on fine motor, gross motor, language and social skills
Integrates the use of a puppet & household materials
Provides specific greeting routine for group start and end to promote eye contact and engagement
As...
Blessing Your Grown Children
Affirming, Helping, and Establishing Boundaries
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2012
Being a parent of an adult child is a delicate balance of loving and accepting the child while maintaining healthy boundaries. Many parents find releasing their grown children a challenge, and while parents usually want to be supportive, the choices adult children make are sometimes unacceptable to...
by Jennie Lindon, Janet Webb
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2016
Ensure your students link theory with practice with this updated version of the authoritative and accessible series from Jennie Lindon
Linking Theory and Practice has helped thousands of students make the right connections between their lectures and the real settings that they go on to work...
by Carol Fertig
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
From the author of the nation's most popular blog on parenting gifted children comes the definitive how-to handbook for parents. This book offers a large menu of strategies, resources, organizations, tips and suggestions for parents to find optimal learning opportunities for their kids, covering the...
by Val Mullally
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2018
Do you sometimes feel stressed and frustrated with your kids and end up yelling at them?
- Wish you knew a calmer, better way of handling tantrums, meltdowns and arguments without losing your cool?
- Are you constantly feeling guilty, overwhelmed as a parent and upset at yourself for shouting at your...