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Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of adolescence and teach young people how to avoid making poor choices. Short, concise chapters are filled with engaging illustrations and practical applications. This book is essential reading for preteens.
A title that shows you how to sew essential items for young baby's room - from a basic curtain to a fitted sheet for the mattress - creating a space that is not only attractive, but also functional and safe. Also included are necessities for outings - where you may need anything from a backpack to a carrycot - and special items for playtime. Make a unique tactile play mat to enhance your baby's sensory development, one- and two-piece soft toys with a toy barrel to keep them, or a rag doll that will accompany your baby well into her teens and possibly one day adorn her own baby's room. Practical hints and tips throughout are accompanied by advice on how specific choices may enhance your baby's sensory and motor development - an area that is certainly a concern for every caring parent. Making these practical items yourself not only saves money, but also allows you to add a personal touch. And it is so easy: Detailed step-by-step instructions with line drawings; colour photo of every finished item; suitable for beginners and busy working moms; full-size patterns included.
Boundaries with Kids will help parents: Recognize the boundary issues underlying child behavior problems Set boundaries and establish consequences with kids Get out of the nagging trap Stop controlling their kids---and instead help their children develop self-control Apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting Take six practical steps for implementing boundaries with their kids Want to Paint a Happy Future for Your Children? Start Drawing the Line Today. One of the most loving things parents can do for their children is set firm boundaries with them. Boundaries with Kids will help the parents in your group raise their kids to take responsibility for their own actions, attitudes, and emotions. In eight sessions, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend offer tools and insights for bringing order to problematic circumstances and cultivating healthier parent-child relationships in the home. This leader s guide gives you the clear, step-by-step instructions you need to maximize interaction, support, and insights within your group. Most of the preparation has been done for you---just follow the easy-to-use lesson plan, complete with helpful tips. Because this book includes the full text of the participant s guide, it s the only guidebook you need to track page-for-page with your group. Boundaries with Kids sessions: 1. Building Character in Kids 2. Kids Need Parents with Boundaries 3. The Law of Sowing and Reaping and the Law of Responsibility 4. The Laws of Power and Respect 5. The Laws of Motivation and Evaluation 6. The Laws of Proactivity and Envy 7. The Laws of Activity and Exposure 8. Six Steps to Implementing Boundaries with Your Kids"
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The Pilgrim Press is pleased to re-introduce the Looking Up series of 24-page, 5.5" by 5.5" booklets. The four best-selling titles are ideal for times that call for contemplation or prayer, whether for times of difficulty and worry or for times of joy and happiness. More in-depth than a greeting card, each booklet will help you find the right words...a caring thought...a comforting reflection to communicate compassion in extraordinary ways.
Announcing that rare parenting book that will not only help you become a more effective parent but actually change how you see your children. Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home-while turning the whole idea of the "terrible twos" on its head. Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity in your child-and in yourself. Specific Montessori skills-the winter coat flip; getting your toddler to pour his or her own water and clean up whatever spills might occur. And it goes much deeper, showing how a parent can really be present, be the child's guide, and handle tantrums and problematic behaviour without resorting to bribes, threats, or punishment and truly celebrate every stage. It's also that rare parenting book that's beautiful to look at, with a bright, airy design and simple colour illustrations and photographs.
Featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live Selected as one of the Independent's 10 best pregnancy books for expectant parents Birth is a feminist issue. It's the feminist issue nobody's talking about. FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTER 'A powerful read, whether you're pregnant or not' Independent Finally blasting the feminist spotlight into the labour ward, Milli Hill encourages women everywhere to stand and deliver, insisting that birth is no longer left off the list in discussions about female power, control and agency. From the importance of birth plans to your human rights in childbirth, and including birth stories from women across the world, this call-to-arms will help you find your voice, take an active role in your choices, and change the way you think about childbirth. Praise for Give Birth Like a Feminist 'I feel so lucky to have read Milli's book while pregnant, she completely changed my way of looking at giving birth' Ella Mills, author of Deliciously Ella
The purpose of this title is to enable the doctor, the medical student and the nurse to examine the newborn baby thoroughly and confidently. In addition to the history taking, examination techniques and normal findings, a great variety of abnormal findings are also discussed and illustrated. The importance of a thorough history taking is emphasised and the general principles that apply to the examination of the newborn baby are explained. This is followed by a general examination, and a complete systematic examination of the baby.
A new journal inspired by the number-one best-selling children's mental health title You're a Star by Poppy O'Neill This activity journal containing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children aged 7+ grow their self-esteem No one feels great about themselves all the time - and when we don't feel good it can be hard to know how to pick ourselves up again. My Self-Esteem Journal is for those times. It contains a fun selection of activities and doodling pages designed to help cope with feelings of low self-esteem and self-doubt. Inside you can: Fill in a happy diary Create your own mood-boosting affirmations Doodle your way to feeling great with the help of some friendly monsters Shout out loud how great you are! This calming journal encourages children to tune into their feelings and find creative and lasting ways to manage low self-esteem. It contains simple ideas and activities throughout, allowing the child to work independently or with guidance from a grown-up.
'Joanne Kraft always comes through with milk out the nose humor that is honest, authentic, and even educational She's one of my favorite writers.'--James N. Watkins Award-winning author and editor of Vista Just Too Busy is the story of the Kraft family's head-on collision with busyness and the 12-month experiment that changed their lives. When their children could recite the dollar value meals at McDonald s faster than the times-tables, Joanne and Paul Kraft knew something was very wrong. So, instead of continuing their busyness habit and fitting more into their schedules, they took a year off from all extracurricular activities and learned how to be a family again. In this book, readers will laugh their way to learning the 10 telltale signs that they're just too busy and find the courage to guard their families from the temptation of constant distraction.
Our kids are experiencing an unprecedented sense of isolation, interacting virtually in a world that seems ever more fearful with each news cycle. They absorb and internalize the stress and anxiety they see on their parents' faces and on the phone, laptop, tablet, and TV screens that are ever before their eyes. Not surprisingly, their mental and physical health are suffering. As parents, we want to know how we can help. Practical and encouraging, Raising Healthy Teenagers helps you understand the mental, physical, and social toll the past couple years have taken on your kids. Then it offers proven strategies to help your teen get back onto a healthy path by * reducing screen time and increasing green time * learning how to be a social being again * developing strategies to deal with disruptions in schooling * reclaiming a structured day * breaking the cycle of anxiety and depression * and much more
In her third book on Early Years number, the author sets out to help develop the parent/teacher relationship, so that it fully benefits the young learner. She provides lots of suggestions for ways in which parents can share in their children's education at home. The emphasis is on the provision of practical activities, and in this book, previous number work (based on numbers 1 to 10) is extended to include concepts such as matching, sorting and sequencing, as well as weighing and measuring.
Written by three mothers who've been through it all, "What the Other Mothers Know" gives you straight, funny, realistic talk on: getting drool stains out of clothing finding the perfect babysitter and maintaining her loyalty taking car trips with toddlers recognizing how to set limits and holding to them sucking up to preschool directors keeping your child off ihatemymom.com And much, much more The maternal wisdom of the ages is right in your hands--delivered with a heaping spoonful of humor.
Offers 25 practical, action-oriented tips for parents before, during, and after a move. This work includes tips such as: giving kids a sense of control and involvement in the move, making the physical move less stressful, and creating a sense of belonging in a new home. It is useful for those looking to help children adjust to a move.
Ouerskap is 'n taak waarvoor ons geen opleiding kry nie, daar is nie 'n keurproses of eksamens nie, en geen permit word vereis nie. Tog hou jy die lewe en toekoms van 'n ander mens in jou hande wanneer jy 'n ouer word. Hierdie titel sal 'n reusebydrae lewer to elke ouer se ouerskapvaardighede. Dit fokus op kommunikasie as die kern van interpersoonlike verhoudings en sal jou help om jou kinders die beste moontlike, weloorwoe opvoeding te gee. Hoewel elke mens 'n unieke kulturele agtergrond het, is daar universele ouerskapbeginsels en het ons kinders dieselfde behoeftes, vrese en drome. Elkeen van ons se diepste behoefte is waarskynlik om te weet dat ons gekoester en waardevol geag word bloot op grond van onsself wees. Positiewe ouerskap kyk uit hierdie perspektief na die volgende: Wat is jou wense vir jou kind? Hoe struktuur geborgenheid meebring; 'n Goeie selfbeeld vir jou kind; Vorm goeie verhoudings; Onvoorwaardelike liefde; Hoe om pret te he met jou kind. Spiritualiteit positiewe ouerskap is 'n noodsaaklike gids om ouers te help om die wonderlike, maar veeleisende verantwoordelikheid van ouerskap in die 21ste eeu in Suid-Afrika met selfvertroue te hanteer.
Give the moms in your life a beautiful gift of encouragement, reassurance, and peace amidst uncertainty. Jesus Calling for Moms features 50 relevant devotions from Sarah Young's New York Times bestseller Jesus Calling®, to celebrate mothers and their love, comfort, and strength, offering timely, biblical truth. With 50 selections, you'll find devotions that speak to:
Whether a gift for your own mom or for a mom who means so much to you, this is ideal for Mother's Day, birthdays, Valentine's Day, and more. Jesus Callingfor Moms will be a cherished favorite for years to come.
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