This book was started in 2005 to share my personal experience with the present fathers, mothers and parents who are struggling and future ones who will struggle to bring up a child or children with special reference to teenagers in Britain. Having brought up four children with my wife; I have realised the difficulties confronting parents, especially fathers, in bringing up teenagers in a 'liberalised' country like Britain. The impact of' 'missing' fathers on children, in particular, those in their teenage years, the community, and lone parents form the central theme of this book.

Be a Potty Star! with this new sticker reward activity book to guide your little one through their potty journey. Packed with fun activities to gently introduce new toilet training concepts; from choosing a potty and grown up pants to learning the importance of keeping clean and washing your hands. Thomas & Friends will be with you every step of the way, with over 80 stickers and an encouraging reward chart to support your child in this new and exciting stage of their development.

When students with disabilities transition to college, they'll find changes in the academic environment, and in the disability accommodation system. It's important to provide them with the proper preparation so they can make a confident, smooth transition. This guide starts by discussing the laws in place and the way that they shape the accommodations system. It explains students' responsibilities at college, and what their rights are if they choose to request accommodations. Next, it reviews the skills students need to manage independently at college - both personal and academic. Then it discusses how the laws address the admissions process, and shares what admissions directors said about it. It suggests how students can find a college that's a good fit in all of the important ways. Finally, it explains how students request accommodations, and what ones commonly are and aren't approved. This third edition has been greatly revised to make it equally helpful to parents and professionals. It includes updated research and interviews, and new in this edition is corrections to common myths readers may have heard.

A new journal inspired by the number-one best-selling children's mental health title Don't Worry, Be Happy by Poppy O'Neill This activity journal contains cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children aged 7+ manage their worries Everyone worries - it's a normal part of life - but whenever it feels a bit too much we need to stop, take a breath, and do something fun! My Worry Journal is for those times. It contains a fabulous selection of activities and doodling pages designed to help manage feelings of worry and doubt. Inside you can: Fill in a smile diary Create your own positive affirmations Take some mindful breaths Doodle your way to calm with the help of some friendly monsters This engaging journal allows children to tune into their feelings and find creative and lasting ways to cope with their worries. It contains simple ideas and activities throughout, allowing the child to work independently or with guidance from a grown-up.

After selling over 125,000 copies and being translated into nearly twenty languages, this third edition of a classic Herald Press title has been refreshed for new generations Drescher continues to emphasize how parents can meet their children's seven most basic needs. Anybody who cares about children as persons created in God's image will rediscover the topics of significance, security, acceptance, love, praise, discipline, and God through this practical, timely resource written in a personal, down-to-earth way. 128 pages.

A guide to raising a baby from birth to age one by applying the wisdom of Montessori, from the bestselling author of The Montessori Toddler and a co-author with expertise in infant care and education. The Montessori Baby guides new parents in how to interact with babies in ways that assist their development and foster a respectful relationship between parent and child. It's time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it's a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development. Including how to: * Prepare yourself for parenthood-physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. * Become an active observer to understand what your baby is really telling you. * Create Montessori spaces in your home, including "yes" spaces where nothing is off-limits. * Set up activities that encourage baby's movement and language development at their own pace * Raise a secure baby who's ready to explore the world with confidence.

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.

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.