Have you ever looked at the lengthy school holiday dates and silently screamed in desperation? Have you gone part time yet are still doing a full-time workload? Have you ever been too afraid to ask about maternity benefits or flexible working? Do you constantly feel guilty about missing school events and secretly envious of other mums at the school gates who seem to be doing it all better than you? If any (or all) of the above rings true for you, you are NOT alone. While the demands of work are increasing with longer working hours and more pressure to remain 'switched on' to our phones and computers, the needs of our children and the world of school and childcare have stayed the same. Something has got to change before we all reach breaking point. The Mother of All Jobs brings together the wisdom of women who opened up about their experiences into a manifesto to help working parents thrive.

"Of all the potty training books this is a must for every parent's bookshelf. It reminds parents how rewarding potty training can be."-Dr. Fredric Daum, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, NY.

The ups and downs of potty training your little one can drive you crazy and make you feel clueless. No one knows this better than Brandi Brucks, former nanny turned potty training consultant and behavioral specialist, who shares her hard-earned wisdom in Potty Training in 3 Days for you to get the job done. Providing an intensive 3-day plan with clear step-by-step guides that cover everything you need to know and do, Potty Training in 3 Days is your key to ditching diapers without losing your marbles.

Success is as easy as 1,2,3 with Potty Training in 3 Days

- A Concrete 3-Day Plan anticipating your every move before, during and after potty training

- Helpful Tips for keeping your cool, including encouraging quotes for both parents and kids

- Insightful Overview giving you a deeper understanding of what's going on in your kid's head and how to respond

"Brandi's potty training system fit perfectly into our family's regular routine. And best of all... it works! She left everyone feeling happy, and kept the underpants dry for good."―Lily Tracy, mom and reader

Put your game face on, ditch your other potty training books and take the guesswork out of potty training your child with Potty Training in 3 Days.

Should babies sleep alone in cribs, or in bed with parents? Is talking to babies useful, or a waste of time? A World of Babies provides different answers to these and countless other childrearing questions, precisely because diverse communities around the world hold drastically different beliefs about parenting. While celebrating that diversity, the book also explores the challenges that poverty, globalization and violence pose for parents. Fully updated for the twenty-first century, this edition features a new introduction and eight new or revised case studies that directly address contemporary parenting challenges, from China and Peru to Israel and the West Bank. Written as imagined advice manuals to parents, the creative format of this book brings alive a rich body of knowledge that highlights many models of baby-rearing - each shaped by deeply held values and widely varying cultural contexts. Parenthood may never again seem a matter of 'common sense'.

This guide offers parents fresh perspectives and simple skills to encourage good behavior in children and reduce stress for the entire family. Emphasizing personal choice, free will, and dispassionate parent-child interactions, Dr. William H. Hughes's step-by-step approach has been developed, tested, and proven to work time and again by child psychiatrists.

Dr. Hughes demonstrates how parents must allow their children to decide for themselves whether they will cooperate and how they will act. Effective parenting builds character and increases self-confidence. Here, kids learn that they can choose to behave--and be rewarded for it. Dr. Hughes recommends that parents:

- Set expectations. Make clear what the expected behavior is, whether it's doing homework or taking out the trash. - Monitor behavior. Keep an eye on what children are supposed to be doing, but let them decide for themselves whether they will complete the task. - Reward. Verbally praise good behavior and offer kids a reward. Let them play video games for an hour or invite a friend to a sleepover.

Many parents are convinced that reward systems simply do not work. Dr. Hughes explains why his approach gets the desired results while other approaches do not. By not engaging in power struggles and giving rewards only when expectations have been met, parents teach their kids that in choosing good behavior they are choosing rewards--and rewards "will" motivate kids to act better. Dr. Hughes also outlines a clear strategy for dealing with kids who just won't take no for an answer.

The book encourages parents to modify their "own" behavior, teaching them to shift their focus away from battling with their kids and to use their energy to help their children develop winning habits and attitudes for life.

From the moment you share the news that you are pregnant or have a new baby it feels like everyone becomes an expert. Did you see that headline? Did you hear that story on TV? Have you heard the latest about what they say is best? In a world overflowing with information telling you what is best for you and your baby, making decisions can feel overwhelming. Who do you trust? Who is telling the truth? And how do you know if what they are saying is right for you? How? By becoming your own expert in sorting the media spin and politics from the actual facts and data. This isn't a book that is going to tell you which decisions to make, or that there is ever one right answer. It is not going to tell you that the same thing is always best for everyone. Instead this is a guide to help you evaluate information and evidence to decide what is right for you, your body and your baby. In three main parts it will firstly open your eyes to how information is shared in the media and how this can affect our thinking and decision making. Next it will help you spot who is funding, leading and promoting research and how this can affect the content of what is shared. Finally it will talk you through reading, understanding and evaluating evidence for yourself across topics in pregnancy, birth and caring for babies. You'll learn how to spot weaknesses in methods used, how to determine the real risk for you and your baby, and how wider context and other factors can influence what research means for you. Information is power. Making your own decisions that are right for you is empowering. #informedisbest

'I couldn't put this book down. Whip smart, hilariously funny and shocking. A must-read' Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother In 2009, Lenora Chu, her husband Rob, and toddler Rainey, moved from LA to the Chinese megacity Shanghai. The US economy was spinning circles, while China seemed to be eating the planet's economic lunch. What's more, Shanghai teenagers were top in the world at maths, reading and science. China was not only muscling the rest of the world onto the sidelines, but it was also out-educating the West. So when Rainey was given the opportunity to enroll in Shanghai's most elite public kindergarten, Lenora and Rob grabbed it. Noticing her rambunctious son's rapid transformation - increasingly disciplined and obedient but more anxious and fearful - Lenora begins to question the system. What the teachers were accomplishing was indisputable, but what to make of their methods? Are Chinese children paying a price for their obedience and the promise of future academic prowess? How much discipline is too much? And is the Chinese education system really what the West should measure itself against? While Rainey was at school, Lenora embarked on a reporting mission to answer these questions in a larger context. Through a combination of the personal narratives and thoughts of teachers, parents, administrators and school children, Little Soldiers unpacks the story of education in China.

The tools you need to foster a positive, supportive relationship with your son! Concerns about self-esteem, peer pressure, and behavior can make raising healthy, happy boys seem overwhelming--but it doesn't have to be. With the help of The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Boys, you can encourage open communication with your son. With patience and everyday mindfulness, you can guide your boys from childhood through those challenging developmental years. This easy-to-use guide explains how you can help your son: Communicate effectively with others Strengthen self-image and resist peer pressure Define and exhibit acceptable behavior Keep their commitments to family, community, and themselves Family therapist Jennifer Costa provides you with the information and support you need for parenting with flexibility, resilience, and love so you can create a calm, happy environment for raising well-adjusted, confident boys.

Desde el nacimiento hasta los 6 anos, el nino se forja una imagen de si mismo a traves de la observacion y de la escucha a sus padres, asi como de la forma en que percibe su entorno y se siente orgulloso o decepcionado de el. Y son los padres los indicados para favorecer la confianza en si mismo y sobre todo, para desarrollar su autoestima. En este libro, los padres pueden encontrar las respuestas a las preguntas que surjen en este proceso, y los pasos a seguir para impulsar a sus hijos a que ejecuten su propia obra maestra.

The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how to motivate kids to learn and succeed in school.

Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and delightful cartoons that are the hallmark of their multimillion-copy bestseller How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish show parents and teachers how to help children handle the everyday problems that interfere with learning.

This breakthrough book demonstrates how parents and teachers can join forces to inspire kids to be self-directed, self-disciplined, and responsive to the wonders of learning.

You Were Born Happy. You Were Born to Be Happy. You Were Born to Raise Happy. Being a mom is a lot of work. Being a mom of a spirited child can be exceptionally challenging. Moms who want to change their stress and anxiety levels and make a difference in the lives of their children and family need to take steps towards wellness. Maureen Lake teaches moms: The reason why parenting a spirited child can cause more stress and anxiety than parenting children who don't have the same challenges The importance of cherishing themselves and setting clear boundaries so they can nurture their child How to uncover the areas of their lives that are causing the most stress and anxiety How to regain footing by following a five-step process toward peace of mind How to better manage kids and family with a nutrition plan to increase energy and other wellness tips that boost the immune system and create better overall health Designing a wellness program that honestly fits your family and lifestyle takes time, determination, and loving passion. Being Happy, Raising Happy is for loving and caring moms who somehow forgot about their own needs, desires, and the impact they want to make in the world and want to start their journey towards revitalizing the mind, body, and spirit.

This story begins where most mothers are and takes them to where they want to be. Bestselling author Spencer Johnson shares his world-renowed "One Minute" secrets -- three simple and easy to understand techniques that take little but yield great results. When you use what you learn in the story you will discover:

With this book, by a pioneer in helping people to gain better health through better communications, a mother can care for her children with confidence and ease, enriching and strengthening the mother-child bond each day.

There are more than eleven million copies of Dr. Johnson's books in print in twenty six languages.

Todo comienza cuando Oliver y sus amigos viajan a Fruityland, un lugar lleno de encanto y donde todo es posible. Los ninos deben descubrir el secreto de como volar en sus propios globos aerostaticos mientras evaden los peligros que encontraran a lo largo de su travesia. Justo cuando Oliver y sus amigos creen tener todo bajo control, se ven involucrados en una situacion aun mas espeluznante cuando se enfrentan con el famoso ladron astuto e inteligente quien hara lo que sea para robarse todos los alimentos nutritivos de Fruityland(r). Escrito por una especialista en nutricion, esta bellisima aventura ilustrada ensenara a sus pequenos a entender el valor de la alimentacion nutritiva y la forma como la misma contribuye a su buena salud. No olvide buscar la siguiente Aventura de Fruityland(r). Para edades de 6 anos en adelante Tambien se recomienda para ninos mas pequenos con la asesoria de un adulto."

We live in a world surrounded by all the stuff that education is supposed to be about: machines, bodies, languages, cities, votes, mountains, energy, movement, plays, food, liquids, collisions, protests, stones, windows. But the way we've been taught often excludes all sorts of practical ways of finding out about ideas, knowledge and culture - anything from cooking to fixing loo cisterns, from dance to model making, from collecting leaves to playing 'Who am I?'. The great thing is that you really can use everything around you to learn more. Learning should be much more fun and former children's laureate, million-selling author, broadcaster, father of five and all-round national treasure, Michael Rosen wants to show you how. Forget lists, passing tests and ticking boxes, the world outside the classroom can't be contained within the limits of any kind of curriculum - and it's all the better for it. Long car journeys, poems about farting, cake baking, even shouting at the TV can teach lessons that will last a lifetime. Packed with enough practical tips, stories and games to inspire a legion of anxious parents and bored children, Good Ideas shows that the best kind of education really does start at home.

Problematic sexual behavior in children can be challenging to understand, difficult to talk about, and hard to manage in school and community settings. Without a systemic approach for addressing these behaviors, communities run the risk of exposing their children to harm and their organizations to liability. In Problematic Sexual Behavior in Schools, Wilson Kenney lays out a comprehensive school and community-based model for identifying and addressing problematic sexual behavior in children that is based on best-practice models for threat assessment. The reader will find practical and fiscally sensitive recommendations regarding school and community supervision, ideas for accessing consultation, information about Title IX, and advice regarding how best to approach these topics with families. Additionally, this book contains all the necessary paperwork and guidance needed to establish a formal school-based process for addressing problematic sexual behavior in children, regardless of the size of one's community. It is a comprehensive how-to guidebook for keeping both schools and communities safe.

Help! My kind is anders! is ’n praktiese gids wat jou met ’n gereedskapkis toerus om van jou en jou kind ’n kampioenspan te maak! Om ’n tipiese kleuter groot te maak is geen grap nie. Hoe dan gemaak as jou kind ‘anders’ is? Wat as hy hiperaktief en aandagafleibaar is? Wat as jy vermoed sy’s op die outismespektrum? Hoe gemaak met lae spiertonus en ’n swak pengreep? Wat as hy ’n taalagterstand het, lispel of hakkel? En sê nou sy het nie leerprobleme nie, maar sukkel met angs?

In Help! My kind is anders! beantwoord ’n span kundiges dié en vele ander vrae waarmee ouers vandag worstel. Is terapie werklik nodig of net ’n geldmaakstorie? En waar begin ’n mens as jy dink daar is fout? In 30 boeiende gevallestudies vertel ouers en terapeute saam hul ware verhale van deursettingsvermoë en hoop. Sielkundiges, spraakterapeute, oudioloë, arbeidsterapeute, fisioterapeute, spelterapeute en ander medici deel hul kennis, ervaring en geheime.

Help! My kind is anders! is ’n praktiese gids wat jou met ’n gereedskapkis toerus om van jou en jou kind ’n kampioenspan te maak! Christien Neser is ’n skrywer en spraakterapeut wat al vir sowat 40 jaar in praktyk is.

"Guaranteed to help parents reclaim sweet dreams for their entire family"

New from the bestselling author of the classic baby sleep guide

Getting babies to sleep through the night is one thing; getting willful toddlers and energetic preschoolers to sleep is another problem altogether. Written to help sleep-deprived parents of children ages one to five, "The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers "offers loving solutions to help this active age-group get the rest they--and their parents--so desperately need.

A follow-up to Elizabeth Pantley's megahit "The No-Cry Sleep Solution," this breakthrough guide is written in Pantley's trademark gentle, child-centered style. Parents will discover a wellspring of positive approaches to help their children get to bed, stay in bed, and sleep all night, without having to resort to punishments or other negative and ineffective measures. "The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers " tackles many common nighttime obstacles, including: Refusals to go to bed Night waking and early rising Reluctance to move out of the crib and into a big-kid bed Nighttime visits to the parents' bed Naptime problems Nightmares, "night terrors," and fears Special sleep issues of twins, special needs children, and adopted children Sleepwalking, sleep talking, snoring, and tooth grinding