English-Spanish board book helps toddlers learn skills for being patient that make waiting easier for everyone. Toddlers live in the moment. When they want something, they want it now. But learning self-control and delayed gratification will set up young children for success in school and in social settings. Practicing patience is the key. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick acknowledges that waiting can be frustrating and offers toddlers simple ideas in English and Spanish to make waiting easier. Little ones can use waiting time to watch the world around them, listen to music, tell stories, sing songs, whisper, play games, build with Legos, draw pictures, move or stretch, and more. Children learn, "I can wait a while. I can do it with a smile." In this ninth addition to the Best Behavior(R) English-Spanish bilingual board book series, Marieka Heinlen's vivid illustrations of young children interacting with their caregivers and families bring warmth and fun to every page. The book closes with tips in both languages to help adults foster patience in young children. Best Behavior(R) Series Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1-4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4-7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of select titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.

English-Spanish bilingual board book celebrates the many ways babies reach out and discover the world around them. Wiggly baby on the floor. What is baby reaching for? With lively rhyming text and vivid black-and-white photos of babies in action, this English-Spanish board book is sure to engage babies and grown-ups alike. Celebrate the many ways that babies reach out to discover and learn about the world around them. A great baby board book for floortime or anytime! Happy Healthy Baby(R) Bilingual Editions Bouncy rhythms and bright photos and illustrations capture the moments and moods of baby's day and hold baby's attention. As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all parents read to babies from birth. These sturdy-format board books include tips for parents and caregivers in both languages. A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays.

Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen time and making the most of the time you have with your screens and without. While screens can be helpful and fun, they are not intended for use all the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on screen time for children, and adults should take steps to ensure online safety for kids. With straightforward suggestions, children will learn valuable information about online safety, setting healthy screen-time boundaries, and the importance of screen-free time. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick offers appealing and healthy alternatives to using screens, as well as ways to stay safe and happy when online. Illustrator Marieka Heinlen s active and vibrant illustrations of young children interacting with their caregivers and families bring the activities and suggestions for screen-free fun to life. A section for adults at the end of the book includes information on the effects of too much screen time and suggestions for establishing screen-time boundaries.Best Behavior Series Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1 4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4 7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of select titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.

With "On-the-Go Time," shopping and errands really can mean fewer hassles and more fun for everyone Toddlers learn simple tools and encouragement to keep moving, cope with the changing scenes, and be super helpers in the car, at the store or library, and on the road. What do they do when they're on-the-go? Listen, follow along, and even lend a hand. If they're disappointed or overstimulated along the way, they can take deep breaths to calm down. Who says running errands with toddlers has to be stressful? Includes tips for parents and caregivers. Part of the award-winning Toddler Tools(TM) series.

New English-Spanish bilingual edition gives young children strategies to ease anxieties and worries and feel better again. It's normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious--they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this bilingual English-Spanish board book helps little ones understand what it means to worry and that "Everybody worries, even grown-ups. But worries are not forever. You can help your worries go away." Through colorful illustrations and simple ideas, toddlers learn how to calm worries by talking to someone, getting a hug, keeping hands and bodies busy, thinking good thoughts, and more. Also includes a special section with tips for adults in both languages. Best Behavior(R) Bilingual Series The Best Behavior(R) bilingual series uses simple words in English and Spanish and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby to preschool and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages four to seven. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.

"Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth are strong and sharp. Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth can help you chew. But teeth are not for biting. Ouch! Biting hurts." Sooner or later, almost all young children will bite someone--a friend, a parent, a sibling. This upbeat, colorful, virtually indestructible book helps prevent biting and teaches positive alternatives.
The companion to our best-selling "Hands Are Not for Hitting" Board Book, "Teeth Are Not for Biting" gives reasons why children might want to bite. Little mouths feel sore when new teeth come in; sometimes kids bite when they're hungry, tired, cranky, frustrated, angry, bored, distressed, or seeking attention. Author Elizabeth Verdick suggests positive things children can do instead of biting: chew a chewy toy, drink a cold drink, get a hug, tell a grown-up. This book also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

Kids today need manners more than ever, and "Dude, That's Rude!" makes it fun and easy to get some. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations--at home, at school, in the bathroom, on the phone, at the mall, and more. Kids learn Power Words to use and P.U. Words to avoid, why their family deserves their best manners, and the essentials of e-tiquette (politeness online). It seems like light reading, but it's serious stuff: Manners are major social skills, and this book gives kids a great start.

Children today are notorious for putting things off - it's easy for homework and chores to take a backseat to playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching television, or surfing online. Full-colour cartoons and kid-friendly text teach kids how to get motivated, stay motivated, and get things done. Kids learn 12 reasons why people procrastinate and 12 Procrastination Busters that can help; 20 ways to kiss procrastination good-bye; tips for avoiding setbacks like the dreaded Domino Effect; and Mighty Motivators and Fun Rewards to keep them on track. "See You Later, Procrastinator!" gives children lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.

"Look at those feet! Aren't they sweet?" Yes--when they're walking, standing, leaping, and landing. And when they're kicking balls or leaves. But not when they're kicking people! In simple words and charming full-color illustrations, this bilingual English-Spanish book helps toddlers learn to use their feet for fun, not in anger or frustration. It also includes tips for parents and caregivers in both languages on how to help toddlers be sweet with their feet.

Learning to use the potty takes patience and practice, and this charming, straightforward book helps pave the way. Young children learn how to use the potty and why it's time to do so, while gaining the courage and confidence to face this important milestone in their lives. When little ones learn to "do what the big kids do" (go, wipe, flush, wash their hands), they won't need a diaper anymore--they'll have underwear under there Includes tips for parents and caregivers from a children's health specialist.

"Look at those feet! Aren't they sweet?" Yes--when they're walking, standing, leaping and landing. And when they're kicking balls or leaves. But not when they're kicking people!
In simple words and charming full-color illustrations, this book helps little ones learn to use their feet for fun, not in anger or frustration. It also includes tips for parents and caregivers on how to help toddlers be sweet with their feet.

Help young children learn screen-time boundaries and fun ways to spend "screens-off" time. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This active, encouraging board book offers young children and families an easy way to set boundaries and limits for screen time, and to find enjoyable ways to spend time without screens. "Together, we say, 'All done.' Now follow up with something fun." Screen time can be helpful and fun, but it's important for toddlers to learn that screen time can't be all the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on screen time for young children. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick offers appealing and healthy alternatives to using screens, like singing, swinging, or playing pretend! The book ends with additional ideas and activities to help adults navigate screen time with toddlers and preschoolers. Best Behavior(R) Series The Best Behavior(R) series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby to preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages four to seven. Bilingual board books and paperback editions are available for select titles. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.

For many young children, giving up the pacifier is a major milestone. This board book offers warm, comforting words and pictures to ease the transition and make it a positive experience for kids and grown-ups alike. The focus is on minimizing stress and drama, dealing with feelings of loss and frustration, finding fun things to do without a pacifier, and finally being pacifier-free. Includes helpful tips for parents.

Being dropped off at childcare or cared for by a baby-sitter means saying good-bye to Mom or Dad--and for many toddlers, bye-bye is a big deal. This gentle bilingual English-Spanish board book helps ease the transition and avoid sepa ration anxiety with simple rituals: hugs and kisses, a big wave, a deep breath, and the confidence to seek comfort with the new caregiver or other children.

Revised classic provides a humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends updated to include online clique-tivity.?Clique: It s a word that s spelled funny and sounds funny, and (like a vampire) can be a pain in the neck. True friends don t make you feel left out, but for many kids, navigating social groups is tricky (because it s cliquey), and they end up feeling excluded. This book uses humor, fun cartoons, and kid-friendly language to explain what cliques are, why being phony is baloney, why true friends don t exclude others online or in real life, what s more important than popularity and how to navigate it all. The updated edition addresses online socializing and social media.The Free Spirit Laugh & Learn Series Realistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages 8 13 can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and, in general, hugely boost their coping skills.

English-Spanish bilingual board book celebrates babies and the many loving connections that come from touch. With soothing black-and-white photographs of babies, whimsical illustrations, and gentle, rhythmic language, this sturdy English-Spanish bilingual board book depicts the many loving connections that come from physical touch. Rock, baby, rock. Tender as can be. Snuggle, baby, snuggle. Rest your head on me. Babies and grown-ups will love the warm and cozy images of babies snuggling up to blankets, stuffed animals, pets, and people. A special section in the back for parents and other caregivers provides cuddling tips in both languages to help parents and babies build emotional connection through cuddle time. Happy Healthy Baby(R) Bilingual Editions Bouncy rhythms and bright photos and illustrations capture the moments and moods of baby's day and hold baby's attention. As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all parents read to babies from birth. These sturdy-format board books include tips for parents and caregivers in both languages. A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays.

Some of your words are kind. But some of them are not. Words are not for hurting. What do hurtful words do?"
Children are known for speaking their minds. We can't expect them to watch every word, but we can help them to understand that their words affect other people. We can gently guide them to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful, and to say two very important words--"I'm sorry"--when hurtful words come out before they can stop them.
Like Free Spirit's earlier board books "Hands Are Not for Hitting "and "Teeth Are Not for Biting," "Words Are Not for Hurting" helps little ones learn big ideas: that they are responsible for what they do and say; that their actions and words affect others; and that they can make positive choices. Simple words and delightful full-color illustrations make it perfect for reading aloud one-on-one or in small groups. The book also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.