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Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
We've seen the enemy, and they're small . . . and unionized. If anyone understands why children behave the way they do, it's internationally known psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman. Using the 7 principles of reality discipline, this father of five and grandfather of four reveals a practical, action-oriented game plan to - get kids to listen to parents - encourage healthy attitudes and two-way communication - turn...
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F+W Media
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Sex. Drugs. Divorce. When it’s time for “the talk,” many parents panic. They need a simple guide to help them - and now they have it. In this book, parenting expert Dr. Richard Heyman teaches parents how to approach kids with honesty and understanding. He answers questions like “How do I bring it up?”, “What should I say?”, and “How will he/she/they react?” It features practical and precise advice for specific problem topics and...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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"This electrifying, gorgeously written memoir will hold you captive until the last word." —People
A daughter's tale of living in the thrall of her magnetic, complicated mother, and the chilling consequences of her complicity.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * NAMED A BEST FALL BOOK BY People * Refinery29 * Entertainment Weekly * BuzzFeed * NPR's On Point * Town & Country * Real Simple * New York
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Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
These days it seems everyone has a youth sports horror story—whether it’s about a tyrant coach obsessed with his team record that only plays the best kids on the team, or a parent who publicly berates his kid for not making a goal. But should it really only be all about winning? What about having fun, learning a sport, and developing athletic skills? Beyond Winning with Whole Child Sports offers an alternative approach to teaching sports to...
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Random House Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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“[Quindlen] serves up generous portions of her wise, commonsensical, irresistibly quotable take on life.”—NPR
This edition includes an exclusive conversation between Meryl Streep and Anna Quindlen.
In this irresistible memoir, Anna Quindlen writes about a woman’s life, from childhood memories to manic motherhood to middle age. Considering—and celebrating—everything from marriage, girlfriends,...
This edition includes an exclusive conversation between Meryl Streep and Anna Quindlen.
In this irresistible memoir, Anna Quindlen writes about a woman’s life, from childhood memories to manic motherhood to middle age. Considering—and celebrating—everything from marriage, girlfriends,...
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English
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"The time for do-overs is over. Ever since she became a parent, Mary Louise Kelly has said "next year." Next year will be the year she makes it to her son James's soccer games (which are on weekdays at 4 p.m., right when she is on the air on NPR's All Things Considered, talking to millions of listeners). Drive carpool for her son Alexander? Not if she wants to do that story about Ukraine and interview the secretary of state. Like millions of parents...
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Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A parental road map to navigate a child's mental health Helping parents determine whether their child's behavior is typical for the age or, possibly, a sign of something more serious they should look into, Will My Kid Grow Out of It? uses lay terms and concrete examples to aid adults in establishing if their child may have a commonly diagnosed issue such as ADHD, depression, a learning disability, and others; where to go to get help; how to get support...
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
The popular humorist shares his hilarious observations and parenting and fatherhood. Dave Barry isn't just funny. His hilarious syndicated newspaper column and numerous best-selling books have sparked the kind of adulation that's often reserved for rock stars or world leaders. His wit cuts right to the core of life’s absurdities. In “My Teenage Son's Greatest Goal in Life Is to Make Me Feel 3,500 Years Old” and Other Thoughts on Parenting...
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Language
English
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In 2016, Rob Delaney's one-year-old son, Henry, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The family had moved from Los Angeles to London with their two young boys when Rob's wife was pregnant with Henry, their third. The move was an adventure that would bind them even more tightly together as they navigated the novelty of London, the culture clashes, and the funhouse experience of Rob's fame--thanks to his role as co-creator and co-star of the hit series...
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Testimonials from parents describe the positive changes in their children since the start of meditation practice. Their children:* became calmer, kinder, and more thoughtful of themselves and the world around them,* developed a stronger sense of self, and* learned to comfort themselves when feeling anxious.Baby Buddhas: A Guide for Teaching Meditation to Children is the first book to show parents and educators how to teach meditation to preschool-age...
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Publisher
Common Ground Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Designed to nurture children who think, wonder, and love to learn, this collection of inspiring ideas and techniques guides children’s creative development. A thoughtful, engaging resource—for parents and educators seeking to understand creativity and to encourage it in practical ways—this guide illustrates multiple intelligences and learning styles and provides tools to develop a creatively supported environment that cultivates family participation....
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Publisher
Catapult
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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One morning, Tophs, Taylor Harris's round-cheeked, lively twenty-two-month-old, wakes up listless and unresponsive. At the hospital, her maternal instincts are confirmed: something is wrong with her boy, and Taylor's life will never be the same. With every question the doctors answer about Tophs's increasingly troubling symptoms, more arise, and Taylor dives into the search for a diagnosis. This is a stirring and radiantly written examination of the...
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Adams Media
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
More than six million students in the U.S. receive special education services and that number is on the rise. Frequent changes in educational philosophy and special-education law have made it increasingly difficult for parents to establish an appropriate education plan for their children. This book looks at the many ways that parents can advocate for their children. including how to: Communicate with teachers Get homework done Become involved...
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Milkweed Editions
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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"We are matter and long to be received by an Earth that conceived us, which accepts and reconstitutes us, its children, each of us, without exception, every one. The journey is long, and then we start homeward, fathomless as to what home might make of us." -from The River You Touch When Chris Dombrowski burst onto the literary scene with Body of Water, the book was acclaimed as "a classic" (Jim Harrison) and its author compared with John McPhee....
15) Mom & me & mom
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English
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In this book, Angelou details what brought her mother to send her away, and unearths the well of emotions she experienced long afterward as a result. For the first time, she reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of Vivian Baxter, an indomitable spirit whose petite size belied her larger-than-life presence, a presence absent during much of the author's early life. When her marriage began to crumble, Vivian famously sent three-year-old...
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Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Have you taken time for yourself today?Too many working parents focus solely on those around them—their families, their work, and a never-ending list of other commitments—only to lose sight of what they need themselves. But neglecting your own needs and wants can prevent you from being happy, healthy, and productive.Taking Care of Yourself provides expert advice to help you identify what you value most at work and at home, make choices that align...
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Publisher
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
National Bestseller
Sometimes it's not only what we plant but where we're planted.
Now raising their four-year-old daughter, Indiana, alone, after Joey's passing, Rory Feek digs deeper into the soil of his life and the unusual choices he and his wife, Joey, made together and the ones he's making now to lead his family into the future.
When Rory Feek and his older daughters moved into a run-down farmhouse almost twenty years ago, he had no idea...
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Keeping the kids entertained (without sticking them in front of the television) can be quite the task. But with Kids' Backyard Activities and Games, you’ll find plenty of ideas for activities you can all enjoy outside. This handy e-book will keep everyone happy hands down!
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Language
English
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One of the most celebrated, beloved, and enduring actors of our time, Sally Field has an infectious charm that has captivated the nation for more than five decades, beginning with her first TV role at the age of seventeen. From Gidget's sweet-faced "girl next door" to the dazzling complexity of Sybil to the Academy Award-worthy ferocity and depth of Norma Rae and Mary Todd Lincoln, Field has stunned audiences time and time again with her artistic...
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Beacon Press
Language
English
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"How momfluencer culture impacts women psychologically as consumers, as performers of their stories, and as mothers"--
The private work of mothering has turned into a public performance. The message is simple: we're all just a couple of clicks away from a better, more beautiful experience of motherhood--while momfluencers hawk essential oils, parenting manuals, baby slings, and other sponsored content. These are businesswomen--churning out their...