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Adults easily recognize children's imagination at work as they play. Yet most of us know little about what really goes on inside their heads as they encounter the problems and complexities of the world around them. In The Intellectual Lives of Children, Susan Engel brings together an extraordinary body of research to explain how toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children think.

Tantrums. Talking back. Throwing toys or food. Meltdowns. Slamming doors. Kids know just how to push your buttons. You've tried all sorts of methods, but nothing seems to work. That's because you're not addressing the root reasons for why kids misbehave, says international parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman. In this book, he reveals exactly why kids misbehave and how you can turn that behavior around with practical, no-nonsense strategies that really work...and are a long-term win for both of you

Every human is born with an automatic response system (nervous) that produces a flight-or-fight response whenever we are faced with a situation that appears scary or takes us off guard. When we are met with an unexpected situation, there is a part of the brain that controls how we react, whether we choose to fight or take a flight. It is that part of the brain that brings about anxiety. It is the same for children. Some leading factors that add to the anxiety disorder in children include biological factors, family factors, and environmental factors.

Just as parents can expect their children to encounter physical bumps, bruises, and injuries along the road to adulthood, emotional distress is also an unavoidable part of growing up. The sources of this distress range from toddlerhood to young adulthood, from the frustration of toilet training to the uncertainty of leaving home for the first time. This second edition of The Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid brings together an array of experts to offer parental guidance in helping your child navigate and recover from the everyday stresses they will encounter growing up.

The captivating book fearless, expertly, and comprehensibly explains to parents and coaches how the brain and the minds of athletes work. Using specific examples, the author analyzes the impact of feedback on thinking, perception, attention, and even the quality of a player's coordination. Parents often do not realize how their influence shapes the neural network of their child. The book takes you into the depths of neuroscience, sports psychology, and provides you with knowledge and skills to be a better coach for your child.

O dětech žijících v ústavní péči – o dobré i špatné práci s nimi, o jejich reálných příbězích. Upřímná a surová kniha, která nehledá líbivá slova k líčení reálných situací. Jak přistupovat k dětem žijícím v ústavní péči? A jak zapadnout do kolektivu často vyhořelých vychovatelek, když jste mladý, potetovaný, s vyholenou hlavou a do své práce vkládáte vysokou míru entuziasmu a pochopení pro vyloučené, odložené a zlobivé děti? Tomáš Morávek popisuje reálné příběhy dětí, které doplňuje zkušenostmi z terénní praxe i odborným psychologickým, psychoterapeutickým a pedagogickým zázemím.

Gratitude, known as expressing thanks, encompasses some powerful tools which can allow a better experience of the human condition. A look into the study of gratitude will show that among wisdom, love, and self-control, gratitude is seen as a source of strength and one that should be cultivated and expanded throughout life. Practicing gratitude as a tool can lead to many benefits, including less stress, more wellbeing, greater health, protection from negative emotions, support in experiencing more positive emotions, and is linked to mental health and life satisfaction.

La doctora Ana Aznar, psicóloga del desarrollo y madre de cuatro hijos, nos ofrece en este audiolibro una visión práctica y cercana de la crianza. Partiendo de su experiencia personal y profesional, propone un enfoque equilibrado que fomenta la conexión emocional con los hijos sin renunciar a establecer normas y valores sólidos en el hogar. De este modo, a través de ejemplos cotidianos, interesantes reflexiones y varias herramientas prácticas, Educar también es decir no muestra cómo lograr un ambiente familiar saludable, en el que la confianza y el respeto mutuo sean los pilares fundamentales.

Are you struggling to find the right parenting style for your ADHD child? Is every week rife with miscommunication, tantrums, and constant energy but poor focus? Does your child struggle with following directions or completing tasks? Do the words "impulsive" or "scattered" seem to describe your child? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the resources in The Stress-Free Guide to Parenting a Child With ADHD are for you. You want to have a safe, trusting relationship with your child, and you want them to do well in life and school.

In A Choice Theory Psychology Guide to Parenting, international child expert Dr. Nancy Buck offers listeners a new and far more effective way to parent while maintaining a loving relationship with their sons and daughters. Parents and children have different agendas, children push for freedom while parents pull for safety. This push-pull relationship between parents and children starts at birth, and continues throughout childhood, adolescence and early adulthood.

Unlock the secrets to raising confident, compassionate kids with Parenting Without Punishment: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids with Positive Discipline. In a world where traditional discipline often leads to fear and disconnection, this empowering guide redefines parenting through empathy, understanding, and respect. Imagine a home where discipline fosters growth, not punishment. By adopting a Positive Parenting approach, you’ll strengthen the parent-child bond, boost emotional intelligence, and guide your child with compassion.

New dad? Overwhelmed? This audiobook is your guide to surviving—and thriving—in your first year of fatherhood. The New Dad’s Handbook: Navigating Fatherhood With Confidence by Ryan D. Blake is your no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to becoming the kind of dad your child—and your partner—can count on. Whether you're pacing the floor with a crying baby at 2 a.m. or trying to support your partner through postpartum emotions, this audiobook has your back.

Filled with practical advice, actionable plans, relatable anecdotes, and the latest science, Dr. Cook presents listeners with a child-centric approach that emphasizes the need for empathy, patience, and adaptation. Parenting Redefined is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to reduce stress, improve behavior, and foster a loving relationship with their child.

In Word de ouder die je graag wilt zijn nemen opvoedkundige Tischa Neve en oprichter van de Club van relaxte moeders Elsbeth Teeling je mee in de ontdekkingsreis die ouderschap heet. Dit boek helpt je om je eigen weg te vinden in die wirwar van goedbedoelde adviezen, emotionele triggers en eindeloze to do's. Met herkenbare voorbeelden, praktische handvatten en heldere inzichten ontdek je hoe je met meer rust, vertrouwen en plezier kunt opvoeden. Hoe je grenzen stelt zónder te verzanden in strijd.

Was das für dich und dein Kind bedeutet und was du jetzt tun solltest, erklärt dir die erfahrene Psychologin und Autorin, Svenja Hold, in diesem Ratgeber. So lernst du Autismus zu verstehen und kannst gemeinsam mit deinem Kind die Hürden, die euch die Störung in den Weg legt, problemlos überwinden. Machst du dir Sorgen, weil dein Kind sich anders verhält, als es andere Kinder tun? Weil es dich nicht ansieht, dein Lächeln nicht erwidert und nicht reagiert, wenn du es bei seinem Namen rufst?

In Capable, Sissy and David draw on their more than 50 years of combined counseling experience to offer a clinically sound, emotionally attuned, faith-informed approach to help kids build the resilience they need in today's world.

This compassionate, science-based guide offers hope and practical strategies for parents of children whose critical developmental years (ages 2–4) were impacted by COVID-19 isolation. Written by a child development expert, it explains how pandemic conditions disrupted normal social, emotional, and communication milestones and provides a comprehensive roadmap for helping children recover and thrive.

In this urgent and eye-opening audiobook, clinical psychologist Dr. CE Davidson Cibelli explores how authoritarian movements use emotional tactics like dehumanization, gaslighting, identity distortion, and moral disengagement. Drawing from trauma theory, neuroscience, child development, and cultural history, she shows how fascism thrives not only through power, but through psychological control.

The Whole Brain Parent weaves heartfelt stories with practical wisdom, showing how attunement, co-regulation, and consistent routines literally reshape developing brains. You'll discover how to interpret behaviors as communication, create sensory-supportive spaces, and develop regulation strategies that transform daily struggles into growth opportunities.