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From the bestselling authors of The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Baby, this book guides parents through the principles of Montessori to enhance their children's development and foster respectful relationships with their families and the world. When children are given independence, the...

Welcome to parenting a Spicy One—a child more loyal to their own soul than to your agenda. Parenting coach and adult Spicy One Mary Van Geffen knows raising these future world changers requires courage and compassion. Based on her experience guiding thousands of parents through her program, she offers a transformative approach to staying calm during five-alarm tantrums.

The boy he is will shape the man he will become give the special boy in your life a chance to be confident, responsible and socially adept without waiting another day! The gender roles are constantly changing, but some qualities are key to success across the board. Even though the world is more diverse and accepting, boys still have a few hills to climb when it comes to being in tune with their emotions.

Autism's challenges from self-harm and anxiety, to trouble with eating, sleeping, or self-care, can be disruptive and draining. Additionally, with limited support from schools and healthcare systems, parents often have to step in to fill the gaps. Unlock Autism guides you through a clear, research-backed 7-Step Autism Action Plan, offering practical tips, step-by-step guidance, and worksheets to unlock their potential and achieve their milestones within 12 months.

A guide for parents of daughters told from the girl's point of view. When school-aged girls experience painful friendship turbulence it can leave parents feeling powerless, anxious and worried. When Girls Fall Out is a frank and carefully explained guide for parents to help them support their daughters effectively. Told from the girls' point of view, this book shows parents how to empower their daughters to be empathetic, resilient and more consistently happy in their friendships.

READ BY THE AUTHOR A word of mouth bestseller which has become one of the best loved and most successful books in the parenting field. In this expanded and updated edition, Steve Biddulph shares and gives practical and honest advice to parents so they can recognise the different stages of...

UPDATED IN 2024 Many parents feel pressured to "train" babies and young children to sleep. But kids don't need to be trained to sleep--they're built to sleep. Sleep issues arise when parents (with the best of intentions) over-help or "helicopter parent" at night, overshadowing their baby's...

They came home quieter than usual. You asked what was wrong. “Nothing.” But something has changed. Turning 11 changes more than most parents realize. Friendships become more complicated. Peer pressure starts arriving earlier than expected. Emotions become harder to manage. And many children begin handling problems alone instead of asking for help. Without the right guidance, many 11 year olds quietly struggle with confidence, emotional overwhelm, social pressure, poor decision making, and challenges they are not yet prepared to handle.

A great way to support your technologically obsessed and constantly stressed teenagers is through meditation and mindfulness—a powerful practice that offers incredible benefits to one's body and mind, and promotes healthier and happier relationships. Through this shared activity, you can guide your teens toward a calmer and more centered life, consequently building self-esteem and creating a more harmonious bond between you and your children!

As parents we want to safeguard our children from the pressures and influences of the world, but also prepare them for age-appropriate realities. How do we find that balance? Jessica Smartt shares ways to be more aware, proactive, and protective, but also adventurous with our kids. A former...

The empowering book that explores why parenting is so hard and supports parents in embracing the powerful, unique, and dynamic needs of their child – from leading clinical psychologist, Dr Emma Svanberg. There's always that moment as a parent when you feel like no matter how hard you're trying...

In this Queen Bees and Wannabes for the elementary and middle school set, child and adolescent psychotherapist Katie Hurley shows parents of young girls how to nip mean girl behavior in the bud. Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls...

Does Your 12 Year Old Make Confident Choices? Essential Life Skills Every 12 Year Old Needs to Know gives boys and girls ages 10-12 the tools they need to grow confident, capable, and independent. This essential life skills book for kids teaches practical techniques that build problem solving, communication, and real world awareness. With hands on lessons and relatable examples, the guide makes teaching essential tools easy and effective.

Raising a teen with ADHD can feel overwhelming. The forgotten homework, the emotional overreactions, the arguments over simple responsibilities can slowly erode your confidence as a parent.

There are so many issues surrounding starting school that parents struggle with: selecting the best school for their child (and knowing the right things to look for and questions to ask), preparing their child emotionally and practically for starting, knowing what must-haves to buy (and what not to buy!), navigating school settling-in procedures, coping with behaviour regressions at home, friendship issues, anxiety, tricky behaviour at school, school refusal and homework. This audiobook will address these.

The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents is your complete, research-based guide to understanding and supporting children with sensory differences. Whether your child is sensory-seeking, sensory-avoidant, or both—this practical handbook gives you the tools to help them thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming. This 2-in-1 resource combines foundational strategies with advanced insights, helping you support your child through every stage—from daily routines at home to success in school and public spaces.

Do tantrums, emotional outbursts, or daily power struggles leave you feeling overwhelmed? Are you trying to parent differently than you were raised but unsure what actually works? You are not alone. Raising a securely attached child does not require perfection. It requires understanding what matters most and showing up consistently in the moments that count.

You don’t need to be perfect to teach resilience. This book helps you grow alongside your children, giving you tools to strengthen both their grit and your own. By showing them how to rise after challenges, you’ll inspire resilience through your own journey.

Brought to you by Penguin. The first evidence-based guide to empowering both children and parents to battle their anxiety Even before the pandemic, anxiety disorders were increasing in children and young people. As many parents know only too well, they have since increased exponentially...

Unlock the secrets of raising a happy, empowered child with autism, even if you’ve felt overwhelmed and uncertain for years. Are you exhausted from sifting through loads of information only to find generic advice that doesn’t address your child's unique needs? Do you find yourself dreading IEP meetings, unsure how to advocate effectively for your child? Struggling to manage sensory overloads and meltdowns in public while feeling the weight of judgmental stares?