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The Mystery of the Sensitive Child provides a guide for those who parent and mentor sensitive children. By developing our evolving knowledge, we gain a greater understanding as to why some are more impacted by their environment than others. Why do some children feel overwhelmed? Why are they more emotive and compassionate than others? This book offers suggestions, exercises, practical tools, and strategies to assist these children with the challenges of everyday life.

Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Using the foundation of their own values and experiences, parents and educators can learn about the digital world to help set kids up for success in a world fueled by technology.

Getting through adolescence is tough, but you can help your child make it through - and maintain a strong relationship! Covering everything from late childhood to puberty to emerging adulthood, Adolescence: A Parent’s Guide offers you and your child the kind of sound and thoughtful advice you’ll wish you’d gotten in your adolescence.

In 1-2-3 Parenting with Heart, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan and pastor Chris Webb teach Christian parents to take charge while refraining from yelling, leading to better behaved children, happier parents, and a more peaceful home environment. Complete with relevant Bible verses, explanations, and exercises, this guide allows you to get back in charge of your home and enjoy your kids again by helping you set limits for your children, and by breaking down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps.

An invaluable resource for parents who hope their little boys will grow up to be the kind of men who know which fork to use, how to treat others, and generally make their parents proud. How to Raise a Gentleman focuses on real-life topics such as: being a good sport, play dates, and - especially...

"Wie viel Eltern braucht ein Kind? Wie können wir Fürsorgepflicht und Freiheitsdrang vereinen? Und vor allem: Wie kann es uns gelingen, ein gutes, stabiles Beziehungsnetz für unsere Kinder zu knüpfen?" Nora Imlau. Es heißt, es brauche ein Dorf, um ein Kind großzuziehen. Doch in unserer modernen Welt ist es gar nicht so leicht, dieses Dorf zu finden. Schließlich leben wir längst nicht mehr in Großfamilienverbänden zusammen. Und wir wollen unsere Kinder auch nicht irgendwem anvertrauen.

Kim John Payne ofrece inspiración, ideas y un plan para el cambio que te ayudará a simplificar el entorno en tu hogar, establecer ritmos y rutinas razonables, programar descansos y reducir el “tiempo de pantalla” de tus hijos. "Crianza con simplicidad" es un manifiesto para proteger a las infancias y una guía para brindar calma y tranquilidad al contener el diluvio interminable de información y estimulación al que están expuestos los más pequeños.

9 Ways to a Resilient Child will help parents enable their children to cope with the challenges that life throws at us all. Discover why winners aren't always grinners, the problems with common advice like 'toughen up, princess', the negative impact of helicopter parenting and how praise can harm instead of help. Understand both the protective and the risk factors affecting resilience for better or for worse.

We want to raise well-rounded human beings—we're just not quite sure how best to do it. Confounded by rapidly changing gender norms, today's parents are attempting to raise kind, compassionate, emotionally sensitive boys in a society that simultaneously rewards stereotypical masculinity and is increasingly hostile to boys. Written by an in-the-trenches #boymom who intimately understands male development and the challenges currently facing boys and their families, Building Boys offers ten rules that parents can use to guide their parenting choices throughout their sons' lives.

They say that raising a child is difficult. If you ask us, you have to be more specific. First, raising a baby and a child are two completely different things. From the moment your baby is born to when they reach an age they can follow what you are saying, the journey is not that difficult. The road that comes after that is treacherous filled with temper tantrums and unreasonable requests. Not to mention the imaginary friends and the blanket or stuffed toy they are not ready to let go of.

Struggling with your toddler's sudden emotional storms? Walking on eggshells around preschooler tantrums? You're not alone. Managing a child's anger can be overwhelming, but help is here. "Anger Management for Kids" is your guide to navigating these challenges with practical, easy-to-follow strategies tailored for children aged 3-5.

In just a few years, today's children and teens will forge careers that look nothing like those that were available to their parents or grandparents. While the US economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that "content is king", neglecting other skills that 21st century citizens sorely need.

La crianza es exigente, y cuando el estrés se acumula, la ira puede parecer imposible de controlar. Ya sea la prisa matutina, las batallas a la hora de dormir o las constantes demandas de tu tiempo, la frustración puede volverse abrumadora. Y cada vez que pierdes la paciencia, te preguntas si estás afectando el bienestar emocional de tu hijo. Conozco esta lucha de primera mano. El desgarrador momento en que vi miedo en los ojos de mi hijo después de gritarle, me prometí a mí misma que lo haría mejor.

Today's parents are navigating a new frontier in child-rearing: raising "digital natives" in a world where "screen time" is ever-present. It's a journey strewn with questions, doubts, and persistent pings. But fear not. Parenting Unplugged turns these challenges into opportunities for humor, wisdom, and a screen savvy family life.

The hidden science addicting kids... stealing childhood “It’s just a game”… “Social media is how kids talk today”… “Online video is just like TV” If these claims are true, why can’t kids look up from their screens? Why are children and teens turning their backs on family, school, the outdoors, and all things real world to live on phones and video game players? Richard Freed, a child and adolescent psychologist, reveals why in his book Better Than Real Life, as he unveils Silicon Valley’s secret science of persuasive design.

Is your child feeling overwhelmed by daily challenges? Are you looking for tools that make managing their anxiety feel achievable and fun? Do you wish there was a way to help your child build self-esteem and face each day without fear? You're not alone! This engaging book combines 50 years of teaching and counseling expertise to empower children with practical tools to manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and navigate daily challenges. As you and your child listen to each chapter, you will find: Easy-to-understand exercises for identifying feelings and triggers.

Ser padre es difícil, especialmente cuando la ira se apodera de la situación. Tal vez nunca planeaste gritar tanto, pero el estrés, la resistencia y el puro agotamiento hacen que pierdas el control más de lo que te gustaría. La culpa es real. El miedo a cómo será el futuro de tu hijo si las cosas no cambian es aún peor. Te entiendo. Amas a tu hijo, pero a veces su ira y la tuya parecen imposibles de controlar. Tal vez estés atrapado en un ciclo de reacciones explosivas, castigos que no funcionan y disculpas que no cambian nada. No estás solo.

Katharine Radice draws on her training in child and adolescent development and 20+ years teaching in the classroom to provide you with practical advice, valuable insights and effective strategies to support your child through exams and assessments from KS3 to A level. The Parent's Guide to Exam Stress includes voices of students, teachers and mental health professionals, all giving their take on what the exam experience can be like for teenagers today.

An intimate glimpse inside a silent epidemic that is harming teens and how parents can help them reclaim the restorative power of sleep. If you could protect your teen from unnecessary anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, and foster a greater sense of happiness and well-being in their life...

In The Screentime Solution, Emily teaches parents to become “tech-intentional”: using screen-based technologies to enhance, nurture, and align with family values while avoiding, delaying, or limiting screentime that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.