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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
A one-of-a-kind guidebook on how to help smart kids cope with anxiety. A dynamic book that explains how smart kids think and why they worry like they do, this practical guidebook provides parents with relief, empowerment, and solutions. With ten ...
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Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
[2015].
Language
English
Description
How can parents recognize anxieties that affect their child's happiness and well-being, and how can they help their child overcome them? An experienced child psychiatrist answers this important two-part question by describing various anxiety-caused behavior patterns and advising parents on ways to help their child within the context of both family and school environments.
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The loss of a loved one is a complex, confusing experience for a child to understand. Children may struggle to express, process, and manage their complicated and conflicting feelings, whether the loss is a parent, grandparent, sibling, or even a pet. So, what should you do to help your child process their sadness, loss, and frustration in a more healthy, positive way? In A Parent's Guide to Managing Grief, you'll learn everything you need to know...
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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When children learn about something bad that has happened - even when they hear only bits and pieces of it - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. 'Something Bad Happened' guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about news of large-scale disasters, addressing questions such as: 'Where did it happen?' 'Why did it happen?' And, 'Will it happen again?' Feelings such as sadness, fear and...
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Series
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Whether from television news reports, the car radio, digital media, or adult discussions, children are often bombarded with information about the world around them. When the events being described include violence, extreme weather events, a disease outbreak, or discussions of more dispersed threats such as climate change, children may become frightened and overwhelmed. Parents and caregivers can be prepared to help them understand and process the...
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Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
"Este libro puede apoyar y guiar los esfuerzos para que las noticias aterradoras parezcan un poco más manejables para los jóvenes"--
"This book can support and guide efforts to make scary news seem a little more manageable to young people" -
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