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Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson demystify the meltdowns and aggravation, explaining the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Complete with clear explanations, age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles, and illustrations that will help parents explain these concepts to their children.
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Pub. Date
2009
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English
Description
In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do cross-racial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most important thing that helps infants learn language?
NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between...
NurtureShock is a groundbreaking collaboration between...
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English
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"A leading cognitive scientist argues that a deep sense of good and evil is bred in the bone. From Sigmund Freud to Lawrence Kohlberg, psychologists have long believed that we begin life as amoral animals. After all, isn't it the parents' role to turn babies into civilized beings who can experience empathy and shame, and override selfish impulses? In Just Babies, Paul Bloom argues that humans are in fact hardwired with a sense of morality. Drawing...
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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English
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This easy-to-use guide offers parents the advice they need for (distressing) baby and toddler health and development concerns—fast! Dr. Altmann draws on more than 20 years in practice to answer parents’ most frequently asked questions in a convenient Q&A format. Topics covered include breastfeeding, baby care, developmental stages, first aid and injuries, sleep, vaccines, and more. Parents can dip in and out of this resource as-needed for trustworthy...
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
Description
A Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist provides adults with evidence-based tools and techniques to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages.
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Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"World-class pediatric surgeon, social scientist, and best-selling author of Thirty Million Words Dr. Dana Suskind returns with a revelatory new look at the neuroscience of early childhood development-and how it can guide us toward a future in which every child has the opportunity to fulfill their potential"--
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Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"10 tools for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics, in all kids. Many believe that talent is inherent-a person either has it or doesn't. But research shows that a student's environment is a critical determinant for developing talents. In Talent Zones, Dr. Lee Hancock redefines talent so that parents, teachers, and coaches of kids can create environments rich in opportunities for all kids to boost their confidence...
12) You are three
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Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"So much change in the third year of life! From playing make-believe to saying their ABCs to chatting up a storm, You Are Three takes the reader on a delightful journey of exploration"--
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2016.
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English
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"When it comes to parenting, sometimes you have to trust your gut. With her first book, It's OK Not to Share, Heather Shumaker overturned all the conventional rules of parenting with her "renegade rules" for raising competent and compassionate kids. In It's Ok To Go Up the Slide, Shumaker takes on new hot-button issues with renegade rules such as: - Recess Is A Right - It's Ok Not To Kiss Grandma - Ban Homework in Elementary School - Safety Second...
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A busy parent's time management guide, demonstrating how to find balance, turn minutes into moments, develop reliable parental intuition, and transform everyday routines into special times, without neglecting personal and professional responsibilities.
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"From the beloved host of PBS Kids' Dinosaur Train, an easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more. American children spend four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors -- 90 percent less time than their parents did. Yet recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth....
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She Writes Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Camp Grandma reveals how a successful businesswoman merged her working career with her role as grandmother--and offers grandparents fun and creative ideas for enriching their relationships with their grandchildren while teaching the children valuable life skills that will help them grow strong and think critically. Readers will be introduced to a compelling, sometimes humorous, and totally unexpected twist on a role people often take for granted--as...
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G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day"--
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