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Author
Publisher
Zondervan Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Bestselling and beloved author Rachel Macy Stafford tackles the modern-day stressors facing young people today and offers illuminating, straightforward strategies to help adults effectively and compassionately connect with the kids they love so they can guide them through a season of life at a time when the stakes are higher than ever."--
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"From Kelly Rippon, single mother of six super achievers, including an Olympic medalist, comes a breakthrough parenting philosophy. Parent Up is a call to action for all parents to realize the power of being the most important, positive shaping force in your children's lives. Broken down into ten chapters that each present a key influence (from the influence of optimism to loyalty), Kelly shares her philosophy as well as relatable anecdotes from her...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The Working Parent's Guide to Positive Parenting shows you how to be a great parent by parenting smarter not harder and by understanding what children really need from us. Offering strategies for focusing on what really matters, connecting with our kids, and meeting everyone's needs, Anita Cleare guides working parents to building a happier family"--
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Designed for children ages 0-7, Keep Calm and Parent On effectivelys put parenting expert Emma Jenner on your shoulder, helping you see your child's behavior objectively. Each chapter opens with a checklist, which is then broken down and explained. There are also handy sidebars throughout the chapters, as well as instructive and memorable quizzes. They also represent a deeper philosophy: if parents are in control, they can enjoy their children more....
30) So many days
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Through rhythmic text, a parent reflects on the options and opportunities possible in a beloved child's future.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the wake of Hilary Mantel's brilliant conclusion to her award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood. Sharp and funny, these drawn-from-life stories begin in the 1950s in an insular northern village "scoured by bitter winds and rough gossip tongues." For the child narrator, the only way to survive is to get up, get on, get out. In "King Billy Is a Gentleman,"...
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this stunning blend of memoir, theory, and cultural criticism, a new mother examines the intersection between misogyny and motherhood, considering how caregivers can take back their bodies and pass on a language of consent to their children"--
Author
Publisher
Berkley Books
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Provides practical and effective ways to minimize the effects of separation and divorce on children, including how to best guide them through the transition, help them deal with having two homes, and what to do if a child is sad or depressed.
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