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À l'aide, mon enfant est doué! aborde, dans une formule dynamique, les principales questions relatives à l'encadrement de l'enfant doté de capacités particulères et les moyens de l'accompagner le plus adéquatement possible, à l'école comme à la maison ?Qu'est-ce que le quotient intellectuel? ?Qu'es…
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Provides the inside scoop on what it's really like to raise a toddler—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Includes proven strategies for coping with whining, biting, dawdling, temper tantrums, and other hazards of toddlerhood; sensible advice on making toilet-training as stress-free as possible for yo…
Dr. Neufeld leads us into the interior landscape of the preschooler. He provides insight into their shyness, separation anxieties, aggression, resistance, oppositionality and more. Making sense of these confusing yet wondrous creatures lays the foundation for intuitive and fruitful interaction with…
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Caring for young children is one of the most challenging tasks an adult will ever face. No matter how much you love your child, there will be moments filled with frustration, anger, and even desperation. There will also be questions: Why does my four-year-old deliberately lie to me? Why is everythi…
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A dairy-free cookbook for people of all ages who suffer from lactose intolerance.
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Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also find profound meaning in doing so. He writes about families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, multiple severe disabilities, with children who are prodi…
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One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out - in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships - is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distraction…
When facing contentious issues such as screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. This is what New York Times bestselling authors Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson call a No Brain response. But our kids can be…
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Defining the true meaning of the d-word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as pro…
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Dr. Delahooke offers a radical new approach to parenting based on her clinical experience as well as the most recent research in neuroscience and child psychology. Instead of a top-down approach to behavior that focuses on the thinking brain, she calls for a bottom-up approach that considers the es…
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The authors explore an innovative idea in parenting: "The Lighthouse Parenting Strategy." This strategy answers 2 of the toughest questions with which parents struggle: 1) How do I give my child the unconditional love he needs to thrive, while also holding him to high expectations? and 2)How do I p…
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In The Dolphin Parent, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, expert in human motivation, and mother of three Dr. Shimi Kang provides a guide to the art and science of inspiring children to develop their own internal drive and lifelong personal aspirations.
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What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work offers parents an effective, step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5-12. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years' experience listening to kids' thoughts and feelings, this book provides a framework to e…
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The Tech Solution is a to-the-point resource for parents and educators who want the best approach for raising kids in our digital world. It outlines all you need to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use. Dr. Kang simplifies cutting edge neuroscience to reveal a …
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In The Dolphin Parent, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, expert in human motivation, and mother of three Dr. Shimi Kang provides a guide to the art and science of inspiring children to develop their own internal drive and lifelong personal aspirations.
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Boys today face unique challenges and pressures, and the burden on mothers to guide their boys through them can feel overwhelming. This book offers a road map to help mothers find the strength and confidence to raise extraordinary sons by providing encouragement, education, and practical advice abo…
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This book offers a road map to making sense of young children, and is what every toddler, preschooler, and kindergartner wishes we understood about them.; Baffling and beloved, with the capacity to go from joy to frustration in seconds, young children are some of the most misunderstood people on th…
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The 3rd edition of this book for parents has been revised to include new and expanded chapters on coaching (academic, persistence, social and emotion coaching), plus new chapters on social media, screen time, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This is an amazing book that covers research-based pare…
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This sixth title in Hagman's "Gluten-free" series follows up on volumes covering bread and dessert with recipes for everything from Fruited Dressing for Pork and Chicken and Four-Star Chili to Biscuits and Gravy, Microwave Chicken and Dumplings and Chocolate Pecan Cupcakes.
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The authors use a dance metaphor to capture the complexities and possibilities of building strong partnerships between professionals and parents of children with disabilities. This revised edition is rich with real-world stories and examples, refreshing insights, and practical strategies.
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Drawing on detailed interviews, this book offers specific strategies for handling conflicts and power struggles, bolstering a daughter's self-esteem, and coping with problems. The author uses sample dialogues, exercises, and activities to take the terror out of talking about topics such as dating,…
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This DVD features: What is normal adolescent behavior; How to manage teenage risk-taking; Exactly what problems require your "letting go";; The Four Cardinal Sins (What not to do); The relationship between parent/teen communication and safety;; The five ways to improve your relationship; What role …
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This course is designed to be used by parents, grandparents, teachers, administrators, professionals - anyone who desires to make sense of adolescence. Dr. Neufeld helps shed light into this often dark and confusing time. He gives both the tools and the eyes to see an adolescent through the journey…
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From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won?t Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations.; Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk ?toolbox,? with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication ski…
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Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
Parents going through separation or divorce are understandably worried about how the change in the family will affect their children This guide walks parents through all the factors they should consider and offers step-by-step guidance on how to work together to put their children first.
Addressing the significant loss that divorce represents for children, this caregiving companion makes it possible for adults to guide them through the natural grief that accompanies the experience. Contending that children can continue to thrive if they are shown the way, this sensitive guide provi…
Growing Up Shared investigates the benefits and risks of sharing our kids' lives on social media, and will help any parent decide on the right path for their family to follow in the online world.
When kids feel good about themselves, they naturally perform better. This book will take you step-by-step through the process of helping your children transform negative thoughts, images and feelings into positive affirming ones that result in successful behavior and feelings of greater confidence.
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From fifth grade through high school, Blanco was teased, shunned, and, at times, physically assaulted by her classmates because she was different. This memoir provides an unflinching look at what it means to be the outcast, how even the most loving parents can get it all wrong, why schools are ofte…
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If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based progra…
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Congrats - you' re having a teen! No, really - congratulations! You're entering one of the most exciting, important phases of parenting. These years are your best opportunity to guide your child toward a thriving adulthood and strengthen your relationship with them for life. This guide will help yo…
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Organized children are raised, not born. That?s the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom!) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture…
This book tells the story of a father's personal journey and search for his disabled son. The author's son was born with a rare genetic mutation: at thirteen, his son weighs only 54 pounds, wears diapers, cannot speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he cannot harm himself. Writ…
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Part of the bestselling "Positive Discipline" series, this book teaches an approach to child rearing and teaching that emphasizes helping children learn valuable social and life skills that will help them make responsible decisions that lead to a more productive and satisfying life. This book is ap…
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This down-to-earth guide provides parents with an approach for maintaining a candid, open, mutually respectful dialogue with their teens. They cover how to: listen and respond helpfully to your teenager's concerns; express your irritation or anger without being hurtful; take action without punishin…
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This is the latest edition of the classic book. It includes fresh insights and suggestions as well as the author's time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including ways to:; · Cope with your child's negative feelings, such as frustration, …
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For more than thirty-five years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effective solutions to the unending challenges of raising children. Now, in response to growing demand, Adele's daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, ta…
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A DVD which focuses on the parents of children with special needs. Parents share their stories, including finding out where to go, once there is a special needs designation.
Harness the power of play--101 creative ways for you and your child to bond, have fun, and so much more!; What's the best way for children to relate to the world around them? Play! In this book, you'll find a collection of joyful activities that allow parents of children ages 3 to 9 to unlock the t…
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Each exhausting day with young kids can feel like it will never end, yet the years streak by at warp speed. No Regrets Parenting is about time with your kids - finding enough of it and making the most of it. It blends parenting philosophy with practical applications to promote special, everyday mom…
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This book is full of strategies and tips to help parents guide the growth of their children's emotional intelligence. Contains illustrations, charts, and even a handy ‘Refrigerator Sheet.’
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Sally Sanders is good at everything she does, or so it seems. Secretly she is afraid that if she can't do something well, or be the best, she will feel like a failure. She is scared that she is not "good enough." As a perfectionist, hitting the wrong note at a piano recital, or not making the socce…
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Using these 49 Positive Discipline tools, honed and perfected after years of real-world research and feedback, you'll be able to work with your children instead of against them. The goal isn't perfection but providing you with the techniques you need to help your children develop the life and socia…
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Parenting is hard. That's why self-compassion is so important. In this empathic resource, mindfulness expert and psychologist Susan M. Pollak helps you let go of constant self-judgment and treat yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids. Simple yet powerful guided med…
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In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D, offers ALL parents a glimpse into what makes their children behave the way they do. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, this invaluable guide offers parents emotional support and pr…
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Children learn more in their first two years than at any other time in their lives, so anyone caring for them has a vital role to play in helping them. This easy-to-use guide is filled with activities and play ideas for every stage of a child's development up to the age of 2 1/2.
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David Knol was born dangerously premature and wasn?t expected to live more than a few hours. He not only survived but went on to live a life full of joy and blessing, despite severe physical and intellectual disabilities. In this memoir, David's mother shares the story of David's life and the remar…
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This book respects children as it offers alternatives to a pacifier, and includes tips for parents.
This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the; province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It prov…