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Books : Parenting & Families : Reference
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You've survived the sleepless nights, 2am feedings and endless diaper changes. Now the fun begins! Raising a toddler brings its own set of challenges and questions . . . and Toddler 411 has the answers. Written by the same team that brought you the best-seller Baby 411, Toddler 411 provides real-world advice from pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown, who is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and a medical advisor to Parents Magazine.
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Inspired by the questions pediatricians are most often asked, this guide provides on-the-spot, concise advice for those who are unsure about how to handle their child’s condition. Offering the insight of a parent of children under the age of three and the experience of a pediatrician, this resource provides information on a diverse range of topics, including How can I be sure that my newborn is getting enough to eat? Should I worry that my child has a fever after getting his shots today? What should I do if I think my child swallowed a coin? and I don't know what vaccine information to trust—should I vaccinate my son? in a reassuring yet humorous tone.
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Foreword by Michael Shermer, Ph.D.Contributors include Richard Dawkins, Penn Jillette, Julia Sweeney, and Dr. Donald B. Ardell
It’s hard enough to live a secular life in a religious world. And bringing up children without religious influence can be even more daunting. Despite the difficulties, a large and growing number of parents are choosing to raise their kids without religion.
In Parenting Beyond Belief, Dale McGowan celebrates the freedom that comes with raising kids without formal indoctrination and advises parents on the most effective way to raise freethinking children. With advice from educators, doctors, psychologists, and philosophers as well as wisdom from everyday parents, the book offers tips and insights on a variety of topics, from "mixed marriages" to coping with death and loss, and from morality and ethics to dealing with holidays. Sensitive and timely, Parenting Beyond Belief features reflections from such freethinkers as Mark Twain, Richard Dawkins, Bertrand Russell, and wellness guru Dr. Don Ardell that will empower every parent to raise both caring and independent children without constraints.
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Practical advice for parents from parents, and proven techniques for raising hyperactive children without losing your temper.
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Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life.Stephen Shore, EdD (Brookline MA), serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7).
Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown, NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business.
Temple Grandin, PhD (Fort Collins, CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) and Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7).
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Being a mom means more than being a wife and parent-it also means being the household accountant, building manager, cook, gardener, housekeeper, and personal shopper-just to name a few of the roles that come with the territory! As America's "Family Manager," bestselling author Kathy Peel has shown millions of moms that running a household is like operating a business. Like any good C.E.O., every mother must know her goals, determine her strategies, and manage her human resources.
Delegate-Motivate-Organize...Relax!
Every smart manager knows that success depends on teamwork. Kathy shows readers how to get kids and spouses to help around the house-with lots of practical advice and encouragement to get them motivated and keep them going.
Save Time, Money, and Your Sanity
With hundreds of time-saving, money-saving, and stress-reducing ideas, this indispensable handbook also shows readers how to take charge of running the home-without running themselves into the ground.
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A candid (albeit at times tongue-in-cheek) expose of the challenges of remarriage, told from the second wife's perspective. Unlike books written by those who have never experienced being a second wife, the author of Ex-Wives and Ex-Lives is an ex-wife, a second wife, a bio-mom, and a stepmother. Reading this book is like sitting down with an old friend - a remarried friend who knows first-hand what you are going through. You will come away with the assurance that you are not alone in your struggles as a second wife. Even more, you will know that it is not you that is crazy, but rather the crazy-making situation called remarriage.
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This text presents a comprehensive introduction to the study of family violence and discusses current controversies in the field from three perspectives—legal, medical, and social. Includes separate chapters on specialized topics such as ritualistic abuse, gay and lesbian abuse, and victims' rights. Only text on the market to provide thorough coverage of stalking, sexual harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace. Anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to the study of family violence.
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If you are single and seeking your life partner, this is the only book you need
Today there are more single people than ever in history. Over 40 percent of our adult population is single and most of them want to meet their perfect mate. But dating has its drawbacks. “Dating doesn’t really work anymore as a way to find relationship happiness,” says David Steele, marriage and family therapist, founder of the Relationship Coaching Institute (the first and largest relationship coach training organization) and author of the new book Conscious Dating; Finding the love of your life in today’s world. “We want to be happy in relationships, but don’t know how. The old way of dating and mating simply doesn’t work anymore,” says Steele, “the rules have changed and most of us don’t know what the new rules are. In searching for love, most singles are using trial and error, flying by the seat of their pants, or following bad advice. This is not just another dating book filled with tired ideas about how to “get” a man or woman. Conscious Dating provides relationship information and strategies proven and tested with thousands of singles worldwide from a pioneering leader in the field of relationships. It does not offer manipulative or deceptive practices that compromise who you are, in fact it helps singles celebrate who they are and see being single as an opportunity and not a disease. This groundbreaking new book starts by looking at fourteen dating traps and why dating doesn’t work. Then author David Steele delves into the ten principles for conscious dating and how any single can go from dating disaster to dating success! Conscious Dating is destined to change the way you view dating, relationships and, most importantly, yourself. Who are you? What do you want? How can you get what you really want in your life and relationships? Packed with tips, quizzes, personal stories and real world advice, David Steele shows you how to take a proactive role, perhaps for the first time in your life, so that you can find the love of your life and the life that you love.
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If you lived anywhere else in the country, you would probably send your child to your neighborhood high school. In New York City, it s much more complicated than that.
But what parent has time to research hundreds of school options? To help you choose a high school that is just right for your child, Clara Hemphill and her colleagues at Insideschools visited nearly all of the city s 400 high schools. This essential revision of the critically acclaimed parents guide features new school profiles; invaluable advice to help parents and students through the stressful admissions process; and new sections on alternative schools, vocational schools, and schools for students learning English. Featuring interviews with teachers, parents, and students, this guide uncovers the inside scoop about school atmosphere, homework, student stress, competition among students, the quality of teachers, gender issues, the condition of the building, class size, and much more.
Table of Contents:
Preface to the Third Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Manhattan
The Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Staten Island
Alternative Schools
Vocational or Career and Technical Education Schools
Schools for Students Learning English
Timeline for High School Choice: Planning Calendar
Quick Reference Guide
Index
About the Authors
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SOS Ayuda Para Padres, the Spanish translation of SOS Help For Parents, is a book and parent education program, which helps children, two to twelve to improve their behavior and emotional adjustment. SOS is available in eight languages and is recommended by psychologists, pediatricians, and teachers worldwide.SOS teaches over 20 methods for helping children and offers the most helpful instructions available for using time-out. El Video SOS Ayuda Para Padres, also available, is based on SOS and is used by counselors and parent educators. Quizzes, Index of 46 Problem Behaviors, 100 engaging illustrations, contains humor, and is enjoyable to read.
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BOOKS THAT WILL MAKE BOYS WANT TO READ!
Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians--we need a tool that guides us to the books that will inspire boys to read and keep them coming back for more. Now Kathleen Odean, a former member of the Caldecott and Newbery Award committees and author of the groundbreaking bestseller Great Books for Girls has compiled and annotated a unique collection of more than six hundred books--picture books, novels, mysteries, biographies, sports books, and more--that will fascinate and educate boys. Here are classic characters such as Frog and Toad, Bilbo Baggins, and Encyclopedia Brown; new favorites such as Bingo Brown, Martin the Warrior, and Harry the Dirty Dog; and real-life inspirations such as the Wright brothers, Jackie Robinson, and Jacques Cousteau.
The boys who discover reading from the books in this invaluable volume will witness a wide range of role models--and embark upon an adventure that will fuel their dreams for the rest of their lives.
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The Multiples Manual is a perfect "need-to-know" resource written with the expectant mother of multiples in mind. It includes 1002 tips that are guaranteed to simplify your life, save you time, and even save you money. A must have for those expecting twins or triplets.
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This guide includes additional insights, suggestions, and hands–on ideas for living out God’s design for marriage. Ideal for couples and group settings.
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Kids ask the darnedest things. If you've ever tried to fend for yourself in this alien world, you know that a book like this is long overdue. The Handy Answer Book for Kids addresses nearly 800 queries that only a kid can think up. It's easy to understand and organized by simple topical chapters, permitting kids (and parents) to help themselves. Born in a moment of quiet desperation, it easily handles the occasional solitary stumper lobbed like a live grenade, like How many stars are there? It's more than a bunch. What did people use before toothbrushes were invented? With Handy Kids, love means never having to say I don't know. Chapters include Earth, Sky, and Beyond; Me, Myself, and I; My Family and Friends; Being Green (about the plant world); How Things Work; Home Life and School Days; World Tour; Animal Neighbors; and others.
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This fun and fabulous course in old–fashioned manners reclaims genuine hospitality for today’s busy lives. Against a backdrop of luxurious paintings, find etiquette gems as you learn to put people at ease with graceful manners, cultivate the art of conversation, influence others with good cheer, and create a personal, heartfelt style.