21st Century Parenting by
"As co-founder of Outreach Concern, Inc., one of the largest school-based counseling services in the country, Dr. Rick Capaldi developed a guide to raise kids into confident, independent adults. His "three Rs"--Read your child's environment, Regulate their emotional temperature, and Redirect their behavior--will help parents and teachers steer children toward emotional stability and success. This model has been effectively utilized in counseling over a half-million children and parents in over 900 schools, resulting in the development of cooperative, successful, and highly productive family relationships." -- Provided by publisher.
Bounceback Parenting by
Looking for more connection with your kids--and more fun, too? Welcome to the Bounceback Parenting League! This insightful and empowering book is more than just another parenting guide. It's a playbook filled with simple yet powerful "secret missions" for parents who want to recharge, refresh and restart in a positive new way. Filled with simple challenges, journal prompts with room to write, and inspiring advice to try today, this is a game-changing resource for overwhelmed moms and dads everywhere. Get ready for your first mission...
The Highly Sensitive Parent by
The author of 'The Highly Sensitive Person' and other bestselling books on the trait of high sensitivity has written an indispensable guide for the significant number of parents who are unusually attuned to their children; who think deeply about every issue affecting their kids and have strong emotions, both positive and negative, in response; and who find parenting far more stressful than parents who are not highly sensitive.
How Children Thrive by
How do children thrive? As a parent, you probably think about this all the time. You want your children to have happy, healthy, and meaningful lives -- but what's the best way to support them? In How Children Thrive, developmental pediatrician and parent Dr. Mark Bertin provides a positive, simple, and empowering approach for raising children of all ages. Bringing together mindfulness, new science on brain development, and the messy reality of being a parent, Dr. Bertin has created a breakthrough guide that will help children -- and their parents -- flourish.
How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen by
For every parent, grandparent, teacher, and anyone else who lives or works with children. Offers concrete strategies for dealing with topics ranging from tantrums to technology. The How To Talk "toolbox" demonstrates the basic communication skills that will transform readers' relationships with children in their lives. Authors answer specific questions and share relatable stories, offering practical tools for addressing issues such as homework hassles, sibling battles, digital dilemmas, problems with punishment, and more. Readers can turn directly to any topic of interest and find the help they need, with handy "reminder pages."
Little Kids, Big Dilemmas by
Fed up with conflicting advice? This book offers real answers to the following questions:
Can sleep training harm my baby?
Is screen time bad for my child?
Is breast always best?
Psychologist Dr Sarah Kuppen, expert in early child development, uses her scientific expertise to sort through the hype and give you the facts. Using the latest developmental research, she provides practical tips and solves more than 50 familiar parent questions and dilemmas. Inside you will find advice on:
• five ways to tame a tantrum
• what to do if your child isn’t talking
• the scientific facts on breast versus formula feeding
• managing sibling fights and conflict.
Parent Hacks by
"It's the indispensable handbook for the most seat-of-the-pants job there is--raising kids. Drawing from her award-winning blog, ParentHacks.com, which has been sharing MacGyver-like brilliance from real parenting experts-the moms and dads who are in the trenches every day-Parent Hacks presents 134 ingenious tips and shortcuts for simplifying life with little kids, allowing the whole family to take a deep breath and have more fun. What's a parent hack? It can be as simple as putting the ketchup under the hot dog--minimizing the mess. Strapping baby into a forward-facing carrier when you need to trim her fingernails. Stashing a wallet and keys in a clean disposable diaper at the beach-who would ever poke through what looks like a used Pamper? Using painter's tape to baby proof outlets while traveling. On every page find unconventional solutions for those everyday challenges arranged by category from Pregnancy & Postpartum through Sleep, Food & Mealtime, Travel & Outings, and more. Plus dozens of useful lists-8 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on a Plane, 13 Uses for Non-Slip Shelf Liners, the unexpected practical sides of pool noodles, zip-top plastic bags, and over-the-door shoe organizers"-- Provided by publisher.
Parenting for Social Justice by
In 2015, social justice educator and activist Angela Berkfield held her first Parenting for Social Justice workshop. Now it is time to share those tools and inspiration. This book discusses race, class, gender, disability, healing justice, and collective liberation, initiating age-appropriate and engaging conversations with kids about social justice issues. Included are ideas for taking action as families, from making protest signs and attending a local march, to trying healing meditations and consciously connecting with people from different backgrounds. Resources for further learning and activities that readers can engage in on their own or as part of a group.
Parents under the Influence by
Part memoir, part parenting guide, part American and part French, Parents Under the Influence offers a unique view of the challenges of parenting, and fresh perspectives on how to find a beneficial path forward for parents and children alike. How should we raise our children? It should be a simple enough question to answer but in fact it is an intimidating and complex one. We often address it either by doing exactly what our parents did, or by doing just the opposite: Far from having perfect free will, we are all under the influence. The child still within us confuses, influences or contradicts all the aspirations of our parents, and drives us to reproduce the upbringing we received. In Parents Under the Influence, Cele David-Weill draws on her own parenting blunders and successes to guide readers toward awareness of and mastery over their conditioned responses, to heal from the past and become effective, nurturing parents
Raising a Secure Child by
Today's parents are constantly pressured to be perfect. But in striving to do everything right, we risk missing what children really need for lifelong emotional security. Now the simple, powerful ""Circle of Security"" parenting strategies that Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell have taught thousands of families are available in self-help form for the first time.
The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure by
How parents can guide their kids on a path to success -- while avoiding burnout. It's a tough world out there and, in order to succeed, kids need to learn how to perform under pressure. But how can parents foster that resilience at a time when kids are already more stressed out and anxious than ever before? The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure addresses one of the biggest dilemmas for today's parents: Parental Pressure. While other resources exist for parents to recognize the symptoms of stress and meltdowns in their young kids and teens, Chris Thurber and Hendrie Weisinger show how prevention is an even better tool. They uncover what falls under negative, dysfunctional parental pressure so that parents can stop themselves from falling into that "Parental Pressure Paradox" trap. Thurber and Weisinger reveal case studies and concrete parent-child communication strategies, along with analysis on how to improve that communication that is positive in key ways: improvement oriented, interactive, unconditional love and protection of self-esteem
Wonderful Ways to Love a Child by
This collection of essays offers a gentle guide on how to put your love into daily actions. A parent|s calling is to raise a person. By making loving actions part of your life, you have the power to build the kind of family unit most people long for. Wonderful Ways to Love a Child is filled with true stories of parents and children who are nurturing strong and loving families. The book provides the support that empowers you to be the parent you want to be and expands your parenting skills.
Baby Bomb by
Baby Bomb is the resource parents need to integrate life with baby so they can co-parent and co-partner as a solid and supportive team, while also cultivating mad love for each other. The book gives moms and dads more than just "tips" for better parenting and partnering; it gives them a science-based understanding of why a secure-functioning relationship is essential for successful parenting-- Provided by publisher.
The Expectant Father by
"An expanded and updated month-to-month guide to the emotional, financial, and physical changes the father-to-be may experience during his partner's pregnancy"-- Provided by publisher.
Oh Sis, You're Pregnant! by
Focuses on common knowledge that mothers should consider when having their first baby but also shares topics that can be beneficial for moms on their second, third, or fourth baby - such as VBACs, how to plan financially for your impending birth, maintaining your relationship and friendships during motherhood, and how to self advocate for your rights in a world that can already view you as less than. Focuses on Black Millennial motherhood & ties in the age of social media and its effect on parenting using cultural references and jargon for relatability as well as tells the story of the author, Shanicia Boswell, to an audience that is already familiar with her background.
Supporting Queer Birth by
Educating birth workers, this guide shows how to care for LGBT+ parents in a world that centres around heteronormative couples. It brings together the stories and experiences of a variety of LGBT+ parents and explains what health care professionals and birth workers can do to ensure better care and experiences for their clients. The author has also collected stories, case studies and interviews from fellow doulas and LGBT+ parents to show the reader real-life examples of how the maternity system is set up to fail them from the start, and discusses how these failures and mistakes can be avoided.
The ABA Consumer Guide to Adopting a Child by
Guides adoptive parents through the process of adopting a child and discusses the various types of adoptions, alerts readers to adoption scams, and guides readers in selecting a reputable attorney or adoption agency.
Contents:
Adoption basics -- Parties to an adoption -- Who may adopt -- "Open" and "closed" adoptions -- Services provided by adoption agencies and attorneys to adoptive parents -- Working with an adoption agency -- Services provided to birth parents by agencies -- The risks of adoption -- The home study -- Matching families with the birth parent(s) -- The waiting period -- The birth of the child -- Securing the consent to adopt from birth parent(s) -- After delivery and consent but before the birth mother is discharged from the hospital -- Discharge of baby from hospital -- Finalizing the adoption.
Adopting by
Real life stories from adopters and adoptees, this book takes the reader on a journey through every stage of the adoption process. Readers will be inspired, encouraged and comforted by the honest accounts of the highs and lows of the adoption experience."-- Provided by publisher.
Not by Nature but by Grace by
Working from within the contours of Christian faith, this book examines the relation between two ways of forming families -- through nature (by procreation) and through history (by adoption). Christians honor the biological tie between parents and children, for it is the work of God in creation. Yet Christians cannot forget that it is adoption, and not simply natural descent, that is at the center of the New Testament's depiction of God's grace. Gilbert Meilaender takes up a range of issues raised by the practice of adoption, always seeking to do justice to both nature and history in the formation of families, while keeping at the center of our vision the truth that it is not by nature but by grace that we can become adopted children of the one whom Jesus called his Father. Meilaender begins with reflection on the puzzling relation of nature and history in forming families and proceeds to unpack the meaning of huiothesia, the word used in the New Testament to name the grace by which a follower of Jesus becomes an adopted child of God. That perspective is applied to a range of questions that regularly arise in Christian theological discussions of adoption: Is adoption only for the infertile? Should single persons adopt? Is it wise for adoption to take place across racial or national boundaries? Special attention is paid to the relation between adoption and new reproductive technologies and to what is called "embryo adoption." Interspersed between the chapters are letters written by the author to his own son by adoption. But if the argument of the book is taken seriously, these letters are written not to one who falls within a special category of "adopted son or daughter," but to one who is, simply and entirely, a son or daughter.
Effective parenting strategies. Tips for great behavior from kids aged 2-6.
Learn from the leading expert in parenting, Deborah Gilboa, MD, how to acheive the ideal behavior in children ages two to six.
Experimenting with Babies by
This hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development-using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills-everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words, learning to walk, and even distinguishing between right and wrong. Whether your little research subject is a newborn, a few months old, or a toddler, these simple, surprising projects will help you see the world through your baby's eyes-and discover ways to strengthen newly acquired skills during your everyday interactions.
Parent Hacks by
"It's the indispensable handbook for the most seat-of-the-pants job there is--raising kids. Drawing from her award-winning blog, ParentHacks.com, which has been sharing MacGyver-like brilliance from real parenting experts-the moms and dads who are in the trenches every day-Parent Hacks presents 134 ingenious tips and shortcuts for simplifying life with little kids, allowing the whole family to take a deep breath and have more fun. What's a parent hack? It can be as simple as putting the ketchup under the hot dog--minimizing the mess. Strapping baby into a forward-facing carrier when you need to trim her fingernails. Stashing a wallet and keys in a clean disposable diaper at the beach-who would ever poke through what looks like a used Pamper? Using painter's tape to baby proof outlets while traveling. On every page find unconventional solutions for those everyday challenges arranged by category from Pregnancy & Postpartum through Sleep, Food & Mealtime, Travel & Outings, and more. Plus dozens of useful lists-8 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on a Plane, 13 Uses for Non-Slip Shelf Liners, the unexpected practical sides of pool noodles, zip-top plastic bags, and over-the-door shoe organizers"-- Provided by publisher.
What to Expect the First Year by
With over 11 million copies in print, What to Expect: The First Year is the world's best-selling, best-loved guide to the instructions that babies don't come with, but should.
The trademark month-by-month format allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time. Packed with practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information and illustrations.
Discipline with Love and Limits by
With over 1 million copies sold, this updated and completely revised bestseller is the only pediatrician-recommended guide for what to do and what not to do in encouraging, respectful ways when responding to everyday behavior challenges of toddlers to teens. Practical solutions on each page teach empathy and inclusiveness, reduce stress and anxiety, build positive relationships, and empower children to thrive emotionally and physically.
Effective parenting strategies. Tips for great behavior from kids aged 7-10.
Kids in this age group are experimenting with different ways to get what they want and need. It should come as no surprise that their methodology and approach often leaves a lot to be desired. How can parents and other adults deal with their selfish, disrespectful, demanding, and generally clueless behavior when it occurs, and how can we help minimize it as our children grow? Screaming is not the answer, even though it may be tempting.
A Good Day at School by
A Good Day at School presents life-changing tools to show parents how to help their children have a peaceful day and enjoy the subjects and activities they love.
Parenting Made Simple by
All children go through periods of poor behaviour. To manage this, parents need the right strategies. To select the right strategies, they need to know what's driving their child's behaviour. In general, kids misbehave for one of two reasons: either they lack the skills they need to behave well, or they've been taught to misbehave albeit completely unknowingly by their parents. In this practical guide, Dr Sarah Hughes gives parents strategies and tools to implement at every age and stage of development. Parents will learn the do's and don'ts of managing their child's behaviour and discover effective solutions for the best chance at raising well-adjusted children. Dr Hughes delves deep into the behavioural development of children, including rooting out just why kids can't always behave well (hint: because their brains haven't finished developing yet), and also takes a look at behavioural disorders like ADHD and ODD. She answers the hard questions with real-world examples and scenarios and offers easy-to-implement and realistic approaches parents can adapt to a style of parenting that suits their needs. From rewarding positive behaviour to the best way to set rules and guidelines, Dr Hughes offers a warm and commonsense approach all parents can benefit from.
The Family Firm by
A classic business school framework for data-driven parents to think more deliberately about the elementary years. Unlike the hourly challenges of infant parenting, the big questions in this age come up less frequently. But we live w/ our decisions for much longer. What's the right kind of school and at what age should a particular kid start? How do you encourage a healthy diet? Should kids play a sport and how seriously? How do you think smartly about encouraging children's independence? Along with these bigger questions, Oster investigates how to navigate the complexity of day-to-day family logistics. Making these decisions is less about finding the specific answer and more about taking the right approach. Parents of this age are often still working in baby mode, which is to say, under stress and on the fly. That is a classic management problem, and Oster takes a page from her time as a business school professor at the University of Chicago to show us that thoughtful business process can help smooth out tough family decisions.
Effective parenting strategies. Tips for great behavior from kids aged 11-15
Pre-teens and young teenagers are still developing an understanding of how they fit in the world around them. They often strive to assert their own opinions and autonomy, but they can ignore some of the most basic rules and standards in the process. Helping kids in this age group mature may at times give even the most patient adult a huge headache, but it is an important and worthy undertaking. In this video, Deborah Gilboa, MD ("Dr. G") offers insightful tips and strategies to help parents.
First to a Million by
Help teens build the freedom to define their own future by building a strong financial base. This book explores the advantages of Financial Independence (FI) while explaining the secrets of investing, living frugally, and maintaining an entrepreneurship mindset.
Grown and Flown by
The Grown and Flown community has become a top resource for curated content from experts, related stories of shared experiences, and tried and true advice and tips on seeing your children through the transition to adulthood. Lisa and Mary Dell have gathered key takeaways on the most important subjects to form this essential guide.
Help! My Teen Is Pregnant by
If your daughter just rattled your world with the words, "Mom, I don't know how to tell you this, but I'm pregnant," you may be wondering how you are going to get through this. Find help in this book about teenage pregnancy that understands what's in the heads and hearts of the moms who are guiding their daughters through this very difficult season of their lives. This is a reference guide filled with survival skills for you to study, apply, and repeat as needed. Restore your personal power when you feel like your whole world just blew up.
Owning Up by
Social dynamics, conflicts, and bullying influence every child′s ability to learn. At the same time, a safe school climate depends on teaching students the skills to manage their emotions and critically think through solutions to social conflicts. Owning Up offers a solution by teaching young people to understand their individual development in relation to group behavior, the influence of social media on their conflicts, and the dynamics that lead to discrimination and bigotry.
Rethinking Your Teenager by
In this book, family therapist Darby Fox challenges parents to redefine the goals of adolescence by reorienting their focus from what they want their child to be to on who they want their child to be. Darby not only equips parents with the insight to understand the changes taking place in their child's brain and body and support their adolescent's bid for independence, but also offers an approach that allows parents to engage their adolescent in a relationship instead of struggling in an endless battle for control.
The New Adolescence by
A realistic and reassuring handbook for parents. It offers road-tested, science-based solutions for raising happy, healthy, and successful teenagers. Practical guidance for:
Providing the support and structure teens need (while still giving them the autonomy they seek)
Influencing and motivating teenagers
Helping kids overcome distractions that hinder their learning
Protecting them from anxiety, isolation, and depression
Fostering the real-world, face-to-face social connections they desperately need
Having effective conversations about tough subjects--including sex, drugs, and money
A highly acclaimed sociologist and coach at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and the author of Raising Happiness, Dr. Christine Carter melds research--including the latest findings in neuroscience, sociology, and social psychology--with her own (often hilarious) real-world experiences as the mother of four teenagers.
Stop Worrying about Your Anxious Teenager: How to Help Your Teen Manage Anxiety and Successfully Transition to Adulthood by
Advice for parents worried their teen's anxiety will prevent them from having a bright future or handling the stress of college and adult life. Includes techniques to assess readiness; create a plan to address areas of concern; make the best decisions for the future; and improve the parent/teen relationship.
Stuff That Sucks: a teen's guide to accepting what you can't change and committing to what you can by
A very generalized introduction to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).Developed by psychologist Steven Hayes, ACT is designed to help patients move beyond the stresses caused by negative thoughts.
We Need to Talk by
How do you talk to your teen when their only focus is the screen in front of them? How do you help them to build a core of self-esteem in a world obsessed with appearances? In this empathetic, down to earth and eminently practical guide from a leading adolescent psychoanalyst, Ian Williamson will help you through every possible hurdle in the teenage years. He covers topics from behaviour and relationships to crime and gaming, offering advice and realistic solutions that you can put into practice right away. We Need to Talk is your new go-to-guide to navigating the often tricky adolescent years, with the endgame being what every parent wants: a healthy, happy and resilient child.
What Every Parent Needs to Know about College Admissions by
A guidance counselor for parents. Learn that it's not just about the "right" college, it's about the "right fit" college. Using statistics, experts, and multi-factor analysis to clarify what should and should not be a worry in college planning, Barnes helps parents identify better, and often overlooked, options. In this guide, she dissects the top ten parental worries about how to get into college, including college applications, college admissions, college requirements, and college acceptance
What They Don't Teach Teens by
"The 21st century guidebook of life safety skills for teens, their parents, and other caregivers, covering physical safety, sexual consent, social media, your rights with the police, situational awareness, dating violence, smartphones, and more. Young people coming of age today face new risks, expectations, and laws that didn't exist when their parents were young. What They Don't Teach Teens provides teens, tweens, and young adults with up-to-date, realistic strategies to protect themselves against the pitfalls of modern adolescence. Author Jonathan Cristall, once a troubled teen himself and now a veteran prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles, works extensively with teenagers and their families to teach physical, digital, emotional, and legal safety skills. Drawing on Cristall's hands-on experience, What They Don't Teach Teens gives parents and other caregivers techniques for talking to their children about these urgent issues. What They Don't Teach Teens gives sound advice on police interactions and personal safety (your constitutional rights, what to do/not do when stopped by the police while driving, situational awareness, street robberies, gun violence); sexual violence and misconduct (sexual consent, sexual harassment prevention, dating violence, sextortion); and staying safer online (digital footprint and citizenship, cyberbullying, underage sexting, online porn). A must-read for all families, What They Don't Teach Teens is filled with practical guidance, thoughtful insight, and simple-to-use tips and tactics that will empower teens and others to make good choices now and in the future"-- Provided by publisher.
What's My Teenager Thinking by
This practical guide explores the science at work during the teenage years. Discover how to create a supportive environment and communicate with confidence to help your teenager.
100 Ways to Love Your Daughter by
With simple, practical ideas based on scriptural truth, bestselling authors and founders of Club31Women.com and FaithfulMan.com offer 100 easy ways to love your daughter well and understand what she needs to thrive-and create a lasting, loving relationship"-- Provided by publisher.
Girls Uninterrupted by
Laid out in clear simple steps, Girls Uninterrupted shows the practical strategies you need to create a carefree childhood for your daughters and ultimately help build them into the healthy, resilient women they deserve to be.
The Girls' Guide to Sex Education by
When it comes to sex education, parents of adolescent girls often know just as little about where to start as girls themselves. Even the mention of sex education or puberty can make everyone feel uncomfortable, nervous, or insecure. In The Girls' Guide to Sex Education, award-winning youth sex education expert Michelle Hope offers down-to-earth, supportive sex education guidance as she addresses the most pressing questions that girls have about sex, puberty, and relationships-directly and without judgment. The Girls' Guide to Sex Education will arm girls with a complete understanding of their body and, as a result, will empower them to make informed, healthy decisions.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by
Provides guidance for fathers on raising well-adjusted daughters, calling for fathers to embody conservative values; discusses being a daughter's hero, protecting and defending her, teaching her to stand up for herself, and teaching her about spirituality.
VentureGirls: Raising Girls to Be Tomorrow's Leaders by
Shares practical advice and activities for parents and educators for engaging today's young women in STEM subjects while giving them the tools of positive entrepreneurship.
100 Ways to Love Your Son by
With simple, practical ideas based on scriptural truth, bestselling authors offer 100 easy ways to love your son well and understand what he needs to thrive-and to create a lasting, loving relationship.
Boy Mom by
This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life.
Boy of Mine by
I can hear you asking, "What's the point of this letter, Dad?" Maybe the letter is just an experiment in time travel, an opportunity for you to reach back across the decades to know your father's heart and mind at a specific moment during your childhood. Or maybe it's about our collective identity: Who am I with you? Who am I apart from you? If I get lucky and die at a reasonable old age, you will be approximately the same age I am now when you finally read this. I like the symmetry of that possibility, especially if you have children, and you're in the throes of trying to be a not-so-terrible parent yourself.
Calmer, Easier, Happier Boys by
arenting expert Noel Janis-Norton gives you simple steps to deal with the unique challenges and joys of raising motivated, cooperative and confident boys. Using the foolproof techniques that have been developed over many years of working with families, Noel shows parents how to get back in charge.
Decoding Boys by
Inside changes. How to talk to boys ; Understanding testosterone: the magical hormone that turns boys into men ; Yes, your nine-year-old might be in puberty ; Later, dude ; When they look like adults but don't think like them -- Outside forces. Boys and "the talk": 21st-century information disruptors ; Boys and sex: the game-changing roles of porn, nudes, and consent ; Boys and body image: no pain, no gain ; Boys and addiction: the reward circuit stimulants ; Boys and guns: aggression and violence, from schools to screens -- The end of the lecture, the beginning of your conversation -- The details. The biology of boy puberty, everything gets bigger ; Acne ; Body odor ; Erections ; Growth spurts ; Hair, hair, everywhere ; Moods ; Voice changes ; Wet dreams.
Raising Boys to Be Good Men by
Introduction: When you're part of the problem -- Chapter 1: The BS starts before birth -- Chapter 2: Congratulations, you're a parent- Welcome to the jungle -- Chapter 3: Don't let school harden boys unnecessarily -- Chapter 4: It's time to get controversial -- Conclusion: Failure is not an option.
Bringing up Race by
An important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity; for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded inclusivity in their kids, and those who want to discuss difference instead of shying away from tough questions. Draws on personal stories along with opinions of experts, influencers, and fellow parents.
Mother to Son by
"I know this wondrous little person has the potential to change the world-and I want him to know it too." In this collection of powerful letters to her young son, Jasmine Holmes shares about her journey as an African American Christian and what she wants her son to know as he grows and approaches the world as a Black man.
My Brown Baby by
A collection of essays from the author's critically acclaimed parenting website, MyBrownBaby.com, which explores the joys, fears, sorrows, and triumphs of African American motherhood, from pregnancy and child-rearing to relationships and the politics of parenting Black children.
Parenting for Liberation by
"Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children is Trina Greene Browne's debut nonfiction work, and addresses the subject of how to raise Black children in a world of systemic racism, violence, and inequality. Pairing personal stories with open-ended prompts for reflection, this book serves as a support for people seeking to root their parenting techniques in practices of liberation"-- Provided by publisher.
Raising Black Boys by
Offers African-American parents one hundred tips to help them raise sons who will be strong, independent, respectful men, discussing the negative influence of rap music, peer pressure, and television and offering strategies to help them support their sons at every stage of their development.
Raising Multiracial Children by
"The essential guide to parenting multiracial and multiethnic children of all ages-and learning to nourish, support, and celebrate their multiracial identity."-- Provided by publisher.
The Warrior Method, Updated Edition by
Winbush presents a program designed for parents and teachers to help young Black boys to become strong, self-reliant, independent men. This updated edition takes into account the special challenges boys face in today's political climate, which has witnessed a surge in hate crimes, excessive police force, and an even more divided and racially challenged society.
Wavy, Curly, Kinky by
Contents:
Introduction: it's more than hair -- What is your child's hair texture? -- Gentle touches--infants to children two years old -- Training your little girl's hair--girls two to four years old -- Time for changes--girls four to eight years old -- Growing up--girls eight to twelve years old -- Braiding your daughter's hair -- Pressing your daughter's hair -- Preparing your chemical straightener or relaxer -- Relaxing kinky hair -- Texturizing curly hair -- Curls: tools and tips for your daughter's hair -- Hair care for beautiful little boys -- The pros and cons of cutting your child's hair -- Let's cut some hair! -- Feed the body, nourish the hair -- Understanding your child's hair loss -- Conclusion -- What if? -- Some products to try -- Recommended tools.
Black pearls for parents : meditations, affirmations, and inspirations for African American parents by
Offers inspirational words and thoughts for African-American parents to help them deal with the pressures of raising children in today's world.
Spare the Kids by
examines the cultural tradition of corporal punishment in Black homes and its connections to racial violence in America. The impact on child rearing among so many Black families of Stacey Patton's Spare the Kids may well prove as powerfully corrective as Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin was upon the acceptance of chattel slavery.
Found in Transition by
In this autobiographical narrative, an Iranian-American pediatrician and mother of three is blindsided when one of her children comes out as transgender. As the author grapples with her child's transition from male to female, she is forced to re-examine her ideas of parenting, gender, and personal identity"-- Provided by publisher.
The Gender Creative Child by
"In this comprehensive resource, Dr. Ehrensaft explains the interconnected effects of biology, nurture, and culture to explore why gender can be fluid, rather than binary. As an advocate for the gender affirmative model and with the expertise she has gained over three decades of pioneering work with children and families, she encourages caregivers to listen to each child, learn their particular needs, and support their quest for a true gender self."-- Amazon.com.
How We Do Family by
"An LGBTQ family's inspiring story of building a loving home, with lessons all families can use"-- Provided by publisher.
I Have Always Been Me by
Trans woman Precious Brady-Davis recalls her childhood growing up in the Omaha foster care system and Pentecostal faith as a biracial, gender-nonconforming child.
Jacob's New Dress by
Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too.
Raising Ollie by
"The account of one radically new school year for a Teacher of the Year and for his nonbinary, art-obsessed, brilliant child"-- Provided by publisher.
Raising the Transgender Child by
Written by top experts in the field, Raising the Transgender Child offers much-needed answers to all the questions parents and other adults ask about raising and caring for transgender and gender diverse children: Is this just a phase? Did I do something to cause this? How do we protect these children? Who should I tell, and how? Will anyone love my child? Written by a leading therapist and go-to expert in the field of transgender parenting, and a bestselling writer and parent advocate, Raising the Transgender Child helps readers champion and celebrate gender diverse children while at the same time shedding fear, anger, sadness, and embarrassment. With specific and actionable advice, including coming-out letters, identity challenges, school and caregiver communications, and more ,the guide provides a wealth of science-backed information alongside friendly and practical wisdom that is sure to comfort, guide, and inspire the family and friends of transgender and gender diverse children.
Raising Them by
"'What did you have? A boy or a girl?' Kyl and Brent imagined it would be years before their child would identify with a gender. As a first-time parent, Kyl Myers had one aspect dialed in from the start: not being beholden to the boy-girl binary, disparities, or stereotypes from the day a child is born. With no wish to eliminate gender but rather gender discrimination, Kyl & Brent ventured off on a parenting path less traveled. Raising a confident, compassionate, and self-aware person was all that mattered. An illuminating portrait of a family's choice to dismantle the long-accepted and often-harmful social construct of what it means to be assigned a gender from birth. As a sociologist, Kyl explores the science of gender and sex and the adulthood gender inequities that start in childhood. As a loving parent, Kyl shares the joy of watching an amazing child named Zoomer develop their own agency to grow happily and healthily toward their own gender identity and expression. Candid and surprising, Raising Them is an inspiration to parents and to anyone open to understanding the limitless possibilities of being yourself." -- Description provided by publisher.
Unconditional by
Parents of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning child often search for ways to help their LGBTQ child navigate through a world that isn't always welcoming. Eriksen, the mother of a gay daughter, explains what she and her husband have learned through experience. She covers the science on gender and sexuality and offers advice on how to help a transgender child through the various stages of development, deal with everyday problems, and keep your child talking.
101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger's and Sensory Processing Disorders by
Contents:
The how of engagement -- Sensory development -- Gross motor skills -- Fine motor skills -- Communication -- Social sense -- School ready -- Home activities -- Outdoor activities -- Adopting brand-name games -- Glossary of common terms.
The AD/HD Parenting Handbook by
Here, other parents of AD/HD children tell what really works for them, revealing hundreds on inspired ideas and practical suggestions for handling day-to-day activities that routinely become problematic, such as getting dressed for school, going to bed, performing chores, completing homework, and playing with other children.
Alphabet Kids - From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome by
Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids--including those with ASD--have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules by
Being a teen or tween isn't easy for anyone but it's especially tough for Asperkids. I know. I was one, I taught a whole bunch, and I am going to be raising three! That's also why I know that Asperkdis deserve their very own guide to all of the hidden social rules that are awfully confusing to us, even if they seem obvious to everyone else. "The Asperkids' (Secret) Rule Book of Social Rules." This isn't your momma's Emily Post, and there is no "don't do this" finger wagging or patronizing "high and mighty preaching" here. Instead, the "Secret" Book gives Asperkids (aged 10-17) respectful, funny insights written "for Aspies by an Aspie." Chock full of illustrations, logic and even a practice session or six (in comic strip style, thank you very much!), this is the handbook every adult Aspie wishes we'd had growing up, but never did.
Early Intervention Games by
Suggests games and activities that encourage children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders to enhance or improve their social, motor, and sensory skills, and provides tips to modify games for various skill and sensory levels.
An Early Start for Your Child with Autism by
Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids--including those with ASD--have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.
It Was Supposed to Be Sunny by
"Laila's birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this
Navigating Autism by
Empowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum.
A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder by
"Packed with real-life stories and everyday problem-solving ideas, this book has given many tens of thousands of parents the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome. The authors are leading experts who describe ways to work with these kids' unique impairments and capabilities so they can grow into happy, self-sufficient adults. Parents learn practical strategies for helping their son or daughter relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and succeed in school. The book also discusses what scientists currently know about ASD and how it is diagnosed, as well as what treatments and educational supports have been shown to work. Updated with the latest research, resources, and clinical strategies, the second edition clearly explains the diagnostic changes in DSM-5"-- Provided by publisher.
Raising Girls with ADHD : Secrets for Parenting Healthy, Happy Daughters by
Although an increasing number of girls are diagnosed with ADHD every year, most of the focus of parent and teacher interventions has been on boys, leaving girls with ADHD frustrated and prone to acting out. Written by two professionals who have "been there and done that" with their own children with ADHD, Raising Girls with ADHD provides expert information to empower parents to make decisions about identification, treatment options, behavioral strategies, personal/social adjustment, educational impact, and many other issues from preschool through high school. Complete self-reflection surveys and action steps for parents and girls alike are included to create a dynamic action plan for your daughter's success in school and beyond.
The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (and Their Parents) by
"This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children with ASDs are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Some get "stuck" on things, have limited interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing ("stims"). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions ("What's an ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, resources, and a glossary. Sections for parents offer more detailed information"-- Provided by publisher.
Talk to Me : Conversation Strategies for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Speech and Language Impairments by
"If your child finds talking to people a struggle, this is the book to get the conversation started. In this hands-on guide, Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with her own son, which will help you teach your child the principles of communication. Full of strategies and examples, it shows how you can allay fears, build confidence and teach your child to enjoy conversation. Once a child gets used to talking with other people, many life skills can develop more easily as they grow up - from making friends and shopping for themselves, to being interviewed and eventually getting a job. This handy book provides guidance and inspiration to parents, teachers and anyone else who cares for a child who finds language and comprehension difficult."--Publisher description.
Traveling Different : Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse by
Every family deserves to travel, and the purpose of this book is to offer tips that open the world to every parent and child, no matter what their challenges.
Views from the Spectrum by
inspiring stories of 20 young adults with autism & the loving families who support them. Both a how-to guide for parents with special needs as well as an uncanny view into the world of autism. Every interview Ron shares reveal that, while there are similarities among the young adults featured, each is uniquely talented. Full of anecdotes, expert research, parenting tips, prayers, and devotion, this book is a celebration of autism and of faith, destined to lift the spirits of its readers.
Mama, Mama, Only Mama by
Written in the style of a diary with blog posts and recipes tucked between the pages, follows Lillibridge and her two children, Big Pants and Tiny Pants, out of divorce, through six years of single parenting, and into the family blender with a quasi-stepfather. Amid hilarious episodes and candic stories, Lillibridge never fails to commiserate on the many challenges that come with raising children in a non-nuclear family. This memoir will resonate with single moms as Lillibridge grows into her role as a mother, finds true lives, and comes to terms with her ex-husband.
When Parents Part by
Using the latest scientific research in child development, Penelope Leach, author of the best-selling Your Baby & Child, details the effects of divorce on children in five stages of life--infants, toddlers, primary-school children, teenagers, and young adults--some of whom are far more deeply affected than previously thought. She explains recent studies that overturn common assumptions, showing, for example, that many standard custody arrangements for young children can be harmful. Leach's advice is meticulously considered and exhaustive, covering everything from access, custody, and financial and legal considerations to managing separate sets of technology in two households, and she includes the voices of parents and children to illustrate her points. Above all, she holds up "mutual parenting" as the ideal way to co-parent after a divorce, offering concrete ways for parents to put responsiveness to their children's needs ahead of their feelings about each other.
Blinded by Hope by
Blinded by Hope describes what it's like to have an unusually bright, creative child--and then to have that child suddenly be hit with an illness that defies description and cure. Over the years, McGuire attributes her son's lost jobs, broken relationships, legal troubles, and periodic hospitalizations to the manic phase of his illness, denying the severity of his growing drug use--but ultimately, she has to face her own addiction to rescuing him, and to forge a path for herself toward acceptance, resilience, and love.
Fix What You Can by
Fix What You Can is an illuminating and frank account of caring for a person with a mental illness, told by a parent and advocate
He Came in with It by
He Came In With It is the chronology of a mother and her family's coping with mental illness: the hurdles of diagnosis and treatment -- of stigma, denial, shame-- of pretending that things are T-square perfect for all the lacquered world.
Lifeline by
In Lifeline, Dr. Denise Morett provides validation and support along with tools and strategies on how to cope with a child's life threatening illness. Denise Morett, Psy. D., is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience treating individuals and families, including those with a family member facing serious or life-threatening medical issues. Dr. Morett found herself in those exact circumstances when her son was diagnosed with a very rare, life-threatening illness. Driven by her own search for supportive re-sources, Dr. Morett provides ways to cope with one of the most challenging circumstances a parent can encounter.
My Mysterious Son by
For those who understand the pain of mental illness as well the bond between a parent and a child, My Mysterious Son shares the intimate and beautiful story of a father who will do everything in his power to repair his relationship with a young man damaged by mental illness.
The Parakeet by
An account in graphic novel format, based on the author's own experiences, of a boy coping with his mother's suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, showing how mental illness can both tear families apart and reaffirm the bonds of love.
When Your Child Has a Chronic Medical Illness by
Written by mental health professionals, this warm & accessible parenting book offers clear, practical guidance. This book places your psychological well-being front & center, so you can be the best caregiver possible. Contains suggestions for making laughter & mindfulness part of your daily self-care routine, and guidance for choosing the right therapist. Every family's journey with chronic illness is unique, but you don't have to go it alone.
All Around Us by
Finding circles everywhere, a grandfather and his granddaughter meditate on the cycles of life and nature.
Beyond Tears by
Meant to comfort and give direction to bereaved parents, Beyond Tears is written by nine mothers who have each lost a child. This revised edition includes a new chapter written from the perspective of surviving siblings. The death of a child is the loss no parent ever expects to face.
The Day We Lost Pet by
Through a heart-warming story about balloons who fill one another with air and love, comes a fable of how we deal with the loss of a loved one or a beloved pet.
The Dead Bird by
When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart by
The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Third Edition offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair during and after such a tragedy. In this new and updated edition, Deborah Davis encourages grieving and strives to cover many different kinds of loss, including information on issues such as the death of one or more babies from a multiple birth, pregnancy interruption, and the questioning of aggressive medical intervention. There is also a special chapter for fathers as well as a chapter on "protective parenting" to help anxious parents enjoy their precious living children. Doctors, nurses, relatives, friends, and other support persons can gain special insight. Most importantly, parents facing the death of a baby will find necessary support in this gentle guide.
Grandmother's Visit by
"Grandmother lives with Grace's family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood. Grandmother says goodbye when she drops Grace off at school every morning and hello when she picks her up at the end of the day. Then, Grandmother stops walking Grace to and from school, and the door to her room stays closed. Father comes home early to make dinner, but the rice bowls stay full. One day, Grandmother's room is empty. And one day, Grandmother is buried. After the funeral, Grace's mom turns on all the outside lights so that Grandmother's spirit can find its way home for one final goodbye"--Publisher's website.
Grief Day by Day by
Explore the stages of grief with a collection of quotes, musings, meditations, and more that are tied together by a weekly theme, allowing you to reflect on each concept in depth. Work through topics like loneliness, grief attacks, exhaustion, hope, love, and creating meaning. You’ll find opportunities to write, draw, meditate, do breathing exercises, and more as you learn to live fully with your grief.
It Takes Courage by
It Takes Courage guides those who are faced with raising their children by themselves after losing their spouse. It Takes Courage is an inspiring guide to living again after the loss of a spouse. Dr. Roneisa Matero inspires and empowers those who are experiencing this grief through her COURAGE Process. She shares the techniques she learned while going through her own journey with grief after losing her husband at the young age of thirty, with two kids of the ages seven and five to raise. Within It Takes Courage, Dr. Roneisa teaches those experiencing grief: How to navigate their own grief while still being a good parent ; Coping strategies to help them and their children heal in a healthy way ; The simple ways to deal with the daily stress created by loss ; How to overcome the guilt, shame, and regrets.
Loss and Grief by
"The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event in a child's life. This book will guide readers through the feelings and questions they might have after such a loss and identify what grief is and how it is different for each person. Readers are encouraged to accept their feelings and talk them out with the people in their support system."--Provided by publisher.
Love Always by
Explaining the loss of a loved one to small children is often difficult. My hope is that this book will serve as a tool to help children gain an understanding about one of the most challenging events in life. May your families receive comfort and healing from the expressions in this book. Love Always.
Remembering Blue Fish by
Daniel learns how to handle the feelings he has after his pet fish, Blue Fish, dies.
This I Know by
Originally written as a song by Prince Edward Island's best know children's performer, Michael Pendergast, This I know is a comforting verse about dying. All ages will find solace in the beautiful script and illustrations.
When Dinosaurs Die by
Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.
Impossible Parenting by
"A roadmap for parents who want to feel less pressure and more joy during the intense early years of childrearing. Why is it that research suggests people who don't have kids are happier than people who do? Olivia Scobie provides practical solutions for parents who find themselves pushing beyond their capacity to meet impossible standards, and challenges parents to shift their thinking from child-centred to family-centred. By naming today's unrealistic parenting expectations as impossible from the get-go, Impossible Parenting creates the space to acknowledge harmful expectations for new parents and begins a conversation that focuses on healing and doing the best one can with the resources available."-- Provided by publisher.
Tommy's Wired and Mommy's Tired by
Tommy's Wired and Mommy's Tired seeks to inspire courage rather than teach child-raising strategies offering perspective and hope to moms who face the difficult work of raising a super-active child. The content also includes a letter from Rita's adult, hyperactive son in which he thanks moms of wired children for their tireless effort, assuring them that all their blood, sweat, and tears are worth it in the end. A bonus section of Frequently Asked Questions provides helpful tips to family and friends who desire to help a struggling mother.
Mindful Parenting by
Sometimes being a parent can seem like one long to-do list: taking the kids to and from school and clubs, arranging babysitters, feeding them and putting them to bed. Parents can feel trapped in a straitjacket of routine tasks, all of which prevent them spending quality time with their children. Professor Susan Bögels has been delivering training on this subject for over twenty years. Now, for the first time, she shares her expertise - and her experiences as both a parent and child - with a general audience. Mindful Parenting is an inspirational guide for busy parents who want to better understand the automatic ways in which they can react to stressful situations, and move from instinctive to more mindful responses. In a series of accessible chapters, Professor Bögels show how we can all find a balance between "doing" and "being" modes when interacting with our children. She also explains how to deal with stress, conflict, and guilt, and how to cultivate conscious, unbiased attention in a simple way.
21st Century Parenting : A Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Children in an Unstable World by
"As co-founder of Outreach Concern, Inc., one of the largest school-based counseling services in the country, Dr. Rick Capaldi developed a guide to raise kids into confident, independent adults. His "three Rs"--Read your child's environment, Regulate their emotional temperature, and Redirect their behavior--will help parents and teachers steer children toward emotional stability and success. This model has been effectively utilized in counseling over a half-million children and parents in over 900 schools, resulting in the development of cooperative, successful, and highly productive family relationships." -- Provided by publisher.
How to Be a Happier Parent by
In all the writing and reporting KJ Dell'Antonia has done on families over the years, one topic keeps coming up again and again: parents crave a greater sense of happiness in their daily lives. In this optimistic, solution-packed book, KJ asks: How can we change our family life so that it is full of the joy we'd always hoped for? Drawing from the latest research and interviews with families, KJ discovers that it's possible to do more by doing less, and make our family life a refuge and pleasure, rather than another stress point in a hectic day. She focuses on nine common problem spots that cause parents the most grief, explores why they are hard, and offers small, doable, sometimes surprising steps you can take to make them better... It's about experiencing joy--real joy, the kind you look back on, look forward to, and live for--along the way.
My Emotions by
An interactive workbook for kids on learning to recognize and cope with emotions.
My Anger by
An interactive workbook for kids on learning how to manage and express anger effectively and safely so that it can be a positive emotion.
The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Technology with Children and Teens by
How does technology impact kids' mental health and physical well-being? How do screens affect babies? How can I protect my children from cyberbullying? What are the positive effects of technology? How can we bridge the technology generation gap? With aggregate case studies and the latest research, psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, answers these questions and many more in this contemporary, up-to-date mini book for parents learning to manage technology with their children and teens. Parents will come to understand new research findings that are both exciting and overwhelming. As these findings become more complete in the decades to come, utilizing Parental Intelligence will help parents continue to discover their children's capabilities as they learn the meaning behind their kids' technological behaviors and conflicts.
Raising a Screen-Smart Kid by
For parents who didn't grow up with smartphones but can't let go of them now, expert advice on raising kids in our constantly connected world. Most kids get their first smartphone at the same time that they're experiencing major developmental changes. Making mistakes has always been a part of growing up, but how do parents help their kids navigate childhood and adolescence at a time when social media has the potential to magnify the consequences of those mistakes? Rather than spend all their time worrying about the worst-case scenario, readers get a bigger-picture understanding of their kids' digital landscape. Drawing on research and interviews with educators, psychologists, and kids themselves, Raising a Screen-Smart Kid offers practical advice on how parents can help their kids avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits of the digital age.
Screen Kids by
Today, children spend more time interacting with screens and less time playing outside or interacting with family. Screen Kids will empower you to make positive changes. This newly revised edition features the latest research and interactive assessments, so you can best confront the issues technology creates in your home.
The Tech Diet for Your Child and Teen: the 7-Step Plan to Unplug and ReclaimYour Kid's Childhood (and Your Family's Sanity) by
Provides real-life strategies that any parent can implement to create a healthy balance and put your kids' development first. Based on solid psychological research explaining why screen addiction is so powerful, the jargon-free advice gives a clear plan for parents who have had enough and are serious about changing the way their kids use and interact with technology.
The Tech Solution by
Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang reveals the essential habits your child needs for a healthy relationship to digital technology that will nurture their full potential. New research shows alarming increases in stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and addiction among those who have grown up in a world of booming digital technology. Yet, Dr. Shimi Kang does not believe technology as a whole is to blame. Just like the food we consume affects our bodies, Dr. Kang believes the way we consume technology can have profound effects on our minds. The Tech Solution simplifies the cutting edge neuroscience behind technology use to reveal the ways we are affected by different digital tech experiences--how some experiences nurture young, developing brains while others can set our children off down darker paths during their crucial formative years. Learn how to spot the signs of positive, neutral, and negative technology consumption, and how to work with children, teens, and young adults to find a powerful balance that will lay the foundation for lasting success. Whether your toddler has just become enraptured by your smart phone, your teen can't stop scrolling social media long enough to finish their lunch, or your 9-year-old is being cyberbullied, Dr. Kang will teach you how to guide your child toward a long-term positive relationship with technology that will boost their brain, help them create meaningful social connections, explore creative pursuits, and foster a sense of social responsibility and empowerment for many years to come.
Upside of Digital Devices by
Trying to police and protect a child from screen time is unquestionably one of the most confusing and frustrating responsibilities of good parenting. It's a tough job being a 'media monitor' all the time. Technology is at the centre of everything we do? TVs, smart phones, computers, and tablets are no longer luxuries, they are necessities for navigating life today. But technology can also be detrimental to growing minds, and parents must master the necessary skills to help their children not only survive in this digital world, but to actually thrive. Kids love smart phones, tablets, computers, TVs, anything that gives them screen time. They come by their dependence honestly--they learn it from us, the 'adults.' We've become a culture of screen addicts, and that's especially challenging for parents. But the solution is not found in constantly policing the time kids are glued to a screen or in protecting what they are being exposed to; it's found in how they are engaging and interacting with that screen. Nicole Dreiske, founder and director of the International Children's Media Center, is one of the most respected pioneers in the understanding and cultivation of new techniques for transforming the way kids view, use and engage in electronic screens. In The Upside of Digital Devices, she provides parents with simple, practical instructions as well as a variety of effective tools for creating meaningful moments and critical thinking skills that can mark a turning point in their children's lives and futures.
What Does It Mean to Be Present? by
Teaches children about what it means to be present by discussing the important gift of appreciation, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to live more fully and richly.