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El enojo, ¿Ha sido un problema en su hogar? ¿Alguna vez sus hijos le han hablando con un tono airado o irrespetuoso? ¿Pelean entre ellos? ¿Ha perdido usted alguna vez la compostura o la paciencia mientras trataba una situación irritable en su casa? Pues bien, si contestó honestamente «sí» a alguna de estas preguntas, usted necesita este libro.
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Raise hopeful, grounded and action-oriented children in a time that feels full of uncertainty. Kids and parents alike are feeling the weight of these troubling times. Anxiety disorders are on the rise in teens and children. "Climate anxiety" is a phrase entering our cultural lexicon.
Ancient practices of Christianity, both internal and external, can be a guidepost for parents navigating this uncharted territory. They give us a way to be grounded...
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The Teachable Minute is a golden opportunity to teach kids something, anywhere, FAST. It can be caught at any time, in common places, where we all live and go. When we make time to Show, Ask, or Teach kids something, we help kids in two very important ways. We help them grow smarter. Consequently, they will know more and want to know more. We give them our time and undivided attention. Consequently, they will grow appreciative and grateful for our...
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In this down-to-earth guide, parenting expert Michele Borba offers advice for dealing with children's difficult behavior and hot button issues including biting, temper tantrums, cheating, bad friends, inappropriate clothing, sex, drugs, peer pressure, and much more. Written for parents of kids aged 3-13, this book offers easy-to-implement advice for the most important challenges parents face with kids from toddlers to tweens.
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Chill the glasses! The author of the wildly successful Three-Martini Playdate is back with more irreverent and useful advice about life with children. Wickedly funny essays offer helpful advice on harnessing the energy of toddlers-gone-wild: on vacation, out to dinner, even just when grandmother stops by for a visit. Parents will relearn the art of traveling, socializing, and eating out like adults...sometimes with well-behaved children in tow. In...
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A wickedly funny new series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout. Jeanie's Grandma is BAD. Not bad like a vampire or a gangster or anything, more like . . . up to no good. Sometimes she can be a bit embarrassing but most of the time she's REALLY fun, especially when she gets Jeanie involved in her mischievous schemes. Everyone says she's old enough to know better...
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Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect Father's Day and graduation gift book. Mixing old-world charm with modern-day spirituality HSH Prince Alexi Lubomirski advises on all aspects of life from romance to spirituality, manners to chivalry, love, balance, and leadership.
Offering eloquent, timeless counsel for living a gracious life and cultivating inner nobility, Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect book to give for graduation,...
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Before We Say "Goodnight" teaches parents how to tell bedtime stories about their life experiences and family history to their children. Parents want to build closer relationships with their kids, but with the hustle and bustle of family schedules where is the time? In Before We Say "Goodnight" parents will discover an easy-to-learn three-step method for turning their life experiences and those of their family into great bedtime stories, all without...
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Princess, parent, and founder of a successful children's clothing line, Marie-Chantal of Greece is constantly asked how she manages to do it all-raise her kids and run her business while leading an active social life. So many of these queries-about proper etiquette for children in our fast-paced, technology-centered world-led her to recognize the need for a modern handbook on children's manners. “Manners Begin at Breakfast” addresses rules of...
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"The Art of Positive Parenting" is a compassionate guidebook designed to empower parents with insights into the intricate world of childhood emotions and needs. Authored by renowned child psychologist Dr. Emily Davis, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the challenging terrain of parenting with empathy and positivity.Drawing from both cutting-edge research and practical experience, Dr. Davis illuminates the crucial role of understanding...
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Parenting Help from Down in the Trenches, a truly powerful and extraordinary compilation of parenting gems, derived from very ordinary and everyday people just like yourselves, who are involved in the most critical task given to every generation: to produce offspring, who acknowledge, love, and obey God; who honor and respect their parents, who learn personal responsibility and accountability through choices and consequences, and who develop, a love...
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Raise children with sanity and joy by following the Family Success Institute's advice on conquering challenges from everyday problems to the hard stuff.
Parents spend so much effort trying to raise happy and effective children and often end up stressed and frustrated. We at Family Success Institute have been researching and applying parenting skills and techniques for over 15 years and training families in them for the past 9 years. We have...
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Anna Post and Lizzie Post, the great-great-granddaughters of world-renowned etiquette and entertaining guru Emily Post, provide the first and last guide you will ever need for hosting a successful party of any size effortlessly and enjoyably. With Emily Post's Great Get-Togethers, the Post sisters revise and reconfigure Emily Post's Entertaining for a modern time and a new generation, with valuable ideas and information to help young singles and couples...
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Are you ready to embark on the most exhilarating adventure of your life? "How to Thrive in Your Teens" is the ultimate companion to help you navigate the teenage years with poise, resilience, and self-assurance. Tailored for teen girls, this survival guide is your trusted friend through every twist and turn of adolescence. This book dives into all the essential aspects of being a teen girl. Whether you're wrestling with understanding yourself, forging...
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Are you thinking of enrolling your child in school? You might have heard the term 'school-readiness'- but what does it mean? Starting school is a big step for children and parents, and it can be hard to know where to start.
Experienced primary school principal Andrew Oberthur provides an accessible roadmap for you and your child to make a successful move into primary school. Andrew couples his experience with knowledge from some of Australia's leading...
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A supportive guide for mothers from the author named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today's church and culture.
Mom to Mom strongly encourages every mom who wrestles with the frustrations and fears of motherhood. Elisa Morgan reassures you that you don't need all the answers about mothering as long as you know where to go with the questions. In brief, heart-to-heart chapters, she shares biblical principles and the...
17) The No Hitting Books for Kids Ages 2-5: A Book for Toddlers to Control Anger and Stop Hitting Others
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Discover a must-have guide for toddlers and their caregivers aimed at navigating the challenges of emotional regulation and appropriate behavior. This insightful book is designed for children aged 2-5 and provides valuable lessons on how to express feelings, especially anger, without resorting to hitting or other harmful actions. Through engaging stories, practical activities, and easy-to-understand language, it teaches young readers the importance...
18) I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids, I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper, Dirty Little S
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I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids - "I don't know how she does it!" is an oft-heard refrain about mothers today. Funnily enough, most moms agree-they have no idea how they get it done, or whether they even want the job. Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile spoke to mothers of every stripe- working, stay-at-home, part-time- and found a surprisingly similar trend in their interviews. After enthusing about her lucky life...
19) Unwrapping the Sandwich Generation: Life Vignettes About Seniors And Their Adult Boomer Children
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This collection of vignettes address senior concerns and how their adult children address those concerns. Read stories about real people and real events, and how they relate to the aging process.
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This is the ultimate show-biz how-to guide for aspiring kids and their parents, written by Hollywood's number-one kid-talent expert and executive producer for Disney, ABC, and the WB, Irene Dreayer ("the Dray"). As a thirty-year veteran of discovering kid stars and producing hit TV shows such as the Disney Channel's The Suite Life on Deck and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, as well as several TV movies, Dreayer has seen hundreds of kids try to make...
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