Category: Used: Parenting

1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Children Understand the New Rules

By: Phelan, Thomas W. PhD, BA, Tracy M. Lewis

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Parentmagic, Inc. : April 2008

Seller ID: 381972

ISBN-13: 9781889140254

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids "1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.""I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them.""All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK It really is like magic ""It's such a relief to not feel like I'm constantly yelling at someone If you want to see a fast improvement in your child's behavior, check out 1-2-3 Magic."The popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program has been adapted to be introduced from a...
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A Brighter Day: How Parents Can Help African American Youth

By: Thompson, Dr. Gail

Price: $3.00

Publisher: African American Images : January 2010

Seller ID: 382606

ISBN-13: 9781935521747

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Featuring fantastic real-life stories that are contemporary and motivational, this strategy guide for parents provides the necessary tools for those who want to make a difference in their children's education. By addressing difficult issues that have a tendency to distract kids from their studies--such as peer pressure and sexuality--as well as the everyday influence of rap music, television, and video games, these accessible strategies teach parents how to communicate better and raise their expectations of their children. Rounded out by advice on how to help with homework, maintain good grade...
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After Adoption: The Needs of Adopted Youth

By: Howard, Jeanne A., Livingston, Susan Smith

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Child Welfare League of Amer : December 2003

Seller ID: 376833

ISBN-13: 9780878688838

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius: Enhancing Curiosity, Creativity, and Learning Ability

By: Armstrong, Thomas

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher : April 1991

Seller ID: 359491

ISBN-13: 9780874776089

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Advises how children can achieve full potential through at-home activities and offers suggestions for expanding a child's natural and often unrecognized ability.
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Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year

By: Brown, Ari,Fields, Denise

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Windsor Peak Press : September 2015

Seller ID: 404150

ISBN-13: 9781889392516

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

"(Baby 411 is) my go-to reference so I don't bother Charlotte's pediatrician "--Chelsea Clinton (US Weekly, Sept. 2015). You are having a baby Congratulations Now, the reality hits you--what the heck am I doing? What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those parents who've come before you . . . and mix it with the solid medical advice from an nationally-renowned pediatrician? Baby 411 is the answer Think of it as the ultimate FAQ for new parents. Inside you'll learn: - How to pick a pediatrician with savvy questions to ask and insider tips. - Sleep. The best way to get your baby to sl...
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Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood

By: McCarthy, Jenny

Price: $2.00

Publisher: Plume : April 2006

Seller ID: 405038

ISBN-13: 9780452287198

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER New mothers and fathers will find much-needed relief and insight in this perceptive and outrageously funny account of what it truly means when you bring home your very own bundle of joy...Jenny McCarthy's hilarious, no-holds-barred personality has made her an instantly recognizable TV personality and a bestselling author. In Baby Laughs she examines the full range of challenges that new mothers anf fathers face, including: - The humiliations of postnatal "numbing spray," Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a...
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Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler

By: O'Donnell, Norah,Tracy, Geoff

Price: $3.00

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin : August 2010

Seller ID: 403523

ISBN-13: 9780312621926

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Finally, the must-have cookbook is here for the millions of busy parents who have taken on a healthier approach to eating--less processed, more organic--and who want to feed their little ones easy-to-make, cost-effective, completely nutritious and delicious meals.With more than sixty gourmet-inspired recipes and dozens of Chef Geoff's tips for quick and nutritious preparation, parents everywhere will be in on the Baby Love secret: that making fresh baby food is pretty simple, even if you've never cooked a day in your life.Learn how to make two weeks worth of Baby Love meals in less than one ho...
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Baby Sign Language Made Easy: 101 Signs to Start Communicating with Your Child Now

By: Rebelo, Lane

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Rockridge Press : June 2018

Seller ID: 446501

ISBN-13: 9781641520775

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

The easy way to teach sign language to babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3 Sign language is a fun and effective way for babies to communicate without words and develop essential early learning skills, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. This book of baby sign language makes it easy, with 101 useful, everyday ASL signs and a clear, simple format that explains what signs are best to start with and tips for teaching them. Whether it's asking for milk or telling you that they're tired, you'll learn how to give your baby the tools to tell you what they're thinking. Baby sign language basics&...
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By Leaps and Bounds: A Parents' Guide to Measuring Child Development' Ages 3 to 5

By: Roper, Gary C.,Demarest, Judith H.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co : April 1987

Seller ID: 365905

ISBN-13: 9780805003475

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Children Are From Heaven

By: Gray, John

Price: $3.00

Publisher: HarperCollins : August 1999

Seller ID: 409398

ISBN-13: 9780060175658

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

A new book about parenting from the prolific author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From VenusJohn Gray's Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus is a history-making bestseller with more than 7 million copies in print in hardcover. This new book on parenting will round out the relationship mega-brand that John has created.Focusing on children ages 1-9, John explains that this is the period of dependence in a child's life when character and sense of self are shaped. Parents everywhere are sure to breathe a sigh of relief that they now have a John Gray book they can turn to help children reach t...
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Creating Ceremonies: Innovative Ways to Meet Adoption Challenges

By: Lieberman, Cheryl A., K., Rhea Bufferd

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Zeig, Tucker & Theisen : December 1998

Seller ID: 376836

ISBN-13: 9781891944109

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Deadbeat Dads

By: Hoffman, Carl J.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Pocket : April 1996

Seller ID: 382615

ISBN-13: 9780671529840

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading

By: Goldstone, Lawrence,Goldstone, Nancy

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Ballantine Books : May 2005

Seller ID: 365552

ISBN-13: 9780812970289

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

"Books are like puzzles," write Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone. "The author's ideas are hidden, and it is up to all of us to figure them out." In this indispensable reading companion, the Goldstones-noted parent-child book club experts-encourage grownups and young readers alike to adopt an approach that will unlock the magic and power of reading. With the Goldstones help, parents can inspire kids' lifelong love of reading by teaching them how to unlock a book's hidden meaning. Featuring fun and incisive discussions of numerous children's classics, this dynamic guide highlights key elements-theme...
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Emotional Rescue : The Theory and Practice of a Feminist Father

By: BALBUS, ISAAC D.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Routledge : March 1998

Seller ID: 343579

ISBN-13: 9780415919180

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Weaving personal narrative with a synthesis of feminist mothering theory and psychoanalytic theories of narcissism, Isaac D. Balbus describes his effort to share in the care of his daughter during her first four years.
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Endangered Minds: Why Children Don't Think And What We Can Do About It

By: Healy, Jane M.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Simon & Schuster : September 1999

Seller ID: 229111

ISBN-13: 9780684856209

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

Is today's fast-paced media culture creating a toxic environment for our children's brains? In this landmark, bestselling assessment tracing the roots of America's escalating crisis in education, Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., examines how television, video games, and other components of popular culture compromise our children's ability to concentrate and to absorb and analyze information. Drawing on neuropsychological research and an analysis of current educational practices, Healy presents in clear, understandable language: -- How growing brains are physically shaped by experience -- Why television...
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Fathers and Their Families

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Routledge : March 1989

Seller ID: 381979

ISBN-13: 9780881630527

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Although a great deal has been written about the development of children, the mother-child relationship, and the differing psychologies of women and men, the study of fathers, fathering, and fatherhood has, until very recently, been virtually ignored. Fathers and Their Families redresses this situation with original contributions covering fathering and fatherhood in their interacting psychological, familial, and social dimensions. In 28 chapters and extensive editorial commentary, the editors and their contributors explore the changing roles of fathers - changes prompted partly by societal shi...
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Gently Lead: Or How to Teach Your Children About God While Finding Out for Yourself

By: Berends, Polly Berrien

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Perennial : February 1992

Seller ID: 207217

ISBN-13: 9780060922665

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Good Friends Are Hard to Find : Help Your Child Find, Make and Keep Friends

By: FRANKEL, FRED H., WETMORE, BARRY

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Independent Pub Group : August 1996

Seller ID: 152853

ISBN-13: 9780962203671

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

Teaches parents clinically-tested techniques from UCLA's world-renowned Children's Social Skills Program for helping their 5- to 12-year-olds make friends and solve problems with other kids. This guide also provides help for handling teasing, bullying, and meanness, both for the child who is picked on and for the tormentor.
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Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World

By: Tavangar, Homa Sabet

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Ballantine Books : August 2009

Seller ID: 315954

ISBN-13: 9780345506542

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

In today's increasingly interconnected world, how do we prepare our children to succeed and to become happy, informed global citizens? A mother of three, Homa Sabet Tavangar has spent her career helping governments develop globally oriented programs and advising businesses on how to thrive abroad. In Growing Up Global, Tavangar shares with all of us her "parenting toolbox" to help give our children a vital global perspective. Whether you're mastering a greeting in ten different languages, throwing an internationally themed birthday party, or celebrating a newfound holiday, Growing Up Global pr...
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Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series

By: Imus, Deirdre

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Simon & Schuster : April 2008

Seller ID: 382446

ISBN-13: 9781416541240

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

The essential, parent-friendly guide to raising a healthy child in our increasingly toxic environment. The second volume in the New York Times bestselling Green This series, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care is a complete guide to raising healthy kids. Environmental activist and children's advocate Deirdre Imus addresses specific issues faced by children in every age group -- from infants to adolescents and beyond. With a focus on preventing rather than treating childhood illnesses, Deirdre concentrates on educating and empowering parents with information such as: - How to make sure you...
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Heading Home With Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality, 2nd Edition

By: Jana MD FAAP, Laura A.,Shu MD FAAP, Jennifer

Price: $3.00

Publisher: American Academy Of Pediatrics : July 2010

Seller ID: 375346

ISBN-13: 9781581104448

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Now in a fully-updated second edition, Heading Home with Your Newborn has everything new and expectant parents need to know about caring for baby in the first few months after birth. Written by two pediatricians who are also parents, this awarding-winning guide covers feeding, sleeping, changing, bathing, dressing, traveling, sickness, child care options, and much more. The second edition features new chapters on vaccines and choosing a child care provider, plus a robust new section devoted to early learning, with chapters on baby brain basics, baby sign language, fun and games, books and babi...
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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child

By: Weissbluth M.D., Marc

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Ballantine Books : April 1999

Seller ID: 387983

ISBN-13: 9780449004029

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

A pediatrician outlines his program to help parents ensure a good night's sleep for their children b
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Heroes for My Son

By: Meltzer, Brad

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Harper : May 2010

Seller ID: 426363

ISBN-13: 9780061905285

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Since the birth of his son in 2003, bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (The Book of Fate, The Tenth Justice, The Book of Lies) has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. In Heroes for My Son, Meltzer shares, with parents everywhere, the stories of 52 such heroes--from Dr. Seuss and Mr. Rogers to Mother Theresa and Mohandas Gandhi.
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How It Feels When a Parent Dies

By: Krementz, Jill

Price: $2.00

Publisher: Knopf : February 1988

Seller ID: 125437

ISBN-13: 9780394758541

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

How To Say It to Your Child When Bad Things Happen (How to Say It...)

By: Coleman, Dr. Paul

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Prentice Hall Press : October 2002

Seller ID: 381785

ISBN-13: 9780735203259

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

In this essential work, psychologist Coleman, author of the bestselling How to Say It to Your Kids, provides hundreds of ways for adults to talk to kids about loss of loved ones, war, school shootings, terrorism, and many other traumatic events.
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In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. of Making Babies

By: Sher, Geoffrey,Davis, Virginia Marriage,Stoess, Jean

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Checkmark Books : January 1998

Seller ID: 372458

ISBN-13: 9780816038275

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

This guide, based on first-hand experience, presents a complete overview of the options available to infertile couples. The reader is taken through the maze of IVF- related facts and fallacies.
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Learning and Growing Together: Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Development

By: Lerner, Claire, Dombro, Amy Laura, Whitaker, Ross, Levine, Karen

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Zero to Three : April 2000

Seller ID: 382525

ISBN-13: 9780943657059

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Contains several tip sheets, giving child-care professionals ideas for putting Learning & Growing Together concepts into practice to improve their program's and staff's ability to support families. Each tip sheet aims to assist staff working in diverse settings and roles, including center-based settings, home visits, and staff development.
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Living Simply with Children: A Voluntary Simplicity Guide for Moms, Dads, and Kids Who Want to Reclaim the Bliss of Childhood and the Joy of Parenting

By: Sherlock, Marie

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Harmony : January 2003

Seller ID: 362722

ISBN-13: 9780609809013

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Raising children ranks as one of life's most rewarding adventures. Yet between Mom and Dad working full-time jobs, endless carpooling of overscheduled youngsters, and the never-ending pressures to buy and consume, family life can be incredibly--needlessly--complex. What if you could find a way to spend more time with your children, replace unnecessary activities with meaningful ones, and teach your children an invaluable life lesson in the process? Living Simply with Children offers a realistic blueprint for zeroing in on the pleasures of family life: - How (and why) to live simply and find mo...
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Making Memories : Reflections on Parenting from the Heart of a Father and the Head of a Psychoanalyst

By: MD, David Krueger

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation : February 2000

Seller ID: 389269

ISBN-13: 9780738809120

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World

By: Wiseman, Rosalind

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Harmony : July 2014

Seller ID: 60487

ISBN-13: 9780307986689

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

A landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome their most common and difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author who changed our conception of adolescent girls. Do you constantly struggle to pull information from your son, student, or athlete, only to encounter mumbling or evasive assurances such as "It's nothing" or "I'm good?" Do you sense that the boy you care about is being bullied, but that he'll do anything to avoid your "help?" Have you repeatedly reminded him that schoolwork and chores come bef...
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My Body, My Self for Girls, Revised 2nd Edition (What's Happening to My Body?)

By: Madaras, Lynda, Madaras, Area

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Newmarket : July 2007

Seller ID: 310774

ISBN-13: 9781557047663

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

THE BESTSELLING GROWING-UP GUIDE FOR PRETEENS AND TEENS

What's happening to my body? Is this normal?

This fact-filled journal and activity book makes it fun for girls to find answers to their many questions about the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty. With quizzes, checklists, games, and illustrations throughout, My Body, My Self for Girls also includes journal pages and lots of personal stories addressing girls' concerns, experiences, and feelings during this new stage of their lives.

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition

By: McCutcheon, Susan

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Plume Book : June 1996

Seller ID: 375593

ISBN-13: 9780452276598

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

The classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth. For women birthing vaginally, 90% of Bradley births are drug-free The Bradley Method(R), used and praised by women for almost seventy years, prepares you for drug and surgery-free childbirth and puts you in control by providing the tools to navigate evidence-based care. In Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way, certified childbirth educator Susan McCutcheon--one of Dr. Bradley's first students--makes this natural approach to childbirth more accessible than ever. You will learn: - Exercises and nutrition to get your body ready for birthing- To defus...
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New Jewish Baby Book (2nd Edition): Names, Ceremonies & Customs?A Guide for Today's Families

By: Diamant, Anita

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Jewish Lights : March 2005

Seller ID: 328382

ISBN-13: 9781580232517

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. Expanded, updated, and revised. A complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community, and for commemorating this joyous event in family life--whatever your family constellation.Provides ceremonies you can copy for handouts so that guests are an even greater part of the experience.Special section for interfaith families helps make the celebrations inclusive, comfortable, and joyous for all.Ceremonies for girls, as well as for boys."Drawn from the wealth of myt...
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New Well Pregnancy Book: Completely Revised and Updated

By: Samuels, Mike,Samuels, Nancy

Price: $2.00

Publisher: Atria Books : June 1996

Seller ID: 354183

ISBN-13: 9780684810577

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

Now fully revised and updated to reflect the changing developments in obstetrics, The New Well Pregnancy Book is the best and most comprehensive book available for expectant parents. Written by Mike Samuels, M.D., and Nancy Samuels, authors of the bestselling Well Baby Book and Well Child Book, The New Well Pregnancy Book covers the physical and emotional stages of pregnancy, labor, and delivery, including information on: * RELAXATION AND NATURAL CHILDBIRTH TECHNIQUES * THE MOTHER'S EXPERIENCE OF LABOR AND DELIVERY * CESAREAN SECTION, PREGNANCY IN WOMEN OVER 35, AND HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES * BR...
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Parenthood Without Hassles * * Well Almost

By: Leman, Kevin

Price: $2.00

Publisher: Harvest House Pub : June 1979

Seller ID: 425205

ISBN-13: 9780890813041

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Parents And Adolescents Living Together: Part 2, Family Problem Solving

By: Patterson, Dr. Marion S. Forgatch; Dr. Gerald R.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Research Press : January 2005

Seller ID: 376877

ISBN-13: 9780878225170

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Provides detailed guidelines for talking about issues and resolving problems with a minimum of conflict. Offers practical, research- based strategies for teaching sexual responsibility, preventing drug and alcohol abuse, and improving school performance. Shows how to improve communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; set up family meetings; and reduce the impact of negative emotions on the family.
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Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills

By: Nelsen Ed.D., Jane

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Ballantine Books : May 2006

Seller ID: 435913

ISBN-13: 9780345487674

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

For twenty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for grown-ups working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, and mother of seven, has written a revised and expanded edition. The key to positive discipline is not punishment, she tells us, but mutual respect. Nelsen coaches parents and teachers to be both firm and kind, so that any child-from a three-year-old toddler to a rebellious teenager-can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline with no loss of dignity. Inside you'll discover how to - bridge communication gaps- defuse po...
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Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide (The Positive Parent Series)

By: Eanes, Rebecca

Price: $3.00

Publisher: TarcherPerigee : June 2016

Seller ID: 434784

ISBN-13: 9780143109228

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

This is a must-read for every family that yearns to create peace and harmony."--Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent Tired of yelling and nagging? True family connection is possible--and this essential guide shows us how. Popular parenting blogger Rebecca Eanes believes that parenting advice should be about more than just getting kids to behave. Struggling to maintain a meaningful connection with her two little ones and frustrated by the lack of emotionally aware books for parents, she began to share her own insights with readers online. Her followi...
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Preventive Parenting With Love, Encouragement, and Limits: The Preschool Years

By: Dishion, Thomas J., Phd, Patterson, Scot G.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Castalia Pub Co : January 1996

Seller ID: 381781

ISBN-13: 9780916154134

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Raising Adopted Children : Practical Reassuring Advice for Every Adoptive Parent

By: MELINA, LOIS RUSKAI

Price: $3.00

Publisher: Harpercollins : August 1998

Seller ID: 376865

ISBN-13: 9780060957179

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

In this completely revised and updated edition of Raising Adopted Children, Lois Melina, editor of Adopted Child newsletter and the mother of two children by adoption, draws on the latest research in psychology, sociology, and medicine to guide parents through all stages of their child's development. Melina addresses the pressing adoption issues of today, such as open adoption, international adoption, and transracial adoption, and answers parents' most frequently asked questions, such as: How will my child bond or form attachments to me?When and how should I tell my child that he was adopted?W...
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