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The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child
by Denise D. WitmerAs parents struggle with these questions on a daily basis, The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child helps put their fears to rest, providing them with professional, reassuring advice on how to raise a "successful" child according to their own standards. The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child walks parents through all emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of development. It's the first step in establishing realistic expectations, setting boundaries, and helping shape the mind of a responsible, well-rounded, happy young adult.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child: All You Need to Encourage Your Child to Excel at Home and School
by Denise D WitmerAs parents struggle with these questions on a daily basis, The Everything Parent’s Guide to Raising a Successful Child helps put their fears to rest, providing them with professional, reassuring advice on how to raise a "successful" child according to their own standards. The Everything Parent’s Guide to Raising a Successful Child walks parents through all emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of development. It’s the first step in establishing realistic expectations, setting boundaries, and helping shape the mind of a responsible, well-rounded, happy young adult.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child
by Denise D. WitmerAs parents struggle with these questions on a daily basis, The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child helps put their fears to rest, providing them with professional, reassuring advice on how to raise a "successful" child according to their own standards. The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child walks parents through all emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of development. It's the first step in establishing realistic expectations, setting boundaries, and helping shape the mind of a responsible, well-rounded, happy young adult.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys
by Cheryl L. ErwinPotty training. Violent video games. Dating!Raising a son is a wonderful adventure--but it can also be a challenge.You worry about your son's self-image, his values, his relationship with them--and with others. You want your son to succeed and grow into a capable young man, but how can you make sure that happens? This comprehensive guide shows you how to help your son:Strengthen his self-image and resist peer pressureIdentify and exhibit acceptable behaviorsBuild friendships and relationshipsSucceed in school--and beyondRaising a son is no easy task. But with patience, perseverance, and this guide, you can see your son through challenging times and take pride in his successful transition from boy to man.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys (The Everything®)
by Cheryl L ErwinPotty training. Violent video games. Dating!Raising a son is a wonderful adventure--but it can also be a challenge.You worry about your son's self-image, his values, his relationship with them--and with others. You want your son to succeed and grow into a capable young man, but how can you make sure that happens? This comprehensive guide shows you how to help your son:Strengthen his self-image and resist peer pressureIdentify and exhibit acceptable behaviorsBuild friendships and relationshipsSucceed in school--and beyondRaising a son is no easy task. But with patience, perseverance, and this guide, you can see your son through challenging times and take pride in his successful transition from boy to man.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Raising Boys: A Complete Handbook to Develop Confidence, Promote Self-esteem, And Improve Communication
by Cheryl L ErwinA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Girls (The Everything®)
by Erika V Shearin KarresRaising a girl in today's world is more complicated than ever. How do you help your daughter navigate through her world of school cliques, confusing media messages, and pressures to be a "good girl"? Newly revised and updated, this guide gives you smart and comprehensive advice on the trials and triumphs of raising a daughter. Parenting expert Dr. Erika Shearin Karres prepares you for every stage, including:Handling tantrums, bad moods, and potty trainingDealing with cliques, bullies, and peer pressureCoping with puberty and menstruationKeeping up with texting, social media, and online relationshipsAddressing the issues of drinking, smoking, drugs, and sexEnforcing rules and disciplineDr. Karres shows you how to raise your girl with ease, skill, and confidence even in today's challenging world!
The Everything Parent's Guide To Raising Girls: A Complete Handbook to Develop Confidence, Promote Self-Esteem and Improve Communication
by Erika V Shearin KarresA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Mindful Children: Giving Parents the Tools to Teach Emotional Awareness, Coping Skills, and Impulse Control in Children
by Jeremy WardleMindful kids are less stressed, more focused, and much happier!Mindfulness means paying attention on purpose. This sounds simple, but it's not always easy, even for children. Kids face stress every day as they try to fit in with their peers, worry about grades, and struggle to sit still in a classroom. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Mindful Children, you'll learn how practicing mindfulness can help your child refocus attention to reduce anxiety, control emotions and behavior, and even improve grades.Being mindful will help your child:Become more self-aware.Control emotions.Empathize with others.Achieve academic and social success.The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Mindful Children uses techniques such as meditation and sensory awareness to help your child gain more self-control and be less stressed. You'll also learn how to use mindfulness in your own life! With repetition, these exercises will help your children to manage their own emotions and reach their full potential, now and for years to come.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Raising Siblings (The Everything®)
by Linda SonnaAddressing the unique problems associated with raising two or more children, a helpful parenting handbook explores the various aspects and dynamics of sibling relationships, addressing such topics as how to handle age differences among siblings, how to eliminate competition and jealousy, and how to foster positive step-sibling relationships.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Your Adopted Child (The Everything®)
by Corrie Lynn Player Mary C Owen Brette SemberDomestic or international? Baby or older child? A child with special needs? The number of decisions you will need to make when deciding to adopt can at times seem overwhelming. The Everything® Parent’s Guide to Raising Your Adopted Child offers all the information any potential or newly adoptive parent might need. Parenting expert and adoptive parent Corrie Lynne Player has interviewed hundreds of adoptive parents and presents a cross-section of age, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds to help you make the most informed decisions. This essential guidebook is packed with reassuring advice on how to handle the most common issues, including: -Questions to ask before adopting -Bonding techniques for each age group—from newborn to teenager -Adopting children with physiological or psychological special needs -Adopting outside your ethnic group -Navigating international adoptions -Fielding difficult questions about your adopted child’s birth parents -Helping your adopted child cope with feelings of loss and abandonment With this book by your side, you will bond with your child for a lifetime!
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Raising Your Adopted Child
by Corrie Lynne PlayerFor the estimated 2 million families in the United States waiting to adopt a child, the decision of which avenue to pursue can be overwhelming: domestic or international, older child versus younger, children with special needs--and the list goes on. This title offers all the information any potential or newly adoptive parent might need. This essential guidebook is packed with reassuring advice on how to handle the most common issues: questions to ask before adopting; bonding techniques--from newborn to teenager; adopting children with special needs; navigating international adoptions; helping the adopted child understand and cope with feelings of loss and abandonment; and navigating blended families, single parenting, or same-sex partnerships. With this book by their side, adoptive parents will bond with their child for a lifetime!
The Everything Parent's Guide To Sensory Integration Disorder: Get the Right Diagnosis, Understand Treatments, And Advocate for Your Child
by Terri MauroFor kids living with Sensory Integration Disorder, the world can be a scary place, full of potentially stressful experiences. Kids with Sensory Integration Disorder can howl in discomfort over the feel of a shirt tag or a sock seam on bare skin. They may find the sound of a whisper to be as loud and frightening as a siren, and may perceive the caring touch of a parent or jostling in the school lunch line as equivalent to an assault.The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder:Provides an in-depth definition of Sensory Integration Disorder and explains its effectsHighlights occupational therapy treatments and explains techniques you can use outside of the therapist's office to calm your childIncludes helpful advice for parents teaching their children how to deal with this disorder at school, home, and play, from childhood through adulthoodIn The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder, you'll find the answers you need as you search for ways to help your child. This reassuring handbook examines various forms of treatment and therapy, and provides professional advice for helping children with SID succeed in school, at home, and with friends.
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Sensory Integration Disorder
by Terri MauroThis reassuring handbook examines various forms of treatment and therapy, and provides professional advice for helping children with SID succeed in school, at home, and with friends.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder
by Terri Mauro Sharon A. CermakFor kids living with Sensory Integration Disorder, the world can be a scary place, full of potentially stressful experiences. Kids with Sensory Integration Disorder can howl in discomfort over the feel of a shirt tag or a sock seam on bare skin. They may find the sound of a whisper to be as loud and frightening as a siren, and may perceive the caring touch of a parent or jostling in the school lunch line as equivalent to an assault.The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder:Provides an in-depth definition of Sensory Integration Disorder and explains its effectsHighlights occupational therapy treatments and explains techniques you can use outside of the therapist's office to calm your childIncludes helpful advice for parents teaching their children how to deal with this disorder at school, home, and play, from childhood through adulthoodIn The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder, you'll find the answers you need as you search for ways to help your child. This reassuring handbook examines various forms of treatment and therapy, and provides professional advice for helping children with SID succeed in school, at home, and with friends.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder
by Jenny L. Clark Terri MauroIf your child has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder (SPD), you understand how simple, everyday tasks can become a struggle. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder, you can help your child learn how to reduce stress and minimize the symptoms of SPD. In this all-in-one guide, Terri Mauro provides all the information you need regarding SPD, including: An in-depth definition of SPD and its effects. The newest treatments, therapies, and diets. Techniques for use outside of the therapist's office. The latest research on physical causes of SPD. Advice for coping at school, home, and play. Your child deserves to live a life free of the difficulties SPD can bring. The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder gives you professional advice to help your child to manage sensory needs and feel calmer, happier, and in control, now and in the future.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder: The Information and Treatment Options You Need to Help Your Child with SPD
by Terri MauroIf your child has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder (SPD), you understand how simple, everyday tasks can become a struggle. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder, you can help your child learn how to reduce stress and minimize the symptoms of SPD. In this all-in-one guide, Terri Mauro provides all the information you need regarding SPD, including:An in-depth definition of SPD and its effects.The newest treatments, therapies, and diets.Techniques for use outside of the therapist's office.The latest research on physical causes of SPD.Advice for coping at school, home, and play. Your child deserves to live a life free of the difficulties SPD can bring. The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder gives you professional advice to help your child to manage sensory needs and feel calmer, happier, and in control, now and in the future.
The Everything® Parent's Guide to Special Education: A complete step-by-step guide to advocating for your child with special needs
by Amanda MorinBe your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education
by Amanda MorinBe your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs
by Amanda MorinBe your child's best advocate!Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability.This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on:Assessment and evaluationEducational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilitiesCurrent law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Working within the school system to create an IEPThe importance of keeping detailed recordsDealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!
The Everything Parent's Guide To Tantrums
by Joni LevineDoes your child kick and scream when he doesn't get his way? Have meal times and running errands become emotional battles? The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your authoritative handbook to understanding what causes your child to have tantrums and which measures you can take to combat their occurrence.Author Joni Levine helps you:Understand your child's temperamentIdentify external influences that trigger tantrumsAvoid responding emotionally to an outburstUse effective methods for calming your childDeal with tantrums in publicFilled with realistic advice and practical tips, The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your key to a happy, well-adjusted child and peace at home-and elsewhere.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Tantrums: The One Book You Need To Prevent Outbursts, Avoid Public Scenes, And Help Your Child Stay Calm
by Joni LevineDoes your child kick and scream when he doesn't get his way? Have meal times and running errands become emotional battles? The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your authoritative handbook to understanding what causes your child to have tantrums and which measures you can take to combat their occurrence.Author Joni Levine helps you:Understand your child's temperamentIdentify external influences that trigger tantrumsAvoid responding emotionally to an outburstUse effective methods for calming your childDeal with tantrums in publicFilled with realistic advice and practical tips, The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your key to a happy, well-adjusted child and peace at home-and elsewhere.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Tantrums
by Joni LevineDoes your child kick and scream when he doesn't get his way? Have meal times and running errands become emotional battles? The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your authoritative handbook to understanding what causes your child to have tantrums and which measures you can take to combat their occurrence.Author Joni Levine helps you:Understand your child's temperamentIdentify external influences that trigger tantrumsAvoid responding emotionally to an outburstUse effective methods for calming your childDeal with tantrums in publicFilled with realistic advice and practical tips, The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your key to a happy, well-adjusted child and peace at home-and elsewhere.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction: A Comprehensive and Supportive Reference to Help Your Child Recover from Addiction
by Edward LynamProfessional advice for finding the right treatment for your childIf your teen or preteen is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you need to find the best treatment for your child. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction, you'll learn how to take an active role in helping your child on the road to recovery. With this invaluable resource, you will begin to understand the complex nature and scope of teen addiction, and learn to:Recognize warning signsIdentify symptoms and causesChoose appropriate treatmentDiscuss your child's addiction openlyAvoid the chance of relapse Featuring healthy and attainable recovery solutions for any situation, including alternative recovery therapies, this companion will be your guide as you help your child, rebuild your relationship, and heal the damage caused by addiction.
The Everything Parent's Guide to the Defiant Child: Reassuring advice to help your child manage explosive emotions and gain self-control
by Jesse Jayne RutherfordDealing with defiant children can be frustrating, time-consuming, and emotionally exhausting for parents and kids alike. But with this practical, reassuring handbook, you no longer have to feel helpless. You'll learn how to defuse the negativity, hostility, antagonism, and explosive anger that can ruin your child's relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other authority figures.This book helps you to:Choose which battles to fightFollow thoroughBe consistentCommunicate clear expectations and consequences (without yelling)Give your child some power over his lifeReinforce positive changesMost important, you'll learn why defiance happens and how to react when it does. You will adopt the parenting and anger-management skills you need to make a real difference in your child's life. You'll help your child control his emotions--and grow up to be healthy, well-rounded adult.