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Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir
by Nicole J. GeorgesThe acclaimed debut graphic memoir by the author of Fetch: &“a beautiful and innovative portrait&” of young adulthood and confronting family secrets (NPR). When Nicole Georges was two years old, her mother told her that her father was dead. When she was twenty-three, a psychic told her he was alive. Her half-sister, saddled with guilt, admits that the psychic is right and that the whole family has conspired to keep him a secret. Sent into a tailspin about her identity, Nicole turns to radio talk-show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger for advice. Packed cover-to-cover with heartfelt and disarming black-and-white illustrations, Calling Dr. Laura tells the story of what happens to you when you are raised in a family of secrets, and what happens to your brain—and heart—when you learn the truth from an unlikely source. Part coming-of-age and part coming-out story, Calling Dr. Laura is &“a tragicomic graphic memoir with a stunning indie aesthetic&” (Bookslut).
Calling for a Blanket Dance
by Oscar HokeahWinner of the PEN America/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel * Finalist for the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize * Finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize/Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction &“A profound reflection on the intergenerational nature of cultural trauma… Hokeah&’s characters exist at the intersection of Kiowa, Cherokee and Mexican identity, which provides a vital exploration of indigeneity in contemporary American letters.&” —The New York Times Book ReviewA moving and deeply engaging novel about a young Native American man as he learns to find strength in his familial identity. Oscar Hokeah&’s electric debut takes us into the life of Ever Geimausaddle, whose family—part Mexican, part Native American—is determined to hold onto their community despite obstacles everywhere they turn. Ever&’s father is injured at the hands of corrupt police on the border when he goes to visit family in Mexico, while his mother struggles both to keep her job and care for her husband. And young Ever is lost and angry at all that he doesn&’t understand, at this world that seems to undermine his sense of safety. Ever&’s relatives all have ideas about who he is and who he should be. His Cherokee grandmother, knowing the importance of proximity, urges the family to move across Oklahoma to be near her, while his grandfather, watching their traditions slip away, tries to reunite Ever with his heritage through traditional gourd dances. Through it all, every relative wants the same: to remind Ever of the rich and supportive communities that surround him, there to hold him tight, and for Ever to learn to take the strength given to him to save not only himself but also the next generation. How will this young man visualize a place for himself when the world hasn&’t made room for him to start with? Honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting, Calling for a Blanket Dance is the story of how Ever Geimausaddle finds his way home. "STUNNING." —Susan Power, author of The Grass Dancer
A Calling for Charlie Barnes
by Joshua FerrisFrom National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris comes a "brilliant, funny," and "heartbreaking" novel about a modern American family and a man on a secret mission to uncover the world's hidden truths—until his two lives come crashing together (Andrew Greer, author of Less). Someone is telling the story of the life of Charlie Barnes, and it doesn't appear to be going well. Too often divorced, discontent with life's compromises and in a house he hates, this lifelong schemer and eternal romantic would like out of his present circumstances and into the American dream. But when the twin calamities of the Great Recession and a cancer scare come along to compound his troubles, his dreams dwindle further, and an infinite past full of forking paths quickly tapers to a black dot.Then, against all odds, something goes right for a change: Charlie is granted a second act. With help from his storyteller son, he surveys the facts of his life and finds his true calling where he least expects it—in a sacrifice that redounds with selflessness and love—at last becoming the man his son always knew he could be.A Calling for Charlie Barnes is a profound and tender portrait of a man whose desperate need to be loved is his downfall, and a brutally funny account of how that love is ultimately earned.
Calling Heaven
by Crystal NgHow do we communicate with a deceased loved one or get an update on our favourite pet that crossed the Rainbow Bridge?We call Heaven, of course! You can express feelings to the individual you are missing! Maybe you didn&’t get to say I love you; I miss you or remember that time we? Calling Heaven, you can say what you want for however long you want.
Calling Invisible Women: A Novel
by Jeanne RayA delightfully funny novel packing a clever punch, from the author of the New York Times bestselling Julie and Romeo A mom in her early fifties, Clover knows she no longer turns heads the way she used to, and she's only really missed when dinner isn't on the table on time. Then Clover wakes up one morning to discover she's invisible--truly invisible. She panics, but when her husband and son sit down to dinner, nothing is amiss. Even though she's been with her husband, Arthur, since college, her condition goes unnoticed. Her friend Gilda immediately observes that Clover is invisible, which relieves Clover immensely--she's not losing her mind after all!--but she is crushed by the realization that neither her husband nor her children ever truly look at her. She was invisible even before she knew she was invisible. Clover discovers that there are other women like her, women of a certain age who seem to have disappeared. As she uses her invisibility to get to know her family and her town better, Clover leads the way in helping invisible women become recognized and appreciated no matter what their role. Smart and hilarious, with indomitable female characters, Calling Invisible Women will appeal to anyone who has ever felt invisible.Praise for Jeanne Ray's novels:"A captivating comic romp...Wise, winsome, and refreshingly optimistic." --People"A comic gem of a love story...completely entertaining." --The Denver Post"At last, someone has written a love story for and about grown-ups! A smart, sexy celebration of the timeless nature of romance." --A. Manette Ansay"A little jewel of a book." --The Philadelphia Inquirer"Love and desire will not be denied in this lighthearted inversion of a classic story. Filled with the delicate sweetness of fresh flowers and new love, Julie and Romeo is a smart, funny, touching book. Where has Jeanne Ray been hiding all these years?" --Alison McGhee, author of Shadow Baby"A charming, smart love story with interesting characters and great laughs." -- The Christian Science Monitor
Calling Major Tom: the laugh-out-loud feelgood comedy about long-distance friendship
by David M. Barnett'I loved everything about it.' Goodreads 'This book made me laugh, cry, giggle and gasp.' Goodreads'One of my favourite books of the year. Charming and very sweet.' Goodreads ********************** Heartwarming eBook bestseller - the perfect read for anyone who enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Together, A Man Called Ove and Matt Haig.**********************Forty-something Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his grumpy exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world... for good.**********************AS FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN, THE FEEL-GOOD MUST-READ FOR 2018'Must read' Daily Express 'Utterly irresistible' Sunday Mirror'Funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale' Sunday Express **********************'Sheer joy.' Lucy Diamond'Exactly what everyone needs right now.' Rachel Lucas'I adored this book!' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things'A much-needed antidote for these worrying times.' Julie Cohen'A moving, funny, absorbing hot chocolate of a story.' Daniela Sacerdoti ********************** What other readers are saying about Calling Major Tom: 'Full and rich characters with all touching my heartstrings. Laughed and cried out loud.' Goodreads'Oh my goodness, I loved this book so much. It made me laugh and cry, then laugh and cry even more.' Goodreads'I loved this book. All the characters were lovable, charming and for some my heart broke into pieces.' Goodreads'This was a lovely read with brilliant characters. I loved Tom. Made me laugh and cry. A lovely pick me up read. I loved the ending too. 5*' Goodreads
Calling Major Tom: the laugh-out-loud feelgood comedy about long-distance friendship
by David M. Barnett'I loved everything about it.' Goodreads 'This book made me laugh, cry, giggle and gasp.' Goodreads'One of my favourite books of the year. Charming and very sweet.' Goodreads ********************** Heartwarming eBook bestseller - the perfect read for anyone who enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Together, A Man Called Ove and Matt Haig.**********************Forty-something Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his grumpy exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world... for good.**********************AS FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN, THE FEEL-GOOD MUST-READ FOR 2018'Must read' Daily Express 'Utterly irresistible' Sunday Mirror'Funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale' Sunday Express**********************'Sheer joy.' Lucy Diamond'Exactly what everyone needs right now.' Rachel Lucas'I adored this book!' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things'A much-needed antidote for these worrying times.' Julie Cohen'A moving, funny, absorbing hot chocolate of a story.' Daniela Sacerdoti ********************** What other readers are saying about Calling Major Tom: 'Full and rich characters with all touching my heartstrings. Laughed and cried out loud.' Goodreads'Oh my goodness, I loved this book so much. It made me laugh and cry, then laugh and cry even more.' Goodreads'I loved this book. All the characters were lovable, charming and for some my heart broke into pieces.' Goodreads'This was a lovely read with brilliant characters. I loved Tom. Made me laugh and cry. A lovely pick me up read. I loved the ending too. 5*' Goodreads
Calling Major Tom: the laugh-out-loud feelgood comedy about long-distance friendship
by David M. BarnettCALLING MAJOR TOM is a funny, uplifting tale of friendship and community about a man who has given up on the world... but discovers in the most unlikely way that it might not have given up on him. <p><p>We all know someone like Thomas. The grumpy next-door-neighbour who complains to the Residents' Committee about the state of your front lawn. The man who tuts when you don't have the correct change at the checkout. The colleague who sends an all-company email when you accidentally use the last drop of milk. <p><p>Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his cranky exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world.An irresistible and heart-warming tale of a very unexpected friendship, perfect for fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and A Man Called Ove. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you will cheer on all the curmudgeons in your life.<p>Read by David Thorpe(p) 2017 Orion Publishing Group
Calling Me Home
by Patricia HermesTwelve-year-old Abbie and her family are finding the homesteader's life on the Nebraska plains harder than they ever imagined. Trying to save the money to buy a homestead, Papa is working in town and rarely comes home to visit. Abbie, her sister, two brothers, and their mother live out on their prairie farm, isolated from civilization. Abbie wishes for impossible things: that the family could live in town, that she could own a piano, could attend school, and have friends her own age. But then tragedy strikes and Abbie tortures herself with remorse, no longer sure that she and her family will find the courage and faith to survive.
Calling My Name
by Liara TamaniCalling My Name, by debut author Liara Tamani, is a striking, luminous, and literary exploration of family, spirituality, and self—ideal for readers of Jacqueline Woodson, Jandy Nelson, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Sandra Cisneros.This unforgettable novel tells a universal coming-of-age story about Taja Brown, a young African American girl growing up in Houston, Texas, and it deftly and beautifully explores the universal struggles of growing up, battling family expectations, discovering a sense of self, and finding a unique voice and purpose.Told in fifty-three short, episodic, moving, and iridescent chapters, Calling My Name follows Taja on her journey from middle school to high school. Literary and noteworthy, this is a beauty of a novel that deftly captures the multifaceted struggle of finding where you belong and why you matter.
Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope
by Trudy LudwigInspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One.In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that they begin to heal. Through the telephone, they are able to express feelings long bottled up--speaking directly to their loved one and also to each other. Slowly but surely, the pain subsides, and hope blossoms anew.Inspired by Itaru Sasaki's Wind Telephone, which brought healing to the people of Japan in the wake of an Earthquake and tsunami this story explores grief and loss, and how we move forward by finding meaningful ways to connect with the family and friends we've lost, as well as those who are still with us."Truly beautiful and poignant. This book is for anyone who's ever experienced loss or grief, which is to say: all of us." —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
Callous Disregard: Autism and Vaccines: The Truth Behind a Tragedy
by Andrew J. Wakefield Jenny MccarthyAs Andrew Wakefield states in his prologue, "If autism does not affect your family now, it will. If something does not change--and change soon--this is almost a mathematical certainty. This book affects you also. It is not a parochial look at a trivial medical spat in the United Kingdom, but dispatches from the battlefront in a major confrontation--a struggle against compromise in medicine, corruption of science, and a real and present threat to children in the interests of policy and profit. It is a story of how 'the system' deals with dissent among its doctors and scientists." In the pursuit of possible links between childhood vaccines, intestinal inflammation, and neurologic injury in children, Wakefield lost his job in London's Royal Free Hospital, his country of birth, his career, and his medical license. A recent General Medical Council ruling stated that he was "dishonest, irresponsible and showed callous disregard for the distress and pain of children." Maligned by the medical establishment and mainstream media, Wakefield endeavors to set the record straight in Callous Disregard. While explaining what really happened, he calls out the organizations and individuals that are acting not for the sake of children affected by autism, but in their own self-interests.
The Calm and Happy Toddler: Gentle Solutions to Tantrums, Night Waking, Potty Training and More
by Dr Dr Rebecca ChicotChild development expert Dr Rebecca Chicot shares with you the secrets to calm and stress-free toddler parenting. Based on her unique parent–toddler approach, she reveals that by understanding how your toddler thinks and what changes he is going through, you can respond with confidence and stop sweating the small stuff. Whether you need help with tantrums, night waking, potty training or fussy eating, inside you’ll find: · A toddler toolkit to help you cope with every toddler scenario · A fire-fighting guide to hand-hold you through the classic toddler challenges; No! Now! Mine! Yuk! · A toddler development map to show you how your toddler is changing, what stage they are at, and how to best to enjoy and encourage their mental, social and emotional development The Calm and Happy Toddler is the ‘how to’ and ‘why’ of toddler parenting: read this book to understand your toddler, get on the same team and thrive together.
The Calm Birth Method: The Practical Guide for Modern Mamas to Create a Calm, Positive Hypnobirth
by Suzy AshworthDiscover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labour, so that you can work with your body for an empowering, positive birth.Birth is a natural and normal event and, while it can be unpredictable, this book will show you how you can make it a gentle and enjoyable experience. In The Calm Birth Method, hypnobirthing expert Suzy Ashworth helps you to build confidence in your body and its abilities, and shares practical techniques to support you so that, no matter what happens, you feel prepared.Walking you and your birth partner through the whole process of birth preparation, Suzy explores: •Why many women feel so scared of giving birth and how to eliminate these fears during pregnancy •How relaxing your mind and body during birth transforms your physiology •Practical tools and techniques to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness •How to unify birth partners and care providers, to ensure the birthing environment is stress-free and has the most conducive set up for a calm and relaxing birth •Breathing techniques and visualizations to help with the sensations of birthTake the power back into your own hands so that you can learn to trust your body, and look forward to welcoming your child into the world with confidence.
The Calm Birth Method (Revised Edition): Your Complete Guide to a Positive Hypnobirthing Experience
by Suzy Ashworth Liz StanfordA revised edition of the authoritative guide to reducing the stress and pain of birth through relaxation techniques.Discover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labor, including mindfulness, breathing exercises, and visualization, so that you can have an empowering, positive birth. Birth is a natural and normal event and, while it can be unpredictable, this brand-new edition of the authoritative guide will show you how you can make it a gentle and enjoyable experience. Now with two new chapters, The Calm Birth Method helps you to build confidence in your body and its abilities, and shares practical techniques to support you so that, no matter what happens, you feel prepared and can maintain a calm and positive mindset. Walking you and your birth partner through the whole process of birth preparation, experts Suzy Ashworth and Liz Stanford explore: · why many women feel so scared of giving birth and how to eliminate these fears during pregnancy · how relaxing during birth transforms your physiology · practical techniques to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness · how to unify birth partners and care providers, to ensure the birthing environment is stress-free Take the power back into your hands so you can learn to trust your body, and look forward to welcoming your child into the world with confidence.
Calm Birth, Revised: Prenatal Meditation for Conscious Childbirth
by Robert Bruce Newman David Chamberlain Sandra BardsleyThe "trauma of childbirth" is a commonly heard phrase, but one that Calm Birth authoritatively counters. A resource for pregnant women and birth workers looking for empowering mind-body practices for a healthier kind of birth, this edition, revised with updated research and new material, shows how we can restore childbirth to its sacred status. The Calm Birth method, based on successful programs of the Harvard Medical School and the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, combines three proven practices--relaxation, meditation, and healing--with current scientific knowledge to nurture the expectant mother's natural ability to give birth in true harmony with her body and her baby. Newman contextualizes the multilayered method within the existing literature of mind-body medicine and meditation science, as well as the meditation traditions from which two of the methods originate. In eight inspiring case studies of women who have experienced calm births, the author complements the thoughts of renowned experts including Carlos Castaneda and Carolyn Myss. With 25% new material, this revised edition contains a new foreword by Sandra Bardsley, updated research in the fields of meditation, birth, and the prenatal period, two new birth stories, three new chapters, and new photo documentation.From the Trade Paperback edition.
CALM for Moms: Worry Less in Four Simple Steps
by Denise MarekMotherhood is stressful, but international award-winning speaker and worry management expert Denise Marek is here to tell you that you can stress less by learning to worry wisely! With her proven CALM method, a four-step process that has helped many individuals and organizations around the world connect with their inner peace, overcome their fears, and take the risks that are essential for success, mothers can tackle the stress of parenting. Whether you suffer from chronic worry about finances, family difficulties, your children&’s happiness, or even your teen getting home late, the CALM process can teach you how to handle it all. The process is simple: Challenge negative assumptions that create unnecessary worry.Act on your worry to overcome fears and reduce the physical and emotional effects of stress.Let go of worries beyond your control and upsetting feelings like mom-guilt, mom-shaming, and fear.Master your mind and guard against negative thinking by planting new, positive thoughts. With the science behind the CALM process, now tailored specifically for mothers, and with relatable stories, puzzles, fun exercises, jokes, and easy-to-implement strategies packed in a single stress-busting book, CALM for Moms gives the gift of worry-free parenting.
Calm Mama, Happy Baby: The Simple, Intuitive Way to Tame Tears, Improve Sleep, and Help Your Family Thrive
by Derek O'Neill Jennifer Waldburger"As a mom, I have absolutely found a connection between my stress or calm and my daughter's mood and behavior. Calm Mama, Happy Baby gives moms practical tools for choosing calm over stress no matter what is happening. These techniques have been a lifesaver for me." —Tiffani Thiessen, actress "A fascinating look at how we are neurologically ‘programmed' to think, feel, and act like our parents. This book shows moms how to avoid passing along habits of stress and negativity, setting their children up for good health, optimal learning, and better sleep." —Anjalee Warrier Galion, MD, Children's Hospital Orange County With constant feedings, teary outbursts, and trying to help your baby sleep through the night, it's no wonder that parents of babies and young children feel overwhelmed. Yet eye-opening neuroscientific research shows that your stress directly affects your child's mood, behavior, and health. The good news is that calm mamas have calmer, happier babies who usually feed and sleep better, too. Drawing on their experience in nearly two decades of working with parents in Hollywood and around the globe, Derek O'Neill and Jennifer Waldburger give parents practical tools for choosing calm over stress no matter what is happening with their child. For any mom who's ever said, "I wish my baby came with instructions," Calm Mama, Happy Baby offers a step-by-step approach for helping you parent intuitively, with confidence. • Discover the negative habits that cause stress and zap your energy • Learn how to understand your baby's communication on all levels• Defuse any parenting situation, from feeding problems and sleep disruptionsto separation anxiety, fussiness, and colic• Explore why becoming a parent brings up unresolved fears and insecurities—and how to put them to rest. When mama is happy, your child is happy, too—and the entire household thrives.
Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Road Map for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids
by Dayna AbrahamA simple, fail-proof road map for parents raising even the most challenging children from the founder of the life-changing Calm the Chaos methodology and the Lemon Lime Adventures blog.Strong-willed, spirited, explosive, and highly sensitive are just a few of the most common labels for challenging kids. Whether your child has been diagnosed with a behavioral condition, labeled, or is just harder than other children you&’ve met, you are in luck. Parenting expert, Dayna Abraham is here to help. Calm the Chaos is a clearly organized, methodical approach to parenting. Dayna has created a road map to help parents find peace and meet their kids where they are at when conventional parenting tools have failed. There are five steps to calming the chaos—Getting to Safety, Restoring Trust and Energy, Finding Calm in the Moment, Getting Ahead of the Moment, and Defining Family Success. Each step employs a framework that is easy to remember, even when emotions run high: you ground yourself, you connect with your kid, you work with them to understand the catalyst and the issue at the heart, and then together you get curious about finding an empowered solution. Backed by science and tested by hundreds of thousands of families, Calm the Chaos is a revolutionary road map complete with in-the-trenches stories, scripts, prompts, and worksheets that make it simple for parents to build a safe home and support healthy kids.
Calm the Crying
by Priscilla DunstanOne of the world's foremost parenting experts offers a revolutionary guide for translating a crying baby's urgent messages. Like many new parents, Priscilla Dunstan was at her wit's end trying to ease the crying of her colicky infant son. Then she made a startling discovery: His sounds varied according to his needs, and she could decipher their meaning by tracking the sound as a physical reflex. Unlike learned languages, Dunstan soon realized, every newborn from birth to three months possesses a natural, reflexive communication system for signaling hunger, tiredness, the need to burp, lower gas, and general discomfort. Thirteen years of research culminated in the Dunstan Baby Language, now made available to all caregivers in Calm the Crying. Helping readers learn to recognize and respond to exactly what their baby needs, Dunstan's remarkable program covers ten sounds in total that can be identified and used to calm a baby. Brimming with diagrams and photographs, Calm the Crying reduces the frustration of wasted time spent addressing the wrong needs. A baby's cries are a powerful form of communication--now made even more powerful because the message can be understood loud and clear.
Calm the H*ck Down: How to Let Go and Lighten Up About Parenting
by Melanie DaleFrom author and speaker Melanie Dale comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious parenting book that teaches you how to dial back the stress of raising children with the simple premise that we all just need to lighten up a little bit. Most of us thought we&’d be amazing parents—and then we had kids. Now we spend what little free time we have comparing ourselves to other parents, comparing our kids to other kids, and panicking that everyone else is nailing it except us. Between constant social media postings to conflicting advice found in parenting books, we often have no choice but to freak out. But there is another way. We all just need to calm the h*ck down. Melanie Dale—a special needs parent, adoptive parent, in vitro parent, and reluctant cheer mom—believes we are all putting too much pressure on ourselves and our kids to be perfect. Instead, she argues, we need to take a step back so we can actually enjoy this journey called parenting. Calm the H*ck Down is filled with stories from Melanie&’s own life, as well as real-life research for learning how to lighten up about every aspect of parenting—from poopy diapers and germs to family vacations and adolescent angst. She also discusses the pressure to knock it all out of the Pinterest park, the challenge of instilling some kind of faith into your kids, and worrying about their future while still trying to live in the present. Infused with quirky humor, profound insight, and accessible advice, Calm the H*ck Down gives you the permission to finally relax and enjoy this ridiculous thing we do called parenting.
Calmer, Easier, Happier Boys: The revolutionary programme that transforms family life
by Noël Janis-NortonSimple strategies for bringing out the best in boys In Calmer Easier Happier Boys, parenting expert Noel Janis-Norton explains simple strategies for the unique challenges of raising motivated, cooperative and confident boys.Using the foolproof techniques Noel has developed over many years of working with families, parents can get back in charge. Living with boys can become calmer, easier and happier.This useful and highly readable book tackles:- Self-reliance and common sense - Concentration and impulse control- Defiance, disrespect or aggression- Social skills and peer relationships- Dependency on electronics- Homework and academic success- Empathy and consideration for others- Helping around the homeFull of practical suggestions and techniques that work, Calmer Easier Happier Boys will help you to transform your relationship with your sons.What parents of boys say after using the Calmer Easier Happier Parenting strategies:'I'm so proud of the young man he's become, caring, hard-working, confident.''He suddenly seemed more grow-up.''The turnaround was almost like a miracle! It felt like we had a life again'FOR PARENTS OF BOYS AGED 3-13
Calmer, Easier, Happier Boys: The revolutionary programme that transforms family life
by Noël Janis-NortonSimple strategies for bringing out the best in boys In Calmer Easier Happier Boys, parenting expert Noel Janis-Norton explains simple strategies for the unique challenges of raising motivated, cooperative and confident boys.Using the foolproof techniques Noel has developed over many years of working with families, parents can get back in charge. Living with boys can become calmer, easier and happier.This useful and highly readable book tackles:- Self-reliance and common sense - Concentration and impulse control- Defiance, disrespect or aggression- Social skills and peer relationships- Dependency on electronics- Homework and academic success- Empathy and consideration for others- Helping around the homeFull of practical suggestions and techniques that work, Calmer Easier Happier Boys will help you to transform your relationship with your sons.What parents of boys say after using the Calmer Easier Happier Parenting strategies:'I'm so proud of the young man he's become, caring, hard-working, confident.''He suddenly seemed more grow-up.''The turnaround was almost like a miracle! It felt like we had a life again'FOR PARENTS OF BOYS AGED 3-13(p)2015 Hodder & Stoughton
Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework: The Revolutionary Programme That Transforms Homework
by Noël Janis-NortonAll parents want their child to get the most out of school and to acquire the knowledge and skills that will stand them in good stead for later life. But with an ever-expanding curriculum, increasing class sizes, and the lure of TV and computer games, parents are sometimes at a loss as to how to help their children.In Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework, parenting expert Noël Janis-Norton, shows how parents can help their children develop the skills and resources they need to succeed.A former classroom teacher, Noël offers practical strategies on everything from establishing good homework habits to encouraging even the most reluctant reader to love books. Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework is a practical programme that will transform your child's education.- For parents of children ages 4-14 -
Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework: The Revolutionary Programme That Transforms Homework
by Noël Janis-NortonAll parents want their child to get the most out of school and to acquire the knowledge and skills that will stand them in good stead for later life.<P><P> But with an ever-expanding curriculum, increasing class sizes, and the lure of TV and computer games, parents are sometimes at a loss as to how to help their children. In Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework, parenting expert Noël Janis-Norton, shows how parents can help their children develop the skills and resources they need to succeed. A former classroom teacher, Noël offers practical strategies on everything from establishing good homework habits to encouraging even the most reluctant reader to love books. <P>Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework is a practical programme that will transform your child's education.- For parents of children ages 4-14