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Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child

Ross W Greene · Scribner
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

In Raising Human Beings, the internationally renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.Parents...
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Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells us About Raising Successful Children

Roberta M Golinkoff · American Psychological Association
Pages: 314
Format: Print book

In just a few years, today's children and teens will forge careers that look nothing like those that were available to their parents or grandparents. While the U.S. economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that "content is king,"...
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The Unofficial Guide to Adoptive Parenting

Sally Donovan · Jessica Kingsley; 1 edition
Format: Print book

This is another book about adoptive parenting. Probably not the kind of parenting you hear about in training, or read about in text books, but the real stuff dynamic, messy, baffling adoptive parenting, rooted in domestic life. Adoptive parent Sally Donovan combines her knowledge of trauma...
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Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It

Joseph Matthews Attorney · NOLO; Tenth edition
Format: Paperback

Finding the right long-term care often means making difficult decisions during difficult times. Whether you're planning for the future or need to make a quick decision, Long-Term Care helps you understand the alternatives to nursing facilities and shows you how to find the best care...
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Helping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get & Stay Hired: Career Coaching Strategies for Professionals and Parents of Adults on the Autism

Barbara Bissonnette · Jessica Kingsley; 1 edition
Format: Print book

Employment expert Barbara Bissonnette provides strategies that professionals and parents need to guide individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to manageable jobs, and keep them employed. Career counselors and coaches, vocational rehabilitation specialists, other...
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The Everything Big Book of Party Games: Over 300 Creative and Fun Games for All Ages!

Carrie Sever · Adams Media Corporation
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Tons of party games, including popular "minute-to-win" challenges!What's the secret to the best parties? Games--and the sillier, the better! Get your guests out of their chairs and into the fun with activities guaranteed to keep everyone laughing, including:Cookie Face (Who...
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Baby Names 2015: This year's best baby names: state to state

Eleanor Turner · Crimson Publishing; 4 edition
Format: Book

Fully up-to-date for 2015, this guide is packed with advice and information from celebrity baby names and trends to tips on choosing a name and dealing with family expectations. In its 4th edition Baby Names 2015 now has over 8,000 baby names inside, alongside meaning and origin, so parents-to-be...
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Baby Names 2014

Eleanor Turner · Crimson Publishing; 3 edition
Format: Print book

The original baby names annual, including the year’s most popular names, celebrity choices and names making a comeback. Baby Names 2014 includes over 7,000 of this year’s favourite names plus the top 20 most current baby names, names to avoid, popular baby names by state and naming...
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Surviving Your Child's Adolescence: How to Understand, and Even Enjoy, the Rocky Road to Independence

Carl Pickhardt · Jossey-Bass; 1 edition
Format: Print book

Expert suggestions for guiding your child through the rough teenage years Does it sometimes seem like your teenager is trying to push you over the edge? Learn what your child is going through and what you can do to help your teen navigate this difficult period in this practical guide from...
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A Baby Wants to Be Carried: Everything You Need to Know about Baby Carriers and the Advantages of Babywearing

Evelin Kirkilionis · Pinter & Martin Ltd; 1 edition
Format: Book

Baby slings and other carrying aids now have become standard equipment. They come in numerous designs, colors and sizes. But what should we be mindful of when using them? When should we start using them and how long should we do so? In this popular, up-to-date guide, parents can find all the necessary...
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