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Books - Parenting - 2008
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More helpful than Baby Mozart tapes, sign language boot camps, or Mandarin lessons in the womb, this down-and-dirty field guide gives parents the exact steps they need in order to raise the next… highly paid TV anchorperson, Governor, rocket scientist, best-selling author, mega-lawsuit lawyer, or more than twenty other careers.
From how to decorate the nursery to what to download on your future teen's iPod, it's all here in what will become the must-have gift book on the baby shower circuit. This book illustrates how parents have to be prepared and still retain a sense of humor. Buy it on Amazon.
Excerpt: Chris Hansen is the Dateline's correspondent for the "To Catch a Predator" series. Since the Dateline reports have aired, the show has exposed over 200 hundred potential child predators in its stings. His book takes you beyond the broadcast into a shadowy world. Below is an excerpt.
On MySpace, social networking
Sometimes you get lucky. Every detective knows that, and Lt. Jake Jacoby and Detective Peter Charles of the Fairfax County Police Department, despite their years of training and experience, never take their luck for granted.
Their wake-up call to the dangers of sexual abuse cases driven by social networking sites like MySpace, cracked wide open for these two detectives because a 13 year-old was stuck by a bolt of fear and balked at getting into a car with a man she met online. “Marisa” (the detectives asked that we protect her identity) was at a swimming pool in a Virginia suburb of Washington, DC, on August 24, 2005.
She had agreed to meet a man named Joey Dobbs—whose screen name was buttsecks just outside the pool. He was waiting for her in his car, but when she saw him, she panicked and handed her cell phone to a lifeguard saying, “Tell him you’re my mom and that he should never call me again.”
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Inspired by the popular Web site www.rookiemoms.com, the book offers bite-sized activities arranged according to the baby's age. Some are crafty, adventurous, and some are simply to help get a meal on the table!
Written in a lively, supportive tone and decorated with cute illustrations, The Rookie Mom's Handbook is the perfect gift or resource to remind new moms that there's more to life than dirty diapers and 3 a.m. feedings. See http://www.rookiemoms.com/rookie-moms-book for more info!
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Young Bucks - Young Bucks: How to Raise a Future Millionaire is on the cusp of an important new way of understanding how we earn, keep, and spend money. It is a straightforward, practical, and entertaining manual that debunks a number of parenting myths that work against financial independence, such as allowances. This book also teaches parents how to identify the entrepreneurial skills that, to some degree, every child has and guides them to strengthen those skills.
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Parenting a Defiant Child - Defiant children can be abrasive, irritating, and aggressive, intentionally provoking adults, defying authority, and antagonizing siblings. Children exhibiting defiant behavior exist on a spectrum ranging anywhere from spoiled to those who meet the diagnostic criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. For the millions of families desperate to fix a situation that is out of control, this book offers supportive and instructive techniques proven to move children from defiance to compliance. Buy it at Amazon.
by Carol Weisman
Book Description
"Raising Charitable Children" provides lots of tips for sharing the gifts of generosity, selflessness and compassion with the children of all ages and from all backgrounds. Adults, who might have little time or money or have a lot of both, and who want to make a difference in a child's life, will welcome this advice. "Raising Charitable Children" will help instill cherished values, and will possibly create a new family tradition or two. And what Weisman hears over and over when people share with her how they have tried to make a difference is, "I'm the one who has benefited from this the most."
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50 Activities That Will Change Your Life
by Roger Leslie
Book Description
Success Express for Teens is the way to get from where you are right now to where you want to be. It shows you that for anything you really want in your life, there is a reality to fill it. Step-by-step you find out exactly how to see your dreams clearly and then how to start making them happen. Great for classroom or individual use!
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Helping Kids Get ORGANIZED
for Home, School & Play
by Rhona M. Gordon, M.S., CCC/SLP
Rhona Gordon has seen firsthand how difficult school can be for many students. Some children have formal diagnoses such as ADD or ADHD, others have simply been labeled lazy, and still others say they "just don't care". Gordon disagrees, "I have never met a student who does not want to succeed in school. Many kids just don't know how to accomplish it."
To teach children new strategies that will help them better plan and complete everyday tasks without stress, Gordon developed the Thinking Organized approach. After helping hundreds of students in her private practice, she compiled her time-tested strategies into a book. Thinking Organized For Parents and Children offers six hands-on planning tools: organization of materials, time management, study skills, memory tools, note-taking, and written language. Each chapter is a step-by-step guide for parents and their children to learn and practice these key skills, which give students the tools to independently manage their personal and academic obligations, laying the groundwork for a successful life. Includes helpful glossary of terms, extensive, detailed resource section. BUY IT AT AMAZON!
Books - Parenting - 2007
52 Family Time Ideas, by Timothy Smith - Draw closer to your kids as you draw your kids closer to God!
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The Parent's Guide to Family Friendly Work: Finding the Balance Between Employment and Enjoyment - A career guide to assist you in finding a job that allows a balance between work and family. The book will help you overcome the barriers you might face in your job search, understand flexible work options and supportive benefits, and learn strategies to search for and negotiate an arrangement that works for you and your family.
Written by a human resource management professional, this book provides advice with a clear understanding of the limitations and legal concerns of most employers. If you decide to forgo traditional employment, you'll find here lots of creative ideas on work you can do on your own.
The Parent's Guide to Family-Friendly Work will also show you how to:
* Target family-friendly careers and jobs.
* Improve your resume and assure potential employers of your future success.
* Evaluate the family-friendly claims of a potential employer.
* Negotiate an alternate work arrangement with your current employer.
* Keep your skills sharp if you choose to stay at home.
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What's Love Got to Do With It: Talking With Your Kids About Sex - Unfortunately, for many parents, the most important conversations are the hardest. Ninety-three percent of adults are dissatisfied with the sex education they received as children, which is precisely why they are so bad at teaching their kids-they have no frame of reference. Renowned Harvard Medical School psychologist and frequent Dr. Phil guest John Chirban helps parents talk to their kids about sex.
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Bright Ideas for Busy Moms: 7 Positive Strategies for Raising Great Kids - Known as "The Positive Mom," Karol Ladd gives fresh perspective and practical advice for dealing with the challenges busy mothers face every day. Topics include Bringing Out the Best in Your Child; Discipline with Wisdom, Discernment, and Love; Open Lines of Communication; Teach Character Qualities and Moral Values; Help Your Kids Develop Intimacy with God; Be a Positive Role Model; and Prepare Your Kids for Life.
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Young Bucks - Young Bucks: How to Raise a Future Millionaire is on the cusp of an important new way of understanding how we earn, keep, and spend money. It is a straightforward, practical, and entertaining manual that debunks a number of parenting myths that work against financial independence, such as allowances. This book also teaches parents how to identify the entrepreneurial skills that, to some degree, every child has and guides them to strengthen those skills.
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The Baby Care Book - Two leading pediatricians at Toronto's internationally esteemed Hospital for Sick Children (aka Sick Kids) combine their expertise with that of five other pediatricians and a nurse practitioner in this comprehensive guide to the first 12 months of life.
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One Tough Mother - Moms get a lot of advice from TV shows, magazines, friends, their own mothers, and more. But all of this well-meaning counsel tends to paralyze moms. They worry about their childrens self-esteem, their health, and whether or not their children like them. They even agonize over scrapbooking every moment of development. Julie Barnhill says, Enough already! Unapologetically raucous, slightly irreverent, and refreshingly relevant, One Tough Mother exposes the mind-numbing, brain-draining, confidence-depleting minutia moms get stuck in. With humor and a sharp wit, Julie offers moms a dose of reality and a way to calm their fears about raising children. She encourages moms to straighten up, take back the control from their children, and stand firm on the nonnegotiables. With her help, any mom can become one tough mother. Buy it at Amazon.
Parenting a Defiant Child - Defiant children can be abrasive, irritating, and aggressive, intentionally provoking adults, defying authority, and antagonizing siblings. Children exhibiting defiant behavior exist on a spectrum ranging anywhere from spoiled to those who meet the diagnostic criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. For the millions of families desperate to fix a situation that is out of control, this book offers supportive and instructive techniques proven to move children from defiance to compliance. Buy it at Amazon.
The Baby Signing Book - Teaches parents 300 developmentally appropriate American Sign Language signs. With clear instructions for every sign, memory aid, song and game, the learning in this program is easy to follow and, most important, fun for all. Language milestones are charted throughout the book so progress can be charted. The book also features a variety of visual highlights that emphasize key concepts and interesting tips. Buy it at Amazon.
Raising Charitable Children (Hardcover)
by Carol Weisman
Book Description
"Raising Charitable Children" provides lots of tips for sharing the gifts of generosity, selflessness and compassion with the children of all ages and from all backgrounds. Adults, who might have little time or money or have a lot of both, and who want to make a difference in a child's life, will welcome this advice. "Raising Charitable Children" will help instill cherished values, and will possibly create a new family tradition or two. And what Weisman hears over and over when people share with her how they have tried to make a difference is, "I'm the one who has benefited from this the most."
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Success Express for Teens
50 Activities That Will Change Your Life
by Roger Leslie
Book Description
Success Express for Teens is the way to get from where you are right now to where you want to be. It shows you that for anything you really want in your life, there is a reality to fill it. Step-by-step you find out exactly how to see your dreams clearly and then how to start making them happen. Great for classroom or individual use!
BUY IT AT AMAZON!
Thinking Organized For Parents and Children
Helping Kids Get ORGANIZED
for Home, School & Play
by Rhona M. Gordon, M.S., CCC/SLP
Rhona Gordon has seen firsthand how difficult school can be for many students. Some children have formal diagnoses such as ADD or ADHD, others have simply been labeled lazy, and still others say they "just don't care". Gordon disagrees, "I have never met a student who does not want to succeed in school. Many kids just don't know how to accomplish it."
To teach children new strategies that will help them better plan and complete everyday tasks without stress, Gordon developed the Thinking Organized approach. After helping hundreds of students in her private practice, she compiled her time-tested strategies into a book. Thinking Organized For Parents and Children offers six hands-on planning tools: organization of materials, time management, study skills, memory tools, note-taking, and written language. Each chapter is a step-by-step guide for parents and their children to learn and practice these key skills, which give students the tools to independently manage their personal and academic obligations, laying the groundwork for a successful life. Includes helpful glossary of terms, extensive, detailed resource section. BUY IT AT AMAZON!
Mommy Has To Stay In Bed, by Annette Rivlin-Gutman Mommy Has to Stay in Bed is for young children who are faced with the trauma of having a parent on bed rest. In this rhythmic and sensitive story, mother and daughter find ways to cope with feelings of frustration and boredom. Whether the parent is pregnant, has the flu, or is on long-term bed rest, Mommy Has to Stay in Bed brings the brighter side of spending time together in spite of a challenging situation. Perfect for helping to explain things that younger children find puzzling when a parent is bed-ridden. Buy it at Amazon.
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Answers
is an unprecedented book that is part journal, part memoir prompting parents and guardians to share advice and inspirational anecdotes on a variety of topics. It's perfect in creating lasting memories and impressions for children and guides journal keepers in sharing the treasure of parental guidance and wisdom. See http://www.joannecking.com for more details.
Guide to Pirate Parenting, by Tim Bete
Guide to Pirate Parenting showcases' Bete's warped, yet lovable, creativeness that makes this book a must-read for parents trying to escape the overwhelming trials of everyday life. See http://www.pirateparenting.com for more details.
The "Frizzamyer" Principle
Envisioning your family at its best! Restoring balance in families and avoiding the epidemic of preschool expulsion without the use of labels or adult medication... http://www.pedsplay.com
If you can change a diaper in an airplane lavatory...If you can recite The Cat in the Hat by heart... If you find cookie crumbs in your pocket...Then you're a dad who'll get a good laugh and inspiration from -- "In the Beginning...There Were No Diapers." Tim Bete understands that in the midst of the challenges of parenting there's always a chance to smile and recognize the miracle of the young life that is yours to care for. www.TimeBete.com
This unique and often humorous book of essays, written by Hugs and Hope Club founder, Marsha Jordan, will lift your spirit, strengthen your faith, and warm your heart. This wonderful mix of the serious and the zany will encourage anyone who has faced disappointment -- which is EVERYone!
Jordan's thought-provoking essays are illustrated with drawings created by children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. www.HUGSandHOPE.org
Just Because Your Kids Drive You Insane...Doesn't Mean You Are A Bad Parent! If your kids drive you batty, don't worry! It could very well mean you’re an INVOLVED parent—a scar-bearing member of the Parent Corps—and your greatest ally is a good sense of humor as well as the ability to laugh at, and make light of, the challenges of parenting. Barker's hilarious stories will make parents laugh out loud and remind them that there is a lighter side to parenting. Buy it on Amazon!
Books - Parenting - 2006
So, you’ve bought the crib, you’re taking your vitamins, and you’ve got names all picked out…Now, where’s that instruction manual? Oh, Baby! won’t teach you how to change a diaper, but it will give you the "real story" about the many ways a new baby will turn your life upside-down. You may be surprised by the changes, joys, and challenges that a new baby brings to your marriage and sense of self, your career, friendships, spiritual life, extended family, and to the opening of your heart like no other love can, but you need not be overwhelmed. Oh, Baby! offers experienced advice and know-how for expectant and new parents, action steps for developing new coping skills, stories of how other new parents overcame the challenges, and discussion questions and communication strategies to head off conflicts between you and your partner so you not only survive, but even thrive during your baby’s first year!
Baby Read aloud Basics
Baby Read-Aloud Basics gives new parents the information and know-how they need to take charge of their baby's language development and future educational success from day one.
S.O.A.R. Study Skills
Regardless if you are a “straight A” student or struggling to pass your classes, SOAR® provides homework help that will make life easier for all students.
The system is also an excellent tool for students with ADD or ADHD. www.soarstudyskills.com
Live Safely in a Dangerous World
We have an "accident epidemic" in today's society. This book provides information to develop customized Personal Safety Plans for every family member.http://www.thesafetybook.com/
The "Frizzamyer" Principle
Envisioning your family at its best! Restoring balance in families and avoiding the epidemic of preschool expulsion without the use of labels or adult medication... http://www.pedsplay.com
provides busy parents with simple, realistic advice to help ensure that the relationship between their kids and their dog is safe and enjoyable for all.
You will learn how to:
**Help your child and dog develop a strong relationship, built on trust and cooperation
**Set your family up for success with a minimum of effort
**Recognize canine stress signals and know when your dog is getting worried about normal kid activity
**Identify serious behavior problems before someone gets hurt
**Prevent your child from becoming part of a growing statistic--children who have been bitten by a dog.
www.LIVINGwithKIDSandDOGS.com
Personality Insights For Moms D-I-S-Cover communication success -- decrease conflict and increase happiness with your children today! Whether your children are 2 or 22, it's never too late to understand their personality style and why they do what they do. Recognizing personality differences, this book equips moms with a fresh new awareness, conflict resolutions, and creative discipline suggestions. "Personality Insights for Moms!" is a fun, easy-read you won't want to put down. Recommended for every mom who cares about her child! www.susancrook.com
* Lots of room to write
* Unique “time of day” grid design
* Plenty of space for “To Do” lists & “Reminders”
* Convenient place for important phone numbers
* Versatile 17-month format
* NEW! Handy pocket for notices, invites, etc.
The Compact calendar offers lots of room to write in a smaller format. It is the perfect size to fit inside a kitchen cabinet or on the fridge. http://www.thinkbin.com
* Lots of room to write
* Unique “time of day” grid design
* Plenty of space for “To Do” lists & “Reminders”
* Convenient place for important phone numbers
* Versatile 17-month format
* NEW! Handy pocket for notices, invites, etc.
The Deluxe Large calendar has more room to write than any other family calendar on the market and is perfect for families that have lots of activities. http://www.thinkbin.com
Just Because Your Kids Drive You Insane...Doesn't Mean You Are A Bad Parent! If your kids drive you batty, don't worry! It could very well mean you’re an INVOLVED parent—a scar-bearing member of the Parent Corps—and your greatest ally is a good sense of humor as well as the ability to laugh at, and make light of, the challenges of parenting. Barker's hilarious stories will make parents laugh out loud and remind them that there is a lighter side to parenting. Buy it on Amazon!
This unique and often humorous book of essays, written by Hugs and Hope Club founder, Marsha Jordan, will lift your spirit, strengthen your faith, and warm your heart. This wonderful mix of the serious and the zany will encourage anyone who has faced disappointment -- which is EVERYone!
Jordan's thought-provoking essays are illustrated with drawings created by children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. www.HUGSandHOPE.org
Living In A Locker Room: A Mom's Tale Of Survival In A Houseful Of Boys
An award-winning, entertaining collection of 29 parenting stories that will capture your heart and funny bone, by Paula Schmitt. www.PaulaSchmitt.com
ScreamFree™ Parenting is the new principle-based relationship approach that inspires parents to be calm, cool, and connected with their kids. By "attending" this seminar, you are joining an international movement of moms and dads beginning to revolutionize their relationships with their kids. Moving beyond many of the child-focused disciplinary techniques, and compelling parents to instead focus on themselves, the ScreamFree™ method is transforming family relationships everywhere.
You can create and enjoy the kinds of parent/child relationships you've always craved. All you have to do is learn to stay calm and connected; all you have to do is become ScreamFree™. It really is that simple.
www.ScreamFreeParenting.com
If you can change a diaper in an airplane lavatory...If you can recite The Cat in the Hat by heart... If you find cookie crumbs in your pocket...Then you're a dad who'll get a good laugh and inspiration from -- "In the Beginning...There Were No Diapers." Tim Bete understands that in the midst of the challenges of parenting there's always a chance to smile and recognize the miracle of the young life that is yours to care for. www.TimeBete.com
The Bridge Is Love blends parallel stories, one a true memoir of events on Earth, and a second, imaginative parable of complementary happenings in Heaven. The storyteller is a young boy, Scotty, whose life is ended suddenly in a tragic highway accident. He enters into a new life as an angel-child in Heaven from where he views his family's grief and recovery. The story spans thirteen months during which the power of love and faith allows the past and present to join together and promotes healing. The bereaved are enabled to resume positive, hopeful lives. http://www.trafford.com/05-1239
BusyBodyBook easily tracks family routines, activities, and appointments. Parents view overlapping schedules and avoid double booking. Find perfect time slots for family time.
Children learn vital organization skills, cooperation, responsibility and respect for time as they view and help plan their own schedules.
Create other uses for columns - work projects, babysitter instructions, meal planning, lesson plans, workout or diet routines and much more.
BusyBodyBook is perfect for Moms who wants to start their new year when the kids are back to school as well as for those who enjoy a traditional start in January. www.busybodybook.com
Books - Parenting - 2005
Nolo, the leading publisher of legal self-help and BabyCenter, the Internet's leading destination for parents-to-be and new parents, join together to bring you the premier book in the marketplace to answer parents' questions the about financial and legal aspects of raising children. Finally - a book about raising children that addresses all the other issues that parents face! There are hundreds of books on child development and medical problems available, but only Parent Savvy gives parents the best tips and advice on how to:
- create a safe home environment - find and manage the right child-care arrangement - understand their rights in the workplace - take pregnancy, family and medical leave - understand tax credits and other money matters - choose a guardian and write a will - be prepared and travel safely with baby - save for their child's education - and so much more!
More Than Victories
"More Than Victories is an outstanding resource guide for parents, teachers, students, coaches, and concerned people who want to help the student-athlete. In today’s social climate, it is essential for parents to take advantage of relevant and available information to help guide and mold their children into contributing members of society. This book can help. Whether you are already taking an active role in your child’s life or need some encouragement to get involved, you can put this book to use." ~ Michael "The Stinger" Glenn, Professional Basketball Analyst and Former NBA Player
Help My Baby Came without Instructions
My baby instruction manual gives parents over 100 quick, easy-to-do lists of proven, mom-tested, pediatrician endorsed tips. Included are chapters on eating, sleeping, crying, bathing and a myriad of other subjects. There are no lengthy paragraphs to read, just fast, reliable help when over-stressed parents need it!
http://www.babyinstructions.com
Brilliant Babies, Powerful Adults Finally! A simple & meaningful guide to your baby's brain and emotional development and how you can positively nourish it. The original book by Dr. John Mike explains Infant brain development and early stimulation to tap into the incredible potential of your developing baby to create an intelligent and emotionally centered child. http://www.joyfulgenius.com
Raising An All-American Nine puzzle pieces that have the potential to change your children's life and yours too. For those parents and kids who love sports, or even if you want to have a great "blue print plan" for your family, this just might be the missing piece you've been searching for. Visit: http://www.raisinganallamerican.com for more info! http://www.raisinganallamerican.com
www.drtoy.com
"More than anything else, it's written by Dr. Toy, my mentor. She is selfless in her dedication in bringing the best possible educational strategies to kids and their parents through play with toys. She is totally amazing!" ~ Jodie Lynn, author of Mommy-CEO, revised edition, CEO of Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award and columnist, www.ParentToParent.com.
Parenting Bookmark
Award-winning best-selling Parenting Books just got easier to find -- all in one place!
This book gives parents a reason to laugh as Bob navigates the unexpected twists and turns of parenthood every mom and dad has experienced--such as that feeling of panic when you hear the toilet being flushed and immediately followed by your child's less than reassuring yell of "Uh-oh!" Or the admonition to your five-year-old of, "No, you can't have the leftover cotton candy for breakfast, even if you do pour milk over it." http://www.schwartzhumor.com/schwartzhumor
How to Say it to Girls, by Nancy Gruver
Need guidelines on communicating with your growing daughter? Need pointers on peer pressure, body image, self-esteem, sexuality, cliques and much more? This is an incredible tool to help parents with their growing daughters.
With a strong grasp of the pressures girls face in our culture, Dads and Daughters: How to Inspire, Understand, and Support Your Daughter When She's Growing Up So Fast, helps fathers understand the importance of their involvement in their daughters' lives. Solution-oriented, this valuable book gives fathers detailed advice that helps them cultivate stronger, healthier relationships with their growing daughters.
Goal Setting For Students Students learn how to significantly, and positively, impact their education and their future. They learn how to develop an "I'll Make It Happen" attitude and how to take ownership of their education.
If you can change a diaper in an airplane lavatory...If you can recite The Cat in the Hat by heart... If you find cookie crumbs in your pocket...Then you're a dad who'll get a good laugh and inspiration from -- "In the Beginning...There Were No Diapers." Tim Bete understands that in the midst of the challenges of parenting there's always a chance to smile and recognize the miracle of the young life that is yours to care for. www.TimeBete.com
The Expectant Father - An information-packed guide to all the emotional, financial and physical changes the father-to-be may experience during the course of his partner's pregnancy. Incorporating the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists, this book is filled with sound advice and practical tips for men, as well as New Yorker -style cartoons that will keep anxious fathers-to-be chuckling.
Books - Parenting - 2004
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books - A book that lives up to its name, author Ann Douglas has packed a remarkable amount of text, charts and tables into this 500-plus page volume that covers nearly every aspect of pregnancy, from considering pregnancy (is there ever a "good" time to do it?) to nutrition, exercise, breast-feeding and the top 10 worries for each trimester. Incredibly comprehensive yet easy to follow.