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xi, 336 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Award-winning science journalists Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman demonstrate that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring--because key twists in the science of child development have been overlooked. The authors discuss the inverse power of praise, why insufficient sleep adversely affects kids' capacity to learn, why white parents don't talk about race, why kids lie, why evaluation methods for "giftedness"...
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ix, 174 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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Why do toddlers throw food on the floor again and again so that they can watch you pick it up? What's the best way to help a child learn to walk? When does a child understand the word 'no'? Babies and toddlers are fascinating and changing all the time. Each month brings with it a breakthrough in new skills and abilities. Each chapter explores the developmental areas for each age band, checklists for development and ways to stimulate these skills....
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vi, 202 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"In a world steeped in gender inequality and sexual violence, it's become more and more clear that we can't just teach girls to protect themselves. We must also teach boys not to do harm. Written by a clinical psychologist with expertise in modern families, Raising Feminist Boys is a parent's guide to having developmentally appropriate conversations with boys about sexual responsibility, consent, gender, empathy, and identity"--
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"Esther Wojcicki -- "Woj" to her many friends and admirers -- is famous for three things: teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of kids, inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs, and raising three daughters who have each become famously successful. What do these three accomplishments have in common? They're the result of TRICK, Woj's secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration,...
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xiv, 767 pages : illustrations, charts ; 24 cm.
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English
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"The million-copy bestseller by "the man who remade motherhood" (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date -- with the latest information on prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding practices, daycare, midwifery, hospital births, preventing and overcoming postpartum depression, and infant development."--
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viii, 374 pages ; 25 cm
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English
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"In The Spiritual Child, psychologist Lisa Miller presents the next big idea in psychology: the science and the power of spirituality. She explains the clear, scientific link between spirituality and health and shows that children who have a positive, active relationship to spirituality: * are 40% less likely to use and abuse substances * are 60% less likely to be depressed as teenagers * are 80% less likely to have dangerous or unprotected sex *...
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Examines recent developments in neuroscience showing the plastic structure of a child's brain, and the potential to affect how children exercise and use their brains early in life, to become more fit and ready for lifelong learning.
10) El cerebro del niño: 12 estrategias revolucionarias para cultivar la mente en desarrollo de tu hijo
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234 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Español
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Tu hijo de dos años tiene una rabieta en una tienda. Tu hijo de cuatro se niega a vestirse. Tu hijo de quinto grado está de suplente en el banquillo, enfurruñado, en lugar de juagar en el terreno. ¿Acaso los niños conspiran para que la vida de sus padres sea un desafío continuo? No, lo que pasa es que su cerebro en desarrollo lleva la voz cantante. En este libro innovador y práctico, el neuropsiquiatra Daniel J. Siegel y la experta en educación...
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xviii, 286 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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This easy-to-use guide helps parents with evidence-based advice for dealing with the most common issues facing babies and toddlers, including breastfeeding, baby care, developmental stages, first aid and injuries, sleep, vaccines and more.
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Children's future successes depend on developing the abilities to innovate, be resilient in the face of their mistakes, problem-solve creatively, and collaborate with peers effectively. However, standard American educational practices--stressing memorization, grades, and testing--are failing to foster these skills. There is one complete system of education that effectively supports the natural development of such essential abilities: Montessori....
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xvii, 363 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"When it comes to parenting, sometimes you have to trust your gut. With her first book, It's OK Not to Share, Heather Shumaker overturned all the conventional rules of parenting with her "renegade rules" for raising competent and compassionate kids. In It's Ok To Go Up the Slide, Shumaker takes on new hot-button issues with renegade rules such as: - Recess Is A Right - It's Ok Not To Kiss Grandma - Ban Homework in Elementary School - Safety Second...
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xix, 204 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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It can seem like your baby needs so much gear and so many toys! But when it comes to their health and development, less is more. In Retro Baby, pediatric occupational therapist and child development specialist Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, shows you how bouncers, swings, and other baby holders, as well as electronic toys and screen time, can hinder your baby's development and delay milestones. Retro Baby will help you cultivate a back-to-basics parenting...
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xix, 327 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"From the beloved host of PBS Kids' Dinosaur Train, an easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more American children spend four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors--90 percent less time than their parents did. Yet recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth....
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xxxix, 917 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Español
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The most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most respected organization on child health; this is the essential resource for all parents who want to provide the very best care for their children.
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xviii, 298 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"The award-winning creator of Blue's Clues, Super Why!, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood shares the secret sauce behind her shows' powerful, transformative results in the form of eleven research-based, foundational "clues" to ensure that preschoolers flourish academically, socially, and emotionally during this critical time"--
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xliii, 785 pages : illustrations, charts ; 18 cm
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Español
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Provides advice on all aspects of infant care from the members of the American Academy of Pediatrics, discussing such topics as behavior, growth, immunizations, and safety.
Traducción al español del resumen en inglés: Brinda asesoramiento sobre todos los aspectos del cuidado infantil a los miembros de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría, y analiza temas como el comportamiento, el crecimiento, las inmunizaciones y la seguridad.
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502 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"[In this book] you will find answers to dilemmas such as feeding a picky eater, resolving sleep problems, addressing bullying, treating common injuries and illnesses, and coping with complex health care needs. You'll also get expert insights on shaping your child's behavior in a positive way, increasing your child's resilience and cultivating a warm, supportive environment for your family."--Page 4 of cover.
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ix, 214 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"A science-based manual for feeding babies exactly what they need to hit physical and intellectual milestones from 6 to 24 months, with 60 recipes. World-renowned research neuroscientist, nutrition expert, and author of What to Eat When You're Pregnant Dr. Nicole M. Avena presents an essential guide for new parents on feeding babies during their critical first two years. Answering common questions about picky eaters, food allergies, diversifying baby's...
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