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viii, 292 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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Offers honest, from-the-trenches parenting advice that will make life calmer, happier, and more fulfilling for you and your toddler. Empowers parents to trust their instincts. The author's methods will help give your three-to-five-year-old the freedom to grow at their own pace.
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xii, 240 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"We may not realize it, but children are hyperaware of money. They have scores of questions about its nuances that parents often don't answer, or know how to answer well. But for Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist and father, good parenting means talking about money with our kids much more often. When parents avoid these conversations, they lose a tremendous opportunity--not just to model important financial behaviors, but also to imprint lessons...
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"Your child's DNA is not destiny; you are at the helm, guiding their course. The truth is, nature and nurture are in a delicate dance-if one goes too fast, the other one falls. Science tells us that early childhood experiences have the capacity to structure and alter the brain. That means you didn't just supply your child's DNA-you're still shaping it. And it's only by wielding this power that your child will activate their full potential. You are...
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If you find co-parenting with your ex to be a constant struggle and it seems like he fights you every step of the way - sometimes just for sport, you are not alone. Are you worried that you cannot go on like this for the next 10-15 years and that your bank account will be empty from the legal costs? And are you concerned about your children's mental and emotional health?
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xvii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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Coyne shares his tale: of one man's journey through the first year of parenthood, told with wit, humor, and heart. It is a ferociously funny, inventively foul-mouthed, and genuinely touching account of a baby's first year. If you're looking for a reminder of what's most important in life, this combination memoir and advice book is sure to charm you.
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xiii, 144 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
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English
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À la carte wisdom from the international bestseller. In Bringing Up Bébé, journalist and mother Pamela Druckerman investigated a society of good sleepers, gourmet eaters, and mostly calm parents. She set out to learn how the French achieve all this, while telling the story of her own young family in Paris. This book distills the lessons of Bringing Up Bébé into an easy-to-read guide for parents and caregivers. How do you teach your child patience?...
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221 pages ; 23 cm
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Español
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Si mañana fuera tu último día en la tierra, ¿qué les enseñarías a tus hijos? Todo padre, durante su vida, ha aprendido lecciones que les aseguraría el éxito a sus hijos si las compartiera con ellos. El Dr. Sixto Porras, en sus experiencias interviniendo en relaciones entre padres e hijos, ha descubierto un detalle único. Aún cuando los padres educan a sus hijos y son su ejemplo, se les escapa sembrar en ellos aquellos aprendizajes recibidos...
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256 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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A "guide showing parents how to teach their children (from toddlers to young adults) to manage money in a smart way. Many of us think we can have the 'money talk' when our kids are old enough to get it...which won't be for years, right? But get this: research shows that even preschoolers can understand basic money concepts, and a study from Cambridge University confirmed that basic money habits are formed by the age of seven. Oh, and research shows...
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xix, 265 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"We've all heard the complaint from parents: They're more overwhelmed than ever before -- juggling demands on their time as well as conflicting advice from family, friends, frenemies and 'experts' on how to achieve parental perfection-- or risk jeopardizing their little one's future happiness. Pediatrician Jane Scott has seen this parental anxiety up close, and in The Confident Parent she shares advice on how to cut through the confusion, dial down...
37) A simpler motherhood: curating contentment, savoring slow, and making room for what matters most
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246 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Filled with tips for moms for easy yet powerful lifestyle changes. Emily's approach makes minimalism for moms stress-free and achievable, and helps to simplify parenting. Learn to declutter your mind and home on this fun journey to living and parenting with more purpose and joy, and less stress! Intentional living made simple and stress-free. A Simpler Motherhood reveals tangible ways for mothers everywhere to simplify parenting. Slow down the pace...
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v, 264 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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As a primary male role model in a girl's life, a father influences his daughter in profound ways, from the way she defines her female identity to what she expects from men. Adamick offers a wise and witty handbook for dads, suggesting ways to raise girls who won't settle for second-class-citizenship. He highlights not just the ways that girls and boys are treated differently but how the roles of moms and dads are shaped by society, too. -- adapted...
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125 pages ; 18 cm
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English
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72 per cent of children show behaviours linked to stress Small amounts of stress are normal, but it can be difficult to know how best to support a child when they feel overwhelmed with worry. This practical guide offers strategies to help alleviate the physical symptoms and emotional signs of stress. By adopting simple tips, lifestyle changes and mood-boosting activities, you can help your child overcome challenging situations and live a happy and...
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xvii, 270 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"Part American and part French, part memoir and part guide, this book offers a fresh, unique, and powerful perspective on the challenges of parenting and how to find a rewarding path forward for parents and children alike. How should we raise our children? It should be a simple enough question to answer but in fact it is an intimidating and complex one. We often address it by deciding to do either exactly what our parents did or just the opposite....
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