Best Child Care Books of All Time and “Raise your sons and daughters with real unconditional love” by John Sangwon LEE, MD., FAAP., www.drleepediatrics.com
역대 최고의 보육 도서 및 진정한 무조건적인 사랑으로 아들과 딸을 키우십시오. John Sangwon LEE, MD., FAAP.
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By Ari Brown M.D. – Official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics + 1 more
|2022|632 Pages
America’s #1 baby bible! With over 1 million copies in print, BABY 411 is the go-to resource for new parents looking for expert advice on their baby’s health, growth and development! Written by renowned pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown and best-selling author Denise Fields, BABY 411 first debuted in 2003 and is regularly revised to keep up with the latest research, trends and advice for baby’s first year. New in this edition: • Up-to-date advice on introducing solid foods (spoiler alert: rigid schedules are out; fearless feeding is in).
Recommended for:
New parents seeking expert advice on baby care and development. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn expert advice on baby’s health and development
- Discover up-to-date guidance on introducing solid foods
- Understand the latest research on COVID-19 and nursing moms
- Explore tips for dealing with bottle refusal
- Gain insights into fearless feeding practices
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Recommended by Adam J Calhoun
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|2020|624 Pages
Not every parenting journey looks alike. In this best-selling reference guide, the parents and childcare experts at Mayo Clinic offer a trusted manual on expected—and not so expected—developments that can occur during your baby’s first years. Updated and Revised 2nd edition. While new and experienced parents alike find that every baby brings its own set of challenges, the Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby’s First Years offers informative guidance on standard childcare practices, like proper nutrition, indoor and outdoor safety, diapers and toilet training, comforting a fussy baby, and more.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking expert advice on childcare practices and child development. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand standard childcare practices
- Learn about child nutrition and safety
- Discover guidance on child growth and development
- Recognize challenges faced by modern parents
- Gain insights into autism spectrum disorder and newborn conditions
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Added to Reading List by Shwetha Durgashankar
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|2021|304 Pages
The Simplest Baby Book in the World is the illustrated grab-and-do guide that helps first-time moms and dads gain confidence in their ability to be great new parents. More than 700 playful, yet instructive, illustrations make learning faster and easier. Enjoy an easier first year of raising baby with this curated and distilled collection of essentials, including the best-of-the-best advice on topics like:. • Sleep training and sleeping through the night. • When and how much to feed your baby. • Everything you need to know about bath time for newborns. • How to be safe and stay sane when traveling with your baby.
Recommended for:
First-time parents seeking simplified, practical guidance on baby care essentials. Beginner readers.
You will:
- Learn essential baby care practices
- Discover quick solutions to common baby issues
- Understand the importance of baby products
- Explore expert recommendations for new parents
- Gain confidence in raising a healthy, happy baby
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|2021|288 Pages
It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it’s a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development. Including how to:. Prepare yourself for parenthood–physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking a Montessori-inspired approach to raising infants and toddlers. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand Montessori principles for babies
- Create Montessori spaces at home
- Support baby’s movement and language development
- Raise a secure and confident baby
- Practice respectful and mindful parenting
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Moms on Call | Basic Baby Care 0-6 Months | Parenting Book 1 of 3
|159 Pages
Over a million copies sold worldwide! Featured in Babylist’s Best Baby Sleep Resources guide and named as a Best Baby Sleep Resource. Here’s what some happy parents had to say:. “A game changer for all-around baby care.” – Gigi Hadid. “The book that helped me the most was Moms on Call Baby Care…this book became my baby bible.” – Cameron Eubanks. “Finally, honest and practical solutions to everyday parenting problems!” – Alicia W. “A must-have for every new parent!” – Kenny and Wanda Rogers. Discover a wealth of knowledge in Moms on Call’s Guide to Basic Baby Care for 0-6 Months:.
Recommended for:
Parents of newborns and infants seeking practical advice and guidance on baby care. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn how to establish great sleep habits, including sleeping through the night.
- Understand feeding schedules that promote healthy digestion.
- Get outlines of typical daily schedules with specific times.
- Access safety checklists and recommendations for peace of mind.
- Discover common illnesses, what actions to take, and when to call the doctor.
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|2019|256 Pages
Turn your home into a Montessori home—and become a more mindful, attentive, and easygoing parent. It’s time to change the way we see toddlers. Using the principles developed by the educator Dr. Maria Montessori, Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a “terrible two” into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery. With hundreds of practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler, here are five principles for feeding your child’s natural curiosity, from “Trust in the child” to “Fostering a sense of wonder.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking to create a Montessori-inspired environment for toddlers. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn how to set up a Montessori home environment
- Discover practical ideas for daily routines with toddlers
- Understand the Montessori approach to parenting
- Foster your child’s curiosity and independence
- Celebrate every stage of your child’s development
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|2019|960 Pages
Now in its seventh edition! From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and care providers—all in one guide. All parents want to provide the very best care for their children. This essential resource from the most respected organization in child health is the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend. Parents can safely trust the guidance, which covers everything from preparing for childbirth to toilet training and from breastfeeding to nurturing your child’s self-esteem.
Recommended for:
Parents and caregivers seeking expert advice on child health and development. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand milestones for physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Learn about healthy development and disabilities.
- Discover safety standards and guidelines for childcare.
- Understand the importance of early nutrition and brain development.
- Learn to navigate media exposure and its effects on children.
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![Book Cover of Ross W Greene PhD - The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fzZz774dL._SL500_.jpg)
|2021|272 Pages
Now in a revised and updated 6th edition, the groundbreaking, research-based approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other challenging behaviors, from a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the field. What’s an explosive child? A child who responds to routine problems with extreme frustration—crying, screaming, swearing, kicking, hitting, biting, spitting, destroying property, and worse. A child whose frequent, severe outbursts leave his or her parents feeling frustrated, scared, worried, and desperate for help.
Recommended for:
Parents and caregivers of children with challenging behaviors seeking a compassionate and effective approach to parenting. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand the root causes of challenging behaviors
- Implement Collaborative Problem Solving model
- Enhance communication with children
- Develop skills in handling behavioral challenges
- Promote positive parent-child relationships
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|2019|352 Pages
From the author of Expecting Better and The Family Firm, an economist’s guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times. “The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good writer.” —NPR. With Expecting Better, award-winning economist Emily Oster spotted a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the information they needed to make the best decision for their own pregnancies.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking data-backed guidance for parenting decisions in the early years. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand data-driven parenting decisions
- Debunk parenting myths
- Navigate challenges of early parenting
- Empower parents to make informed choices
- Support parents in raising children from birth to preschool
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|2019|192 Pages
Stop the yelling, lose the guilt, and become a calmer, happier parent. Drawing on evidence-based practices, here is an insight-packed and tip-filled plan for how to stop the parental meltdowns. Its compassionate, pragmatic approach will help readers feel less ashamed and more empowered to get their, ahem, act together instead of losing it. “Using a powerful combination of humor and reality checks, Naumburg helps parents unpack their unique stressors (we all have them) and find ways to stay calm even the most frustrating of family moments.” —Katie Hurley, LCSW, author of No More Mean Girls and The Happy Kid Handbook.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking practical advice and humor to improve their parenting skills. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn evidence-based practices for handling parental stress
- Discover tips for staying calm in frustrating family moments
- Understand the importance of self-compassion in parenting
- Gain a concrete action plan for improving parenting skills
- Explore ways to deal with personal triggers and maintain composure
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|2023|130 Pages
Welcome to fatherhood – an awe-inspiring, life-altering, but admittedly overwhelming journey.Whether you’re just starting this beautiful trek or preparing for the arrival of your little one, “Baby Hacks for New Dads” has you covered. This comprehensive guidebook simplifies parenting, making it not just manageable, but also a delightful adventure. Gone are the days of struggling to comprehend what your baby needs. This book demystifies infant care, translating the complex language of baby cries into something you can understand. Learn to expertly navigate:.
Recommended for:
New dads seeking guidance on parenting, infant care, and navigating fatherhood challenges. Beginner readers.
You will:
- Learn practical tips for infant care
- Discover strategies to support child development
- Understand the challenges and joys of fatherhood
- Balance work and family life effectively
- Nurture relationships and practice self-care
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“A valuable, practical resource for parents and caregivers of children, from age five through adulthood, who exhibit signs of, or have been diagnosed with, borderline personality disorder (BPD).”—Booklist. Based on the self-help classic, Stop Walking on Eggshells, this essential guide offers powerful skills and strategies for parenting a child of any age with borderline personality disorder (BPD)—without sacrificing their family or themselves.
Recommended for:
Parents and caregivers of children with Borderline Personality Disorder seeking practical support and guidance. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand borderline personality disorder in children
- Communicate effectively with a child with BPD
- Implement proven-effective parenting strategies
- Maintain boundaries and self-care while supporting the child
- Gain insights from real-life experiences of other parents
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|2022|188 Pages
Why you should steer clear of Doctor Google and have faith in your own parenting skills and intuition – here’s how.When a baby is born, you count the fingers and toes, you wait for the cry, and finally, there is a sense of relief that everything is ok. Over the next few months, you learn so much about this tiny human and, of course, plenty of reading about what to expect. But what happens when the expectations aren’t met? When there is no sign of the first smile? Or there is no babbling back to you? Your first thought is that you are paranoid. Every baby is different and yours is just taking a little longer to develop.
Recommended for:
Parents and caregivers of children with autism seeking practical guidance and support. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand the spectrum of ASD signs and symptoms
- Support your ASD child’s social skills
- Learn about ASD treatments and therapies
- Discover techniques for early intervention
- Gain insights into managing anxiety and meltdowns
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting
|2016|656 Pages
America’s pregnancy bible answers all your baby questions. When can I take home a pregnancy test?How can I eat for two if I’m too queasy to eat for one?Can I keep up my spinning classes?Is fish safe to eat? And what’s this I hear about soft cheese?Can I work until I deliver? What are my rights on the job?I’m blotchy and broken out—where’s the glow?Should we do a gender reveal? What about a 4-D ultrasound?Will I know labor when I feel it?
Recommended for:
Expecting and new parents seeking comprehensive guidance on pregnancy and parenting. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand prenatal screenings
- Learn about safe medications
- Discover birthing options
- Understand pregnancy lifestyle
- Learn about symptoms and solutions
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|2023|158 Pages
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey as a parent of a child with special needs? By reading this book you will be able to:. identify strategies to unlock your child’s potentialbe equipped with relevant knowledge and tools to help your child thrivenavigate the dynamics of caring for a child with special needs in contemporary societyappreciate the importance of self-care in your parenting schedule and identify strategies for finding respite care so that you can take a breakachieve balance while juggling the demands of special care—behaviour management, independence, inclusion, communication, socialisation, among others.
Recommended for:
Parents of children with special needs seeking practical strategies and guidance for empowerment and support. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover strategies to unlock your child’s potential
- Be equipped with relevant knowledge and tools to help your child thrive
- Navigate the dynamics of caring for a child with special needs
- Appreciate the importance of self-care in your parenting schedule
- Achieve balance while juggling the demands of special care
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|2022|144 Pages
STOP being ANGRY with your kids, learn how to be CALM, be more self-aware, resolve tantrums, and enjoy PEACEFUL parenting! + Do you want to break reactive parenting cycles and become a better mom for your kids? + Do you find yourself yelling every day at your kids or notice you’re frequently getting Angry? + Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with your emotions and get frustrated when you can’t control your anger? + Do you want to create a healthy/no-scream home environment and look for helpful techniques?If your answer is YES, this book is for YOU. As parents, you don’t have control over your kids; you can only control YOURSELF!
Recommended for:
Parents seeking to manage anger, improve communication, and foster peaceful relationships with their children. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn what parental anger is and its impact on children
- Discover triggers and how to manage them
- Understand child behavior and misbehaviors
- Minimize power struggles and live peacefully with your child
- Access checklists and strategies for peaceful parenting
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|2020|391 Pages
Fully revised and updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling guide offers essential advice from two pediatrician-moms. It covers everything new parents need to know, from feeding and dressing, to diapering and bathing, and from crying and sleep to travel and activities. Updates include: a section on baby blues and postpartum depression; added information on breastfeeding, pumping and insurance benefits; new safety information on SIDS and car seats; and updates throughout, bringing all advice up to date with the latest AAP guidelines.
Recommended for:
New parents seeking practical and reliable advice on newborn care. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn essential newborn care practices
- Understand postpartum depression and baby blues
- Discover breastfeeding and safety guidelines
- Gain insights into pediatrician-approved advice
- Understand the latest AAP guidelines
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|2020|176 Pages
Potty train your child confidently, quickly, and successfully–even as a first-time parent! Are you nervous about potty training? Worried that you don’t know enough to see it through to the end? Concerned that you don’t have enough time to devote to it? This positive, practical, easy-to-follow guide is here to help. By approaching potty training with a proven program, first-time tips and tricks, the right tools, and a confident mindset, you can cross dirty diapers off your endless to-do list and celebrate your child’s transition to the toilet. Here’s everything you need to know to get your child out of diapers once and for all!
Recommended for:
First-time parents seeking a positive and effective approach to potty training their children. Beginner readers.
You will:
- Learn a proven 3-day potty training program
- Discover troubleshooting advice for accidents and setbacks
- Understand how to guide anxious or reluctant children through potty training
- Gain confidence in potty training your child
- Learn effective communication tools for successful potty training
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|2020|352 Pages
The essential guide to parenting adopted and foster kids–learn to create felt safety, heal attachment trauma, and navigate challenging behaviors and triggers. Children who have been adopted and/or shuttled through the foster-care system experience trauma at a much higher rate than other kids, which can make it difficult for them to trust, relax, regulate their emotions, and connect with their new families. As a parent, learning how to heal attachment trauma, attune to your child’s needs, identify triggers, and create felt safety is essential to providing the loving, supportive, and stable home they need to thrive.
Recommended for:
Parents of adopted and foster kids seeking guidance on healing trauma and creating a supportive home environment. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand how to heal attachment trauma
- Create felt safety for your child
- Identify triggers and navigate challenging behaviors
- Handle common concerns like sleep issues and food sensitivities
- Recognize signs of developmental and psychological conditions
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![Book Cover of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - My First Signs by Kubler, Annie [Childs Play Intl Ltd, 2005] Board book [Board book]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31M4wmC4u7L._SL500_.jpg)
My First Signs by Kubler, Annie [Childs Play Intl Ltd, 2005] Board book [Board book]
My First Signs by Kubler, Annie [Childs Play Intl Ltd, 2005] Board book [Boar…
Recommended for:
Parents and carers looking to introduce sign language to babies for early communication development. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn over forty key signs for babies
- Understand the benefits of early sign language communication
- Discover how to teach sign language to babies
- Explore the importance of sign language for emotional expression
- Understand the basics of American Sign Language
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|2023|192 Pages
Take this positive parenting approach and unlock the secrets to building a stronger bond with your kids and raising them holistically…. Let’s be honest, parenting is a challenging feat. With the increasing demands of this modern world, it’s no surprise that over 70% of parents struggle with communication and emotional bonds with their kids. That’s only scratching the surface… parenting challenges can come in many shapes and forms, from tantrums and power struggles to screen addiction and academic pressures.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking to improve their parenting journey with a positive, mindful, and holistic approach. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover a science-backed technique for positive parenting
- Learn to create a nurturing environment for your child
- Understand how to build resilience in your child
- Explore the importance of empathy in parenting
- Discover practical tips to strengthen the parent-child bond
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![Book Cover of Jennifer Mindlin - ADHD Parenting a Complex Child: Guiding Your Child with Love - A Journey to Become a Yell-Free and Frustration-Free Parent [III EDITION] (Understanding and Managining ADHD)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3RClp31L._SL500_.jpg)
|2024|103 Pages
BONUS SCANNING A QR CODE INSIDE THE PAPERBACK VERSION. Does there seem to be a wall between you and your child?Don’t try to break it down by force but try to go around it together! The result will be beautiful! The diagnosis of ADHD creates in almost all parents a sense of grief where they do not understand how to establish communication with their child while preventing their outbursts of hyperactivity from resulting in physical harm. It is not easy for them to curb their instincts, and it is even more difficult for parents to be able to keep calm in every situation to give them the proper education they require.
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|2017|432 Pages
OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD. A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”. For over thirty-five years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effectivesolutions to the unending challenges of raising children.
Recommended for:
Parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children ages 2-7 seeking effective communication strategies and behavior management techniques. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn effective communication strategies for children ages 2-7
- Discover practical tools for managing challenging behaviors
- Understand the importance of respectful and effective parenting techniques
- Gain insights into child development and behavior management
- Learn how to build rewarding relationships with young children.
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|2016|288 Pages
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline. “A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading.”—Parents. Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears—without causing a scene.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking effective discipline strategies for raising empathetic and resilient children. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand effective discipline strategies
- Communicate with empathy and clarity
- Navigate tantrums and emotional outbursts
- Avoid common discipline mistakes
- Foster growth and resilience in children
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|2020|144 Pages
Babies Build Toddlers is a unique parenting book with an innovative illustrative approach that makes child development information both accessible and actionable for everyday readers. Author, Mariana Bissonnette tells the powerful story of the child during their most essential stage of development: infancy. The first 18 months lay a critical foundation for a child’s future emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being. But this early time is often the most difficult for parents! Many find themselves in “survival mode” until toddlerhood, something that overlooks the incredible potential of this early time.
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|2022|118 Pages
ADHD doesn’t have to be a burden – make the best of it and control your child’s sudden outbursts. Do you suspect that ADHD is behind your child’s Impulsiveness and hyperactivity? Do you want to help your child control their ADHD symptoms but you don’t know where to get the information you need? Are you frustrated by ADHD-related resources that just go into the science of ADHD without giving any actionable advice? What you need are practical strategies that can really turn the tides of ADHD and play it to your child’s advantage. ADHD can be a hefty pain to deal with, especially for a child.
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What to Expect the First Year
|2014|704 Pages
With over 11 million copies in print, What to Expect: The First Year, now in a completely revised third edition, is the world’s best-selling, best-loved guide to the instructions that babies don’t come with, but should. And now, it’s better than ever. Every parent’s must-have/go-to is completely updated. Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier-to-read, faster-to-flip-through, and new-family-friendlier than ever—packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before.
Recommended for:
New parents seeking comprehensive guidance on baby care and development. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Baby care fundamentals
- Breastfeeding tips
- Buying for baby
- Hot-button parenting topics
- Developmental milestones
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|2018|168 Pages
Discover the easy way to teach sign language to babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3 with this guide. Sign language is a fun and effective way for babies to communicate without words while developing essential early learning skills but we understanding knowing where to start can be a challenge. This book of baby sign language makes it easy to help your child learn, with 101 useful, everyday ASL signs and a clear, simple format that explains what signs are best to start with and tips for teaching them.
Recommended for:
Parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers looking to enhance communication and early learning through sign language. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn how to teach sign language effectively to babies and toddlers.
- Discover the benefits of using sign language for early communication and development.
- Understand the importance of early learning skills through sign language.
- Explore a variety of signs for different everyday topics.
- Enhance your child’s ability to communicate effectively through sign language.
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|2017|118 Pages
+ 2019 Readers Choice Awards, First Place Winner, Advice category + 2019 International Book Awards, Award-Winning Finalist in the Parenting and Family category. What if a few simple skills could radically improve your life, marriage, and ALL your relationships?4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work–Anywhere!
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Ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their communication skills in personal and professional relationships. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn empathic listening and speaking skills
- Understand the importance of good communication in relationships
- Manage conflicts and disagreements effectively
- Nurture relationships through gratitude and appreciation
- Practice communication skills with the 12-Day Challenge
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|237 Pages
Describes the characteristics of a “high-need” baby, suggests ways to soothe a fussy child, and discusses nutrition, discipline, and communication.
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|2017|448 Pages
An all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guidebook that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life. A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion, Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. Author Erica Chidi Cohen has assisted countless births and helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula. Nurture covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby’s first weeks.
Recommended for:
Expecting mothers and their partners, first-time moms, and new parents seeking an integrative approach to pregnancy and birthing. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand fetal development
- Learn about birth choices
- Discover breastfeeding basics
- Explore postpartum expectations
- Empower yourself with self-care exercises
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Added to Reading List by Vohara Ava Danella
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|2018|512 Pages
Available for the first time in full color, the up-to-date and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copies–by recognizing that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care. Parents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because it’s based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values.
Recommended for:
Parents-to-be seeking informed decisions and support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period decisions
- Learn about normal healthy processes and care practices
- Discover inclusive language and family configurations
- Empower yourself with realistic advice and birth plans
- Understand stress reduction and self-care during pregnancy
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1-2-3 Magic
|2016|288 Pages
The gold standard of parenting books and a 2016 Family Choice Award winner! “1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.”. “My three-year-old has become a different little girl, and she is so much happier now.”. “All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!”. “Our home has become a much more positive place.”. The sixth edition of the 1.7 million-copy bestseller 1-2-3 Magic by internationally acclaimed parenting expert Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
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Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care, 10th edition
|2018|992 Pages
From the pediatrician whose advice has shaped parenting practices for more than half a century comes the essential parenting book—fully revised and updated with the latest research and written in clear, accessible prose for parents of all backgrounds. Generations of parents have relied on the influential bestseller Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care as the most authoritative and reliable guide for child care. This timeless yet up-to-date edition has been revised and expanded by Dr. Robert Needlman, a top-notch pediatrician who shares Dr. Spock’s philosophy and has applied his research in his career.
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|2015|528 Pages
Revised third edition of the award-winning bestseller that has helped millions, now providing the most up-to-date research and even more effective, practical tips and strategies. Do you ever wonder why your child behaves the way he or she does? Are you struggling with tantrums and meltdowns? Do you find yourself getting frustrated and feeling like you’re at the end of your rope? You are not alone! Many parents are dealing with the same challenges. In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D.
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|2017|272 Pages
As seen in the New York Times — a practical guide that presents an alternative to shouting, shaming, and blaming–to give kids the skills they need to grow and thrive. Discipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional approaches often don’t work, and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, power struggles, and shame. Enter Sarah Ockwell-Smith, a popular parenting expert who believes there’s a better way.
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|2022|144 Pages
From Chaos to Confidence in Parenting Your Child with ADHD. A comprehensive program to help you raise a confident and independent child with ADHD. You don’t have to be an ADHD expert or go to school for years to learn these skills. You just need a clear plan to support your child with ADHD and grow them into the happy and resilient person you know they can be! Ready for your life to change? Parenting your child with ADHD doesn’t have to be this hard. You love your child with ADHD to the moon and back and would do anything to see them succeed.
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|2017|280 Pages
Today’s parents are constantly pressured to be perfect. But in striving to do everything right, we risk missing what children really need for lifelong emotional security. Now the simple, powerful “Circle of Security” parenting strategies that Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell have taught thousands of families are available in self-help form for the first time. You will learn:. *How to balance nurturing and protectiveness with promoting your child’s independence. *What emotional needs a toddler or older child may be expressing through difficult behavior.
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|2016|384 Pages
Do you wish there was a way to raise well-behaved children without punishment? Are you afraid the only alternative is being overly indulgent? With Positive Discipline, an encouragement model based on both kindness and firmness, you don’t have to choose between these two extremes. Using these 49 Positive Discipline tools, honed and perfected after years of real-world research and feedback, you’ll be able to work with your children instead of against them.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking effective, respectful, and empowering strategies for raising children. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand the belief behind a child’s misbehavior
- Focus on solutions instead of dwelling on the negative
- Encourage without pampering or praising
- Teach children to make mistakes and follow through on agreements
- Foster creative thinking
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|2015|614 Pages
“(Baby 411 is) my go-to reference so I don’t bother Charlotte’s pediatrician!”―Chelsea Clinton (US Weekly, Sept. 2015). You are having a baby! Congratulations! Now, the reality hits you—what the heck am I doing? What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those parents who’ve come before you . . . and mix it with the solid medical advice from an nationally-renowned pediatrician? Baby 411 is the answer! Think of it as the ultimate FAQ for new parents. Inside you’ll learn:. • How to pick a pediatrician with savvy questions to ask and insider tips. • Sleep. The best way to get your baby to sleep through the night.
Recommended for:
New parents seeking practical and reliable advice on caring for newborns and infants. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn how to select a pediatrician
- Discover tips for getting your baby to sleep through the night
- Understand first aid basics for babies
- Learn about successful breastfeeding and introducing solid foods
- Discover how your baby will grow and develop
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|2018|279 Pages
Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author Gary Ezzo are two of the world’s leading experts on infant management concepts. In this revised 6th edition, they have updated their groundbreaking approach which has found favor with over six million parents in all 50 states and has been translated into 20 languages around the world. For over 25 years, On Becoming Babywise has been the de facto newborn parenting manual for naturally synchronizing your baby’s feeding time, waketime and nighttime sleep cycles, so the whole family can sleep through the night. In his 29th year as a licensed Pediatrician, Dr.
Recommended for:
Parents seeking a structured approach to newborn care and sleep training for healthy growth and contented babies. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn the benefits of synchronizing your baby’s routines
- Understand the importance of order and stability for newborns
- Discover effective sleep training methods
- Realize the impact of caregiver cooperation on parenting success
- Recognize the need for consistency in routines
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|2018|144 Pages
Discover strengths-based strategies to help your child with autism build life skills starting today. It can be a challenge to manage life as a special needs parent and feel like you are doing all you can to support your child’s growth and development. Positive Parenting for Autism offers proven techniques for helping your child with autism develop the foundational skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life.
Recommended for:
Parents of children with autism seeking practical guidance and evidence-based strategies for supporting their child’s development. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand applied behavior analysis techniques
- Implement reinforcement strategies effectively
- Enhance communication and cooperation skills
- Develop personalized behavior change plans
- Empower children with autism to thrive
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|2017|288 Pages
A powerful look at the importance of a mother’s presence in the first years of life. **Featured in The Wall Street Journal, and seen on Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, and CBS New York**. In this important and empowering book, veteran psychoanalyst Erica Komisar explains why a mother’s emotional and physical presence in her child’s life–especially during the first three years–gives the child a greater chance of growing up emotionally healthy, happy, secure, and resilient. In other words, when it comes to connecting with your baby or toddler, more is more.
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|2018|208 Pages
A calmer, simpler approach to potty training. If you’re like most parents, you’re probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don’t worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process—one that focuses on positive connection rather than relying on gimmicks, pressure, or rewards (which usually backfire). Topics include:. * Signs your child is ready, and how to begin. * Preparing your child emotionally. * Tips for coping when away from home. * Advice for handling accidents and setbacks. * Practical stories and tips from parents.
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Dad’s Guide to Baby’s First Year For Dummies
|2016|480 Pages
Your comprehensive, practical guide to dadhoodYour new baby is nothing short of a miracle―and it’s no wonder you want to keep your bundle of joy safe and sound through every stage of their first year. Dad’s Guide to Baby’s First Year For Dummies takes the guesswork out of being your baby’s primary caregiver, giving you sound instruction and helpful advice on looking after your baby, the essential gear you’ll need to baby-proof your home, practical solutions to common parenting challenges, and so much more.
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|2016|432 Pages
NOTE: Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson. If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the Enhanced Pearson eText may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. This package includes the Enhanced Pearson eText and the bound book. With its focus on the socialization of the child, this book helps readers understand how the child develops in a variety of contexts, including the family, community, and early childhood institutions.
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|2017|510 Pages
How to stimulate your baby’s mental development and help him turn his 10 predictable, great, fussy phases into magical leaps forward describes the incredible mental developmental changes (leaps) and regression periods that all babies go through. Understanding the real reason behind crying, eating and sleeping problems is the only real solution every parent needs. The Wonder Weeks reveals what’s going on inside baby’s mind. Including a bonus chapter with everything about the relationship between sleep and leaps, as well as unique insight into your baby’s sleeping behavior.
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|2015|1560 Pages
‘Think like a nurse’ with the 2nd Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year Award winner. It offers the perfect balance of maternal and child nursing care with the right depth and breadth of coverage for students in today’s maternity/pediatric courses. And, it’s accompanied byThe Women’s Health Companion, a complete guide to the role of the nurse in promoting women’s health. A unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, and research supports the goal of caring for women, families and children, not only in traditional hospital settings, but also wherever they live, work, study, or play.
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|2021|176 Pages
Everyday parenting techniques to support kids ages 6 to 16 with Asperger’s. Raising a child with Asperger’s can be both exciting and challenging. This book equips you with the confidence and tools to help them better communicate, understand social cues, and adapt to changes. You’ll learn how Asperger’s fits into the Autism spectrum, even though it’s no longer a formal diagnosis, and find evidence-based strategies you can use at home, school, and beyond to make it easier for kids to succeed.
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|2017|76 Pages
***2017 Special Needs Human Relations Gold Winner Indie Book***Living a Happy Life with a Special-Needs Child is the story of how Robin Williams Evans turned tragedy into triumph when she unexpectedly became the mother of a special-needs child. An invaluable resource for parents and caregivers of special-needs children, as well as anyone who wants to better understand them, it delivers practical advice for how to deal with a variety of situations one is likely to encounter when raising a special-needs child.
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Child Health Nursing, Updated Edition
|2018|1664 Pages
For courses in Pediatric Nursing. A comprehensive survey of family-centered pediatric nursing care. Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families promotes excellence in nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents―in hospitals and in the community. It focuses on the importance of partnering with families to adapt care plans for children based on their age, health status, and social and cultural influences. The text considers the impact of contemporary care environments on nursing practice, both in health promotion and in the care of children with acute or chronic health conditions.
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Wongs Nursing Care Of Infants And Children 10Ed
|2014
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|2010|576 Pages
It’s no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today’s mothers and lifestyles.
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|2009|512 Pages
A 2018 fully revised edition of the most comprehensive guide to sensory processing challenges. “At last, here are the insights and answers parents have been searching for.” -Dr. Temple Grandin. For children with sensory difficulties – those who struggle process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sights – this groundbreaking book is an invaluable resource. Sensory processing challenges affect all kinds of kind – from those with developmental delays, learning and attenion issues, or autism spectrum disorder to those without any other issues.
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|2012|279 Pages
There is a NEWER EDITION available; type “BABYWISE” and buy NEW WHITE COVER edition. Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author Gary Ezzo are two of the world’s leading experts on infant management concepts. In this revised 5th edition, they have updated their groundbreaking approach which has found favor with over six million parents in all 50 states and has been translated into 20 languages around the world.
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|2010|288 Pages
A clinically proven, five-week program for improving your child’s behavior. Rex Forehand, Ph.D. and Nicholas Long Ph.D. have helped thousands of parents achieve discipline using positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming the child’s self-esteem. Their clinically proven, five-week program gives you the tools you need to successfully manage your child’s behavior, giving specific factors that cause or contribute to disruptive behavior; ways to develop a more positive atmosphere in your family and home; and strategies for managing specific behavior problems.
Added to Reading List by Vohara Ava Danella
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|2012|304 Pages
The secret behind France’s astonishingly well-behaved children. When American journalist Pamela Druckerman has a baby in Paris, she doesn’t aspire to become a “French parent.” French parenting isn’t a known thing, like French fashion or French cheese. Even French parents themselves insist they aren’t doing anything special. Yet, the French children Druckerman knows sleep through the night at two or three months old while those of her American friends take a year or more. French kids eat well-rounded meals that are more likely to include braised leeks than chicken nuggets.
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|2013|554 Pages
NOTE: This book is a standalone book and will not include any access codes. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 9th Edition, covers contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children–and guides teachers in implementing effective classroom practices–in one comprehensive, full-color volume. Concepts are backed by the latest research findings and linked to NAEYC standards. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their learning potential.
Added to Reading List by Jordan Watson
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Family Child Care Money Management and Retirement Guide
|2008|208 Pages
Helps family child care providers gain more financial control over their lives.
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|2005|416 Pages
Goes beyond the basics presented in the author’s first two child-care guides to offer a series of specific, targeted strategies for solving common challenges faced by parents of children up to three years of age, including feeding problems, sleep troubles, and behavior issues, in a volume complemented by real-life case stories. 125,000 first printi.
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|2021|164 Pages
We all have a story. And in our individual stories, we are the main character, the hero, of that tale. Each of us comes from a blend of our own history and memories. Even if two people experience the same thing, they could have vastly different perspectives. Motherhood is no different. We each enter into this phase of life, bright-eyed and blissfully naïve. Unaware that the woman we meet on the other side of birth is vastly different from who she used to be. The identity shift can be unsettling to some or devastating to others.
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|2021|288 Pages
Diagnosis is not destiny. Autism. ADHD. Learning difficulties. Epilepsy. Cerebral palsy. Traumatic brain injury. From the moment your child is diagnosed with a special-needs condition, you are plunged into a world of doctors, specialists, and therapists. But the most important person on your child’s care team is you. In Healing Your Child’s Brain, child development experts Matthew and Carol Newell arm parents with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to help their special-needs child flourish. The Newells have treated more than 20,000 children and are the parents of two special-needs children.
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|2019|150 Pages
You’ve gone through pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and now you’re ready to go home and begin life with your baby. Once home, though, you might feel like you have no idea what you’re doing! In a matter of days, everything you thought you knew about parenting is tossed aside and you find yourself without answers. Why can’t I soothe my crying baby? Why won’t he latch on? You may be faced with hundreds of parenting decisions in the first year about sleeping, nourishing and caring for your baby. The experiences your child has in their very first year will certainly play a role in shaping the adult they will become.
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|2012|432 Pages
Using a unique chronological structure that helps parents navigate baby’s first 365 days, Baby Day by Day provides new parents with everything they need to know about looking after their child, from birth to twelve months. Written by a panel of pediatricians, child psychologists, nutritionists, and complementary medicine experts, Baby Day by Day provides an unbiased approach to baby care that gives the pros and cons of various approaches, including sleep training, managing crying, and breastfeeding issues.
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|2012|200 Pages
Proven marketing techniques for a more profitable child care business. You have the skills and expertise to provide high-quality care to children. Do you also know the best, most effective ways to market your child care program to prospective families? The Ultimate Child Care Marketing Guide is filled with exercises, action steps, and strategies to help you become a more business-savvy leader and entrepreneurial thinker. Built around the four pillars of marketing—metrics, market, message, and media—this resource will help you grow your child care business, whether you run a small program or large center.
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|2023|336 Pages
The most essential, evidence-based advice for baby’s first year in an easily digestible and full-color illustrated format designed for today’s busy parents. Congratulations! You have a new baby. But what you don’t have is a lot of time to comb through the overwhelming amount of information on caring for that baby. In Bite-Sized Parenting, Sharon Mazel, one of America’s most trusted parenting experts, presents the latest, most practical science-backed advice that new moms and dads need most, without judgment and in an engaging visual format.
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|2013|352 Pages
The perfect baby book for new moms and dads! You’ve just had a baby. Everything is perfect. Then the hospital sends you home—without an instruction manual… Baby expert Gina Ford comes to the rescue with her newly revised hour-by-hour, week-by-week guide. One of Great Britain’s top parenting experts, she draws on more than twenty years of experience researching and studying the natural sleep rhythms and feeding patterns of babies to ease the stresses and worries of new parents. In this new edition, you’ll find everything you need to know to get your newborn to sleep through the night.
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|2001|258 Pages
At long last — Magda Gerber’s wisdom and spice captured in a book –what a treasure! Now parents and caregivers everywhere can benefit from learning what it means to truly respect babies. –Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Author of Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers and Dragon Mom””Magda Gerber’s approach will deepen your understanding of your baby and help you truly appreciate the complexity, competence, and amazing capacities of the small human being for whom you are caring.””. –Jeree H. Pawl, Ph.D. Director, Infant-Parent Program University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine.
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|2020|247 Pages
This new quick reference guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on managing emotional and behavioral issues in group care settings. Topics cover social-emotional development, biting, napping difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender development, self-stimulation behaviors, and more. In addition to behavioral issues commonly seen in small children, epigenetics, medications, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, and how to help children who have undergone traumatic experiences are touched on by the editors.
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|2012|271 Pages
From the star of the Big Bang Theory and author of the #1 bestsellers Girling Up and Boying Up comes a real-world guide to attachment parenting—a book hailed by Dr. William Sears as “delightful” and by Ricki Lake as “a fantastic guide to birth and parenting that is packed with invaluable wisdom.”. Mayim Bialik was the child star of the popular 1990s TV sitcom Blossom, but she definitely didn’t follow the typical child-star trajectory. Instead, Mayim got her PhD in neuroscience from UCLA, married her college sweetheart, and had two kids.
Read by Lisa Elly Kagan
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|2006|288 Pages
When your child or adolescent is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, what can you do to help him or her get better? Which therapeutic approach is best to help your child? In this book, a psychiatrist and a psychologist, both specializing in mood disorders, offer a comprehensive overview of the available treatment options and most effective parenting strategies you can use to deal with this condition. In addition to finding a thorough explanation of the often necessary medical treatments for bipolar disorder, you’ll learn the importance of emotion regulation for children with this condition.
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|2002|696 Pages
Dr. Laura Nathanson wrote The Portable Pediatrician to help parents find the joy in parenting and gain the confidence to quickly and easily assess their child’s development, medical symptoms, and behavioral problems. Parents can’t always visit their pediatrician every time they have a question, but fortunately with this book they have the next best thing. The Portable Pediatrician, one of the few child-care books written by a practicing pediatrician, offers authoritative and practical advice on:.
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|2011
Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more including what to expect from kids age 0-10, tips for finding and keeping the perfect babysitting gig, advice on how to deal with everything from emergencies to dirty diapers, and strategies for communicating with parents.
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|2011|1260 Pages
AJN Book of the Year 2009 The ENHANCED, REVISED, REPRINT of Maternal-Child Care Nursing is the same great book that won an AJN Book-of-the-Year Award… made even better with the feedback we received from instructors across the country and Canada. BONUS! The Women’s Health Companion, packaged with every copy of the book, is a $29.00 value that’s absolutely FREE when you purchase the ENHANCED, REVISED, REPRINT. It’s a complete guide to the role of the nurse in promoting women’s health.
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|2011|176 Pages
For those working with children, effective communication is a crucial part of building relationships and encouraging children’s emotional and intellectual development. This practical guide places the adult-child relationship at the heart of practice, and focuses on the child as a whole person – aiming to support their overall development through strong relationships built around effective communication. Topics covered include non-verbal communication, how to deal with questions, conflict and criticism, and communicating in groups.
Added to Reading List by Nikka Israel
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The Skill Building Journal: Caring for Infants & Toddlers is the most comprehensive training program available to help teachers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a CDA credential. In this first new edition since 1991, the content from all 13 modules is now in the main text, while all of the self-assessments and learning activity forms are in the accompanying Skill-Building Journal.
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|2019|375 Pages
Are you an early childhood professional looking for inspiration? Would you like to gain fresh ideas and innovative approaches to managing or leading your early learning program? If so, this book is for you. Kris Murray’s Child Care Rockstar™ Radio show is one of the leading podcasts uniquely focused on the business of child care. Inside, you’ll discover close to fifty profiles – excerpts of interviews from the show. Meet inspired business leaders, both inside and outside the early childhood field. Learn new approaches and creative ways to hit your goals.
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|2005|240 Pages
A valuable resource for parents of a hearing impaired child offers clear information and advice on the medical, social, and emotional aspects of deafness, along with a discussion of the causes of hearing loss, solutions for everyday problems, the latest advances in medical research and hearing-related technologies, advocacy programs, and more. Original. From Publishers Weekly This easy-to-understand memoir/resource guide will be extremely valuable to parents of children who’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, both for its technical information as well as its emotional support.
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|2019|100 Pages
A Themed Trendy Log In/Out Book or Visitor Sign-in Book Specifically Designed For Child Care. This beautiful yet useful log in/out book collects all the pertinent information you need plus is a convenient 8.5x11in (21.6x28cm) size to fit any table. The 100-page paperback book is a soft glossy book and bound with book industry binding (the same standard as your local library books). The quality crisp white paper minimizes ink bleed-through and is perfect for pen or pencil users. The sign in book features 100 Pages with ample space for 1000 parents to sign their children in and out of daycare:. Date. Child’s Name.
Recommended for:
Childcare professionals and parents. Beginner readers.
You will:
- Efficiently manage child drop-offs and pick-ups
- Create a convenient and organized sign-in/out process
- Understand the importance of collecting pertinent information for child care
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|2020|151 Pages
KEEP YOUR BABYSITTING LIFE ORGANIZED. Want to keep track of the kids you look after and their families? This beautiful floral interior planner is perfect for your babysitter, nanny or even your teenager who is in training to become one! DETAILS:. 8.5 x 11 inches is a huge size for a lot of writingBabysitter checklist (what to go over and bring to every client’s house)Child Information Log (to keep track of emergency information, allergies, notes, etc) x142021 Monthly Tasks2021 Year at a GlanceMonthly page spreads for January-December 2021Each weekly page spread has an hourly breakdown for the days of the week!
Recommended for:
Babysitters, nannies, daycare workers, parents, and teenagers training to become babysitters. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
- How to organize babysitting tasks effectively
- Keeping track of kids and their families
- Using a planner for childcare responsibilities
- Creating a professional organizer calendar
- Managing multiple tasks efficiently
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|2021|144 Pages
Effective parenting guide to help children with ADHD. Children with ADHD find it unusually difficult to concentrate on tasks, pay attention, sit still, and control impulsive behavior. Not only do they have a hard time processing mental information along with references of time and preparations for the future but they also struggle with self-motivation. Understanding children with ADHD is a go-to book guide for parents and teachers to know how to care for and support a child with ADHD and understand their behaviors.
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|2011|168 Pages
The workbook for Maternal-Child Nursing Care ENHANCED, REVISED, REPRINT with The Women’s Health Companion.
Added to Reading List by Erica Phillips
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|2019|130 Pages
A “MUST HAVE” Organizational Journal for EVERY Babysitter! If you want to be a more organized, less stressed-out babysitter, then having a babysitting journal is CRITICAL! Let’s face it, random scraps of paper and sticky notes just don’t cut it for a busy babysitter like you! Having a dedicated Babysitting Journal to keep you organized and prepared will help you breeze through even your most challenging jobs! This Babysitting Journal will help you:. * Track your hours and pay. * Save pertinent family information for future jobs. * Make notes of special family-specific information and house rules for each job.
Recommended for:
Babysitters, Nannies, and Teens interested in babysitting. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Track hours and pay
- Save family information
- Record house rules
- Prepare for emergencies
- Earn repeat business
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|2020|135 Pages
Tired of hoping childcare center revenue covers expenses at the end of the month? Early Childhood Center Directors MUST read this one NOW!Childcare mission does not pay the bills! Strong finances are the foundation on which quality is built and succeeds. Yes, childcare and early childhood education businesses are mission driven to offer quality care and education. Yet, early childhood directors and leaders are accountable to their customers, boards of directors, owners, donors and themselves to build and manage successful finances.
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|2019|72 Pages
This coveted resource provides the latest national standards describing evidence-based best practices in nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for early care and education programs. The standards are for all types of early care and education settings–centers and family child care homes. These updated standards are a part of the new comprehensive Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 4th Edition. New in the 3rd Edition.
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|2021|30 Pages
I am delighted to present this book Build Confidence in Your Shy Child which will certainly help you as a parent, guardian or closed relative in building self-confidence in your child. Building your child’s self-confidence is quite an essential aspect of the personality grooming of the kid. Confidence will not only make him feel good about himself but also prepare him for the future as well. Learn the simple techniques to build and develop self- confidence in your child. There are several things you can let him practice on a daily basis that will help him in his grooming and these things will only take a few minutes.
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|2023|62 Pages
Are you a childcare owner looking to level up your online presence and engage with your community effortlessly? Look no further! In “Reel Success 2: A Guide for Childcare Owners,” I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. This book is your one-stop guide to never running out of engaging Reel ideas again. I’ve compiled a treasure trove of creative and practical Reel concepts tailored specifically for childcare professionals. From showcasing your childcare center’s unique story to celebrating special moments and offering valuable parenting tips, I’ve got you covered.
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The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care
|2007|500 Pages
Completely updated and newly expanded, The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care, Second Edition is the only comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for family child care. Now providers have a curriculum that promotes children’s development and learning and addresses the unique challenges of home-based early childhood educators.
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Canadian Paediatric Society Guide To Caring For Your Child From Birth to Age 5
|2014|528 Pages
The definitive Canadian resource from the leading association on child health & developmentPaediatrician Dr. Diane Sacks and the CPS have compiled the most current information relating to child health and development. This guide empowers parents to make informed decisions about their child’s well-being by laying out the information in an engaging and informative way. Emphasis is placed on health, development, injury prevention and nutrition. Organized into age-specific sections, the book features a modular format that allows parents or caregivers to jump in and out with just the information they need.
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|2012|516 Pages
At what age should you introduce your child to computers? When and how should you go about drawing up a will? The day your child starts preschool, how will you cope with the pangs of adult separation anxiety? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found in the pages of this information-packed volume. Author Armin Brott devotes a chapter to every three months of the second and third years. In each chapter, Brott charts the physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional changes the child is going through and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing.
Read by Andrea D’Angelo
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|2014|288 Pages
A call for better child care policies, exploring the reasons why there has been so little headway on a problem that touches so many families. Working mothers are common in the United States. In over half of all two-parent families, both parents work, and women’s paychecks on average make up 35 percent of their families’ incomes. Most of these families yearn for available and affordable child care—but although most developed countries offer state-funded child care, it remains scarce in the United States. And even in prosperous times, child care is rarely a priority for U.S. policy makers. In In Our Hands: The Struggle for U.S.
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The Official Christian Babysitting Guide
|2001|256 Pages
Legacy Press is pleased to introduce The Official Christian Babysitting Guide, a new book for girls ages 9-13. For Christian girls, babysitting goes beyond getting paid to show up and watch TV until the parents get home. It’s offering a trustworthy service to their customers while sharing God’s love with the kids for whom they are caring. The Official Christian Babysitting Guide teaches girls how to be a blessing as they baby sit.
Other Notable Child Care Books
Raise your sons and daughters with real unconditional love by John Sangwon LEE, MD., FAAP.
