Child Development

"It sounded at first like something out of an old horror movie. I thought maybe someone was just playing around, but then I heard it again and again, a loud piercing cry, and less like Hollywood every time. The windows were down in my police cruiser on that warm fall day, but I still couldn’t tell where the sounds came from. I began looking around for the unlikely sight of someone being disemboweled in a mall parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. Seeing nothing, and still hearing the screams, I called in a “disturbance”.... Around the next corner I found the source of the commotion.

As a grieving mother navigating the tumultuous seas of love and longing, in this book, "Grieving the Loss of a Child," I invite you into my journey of healing, offering solace, guidance, understanding, and the power to embrace the light of remembrance. This book provides actionable coping strategies based on personal experience, empathy, and a deep understanding of the grieving process.

Devorah Blachor, an ardent feminist, never expected to be the parent of a little girl who was totally obsessed with the color pink, princesses, and all things girly. She wasn't sure how to reconcile the difference between her parental expectations and the reality of her Disney-worshiping three-year-old daughter. Offering insight, advice, and plenty of humor and personal anecdotes, this mother shares her story of how she surrendered control and opened up - to her Princess Toddler, to pink, and to life.

Ser padre es difícil, especialmente cuando la ira se apodera de la situación. Tal vez nunca planeaste gritar tanto, pero el estrés, la resistencia y el puro agotamiento hacen que pierdas el control más de lo que te gustaría. La culpa es real. El miedo a cómo será el futuro de tu hijo si las cosas no cambian es aún peor. Te entiendo. Amas a tu hijo, pero a veces su ira y la tuya parecen imposibles de controlar. Tal vez estés atrapado en un ciclo de reacciones explosivas, castigos que no funcionan y disculpas que no cambian nada. No estás solo.

No two children who bend the "rules" of gender do so in quite the same way. Felicia threw away her frilly dresses at age three. Sam hid his interest in dolls and "girl things" until high school - when he finally confided his desire to become Sammi. And seven-year-old Maggie, who sports a boys' basketball uniform and a long blond braid, identifies as "a boy in the front, and a girl in the back". But all gender-nonconforming children have one thing in common - they need support to thrive in a society.

Help kids cultivate real, lasting confidence. In Kid Confidence, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert offers practical, evidence-based parenting strategies to help children build satisfying relationships, embrace personal growth, and discover the freedom that comes with a quiet ego - a deeply rooted sense of competence, confidence, and compassion for oneself and others.

How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and nurturing can we hope to heal the spirit of even the most wounded child.

Is your empathy a strength? Ask yourself these seven questions: • Are you struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance and feel overwhelmed by constant demands from others? Set Smart Boundaries • Do you find it difficult to say no, often overcommitting yourself and feeling drained? Master Mindful No • Are unresolved conflicts in your personal or professional life causing you stress and hindering your relationships? Conquer Key Conflicts • Do you feel emotionally fragile and easily affected by setbacks or criticisms, impacting your overall well-being? Build Emotional Resilience...

We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men.

Toddlers don’t come with a manual, but here’s the next best thing. We’re Parenting a Toddler! is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, with tons of practical strategies and sympathy for first-time parents. Get sound advice and funny stories from a four-time parent who’s been in the toddler trenches, covering key situations from eating, sleeping, and tantrums, to potty training, communication, and so much more.

Your past is not your future. It is a tool that has helped you along the way. Now is the time to work with your inner child to rise above your internal limitations, rewrite your story, and reclaim who you are meant to be. If you want to become who you are meant to be and heal the echoes of your past, download this audiobook today.

Including real-life stories, this newly revised third edition of the award-winning best seller - voted one of the top 20 parenting books - provides parents with the most up-to-date research, effective discipline tips, and practical strategies for raising spirited children. Do you ever wonder why your child acts the way he or she does? Are you at a loss regarding your child's emotional intelligence and how to prevent meltdowns? Do you find yourself getting frustrated and feeling like you're at the end of your rope?

Is cosleeping safe? How important is breastfeeding? Are food allergies preventable? Should we be worried about the aluminum in vaccines? Searching for answers to these tough parenting questions can yield a deluge of conflicting advice. In this revised and expanded edition of The Science of Mom, Alice Callahan, a science writer whose work appears in the New York Times and the Washington Post, recognizes that families must make their own decisions and gives parents the tools to evaluate the evidence for themselves.

High sensitivity is a personality trait that may not be common, but exists in 15 to 20 percent of our population. They are ordinary people, but highly sensitive people (HSP) or highly sensitive children (HSC) may just have some particular needs not shared by everyone. Having a highly sensitive child may be challenging for parents, and many have searched for resources on how to take care of them. This audiobook is the product of my own experience of taking care of a highly sensitive child.

Popular parenting blogger Rebecca Eanes shares her hard-won wisdom for overcoming limiting thought patterns and recognizing emotional triggers, as well as advice for connecting with kids at each stage, from infancy to adolescence. This heartfelt, insightful advice comes not from an "expert," but from a learning, evolving parent.

Alan Kazdin's The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child is the gold standard for research-backed advice on being a better parent for difficult children. But what about children who are not "defiant"? Now, in The Everyday Parenting Toolkit, Dr. Kazdin addresses how parents can deal with the routine challenges that come with raising a child. Dr. Kazdin's methods are based on the most up-to-date research and are implemented in real-world ways.

In Angry Child No More, Laurence Pierce provides a step-by-step roadmap for parents to address their child’s anger at its core while also managing their own frustrations. With science-backed strategies and practical techniques, this book equips families with tools to break the anger cycle and create a peaceful, happy home. You might think, “This won’t work for my family. My child’s anger is different.” But Angry Child No More isn’t about quick fixes or generic advice.

Transform Meltdowns into Breakthroughs: Your Complete Guide to Parenting Children with PDA and Autism. Are you exhausted from parenting a child who seems different, but you're not sure why? Whether you're struggling to get a diagnosis or tired of advice that doesn't work, this guide offers real solutions.

Delve into the complexities of youth mental health. This comprehensive book covers the spectrum from neuropsychological development nuances to cutting-edge treatments for anxiety and depression in young people. Gain a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of child and adolescent psychiatry, presented in an accessible and engaging manner.

Dr. James Dobson has completely rewritten, updated, and expanded his classic best seller The Strong-Willed Child for a new generation of parents and teachers. The New Strong-Willed Child follows on the heels of Dr. Dobson's phenomenal best seller Bringing Up Boys. It offers practical how-to advice on raising difficult-to-handle children and incorporates the latest research with Dr. Dobson's legendary wit and wisdom.