Family Learning

All parents want their children to get the most out of school and to acquire the knowledge and skills that will stand them in good stead for later life. But with an ever-expanding curriculum, increasing class sizes, and the lure of TV and computer games, parents are sometimes at a loss as to how to help their children. In Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework, parenting expert Noël Janis-Norton, shows how parents can help their children develop the skills and resources they need to succeed.

"Human Body Facts For Sharp Minds" is your go-to guide for mind-blowing and scientific facts that delve into the wonders of the digestive, respiratory, cardiac, circulatory systems, bones, and much more. From kids to teens, adults, and seniors, this book is designed to engage minds of all ages. Share the experience as a family and explore the fascinating details of our bodies together.

A veteran clinical psychologist exposes why doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnose healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions. In recent years there has been an alarming rise in the number of American children and youth assigned a mental health diagnosis. Current data from the Centers for Disease Control reveal a 41 percent increase in rates of ADHD diagnoses over the past decade and a forty-fold spike in bipolar disorder diagnoses. Similarly, diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder has increased by 78 percent since 2002.

MY SPECIAL STAR Read it FREE as part of your Kindle Unlimited membership I couldn't sleep that night; I was wide awake, I heard a loud noise and I started to shake. Then I went out to the yard to look around, A very bright light was shining on the ground.

Cuento de Navidad para niños *********************************** Todos sabemos que hay magia que cada año viene, En que se aproxima la Navidad y cuando cae la nieve, En una pequeña villa toda llena de iluminación, Un hombre de nieve estaba de guardia con dedicación.

Wendy is determined to stand her ground and not let Darsha, the most popular girl in school, intimidate her as the fireworks between them continue to fly! She has discovered to her amazement that Russell Rogers has stopped throwing snowballs at her and is starting to "woo her with his ways!" Brent Reynolds, her first love, has moved away to Idaho. Will she ever hear from him? Wendy's hair has continued to grow, and she discovers that it has brought her a lot of positive attention! Why didn't she grow it years ago? Being a teenager and going to junior high school is a never-ending adventure....

Scrap quilts, bridal gowns, and a hidden family heirloom. What more could you want in a Minnesota winter romance? Penny Anderson has a dream. She's going to be an exclusive bridal gown designer, and she won't be held back by her dyslexia, a rural location, or the doubts of others. Brian Michaels has waited seven years for Penny to see him as a man instead of just a childhood friend. Can he work up the courage to speak before the tall, dark and handsome business consultant sweeps her off her feet? Great-aunt Violet chronicles the family history in a series of patchwork quilts. When an ...

Every child belongs. Every child is unique. Every child has strengths. Every child has the potential to fly. Whether your child has received a diagnosis or is exhibiting behaviors that worry you, Empowering Your Child to Fly: A Family’s Guide to Early Childhood Inclusion offers advice for navigating the early intervention and special education systems from an educator who has experienced these systems as a child, as a parent, and as a professional.

Anxiety is a normal human condition. For most people, anxiety is temporary and manageable. However, for some people, anxiety can become acute and/or pervasive. The cause of this anxiety can come from a variety of sources.

Children learn while they play (scree-free)! Ages baby to 8 yrs. Set up small easy learning areas and learn how to facilitate years of screen-free fun and discovery right at home! Children learn while they play! Transform your home into a screen-free home of learning by using these easy-to-follow instructions, lists of toys and equipment by age (0-8 yrs), and simple ways to promote play. What a child plays with and how matters during the different stages of his or her development.

This is a story filled with passion and mistrust. A lovely spinster and a tall, dark stranger ignite a spark of true love that could unite two lonely hearts. Kathleen Kathleen Parker was the picture of primness and propriety. She was a thirty-year-old beauty with big green eyes that could look straight through a person’s soul. In town, they called her the old spinster lady. Kathleen wasn’t a stranger to their ridicule, because she knew that men only wanted her five hundred–acre cattle ranch—not her. At eighteen, she was heartbroken by her first love. Thereafter, she vowed to never ...

Searching for a Christmas miracle- When Chase risked his life to save a brother and sister just before Christmas, his life becomes entwined with theirs more intricately than he could have imagined. Emotional and moving, this is a story of a young man whose troubled heart is tested by the one thing he is unprepared to face, love. Reader Reviews- ***** This book should be labeled "soothes the soul"- it truly touches the heart. ***** A story of family, love, and finding oneself. ***** The Million Dollar Gift is a charming holiday read! ***** It's heartwarming like a cup of hot cocoa with ...

Ready to score big with your sports knowledge? Get ready for the ultimate trivia challenge that will make you a sports champion! Do you wish you knew more about sports history, legendary athletes, and amazing sports moments from around the world? Are your kids eager to learn about sports but find traditional books boring? Game On! Kids Sports Trivia Challenge brings sports education to life with exciting trivia, fascinating stories, and fun facts that the whole family will love.

Whitney Wallace loves her family, but she thinks they're all soooooo boring. Then one snowy day, something happens, and Whitney is left to go off on adventures all by herself. What will she discover that wonderful snowy day combined with her active imagination?

A comprehensive guide to teach you all about Solitaire! Do you want to learn how to play Solitaire? Do you watch others playing and wonder what all the fuss is? Look no further if you want to learn how to play this wonderfully engaging game. “How to Play Solitaire for Beginners: Learn Instructions, Game Rules, and Winning Strategies” provides you with everything you need to know. In this book, you will: Discover where Solitaire originated from and learn about its long and varied history Understand the rules of Classic Solitaire Find many variations of the game, including some unusual ...

Priscilla Gilman had the greatest expectations for the birth of her first child. Growing up in New York City amongst writers, artists, and actors, Gilman experienced childhood as a whirlwind of imagination, creativity, and spontaneity. As a Wordsworth scholar, she celebrated and embraced the poet's romantic view of children - and eagerly anticipated her son's birth, certain that he, too, would come - trailing clouds of glory.

Life hit Pat and Tammy McLeod hard when their son Zach collapsed on a high school football field; he had sustained a severe brain injury. Facing the devastating possibility that things would never be the same for their beloved son, they committed to staying strong as a family and finding a way to maintain their footing. But the journey would reshape their faith, their family, and their future in ways they never saw coming.

Can you imagine what could become of a woman whose childhood friend suddenly took possession of the husband's heart? "Careless Wives, Unfaithful Husbands" begin with the story of a couple who almost ruined their marriage due to the carelessness of the wife, which led to the unfaithfulness of the husband. It is a book with deep insight on how to make your marriage work and make your partner faithful and more committed to you. This book is a treasure chest of lively, practical advice to help you learn how to: 1. Prevent your marriage from falling apart 2. Make your partner more committed to ...

Beyond soccer leagues, music camps, and drama lessons, today's youth are in an education arms race that begins in elementary school. In Hyper Education, Pawan Dhingra uncovers the growing world of high-achievement education and the after-school learning centers, spelling bees, and math competitions that it has spawned.

Aprender a ser padres es una guía esencial en ese difícil, pero maravilloso oficio que no lo domina nadie por completo y siempre hay que corregirlo. Ser papá o mamá debe ser el trabajo más difícil del mundo. Por más empeño que ponen los padres, los buenos resultados dependen de demasiados factores y se manifiestan en seres humanos autónomos, que no podemos controlar como marionetas: los hijos. Más complicado aún es saber cómo transmitirle a los hijos los hábitos, disciplina y valores.