Parenting School Age

Why does your toddler get upset when his or her routine is disrupted? Why do they follow you from room to room and refuse to play on their own? Why are daily routines such as mealtimes, bath time, and bedtime such a struggle? This accessible guide demystifies the difficult behaviors of anxious toddlers, offering tried-and-tested practical solutions to common parenting dilemmas. Each chapter begins with a real life example, clearly illustrating the behavior from the parent's and the toddler's perspective.

This book teaches you how to raise your gifted child from infancy. It is designed to meet you where you are, regardless of whether your child is a toddler, middle schooler, high schooler, college student, or adult. This book has a wealth of information. You will learn how to navigate the different stages of your child as they advance from infancy to adulthood. This book also contains tips and real-life scenarios that give you wisdom for handling other challenges with your child, including hyperlexia.

Ever feel overwhelmed by the stress and perfectionism of our overparenting culture - and at the same time, still look for solutions to ease the struggles of everyday family life? Parenting coach and Washington Post columnist Meghan Leahy feels your pain. Like her clients and readers, she grew weary of the endless "shoulds" of modern parenting - along with the simplistic rules and advice that often hurt more than help.

El periodo de 6 a 12 años es capital en el desarrollo de la autoestima infantil. No hay una formula magica que asegure que un niño tendra una buena autoestima a lo largo de su vida. Este libro propone a los padres un camino simple a seguir para lograr este objetivo. Asi, a traves del acercamiento con su hijo, de reconocer sus cualidades y capacidades, de tratarlo con consideracion y respeto, lo llevaran a cosechar sus propios exitos.

O otimismo é essencial para uma vida plena. No entanto, ele não é um dom natural nem uma qualidade do caráter, mas uma ferramenta preciosa que pode ser aperfeiçoada desde a infância. Depois de muitos anos de pesquisas, o autor e psicólogo Martin Seligman demonstra que crianças pessimistas correm um risco muito maior de ficarem deprimidas, e constata que o otimismo pode ser desenvolvido ao superar desafios, lidar com frustrações e experimentar conquistas individuais.

Facing summer with her two boys, ages 10 and seven, Pam Lobley was sifting through signups for swim team, rec camp, night camp, scout camp, and enrichment classes. Overwhelmed at the choices, she asked her sons what they wanted to do during summer: "Soccer? Zoo School? Little Prodigy's Art Club?" "Why can't we just play?" they asked. A summer with no scheduled activities at all. The thought was tempting, but was it possible? It would be like something out of the 1950s.

Raising Confident and Powerful Children: Strategies for Building Resilience, Leadership Skills, and Emotional Intelligence is a comprehensive guidebook for parents, educators, and caregivers to help children develop self-worth and confidence. This book provides practical strategies for fostering resilience, leadership, and emotional intelligence in children and addresses a range of issues, from setting age-appropriate goals and fostering problem-solving skills to addressing trauma and adversity. With expert insights and engaging activities, this book is a must-have resource for anyone ...

Do you feel anxious about sending your child to kindergarten? Are you looking for ideas on how to prepare your child for kindergarten? If so, this book will replace such worries with wisdom and confidence. It does so by defining what school readiness means and why it is such a big deal, both socially and politically. It also examines what is known about sending children to kindergarten and what occurs if parents decide to hold their children out of kindergarten for a year.

A look at how commercialization has transformed youth sports from fun into a heavily commercialized and profitable venture. Examining the youth sports economy from many sides - the major corporations, the small entrepreneurs, the coaches, the parents, and, of course, the kids - Hyman probes the reasons for rapid changes in what gets bought and sold in this lucrative marketplace. He reveals the effects on kids and profiles the individuals and communities bucking this destructive trend of commercialization.

Do you want to prepare your child for a secure financial future but feel overwhelmed by where to start? You’re not alone. Many parents share the same concern, juggling busy schedules and financial topics that seem too complex to teach. But here’s the good news: teaching kids about money can be simple, fun, and stress-free—even if you’re still learning yourself.

Will Ihr Kind JETZT schon ausziehen - mit 6? Zu Hause hat es eine große Klappe, aber in der Schule bekommt es die Zähne nicht auseinander? Keine Frage: Die Jahre 5 bis 10 stellen Eltern vor vielfältige Herausforderungen. Die Autorinnen helfen beim Umgang mit Kinder- und Elternängsten und thematisieren gegenseitiges Loslassen, Vertrauen, Schullust und -frust, Familienglück und Respekt.

Raising a Catholic family is never easy, especially not when it comes to discussing our faith with our children. Despite trying our best, sometimes we all need help addressing issues of faith respectfully, honestly, and accurately.

Does Your 12 Year Old Make Confident Choices? Essential Life Skills Every 12 Year Old Needs to Know gives boys and girls ages 10-12 the tools they need to grow confident, capable, and independent. This essential life skills book for kids teaches practical techniques that build problem solving, communication, and real world awareness. With hands on lessons and relatable examples, the guide makes teaching essential tools easy and effective.

Hablarles a los niños de sexo siempre ha sido un dolor de cabeza, pero en esta era digital que vivimos, no solo es tema de conversación el sexo, también lo es la pornografía que ahora llega con más facilidad y crudeza a los niños, quienes con solo un click corren el peligro de tener acceso a imágenes denigrantes y cargadas de violencia. Este audiolibro es una excelente guía para padres y maestros, quienes podrán hablarle a los niños de pornografía, con explicaciones sencillas y métodos a seguir para evitar que los pequeños se conviertan en adictos a la pornografía.

Are your kids unable to step away from the screens? Here is a practical, step-by-step guide that gives parents the tools to teach children, from toddlers to teens, how to gain control of their technology use.

All parents want a definitive set of steps to prevent reactions without sacrificing the crucial rules and boundaries kids need to thrive. Most parents are looking for what I call a “mindful authority”. Each tip the author includes uses a situation from real life to share how to address the intense emotions of early childhood and school-age children so that your child becomes independent, respectful, responsible, and capable of succeeding in the world.

If you could protect your teen from unnecessary anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, and foster a greater sense of happiness and well-being in their life, wouldn’t you? In Generation Sleepless, the authors uncover one of the greatest threats to our teenagers’ physical and mental health: sleep deprivation. Caught in a perfect storm of omnipresent screens, academic overload, night owl biology, and early school start times, our teens are operating in a constant state of sleep debt and "social jet lag" while struggling to meet the demands of adolescence.

Essential Life Skills Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know helps boys and girls ages 8-10 build real world confidence through essential life skills for kids. This practical life skills book prepares children early for independence, responsibility, and strong decision making. Packed with relatable lessons and hands-on activities, it makes teaching life skills simple and effective.

Libro con alternativas para educar y relacionarse mejor con los adolescentes. Ayuda a transitar a las familias a una nueva fase o etapa de funcionamiento para ayudar a los adolescentes a transitar hacia la vida adulta. Plantea estrategias en diversos temas como escuela, socialización, amistades, internet, alcohol, drogas, depresión, trastornos alimentarios, Límites, Permisos, Sexualidad, Noviazglo entre otros más.

Is Your 11 Year Old Ready for Real Life Challenges? Essential Life Skills Every 11 Year Old Needs to Know helps girls and boys ages 10-12 build confidence, independence, and critical thinking through essential life skills for kids. This parent trusted life skills book teaches each child how to manage time, solve problems, and communicate effectively. With practical lessons and hands on activities, the guide makes teaching life skills simple for caregivers.