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Equally Shared Parenting
by Marc VachonAn empowering guide to the Equally Shared Parenting movement, for the millions of Generation X/Yers looking to discover a new model for parenthood. Equally Shared Parentingarms readers with the tools to create a balanced life that is rarely experienced by the parents of young children-an evolution that goes beyond the involved dad married to the working mom. This is a lifestyle in which couples create their own model as parenting partners, equals and peers. Every couple gets to write the rules that work for them. For Marc and Amy Vachon, it means working equal hours, spending equal time with the children, and taking equal responsibility for the home. No one is the keeper of the to-do lists; neither of their careers takes precedence. Equally Shared Parentingclearly outlines the benefits and challenges of equal parenting, covering everything from child-rearing practices, career, and home, to self, money, and society. It presents both the philosophy behind this lifestyle and the everyday steps needed to achieve and maintain it, regardless of income bracket, lifestyle choices, or profession.
Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions: Harnessing Solutions to Common Problems
by Kay Sudekum Trotter Jennifer N. BaggerlyWritten by internationally renowned equine-assisted mental health professionals, this edited collection teaches counselors how to design and implement equine-assisted mental health interventions for different populations and various challenges. Supported by ethical considerations and theoretical frameworks, chapters cover common issues including depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-esteem, social skills and communication, couples and family work, and professional development. Each chapter provides practical tips for implementing treatment strategies, case studies with transcript analyses, and sample session notes. This book will appeal to both the expert equine-assisted mental health counselor and the seasoned counselor who is open to partnering with an equine practitioner to help their clients in new and innovative ways.
Equity Partnerships: A Culturally Proficient Guide to Family, School, and Community Engagement
by Randall B. Lindsey Reyes L. Quezada Cynthia L. Jew Angela R. Clark-LouqueHow often do you hear, "The only parents who showed were the parents who didn’t need to be here." But how often do you consider time of day, lack of child care, cost of dinner, transportation, language of the presentation, even relevance of the topic—all real-world barriers for families of our historically underserved students. Here at last is a resource that will open up access and reveal all-new ways to forge more culturally inclusive partnerships with families and communities . . . partnerships that extend well beyond parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, and the occasional bake sale. The two big services Equity Partnerships provides? Using the Tools of Cultural Proficiency, you’ll Discover new concepts and strategies to engage families and communities—and reduce, if not eliminate, barriers--through four essential principles: communication, connection, collaboration, and community Engage in frequent opportunities to reflect on your own assumptions and values, then collaborate with colleagues to co-create systemic practices and policies for devising, implementing, and assessing family and community engagement actions in your schools and districts We know inherently that family and community engagement is critical to the success of our students. Let Equity Partnerships be your go-to tool for breaking down the walls that for too long have limited all of us. "Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility and privilege. These authors have been first responders for decades by promoting Cultural Proficiency as a means to ensure equity and access for all. In Equity Partnerships, they identify the powerful and critical link of family, school, and community engagement to strengthen families, build community support, and increase student success." --TRUDY ARRIAGA, Associate Dean for Equity and Outreach, California Lutheran University, and Coauthor of Opening Doors
Equity Partnerships: A Culturally Proficient Guide to Family, School, and Community Engagement
by Randall B. Lindsey Reyes L. Quezada Cynthia L. Jew Angela R. Clark-LouqueHow often do you hear, "The only parents who showed were the parents who didn’t need to be here." But how often do you consider time of day, lack of child care, cost of dinner, transportation, language of the presentation, even relevance of the topic—all real-world barriers for families of our historically underserved students. Here at last is a resource that will open up access and reveal all-new ways to forge more culturally inclusive partnerships with families and communities . . . partnerships that extend well beyond parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, and the occasional bake sale. The two big services Equity Partnerships provides? Using the Tools of Cultural Proficiency, you’ll Discover new concepts and strategies to engage families and communities—and reduce, if not eliminate, barriers--through four essential principles: communication, connection, collaboration, and community Engage in frequent opportunities to reflect on your own assumptions and values, then collaborate with colleagues to co-create systemic practices and policies for devising, implementing, and assessing family and community engagement actions in your schools and districts We know inherently that family and community engagement is critical to the success of our students. Let Equity Partnerships be your go-to tool for breaking down the walls that for too long have limited all of us. "Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility and privilege. These authors have been first responders for decades by promoting Cultural Proficiency as a means to ensure equity and access for all. In Equity Partnerships, they identify the powerful and critical link of family, school, and community engagement to strengthen families, build community support, and increase student success." --TRUDY ARRIAGA, Associate Dean for Equity and Outreach, California Lutheran University, and Coauthor of Opening Doors
Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission
by Ana HomayounMoving beyond a prescribed path for success, Erasing the Finish Line highlights the essential skills to help each young person thrive in school and life For years, we&’ve been led to believe that great grades, high test scores, and college acceptance are key to a successful life. Yet our laser focus on these achievements leaves students feeling anxious, demoralized, and unprepared. What if we&’ve overlooked the critical skills young adults need to navigate an ever-changing world? What fundamental skills help young people adapt, persevere, and thrive? Academic advisor and early career development expert Ana Homayoun answers these questions and more in her accessible and solutions-oriented guide to transforming future generations. In her ground-breaking new book, Erasing the Finish Line, Homayoun flips the way we think about education. In this refreshing approach, Homayoun reveals new strategies to help each student develop their own blueprint for success, including how to: Develop a system based on executive functioning skills Build valuable social capital while fostering genuine connections Identify energy profile and how to recharge Expand perspective through immersive exposure Remain adaptable in the face of disappointments and setbacks Through a powerful blend of theory, strategies and storytelling from former and current students, Homayoun&’s layered approach to revisioning education will bring sharp realization to parents, educators, and policy-makers alike.
Eres extraordinario - Bilingüe
by Craig Johnson Samantha JohnsonCada niño necesita saber que él o ella es excepcional, amado y tiene un propósito. Padres de un niño con autismo, Craig y Samantha Johnson entienden que los niños que son un poco diferentes a los demás a veces necesitan una mayor seguridad de que Dios tiene un propósito increíble para ellos, no solo a pesar de sus diferencias, sino por ellas.En Eres extraordinario, el pastor Craig y Samantha usan rimas divertidas y dibujos coloridos para celebrar a todos los niños, incluidos los niños que tienen desafíos y dones únicos. Cada página de este libro se enfoca en una habilidad o circunstancia diferente, como el autismo, el síndrome de Down, diferentes etnias, tamaños y tipos de cuerpo únicos, limitaciones físicas, cáncer, adopciones y más. Y una carta a los padres al comienzo del libro animará a los padres y cuidadores y les recordará que no están solos.Los autores son los fundadores de Champion Club, un ministerio internacional de la Iglesia Lakewood en Houston, Texas, para niños, adolescentes y adultos con necesidades especiales. Joel Osteen, el pastor principal de Lakewood, es uno de los muchos partidarios conocidos de los Clubes de Campeones de todo el país.Eres extraordinario ayuda a promover la inclusión en escuelas, iglesias y grupos sociales. Este es un libro que los padres, abuelos, maestros de escuela dominical y mentores les darán a los niños que tienen circunstancias especiales, así como a los que no, como un recordatorio de que todas las personas son extraordinarias y que Dios nos llama a ser amables y atentos.Es un libro perfecto para las Casas Ronald McDonald, los atletas de Olimpiadas Especiales, los eventos de Joni and Friends, los participantes de Best Buddies, los grupos de apoyo a la adopción, las campañas contra el acoso escolar y las asociaciones locales de síndrome de Down o autismo.Con su mensaje educativo, divertido y edificante, Eres extraordinario recuerda a los niños y adultos que el mundo es un lugar hermoso cuando tratamos a todos como las personas excepcionales que son.
Ereth's Birthday
by AviFeeling neglected on his birthday, Ereth, the cantankerous old porcupine, sets out looking for his favorite treat and instead finds himself acting as "mother" to three young fox kits.
Ereth's Birthday (Poppy #4)
by Avi Brian FlocaThe fourth book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medal–winning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medal–winning artist Brian Floca, is available as an ebook for the first time! Erethizon Dorsatum—better known as Ereth, the self-centered, foul-tempered old porcupine—is having a birthday. And he fully expects his best friend Poppy, a deer mouse, to help him celebrate in a grand manner.But Poppy has gone off somewhere with her husband, Rye, and it appears she has forgotten all about it. "Belching Beavers," says Ereth, "I am not angry!" (Though, perhaps he is—and more than just a little.)Ereth knows his special occasion deserves a special treat—even if he has to get it for himself. And what treat could be more special than tasty salt? But the nearest salt is located deep in the forest, in a cabin occupied by fur hunters, who have set out traps to capture the Dimwood Forest animals. In one of the traps, Ereth finds Leaper the Fox—who, with her dying breath, begs the prickly porcupine to take care of her three boisterous young kits, Tumble, Nimble, and Flip. "Jellied walrus warts!" Ereth exclaims, but reluctantly agrees.Certainly this day is not going as he planned—and it's only just the beginning! Not only does Ereth suddenly have a rambunctious new family to take care of, but he's being stalked by Marty the Fisher, the one creature in Dimwood Forest who can do him harm. And Bounder, the father of the three little foxes, remembers all too well the nose full of quills he got a while back from the grumpy old animal who now fancies himself the leader of the den. He too sets out to show Ereth who's boss.Throw in an unexpected snowstorm, and all in all, it adds up to one birthday Ereth the porcupine is never going to forget, not even if he lives to be a hundred and twenty-two!
Eric & Julieta: Todos enamorados / Everybody in Love (Eric & Julieta)
by Gustavo Mazali Isabel MuñozEs el día de San Valentín y Eric está muy molesto. Todos parecen estar enamorados: su mamá y su papá, su hermana Julieta y hasta su gato. Lo que sucede es que Eric no cree en el amor, hasta que...In the latest Eric & Julieta book, love is everywhere, but Eric thinks he can live without it!It's Valentine's Day and Eric can't stand it. Everyone seems to be in love: His mom and dad, his sister Julieta, even the cat! The thing is, Eric doesn't believe in love. Until...
Eric & Julieta: Todos enamorados / Everybody in Love (Eric & Julieta)
by Isabel MuñozIn the latest Eric & Julieta book, love is everywhere, but Eric thinks he can live without it!It’s Valentine’s Day and Eric can’t stand it. Everyone seems to be in love: His mom and dad, his sister Julieta, even the cat! The thing is, Eric doesn’t believe in love. Until...Es el dia de San Valentin y Eric esta muy molesto. Todos parecen estar enamorados: su mama y su papa, su hermana Julieta y hasta su gato. Lo que sucede es que Eric no cree en el amor, hasta que...
Erik vs. Everything
by Christina UssNine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener&’s life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family&’s attempts to bring out his inner Viking. Can a worrier really become a warrior? In this silly, heartfelt, outrageously quirky novel for fans of Restart and Pay Attention, Carter Jones . . . why not be both?Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in: Avoid Stuff. Mostly, Erik&’s fierce family ignores or discounts him, especially when he tries to say no. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and Conquer all of Erik&’s fears. Will anyone hear him say no before it&’s too late? And will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless family? Erik vs. Everything is an adventurous, humorous, and heartfelt romp about finding your place, speaking up for yourself, and pursuing what you love . . . even when it scares you.
Erin's Child (The Feeney Family Sagas)
by Sheelagh KellyA struggling Irish family in nineteenth century England sets its hopes on a new generation in the third volume of this dramatic historical saga.England, 1875. The Feeney family has finally escaped the squalid slums of York. Though they have worked hard to rise up from poverty, they have not left hardship behind. The father Patrick remains a man of simple tastes, increasingly out of touch with his wife Thomasin&’s ambition to expand her business empire across Yorkshire. After losing their son, the Feeneys&’ hopes for the family&’s future now lie with their grandchildren. There is Rosanne, set to follow a rebel lover down a star-crossed road, and Erin&’s daughter Belle, gifted and headstrong but born with a disability. The family has faces many challenges before, but what happens next will test them all.
Ernestine, Catastrophe Queen
by James Patterson Merrill WyattWe all know and love Ramona, Matilda, and Harriet the Spy. Now meet Ernestine.Ernestine Montgomery is the kind of kid who gets things done. She's smart, prepared, and always knows just what to do. But there's big trouble brewing inside the walls of the rambling old mansion where she lives... and only Ernestine can decipher the clues that point in one direction-murder! Can Ernestine solve the mystery before catastrophe strikes?
Erotic Attunement: Parenthood and the Ethics of Sensuality between Unequals
by Cristina L. H. TrainaHeightened awareness of the problem of sexual abuse has led to deep anxiety over adults touching children—in nearly any context. Though our society has moved toward increasingly strict enforcement of this taboo, studies have shown that young children need regular human contact, and the benefits of breastfeeding have been widely extolled. Exploring the complicated history of love, desire, gender, sexuality, parenthood, and inequality, Erotic Attunement probes the disquieting issue of how we can draw a clear line between natural affection toward children and perverse exploitation of them. Cristina L. H. Traina demonstrates that we cannot determine what is wrong about sexual abuse without first understanding what is good about appropriate sensual affection. Pondering topics such as the importance of touch in nurturing children, the psychology of abuse and victimhood, and recent ideologies of motherhood, she argues that we must expand our philosophical and theological language of physical love and make a distinction between sexual love and erotic love. Taking on theological and ethical arguments over the question of sexuality between unequals, she arrives at the provocative conclusion that it can be destructive to completely bar eroticism from these relationships.
Erziehen nach Montessori für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Noemie d'Esclaibes Sylvie d'Esclaibes"Hilf mir, es selbst zu tun." Der pädagogische Ansatz von Maria Montessori stellt das Kind und seine Fähigkeiten zu gestalten in den Mittelpunkt und ermutigt Kinder, kreativ zu sein, selbst Wege zu finden und Entscheidungen zu treffen. Möchten Sie sich mit Montessori-Pädagogik beschäftigen und erwägen, Ihr Kind nach dieser Methode zu erziehen? Dieses Buch stellt Ihnen die Grundideen vor und zeigt Ihnen, wie alle Altersstufen, vom Säugling bis zum Teenager und sogar an Alzheimer oder Autismus leidende Erwachsene, von Montessori profitieren. Sie erfahren, wie man das spezielle Montessori-Material einsetzt, erhalten Tipps zur Schulwahl und vor allem, was Sie als Eltern tun können, um Ihr Kind zu begleiten und in seiner Entwicklung zu unterstützen.
Es Un Lugar Extraño, Inglaterra
by Jack StrangeEste pequeño libro describe algunas de las extrañezas que hacen única a Inglaterra. Comienza por el mismo idioma inglés y detalla hechos y anécdotas extraños relacionados a los deportes, los fantasmas y el amor inglés por la excentricidad -como el deportista que cabalgó desnudo. Además de presentarnos a personas extrañas, nos lleva de paseo por lugares no menos extraños. Por ejemplo, hay un canal que atraviesa el sur de Inglaterra, que fue excavado para detener a las tropas de Bonaparte en una invasión que jamás tuvo lugar. Está también el Gigante de Cerne Abbas, dotado de una impresionante masculinidad, al cual muchas mujeres acudían cuando deseaban convertirse en madres. El misterioso Stonehenge también tiene su parte reservada en este libro. Dada su extrañeza, algunas tradiciones antiguas no han sobrevivido a los tiempos modernos, como la venta de esposas, que alguna vez fue bastante común y que tenía lugar muchas veces con el consentimiento de la misma mujer. El libro se vuelve más serio cuando examina la epidemia de la cacería de brujas del siglo XVII. Para suavizar el tono, hay capítulos dedicados al llamado Club del Fuego Infernal y a los dragones ingleses. ¿Existieron en realidad? De Robin Hood a los asaltantes de caminos y contrabandistas, los relatos del folklore inglés se encargaron de transformar unos cuantos forajidos en héroes gallardos que nunca existieron. También le echa un vistazo a los bailarines de la Danza Morris y al famoso relato de Jack el Saltarín, quien quiera que haya sido. Finalmente, hay un alegre capítulo dedicado a los pubs, tan predominantes en muchos relatos ingleses y que hoy forman parte de la cultura moderna en todo el mundo.
Esa nueva piel: Sobre la maternidad, el duelo y sus alrededores
by Eugenia Tobal«Un testimonio sin imposturas, sin falsos paraísos, sin espejismos. Eugenia Tobal recorre su propia historia, la de su embarazo, su gestación, su parto. E incluye el duelo, esa contradictoria lucha entre la vida y la muerte que nunca imagino vivir de forma tan prematura».Sonia Fides «Dos meses después del nacimiento de Ema, mi madre murió, así que mi soñada y flamante maternidad coincidió con un duelo que en este momento presiento eterno. Sin embargo, qué mejor homenaje puedo brindarles a mi madre y a mi hija que reunirlas en Esa nueva piel, prolongando el encuentro entre las tres, escribiendo nuestro linaje con palabras que van a perdurar en el tiempo». Así anuncia Eugenia Tobal el "paisaje" de su obra. El dolor por la pérdida de su madre y la felicidad por el nacimiento de su primera hija están presentes en cada página con la sutileza de una banda sonora, una melodía suave, honesta, sensible, que resuena por detrás de cada tema que el libro aborda. La propuesta de Esa nueva piel es "demoler mitos y despejar ese suelo tan movedizo que pisamos en la maternidad" y, sobre todo, vivirla sin culpas, sin miedos y con la verdad. Para ello, la autora no solo comparte su experiencia personal, sino que además les da voz a especialistas y a otras mujeres que llegaron a ser madres de diferentes maneras. La voz emotiva, íntegra y delicada de Tobal fluye en cada página, avanza, valiente, por los territorios más espinosos -la maternidad, la muerte, el nacimiento, el duelo- y nos invita a celebrar la vida mirándola siempre de frente.
Escalate (Orca Soundings #6)
by Sigmund BrouwerTeam Retribution has been contacted by a teen who is being blackmailed into handing over secrets from the family business. Jace, with the help of his brother, Bentley, start to investigate and soon learn that the teen's family, like his own, is not what it appears to be. Jace, after learning he was switched at birth, then sets out to track down his birth family. The Retribution series is made up of six books, the original three, Burned, Exposed and Unleashed, and the three sequels, Terminate, Infiltrate and Escalate, by authors Natasha Deen, Judith Graves and Sigmund Brouwer. The RETRIBUTION series: "These interconnected narratives are page-turning reads, offering adventure, intrigue, and satisfying retribution. Jace, Josie, and Raven are fiercely independent, clever, and intelligent protagonists; each has a rich backstory and an engaging narrative voice that hooks readers from the beginning. Will appeal to a wide range of readers, including reluctant readers who need a quick hook." - VOYA
Escape
by June OldhamMagdalen has always lived in the shadow of her charming, wealthy father. Going to university, she thinks, will finally give her a life of her own. Then she realizes that her father is determined to maintain a grip on her life, that he will never willingly let her go. Desperate to escape the terrible secret they share, she leaves home. With her goes Greg, whose gentle concern leaves Magdalen confused and irritated.As they drive across the country, a friendship slowly unfolds. And as her trust in Greg grows, so, too does Magdalen's resolve to confront her father, and leave the past behind . . .
Escape
by June OldhamMagdalen has always lived in the shadow of her charming, wealthy father. Going to university, she thinks, will finally give her a life of her own. Then she realizes that her father is determined to maintain a grip on her life, that he will never willingly let her go. Desperate to escape the terrible secret they share, she leaves home. With her goes Greg, whose gentle concern leaves Magdalen confused and irritated.As they drive across the country, a friendship slowly unfolds. And as her trust in Greg grows, so, too does Magdalen's resolve to confront her father, and leave the past behind . . .
Escape '56: A Novel
by Richard PanchykA dramatic historical novel of escape during occupation and wartime and of starting life over in a new country.Escape &’56 is a novel based on the life of young Elizabeth Molnár (the author&’s mother) and her family as they lived through the harrowing days of the Hungarian Revolution. The book recounts the story of the inspiring student-led uprising and the shocking Soviet invasion that followed, leading to Elizabeth&’s perilous nighttime escape from Hungary through the border woods in November, 1956. Weaving historical fact with the accounts of his relatives&’ dramatic experiences, Panchyk&’s cinematic, fictional narrative feels both personal and universal. When the Hungarian Revolution failed, more than 200,0000 Hungarians (two percent of the population) fled the country, fearing for their lives and an even more oppressive regime than they&’d already endured. Elizabeth&’s adventure continues, first as a refugee in Austria, and then in the United States where she and her family start a new life with little money, few possessions, and almost no understanding of English. Escape &’56 is a gripping novel, filled with historical detail and incorporating recollections from the author&’s mother, aunt, and grandmother.
Escape From Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy
by Andrea WarrenAn unforgettable true story of an orphan caught in the midst of war Over a million South Vietnamese children were orphaned by the Vietnam War. This affecting true account tells the story of Long, who, like more than 40,000 other orphans, is Amerasian -- a mixed-race child -- with little future in Vietnam. Escape from Saigon allows readers to experience Long's struggle to survive in war-torn Vietnam, his dramatic escape to America as part of "Operation Babylift" during the last chaotic days before the fall of Saigon, and his life in the United States as "Matt," part of a loving Ohio family. Finally, as a young doctor, he journeys back to Vietnam, ready to reconcile his Vietnamese past with his American present. As the thirtieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War approaches, this compelling account provides a fascinating introduction to the war and the plight of children caught in the middle of it.
Escape Velocity
by Robin StevensonLou's dad has been addicted to painkillers since an accident left him unable to work. He's a good, loving dad, but kind of useless. Lou's mother, Zoe, a successful novelist, abandoned Lou at birth and showed no interest in her until three years ago, when Lou was twelve. Their relationship since then has been strained, but when Lou's dad has a stroke, there is nowhere else for her to go while he recovers. Lou struggles to find her bearings and figure out why her mom left her all those years ago. She is convinced the answers are in Zoe's fiction, but when Lou's grandmother, Heather, appears at a reading, Lou realizes she may have misjudged her mother.
Escape from Berlin
by Irene N. WattsGood-bye Marianne - As autumn turns toward winter in 1938 Berlin, life for Marianne Kohn, a young Jewish girl, begins to crumble. First there was the burning of the neighborhood shops. Then her father, a bookseller, must leave the family and go into hiding. No longer allowed to go to school or even sit in a café, Marianne's only comfort is her beloved mother. Remember Me - Young Marianne is one of the lucky ones. She has escaped on the first Kindertransport organized to take Jewish children out of Germany to safety in Britain. At first Marianne is desperate. Marianne speaks little English and is made to feel unwelcomed in her sponsor's home and, most of all, she misses her mother terribly. As the months pass, she realizes that she cannot control the circumstances around her. She must rely on herself if she is to survive. Finding Sophie - Sophie Mandel was only seven years old when she arrived in London on the first Kindertransport from Germany. She has grown up with a friend of her parents, a woman she calls Aunt Em, and despite the war and its deprivations, she has made a good life for herself in England with her foster mother. She has even stopped thinking about the parents she left behind. Now the war is over, and fourteen-year-old Sophie is faced with a terrible dilemma. Where does she belong?
Escape from Dark Places: Guideposts to Hope in an Age of Anxiety & Depression
by Ambra Watkins"Escape from Dark Places" tells the author&’s personal story of how she and her son battled anxiety and depression. The author takes you on a journey to answer questions such as, How big is the problem? Why is the number of those suffering trending upward? And how can we help reverse the trend and stop the stigma? The author takes a cross-disciplinary approach, drawing on history, psychology, science, and philosophy, to construct a viable solution. "Escape from Dark Places" provides the background and framework for change, with practical guidelines for engaging young people and their parents, grandparents, mentors, and church leaders in effective intergenerational dialogue.