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The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA, Grades K-5: Understand the New English Standards to Help Your Child Learn and Succeed
by Felicia DurdenTake the mystery out of Common Core ELA!Designed to be a set of national educational standards, the Common Core has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you're accustomed to traditional English courses, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why.With easy-to-understand examples, comprehension tips, and practice exercises, this complete guide help you understand:The reasoning behind the Common Core English Language Arts standardsWhat your child will be learning at each grade levelThe types of books and passages your child will be readingThe new requirements on nonfiction texts and the rationale behind themThe focus on finding evidence and formulating argumentsThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA: Grades K–5 will give you the confidence you need to help your children meet the new ELA expectations for their grade level and excel at school.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Math Grades 6-8
by Adam A. Wiggin Jamie L. SiroisTake the mystery out of Common Core math! The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by forty-five states across the nation. But if you learned math the "old" way, the new teaching methods--like tape diagrams, array models, and number bonds--may be unfamiliar to you. If you want to help your children with homework, you'll need to learn these new methods, which focus on critical thinking and conceptual understanding. With the help of experienced math teachers, you'll learn: What your child will be learning in each middle-school grade The rationale behind the Common Core standards Multiple new ways to look at math problems How to help your child with homework and studying The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Math: Grades 6-8 features examples and exercises that correspond to each standard, so you'll have the confidence you need to help your kids succeed and thrive in the new school standards.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Math Grades 6-8: Understand the New Math Standards to Help Your Child Learn and Succeed
by Jamie L SiroisTake the mystery out of Common Core math!The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by forty-five states across the nation. But if you learned math the "old" way, the new teaching methods--like tape diagrams, array models, and number bonds--may be unfamiliar to you. If you want to help your children with homework, you'll need to learn these new methods, which focus on critical thinking and conceptual understanding.With the help of experienced math teachers, you'll learn:What your child will be learning in each middle-school gradeThe rationale behind the Common Core standardsMultiple new ways to look at math problemsHow to help your child with homework and studyingThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Math: Grades 6-8 features examples and exercises that correspond to each standard, so you'll have the confidence you need to help your kids succeed and thrive in the new school standards.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Science Grades 6-8
by Laurie BloomfieldTake the mystery out of middle-grade science!The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you learned about science the "old" way, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why. With information on Next Generation Science Standards and practice exercises and experiments, you'll learn:The rationale behind Common Core standardsThe major scientific concepts your child will be learning at each grade levelThe new requirements for learning concepts and applying them in practical waysHow the Next Generation Science Standards relate to the Common Core Math and English Language Arts standardsHow to help your child with homework and studyingThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Science: Grades 6-8 will give you the confidence to help your kids meet the science expectations for their grade level, excel at school, and prepare for high school and beyond.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Science Grades 6-8: Understand the New Science Standards to Help Your Child Learn and Succeed
by Laurie BloomfieldTake the mystery out of middle-grade science!The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you learned about science the "old" way, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why. With information on Next Generation Science Standards and practice exercises and experiments, you'll learn:The rationale behind Common Core standardsThe major scientific concepts your child will be learning at each grade levelThe new requirements for learning concepts and applying them in practical waysHow the Next Generation Science Standards relate to the Common Core Math and English Language Arts standardsHow to help your child with homework and studyingThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Science: Grades 6-8 will give you the confidence to help your kids meet the science expectations for their grade level, excel at school, and prepare for high school and beyond.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Dealing with Bullies (The Everything®)
by Deborah Carpenter Christopher J. FergusonMocking. Namecalling. Physical aggression. These experiences are all forms of bullying that can wreak havoc on a child's self-esteem, safety, and general happiness. Both parents of bullied children and parents of bullies and are in a difficult situation: They want to protect their children and control their behavior without making the problem worse. Parents need a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to ensure that their children's education and quality of life are not compromised. This book helps parents learn to:Recognize the signs of bullying. Find out where bullying is taking place at school, at a friend's house, or on the Internet. Understand the differences between bullying among boys and girls. Teach social skills and assertiveness techniques. Communicate with the parents of bullies. Get support from teachers, counselors, and other school administrators. Handle bullying situations involving children with special needs. Written by Deborah Carpenter, a social worker and assistant principal, this guide gives parents all the tools they need to recognize the problem, treat it properly, and prevent it from happening again.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders: The information plan you need to see the warning signs, help promote positive body image, and develop a recovery plan for your child (The Everything Books)
by Angie Best-BossYou don't know what to do. Your once happy, carefree child has begun abusing food and fallen into a pattern of disordered eating that is literally taking her life. You watch in horror as she binges and purges, starves herself, compulsively eats, or takes pills and supplements. There is no such thing as a harmless eating disorder. Your child is in danger and she needs your help.Children with an eating disorder need their parents to be prepared, engaged, knowledgeable, and ready to do battle on their behalf. With the professional, accessible advice presented here, you can get the support you need.This guide helps you:Promote positive body image--at any ageInstill healthy eating habitsRecognize warning signsFind the right treatment optionsStay positive and encourage your childThis book provides an all-encompassing look at eating disorders--the symptoms, the causes, and the treatments--so you can feel confident about the steps you need to take to help your child overcome this illness.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence in Children: How to Raise Children Who Are Caring, Resilient, and Emotionally Strong
by Korrel KanoyPut your child on the path to success!A child's emotional intelligence has been shown to be one of the strongest factors in whether or not that child will be successful later in life. A child with high emotional intelligence (EQ) has good self-control, resilience, and empathy--all factors that help build a foundation for a more grounded, satisfying, and successful life.With The Everything Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence in Children, you will learn how to help your child:Improve academic achievement and behavior.Achieve mindfulness.Understand emotions.Empathize with others.Improve self-confidence.Build inner resilience.This hands-on guide shows you exactly how to promote core EQ skills in your child and provides you with all you need to help your children achieve their greatest potential.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Overcoming Childhood Anxiety: Professional Advice to Help Your Child Feel Confident, Resilient, and Secure
by Sherianna BoylePractical advice to help parents and kids cope with anxiety!All kids worry. But chronic worry can turn into frustration when it becomes the focus of your child's life. For some children, anxiety and fear are overwhelming and all-consuming. But with proper care and treatment, these kids can overcome paralyzing anxiety, learn long-term coping skills, and build resiliency. The Everything Parent's Guide to Overcoming Childhood Anxiety can help, with a hopeful outlook and expert advice on:Determining the causes and triggers of your child's anxiety.Understanding the difference between self-control and self-regulation.Finding the right treatments, including complementary approaches like nutrition, integrated therapy, and self-care.Educating and working with teachers and school officials.Assisting your child to create a confident, promising future. Best of all, implementing the practices found in this book can help you alter the course of your child's brain activity, changing beta high-frequency (hyperalert, fearful) brain waves to alpha (calming) waves. With this reassuring guide, you can rest easy knowing you have the information and resources you need to help your child feel competent, capable, and healthy.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline
by Ellen BowersFrom infants to teens-your complete guide to kind but firm parenting
The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline
by Ellen BowersA child talks back to her mother.A teenager starts slamming doors and giving dirty looks.A naughty toddler seems to enjoy the negative response he gets from his exhausted parents.When misbehaviors begin, they can quickly escalate into an uphill battle of yelling, tears, and resistance--on both sides. This guide is a reassuring and realistic resource for parents struggling to find a positive balance with their kids, featuring guidance on how to:Set priorities for children of any ageOpen the lines of communication both waysEnforce punishments that teach rather than tortureWork successfully with your partnerCultivate an environment of mutual respectWith short takeaways at the conclusion of each chapter, this guide is the only resource you need to cope with behavior issues and raise a well-behaved child!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline: A constructive approach to raising a kind, cooperative, and respectful child
by Ellen BowersA child talks back to her mother.A teenager starts slamming doors and giving dirty looks.A naughty toddler seems to enjoy the negative response he gets from his exhausted parents.When misbehaviors begin, they can quickly escalate into an uphill battle of yelling, tears, and resistance--on both sides. This guide is a reassuring and realistic resource for parents struggling to find a positive balance with their kids, featuring guidance on how to:Set priorities for children of any ageOpen the lines of communication both waysEnforce punishments that teach rather than tortureWork successfully with your partnerCultivate an environment of mutual respectWith short takeaways at the conclusion of each chapter, this guide is the only resource you need to cope with behavior issues and raise a well-behaved child!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys
by Cheryl L. ErwinPotty training. Violent video games. Dating!Raising a son is a wonderful adventure--but it can also be a challenge.You worry about your son's self-image, his values, his relationship with them--and with others. You want your son to succeed and grow into a capable young man, but how can you make sure that happens? This comprehensive guide shows you how to help your son:Strengthen his self-image and resist peer pressureIdentify and exhibit acceptable behaviorsBuild friendships and relationshipsSucceed in school--and beyondRaising a son is no easy task. But with patience, perseverance, and this guide, you can see your son through challenging times and take pride in his successful transition from boy to man.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys (The Everything®)
by Cheryl L ErwinPotty training. Violent video games. Dating!Raising a son is a wonderful adventure--but it can also be a challenge.You worry about your son's self-image, his values, his relationship with them--and with others. You want your son to succeed and grow into a capable young man, but how can you make sure that happens? This comprehensive guide shows you how to help your son:Strengthen his self-image and resist peer pressureIdentify and exhibit acceptable behaviorsBuild friendships and relationshipsSucceed in school--and beyondRaising a son is no easy task. But with patience, perseverance, and this guide, you can see your son through challenging times and take pride in his successful transition from boy to man.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Girls (The Everything®)
by Erika V Shearin KarresRaising a girl in today's world is more complicated than ever. How do you help your daughter navigate through her world of school cliques, confusing media messages, and pressures to be a "good girl"? Newly revised and updated, this guide gives you smart and comprehensive advice on the trials and triumphs of raising a daughter. Parenting expert Dr. Erika Shearin Karres prepares you for every stage, including:Handling tantrums, bad moods, and potty trainingDealing with cliques, bullies, and peer pressureCoping with puberty and menstruationKeeping up with texting, social media, and online relationshipsAddressing the issues of drinking, smoking, drugs, and sexEnforcing rules and disciplineDr. Karres shows you how to raise your girl with ease, skill, and confidence even in today's challenging world!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Mindful Children: Giving Parents the Tools to Teach Emotional Awareness, Coping Skills, and Impulse Control in Children
by Jeremy WardleMindful kids are less stressed, more focused, and much happier!Mindfulness means paying attention on purpose. This sounds simple, but it's not always easy, even for children. Kids face stress every day as they try to fit in with their peers, worry about grades, and struggle to sit still in a classroom. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Mindful Children, you'll learn how practicing mindfulness can help your child refocus attention to reduce anxiety, control emotions and behavior, and even improve grades.Being mindful will help your child:Become more self-aware.Control emotions.Empathize with others.Achieve academic and social success.The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Mindful Children uses techniques such as meditation and sensory awareness to help your child gain more self-control and be less stressed. You'll also learn how to use mindfulness in your own life! With repetition, these exercises will help your children to manage their own emotions and reach their full potential, now and for years to come.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Your Adopted Child (The Everything®)
by Brette Sember Corrie Lynn Player Mary C OwenDomestic or international? Baby or older child? A child with special needs? The number of decisions you will need to make when deciding to adopt can at times seem overwhelming. The Everything® Parent’s Guide to Raising Your Adopted Child offers all the information any potential or newly adoptive parent might need. Parenting expert and adoptive parent Corrie Lynne Player has interviewed hundreds of adoptive parents and presents a cross-section of age, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds to help you make the most informed decisions. This essential guidebook is packed with reassuring advice on how to handle the most common issues, including: -Questions to ask before adopting -Bonding techniques for each age group—from newborn to teenager -Adopting children with physiological or psychological special needs -Adopting outside your ethnic group -Navigating international adoptions -Fielding difficult questions about your adopted child’s birth parents -Helping your adopted child cope with feelings of loss and abandonment With this book by your side, you will bond with your child for a lifetime!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child
by Med Sarah Herbert RobbinsRaising a gifted child is both a joy and a challenge. Gifted and exceptional children can seem self-sufficient, but it takes more than intelligence to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Your child need your support and advocacy in school, in social situations, and even at home. This guide shows you how to encourage and foster your gifted child from birth to adolescence, including information on How to determine if your child is gifted Options for school programs and activities Dealing with perfectionism and stress Setting realistic and healthy goals for your child Ensuring proper socialization and friendship Coping with jealousy and bullying from other children Packed with useful and professional advice, this is a reassuring guide to help your gifted child grow, thrive, and develop his talents.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child
by Sarah Herbert Robbins MEdRaising a gifted child is both a joy and a challenge. Gifted and exceptional children can seem self-sufficient, but it takes more than intelligence to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Your child need your support and advocacy in school, in social situations, and even at home. This guide shows you how to encourage and foster your gifted child from birth to adolescence, including information onHow to determine if your child is giftedOptions for school programs and activitiesDealing with perfectionism and stressSetting realistic and healthy goals for your childEnsuring proper socialization and friendshipCoping with jealousy and bullying from other childrenPacked with useful and professional advice, this is a reassuring guide to help your gifted child grow, thrive, and develop his talents.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child: All you need to know to meet your child's emotional, social, and academic needs
by Robbins Med HerbertRaising a gifted child is both a joy and a challenge. Gifted and exceptional children can seem self-sufficient, but it takes more than intelligence to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Your child need your support and advocacy in school, in social situations, and even at home. This guide shows you how to encourage and foster your gifted child from birth to adolescence, including information onHow to determine if your child is giftedOptions for school programs and activitiesDealing with perfectionism and stressSetting realistic and healthy goals for your childEnsuring proper socialization and friendshipCoping with jealousy and bullying from other childrenPacked with useful and professional advice, this is a reassuring guide to help your gifted child grow, thrive, and develop his talents.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child
by Denise D. WitmerAs parents struggle with these questions on a daily basis, The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child helps put their fears to rest, providing them with professional, reassuring advice on how to raise a "successful" child according to their own standards. The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child walks parents through all emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of development. It's the first step in establishing realistic expectations, setting boundaries, and helping shape the mind of a responsible, well-rounded, happy young adult.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child
by Denise D. WitmerAs parents struggle with these questions on a daily basis, The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child helps put their fears to rest, providing them with professional, reassuring advice on how to raise a "successful" child according to their own standards. The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child walks parents through all emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of development. It's the first step in establishing realistic expectations, setting boundaries, and helping shape the mind of a responsible, well-rounded, happy young adult.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Successful Child: All You Need to Encourage Your Child to Excel at Home and School
by Denise D WitmerAs parents struggle with these questions on a daily basis, The Everything Parent’s Guide to Raising a Successful Child helps put their fears to rest, providing them with professional, reassuring advice on how to raise a "successful" child according to their own standards. The Everything Parent’s Guide to Raising a Successful Child walks parents through all emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of development. It’s the first step in establishing realistic expectations, setting boundaries, and helping shape the mind of a responsible, well-rounded, happy young adult.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder
by Terri Mauro Sharon A. CermakFor kids living with Sensory Integration Disorder, the world can be a scary place, full of potentially stressful experiences. Kids with Sensory Integration Disorder can howl in discomfort over the feel of a shirt tag or a sock seam on bare skin. They may find the sound of a whisper to be as loud and frightening as a siren, and may perceive the caring touch of a parent or jostling in the school lunch line as equivalent to an assault.The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder:Provides an in-depth definition of Sensory Integration Disorder and explains its effectsHighlights occupational therapy treatments and explains techniques you can use outside of the therapist's office to calm your childIncludes helpful advice for parents teaching their children how to deal with this disorder at school, home, and play, from childhood through adulthoodIn The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder, you'll find the answers you need as you search for ways to help your child. This reassuring handbook examines various forms of treatment and therapy, and provides professional advice for helping children with SID succeed in school, at home, and with friends.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder
by Terri Mauro Jenny L. ClarkIf your child has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder (SPD), you understand how simple, everyday tasks can become a struggle. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder, you can help your child learn how to reduce stress and minimize the symptoms of SPD. In this all-in-one guide, Terri Mauro provides all the information you need regarding SPD, including: An in-depth definition of SPD and its effects. The newest treatments, therapies, and diets. Techniques for use outside of the therapist's office. The latest research on physical causes of SPD. Advice for coping at school, home, and play. Your child deserves to live a life free of the difficulties SPD can bring. The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder gives you professional advice to help your child to manage sensory needs and feel calmer, happier, and in control, now and in the future.