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The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child: A positive approach to increase self-control, improve communication, and reduce conflict
by Ellen BowersSet boundaries and eliminate power struggles-without conflict!"I won't go!" "I don't care!" "You can't make me!"Every parent hears these words at one time or another, but if you have a strong-willed child, the arguments can seem never-ending. Fortunately, there's hope. The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child, 2nd Edition can help you put a stop to the endless cycle of battles with your child and rebuild a relationship based on love and respect-rather than conflict.This essential guide shows you how to trade in exhausting and ineffective punishment for techniques that can help you:Identify the triggers of combative behaviorsUnderstand strong-willed and spirited motivationsGive your child tools to develop self-controlLearn how your reaction can lessen-or intensify-strong-willed behaviorsCommunicate more effectively with your childStrengthen the family bond and create a safe environment Featuring a positive approach to discipline and including new ways to compromise and communicate with children, this all-in-one guide has everything you need to raise capable, happy, and agreeable kids!
The Everything Parents' Guide to ADHD in Children
by Carole Jacobs Isadore WendelA roadmap to a common--but complicated--disorder.Is there a cure for ADHD?What symptoms should you be looking for?Could your child be misdiagnosed?When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you want to do all you can to get the help you need to support your child. Unfortunately, the vast amount of information on ADHD can be overwhelming and leave you feeling frustrated, stressed, and powerless to help. But with the professional, accessible advice presented here, you can get the one-stop support you need to:Obtain and understand a diagnosisFind the right treatmentDiscipline your child effectivelyGet your child to focus at home and schoolStay positive, and encourage your childThis guide provides an all-encompassing look at ADHD so that you can feel confident about taking the necessary steps to create a better future for your child.
The Everything Parents' Guide to ADHD in Children
by Carole JacobsA roadmap to a common--but complicated--disorder.Is there a cure for ADHD?What symptoms should you be looking for?Could your child be misdiagnosed?When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you want to do all you can to get the help you need to support your child. Unfortunately, the vast amount of information on ADHD can be overwhelming and leave you feeling frustrated, stressed, and powerless to help. But with the professional, accessible advice presented here, you can get the one-stop support you need to:Obtain and understand a diagnosisFind the right treatmentDiscipline your child effectivelyGet your child to focus at home and schoolStay positive, and encourage your childThis guide provides an all-encompassing look at ADHD so that you can feel confident about taking the necessary steps to create a better future for your child.
The Everything Pocket Mom
by Vincent IanelliYour toddler has a meltdown in the middle of a store Your two-year-old is terrified to go to bed at night Your three-year-old refuses to sit on the potty When you're in the middle of a parenting emergency, you need answers fast. Luckily, this guide is the ultimate resource for time-strapped moms who need help--now! Inside, you'll find valuable information to relieve any "mommy moment," such as: Potty-training and bed-wetting Diffusing bad behaviors in public Encouraging socialization Proper nutrition and recipes for easy-to-prepare meals and take-along snacks Getting your child to sleep This handy guide also features more than fifty quick activities you can use to curb an impeding tantrum or entertain little ones when you're on the go. Packed with guidance ranging from how to stop hitting to helping ease separation anxiety, this portable go-to provides answers for any parenting problem!
The Everything Pocket Mom
by Vincent IannelliYour toddler has a meltdown in the middle of a store Your two-year-old is terrified to go to bed at night Your three-year-old refuses to sit on the potty When you're in the middle of a parenting emergency, you need answers fast. Luckily, this guide is the ultimate resource for time-strapped moms who need help--now! Inside, you'll find valuable information to relieve any "mommy moment," such as: Potty-training and bed-wetting Diffusing bad behaviors in public Encouraging socialization Proper nutrition and recipes for easy-to-prepare meals and take-along snacks Getting your child to sleep This handy guide also features more than fifty quick activities you can use to curb an impeding tantrum or entertain little ones when you're on the go. Packed with guidance ranging from how to stop hitting to helping ease separation anxiety, this portable go-to provides answers for any parenting problem!
The Everything Pocket Mom: Quick and easy solutions for all your parenting problems!
by Vincent IanelliYour toddler has a meltdown in the middle of a store Your two-year-old is terrified to go to bed at night Your three-year-old refuses to sit on the potty When you're in the middle of a parenting emergency, you need answers fast. Luckily, this guide is the ultimate resource for time-strapped moms who need help--now! Inside, you'll find valuable information to relieve any "mommy moment," such as:Potty-training and bed-wettingDiffusing bad behaviors in publicEncouraging socializationProper nutrition and recipes for easy-to-prepare meals and take-along snacksGetting your child to sleep This handy guide also features more than fifty quick activities you can use to curb an impeding tantrum or entertain little ones when you're on the go. Packed with guidance ranging from how to stop hitting to helping ease separation anxiety, this portable go-to provides answers for any parenting problem!
The Everything Potty Training Book
by Linda SonnaAs you may have heard, or are currently experiencing firsthand, potty training is one of the most stressful challenges of raising a child. From first introducing the potty seat, to using incentives for encouragement, to making the first diaperless trip outside the home, The Everything Potty Training Book provides practical, reassuring advice to help you survive this difficult period in a child's development. Parenting expert Linda Sonna, Ph.D., gives you foolproof advice on how to: - Recognize when your child is, and isn't, ready; - Become a "potty coach"; - Develop readiness skills; - Understand bedwetting causes and cures; - Handle nighttime routines; - Wean off diapers and pull-ups; - Prepare for extended trips; - Cope with regressive behavior. Packed full of scenarios for all occasions inspired by real situations, The Everything Potty Training Book will have your child mastering this important skill in no time, while at the same time keeping everyone's sanity intact.
The Everything Potty Training Book: Professional, Reassuring Advice to Help You and Your Child Through This Challenging Time
by Linda SonnaA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything Pregnancy Book
by Paula Ford-MartinYou just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that's with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news. Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on: Understanding physical and emotional changes Selecting the right diet for you and baby Understanding prenatal tests and screenings Choosing the best labor and delivery options Budgeting for the new addition to the family This new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. This indispensable guide gives you the inspiration, support, and advice you need to get through your pregnancy--and beyond!
The Everything Pregnancy Book
by Vincent Iannelli Paula Ford-MartinYou just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that's with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news.Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on:Understanding physical and emotional changesSelecting the right diet for you and babyUnderstanding prenatal tests and screeningsChoosing the best labor and delivery optionsBudgeting for the new addition to the familyThis new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. This indispensable guide gives you the inspiration, support, and advice you need to get through your pregnancy--and beyond!
The Everything Pregnancy Book
by Paula Ford-MartinRecognized for its reassuring advice, authoritative information, and easy-to-understand style, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition is the must-have reference guide for a happy, healthy, and well-informed pregnancy. Updated, redesigned, and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks moms (and dads!) to-be through the different phases of pregnancy and offers trusted information on how to:Understand and manage your physical and emotional changesMake the most of your monthly medical visitsStay active and select the right diet for you and babyReduce the risk of complicationsUnderstand prenatal tests and diagnostic screeningChoose the best labor and delivery options for youCovering every important topic from conception to delivery and beyond, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition promises to answer all of your questions, and more!
The Everything Pregnancy Book: All You Need to Get You Through the Most Important Nine Months of Your Life
by Paula Ford-MartinRecognized for its reassuring advice, authoritative information, and easy-to-understand style, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition is the must-have reference guide for a happy, healthy, and well-informed pregnancy. Updated, redesigned, and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks moms (and dads!) to-be through the different phases of pregnancy and offers trusted information on how to:Understand and manage your physical and emotional changesMake the most of your monthly medical visitsStay active and select the right diet for you and babyReduce the risk of complicationsUnderstand prenatal tests and diagnostic screeningChoose the best labor and delivery options for youCovering every important topic from conception to delivery and beyond, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition promises to answer all of your questions, and more!
The Everything Pregnancy Book: All you need to get you through the most important nine months of your life!
by Paula Ford-MartinYou just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that’s with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news.Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on:Understanding physical and emotional changesSelecting the right diet for you and babyUnderstanding prenatal tests and screeningsChoosing the best labor and delivery optionsBudgeting for the new addition to the familyThis new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. This indispensable guide gives you the inspiration, support, and advice you need to get through your pregnancy--and beyond!
The Everything Pregnancy Fitness
by Robin Elise WeissNow you can regain control of your body and prepare for the rigors of childbirth with The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book. Recent studies indicate that exercise during pregnancy can alleviate discomfort, increase energy levels, speed labor, and reduce the risk of complications. The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book walks you through specially tailored exercises for toning and strengthening legs, arms, abdominal muscles, and the lower back-the parts of the body most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. Also included are tips and expert advice for creating a safe fitness plan for each trimester, dealing with the strains of pregnancy, and relieving stress.The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book shows you how to:Assess your exercise needs and abilitiesExercise safely and avoid injuryEstablish a routine for walking, swimming, yoga, and aerobic activityCreate a program that enables you to lose weight quickly after your baby is bornThe Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book provides risk-free workouts to promote good health and well-being before, during, and after delivery.
The Everything Pregnancy Fitness
by Robin Elise WeissNow you can regain control of your body and prepare for the rigors of childbirth with The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book. Recent studies indicate that exercise during pregnancy can alleviate discomfort, increase energy levels, speed labor, and reduce the risk of complications. The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book walks you through specially tailored exercises for toning and strengthening legs, arms, abdominal muscles, and the lower back-the parts of the body most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. Also included are tips and expert advice for creating a safe fitness plan for each trimester, dealing with the strains of pregnancy, and relieving stress.The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book shows you how to:Assess your exercise needs and abilitiesExercise safely and avoid injuryEstablish a routine for walking, swimming, yoga, and aerobic activityCreate a program that enables you to lose weight quickly after your baby is bornThe Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book provides risk-free workouts to promote good health and well-being before, during, and after delivery.
The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book
by Kimberly A. TessmerThe Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book gives mothers expert advice on how to: - Know which vitamins, supplements, and herbs are safe to take- Manage pregnancy weight gain- Measure carbs, protein, fat, and sugar intake- Start baby on a healthy diet
The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book: What To Eat To Ensure A Healthy Pregnancy
by Kimberly A TessmerThe Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you break down all that confusing information about prenatal vitamins, calorie counting, and smart food shopping. From getting healthy before conceiving to staying fit through each stage of pregnancy, you can shape your eating and exercise habits to contribute positively to your well-being-and ultimately, your baby's. The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you design a well-balanced diet that's right for you and your baby, whether you're a teenage mother-to-be, an older expecting mom, or somewhere in between.With this engaging and enlightening book at your side, you can:Get the real deal on controversial foods such as fish, tea, wine, and cheeseAvoid harmful food additives and over-the-counter medicationsMake informed decisions in the supermarket and kitchenIndulge some cravings - and beat othersLearn the best ways to cope with the discomforts of pregnancyAssess which vitamins and minerals are most important during each trimesterand moreComplete with tips on prenatal care for your baby and methods for regaining your pre-baby figure, The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book is your complete resource for planning a healthy pregnancy from beginning to end!
The Everything STEM Handbook
by Rihab SawahProjects and experiments to inspire and challenge your kids!The STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) are top education priorities in the United States--and they are growing fields with a high demand for jobs. If you want to make sure your children are prepared for the future in these fields, here's how you can help: Make it fun! Expose them to hands-on, real-world, and fun activities so they'll become engaged, motivated, and successful students later on.Look inside for ideas and activities to stimulate your child's interest in these fascinating subjects, including:Racing juice cansSetting up a circuitObserving potato osmosisBuilding a mousetrap race carCreating a Cartesian treasure mapGoing on a geometry scavenger huntBuilding a bridgeExploring food chemistryWith easy-to-understand examples, problem-solving tips, and hands-on projects your family can create together, this guide gives you the tools you need to help your kids excel and foster a lifetime love of learning.
The Everything Toddler Activities Book
by Med Joni LevineYou can do both-with The Everything Toddler Activities Book! Written by experienced child-care expert Joni Levine, M. Ed. , this informative and fun guide shows you how to stimulate your child's development with age-appropriate, enjoyable, and educational activities such as: Communicating through rhymes and songs, Building social and emotional skills, Traveling by car or plane-activities to keep any toddler engaged and happy, Practicing movement and dance, Celebrating and understanding seasons and holidays. These activities and more are perfect for speeding your toddler's cognitive, physiological, and emotional maturity. So if keeping your toddler busy is a challenge-and it always is!-here's the answer you've been waiting for! Book jacket.
The Everything Toddler Activities Book
by Joni LevineKeeping toddlers happy and stimulated at the same time isn't easy - as any parent can tell you. But in The Everything Toddler Activities Book, parents find hundreds of exercises that keep youngsters smiling even as they advance their mental and physical growth. Designed to challenge their minds as well as their bodies, these activities include active play, art, and movement exploration as well as memory and discovery games, crafts, and nursery songs.Includes age-appropriate activities for:Going to the playground, park, and beachBuilding social and emotional skillsTraveling by car or planePracticing movement and danceCelebrating seasons and holidaysPacked with a variety of creative games to speed their cognitive, physiological, and emotional maturity, The Everything Toddler Activities Book is the perfect tool for parents looking for fun ways to stimulate their child's development.
The Everything Toddler Activities Book
by Joni Levine MedYou play with your toddler, but is she learning?You teach your toddler, but is he having fun?Now you can play and teach your toddler at the same time with this book. Written by an experienced child-care expert, this informative and fun guide shows you how to stimulate your child's development with age-appropriate, enjoyable, and educational activities such as:Making PuppetsMargarine Tub JellyfishDinosaur EggsFlower CrownsStory in a Bag Camping "Out"Plus rhymes and songs, holiday fun, and crafts galore!This updated edition also includes quick and easy activities for busy parents and new activities you can use to curb your child's tantrums. So if keeping your toddler busy is a challenge--and it usually is--here's the answer you've been waiting for.
The Everything Toddler Activities Book: Games And Projects That Entertain And Educate
by Joni LevineKeeping toddlers happy and stimulated at the same time isn't easy - as any parent can tell you. But in The Everything Toddler Activities Book, parents find hundreds of exercises that keep youngsters smiling even as they advance their mental and physical growth. Designed to challenge their minds as well as their bodies, these activities include active play, art, and movement exploration as well as memory and discovery games, crafts, and nursery songs.Includes age-appropriate activities for:Going to the playground, park, and beachBuilding social and emotional skillsTraveling by car or planePracticing movement and danceCelebrating seasons and holidaysPacked with a variety of creative games to speed their cognitive, physiological, and emotional maturity, The Everything Toddler Activities Book is the perfect tool for parents looking for fun ways to stimulate their child's development.
The Everything Toddler Activities Book: Over 400 games and projects to entertain and educate
by Joni LevineYou play with your toddler, but is she learning?You teach your toddler, but is he having fun?Now you can play and teach your toddler at the same time with this book. Written by an experienced child-care expert, this informative and fun guide shows you how to stimulate your child's development with age-appropriate, enjoyable, and educational activities such as:Making PuppetsMargarine Tub JellyfishDinosaur EggsFlower CrownsStory in a Bag Camping "Out"Plus rhymes and songs, holiday fun, and crafts galore!This updated edition also includes quick and easy activities for busy parents and new activities you can use to curb your child's tantrums. So if keeping your toddler busy is a challenge--and it usually is--here's the answer you've been waiting for.
The Everything Toddler Book
by Linda SonnaThe toddler years are an exciting and rewarding time, as your child learns to stand, walk, say words, and use the potty for the first time. Yet, along with all of these incredible milestones come all sorts of daunting parental challenges-from continuous cries in the middle of the night to the first boo-boos to erratic eating habits to public temper tantrums. What is a parent to do? The Everything Toddler Book offers professional advice on handling every aspect of your child's physical, emotional, and social development. With quick, easy-to-understand advice and positive reassurance, this helpful book provides frustrated-and often sleep-deprived-parents the quick answers they need to their toughest questions. Featuring true stories from the trenches and ample space to record developmental milestones, The Everything Toddler Book is an indispensable guide to enjoying these wild and wonderful years. It tells you how to: Prepare great meals toddlers will actually sit still for and eat; Provide comfort for teething and other common problems; Travel by car, train, and airplane with minimal hassle; Handle a child who refuses to listen; Toddler-proof your home; Buy the best toys and games to play; Get your child on a workable sleep schedule; Resolve jealousies among siblings.
The Everything Toddler Book: From Controlling Tantrums to Potty Training, Practical Advice to Get You and Your Toddler Through the Formative Years
by Linda SonnaA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.