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Too Much Slime!
by Frances GilbertIt's coming! SPLORCH! IT'S COMING! What happens when slime shows up on your doorstep? BLERB. Should you let it in?FLERK. Nope. Never open the door, or else...OH NO! The kids in this book opened the door!! Slime is everywhere! It's icky and sticky and gloppy and gunky. There's no hiding it. And now it's on the move, heading for the school, ready to take over the whole town! Well, it truly takes a village to defeat this flourescent menace. Not until every construction worker, cook, kid, and member of the marching band pitches in does the slime get divided and conquered...until one tiny blob is left, glerp, that fits neatly into a lunchbox. Whew! Well, that takes care of that, right? Phlop.Not since THE BLOB has a tenacious, tensile terror so paralyzed and terrorized a suburban landscape. In every town, in every home with children lurks this menace. With its hilarious deadpan tone and nearly as many onomatopoetic noises as The Book With No Pictures, this clever storytime hit will captivate children and grown-ups alike. Slime lovers, who are legion, will relish every glorpy word!
Too Safe for Their Own Good: How Risk and Responsibility Help Teens Thrive
by Michael UngarCanadian children are safer now than at any other time in history. So why are we so fearful for them? When they're young, we drive them to playdates, fill up their time with organized activity, and cocoon them from every imaginable peril. We think we are doing what's best for them. But as they grow into young adults and we continue to manage their lives, running interference with teachers and coaches, we are, in fact, unwittingly stunting them. Internationally respected social worker and family therapist Michael Ungar tells us why our mania to keep our kids safe is causing us to do the opposite: put them in harm's way. By continuing to protect them from failure and disappointment, many of our kids are missing out on the "risk-taker's advantage," the benefits that come from experiencing manageable amounts of danger. In Too Safe for Their Own Good, Ungar inspires parents to recall their own childhoods and the lessons they learned from being risk-takers and responsibility-seekers, much to the annoyance of their own parents. He offers the support parents need in setting appropriate limits and provides concrete suggestions for allowing children the opportunity to experience the rites of passage that will help them become competent, happy, thriving adults.In many communities, we are failing miserably doing much more than keeping our children vacuum-safe. They are not getting the experiences they need to grow up well. An entire generation of children from middle class homes, in downtown row houses, apartment blocks, and copycat suburbs, whose good fortune it is to have sidewalks and neighbourhood watch programs, crossing guards, and playground monitors, are not being provided with the opportunities they need to learn how to navigate their way through life's challenges. We don't intend any harm. Quite the contrary. In our mania to provide emotional life jackets around our kids, helmets and seatbelts, approved playground equipment, after-school supervision, an endless stream of evening programming, and no place to hang out but the tiled flooring of our local mall, we parents are accidentally creating a generation of youth who are not ready for life. Our children are too safe for their own good.
Too Scandalous for the Earl (Cranford Estate Siblings #2)
by Helen DicksonEnter a captivating world of Regency scandalFrom disastrous meeting…To explosive attraction! With her reputation ruined, Tilly must leave London! Only, her escape to Devon leads to a series of encounters with the insufferable yet dangerously handsome Earl of Clifton, Lucas. Though his first impression leaves much to be desired, time spent with the earl and his orphaned nephew reveals depths to Lucas Tilly never expected. But growing close to him comes with a price because it means revealing her scandalous past… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Cranford Estate SiblingsBook 1: Lord Lancaster Courts a ScandalBook 2: Too Scandalous for the Earl
Too Scared To Cry: And other true stories from the nation's favourite foster carer (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
by Maggie HartleyA heartbreaking and inspiring collection of true fostering stories perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Rosie Lewis. Contains previously published stories Too Scared To Cry, The Girl No One Wanted and A Family For Christmas - brought together in this heartwarming and inspiring collection for the first time. *****Maggie Hartley is one of the UK's most prolific foster mothers. This inspiring collection includes three heartbreaking, true short stories about the children who have passed through Maggie's care. TOO SCARED TO CRYWhen Ben and Damien arrive on Maggie's doorstep, the two toddlers are too scared to speak. More disturbingly still, their baby half-brother Noah is completely unresponsive - he doesn't smile or play or crawl. The three siblings have been conditioned to be seen and not heard, and it's up to Maggie to unpick what has caused this terrible void. THE GIRL NO ONE WANTEDEleven-year-old Leanne is out of control. With over forty placements in her short life, no local foster carers are willing to take in this angry and damaged little girl. Maggie is Leanne's only hope, and her last chance. If this placement fails, Leanne will be put in a secure unit. Where most others would simply walk away, Maggie refuses to give up on the little girl who's never known love. A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMASA tragic accident leaves the life of toddler Edward changed forever and his family wracked with guilt. Maggie must help this family grieve for the son they've lost and learn to love the little boy he is now. But will Edward have a family to go home to at Christmas?These heartwarming and inspiring short stories show the power of a foster mother's love, and her determination to help the children who come into her care.Note: These stories have previously been published as individual ebooks. True stories of foster care and adoption and one foster mother's attempts to help the children in her care heal from abuse, neglect and trauma.
Too Scared To Cry: And other true stories from the nation's favourite foster carer (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
by Maggie HartleyMaggie Hartley is one of the UK's most prolific foster mothers. This inspiring collection includes three heartbreaking, true short stories about the children who have passed through Maggie's care. TOO SCARED TO CRYWhen Ben and Damien arrive on Maggie's doorstep, the two toddlers are too scared to speak. More disturbingly still, their baby half-brother Noah is completely unresponsive - he doesn't smile or play or crawl. The three siblings have been conditioned to be seen and not heard, and it's up to Maggie to unpick what has caused this terrible void. THE GIRL NO ONE WANTEDEleven-year-old Leanne is out of control. With over forty placements in her short life, no local foster carers are willing to take in this angry and damaged little girl. Maggie is Leanne's only hope, and her last chance. If this placement fails, Leanne will be put in a secure unit. Where most others would simply walk away, Maggie refuses to give up on the little girl who's never known love. A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMASA tragic accident leaves the life of toddler Edward changed forever and his family wracked with guilt. Maggie must help this family grieve for the son they've lost and learn to love the little boy he is now. But will Edward have a family to go home to at Christmas?These heartwarming and inspiring short stories show the power of a foster mother's love, and her determination to help the children who come into her care.Note: These stories have previously been published as individual ebooks.
Too Scared to Cry: A True Short Story
by Maggie HartleyA digital short story from author and foster carer Maggie Hartley. Also contains a sneak peek chapter from Maggie's highly anticipated debut memoir, TINY PRISONERS.Brothers Ben and Damien are shockingly quiet when they arrive on Maggie's doorstep. They don't shout or play like normal three and four year olds. They hardly dare make a sound, so much have they been conditioned to be 'seen and not heard' by their mother and controlling stepfather.More disturbingly, their little baby half-brother Noah is completely unresponsive. He doesn't play, he doesn't smile, he doesn't crawl - he doesn't even cry. In a state of blankness brought about by emotional neglect, poor baby Noah is disconnected from the world. Maggie has never seen such a young life so affected before. Yet with time, love and care, Maggie gradually unpicks what has caused this terrible void. She teaches the children to play and laugh and to not be afraid to make noise. We see Ben, Damien and Noah take steps towards a positive future and their journey reaches a happy conclusion when they are adopted by a loving family. With love and affection, they are no longer scared to be themselves. They are free to make their voices heard.
Too Scared to Cry: A True Short Story
by Maggie HartleyA digital short story from author and foster carer Maggie Hartley. Also contains a sneak peek chapter from Maggie's highly anticipated debut memoir, TINY PRISONERS.Brothers Ben and Damien are shockingly quiet when they arrive on Maggie's doorstep. They don't shout or play like normal three and four year olds. They hardly dare make a sound, so much have they been conditioned to be 'seen and not heard' by their mother and controlling stepfather.More disturbingly, their little baby half-brother Noah is completely unresponsive. He doesn't play, he doesn't smile, he doesn't crawl - he doesn't even cry. In a state of blankness brought about by emotional neglect, poor baby Noah is disconnected from the world. Maggie has never seen such a young life so affected before. Yet with time, love and care, Maggie gradually unpicks what has caused this terrible void. She teaches the children to play and laugh and to not be afraid to make noise. We see Ben, Damien and Noah take steps towards a positive future and their journey reaches a happy conclusion when they are adopted by a loving family. With love and affection, they are no longer scared to be themselves. They are free to make their voices heard.
Too Scared to Sleep (Sweet Valley Twins #97)
by Jamie Suzanne Francine PascalThe Wakefield twins and their friends from Sweet Valley Middle School love babysitting for the Riccolis. Until little Juliana Riccoli starts having horrible nightmares. One night she wakes up crying, saying a monster attacked her. The twins tell her that bad dreams aren't real, but Elizabeth is secretly afraid. If the monster isn't real, why does Juliana have deep scratches in her back?
Too Soon for Jeff (True-to-Life Series from Hamilton High)
by Marilyn ReynoldsJeff Browning is a talented debater who stands a solid chance of winning a scholarship to the college of his dreams. When Christy, his girlfriend, announces that she is pregnant and plans to keep the baby, Jeff is forced to accept that he must face the consequences of his actions. Ready or not, Jeff is going to be a father and his life is being changed forever. This story of a reluctant teenage father was unanimously selected by ALA for 1995 Best Books for Young Adults list.
Too Tired to Fight: 13 Essential Conflicts Parents Must Have to Keep Their Relationship Strong
by Stephen Mitchell Erin MitchellHow couples with kids can transform 13 common relationship fights into closer connection, from popular Instagram counselors Erin and Stephen Mitchell (@couples.counseling.for.parents).Parenting changes a couple&’s relationship in fundamental ways, but most parents are too exhausted from the demands of life, work, and engaging their kids to prioritize their relationship. This can lead to repeated conflict and an overwhelming sense of anxiety, anger, hurt, and loneliness…just when you need your partner&’s support the most. The good news: conflict is actually a sign that you are trying to connect with your partner—you&’re just stuck in an old pattern of communication.In Too Tired to Fight, Erin and Stephen Mitchell use their 20-plus years of counseling experience to walk couples through the 13 conflicts that are not just normal but necessary to keep a partnership strong once kids enter the picture, including: The &“Your Parenting Is Wrong&” ConflictThe &“I&’m More Tired Than You&” Conflict The &“Stop Choosing Your Family Over Ours&” Conflict The &“Sex Life? What Sex Life?&” Conflict In each scenario, they show how this conflict plays out—and offer scripts, questions for reflection, and their tried-and-true Conflict to Connection Equation that couples can use in the moment to communicate true repair and resolution. Their secret: by expressing your feelings and intentionally listening to your partner—not just venting or reacting to your stress-response system—you can work through the &“pain points&” of parenthood together and actually make your relationship happier and healthier as a result.
Too Young to be a Mum: Can Jess learn to be a good mummy, when she is only a child herself? (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
by Maggie HartleyWhen sixteen-year-old Jess arrives on foster carer Maggie Hartley's doorstep with her newborn son Jimmy, she has nowhere else to go.Arriving straight from the hospital having just given birth, Jess is like a rabbit caught in the headlights. Scared, alone, and practically a child herself, she is overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a newborn without the support of a loving family or her beloved boyfriend. With social services threatening to take baby Jimmy into care, Jess knows that Maggie is her only chance of keeping her son.Maggie can see that Jess loves her boyfriend and wants to be a good mother to her son. Can Maggie help Jess learn to become a mum? Will the family ever be allowed to live together?
Too Young to be a Mum: Can Jess learn to be a good mummy, when she is only a child herself? (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
by Maggie HartleyWhen sixteen-year-old Jess arrives on foster carer Maggie Hartley's doorstep with her newborn son Jimmy, she has nowhere else to go.Arriving straight from the hospital having just given birth, Jess is like a rabbit caught in the headlights. Scared, alone, and practically a child herself, she is overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a newborn without the support of a loving family or her beloved boyfriend. With social services threatening to take baby Jimmy into care, Jess knows that Maggie is her only chance of keeping her son.Maggie can see that Jess loves her boyfriend and wants to be a good mother to her son. Can Maggie help Jess learn to become a mum? Will the family ever be allowed to live together?Read by Penny MacDonald(p) Orion Publishing Group 2017
Took Graphic Novel: A Ghost Story
by Mary Downing Hahn Scott PetersonDaniel doesn’t believe the woods behind his new home are haunted by an evil witch and her terrifying beast. But then his little sister disappears . . . and it’s up to him to find her. This chilling graphic-novel version of Mary Downing Hahn’s popular page-turner will thrill readers who love spooky stories.They say that a ghost witch lives in the woods, up on the hill. They say her companion has a pig skull for a face and stands taller than a man, his skeleton gleaming in the moonlight. They say that the witch takes young girls, and no one ever sees them again.Daniel doesn’t believe the stories. He figures the kids on the bus are just trying to scare him since he’s new. Still, he wishes his family had never moved here—their house is a wreck, Mom and Dad keep fighting, and his little sister, Erica, spends most of her time talking to her creepy doll.But when Erica disappears into the woods one day, Daniel knows something is terribly wrong. Has she been “took”?For more spooky graphic novels from Mary Downing Hahn, check out Wait Till Helen Comes, All the Lovely Bad Ones, and The Old Willis Place!
Took: A Ghost Story
by Mary Downing Hahn"Folks say Old Auntie takes a girl and keeps her fifty years--then lets her go and takes another one." Thirteen-year-old Daniel Anderson doesn't believe Brody Mason's crazy stories about the ghost witch who lives up on Brewster's Hill with Bloody Bones, her man-eating razorback hog. He figures Brody's probably just trying to scare him since he's the new kid . . . a "stuck-up snot" from Connecticut. But Daniel's seven-year-old sister Erica has become more and more withdrawn, talking to her lookalike doll. When she disappears into the woods one day, he knows something is terribly wrong. Did the witch strike? Has Erica been "took"?
Tools for Ethical Thinking and Practice in Family Life Education (Third Edition)
by National Council on Family RelationsThis popular NCFR publication is useful for teaching about professional ethics in the classroom as well as a resource for practicing family professionals. This third edition includes a new article, The Domains of Family Practice Model: A Summary of Its Development and Purpose, which is a condensed version of the ground-breaking article, Reconceptualizing the Domain and Boundaries of Family Life Education that appeared in the October 11 issue of Family Relations. Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Studies. The Domains article replaces the Levels of Family Involvement Model article that appeared in previous editions. The third edition also includes an article on Professional Ethics and Practice and Family Life Education Content Areas: Content and Practice Guidelines which combines content from the University and College Curriculum Guidelines, the FLE Lifespan Framework and the CFLE Exam Content Outline into one document. The updated ethical thinking and practice guidelines developed by the Minnesota Council on Family Relations includes a helpful case study process.
Top 100 Baby Purees: 100 Quick and Easy Meals for a Healthy and Happy B
by Annabel KarmelThis essential collection of best-ever purees by British TV personality and children&’s nutrition expert Annabel Karmel features 100 quick and easy recipes that will make for a healthy and happy baby—all the recipes are suitable for babies aged six months and above, and are so tasty you will want to eat them yourself!Babies grow more rapidly in their first year than at any other time in their lives, so how you feed your newborn will be one of the most important decisions you make for your new baby. Making your own baby food is not only more economical than buying commercial brands, it also assures that your child consumes only the freshest, top-quality ingredients. British television personality and children's nutrition expert Annabel Karmel's essential collection of best-ever purees grants new parents their wish: one hundred quick and easy recipes that will make for a healthy and happy baby. From first tastes and weaning, right through to meals for older babies, all the recipes are suitable for children aged six months and older. And with all these fruit and vegetable favorites, and innovative fish, meat, and chicken purees, the dishes are so tasty you will want to eat them yourself! In addition to easy and delicious recipes, Top 100 Baby Purees also includes information on: -Weaning your baby and transitioning to solid foods -Food allergies -Time-saving food preparation tips -Freezing and reheating your homemade baby food -Tricks on finding the hidden nutrition in everyday foods Featuring a preface by Dr. Michel Cohen, New York pediatrician and author of The New Basics: A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent
Top 100 Finger Foods: 100 Recipes for a Healthy, Happy Child
by Annabel KarmelFollowing up on her hit bestseller Top 100 Baby Purees, Annabel Karmel presents Top 100 Finger Foods, a scrumptious guide to creating tasty tidbits that young children can really sink their teeth (or gums!) into. By the age of nine months, many babies are ready and eager to start feeding themselves. Although they might not be able to handle a spoon, children of this age can master the art of eating on their own -- as long as the food they're served is right-sized! Finger foods are the perfect solution. This essential collection is packed with tempting, nourishing recipes for babies and older children -- from French Toast Fingers and Mini Chicken Sliders to Tuna Muffin Melts and Salad Lollipops -- helping you safely introduce new tastes and textures to your baby and ensuring that your child is healthy, happy, and content. In Top 100 Finger Foods you will find: Delicious options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert Creative ideas for making hearty meals finger-friendly Important information on choking prevention and soothing suggestions for your teething little one Quick and easy recipes, using basic ingredients, that your child can prepare with you Packed with wholesome fruits and vegetables, and innovative fish, meat, and chicken creations, Top 100 Finger Foods will satisfy the appetites of growing children -- and with dishes so tasty, parents will want to join in the fun, too. Eating with your hands has never been so delicious and nutritious!
Top 100 Pasta Dishes
by Annabel KarmelWho doesn't love pasta? For most kids--and their parents--pasta is the best food in the world. It's tasty and nutritious, it's easy, quick, and economical to cook--and, even better, it comes in lots of fun shapes! Here is Annabel's ultimate collection of one hundred pasta dishes, with a section for babies (it's a good way to introduce texture) and toddlers (it's great for fussy eaters), plus a huge variety of quick and easy recipes that older children will enjoy and that will become family favorites! Filled with color photos, simple instructions, and clear notes on cooking and preparation times, plus symbols throughout to show which recipes are suitable for babies and younger children, and which recipes are suitable for freezing, this is the ultimate pasta cookbook for families everywhere. With Annabel's help, dinnertime can finally be fuss free!super-picky toddlers; and more for bigger kids. But the recipes in this collection aren't just for kids--grown-ups will love them, too. With Annabel's use of meat, beans, fish, and vegetables, there's no need to cook separately for the bigs and the littles--everyone can enjoy the same family meal together. Tasty, nutritious, quick, and economical, the recipes in Top 100 Pasta Dishes will make the perfect addition to any family's mealtime rotation.
Top 100 Pasta Dishes: Easy Everyday Recipes That Children Will Love
by Annabel KarmelWho doesn't love pasta? For most kids--and their parents--pasta is the best food in the world. It's tasty and nutritious, it's easy, quick, and economical to cook--and, even better, it comes in lots of fun shapes! Here is Annabel's ultimate collection of one hundred pasta dishes, with a section for babies (it's a good way to introduce texture) and toddlers (it's great for fussy eaters), plus a huge variety of quick and easy recipes that older children will enjoy and that will become family favorites! Filled with color photos, simple instructions, and clear notes on cooking and preparation times, plus symbols throughout to show which recipes are suitable for babies and younger children, and which recipes are suitable for freezing, this is the ultimate pasta cookbook for families everywhere. With Annabel's help, dinnertime can finally be fuss free!
Top Dog (The Chocolate Lab #3)
by Eric LuperRevenge is sweet as a boy and his puppies fight to save the family candy business in this pawtastic romp from the author of Tug-of-War.Mason and Hannah Cabot have their hands full with Labrador pups Cocoa, Nilla, and Licorice. Keeping chocolate away from candy-crazy Cocoa is practically a full-time job! But when a rival candy company tries to put the Cabots’ chocolate shop out of business, Mason knows he’s got another job to do. He isn’t about to let some big corporation steal their recipes, take their customers, or mess with their puppies. This means war!
Top Story (Front Desk)
by Kelly YangThe New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Mia Tang is at the top of her game!She’s spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco’s Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it’s the place to find a great story—one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco . . .1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion?2. Lupe’s thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend?3. Jason’s crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless…and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason—gulp—that she has a crush on him?Even for the best writers, it’s not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell top story, it’s Mia Tang!
Top Tips for Asperger Students
by Rosemary MartinLeaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidelines and invaluable advice for every student on the Autism Spectrum as he or she thinks about, and plans for, entry into student life. Packed with tried and tested methods for coping and succeeding away from home that cover every aspect of student life, this book focuses on the particular needs of people with AS - from how to get up on time for lectures, to the art of living with other people and attending to the basics of personal hygiene - and encourages everyone to make the most of student life in a style that suits them. Handy hints and tips reassure the reader that going to college is a big deal for every student, regardless of whether or not they are on the autism spectrum. This friendly and useful book is an absolute must for any student on the spectrum about to begin a university or college degree.
Top Tips for Bottle-feeding
by Clare Byam-CookThe invaluable advice from Clare Byam-Cook's bestselling guide What To Expect When You're Breast-feeding...and What If Your Can't? is now available in a handy book of tips.Clear and concise, Top Tips for Bottle-feeding offers constructive advice for mothers who are unable to breast-feed, as well as handy tips on how to wean your breast-fed baby onto a bottle. This book is packed full of simple information for safe and healthy bottle-feeding, including:- How to choose the right formula and bottle for your baby- Advice on sterilising bottles and other equipment- Guidance on how to recognise whether your baby is getting enough nourishment- What to do if your breast-fed baby won't take a bottle
Top Tips for Breast Feeding
by Clare Byam-CookMore and more mothers are choosing to breast-feed their babies. But while some women take to breast-feeding like a duck to water, others find it more difficult and need help to get started.The invaluable advice from Clare Byam-Cook's excellent guide What To Expect When You're Breast-feeding...and What If Your Can't? is now available in a handy and concise book of tips. Top Tips for Breast-feeding offers simple, reassuring advice that will make the experience easier and more enjoyable for both you and your baby. With handy tips on:- How to prepare for breast-feeding- What to expect in the early stages- How to overcome common problems
Top Tips for New Grandparents: Practical Advice for First-Time Grandparents
by Louise BatyBecoming a grandparent is one of life’s true joys, but your new role comes with a lot to think about! This handy book is packed with simple tips and advice, from bonding with the little ones to supporting the new parents, to guide you through those magical first steps with the newest members of your family.