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Working with Parents in Early Years Settings
by Ute WardThis book explores the ways in which Early Years practitioners work with parents and families to enhance children’s development, learning and well-being. It explores the need for close partnership working between staff and families, offers examples of good practice and encourages reflection and discussion of the issues involved. The book pays particular attention to the standards required to gain Early Years Professional Status but is of interest to anybody working in an Early Years setting or studying on Early Childhood courses.
Working with Parents of Anxious Children: Therapeutic Strategies for Encouraging Communication, Coping & Change
by Christopher MccurryChanging the parent-child dynamic to improve anxiety symptoms. The topic of anxious children is on the front burner these days, both among parents and mental health professionals, and its only gaining attention as more and more clinicians are presented with anxious kids in their practices. Anxiety symptoms--whether panic, OCD, phobias, social or separation anxiety--are one of the primary reasons parents seek help from a mental health professional for their child. And yet, parents may unintentionally reward or encourage the problem through their own behavior (overprotection on the one hand, punishment on the other, or avoidance of all possible anxiety-provoking situations). This book will tackle that very issue, exploring the critical parent-child "dance" at the center of child development and uncovering how, with the proper knowledge and tools at hand, therapists can guide parents in changing their dynamic so anxious outbursts are reduced and a child's confidence and growth are better supported. A range of techniques that therapists can teach parents will be presented, including how to "change the choreography"--the parent-child dynamic--and how to work with "goodness of fit", or temperamental differences between a parent and a child. Parent management training and parent-child interaction training strategies will also be provided.
Working with Parents of Young People: Research, Policy and Practice
by John Coleman Helen Richardon Foster Lester Coleman Stephanie Stace Kevin Lowe Nigel Sherriff Sarah Lindfield Kerry Devitt Julie Shepherd Cris Hoskin Debi Roker Louise Cox Amanda Holt Helen Richardson FosterThis book provides practical guidance for a wide range of professionals working with parents and families, answering common questions such as 'How can parents facilitate their child's transition to secondary school?' and 'How can families best communicate about alcohol?'. Drawing on the findings from years of applied research projects carried out by the Trust for the Study of Adolescence, each chapter focuses on a particular area of parenting young people - from monitoring and supervision to support for foster families - and each highlights the implications of research results for policy and practice. This book presents a range of approaches to working with parents and families, and discusses the effectiveness of techniques such as parent mentoring and involving young people in parenting programmes. Working with Parents of Young People provides a strong set of evidence-based guidelines for best practice and will be a key resource for all those working to support the parents of teenagers.
Working with People with Learning Disabilities: Theory and Practice
by David Thomas Honor WoodsA comprehensive introduction to working with people with learning disabilities, this guide provides the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and to help improve the quality of life of people within this group. Using accessible language and case examples, the authors discuss both psychological and practical theories, including: * person-centred and behavioural approaches * anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive approaches * systems theory * task centred approach * role theory. Emphasising empowerment and inclusion of those with learning disabilities, they relate theory to issues such as loss and bereavement, sexuality and social stigma. They also provide guidance for practitioners on social policy and legislation and explore crisis intervention, values and ethics, advocacy and joint agency work, making this an extremely useful resource for social workers, nurses, teachers care workers and others working with people with learning disabilities.
Working with Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders: Characteristics and Teaching Strategies
by Terry L. ShepherdThe book is about children who have been identified as having emotional and behavior disorders, those who have not been identified, those who are depressed and suicidal, and those who display aggressive behavior in the classroom. This book is a practical guide combining theory, best practices, strategies, and interventions and is useful for beginning teachers, seasoned teachers, alternatively certified teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators.
Working with Vulnerable Families
by Fiona Arney Dorothy ScottPoverty, domestic violence, marginalisation, drug and alcohol dependence are just some of the issues faced by many Australian families. Now in its second edition, Working with Vulnerable Families provides a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction to family-centred practice in Australia. It explores the ways in which health, education and social welfare professionals can support and protect children and their families. Fully revised and updated, with 8 new chapters, the book examines recent research and programs on relationship-based family support, harnessing 'resilience' and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. It encourages readers to 'think child, think family, think community' in order to promote the development, wellbeing and safety of young children and future generations. Each chapter features learning goals, local case studies and reflective questions to help reinforce and extend the reader's understanding. Written by a diverse team of experts, this is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners alike.
Working with Young Children
by Judy HerrThe book helps students prepare for a career in early childhood education. It teaches practical techniques to guide children through a variety of daily experiences in safe, educational ways. It also includes an overview of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of young children.
Working with Young Children
by Judy HerrWorking with Young Children introduces students to the fast-growing field of early childhood education. Students will develop skills for guiding children effectively while keeping them healthy and safe. Working with Young Children applies child development principles to child care settings. On-site photos enhance the inviting, colorful format. This text provides current health, safety, and nutrition information plus additional coverage of technology, cultural diversity, family stressors, and child care careers. · New sections address licensing rules and regulations in addition to historical influences on early child care and education. · New chapter-opening activities include Key Concepts, Graphic Organizers, and Reading Advantage pre-reading activities. · New features appearing throughout the chapters include Safety First, Focus on Health, Learn More About..., and Workplace Connections. · Expanded chapter reviews provide more Cross-Curricular Links and new Thinking Critically, Using Technology, and Portfolio Project activities. · Appendix now includes NAEYC's Core Values.
Working with Young Children
by Judy HerrWorking with Young Children introduces you to the field of early childhood education. The text begins by helping readers better understand young children and then progresses into developing guidance skills. Child development principles are applied to child care settings. You will also learn how to handle specific concerns related to infants, toddlers, school-age children, and children with special needs. All information needed to successfully earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is included. Readers prepare for the workplace by learning about licensing rules and regulations, different career paths, and safety considerations. Core values and principles from the NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment are highlighted in their own appendix.
Workouts for Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy: Exercises to Strengthen Your Practice
by Lorrie L. BrubacherWorkouts for Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy is a companion to Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy: Key Ingredients of Change (2nd ed.). Inspired by Deliberate Practice, it is filled with exercises called workouts first with couples (EFCT), followed by a series of workouts in that same skill or move with individuals (EFIT).The workouts are more than skill-drills. They are clear, tangible ways for the reader-practitioner to become emotionally engaged within self and in attunement with each client scenario and to strengthen their EFT muscles with the practice of each of these EFT ingredients of change. Part 1 includes workouts of ten micro-skills across a wide range of client scenarios, including diversity of racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, religious, neurodiversity, and other contextual diversity. Workouts with the five moves of the EFT Tango, from beginning of therapy to the completion of Stage 2 change, first with a couple and then with an individual, make up Part 2. The reader-practitioner has opportunity in Part 3 to apply the macro-intervention to Stages 1 and 2 change in their own lives, to explore barriers to following and deepening emotions, and to utilize a series of antidotes for typical EFT therapist challenges and goal-setting.Containing practical handles for the new clinician or graduate student wanting to integrate EFT into their practice, it is also stimulating and relevant for seasoned therapists and counselors seeking to sharpen EFT skills and develop confidence in the model with both couples and individuals.
Workshop Mastery with Jimmy DiResta: A Guide to Working With Metal, Wood, Plastic, and Leather
by John Baichtal Jimmy DiRestaJimmy DiResta has made a name for himself with his inventiveness and workshop skills, creating dozens of projects for YouTube videos and television shows such as Hammered and Against the Grain on the DIY network. In Make: Workshop Mastery With Jimmy DiResta, Jimmy and co-author John Baichtal teach readers essential workshop skills with over a dozen projects that explore everything from mold-making to CNC routing on to metalsmithing.Projects in this book include:Tool-drawer cabinetA chess setOne-sheet metal stoolA macheteCrowbar-hammer mashupAn electric guitar with a carved bodyYour own signA leather backpack
World Class: One Mother's Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children
by Teru Clavel&“An upbeat chronicle of [Clavel&’s] children&’s school experiences in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo…[offering] advice about vetting schools and enriching children&’s education.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“An intriguing volume on the differences in global education.&” —Library Journal A must-read firsthand exploration of why Asian students are outpacing their American counterparts and how to help our children excel in today&’s competitive world.When Teru Clavel had young children, she watched her friends and fellow parents vie for spots in elite New York City schools. Instead of losing herself in the intensive applications and interview process, Teru and her family moved to Asia, embarking on a decade-long journey through the public schools of Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. These schools were low-tech and bare-bones, with teachers who demanded obedience and order. In Hong Kong, her children&’s school was nicknamed The Prison for its foreboding facilities, yet her three-year-old loved his teachers and his nightly homework. In Tokyo, the students were responsible for school chores, like preparing and serving school lunches. Yet Teru was amazed to discover that her children thrived in these academically competitive cultures; they learned to be independent, self-confident, resilient, and, above all, they developed a deep love of learning. When the family returned to the States, the true culture shock came when the top schools could no longer keep up with her children. Written with warmth and humor, World Class is a compelling story about how to inspire children to thrive academically. &“Studded with lists of useful tips about choosing schools and hiring tutors, for parents who must advocate for their children and supplement gaps in their educations&” (Publishers Weekly) and an insightful guide to set your children on a path towards lifelong success.
World Made of Glass
by Ami PolonskyIris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she’ll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that’s off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she’ll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange? <P><P> In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS—and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself. <P><P> Critically-acclaimed author Ami Polonsky has crafted a lyrical, tender, earth-shattering novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
World Without End, Amen: A Novel
by Jimmy BreslinAdrift in New York, an alcoholic cop searches for meaning in his life by revisiting his past The department has taken away Dermot Davey&’s gun. After countless incidents of excessive force and on-the-job drunkenness, and one harrowing moment where he nearly killed a civilian, the New York Police Department has dumped him on the &“Bow and Arrow Squad&”—the home for alcoholic cops unfit to carry firearms. Without his pistol, Dermot feels like he&’s hardly a cop. As his marriage tanks, Dermot drinks, and considers ending it all. But everything changes when he learns about his dad. Dermot&’s father disappeared when he was a child, leaving Dermot&’s mother to raise him alone. Now Dermot hears word that his old man has surfaced in Ulster, the heart of the increasingly bloody Irish Troubles. Hoping to find redemption, he travels to Ireland to meet his father. What he finds is a war-torn, deadly place—a brutish, ugly city that is nevertheless no uglier than the darkness inside his own soul. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Jimmy Breslin including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
World of Baby Names, A (Revised)
by Teresa NormanOne of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and pronunciations, as well as the name's meaning, history, etymology, and derivations.
World of Made and Unmade
by Jane MeadMead's fifth collection candidly and openly explores the long process that is death. These resonant poems discover what it means to live, die, and come home again. We're drawn in by sorrow and grief, but also the joys of celebrating a long life and how simple it is to find laughter and light in the quietest and darkest of moments.
World of Reading Frozen Collection (World of Reading)
by Disney Book GroupYoung readers will love this collection of six Frozen World of Reading Level 1 titles featuring Anna, Elsa, and the rest of their favorite Frozen characters.
World of Reading: Disney Junior Ariel: Meet Ariel and Friends (World of Reading)
by Disney BooksFans of Disney Junior Ariel learn more about Ariel and her friends in this 32-page Level 1 World of Reading reader.Eight-year-old Ariel is a mer-girl who lives under the sea in magical Caribbean-inspired Atlantica with her family and friends in Disney Junior Ariel. This reimagined version of The Little Mermaid includes the return of her friend Flounder from the classic tale, but Ariel also meets new mer-friends. Ariel has a big voice that she is learning to use for good. This Level 1 reader is Lexile leveled to align the reader and text at an appropriate level of reading difficulty. The use of simple text and word repetitions helps lead emergent readers to reading success. Add to your World of Reading collection! World of Reading: Meet the FirebudsWorld of Reading: Mickey Friendship TalesWorld of Reading: Mickey Campy Camper DayWorld of Reading: Meet AliceWorld of Reading: Minnie: Spring at the Bow-tiqueAnd More!
World of Wonder
by Valarie KaurA picture book about a young child who learns to navigate the world with a sense of wonder and amazement, by activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur.Explore the marvels of the world with Wonder Baby!An ant on a leaf! A new friend at the beach! Wonder Baby says, &“Wow! Whoa! You&’re a part of me I don&’t yet know.&” Even when confronted with injustice in the world or unkindness at the park, Wonder Baby learns that wonder is the root of empathy and love. Wonder Baby chooses to love everything alive.With lyrical text by activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur and vibrant illustrations by Cynthia Alonso, World of Wonder encourages young readers to look at the world with revolutionary love.
World's End
by Erica VerrilloHave you ever been inspired to be more? Elissa used to daydream about being a princess. Now the reality of what it brings is clear: stiff, courtly manners, dresses like cages, tortuously high shoes, and betrothal to an aging duke to secure her father’s kingdom! Elissa wants no part of it and makes her escape to be with her devoted friends, who the King has no use for. But the unseen hand of the Ancient One once again guides Elissa toward a fate she does not wish to acknowledge—the culmination of the prophecy of the Phoenix! This bright and satisfying conclusion to the Phoenix Rising Trilogy includes riveting adventure, the testing of loyalties, and the return of two old enemies . . . not to mention surprising revelations for our heroine, Elissa—and her fans. It’s not to be missed! From the Hardcover edition.
World's End (Dormia)
by Jake Halpern Peter KujawinskiEver since returning from Dormia, Alfonso has enjoyed sleeping in a bed like anormal person. No more waking up at the top of a tree or the edge of a cliff. In fact,no sleepwalking at all. But then, while visiting France on a class trip, Alfonso feels that strange andfamiliar pull of sleep. Upon waking, he finds himself in the belly of a ship headedto Egypt. In his backpack are a few old books and a vial of medicine he stole whileasleep. Something is calling Alfonso back to Dormia. Perhaps it’s the Founding Tree? Orperhaps it's the man he sees in his dreams—the one who looks just like his deceasedfather? Whatever it is, Alfonso is powerless to resist.Storytellers Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski take Alfonso on another fantasticalquest to Dormia—and beyond—to a vast underground world that holds the answerto a terrifying message: Let me tell you of a dark shadow tree and the world's end.
World's Greatest Dad Jokes: Clean & Corny Knee-Slappers for the Family
by Adrian Kulp600+ squeaky-clean jokes for the whole family! This huge collection of side-splitting dad jokes will keep your family and friends giggling for hours. Even reluctant readers are sure to laugh along to these family-safe jokes on long car rides, family vacations, and around the house. Be sure to check out a bonus riddle section to stump those you love most! Jokes galore—The pages are packed with hundreds of wonderfully lame jokes, including pitifully corny puns, knee-slappin' knock-knocks, mic drop one-liners, and so much more. Colorful illustrations—Engaging illustrations make reading fun for any audience from 8 to 108. Giftable fun—A collection of clean dad jokes make this the perfect present for any dad or dude. Keep your family cracking up with this dad jokes book!
World's Worst Parrot (Orca Currents)
by Alice KuipersAva works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parrot from her great-uncle Bernie (whom she barely remembers), Ava’s carefully crafted world starts to crumble. The parrot, Mervin, is loud and messy and obnoxious. Ava’s brother thinks it’s hilarious to post videos of Ava trying to deal with the crazy bird. He even creates a profile for the two of them. Everyone wants to see more of Ava and Mervin. Suddenly, Ava is internet famous—in the worst possible way. Her friends think the parrot is gross and start acting weird. But then a new girl at school helps Ava see that this parrot might not be the worst gift in the world and that just being yourself is the best way to be.
Worldly Things
by Michael Kleber-DiggsFinalist for the 2022 Minnesota Book Award in Poetry&“Sometimes,&” Michael Kleber-Diggs writes in this winner of the Max Ritvo Poetry Prize, &“everything reduces to circles and lines.&”In these poems, Kleber-Diggs names delight in the same breath as loss. Moments suffused with love—teaching his daughter how to drive; watching his grandmother bake a cake; waking beside his beloved to ponder trumpet mechanics—couple with moments of wrenching grief—a father&’s life ended by a gun; mourning children draped around their mother&’s waist; Freddie Gray&’s death in police custody. Even in the refuge-space of dreams, a man calls the police on his Black neighbor.But Worldly Things refuses to &“offer allegiance&” to this centuries-old status quo. With uncompromising candor, Kleber-Diggs documents the many ways America systemically fails those who call it home while also calling upon our collective potential for something better. &“Let&’s create folklore side-by-side,&” he urges, asking us to aspire to a form of nurturing defined by tenderness, to a kind of community devoted to mutual prosperity. &“All of us want,&” after all, &“our share of light, and just enough rainfall.&”Sonorous and measured, the poems of Worldly Things offer needed guidance on ways forward—toward radical kindness and a socially responsible poetics.Additional Recognition: A New York Times Book Review "New & Noteworthy Poetry" SelectionA Library Journal "Poetry Title to Watch 2021"A Chicago Review of Books "Poetry Collection to Read in 2021"A Reader's Digest "14 Amazing Black Poets to Know About Now" SelectionA Books Are Magic "Recommended Reading" SelectionAn Indie Gift Guide 2021 Indie Next Selection
Worlds Apart (Everwood #6)
by Laura J. Burns Melinda MetzIn this sixth novel based on the WB's popular television show, Ephraim is accepted to Julliard and Amy visits the campus of UCLA, leaving Ephraim wondering if his dream school is worth being across the country from Amy.