Child Development

After 35 years as an education consultant, Rae Pica knows the importance of understanding the natural course of child development. In this collection, she keeps kids front and center as she provides thought-provoking commentary and actionable insights on topics such as the Common Core, the self-esteem movement, and standardized testing.

Trauma can result not only from catastrophic events such as abuse, violence, or loss of loved ones, but from natural disasters and everyday incidents like auto accidents, medical procedures, divorce, or even falling off a bicycle. At the core of this book is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, brain, and spirit—often resulting in anxiety, nightmares, depression, physical illnesses, addictions, hyperactivity, and aggression.

Parents have the privilege and responsibility to partner with God to release their children's divine destiny. Biblical wisdom, God's promises, and the passionate prayers of caretakers of children are change agents in the lives of these young giant-killers. From Bethel Church leaders and parents Bill and Beni Johnson comes this practical 31-day prayer resource for those who want to receive God's passionate heart for their children, pray daily for them, and model prayer with them.

Two developmental psychologists/language experts offer parents a powerfully insightful guide to how infants - even while in the womb - begin to learn language.

Sleepless nights, wailing babies, and defiant toddlers - these are universal issues for new parents. Now beloved pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton and his esteemed colleague, the child psychiatrist Joshua Sparrow, come to the rescue with these highly effective and affordable guides.

If you sense that your child is seriously troubled, you may feel bewildered, helpless, ineffective. How can you stop your child from throwing away his or her life? How can you avoid thinking that you've failed as a parent? In this newly revised and expanded edition of the classic guide Before It's Too Late, clinical psychologist Stanton E. Samenow explains how to break the useless cycle of blame and take corrective action.

In her groundbreaking first book, Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft coined the term gender creative to describe children whose unique gender expression or sense of identity is not defined by a checkbox on their birth certificate. Now, with The Gender Creative Child, she returns to guide parents and professionals through the rapidly changing cultural, medical, and legal landscape of gender and identity.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Great Courses: Como Criar Hijos Curiosos and learn about molding inquisitive minds.

A child’s brain development is fundamental to who he or she will become as an adult! Understanding how a child's brain works and develops is a vital factor in implementing ideologies and practices to help improve a child's cognitive functions. This helps them grow into adults fully capable of utilizing everything the brain offers. And since a child's brain functions are the foundation of their physical capabilities, this knowledge can't be understated.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, sabotaging your own success, or running from the parts of yourself you don’t want to face? It’s time to say “F*ck your shadow”—not to banish it, but to own it. In this raw, unapologetic guide, Harper Graystone takes you on a journey through the darkest corners of your subconscious, showing you how to confront your fears, integrate your hidden truths, and transform resistance into your greatest ally. With deep insights, practical exercises, and no-nonsense advice, this book will help you: Uncover the subconscious beliefs and behaviors that are ...

Edward M. Hallowell, MD, father of three and a clinical psychiatrist, has thought long and hard about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in. Now, in The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, he shares his findings with all of us who care about children. We don't need statistical studies or complicated expert opinions to raise children. What we do need is love, wonder, and the confidence to trust our instincts.

A young girl's life is shadowed by secrets and lies. When Willow arrives in the Allen household, curious things begin to happen. Who is the strange child dressed in outlandish clothes who refuses a mobile phone? What are the mysterious allegations that have been made about her?

In this important sequel to Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, author Lindsay Gibson offers powerful tools to help you step back and protect yourself at the first sign of an emotional takeover, make sure your emotions and needs are respected, and break free from the coercive control of emotionally immature parents.

In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give one's kids everything. Teaching them the difference between "want" and "need" is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to help kids become hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults.

DEAR PARENT OR TEACHER, We have four children and have been missionaries in Southeast Asia for the last twelve years. Three of our grown children have returned to America and are continuing to follow the Lord. Each child is active in a church; making a difference in this fallen world. My wife and I made plenty of mistakes as parents and thank God every day for the blessing of children who follow Him. Especially when we consider the statistic that over half of those who leave home as young adults also leave the church… forever. If you were to ask our children how they learned to follow ...

🔹 How can you give your child a mental edge in today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world? 🔹 What role does reading play in shaping memory, attention, and emotional intelligence in children? 🔹 How do nutrition, sleep, and screen time impact child brain development? 💡 In this practical, science-backed guide to raising emotionally intelligent, cognitively strong kids, you’ll discover how to nurture brain health from infancy through adolescence—whether you're caring for a baby, supporting a school-age child, or guiding a teen in the digital age. 📚 What You’ll Learn Inside: ...

Delve into the complexities of youth mental health. This comprehensive book covers the spectrum from neuropsychological development nuances to cutting-edge treatments for anxiety and depression in young people. Gain a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of child and adolescent psychiatry, presented in an accessible and engaging manner.

Parenting is tough especially when anger takes over. Maybe you never planned to yell so much, but the stress, the defiance, and the sheer exhaustion have you snapping more than you'd like. The guilt is real. The fear of what your child's future might look like if things don’t change is even worse. I get it. You love your child, but sometimes their anger and yours feels impossible to control. Maybe you're stuck in a cycle of explosive reactions, punishments that don’t work, and apologies that don’t stick. You’re not alone. The good news? There is a way out.

What makes for a successful investor? More important, what makes for a happy and meaningful life? According to legendary investor Jim Rogers, the road to financial success and the road to a meaningful life are one and the same.

Greta Eskridge, mom of four and unlikely porn fighter, knows that it's not easy for parents to start a frank conversation about porn. The fear of saying the "wrong" thing or worry about how to answer uncomfortable questions can prevent them from connecting with their kids, but avoidance isn't the solution. In this book, Greta will help parents understand how essential it is to push through the awkwardness and show them how to create a safe space for conversation while tackling the toughest topics with confidence.