Kids Development

Being a parent is the toughest job in the world, especially with the increasing number of negative influences and pitfalls facing our kids today, from childhood obesity and out-of-control celebrity culture to the dangers of the internet and credit card debt. Larry Winget has never been one to shy away from tough truths, and what he says here may well be difficult for some parents to swallow: we are in the midst of a crisis with our kids.

Neste livro completo, inteligente e bem trabalhado, a renomada psicoterapeuta Philippa Perry revela o que realmente importa e quais comportamentos evitar – a cartilha essencial para pais. Todos os pais querem que seus filhos sejam felizes, sem errar na educação. Mas como atingir esses objetivos? Em vez de mapear um plano "perfeito", Philippa Perry oferece um olhar geral sobre como desenvolver relacionamentos de qualidade.

Leading expert Dr Nick Fuller has outlined six principles that will allow you to create a research-based lifestyle plan for the whole family. By following them you will be able to help even the fussiest child establish a healthy relationship with food, exercise and sleep, ensuring they have a natural optimum body weight throughout their life, are full of energy and flourish.

Helena Andrews-Dyer lives in a “hot” Washington, D.C., neighborhood, which means picturesque row houses and plenty of gentrification. After having her first child, she joined the local mom group—“the Mamas”—and quickly realized that being one of the only Black mothers in the mix was a mixed bag. But spending time in what she calls “the Polly Pocket world of postracial parenting” was a welcome reprieve. Then George Floyd happened. A man was murdered, a man who called out for his mama. And suddenly, the Mamas hit different.

Children aren’t being taught nonverbal skills in the same formalized way they are taught reading and writing. Instead, they are expected to simply absorb these skills at school, home, and on the playground. But between the steep rise in screen time and the social leaning lost to Covid quarantines and school closures, many kids haven’t had sufficient opportunity to learn all the rules of nonverbal behavior.

Inspirational words on parenting from the beloved Fred Rogers, showing appreciation for parents whose children are grown as well as giving advice to those parents raising young ones.

Entitlemania is an epidemic. Well-intentioned parents across the country are enabling a ''me'' generation of children who lack the wisdom and satisfaction of accomplishment that only struggle and adversity can bring. A groundbreaking book, Entitlemania sheds important light on an increasingly pervasive social trend affecting children at every age - and at every income bracket. Entitlemania will provide practical strategies like creating boundaries, walking your talk, and allowing children to fend for themselves.

Adam rips parenthood a new one, telling it straight about what adults must do if they don't want to have to support their kids forever. Using his own crappy childhood as a cautionary tale, and touting the pitfalls of the kind of helicopter parenting so pervasive today, Daddy, Stop Talking is the only parenting book you should ever read.

This money skills for kids book age 11 and 12 helps tweens build confidence with real life money decisions before poor habits take hold. Unlike others, it uses relatable scenarios and hands-on lessons designed for kids. Ideal for parents, homeschoolers, and educators. listeners call this the best children’s money audiobook for tweens because it’s clear, practical, and age-appropriate. It makes saving money, budgeting, and financial literacy feel natural and builds long-term confidence.

Newly updated for 2023! Want to learn how to code in less than a day? This book was designed for absolute beginners – you don’t need any prior experience or knowledge. Written by the Co-Founders of The Tech Academy (learncodinganywhere.com), it serves as a perfect introduction to computer programming for anyone. This book utilizes Small Basic, an educational programming language developed by Microsoft. Learn Coding Basics in Hours with Small Basic is easy and simple, and it can be completed fast. The Tech Academy is a technology school that specializes in coding bootcamps. You can ...

Conscious Parenting is not about controlling our kids or who they become. Instead, it is about giving them a foundation that allows them to walk into adulthood with confidence, assertiveness, a deep connection to themselves, emotional and spiritual resiliency, and mental fortitude.

In Parenting ADHD Now!, Diane and Elaine combine their practical know-how and professional expertise to offer immediate, actionable strategies you can use to guide and support your ADHD child compassionately and effectively.

In this holistic approach, Dr. Michael Rich empowers you to guide your children toward smart and healthy digital choices with straightforward instructions and actionable advice that you can customize for your family's specific needs.

What is legacy, and how will I leave one? Betsy Armstrong asks herself this question after her forty-six-year-old mother dies with a list of regrets and her stepfather completely disinherits her. Alone, Betsy sets about building a life of no regrets: becoming a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete, quitting a cushy corporate job to lead a life of service, and overcoming a crippling fear of commitment to marry. Still, she’s always running from the grief she can’t escape.

That’s what sets this book apart. It celebrates that difference by providing multiple age-appropriate tips, tools, and strategies to help every kid out. From natural leaders to quiet, creative souls; from energetic little scamps to soft, sensitive doves…there’s an approach in this book that’ll work for them all.

Modern parenting is in a complicated place. By some estimates, fathers today spend seven times more time parenting than their dads did. And while there are a ton of parenting books, writer Stephen Marche says that most are aimed at women and are designed to make them feel like they are doing something wrong. Enter How Not to F*ck Up Your Kids Too Bad, an Audible Original.

Every parent wishes to see their daughter grow up strong and self-assured in her identity. Is your girl grappling with insecurities that hinder her from fully expressing herself? Does she face challenges in mastering her social interactions and making meaningful connections? Tierra Williams, an advocate for young Black girls’ empowerment, has poured her passion and expertise into Positive Affirmations for Black Girls, a vital resource for nurturing confidence, self-love, and motivation.

Misfit, truant, delinquent. John Robison was never a model child, and he wasn’t a model dad either. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of 40, he approached fatherhood as a series of logic puzzles and practical jokes. When his son, Cubby, asked, “Where did I come from?” John said he’d bought him at the Kid Store and that the salesman had cheated him by promising Cubby would “do all chores”. He read electrical engineering manuals to Cubby at bedtime.

Having a positive mindset will set your kids up for a more happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. In fact, having a positive mindset is one of the biggest keys to a happy life. Which is why it’s such a vital skill to teach your kids. This book shows you how.

In 2003, Diane Tavenner cofounded the first school in what would soon become one of America’s most innovative public-school networks. Summit Public Schools has since won national recognition for its exceptional outcomes: Ninety-nine percent of students are accepted to a four-year college, and they graduate from college at twice the national average.