Parenting School

There's nothing worse than going into something blindfolded and clueless about what to expect, and raising a child is no different. The anxiety, tension, and self-doubt can be overwhelming, but when you have the info in your hands, you'll be more relaxed and equipped to handle different stages and phases with poise. Luckily, this guide covers all the bases of child development, from milestones and temperament to emotional, physical, and mental growth and everything in between – say goodbye to being caught off guard!

From the creator of Baby Sideburns and I Heart My Little A-Holes (and the creator of two kids who once were little a-holes but are slowly turning into awesome human beings), Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A-Holes is a hilariously honest parenting guide written by a regular mom who doesn’t always know WTF she’s doing. Just like you.

There are many moments of joy in our relationships with our children: but what about those times we’re faced with defiance, disruption and seemingly endless cycles of negativity? From everyday frustrations to more extreme manifestations, these behaviours may present differently but they are all rooted in one common thread: a need for emotional safety. Marie Gentles draws on her decades of expertise supporting children across the behavioural spectrum, along with their parents and teachers, to show us how to establish positive relationships that bring out the best in our children.

Este manual invaluable usa la Pirámide para padres de los años Increíbles como plan arquitectónico o de construcción, proveyéndolos con herrmaientas específicas que ayudan a prevenir problemas de comportamiento y promueven la competencia social, emocional, y académica, y estilos saludables de vida en los niños. El libro ayuda a los padres a construir una relación fundamental fuerte y positiva, además de usar herramientas de disciplina respetuosas par reducir ciertos problemas de conducta.

Angela Elwell Hunt has worked with middle schoolers for 20 years, but it's her parenting experience that qualifies her as an expert on tweens. With humor and compassion she offers support to parents of children who are at that awkward stage between childhood and adolescence. Hunt does a thorough job of describing the problems, circumstances, and situations affecting children of middle school age--everything from academics to zits. Hunt maints that tweens need special attention because today's children are growing up faster than yesterday's. Parents need to give firm guidance to counteract ...

Are you tired of battling screens for your child’s attention? Do you long for meaningful conversations instead of quiet dinners spent glued to devices? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, parenting feels like an uphill struggle against the pull of social media, online gaming, and endless scrolling. But here’s the truth—technology isn’t the enemy. The real challenge is finding balance.

Tired of losing the war between your child and homework? Homework time is stressful for both you and your child. After a long day, who wants to struggle and fight just to get a few pieces of homework done?! The time for battling your child has come to an end! In this digital book, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to finally win the homework war in your home. The strategies in this book have been proven to work with children in grades Pre-K to 12th and can be deployed for battle every school year as needed! This digital book was written by Mercedes Samudio, LCSW. She has been ...

We medicate, discipline, suspend, and expel our boys from school at quadruple the rate of girls. We let double the number of boys drop out of high school than girls, and of those boys who do graduate, they are far more likely than their sisters to be illiterate, to fail to go to college, or to drop out of college if they do go. Swagger is a wakeup call for parents about the real world our boys inhabit right now, but it offers solutions as well. This audiobook is packed with research-proven, parent-tested, practical solutions.

Imagine your children coming to you, looking for ways to contribute to household chores, being more helpful and respectful to each other, and being responsible - all with minimal input or guidance from you! Based on more than 25 years of working with children and families without the use of negative reinforcement, Jeremy's expert advice will give you the tips, tools, tactics, and strategies to improve your relationship with your child, your parents, and even yourself!

As a film writer and producer in Hollywood, Justin Kornmann has seen and experienced the heights of career success, and the lows of unshakeable anxiety and depression. In this quick, accessible listen, he distills real-life experiences and failures into indispensable lessons that have not only changed his perspective, but transformed his entire life. THE SH!T THEY DON’T TEACH YOU IN SCHOOL is split up into four parts (ACCEPT, LEARN, ACT, THE WHY), sprinkled with inspirational quotes from luminaries like Thich Nhat Hanh, Brené Brown, Gabor Maté, and Jay Shetty.

Facing summer with her two boys, ages 10 and seven, Pam Lobley was sifting through signups for swim team, rec camp, night camp, scout camp, and enrichment classes. Overwhelmed at the choices, she asked her sons what they wanted to do during summer: "Soccer? Zoo School? Little Prodigy's Art Club?" "Why can't we just play?" they asked. A summer with no scheduled activities at all. The thought was tempting, but was it possible? It would be like something out of the 1950s.

Are you a parent or educator struggling to decipher the complex adolescent brain? Do you find yourself bewildered by their sudden mood swings and rebellious acts, and you wish you could understand how their minds operate so that you can see things from their perspective to foster more harmonious interactions? Relax and let this guide break down the adolescent psyche for you!

Beatrice Moise, neurodivergent author, mother to neurodivergent children and parent-expert for NBC, is here to provide practical, non-judgemental advice on engaging with technology in a positive way. Drawing on her own lived experience, this parental survival guide helps you unpick the relationship between screen time and behaviour, reinforce positive behaviours, and draw boundaries when needed.

Positive Parenting for the Explosive Child provides tested and proven strategies based on scientific research and the experiences of a licensed foster mom in a quick and enjoyable listen. It has all you need to turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth by understanding your child's emotions and having powerful and practical tools for effective discipline or empathy when necessary. If you're ready to reach your child, redirect emotions, turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth, and calmly connect with them through love, try Positive Parenting for the Explosive Child!

In this wise and informative parenting guide, Elaine Rose Glickman shows listeners how loving your kid enough to be the boss will result in happier, healthier, and much-easier-to-be-around children. Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault will help you grow adept at responding to specific misbehavior and will encourage and empower you to become the confident, respected parent you yearn to be.

They tricked you but you’re not trapped. We all got tricked into mundane lives. Sold a story and told to chase the ‘dream.’ The problem? There is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow if you follow the main conventional narrative. So why don’t people change? Obligations and reputations. They end up chained, strained, and drained of their life force. Sad but true. Most people are miserable in one central aspect of their lives.

There are so many issues surrounding starting school that parents struggle with: selecting the best school for their child (and knowing the right things to look for and questions to ask), preparing their child emotionally and practically for starting, knowing what must-haves to buy (and what not to buy!), navigating school settling-in procedures, coping with behaviour regressions at home, friendship issues, anxiety, tricky behaviour at school, school refusal and homework. This audiobook will address these.

Philippa Perry's handbook consoles, nourishes and gently leads us on the path to sanity and emotional balance. There is no simple set of instructions that can guarantee sanity, but if you want to overcome emotional difficulties and become happier, psychotherapist Philippa Perry argues that there are four cornerstones to sanity you can influence to bring about change.

Many years ago, when I was a young father of little girls, I told myself I had two choices; I could raise them on accident or raise them with purpose. Noting how loaded the word “beautiful” is for women, I decided to redefine the word with three foundational values I found to be significant and slowly eroding in the world: brave, smart and kind (BSK).

Money Doesn't Grow on Trees is the audiobook that parents turn to when it comes to teaching their children about money. With 180,000 young adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four declaring bankruptcy last year and college students graduating with an average of $28,000 in debt, Neale S. Godfrey is the definitive expert on the subject and her time-tested advice is more important than ever. Money Doesn't Grow on Trees offers exercises and concrete examples on everything from responsible budgeting to understanding the difference between "want" and "need" for children of every age.