Download or read book Elevating Child Care written by Janet Lansbury and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.

Download or read book The Ultimate Birthday Party Book written by Susan Baltrus and published by Life Journey. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You want to make your child's birthday extra special, but planning a birthday party can be time consuming--and expensive. But does it have to be?The Ultimate Birthday Part Book is filled with easy, cost-effective ideas for throwing a spectacular birthday party your child will remember. Susan Baltrus offers helpful tips for running a successful party, an informative Q&A section based on interviews with parents and over fifty party themes, complete with ideas for invitations, decorations, games, activities, food and favors. Offering age appropriate part themes for children from two to twelve, this easy-to-use guide will prove to be an invaluable resource for busy parents."

Download or read book Grace Like Scarlett written by Adriel Booker and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though one in four pregnancies ends in loss, miscarriage is shrouded in such secrecy and stigma that the woman who experiences it often feels deeply isolated, unsure how to process her grief. Her body seems to have betrayed her. Her confidence in the goodness of God is rattled. Her loved ones don't know what to say. Her heart is broken. She may feel guilty, ashamed, angry, depressed, confused, or alone. With vulnerability and tenderness, Adriel Booker shares her own experience of three consecutive miscarriages, as well as the stories of others. She tackles complex questions about faith and suffering with sensitivity and clarity, inviting women to a place of grace, honesty, and hope in the redemptive purposes of God without offering religious clichés and pat answers. She also shares specific, practical resources, such as ways to help guide children through grief, suggestions for memorializing your baby, and advice on pregnancy after loss, as well as a special section for dads and loved ones.

Download or read book Happy Child Happy Home written by Lou Harvey-Zahra and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2014-02-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical and inspiring book introduces 'conscious parenting' as a new way of helping any family home become more harmonious. Lou Harvey-Zahra, an experienced parenting coach and teacher, wants to help parents develop calm and happy children. Drawing her inspiration from a Steiner-Waldorf background, she offers candid, relevant and funny tips and advice for taking a clear look at family life, identifying what's not working, and exploring new ideas for improving parent-child relationships. The book addresses issues such as rhythm and routine, children's play, storytelling and crafts, as well as delving beneath the surface to discuss children's twelve senses, and four temperaments. In addition there is a sure-to-be popular section on creative discipline, plus tips from Dad and wonderful suggestions for making ordinary family moments extraordinary. This uplifting parenting guide teaches how to raise happy children and create happy homes. An accessible, readable book which parents will appreciate for its down-to-earth, realistic approach and insightful counsel.

Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Download or read book Kara s Party Ideas written by Kara Allen and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan the perfect party! Popular blogger and style maven Kara Allen offers you all the inspiration you need to turn your special moments into unforgettable memories. In this full-color guide you'll find a wide variety of party themes to choose from, plus tips and tricks that will wow your family and friends for truly spectacular soirees, no matter what the occasion!

Download or read book Pizzazzerie written by Courtney Dial Whitmore and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the founder of the eponymous party-planning website, a guide to creating exceptional celebrations that will inspire any host. Tablescapes, tips, DIY party crafts, beautiful color photos, and more than 50 never-before-seen recipes, in an easy-to-follow format. Beginner hosts will find tons of tips and how-tos, as they’re walked through practical steps to creating fabulous parties on a realistic budget. The seasoned host will discover unique details and new recipes to enhance their tablescapes all year long. Follow one party to a tee, or mix-and-match elements to create a unique affair all your own. Courtney Dial Whitmore provides instructions for more than a dozen occasions (from simple backyard gatherings to special celebrations), each complemented with full tablescape details; decor tips; and recipes for each party covering appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Ring in the new year with a glitzy New Year's Day Brunch; savor a bit of Parisian culture with a Crêpe Cake and Sparkling Raspberry Cocktails; enjoy Spinach Tea Sandwiches and Lavender Fizz Cocktails at a Jane Austen–inspired Book Club Gathering; celebrate your favorite guy with Bacon and Pecan S'mores and Sriracha and Bourbon Wings; and don your best black-and-white apparel to enjoy Red Velvet Brownie Truffle Cakes and White Chocolate Martinis at a Black and White Masquerade Party. These are just a few of the ideas you'll find in Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style. “Courtney covers every detail, and breaks them down to make entertaining easy. With so many creative ideas, you’ll want to start celebrating half birthdays, too!” —Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, editor-at-large, Southern Living “Festive, bright, and cheerful…full of ideas and passionate about the details.” —Tara Guerard, owner/creative director, Soiree

Download or read book Against All Grain written by Danielle Walker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers recipes for a paleo diet, including Spanish frittata with chorizo, Korean beef noodle bowls, and lemon vanilla bean macaroons.

Download or read book Kids Outdoor Parties written by Penny Warner and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 35 Exciting Outdoor Theme Parties for Kids! This book offers 35 outdoor party themes, complete with invitations, costumes, decorations, games, activities, food, cake, favors, variations, and helpful hints. The parties can be thrown in your backyard, a park, or any other outdoor space. Party ideas include: • Archeology Expedition, with kid-sized pyramids, mummies, and mystery maps; • Circus, with lion taming, tightrope walking, and clown cakes; • Hayride, with songfests, scarecrow making, and painting with hay; • Hollywood Stunts, with bicycle slalom, leapin’ limbo, and other physically challenging games; • Olympic Gold, with decathlon events, team sports, and trophies or medals for everyone; • Outdoor Theater, with reenacting of favorite movie scenes, trivia games, and makeup makeovers; • Space: The Final Frontier, with alien invaders, flying saucers, and model rocket building.

Download or read book Birthday Parties for Kids written by Penny Warner and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1998 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for adults who want to have inexpensive but fun birthday parties for their children.

Download or read book Kid Party Ideas written by Kim Marie and published by Kim Marie. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun kid party ideas have ideas for theme parties for pre-teens and teenagers. You'll find ideas for specific theme parties as well as foods to have at the party, games to play and how to decorate and hand out party invitations. Find fun ideas to host holiday parties, Hanukkah parties, Valentine's parties, 4th of July parties and more. Find ideas for party locations and afforable party decoration ideas both parents and kids can create. Kids can host a party that won't cost a lot of money. We'll tell you whether store bought or handmade invitations are better and fun ways to get the invitations handed out. Parties need fun games to play, and we'll give you a variety of games to play at each specific theme party. Have a movie night party, a rocking New Year's Eve party, and a cool slumber party your friends won't soon forget! We'll also give you ideas of how to plan your guest list and hold a cool tea party for your friends. Kids love being with their friends and interacting with them, and parties are the best way to get a group of friends together. Plan the coolest party ever and help make lifetime memories for your child.

Download or read book Parties Kids Love written by Mike Artell and published by Good Year Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

Download or read book How to Start a Home Based Children s Birthday Party Business written by Amy Jean Peters and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a $250,000 fête for a seven-year-old Florida girl, complete with helicopter rides, to $100,000 first birthday parties as reported in the New York Times, this is rapidly becoming the gilded age of children's birthday parties. The cost of these events now averages between $200 and $400, fueled by pressure to “keep up with the Joneses.” Couple this surge in interest with the fact that births in the United States have exceeded 4 million each year since 2000, and you have a waiting and growing market. Planning such events has become a profession in itself. More and more, parents are turning to event consultants to plan their children's celebrations. If you've dreamed of your own home business, planned parties for your own children, and want to put your creative ideas to work, this book is for you. Packed with organizing tips, guidelines, checklists, and more, How to Start a Home-Based Children's Birthday Party Business will help you hit the ground running.

Download or read book Party Ideas for Children written by Jenny Dodd and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the very thought of a children's party send you running for cover? Especially those of you who are newcomers to this particular aspect of parental pressure? Where to start? What about the cake? What do today's kids enjoy or expect? Jenny Dodd has all the answers. In Children's Birthday Parties she guides you through every stage - from the planning and invitations, and food and decorating ideas, to themes and entertainment. The book is divided into 20 party theme ideas, which can be adapted to suit almost any age group. The themes include a Sleep-over Party, Monster Party, Karaoke Party, Soccer Party, Space Party, Garden Party, Around the World Party, Fairy Party, Dinosaur Party and a Circus Party.

Download or read book The Best Birthday Parties Ever written by Kathy Ross and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What kind of birthday party would you like to have? Have you always wanted to be an astronaut? Do you love rainbows? Do you find a roomful of monsters appealing? Or perhaps you’re a budding artist? No matter what your interests, you can put together a party that is truly yours. All that’s required are some scissors and paste and a few easy-to-find household materials. THE BEST BIRTHDAY PARTIES EVER! has everything you need to know to plan and create twelve dynamite theme birthday parties. Each party section included clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions for making invitations, table decorations, party hats, favors, and creative cakes. Also, there are instructions for lots of games to play at each part, as well as a craft for your guests to make and take home. So, have fun putting your party together, enjoy your best birthday party ever – and happy birthday!

Download or read book 50 Things to Know about Throwing a Kids Birthday Party written by 50 Things To Know and published by 50 Things to Know. This book was released on 2017-01-25 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the thought of hosting a kiddies party feel totally daunting?Are you wondering how to entertain a bunch of children at a birthday party?Do you wish there were some cost effective ideas available for organizing a children's party?If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you...50 Things to Know about Throwing a Kid's Birthday Party by Tina Wither offers an approach to organizing a child's birthday party that is practical and helpful in many different ways.Most books on organizing birthday parties tell you about party décor, party food, and entertainment.Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book breaks up the know how into sizeable chunks for easy reading and party planning.Based on knowledge from an experienced teacher and party planner you will gain inside information into running a birthday party.In these pages you'll discover really helpful ideas to make a kiddies party a success.This book will help you plan and organize a birthday party for children aged 1 to 12 years old.By the time you finish this book, you will know a lot more about hosting a fabulous birthday party.So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.For each 50 Things to Know book that is sold (not including free days), 10 cents is given to teaching and learning. Go to 50ThingsToKnow.com/Giving Back to find out more.

Download or read book Let s Party written by Martine Lleonart and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to throw a magical and unique birthday party that your child will remember forever? Keen to find a party theme that's different from their classmates' parties? Happy to create your own decorations, activities and party food, rather than simply out-sourcing everything? Then this is the book for you! Covering 20 different themes for kids aged one through to 12, this book truly caters to every child's fantasy, from dinosaurs and fairies, to science experiments and glamping. Wherever possible, the party ideas in this book use natural materials, such as leaves, flowers, wood, yarn, paper and stones. Each theme gives suggestions and instructions for decorations, activities, party food, the cake and party favors. With Let's Party!, you can give yourself over to the party spirit with confidence, and impress your guests as much as your child.