Download or read book The Danish Way of Parenting written by Jessica Joelle Alexander and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-29 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International bestseller As seen in The Wall Street Journal--from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical book presents six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: Play is essential for development and well-being. Authenticity fosters trust and an "inner compass." Reframing helps kids cope with setbacks and look on the bright side. Empathy allows us to act with kindness toward others. No ultimatums means no power struggles, lines in the sand, or resentment. Togetherness is a way to celebrate family time, on special occasions and every day. The Danes call this hygge--and it's a fun, cozy way to foster closeness. Preparing meals together, playing favorite games, and sharing other family traditions are all hygge. (Cell phones, bickering, and complaining are not!) With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world.

Download or read book Mindful Parenting written by Kristen Race and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mindful approach to parenting that helps children (and their parents) feel happier, healthier, calmer, and less stressed in our frenetic era Rooted in the science of the brain, and integrating cognitive neuroscience and child development, Mindful Parenting is a unique program that speaks directly to today's busy families who make up what Dr. Race calls "Generation Stress." Research has shown that mindfulness practices stimulate the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Regular stimulation of this part of the brain helps us feel happier, healthier, calmer, less anxious, less stressed, and makes it easier for us to concentrate and think clearly—the very behavior we are hoping our children will display. Dr. Race provides: An explanation of the way the brain works and why parents and kids today are more stressed, anxious, and angry than ever before Practical solutions to the problem: Things parents can do to change brain patterns and create a more relaxed and happier home "Brain Coolers": Quick tips that can be used in the moment to help families relax, recharge, and create happiness (such as "The Three Breath Hug") Mindful Parenting understands the realities of raising a family in our fast paced and often-frenetic world and provides hundreds of easy-to-implement solutions, both for parents and their children, to help them manage stress, create peace, and live happier lives. "This book is a must-read for all parents of our generation.” --Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx

Download or read book Raising Boys and Girls The Art of Understanding Their Differences Member Book written by Sissy Goff and published by Lifeway Church Resources. This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study looks at being a positive adult example for boys and girls.

Download or read book Parenting Without Power Struggles written by Susan Stiffelman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every parent knows the unrelenting fervour of a four-year-old's tantrum, an eight-year-old's insistence on talking back, or a moody pre-teen's newfound hobby of brooding in anger. And every parent has asked the simple question: how can I avoid meltdowns and create more peace at home? While most parenting strategies are designed to coerce your kids to change, Parenting Without Power Struggles does something innovative, and focuses on where parents actually have real control: within themselves. When parents learn to keep their cool and parent from a strong and durable connection, they become able to help their children navigate the challenging moments of growing up. Family therapist Susan Stiffelman has shown thousands of parents how to be the confident 'captain of the ship' in their children's lives. Based on her successful practice and packed with real-life stories, Susan shares proven strategies and clear insights to motivate kids to cooperate and connect, making Parenting Without PowerStruggles an extraordinary guidebook for transforming your day-to-day parenting life.

Download or read book Kid Confidence written by Eileen Kennedy-Moore and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A wise and realistic program for instilling genuine self-esteem in children." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Help your child cultivate real, lasting confidence! In Kid Confidence, a licensed clinical psychologist and parenting expert offers practical, evidence-based parenting strategies to help kids foster satisfying relationships, develop competence, and make choices that fit who they are and want to become. As parents, it’s heartbreaking to hear children say negative things about themselves. But as children grow older and begin thinking about the world in more complex ways, they also become more self-critical. Alarmingly, studies show that self-esteem, for many children, takes a sharp drop starting around age eight, and this decline continues into the early teen years. So, how can you turn the tide on this upsetting trend and help your child build genuine self-esteem? With this guide, you’ll learn that self-esteem isn’t about telling kids they're “special.” It’s about helping them embrace the freedom that comes with a quiet ego—a way of being in the world that isn't preoccupied with self-judgment, and instead embraces a compassionate view of oneself and others that allows for both present awareness and personal growth. When kids are less focused on evaluating and comparing themselves with others, they are freer to empathize with others, embrace learning, and connect with the values that are bigger than themselves. You’ll also discover how your child’s fundamental needs for connection, competence, and choice are essential for real self-esteem. Connection involves building meaningful and satisfying relationships that create a sense of belonging. Competence means building tangible skills. And choice is about being able to make decisions, figure out what matters, and choose to act in ways that are consistent with personal values. When children are able to fulfill these three basic needs, the question of “Am I good enough?” is less likely to come up. If your child is suffering from low self-esteem, you need a nuanced parenting approach. Let this book guide you as you help your child create unshakeable confidence and lasting well-being.

Download or read book Raising Boys written by Steve Biddulph and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to the stages and issues in boys' development from birth to manhood"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book The Child Whisperer written by Carol Tuttle and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Child Whisperer teaches how to read unsaid clues that children naturally give every day, and shows how parenting, teaching, coaching, and mentoring children can be an even more intuitive, cooperative experience than ever.

Download or read book The Parenting Book written by Nicky Lee and published by Alpha International. This book was released on 2009 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How can we develop a family identity? ; How can we meet our children's deepest needs? ; How and where do we set the boundaries? ; How can we pass on our values to our children? Drawing on their own experience of bringing up four children and having talked to thousands of parents over the years on their parenting courses, Nicky and sila Lee bring fresh insights and time-tested values to the task of parenting. Full of valuable advice and practical tips. The parenting book is a resource for parents to come back to again and again"--Back cover.

Download or read book Connected Parenting written by Jennifer Kolari and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-05-14 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read Jennifer Kolari's posts on the Penguin Blog. A groundbreaking, counterintuitive parenting approach to create deep, empathic bonds with challenging children A child and family therapist for more than twenty years, Jennifer Kolari began her career working with children who suffer from severe behavioral problems. That experience taught her an invaluable lesson: It wasn't "tough" discipline that helped these kids change their behavior and build self-esteem. It was unending compassion and empathy. Now Kolari applies these lessons in her work with all families, teaching them how to take a non-defensive stance through even the most heated moments. Filled with heartfelt advice, Connected Parenting helps parents: •set limits and change problem behaviors for good •lower the child's anxiety level •stop the endless battles over homework, routines, food, and more •learn how to keep cool in any situation Powerful and inspiring, Connected Parenting includes incredible stories from families who have experienced miraculous transformations- often in just a few weeks-using Kolari's parenting approach. It is a dynamic blueprint for bringing peace and loving connections into any family for life.

Download or read book How to be a Happier Parent written by KJ Dell'Antonia and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encouraging guide to helping parents find more happiness in their day-to-day family life, from the former lead editor of the New York Times' Motherlode blog. In all the writing and reporting KJ Dell'Antonia has done on families over the years, one topic keeps coming up again and again: parents crave a greater sense of happiness in their daily lives. In this optimistic, solution-packed book, KJ asks: How can we change our family life so that it is full of the joy we'd always hoped for? Drawing from the latest research and interviews with families, KJ discovers that it's possible to do more by doing less, and make our family life a refuge and pleasure, rather than another stress point in a hectic day. She focuses on nine common problem spots that cause parents the most grief, explores why they are hard, and offers small, doable, sometimes surprising steps you can take to make them better. Whether it's getting everyone out the door on time in the morning or making sure chores and homework get done without another battle, How to Be a Happier Parent shows that having a family isn't just about raising great kids and churning them out at destination: success. It's about experiencing joy--real joy, the kind you look back on, look forward to, and live for--along the way.

Download or read book Raising Gender Confident Kids written by Melvin W Wong and published by Armour Publishing Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2008 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Confident Child written by T. E. Apter and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on children from age five to fifteen, the author shows parents how to help their children acquire self-esteem, problem-solving ability, social skills, and emotional control, and how to detect dangers to self-esteem during adolescence.

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 There s No Such Thing as Bad Weather written by Linda Åkeson McGurk and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this “fascinating exploration of the importance of the outdoors to childhood development” (Kirkus Reviews) from a Swedish-American mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children. Could the Scandinavian philosophy of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children? When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature-centric parenting philosophies of her native Scandinavia were not the norm. In Sweden, children play outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather, and letting babies nap outside in freezing temperatures is common and recommended by physicians. Preschoolers spend their days climbing trees, catching frogs, and learning to compost, and environmental education is a key part of the public-school curriculum. In the US, McGurk found the playgrounds deserted, and preschoolers were getting drilled on academics with little time for free play in nature. And when a swimming outing at a nearby creek ended with a fine from a park officer, McGurk realized that the parenting philosophies of her native country and her adopted homeland were worlds apart. Struggling to decide what was best for her family, McGurk embarked on a six-month journey to Sweden with her two daughters to see how their lives would change in a place where spending time in nature is considered essential to a good childhood. Insightful and lively, There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather is a fascinating personal narrative that illustrates how Scandinavian culture could hold the key to raising healthy, resilient, and confident children in America.

Download or read book Brain Stages written by Patricia Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive grade-by-grade guide through the elementary school years, filled with practical tools, smart advice, and fun activities that will boost your child's brainpower, social skills, and love for learning.

Download or read book The Continuum Concept written by Jean Liedloff and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2004-01-29 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Continuum Concept introduces the idea that in order to achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional development, human beings - especially babies - require the kind of instinctive nurturing as practiced by our ancient relatives. It is a true ‘back to basics’ approach to parenting. Author Jean Liedloff spent two and-a-half years in the jungle deep in the heart of South America living with indigenous tribes and was astounded at how differently children are raised outside the Western world. She came to the realisation that essential child-rearing techniques such as touch, trust and community have been undermined in modern times, and in this book suggests practical ways to regain our natural well-being, for our children and ourselves.

Download or read book Raising Great Girls written by Darlene Brock and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, you think being a mom is just one job? A mother's hindsight will tell you something different. Hindsight: the ability to understand a situation only after it has happened. Darlene Brock understands this well now that she has raised two daughters while working, traveling, and juggling life. Because she's worked outside the home her entire adult life, breaking up the role of mom into individual jobs seemed only natural. Then, discovering that each job has seasons made everything more doable. This book will reveal what she learned and provide a simple how-to for every responsibility a mom faces. Each chapter is written in such a way that it will help a mother successfully manage the tasks ahead on her road to raising great girls. Coach How to create the rules, strategies, and tactics, and assurance that you can do it! Creative Counselor Discover and nurture the uniqueness and talents within your girl. Time Manager Ways to determine the activities in your girl's life while keeping your sanity. Media Director Successfully manage entertainment and social media's influence in your daughter's life. Academic Advocate Place her on the best road to education within the options available. Professor of Gender Studies The must-have conversations on equality between sexes and the view of gender. Relationship Counselor Practical advice to develop great relationships and avoid bad ones. Sex Ed Teacher Facts and statistics, and the real-life sex talk all girls need to have. Financial Consultant Provide tools to teach the traps and rewards of proper money management. Security Officer Discerning when and how to provide protection as well as when not to. Communications Specialist Tips on how we communicate, when to speak, and when to remain silent. In-Home Demonstrator What we do will always be more effective than what we say. Military Strategist The rules of engagement for your mother-daughter relationship. There are also three bonus chapters for dads, including key roles of a father that every mom can hand over to her man. Master Gemologist The first man to treasure your girl, setting a standard for all men who follow. Stunt Coordinator Teach risk, safety, and encourage self-confidence. Bodyguard Protect your little girl and teach her how to protect herself. Be inspired. Be encouraged. Darlene's reassurance will make you believe parenting is a job you can do, raising confident and capable girls with grit and grace. This book is for all the imperfect moms with imperfect daughters. Perfection is not required on the road to becoming great moms who are successfully raising great girls.