Download or read book The Busy Parent s Guide to Managing Technology with Children and Teens written by Laurie Hollman and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does technology impact kids’ mental health and physical well-being? How do screens affect babies? How can I protect my children from cyberbullying? What are the positive effects of technology? How can we bridge the technology generation gap? With aggregate case studies and the latest research, psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, answers these questions and many more in this contemporary, up-to-date mini book for parents learning to manage technology with their children and teens. Parents who follow the 5 steps of The Parental Intelligence Way become meaning-makers deeply interested in what goes on in their children’s minds and how their brains work as they use technology. In this helpful guide, parents will come to understand new research findings that are both exciting and overwhelming. As these findings become more complete in the decades to come, utilizing Parental Intelligence will help parents continue to discover their children’s capabilities as they learn the meaning behind their kids’ technological behaviors and conflicts.

Download or read book Workparent written by Daisy Dowling and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-in-one resource for every working mother and father. Sure, there are plenty of parenting books out there. But as working moms and dads, we've never had a trusted, go-to guide all our own—one that coaches us on how to do well at work, be the loving and engaged parents we want to be, and remain true to ourselves in the process. Enter Workparent. Whether you're planning a family, pushing for promotion during your kids' teenage years, or at any phase in between, Workparent provides all the advice and assurance you'll need to combine children and career in your own, authentic way. Whatever your field or family structure, you'll learn how to: Find a childcare arrangement you fully trust Build a strong support team, at home and on the job Advocate for advancement—and flexibility Step up at work while keeping your family healthy and whole Tame guilt, self-doubt, worry, and other difficult emotions Navigate big transitions: the return from leave, a promotion or job change, or the arrival of a second child Manage day-to-day pressures, like scheduling, mealtimes, homework, and more Find—and really use—time off Feel more capable, calm, and in control Written by Daisy Dowling, a top executive coach, talent expert, and working mom, Workparent answers all of your questions and feels like a good talk with your favorite mentor. Finally, the handbook you need to thrive as a working parent.

Download or read book 10 Time Saving Tips for Busy Parents written by Magdalena Battles and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage Your Time to Maximize Your Joy Searching for some practical steps to a smoother, simpler, more organized life? Look no further than this practical guide from author and parenting expert Dr. Magdalena Battles. Packed with personal examples of tried-and-true methods of saving time and maximizing your potential, 10 Time-Saving Tips for Busy Parents will inspire and equip you to take charge of your schedule and transform your life, your home, and your family for the better. Who of us hasn’t wasted time searching for lost items, scrolling social media, nagging our children to do their chores, or wandering the grocery store in search of items we should have put on a list? The regret and stress caused by squandered time is a burden for many families, but it doesn’t have to plague yours any longer. With the advice and wisdom of Dr. Battles, you can streamline your schedule, stop wasting precious time, and start seizing every moment with energy and joy. No matter your age or the age of your children, it isn’t too late to take charge of your schedule and set up routines that will save you time—and preserve your sanity!

Download or read book Working Parents Thriving Families written by David J Palmiter and published by Sunrise River Press. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A straightforward, lighthearted, and research-based parenting book for working parents who want to do the best they can for their children in the time they have together. Board-certified child psychologist David J. Palmiter, PhD, distills the broad and complex endeavor of parenting into 10 effective strategies for promoting happy and well-adjusted children in busy households.

Download or read book HBR Working Parents Series Collection 3 Books HBR Working Parents Series written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips, stories, and strategies for the job that never ends. When it comes to being a working parent, there are no right answers to the tough questions you grapple with, from how to get your toddler out the door to supporting your teen through struggles with their peers to whether or not to accept that big promotion—and the extensive travel and long hours that come with it. But there are answers that are right for you and your family. The HBR Working Parents Series Collection assembles the ideas and strategies you need to help you get ahead—and get through the day. Included in this set are Managing Your Career, Getting It All Done, and Taking Care of Yourself. This compilation offers insights and practical advice from world-class experts on the topics that matter most to working parents including making decisions at home and at work that align with your priorities; navigating tradeoffs—and managing the feelings that come with them; developing strategies for managing both the details of your day and the long-term view of your career; finding time for personal development; and making career choices that work for you—and your family. The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

Download or read book The Busy Parent s Guide to Managing Exhaustion in Children and Teens written by Laurie Hollman and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wonder why your child or teen seems drained, overtired, moody, anxious, and depressed? Are you uncertain if and when you should be worried about the amount of sleep they get? Exhaustion is a symptom of varied problems with a wide range of meanings. In this quick read for busy parents, you will meet many exhausted children and teens, from a two-year-old taking excessive naps to avoid feelings of loss to a sixteen-year-old super athlete with ambitious career goals. Psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, provides insight and guidance to help your exhausted child. This mini book includes: Recommendations for adequate sleep. An exploration of special problems, such as kids of parents with marital problems or dual working parents; an emphasis on being the smartest kids globally; burn out, depression, and anxiety; insufficient free play time; and the effects of screen time. Research about the effects of exhaustion on memory, school performance, mood regulation, pain sensitivity, and the immune function, and more! Using the 5 steps of TheParental Intelligence Way, you can learn how to identify and alleviate the various reasons your kids are exhausted and what you can do about it!

Download or read book Potty Training for Busy Parents written by Allison Jandu and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Potty training triumph--for very busy families It's time to change out of diapers for good. But what approach to use? Potty Training for Busy Parents is here to help make this vital transition smooth for your child--and for you. You can customize this practical, step-by-step potty training program to fit the time you have available. You'll learn a variety of techniques designed to be effective no matter your child's age or personality. Find out how to tailor your approach based on their behavior and attitude during the potty training process. This definitive guide will help put your child on the potty--while taking off all the pressure. Potty Training for Busy Parents includes: Coordinating care--Tips for daycare and a handy notes section make it easy to share potty training strategies with your child's other caregivers. Supportive words--Stumped on how to talk your child through training? Find ideas for what to say during each step of the process. Training troubleshooting--Get the advice you need if potty training gets tricky, with help for naptime, nighttime, and more. Help your little one transition confidently to a diaper-free life with Potty Training for Busy Parents.

Download or read book Time to Parent written by Julie Morgenstern and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Time to Parent, the bestselling organizational guru takes on the ultimate time-management challenge—parenting, from toddlers to teens—with concrete ways to structure and spend true quality time with your kids. Would you ever take a job without a job description, let alone one that requires a lifetime contract? Parents do this every day, and yet there is no instruction manual that offers achievable methods for containing and organizing the seemingly endless job of parenting. Finding a healthy balance between raising a human and being a human often feels impossible, but Julie Morgenstern shows you how to harness your own strengths and weaknesses to make the job your own. This revolutionary roadmap includes: A unique framework with eight quadrants that separates parenting responsibilities into actionable, manageable tasks—for the whole bumpy ride from cradle to college. Simple strategies to stay truly present and focused, whether you’re playing with your kids, enjoying a meal with your significant other, or getting ahead on that big proposal for work. Clever tips to make the most of in-between time—Just 5-15 minutes of your undivided attention has a huge impact on kids. Permission to take personal timewithout feeling guilty, and the science and case studies that show how important self-care is and how to make time for it.

Download or read book A Busy Parent s Guide to a Meaningful Lent written by Maria C. Morrow and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lent. With children. Mom and theologian Maria Christina Morrow can relate to your sigh. Lent is a time of sacrifice, but Lent with little ones (or medium ones, or older ones) can seem like sacrifice with an extra helping of penance. Why? Because parenting comes with its own set of sacrifices, made daily. But being a busy parent doesn't mean you (and the whole family) can't do Lent well. A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent is the book you've been looking for. It's a quick, easy, all-in-one Lenten resource that starts your day off with Scripture, reflection, prayer - and achievable ideas to help busy parents make the most of Lent. Each day, you'll find: A theme for the day The daily Mass readings (no hunting for another book or device) A brief reflection - a 5-minute read A quick and easy Catholic practice for the day A one-line aspirational prayer And, for those days when you want more, an additional reflection and questions for journaling or meditation With A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent you can live Lent well, even in the middle of your beautiful, busy, and sometimes messy family life.

Download or read book Home Management 101 written by Debbie Williams and published by Champion Press (WI). This book was released on 2001 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Quick Meals for Healthly Kids and Busy Parents written by Sandra K. Nissenberg and published by Chronimed Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wholesome family recipes in 30 minutes or less from three leading child rutrition experts.

Download or read book 100 Ways to Happy Children written by Timothy James Sharp and published by . This book was released on with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Parenting written by Andrea Olecki and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggle with how to balance your time between family and work? Do you usually go mad when you can not handle all the work and care for your family? This book is for you. In this book, You will be exposed to many proven tips that can be used in everyday family life. With clear examples taken from the author's research, extensive clinical experience, and personal experience as a mother, the reader will soon learn how to look at issues through the lens of the parent-child connection rather than as a "child behavior problem" that needs to be controlled. This understanding, along with practical tips, will enable one to solve any problem. Unlike other books, with small effective tweaks, parents will learn to tackle problems, repair situations when things fail, and convey joy, calm, and balance to family relationships in our fast-paced world. This leading-edge book is ideal for anyone who really wants to enhance parenting skills with immediate success.

Download or read book Succeeding as a Super Busy Parent written by Natalie R. Gahrmann and published by Infinity Pub. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Enjoy Parenting written by Leanne Page and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parenting is stressful. Being a good mom is a hard job and every mom's goal. When kids have problem behaviors, moms wonder if they are doing the right thing and can easily begin to feel helpless. If problem behaviors go unchecked, what kind of future will their child have?!Because all moms deserve to know the best, Enjoy Parenting makes the science of behavior analysis accessible and easy to use. What's the hardest part of the day for you as a mom? Mornings, mealtimes, bedtimes? We've got the right tools for all of these!Enjoy Parenting teaches specific behavior tools but then it shows you tons and tons of examples of how to use these tools for the time of day that is hardest for you, mama. We've got you covered!Enjoy Parenting harnesses the power of positive reinforcement to build up those desired behaviors and to teach new appropriate behaviors. It's setting our kids up for success both now and in the long run. Using small, actionable steps can help us be more effective and more efficient as parents. And then what's left? Time to ENJOY our kids! Isn't that why we became parents in the first place?Framework for parenting with positive reinforcement:1.Focus on what you want your child to do INSTEAD.2.Tell them. Succinctly.3.Teach them the skill/ behavior.4.Catch them being good.5.Reward them for doing it.6.Watch to see if your rewards are actually working.7.Adjust, fade, repeat as necessary.Stay tuned as I give you specific tools to use to make this framework successful and lots of examples to make it super easy for you to put to work in your family right away! We got this! "Leanne Page is on a mission to help all parents use proven ABA techniques to make parenting easier and more effective . Her new book: Enjoy Parenting: The busy mom's behavior toolbox is an easy read with great advice to help you continuously improve your parenting skills." - Dr. Mary Barbera, PhD, RN, BCBA-D, MaryBarbera.com"If children came with an instruction manual, this would be it! Enjoy Parenting does a great job of making the science of behavior simple, understandable, and accessible for all parents."-Shayna Gaunt & Shira Karpel, How to ABA"As a parent and behavior analyst, I love Leanne's approach. She is able to teach about the science of ABA in a way that is easy to understand and easy to implement. Her strategies are effective and can help busy parents in so many areas of their lives!"-Sasha Long, The Autism Helper"Parenting with ABA does a great job of sharing simple strategies that parents can use at home to make life more enjoyable for the whole family! I love how everything is presented in such an understandable and accessible way. If you're a parent looking for strategies that you can use right away, this book is for you!"-Liz Willis, Communication and Behavior Solutions

Download or read book How to Balance Work and Family A Guide for Busy Parents written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Balance Work and Family: A Guide for Busy Parents Are you a busy parent struggling to find the right balance between work and family? Do you often feel overwhelmed and stressed trying to juggle your responsibilities? If so, then this book is for you. "How to Balance Work and Family: A Guide for Busy Parents" is a comprehensive guide that will provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you manage your time effectively, set priorities, and create a harmonious work-life balance. Table of Contents: 1. Setting Priorities: Learn how to identify your top priorities and focus on what truly matters in your life. Discover techniques to help you make informed decisions and allocate your time and energy accordingly. 2. Time Management: Explore proven time management techniques that will enable you to maximize your productivity and accomplish more in less time. Discover how to eliminate time-wasting activities and create a schedule that works for you. 3. Creating a Schedule: Learn how to create a well-structured schedule that allows you to balance your work and family commitments. Discover strategies to optimize your time and ensure that you have dedicated quality time for both work and family. 4. Eliminating Time Wasters: Identify common time-wasting activities and learn how to eliminate them from your daily routine. Discover practical tips to help you stay focused and avoid distractions. 5. Delegating Tasks: Understand the importance of delegating tasks and learn how to effectively delegate responsibilities at work and at home. Discover techniques to empower others and free up your time for more important activities. 6. Communication: Explore the key elements of effective communication and learn how to improve your communication skills. Discover strategies to foster open and honest communication with your family, colleagues, and superiors. 7. Self-Care: Prioritize your personal well-being and learn how to take care of yourself amidst your busy schedule. Discover techniques to manage stress, prioritize personal time, and seek support when needed. 8. Flexible Work Arrangements: Explore different flexible work arrangements that can help you achieve a better work-life balance. Discover the benefits of telecommuting, flexible hours, and job sharing. 9. Quality Family Time: Learn how to unplug from technology and create meaningful family rituals. Discover strategies to establish work-life boundaries and ensure that you have quality time with your loved ones. 10. Childcare Options: Explore different childcare options and find the one that suits your family's needs. Discover the benefits of daycare centers, nannies, and cooperative childcare This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents How to Balance Work and Family: A Guide for Busy Parents Setting Priorities Time Management Creating a Schedule Eliminating Time Wasters Delegating Tasks Communication Open and Honest Communication Setting Boundaries Active Listening Self-Care Prioritizing Personal Time Managing Stress Seeking Support Flexible Work Arrangements Telecommuting Flexible Hours Job Sharing Quality Family Time Unplugging from Technology Family Rituals Creating Work-Life Boundaries Childcare Options Daycare Centers Nannies and Au Pairs Cooperative Childcare Flexibility at Work Presenting a Proposal Highlighting Benefits Offering Solutions Supportive Work Environment Company Policies Employee Assistance Programs Flexible Leave Policies Building a Support Network Family and Friends Parenting Groups Professional Networks Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Download or read book Maintaining Work Life Balance written by Mae Bell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-12-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you struggle to balance your family and work commitments? Do you feel guilty in every setting-bad about missing time with your kids while at work, then stressing about your work when taking care of your family? You're in good company. Never before have working parents had so many demands on their time. Overworked. Overstressed. Under-resourced. The weight of it all can steal your joy, complicate your family and friendships, and even impact your mental and physical health. But help is here for working parents. In Maintaining Work-Life Balance: An Essential Guide for Busy Parents, the author, a parent to four and a hardworking nurse gives real-world insight into the signs and symptoms of stress and offers strategies and solutions in easy-to-digest chapters. You will learn: What the benefits and drawbacks of stress are. How to identify your stressors caused by overwork. Stress-management techniques to bring you back to balance. "Mae Bell isn't simply writing about the issue of being an overworked parent, she's lived it and thrived." -Susan H., coworker of Mae Bell. Mae Bell is a nurse and mom to four kids. Her own experiences of overwhelm and stress have led her to write the book she wishes she would have had as she searched for resources to help her navigate the challenges of taking care of a family while having a successful career.