Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite

Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite

Author: Jeffrey Lee

Publisher: Crown Archetype

Published: 2010-03-10

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0307516954

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Knowing how to fold a paper airplane can make you a better parent! Well, maybe not better, but you’ll certainly have more fun with your children, who understandably assume that you know how to do just about everything. If they only knew! Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite is for parents who want to teach their children what they really want to learn--even the skills you never mastered or haven't practiced in a few decades. This book contains clear, simple, step-by-step instructions for teaching more than twenty little life skills that every child should know, including how to: • Work a yo-yo • Build a fire • Eat with chopsticks • Skip a stone • Fly a homemade kite • Throw a Frisbee While you teach your children, you get to learn the skills too, or at the very least improve on them. Activities range from practical, like locating the constellations, to completely frivolous fun, like turning a blade of grass into a musical instrument. Some are simple enough for four-year-olds, and others will appeal to the most jaded adolescent. Each skill is illustrated and is rounded out with fascinating trivia (did you know that the world’s largest sand castle measured six stories high?) or funny jokes. Age-appropriate information is given for each skill, but they all have one thing in common: You and your kids can do them together!


Vitamin N

Vitamin N

Author: Richard Louv

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2016-04-12

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1616205784

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From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for “nature”) is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with 500 activities for children and adults Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays Scores of informational websites Down-to-earth advice In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv was the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term nature-deficit disorder and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection--from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression, from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun. That book “rivaled Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring” (the Cincinnati Enquirer), was “an absolute must-read for parents” (the Boston Globe), and “an inch-thick caution against raising the fully automated child” (the New York Times). His follow-up book, The Nature Principle, addressed the needs of adults and outlined a “new nature movement and its potential to improve the lives of all people no matter where they live” (McClatchy Newspapers).Vitamin N is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, medical professionals, and even careers. It is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as exhilarating as it is essential, at any age.


How to Hit a Curveball, Grill the Perfect Steak, and Become a Real Man

How to Hit a Curveball, Grill the Perfect Steak, and Become a Real Man

Author: Stephen James

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1414318626

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What guy doesn't need some pointers on how to be the man he wants to be? And we know that being a man is so much more than building a successful career and mastering the mechanics of daily life (like oil changes), those functional things are really important too. By addressing the basic, primal, and archetypal moments that all men experience, this book helps men become more invested in their passions, their families, their lives, and God.


The Big Book of Girl Stuff

The Big Book of Girl Stuff

Author: Bart King

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2014-08-21

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1423638050

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As a middle school teacher, author Bart King listened carefully to the wisdom of his girl students. Along with his five sisters (!), their knowledge made The Big Book of Girl Stuff a classic that Parenting magazine has called “a must-have for girls.” This updated and redesigned edition of The Big Book of Girl Stuff is still loaded with fascinating facts, activities, quotes, games, and insightful information and advice on important topics. This humorous and informative resource is filled with everything a girl needs to know and celebrates all the things that make being a girl so wonderful. And not only is it a perfect handbook for preteens, ’tweens, and teens, but it will delight moms, aunts, and big sisters as well!


In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms

In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms

Author: Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2009-04-07

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 0061690295

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They number in the millions and they are incredibly important to families and to our society, yet they are underappreciated, little respected, and even controversial. Who are they? They are the stay-at-home moms. These are women who know in their hearts that staying home to raise their children is the right choice for the whole family. Some do it from the outset of their marriages, while others make the difficult transition from career-driven women to homemakers. Either way, it is a choice that is incredibly rich and rewarding, not to mention challenging. Now Dr. Laura, building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides a wealth of advice and support, as well as compassion and inspiration, to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay-at-home moms. Learn how: to hold your head high and deal with naysayers; to see the benefits of being home not only for your children but also for your marriage; to understand the changes you see in yourself; to realize that the sacrifices you endure now will make for lasting bonds and a stronger family, in addition to a more cohesive community. In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms is a special book, a profound and unique understanding of how important it is for mothers to raise their own children.


How to Teach Phonics

How to Teach Phonics

Author: Douglas T. Roman

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2012-12-04

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1466955414

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Teaching English is a big challenge to the ESL students as well as native speakers. Especially making someone read English has always been another big challenge for the teachers. It may take years to teach how to read English correctly, unless we get an effective way of teaching method. After many years of research, I could find out an effective way that could help students understand the phonetics easily and read English words effectively in a short period of time. I applied this method with my students, and the results were tremendous. So in order to reduce teachers stress, I decided to share my experience through this book.


How to Learn Phonics

How to Learn Phonics

Author: Douglas T. Roman

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2013-05

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1466985569

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Learning American English is a big challenge for ESL students as well as native American students. Sometimes students have difficulty understanding how to read, write, and speak American English properly because some words and English grammar rules are quite complex and can be difficult to understand. Without a proper teaching method and instructional guide, teaching American English can present a huge challenge even for the most experienced teachers. It may take years to establish a sure approach in teaching the correct way of reading, writing, and speaking American English correctly unless an effective method is found to help. After many years of research, I finally found a positive and rewarding approach that will effectively help students quickly engage their understanding of phonetics easily and will improve their English skills in a short time. I applied this teaching method to my students, and the results were tremendous. So in order to reduce teachers’ worry, frustration, or stress, I decided to share my best, proven practices in this book.


Best Life

Best Life

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2008-05

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13:

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Best Life magazine empowers men to continually improve their physical, emotional and financial well-being to better enjoy the most rewarding years of their life.


Working Mother

Working Mother

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2005-02

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13:

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The magazine that helps career moms balance their personal and professional lives.