The Secret Art of Being a Parent
The Secret Art of Being a Parent

Author: Bridget Watson Payne

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-04-16

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1452171319

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Parenting Tip #1: There's no one right way to be a parent. This entertaining parenting guide is the helpful, bite-size advice you need when you've just had a kid. From a list of what you need in a diaper bag to a loving reminder that sometimes you just need to take time for yourself, these tips and tricks reassure parents that parenting is doable and that they're already doing a great job. Chock-full of all the timesavers and support that new parents need, and with fun illustrations to lighten the mood, this shower go-to gives first-time parents the gift of knowing that, yes, they can do this!

The Secret Parent
The Secret Parent

Author: Zelna Lauwrens

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-10

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781916463004

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Kids Life Coach, Zelna Zeal, sheds light on the painful issue of what it means to have a fundamental choice taken away. The choice of being a biological parent. In this eye opening snapshot of her views on life, parenting and childhood she whispers out loud the secrets which previously held her back from finding and living her purpose fully. This gripping and poignant book reveals the previously hidden story behind her lonely and challenging healing journey through being childless, depressed and labelled as mentally ill. As she travels this road, she shares the interwoven stories of other peoples' children that she had the privilege of coaching. All of them have two things in common. They rebranded their childhood by learning how to make better choices relating to the parts of their lives they were able to control. These children were also the inspiration behind Zelna finding the strength to do the same. Full of uncomfortable truths, "The Secret Parent" shows you that your real worth is derived from who you choose to be even when life has different ideas for you.

The Danish Way of Parenting
The Danish Way of Parenting

Author: Jessica Joelle Alexander

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-06-29

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1101992972

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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.

The Secret of Half-Arsed Parenting
The Secret of Half-Arsed Parenting

Author: Susie O'Brien

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1760874671

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Searching for permission to drop your standards, ditch the guilt and relax? The Secret of Half-arsed Parenting is a practical and entertaining antidote to the extreme stress of modern parenting. It pokes fun at the unrealistic goals and expectations thrust on parents today, and offers a way to raise kids with less pressure, less guilt, less stress and fewer cupcakes baked at midnight. It's not about doing a bad job. It's about recognising that parents don't have to be perfect. What's wrong with toasted sandwiches for dinner? Kids sharing bedrooms and bathrooms? The fact your child's first word was 'Bluey' rather than 'Mama'? Half-arsed parents let their kids succeed - and fail - on their own merits. They will protect them from bullies, head lice and mullet hairstyles, but not from every knock and bump of life that will make them better adults. Drawing on worrying research into anxiety in children and parents in this era of helicopter parenting, journalist and doctor of education Susie O'Brien lays out the case for embracing a bit of half-arsed parenting in your house. By doing half as much, you might just make everyone twice as happy. Here's how.

How to Raise Successful People
How to Raise Successful People

Author: Esther Wojcicki

Publisher: Mariner Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1328974863

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Outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy, and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills.

The Secret of Parenting
The Secret of Parenting

Author: Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 2003-04-01

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1429998555

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Essential advice from the author of the bestselling Get Out Of My Life Today's children--from toddlers to preteens--challenge their parents in ways that would have been unthinkable a generation ago, notes Anthony E. Wolf, and parents are often uncertain about how to cope. In his new book, Wolf presents a fresh perspective on this less pleasant behavior and a surprisingly simple method for dealing with it. He argues that punishments and rewards don't work and may even be counterproductive. Instead, parents must act swiftly and decisively following Wolf's easy but powerful technique. Using numerous examples of effective and ineffective parent-child interactions, he offers practical advice on a wide range of basic issues, from tantrums and back talk, to getting kids off to school in the morning and eliminating sibling fights. Humorous and easy to use, The Secret of Parenting is guaranteed to dramatically increase the joy parents get from raising their children.

Horizontal Parenting
Horizontal Parenting

Author: Michelle Woo

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2021-10-11

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1797211390

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Need a break . . . now? Horizontal Parenting offers 50 hilarious and effective activities designed to entertain kids while you lie down. Children are exhausting! In the marathon of modern parenting, everyone needs a break—just 10 precious minutes to rest your body and tune out the chaos. Enter Horizontal Parenting, the super-simple parenting hack for everyone, everywhere. With creative and practical advice for overworked parents and caretakers who "just need a minute," this book includes 50 fun, effective, and hilarious games to play with toddlers and children while lying down. Activities include: • What's on My Butt • Hide and Seek-ish • Don't Wake the Giant • Railroad to Relaxation • And many more! Relax and let your little ones release some energy while you catch your breath (and maybe a few even a few z's). All you need is a comfortable surface, a few household items, and your child's imagination, and you too can master the sanity-saving art of horizontal parenting. • 50 activities to keep your kids engaged and keep you lying down • Entertaining ideas for children and toddlers • No endless supply lists, screens, or batteries needed • Perfect for long days at home • Great gift for new (or seasoned!) parents Perfect for: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caretakers of kids ages 2+

A House United
A House United

Author: Nicholeen Peck

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2013-08-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781492161578

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This book shows parents the communication skills they need to teach their children to govern themselves. With the proper family environment and understanding of childhood behaviors homes can become happier.

The Secret of Happy Children
The Secret of Happy Children

Author: Steve Biddulph

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2009-02-18

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0786745258

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Psychologist and family counselor Steve Biddulph has been hailed as a "childhood guru" (The Guardian) and a "publishing phenomenon" (the Times, London), and this is his landmark book, the foundation for his major international reputation. With unparalleled clarity, common sense, and warmth, The Secret of Happy Children instructs all parents about parent-child communication from babyhood to teens. It gives parents confidence to be more themselves as parents -- stronger, more loving, more definite, more relaxed. Biddulph reveals what is really happening inside kids' minds and what to do about it. He covers a wide variety of issues important to a child's -- and a parent's -- happiness, including stopping tantrums before they begin, curing shyness, the link between food and behavior, and much more. Parents will find themselves letting go of old, negative approaches and freeing up more energy to enjoy their kids and their own lives.

Prime-Time Parenting
Prime-Time Parenting

Author: Heather Miller

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780738284712

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A two-hour school-night routine that helps parents support their children's social, emotional and intellectual development School nights are a real challenge for most parents. Just as your energy flags, a slew of parenting duties looms ahead. Learn how to create a two-hour school night routine that works for both parent and child. By following this two-hour ritual, you'll be able to: -Bond with your children -Prepare and enjoy a nutritious dinner -Support your child's organization and academic success -Read with your child -Follow a book-bath-bed routine to an early bedtime -Enjoy some "me" time once the kids are in bedThe benefits of Prime-Time Parenting include better nutrition, better school performance, a more organized home, and well-rested parents and children. The hours between 6 and 8pm will never be the same!