Weird Parenting Wins
Weird Parenting Wins

Author: Hillary Frank

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-01-15

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0525504478

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Unconventional--yet effective--parenting strategies, carefully curated by the creator of the popular podcast The Longest Shortest Time Some of the best parenting advice that Hillary Frank ever received did not come from parenting experts, but from friends and podcast listeners who acted on a whim, often in moments of desperation. These "weird parenting wins" were born of moments when the expert advice wasn't working, and instead of freaking out, these parents had a stroke of genius. For example, there's the dad who pig-snorted in his baby's ear to get her to stop crying, and the mom who made a "flat daddy" out of cardboard and sat it at the dinner table when her kids were missing their deployed military father. Every parent and kid is unique, and as we get to know our kids, we can figure out what makes them tick. Because this is an ongoing process, Weird Parenting Wins covers children of all ages, ranging in topics from "The Art of Getting Your Kid to Act Like a Person" (on hygiene, potty training, and manners) to "The Art of Getting Your Kid to Tell You Things" (because eventually, they're going to be tight-lipped). You may find that someone else's weird parenting win works for you, or you might be inspired to try something new the next time you're stuck in a parenting rut. Or maybe you'll just get a good laugh out of the mom who got her kid to try beets because...it might turn her poop pink.

Win-Win Parenting
Win-Win Parenting

Author: Marylynne White

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2012-02

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1457507609

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MaryLynne White has a Master's degree in early childhood and family development. She has over twenty years' experience working as a parenting coach and counselor with children and their parents. She has also spent time in the "trenches" working as a professional nanny in a home with five children, ages 7 to 13 years of age. Through her work, she recognized that many "traditional" parenting techniques did not work very well. She developed a "toolbox" of simple ways to help parents guide their children's negative behaviors into more positive whereby everyone wins and feels happier. These proven techniques work for all children, regardless of their personalities. Her easy going, informal manner can be seen on her website at www.Win-WinParenting.com or her Youtube videos. She also has another website devoted to parenting the child with attachment problems at www.therapeuticparenting.com. This book offers easy to understand, sometimes different parenting techniques to help create a WIN-WIN atmosphere in your home. It shows how to raise respectful, responsible and happy children without the arguments and frustrations. It explains why children behave the way they do. WIN-WIN Parenting provides a road map on how parents can feel more successful, confident and loving when raising children. The book addresses specific behavior problems, with examples, along with common parental responses to them. Developmental reasons are given to explain the children's behaviors. Finally, specific parenting techniques are shared that are guaranteed to change children's behaviors. You will discover: How to get your kids to do things without nagging How to stay calm even when your child is having a melt down How to have fun as a parent without feeling frustrated, angry or impatient How to parent so everyone in the family WINS "

Playing to Win
Playing to Win

Author: Hilary Levey Friedman

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2013-08-03

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0520276752

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"Many parents work more hours outside of the home and their lives are crowded with more obligations than ever before; many children spend their evenings and weekends trying out for all-star teams, traveling to regional and national tournaments, and eating dinner in the car while being shuttled between activities. In this vivid ethnography, based on almost 200 interviews with parents, children, coaches and teachers, Hilary Levey probes the increase in children's participation in activities outside of the home, structured and monitored by their parents, when family time is so scarce. As the parental "second shift" continues to grow, alongside it a second shift for children has emerged--especially among the middle- and upper-middle classes--which is suffused with competition rather than mere participation. What motivates these particular parents to get their children involved in competitive activities? Parents' primary concern is their children's access to high quality educational credentials--the biggest bottleneck standing in the way of, or facilitating entry into, membership in the upper-middle class. Competitive activities, like sports and the arts, are seen as the essential proving ground that will clear their children's paths to the Ivy League or other similar institutions by helping them to develop a competitive habitus. This belief, motivated both by reality and by perception, and shaped by gender and class, affects how parents envision their children's futures; it also shapes the structure of children's daily lives, what the children themselves think about their lives, and the competitive landscapes of the activities themselves"--

Win the Whining War & Other Skirmishes
Win the Whining War & Other Skirmishes

Author: Cynthia Whitham

Publisher: Perspective Publishing

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13:

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A step-by-step guide to increasing cooperation and reducing conflict with children two to twelve years old. With entertaining illustrations and anecdotes, this book provides clinically-proven battle plans for dealing with behavior that drives parents crazy. Whitham offers practical solutions to everyday problems; parents will see results quickly. (Perspective Publishing)

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Author: Adele Faber

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1999-10

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0380811960

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You Can Stop Fighting With Your Chidren! Here is the bestselling book that will give you the know–how you need to be more effective with your children and more supportive of yourself. Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down–to–earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding. Their methods of communication, illustrated with delightful cartoons showing the skills in action, offer innovative ways to solve common problems.

Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World
Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World

Author: Jill Rigby

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-04

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 141655842X

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Jill Rigby reveals the dangers of the self-esteem parenting philosophy and offers an alternative approach that teaches children to respect both themselves and others. --from publisher description.

936 Pennies
936 Pennies

Author: Eryn Lynum

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1493413449

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Make the Most of Your Time with Your Children On the day of their baby dedication, Eryn and her husband were given a jar of 936 pennies. The jar contained a penny for every week they would raise their child until graduation, and they were instructed to remove one penny each Sunday as a reminder, placing it into another jar as an investment. At some point every parent realizes time is moving swiftly, and they ask themselves, How am I investing in my child? Through personal stories and biblical examples, 936 Pennies will help you discover how to capture time and use it to its fullest potential, replacing guilt and regrets with freedom. Meanwhile, your kids will see how simple choices, like putting the cell phone down and going on a family hike, will make all the difference. Together you will stretch time and make it richer. Craft a family legacy in tune with God's heartbeat as you capture a new vision for your children and learn the best ways to spend your pennies.

All Done Day
All Done Day

Author: Ann Lahm

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-16

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9781734933710

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All Done Day teaches parents how to create a personalized daily plan for each of their children that calls them up and uniquely motivates them to action based on targets the parent defines as most important. Parenting can be exhausting when, as a parent, you can't get your child to follow through, and nothing you try works. With All Done Day parents will watch their children own their successes and grow into the adults they dream they can be.

The Newbie's Guide to Positive Parenting
The Newbie's Guide to Positive Parenting

Author: Rebecca Eanes

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-01-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781507580011

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"When conventional parenting methods eroded the deep connection she once shared with her children, Rebecca set out on a journey to reclaim what was lost. When she discovered the philosophy of positive parenting, hope was restored. As she began implementing this philosophy in her own home, she saw an amazing transformation in her children's behavior, and her connection with her little ones was revived. You'll learn the secrets Rebecca has learned to bring peace, contentment, and joy to her family."--Back cover.

Life Skills for Kids
Life Skills for Kids

Author: Christine Field

Publisher: Shaw Books

Published: 2000-03-07

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0877884722

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Does your child know how to use a check book? Boil an egg? Do the laundry? Read a map? Homeschooler Christine Field helps parents systematically teach kids - from preschool to the teen years - what they need to know to thrive as adults.