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A supportive guide for busy parents who want to connect more and stress less. In our stressed-out culture, too many parents are just coping rather than thriving, juggling demands on their time and energy, and tuning out their inner voices and deeper visions for family life in order to keep their...

No-nonsense, sanity-saving insights from the Washington Post on Parenting columnist--for anyone who's drowning in parental pressure and advice that doesn't work. Ever feel overwhelmed by the stress and perfectionism of our overparenting culture--and at the same time, still look for solutions to...

Are your kids unable to step away from the screens? Here is a practical, step-by-step guide that gives parents the tools to teach children, from toddlers to teens, how to gain control of their technology use.

Parenting can be such an overwhelming job that it's easy to lose track of where you stand on some of the more controversial subjects at the playground (What if my kid likes to rough house - isn't this ok as long as no one gets hurt? And what if my kid just doesn't feel like sharing?). In this inspiring and enlightening book, Heather Shumaker describes her quest to nail down "the rules" to raising smart, sensitive, and self-sufficient kids.

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times, children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success....

The one-stop homeschool audio resource for a new generation! In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more families than ever before are asking questions about homeschooling. Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooling veteran and mom of six has all the information you need to succeed. In this audio book...

Die renommierte Erziehungsexpertin Sarah Ockwell-Smith liefert den Rettungsanker, den sie als Mutter eines Kindes mit ADHS selbst dringend gebraucht hätte: Ein bestärkender Ratgeber für alle, die Kinder mit explosivem Verhalten tagtäglich begleiten. Fundiert, ermutigend und leicht verständlich erläutert sie aktuelle wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse, die uns helfen, solche Kinder besser zu verstehen und im Familienalltag gezielter zu unterstützen.

Handy-Nutzung von Kindern: Wenn Sie weniger Streit, mehr Sicherheit und klare Regeln wollen, dann lesen Sie weiter. Ihr Kind will „nur kurz“ ans Handy – und plötzlich sind 45 Minuten weg, die Hausaufgaben eskalieren, der Ton wird schärfer, und Sie fragen sich: Bin ich zu streng … oder zu locker? Sie möchten Ihr Kind schützen, ohne es zu kontrollieren. Sie möchten Grenzen setzen, ohne ständig zu drohen. Und Sie möchten endlich das beruhigende Gefühl: „Wir haben das im Griff.“

Das Kind will nicht zur Schule gehen – »Die Lehrerin ist schuld«. Ein anderes kann immer noch nicht lesen - »Kein Wunder bei solchen Eltern«. Anstatt an einem Strang zu ziehen, verlieren Eltern und Lehrkräfte wertvolle Energie im täglichen Gegeneinander. Saskia Niechzial zeigt, wie das Gegeneinander zwischen Lehrkräften und Eltern Schule ausbremst und wie ein neues Miteinander gelingen kann.

As seen in the New York Times -- a practical guide that presents an alternative to shouting, shaming, and blaming--to give kids the skills they need to grow and thrive Discipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional...

A Harvard-trained psychiatrist and mom of 3 gives parents and educators the tech habits children need to achieve their full potential--and a 6-step plan to put them into action. You may have picked up on some warning signs: The more your 9-year-old son plays video games, the more distracted and...

“If you’re raising a boy, you need this brilliant book. It is clear, wise, and eye-opening.” —Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of Untangled When boys enter puberty, they tend to get quiet—or at least quieter than before—and parents often misread their signals. Here’s how to navigate...

A calmer, simpler approach to potty training If you're like most parents, you're probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don't worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process—one that focuses on...

Bringing chivalry back into our modern-day world, this book shows us how to inspire today's generation of young boys to pursue honor, courage, and compassion. In an age when respect and honor seem like distant and antiquated relics, how can we equip boys to pursue valor and courageously put the...

Unlock your children’s potential by helping them build their strengths. This game-changing book shows us the extraordinary results of focusing on our children’s strengths rather than always trying to correct their weaknesses. Most parents struggle with this shift because they suffer from a...

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...

The instant New York Times bestseller! “Emily Oster dives into the data on parenting issues, cuts through the clutter, and gives families the bottom line to help them make better decisions.” –Good Morning America “A targeted mini-MBA program designed to help moms and dads establish best...

Kids today are facing unprecedented pressures—and their mental health is suffering. Building Happier Kids offers practical, concrete steps you can take to help your kids and yourself! Dr. Bhargava prescribes taking an intentional pause from modern life's nonstop pace to focus on ways you can meaningfully impact your family's emotional well-being. Overscheduling, homework, and ever-present electronic devices may make these seem easier said than done, but Dr. Bhargava offers realistic, balanced advice that will help you prioritize health and restore the happiness of childhood. 

We have seen the enemy . . . and they are small. If anyone understands why children behave the way they do, it's psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman. Equipping you with seven principles of Reality Discipline, this father of five shows you how to get kids to do what you want them to do, foil finicky eaters, turn off temper tantrums, and minimize sibling rivalries, use authority and decisiveness to show your kids you're not a pushover, and know when to take the little buzzards by the beak.

Transform household chaos into cooperative calm with gentle behavior tools grounded in practical child psychology. If your routine feels like an exhausting battle of wills, this empathetic parenting guide offers a real lifeline. Swap morning meltdowns and bedtime resistance for a peaceful...