Childhood Development Learning

Despite a perfect storm of hostile forces that are robbing children of a healthy childhood, courageous parents and teachers who know what’s best for children are turning the tide. Johann Christoph Arnold, whose books on education, parenting, and relationships have helped more than a million people through life’s challenges, draws on the stories and voices of parents and educators on the ground, and a wealth of personal experience.

In this edition of the Montessori at Home Guide series, you'll find a wonderful parent or caregiver's guide to gently help your two- to six-year-old learn self-care. Written with the busy parent in mind, Rachel Peachey, a Montessori preschool teacher and parent, presents practical lessons that are easy enough for the very beginner, yet they will inspire the most seasoned of Montessori parents. This guide will help you jump-start your child's learning of proper hygiene, dressing, eating, safety, and manners.

Llega el momento de elegir el mejor camino en la educación de nuestros hijos, ¿qué hacer? Ante una pregunta tan importante, el método Montessori ofrece mucho más que un sistema pedagógico tradicional. Montessori es un estilo de vida y una forma de enseñanza que busca respetar los ritmos de aprendizaje de cada niño, y que centra su visión en el desarrollo integral del ser humano desde el nacimiento.

In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian synthesizes current knowledge and clearly demonstrates how this distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities.

This little girl is off to big school for a visit! She's already been before, and describes how she has met her teacher at preschool, at home and at school. A happy tale of a rather huge change told with positivity through humor-filled poetry.

The author of Homeschooling Is the New Millennium presents a brand new idea that should have taken off years ago to help you do just that, all while adding peace of mind and family time to your daily routine. Homeschooling is the safest and most stress-free way to approach everyday educational needs. Imagine perfect grades enabling you to be an honor roll college bound student from the comfort of your own home!

The aim of this book, firstly, is to inform parents, guardians, educators, and youth workers of how to make choosing a career path an interesting, exciting, and engaging exercise for young people. Secondly, it aims to create awareness that choosing a career path between the ages of 12 and 14 will motivate a young person to become engaged, focused, and hardworking both inside and outside of the classroom.

Trials and Successes gives a homeschool mom's personal and honest account of the trials, successes, and lessons learned while home teaching her African American sons. Trials and Successes offers insight into the role of being a home educator, the different methods and strategies that can be used to home teach, and the advantages of parents taking complete responsibility of their children's education.

Certain to appeal to all parents, whether they are expecting or raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans, or empty-nesters, this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges, and joys of raising a family.

Another unique children's book from author PC Marotta. This time Twinkle and the gang are back trying to put an end to rudeness because being polite and having manners is very, very cool! Join Twinkle, Izzy, Binky, Teddy, Squeak, Prince, Sammy, and Wendy as they follow around a very rude dude!

Are you a new parent who needs a guide on parenting, or are you already a parent and just want to ensure you are on the right parenting path? This audiobook covers topics that no one teaches and sets you on the right path to being a calm and patient parent.

The term "behavior" or anything associated with it has been given a negative reputation. We are here to take back control of the word and shift the mindset from one that is "to control" the individual to one that is respectful, understanding, and gentle but firm to the individual.

Starting college is an exciting and daunting prospect - but for students with disabilities, the process of enrolling and participating in classes comes with unique challenges. Millions of parents each year face the perplexing, sometimes contradictory policies of colleges and universities when it comes to disability accommodations. Packed with relevant information about university policies, legal rights, and accessibility options, you'll find the answers to your most pressing questions about your child's college experience.

Dive into the enchanting world of early childhood education with "Seeds of Knowledge." This captivating audiobook explores the transformative power of early reading, unveiling how the magic of books can shape young minds, spark creativity, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Journey through engaging stories, expert insights, and practical tips that empower parents and educators to nurture a love for reading from the very beginning.

A Is for Advocacy outlines five practical and effective strategies to let your voice be heard in determining your child’s academic future. After working through the chapters of this book, you’ll be equipped and confident enough to have a seat at the table and gain results. Emme brings her unique perspective from both sides of the table, serving as a high school counselor and as a parent to a special-needs son. Her down-to-earth style is sure to draw you in and power you forward. The act of advocating does not have to be complicated.

Once there was a tree, and she loved a boy - and already this story is getting weird. This tree did everything for the little boy, spoiled the heck out of him, only to raise a monster, proving to everyone that trees make terrible parents. But whoever thought trees would make good parents? In this satirical, cautionary tale about the consequences of over-coddling your kids, watch the downward spiral of bratty-child-turned-evil-lunatic against a tree who was just trying to live her tree life. Enjoy this dark parody of indulgent parenting gone horribly wrong.

Discover how to travel full-time as a single mom! How can you afford it? How will your child get an education? Do you know how unsafe it is to travel with just your children? The pushback single moms get when the topic of traveling comes up can be overwhelming! And it’s not just your well-meaning friends and family. Sometimes, it’s your own self-doubt that prevents you from pursuing your dreams of being a leaf in the wind and traveling the world to your heart’s content.

The Plaque Pixie's Complete Guide to Dentistry for Children is every new parent's resource for their child's teeth. It provides parents with essential information about what a child's dental needs are. The best ways to handle teething, effective brushing techniques, when and how to decide about braces for adolescents, and dealing with wisdom teeth.

Some of the most famous children tales to be enjoyed by the whole family.