Family Learning

In American Literature, all main periods are covered, from colonial times to the present movement toward cultural diversity. Also covered are key themes and personalities, with emphasis on major figures, including Ben Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Henry James, Edith Wharton, William Faulkner, Langston Hughes, Tennessee Williams, Alice Walker, and many more.

Welcome to the world of visualization where children learn to learn better, achieve more, and build confidence. What happens when the formal school years hit? Why do so many struggle in school, a place where their curiosity should be encouraged to grow? Too many children are frustrated with the basic academic subjects: reading, writing, spelling, and math. Your child may become a master of avoiding tasks, stressed or anxious or have a behavioral problem. No more.

Does your dog go deaf as soon as you take the lead off? Learn how to: Have your dog spin on a sixpence and race back to you when you call, stop panicking when your dog sees another dog or a squirrel, enjoy walks without stress. This audiobook unravels the mysteries of getting your dog to fly back to you - whatever else may be happening!

You've got your new dog, you've got the bowl, the collar, and the lead. Now what? This puppy doesn't seem to understand anything you say! You got your pet to be your companion - and yet all you seem to do is yell at her! Let's change this right away: instead of focussing on what you don't want your dog to do, focus on what you do want. Instead of having unnecessary battles over trivia, build up terrific games your dog longs to play with you. Soon your unruly dog will be saying, "Yes? What would you like me to do for you?"

Just when Joey Pigza's wired world finally seems to be under control, his good-for-nothing dad pops back into his life. This time, though, Carter Pigza is a new man - literally. After a lucky lotto win, he has a crazy new outlook on life, and he's even changed his name to Charles Heinz. He thinks Joey and his mom should become new people, too. Soon Joey finds himself bombarded with changes, including a new name, a new home, and a new family business: running the beat-up Beehive Diner.

"Pas på familien" er en bog til voksne, som rigtig gerne vil blive ved med at leve sammen i fast parforhold med børn, men som synes, det er svaert - måske endda umuligt. Lola har en mission: Skilsmissekurven skal knaekkes. For dem, der ikke ser anden udvej end at gå fra hinanden, handler det om at komme så godt som muligt gennem en skilsmisse. Først og sidst drejer det sig om børnene og deres trivsel.

«Un viaje hacia la diversidad, una reflexión sobre el éxito, el fracaso y las expectativas que condicionan a niños, niñas y adolescentes y sobre cómo podemos darles la posibilidad de construir su propio futuro.» ¿Qué es el éxito para ti? ¿Y el fracaso? Y si piensas en niños y niñas, ¿qué responderías? Cuando miras a los que te rodean, ¿consideras que estás libre de prejuicios? ¿Hay ciertas creencias que distorsionan tu manera de ver la vida?

A true story of perseverance, unity, and hope, The Kindness of Color follows two immigrant families facing separate battles with racism in WWII-era Southern California. Unexpectedly, their paths intertwine, ultimately paving the way for the landmark court case Mendez, et. al v. Westminster and the desegregation of California public schools seven years before Brown v. Board of Education. In the face of discrimination, the Mendez and Munemitsu families are sustained by the acts of kindness extended to them by friends and strangers as they navigate their journeys toward justice.

Are you an educator eager to bridge the gap between mindfulness and brain science in your teaching? A parent seeking effective strategies to navigate the complexities of raising a teenager? Or perhaps you're a teenager yourself, looking for ways to harness mindfulness to tackle academic and personal challenges? If any of these resonate with you, Mindful Learning is the essential guide you've been searching for.

This audiobook provides specific guidelines for preparing your home to receive your new German shepherd and helping you understand what your German shepherd is thinking. I'll also provide you with detailed explanations for training your dog with basic commands, followed by additional advanced training techniques. So, if you're ready to foster obedience through training, then let's get started!

He spent over three decades proudly serving his country. But his greatest lessons came from one unique bond. For Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., leadership began at home as a young boy. Though his father was a man of few words, he was molded by his parents' actions for a future filled with achievement. And when the decorated military officer faced his own retirement, he recalled the profound message his dad imparted many years before: "A man ought to always stay busy."

Your Ivy competitive edge. The most effective college application strategies ever published. Transform your college applications into Bam! Pow! Wow!—without high-priced consultants, tutors, or prep courses. Using actual common application personal essays, activities and honors sections, supplemental essays, and letters of continued interest from accepted applications to University of Virginia, Duke, and Princeton, Coach Mom Top College Admission Playbook shows you how to stand tall above thousands in one quick listen.

Moving? You're in good company: 14% of Americans move each year. Despite all this relocation taking place around us it can still feel like a lonely process fraught with anxiety for you and your children. But it doesn't have to be this way. The Essential Moving Guide for Families is exactly what the title suggests. It features advice on the practical and the personal elements of a successful move - before, during, and after the move itself.

Wie verwandeln wir liebevolle Gefühle in liebevolles Verhalten? Denn einander zu lieben, bedeutet nicht automatisch, dass Eltern und Kinder gut miteinander auskommen. Verantwortung und Gleichwürdigkeit, die Umsetzung persönlicher Werte im Familienalltag - "Die kompetente Familie" bietet die Quintessenz der langjährigen Erfahrung Jesper Juuls. Der bekannte Familientherapeut bietet Orientierung und konkrete Hilfestellung - eine solide Basis für alle, die ihre eigene Rolle als Eltern und Partner finden wollen.

Beziehung statt Erziehung lautet das Schlüsselwort zu Jesper Juuls Familienkonzept. Der bekannte Familientherapeut stellt in diesem Hörbuch die fünf Grundsteine vor, auf deren Basis Familienleben gelingen kann: Er erklärt, was es mit Kooperation und Integrität auf sich hat, betont den Vorrang des Selbstwertgefühls gegenüber dem Selbstvertrauen, beschreibt, wie man persönliche Verantwortung übernimmt, warum Eltern als Leuchttürme wirken müssen und wie man die Kunst, "Nein" zu sagen, richtig ausübt.

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.

The Family Affair Cookbook written by Kathy Garver with Geoffrey Mark, is a tasty trip to the elegant retro-recipes of the 1960s! Not only does Kathy share the culinary secrets of Mr. French's kitchen as well as those of the great restaurants of the era, but she shares warm and poignant memories of working on one of the classic sitcoms of all time.

No importa si eres nuevo en esto o has estado usando Montessori por un tiempo, o incluso si no estás planeando enviar a tus hijos a una escuela Montessori. Con la ayuda de este libro, podrás hacer que tu hijo pequeño desarrolle la confianza, el conocimiento del lenguaje, la concentración, la inteligencia y la educación, a través de un programa rico y bien organizado ¡orientado al éxito de tu hijo!

Two boys, one struggle. A new family, an uncovered secret. Tommy and Ryan are as different as they come. Tommy is a young offender, he’s tough and he’s cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved, and definitely not cool. Forced to become a family, the two discover their shared dyslexia and develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever. Prize-winning Malcolm Duffy's third novel explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in a story full of his hallmark heart and humour.

After all the testing and touring and applying, your child has been accepted to college. Congratulations! Now what? Distilling lessons and sharing stories (some cautionary, some entertaining, all helpful) from her long college advisory career, three-time Ivy League Dean Monique Rinere presents a unique month-by-month road map to a college experience that is rich, rewarding, and successful for teens and parents alike.