Kids Wellness

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....

Whether you have an established step family or are in the early stages of a blended family, you can find value in the information presented in this audiobook. Also included is a chapter of real-life case studies from stepparents caring for disabled children. The experiences they share hold valuable lessons on issues that may arise and how they handled them in their endeavor to maintain a happy stepfamily.

Packed with easy-to-follow tips and real-life advice, this book breaks down the challenges of ADHD into manageable steps. You'll find practical strategies for setting up routines, handling tricky behaviors, and working with schools—all delivered in a friendly, down-to-earth style. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for fresh ideas, this handbook is like having a chat with a knowledgeable friend who’s been there. Perfect for any parent wanting to make a positive impact on their child’s journey with ADHD.

If you're like many parents, you may wonder what's going on inside your child's mind when they throw a temper tantrum, refuse to cooperate, or become overly excited. Written by two experts in child development and education, The Emotionally Intelligent Child offers a groundbreaking approach for understanding your child's behavior in the context of their development, as well as tips for parenting with compassion, and strategies for helping your child build emotional intelligence—a key element of success in today's world.

Every human is born with an automatic response system (nervous) that produces a flight-or-fight response whenever we are faced with a situation that appears scary or takes us off guard. When we are met with an unexpected situation, there is a part of the brain that controls how we react, whether we choose to fight or take a flight. It is that part of the brain that brings about anxiety. It is the same for children. Some leading factors that add to the anxiety disorder in children include biological factors, family factors, and environmental factors.

In the past three years, meditation was a big part of my life and helped me a lot in many situations. For this reason, I always thought that it would be great to find something for my kids. That's the reason why I started to collaborate with some guided meditation professionals to create five stories that I could play at home for my kids. They loved it, and we decided to give the possibility to others to listen to it - that's the reason for this audiobook. Those guided meditations helped my kids to relax and sleep better. I hope I will do the same with yours.

Every parent will have to discipline a child at some stage. No matter how well behaved they are, they all have a moment when behavior lapses and falls below what is expected. In years gone by, it was the custom to use physical force to chastise children, but this has been shown to be ineffective and now parents look for other ways to deal with problems.

Understanding and Supporting Kids with ADHD & Behavioral Wonders is a compassionate, clear, and practical guide for anyone raising, teaching, or caring for children who experience the world a little differently. Whether you're a parent navigating daily routines with an endlessly energetic child, a teacher seeking new strategies to reach your students, or a caregiver trying to better understand the behaviours you see, this book offers insight, encouragement, and real-world tools to help.

Parenting is hard work. Throw in something like ADHD, and it can seem impossible. Do you often feel stressed, frustrated, disrespected, and just plain tired? Don’t worry: You’re not alone. Nearly 6.2 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD–you share the faith of all those parents. When you think about the difficulties you face in parenting an ADHD child, you should also think about the difficulties they face navigating a world that wasn’t created with them in mind.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) does not have to be a scary prognosis. Rather, it can be the beginning of understanding. This short book is written for parents and caregivers to listen to with their children to help them see the strengths of their diagnosis. Written by an individual who has been diagnosed along the fetal alcohol spectrum herself, the author has firsthand experience as well as over 15 years in the FASD advocacy field.

We live in an age of anxiety. Amidst climate change and natural disasters, a troubled economy, and one of the largest global pandemics in modern history - is it any wonder our kids are anxious and stressed out? Add in the pressures inherent in social media and consumerist culture, as well as the pressure of academic success, and you've got a recipe for disaster. The good news is that you can help your child manage anxiety and stress - no matter what life throws their way. This book will show you how.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids is a book about presenting the concepts of situational awareness to children (ages 5 to 12) in a way that will keep them engaged and help them take an active role in their own personal security. This book will show you how to use fun, interactive games to build situational awareness skills. Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of personal safety.

After knowing friends with anorexia and being baffled by their behavior, Laura Moisin suddenly found herself prone to the same disease - not eating at all and going weeks at a time consuming nothing but water and the occasional black coffee. Deceiving therapists by misleading them with symptoms of depression, her anorexia is prolonged, and her health deteriorates rapidly.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your child's ADHD symptoms? Do you long for effective strategies to decode their behaviors, identify triggers, and help them thrive? Look no further! Parenting Children with ADHD Made Simple is your ultimate toolkit for transforming the challenges of ADHD into opportunities for growth and success.

Parenting a child with ADHD can be overwhelming. Despite your best efforts, the road is often filled with frustration. But with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Discover interactive ways to get children to enjoy overcoming their anxiety, and keep their focus and interest with you. Learn about the types of anxieties your child may be experiencing and how to easily identify them.

Rachel Wright, a renowned parenting expert with extensive experience supporting families impacted by ADHD, knows firsthand the unique challenges parents face. Her compassionate and practical approach has transformed countless households, bringing peace, structure, and joy back into parenting.

Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World guides parents in teaching their children how to reap the benefits of living in a digital world while also preventing its negative effects. Dr. Mike Brooks and Dr. Jon Lasser, psychologists with extensive experience working with kids, parents, and teachers, combine cutting-edge research and expertise to create an engaging and helpful guide that emphasizes the importance of the parent-child relationship.

Edward M. Hallowell, MD, father of three and a clinical psychiatrist, has thought long and hard about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in. Now, in The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, he shares his findings with all of us who care about children. We don't need statistical studies or complicated expert opinions to raise children. What we do need is love, wonder, and the confidence to trust our instincts.

Whether you are completely new to the world of smoothies or just learning to explore new areas, the following sections of the book The Healthy Smoothie Cookbook will help you to get a better understanding of the whole process of smoothie-making and help you to make the best smoothies possible.