Fifteen thousand children under the age of fifteen passedthrough the Terezin Concentration Camp. Fewer than 100 survived. Inthese poems and pictures drawn by the young inmates, we see thedaily misery of these uprooted children, as well as their hopes andfears, their courage and optimism. 60 color illustrations.
P.E.T., or Parent Effectiveness Training, began almost fortyyears ago as the first national parent-training program to teachparents how to communicate more effectively with kids and offerstep-by-step advice to resolving family conflicts so everybodywins. This beloved classic is the most studied, highly praised, andproven parenting program in the world -- and it will work for you.Now revised for the first time since its initial publication, thisgroundbreaking guide will show you: How to avoid being a permissive parent How to listen so kids will talk to you and talk so kids willlisten to you How to teach yourchildren to "own" their problems and to solve them How to use the "No-Lose" method to resolve conflicts Using the timeless methods of P.E.T. will have immediate results:less fighting, fewer tantrums and lies, no need for punishment.Whether you have a toddler striking out for independence or ateenager who has already started rebelling, you'll find P.E.T. acompassionate,
Safety skills for children outside the home Warning signs of sexual abuse How to screen baby-sitters and choose schools Strategies for keeping teenagers safe from violence All parents face the same challenges when it comes to theirchildren's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what tobelieve, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. In thisempowering book, Gavin de Becker, the nation's leading expert onpredicting violent behavior and author of the monumental bestsellerThe Gift of Fear, offers practical new steps to enhance children'ssafety at every age level, giving you the tools you need to allowyour kids freedom without losing sleep yourself. With daring andcompassion, he shatters the widely held myths about danger andsafety and helps parents find some certainty about life'shighest-stakes questions: How can I know a baby-sitter won't turn out to be someone whoharms my child? (see page 103) What should I ask child-care professionals when I interview t