Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children (英语) 平装 内容简介 P.E.T., or Parent Effectiveness Training, began almost forty years ago as the first national parent-training program to teach parents how to communicate more effectively with kids and offer step-by-step advice to resolving family conflicts so everybody wins. This beloved classic is the most studied, highly praised, and proven parenting program in the world -- and it will work for you. Now revised for the first time since its initial publication, this groundbreaking guide will show you: How to avoid being a permissive parent How to listen so kids will talk to you and talk so kids will listen to you How to teach your children 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. Whethe

The Essential Parents' Guide to the Best Conventionaland Natural Medicines for Your Child From feedingto healing, clothing to washing, raising children naturally can bea daunting task--unless you know how. Natural Baby andChildcare shows you how to complement conventional therapy withnatural treatments such as homeopathic and herbal medicine; how tobathe your child without using damaging chemicals; and how to findhealthy, organic food for your baby. As a physician and a mom, Dr.Lauren Feder skillfully bridges the divide between medicine andmotherhood, empowering parents to personalize tradtionalchild-rearing practices to their own child. Natural Baby and Childcare answers common questions suchas: * Do homeopathic medicines have any side effects? * What alternatives are there to wasteful or harmful babyproducts, such as plastic diapers and chemical-laden diapercreams? * Can vaccines cause autism or Sudden Infant DeathSyndrome? In addition to shedding light

From the author of The Defiant Child comes the first book toconnect From the author of the groundbreaking The Defiant Childcomes the first book to connect explosive behavior--when kids gofrom Jekyll to Hyde and back in the blink of an eye--with itsunderlying causes Does your hitting, kicking, screaming childexplode with so little provocation that you can't help but wonderif he's possessed? Are his extreme tantrums becoming the stuff ofplayground legend? And are you about to lose your job because hisdaycare or school repeatedly asks you to pick him up early? Dr.Douglas Riley's ear-to-the-ground insights will give much-neededhelp to desperate parents who have one overriding question: Whydoes my child act like this? This compassionate yet no-nonsensetherapist explains that explosive behavior is the mere tip of theiceberg. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all strategy, Dr. Rileyidentifies the eleven most common causes of explosions andaccordingly tailors his treatment strategies to address theunderlying ca

Over the past thirty-five years, Between Parent and Child hashelped millions of parents around the world strengthen theirrelationships with their children. Written by renowned psychologistDr. Haim Ginott, this revolutionary book offered a straightforwardpre*ion for empathetic yet disciplined child rearing andintroduced new communication techniques that would change the wayparents spoke with, and listened to, their children. Dr. Ginott'sinnovative approach to parenting has influenced an entiregeneration of experts in the field, and now his methods can workfor you, too. In this revised edition, Dr. Alice Ginott, clinicalpsychologist and wife of the late Haim Ginott, and familyrelationship specialist Dr. H. Wallace Goddard usher thisbestselling classic into the new century while retaining the book'spositive message and Haim Ginott's warm, accessible voice. Based onthe theory that parenting is a skill that can be learned, thisindispensable handbook will show you how to: - Discipline withoutthreats, bribes,

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Through the wonder of three-dimensional ultrasound,mothers-to-be can literally watch their babies develop right beforetheir eyes. Now in this fully illustrated and astonishing journey,you can witness a baby’s progress throughout the approximately 280days of pregnancy. Inside you’ll find ? a day-by-day view of the normal course of a baby’s growth andbehavior ? the current facts on how babies develop, when they acquireabilities, and how they respond to their environment ? advice on how to interact with your baby during pregnancy ? tips on keeping your growing baby safe in his or hersurroundings ? essential information about pre-natal exams, routines, andprocedures From trimester to trimester, this reassuring volume provides expertguidance on experiencing a happy, healthy, and stress-freepregnancy.

Today’s busier, faster, supersized society is waging anundeclared war . . . on childhood. As the pace of life acceleratesto hyperspeed–with too much stuff, too many choices, and too littletime–children feel the pressure. They can become anxious, havetrouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed withbehavioral problems. Now, in defense of the extraordinary power ofless, internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Paynehelps parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom thatall kids need, allowing their children’s attention to focus andtheir individuality to flourish. Based on Payne’s twenty year’s experience successfully counselingbusy families, Simplicity Parenting teaches parents how to worryand hover less–and how to enjoy more. For those who want to slowtheir children’s lives down but don’t know where to start, Payneoffers both inspiration and a blueprint for change. · Streamline your home environment. The average child has morethan 150 toys.

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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.

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Turn Your Child into a Great Reader! Are you concerned about your child's reading ability? Does yourchild hate to read? If so, you are not alone. In fact, 38 percentof American fourth graders are unable to read at a basic level. Butnow you can turn your nonreader child into a reading star—in just afew short weeks. Based on research done at Yale, this simple yet revolutionary guidemerges the three essential elements of reading instruction:auditory training, phonics, and whole language. Inside, teachersand parents will find easy-to-read cartoons, games, and fun phonicsheets that will help almost any child read at or above gradelevel. Reading expert Peggy Wilber will show you how to help yourchild develop better fluency, language skills, and comprehension.You'll learn how to: Determine your child's specific reading needs Help your childdevelop comprehension strategies Enhance your child's phonic skillsChoose great reading selections at the right level for your childAnd much more! "This is an effec

Crittenden （The Price of Motherhood） offers an engaging look at working mothers and how their parenting skills make them more adept managers。 Based on interviews with 100 parents （mostly women） who were the primary caregivers in their family， the book offers an intriguing look at the changing face of American executives。 Quoting her subjects directly， Crittenden illustrates how being a parent helps someone be a more creative， if sometimes unconventional， manager。 One woman talked about a producer who shouted obscenities at her。 The woman did nothing， viewing the behavior as the equivalent of a toddler’s temper tantrum， and the producer apologized the next day。 Sometimes， parents have added knowledge that has a direct impact on their job。 Working parents in any field will readily identify with many of the scenarios discussed in this book by some visible CEOs including CNBC’s Pamela Thomas-Graham， Oxygen’s Geraldine Laybourne and actress Lindsay Crouse。 Crittenden con

Biblical parenting involves encouraging, exhorting, andempathizing with children according to their unique needs andcharacter. This re-release of Different Children, Different Needsclarifies what the Bible means when it commands us to ?

What should your child learn in the sixth grade? How canyou help him or her at home? This book answers these importantquestions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge thatthousands of parents and teachers across the nation have agreedupon for American sixth graders. Featuring sixteen pages offull-color illustrations, a bolder, easier-to-follow format, and athoroughly updated curriculum, What Your Sixth Grader Needs toKnow, Revised Edition, is designed for parents and teachers toenjoy with children. Hundreds of thousands of children havebenefited from the Core Knowledge Series. This revised editiongives a new generation of sixth graders the advantage they need tomake progress in school today, and to establish an approach tolearning that will last a lifetime. Discover: ? Favorite Poems—old and new, from Edgar Allan Poe’s classic “TheRaven” to Maya Angelou’s “Woman Work” ? Literature—from around the world, including Homer’s epics theIliad and the Odyssey, Shakespeare