A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. A child's ability to play does more than provide for fun and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotional and intellectual growth, and teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. Stevanne Auerbach, Ph. D., has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and gives you specific advice on which toys to buy and what kind of games to play to empower your child's overall development. View More...
From two noted learning specialists, here is the amazing, scientifically pr oved Azrin-Foxx method that teaches potty training quickly-in less than fou r hours for the average child. The classic guide used by millions of parents! Make potty training a total success-in only a few hours! After that rewarding learning period, he or she will willingly use the toil et without assistance or a reminder! Also inside is a wealth of information on related topics, including: ? Unexpected benefits-your child's newfound pride and independence ca n increase eagerness to feed and dress him- or herself, and i... View More...
This 10-chapter monograph explores the range of influences parents have on their children's linguistic development and in the process attempts to unde rstand why parents adopt the language styles they do in addressing children . The discussion focuses on the following three themes that are interwoven throughout the book: (1) the social nature of human language that drives pa rents to adopt a particular style of language with their children; (2) the importance of multiple variables in determining the precise effect a specif ic parent may have on the language of a particular child; and (3) the d... View More...
"...takes parents-to-be step-by-step through the prenatal stages and moment -by-moment through first- and second-stage labor and the actual birth." View More...
The passionate attachment between parents and babies, as well as the inevit able anxieties, begin well before birth. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, whom Time calls "the nation's preeminent baby doctor" shows how this turmoil prepares parents for the arrival of the child and how to survive and enjoy those im portant early months when a new relationship begins and a new family is bor n. As the cornerstone of his classic trilogy, which continues with Infants And Mothers and Toddlers and Parents, this revised an up-to-date edition of On Becoming A Family supports parents through pregnancy, birth, and the... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. This easy-to-read guide to better parenting skills uses methods proven at Boys Town and shared with thousands of parents in workshops nationwide. Readers learn skills in topics such as developing rules and communicating as a family, dealing with temper outbursts and tantrums, teaching positive behavior, and helping youngsters make decisions. View More...
In this bestseller, the star of the top-rated TV series regales and comfort s parents with refreshing, marvelously ludicrous tales about his life as th e father of five. PW praised the appraoch, stating that "although Cosby mos tly restates material that appears in many other books about family life, p ast and present, his is a winner." View More...
From the bestselling authors of Your Pregnancy Week by Week comes must-have pregnancy information for the one in three women who will become pregnant after 30. View More...
When you're pregnant, there is nothing more exciting than keeping up with t he drastic changes your body undergoes on a weekly basis. In Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Glade B. Curtis, M.D. (Your Pregnancy Questions and Answers, Your Pregnancy After Thirty) has written a clear, easy to follow guidebook . Each "week" includes information on: How Big Is Your Baby?, How Big Are Y ou?, How Your Baby Is Growing and Developing, Changes in You, How Your Acti ons Affect Your Baby's Development, You Should Also Know, and a Tip of the Week. With the exception of the You Should Also Know sections (which so... View More...
Over a half million copies sold--this authoritative guidebook answers hundr eds of questions commonly asked by today's expectant parents. Addresses mor ning sickness, diet, weight gain, exercise, miscarriage prevention, and pos t-natal concerns. 75 line drawings. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. A human being's greatest capacity to absorb knowledge is from the ages of three months to six years. This time period is superlative for teaching babies to read, beginning as early as three months. They will learn from this international best-seller, in its first-ever paperback edition. View More...
The book everyone is talking about: how the French manage to raise well-beh aved children, and have a life! Who hasn't noticed how well-behaved French children are, compared to our own? How come French babies sleep through the night? Why do French children happily eat what is put in front of them? Ho w can French mothers chat to their friends while their children play quietl y? Why are French mothers more likely to be seen in skinny jeans than track suit bottoms? View More...
A clean softcover, no markings throughout: This traditional, popular guide to pregnancy covers every possible aspect of the prenatal period: pregnancy tests; choosing a caregiver; month-by-month fetal development; eating correctly; sex during pregnancy; common illness symptoms; and childbirth options, including cesarean section and pain medications. The authors also provide a healthful approach to prenatal nutrition, though some women may find it hard to consistently meet their high standards. They use a reassuring and informative tone to describe and answer common concerns and not-so-common p... View More...
Once our society set aside time for adolescents to grow from children to ad ults, to become accustomed to their expanding bodies and minds. Now the mar kers that defined passage-differences in dress, behavior, and responsibilit ies-have vanished. The institutions that guarded adolescence, such as famil y and schools, now expect "young adults" to deal with adult issues. Those t rends leave teens no time to be teens.All Grown Up and No Place to Go spotl ights the pressures on teenagers to grow up quickly. The resulting problems range from common alienation to self-destructive behavior. Quoting t... View More...
Building upon the success so many parents experience with Babywise (establi shing regular sleeping patterns in children before the age of eight weeks), Babywise II helps moms and dads add a new dimension to their babies' day: the establishment of right learning patterns. Learning patterns ultimately affect the way a child manages instructions, directions, correction, limita tions, freedoms, and new and growing relationships. That's why it is critic al that the first patterns be the right patterns. It is crucial that babies develop the skills they need for the next important stage of developmen... View More...
