Parenting Suggestions

Updated November 19, 2024
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Baby & toddler basics : expert answers to parents' top 150 questions
Altmann, Tanya Remer
Paper Book
Fast, evidence-based advice that's a lot more accurate than "Dr. Google"! This easy-to-use guide offers parents the advice they need for (distressing) baby and toddler health and development concerns--fast! Dr. Altmann draws on more than 20 years in practice to answer parents'...
The gift of failure : how the best parents learn to let go so their children can succeed
Lahey, Jessica
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the tradition of Paul Tough's How Children Succeed and Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, this groundbreaking manifesto focuses on the critical school years when parents must learn to allow their children to experience the...
Thirty million words : building a child's brain : tune in, talk more, take turns
Suskind, Dana
Paper Book
The founder and director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Professor Dana Suskind, explains why the most important--and astoundingly simple--thing you can do for your child's future success in life is to to talk to them. What nurtures the brain to optimum intelligence and...
Baby signing essentials : easy sign language for every age and stage
Cadjan, Nancy.
Ebook
Easy baby sign language for every age and stage! From the author of the award-winning Baby Signing 1-2-3 and the creator of the bestselling Sign Babies ASL Flash Cards, comes the simple and comprehensive resource you've been looking for to help you and your baby learn sign language and...
The breakthrough years : a new scientific framework for raising thriving teens
Galinsky, Ellen
Paper Book
Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence. "Just wait until they're a teenager!" Many parents of newborns have heard this warning about the...
The no-cry sleep solution for newborns : amazing sleep from day one - for baby and you
Pantley, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Just reading The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns can help your newborn baby sleep better! Yes, it's true!
Helping children succeed : what works and why
Tough, Paul
Paper Book
A NOW READ THIS PBS NewsHour and New York Times Book Review selection  An essential handbook of successful strategies to help kids overcome issues, learn, and thrive--including in today's chaotic learning environments...
The complete IEP guide : how to advocate for your special ed child
Siegel, Lawrence M.
Paper Book
Recipient of the 2017 BRONZE Winner for Education Award from Foreword Indies. Get the educational services and support your child deserves Federal law guarantees every child a free appropriate education, and the goal of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is to assure...
Peaceful parent, happy siblings : how to stop the fighting and raise friends for life
Markham, Laura
Audiobook
Popular parenting expert Dr. Laura Markham, author of PEACEFUL PARENTS, HAPPY SIBLINGS, has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. As any parent of more than one child knows,...
The brave learner : finding everyday magic in homeschool, learning, and life
Bogart, Julie
Audiobook
Publishers Weekly bestseller · A joyful and accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday life Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are...
Parent nation : unlocking every child's potential, fulfilling society's promise
Suskind, Dana
Paper Book
This book explains exactly what parents need to know about enhancing healthy brain development - how to physically interact with kids (at their level), how to talk about math, new ideas on how to build grit and character, among many other practical insights. Readers will see from fascinating...
How to raise a wild child : the art and science of falling in love with nature
Sampson, Scott D.
Paper Book
From the beloved host of PBS Kids'Dinosaur Train, an easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more American...
No-drama discipline : the whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child's developing mind
Siegel, Daniel J.
Ebook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline.   "A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading."--Parents

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