the optimistic child a proven program to safeguard children

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seligman, Martin E. P. / Reivich, Karen / Jaycox, Lisa, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), In The Optimistic Child, Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman offers parents, teachers, and coaches a well-validated program to prevent depression in children. In a thirty-year study, Seligman and his colleagues discovered the link between pessimism -- dwelling on the most catastrophic cause of any setback -- and depression. Seligman shows adults how to teach children the skills of optimism that can help them combat depression, achieve more on the playing field and at school, and improve their physical health. As Seligman states in his new afterword for this edition, "Teaching children optimism is more, I realized, than just correcting pessimism... It is the creation of a positive strength, a sunny but solid future-mindedness that can be deployed throughout life -- not only to fight depression and to come back from failure, but also to be the foundation of success and vitality."

The Lord is My Shepherd: From Psalm 23

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beck, Ingrid, PUBLISHER: Paternoster Publishing, -- A retelling of Psalm 23 for children. -- Uses child-friendly language to help children understand the meaning of the Psalm. -- Charming full color pastoral illustrations help children to understand the text further.

Children's Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants &

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Luby, Thia, PUBLISHER: Clear Light Publishing, A unique and original new program of yoga especially designed to appeal to children, this book presents six complete, entertaining yoga workouts for children ages 3 to 12. The exercises and games are based on imitation of animals, natural forms, and interesting manmade objects chosen because of their natural appeal to a child's imagination. Each part of the workout is illustrated with a picture of the animal or object and a picture of children demonstrating the activity. A yoga teacher with 17 years of experience, Luby has developed new poses, exercises, and games that capture children's enthusiasm for play, learning, and challenging physical activity. Graded according to difficulty and age, the workouts are presented with instructions that make it easy and fun for adults to teach the activities to one child or a group. Children's Book of Yoga offers parents and teachers a unique and appealing way to encourage early learning of habits and activities that will make a lasting difference in the quality of children's lives.

A Child's Story of Thanksgiving

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rader, Laura / Utt, Mary Ann, PUBLISHER: Ideals Children's Books, A Child's Story of Thanksgiving gives children a clear understanding of the origins of Thanksgiving and how it is celebrated today. From the Mayflower to modern times, this easy-to-read text recounts the traditional tale of the First Thanksgiving in fifteenth century Massachusetts, as well as illustrates common holiday celebrations of the present day.

Child Abuse and the Legal System

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sagatun, Inger J. / Edwards, Leonard / Sagatun, Inger, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This ground-breaking text examines the legal contexts in which child abuse can be handled, including the criminal, juvenile, domestic relations, and civil courts. The authors focus on the legal rules in each type of proceeding and the ways in which the law has changed to accommodate the special needs of children in the last fifteen years. Case studies provide examples and help identify the most important issues of child abuse facing the legal system. Child abuse is now a major part of the American legal landscape, involving not only the courts but also the law enforcement and child protection agencies. This is the first text for classroom use to systematically examine the fate of children in the legal system.

Adoption for Troubled Children: Prevention and Repair of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powers, Douglas F., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Experienced staff members from a children's residential center describe the special preparation needed to insure the successful adoption of older troubled children. Written with enormous compassion and understanding, Adoption for Troubled Children addresses the special problems encountered in the adoption of older children and demonstrates the need for synchronized efforts between and among individuals and agencies to better prepare the youngsters and families for stable and permanent adoptions. Focusing on the best interests of these troubled and troubling children, the authors provide case descriptions, historical background, and even the words of adoptable children to make a convincing appeal for more thorough and effective prevention and resolution of the problems incurred in older child adoptions.

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gottman, John M. / Goleman, Daniel P. / de Claire, Joan, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, "Intelligence That Comes from the Heart" Every parent knows the importance of equipping children with the intellectual skills they need to succeed in school and life. But children also need to master their emotions. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" is a guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world. And as acclaimed psychologist and researcher John Gottman shows, once they master this important life skill, emotionally intelligent children will enjoy increased self-confidence, greater physical health, better performance in school, and healthier social relationships. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will equip parents with a five-step "emotion coaching" process that teaches how to: * Be aware of a child's emotions * Recognize emotional expression as an opportunity for intimacy and teaching * Listen empathetically and validate a child's feelings * Label emotions in words a child can understand * Help a child come up with an appropriate way to solve a problem or deal with an upsetting issue or situation Written for parents of children of all ages, "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will enrich the bonds between parent and child and contribute immeasurably to the development of a generation of emotionally healthy adults.

Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barkley, Russell A. / Benton, Christine M., PUBLISHER: Guilford Publications, Every child has "ornery" moments, but more than 1 in 20 American children exhibit behavioral problems that are out of control. For readers struggling with an unyielding or combative child, Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior offers the understanding and guidance they need. Drawing on Dr. Russell A. Barkley's many years of work with parents and children, the book clearly explains what causes defiance, when it becomes a problem, and how it can be resolved. The book's comprehensive eight-step program stresses consistency and cooperation, promoting changes through a system of praise, rewards, and mild punishment. Readers learn tools and strategies for establishing clear patterns of discipline, communicating with children on a level they can understand, and reducing family stress overall. Filled with helpful charts, questionnaires, and checklists, Your Defiant Child helps parents get their child's behavior back on track and restore harmony in the home Acquista Ora

A Child's Story of Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, Karin, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publishing Company, From Gabriel's visit to Mary to the flight into Egypt, children will learn of Jesus' miraculous birth. Rich, glowing illustrations by artist Karen Williams and simple, Bible-based text make this book a perfect introduction to the true story of Christmas or even the youngest of children.

104 Questions Children Ask about Heaven & Angels

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilhoit, James C. / Veerman, David R. / Lucas, Daryl J., PUBLISHER: Tyndale Kids, The mind of a child is burning with curiosity. How does a parent treat a child's questions with respect and answer them with confidence... in language kids will understand? In the fourth book of the Questions Children Ask series, parents will appreciate the concise, thoughtful, and easy-to-explain answers to some of the most important questions children will ever ask about heaven and angels. "104 Questions Children Ask about Heaven and Angels" is full of fun cartoons, simple answers, related questions, and Bible verses that help parents guide children ages 4-8 toward a deeper awareness of Bible truths.

Perspectives in Professional Child and Youth Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beker, Jerome / Anglin, James P. / Denholm, Carey J., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Here are the information, ideas, and inspiration that will help child care workers in their daily struggle to provide better care for children, youth, and families. Perspectives in Professional Child and Youth Care is a much-needed sourcebook of readings on the current state of the art of professional child and youth care in North America. Some of the leading practitioners, academicians, researchers, and administrators provide a "child care perspective," writing about what they--on the front lines--perceive as the most pressing issues and significant topics in the field today, including the nature of child and youth care, current issues in education and training, therapeutic program issues, key support functions in child and youth programs, the changing work environment and new roles, and developing professionalism in the field of child and youth care. This enormously insightful book will be valuable for use in academic courses and training workshops, as well as for individual child and youth care professionals and practitioners from related disciplines.

Understanding Your Child's Personality

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stoop, David A., PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Stoop empowers parents to nurture their children by more effectively assessing the individual personality of each child and the unique needs associated with each personality type.

Why Is My Baby Crying?: The Parent's Survival Guide for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lester, Barry M. / Grace, Catherine O'Neill, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Each year, of the approximately four million babies born, suffer from colic: excessive crying that causes extreme distress to parents and children. In this informative and accessible guide, renowned colic expert Barry M. Lester, Ph.D., explores the science of colic and its long-lasting effects on the physical and emotional health of the child and family. He provides simple, proven strategies and detailed clinical suggestions for alleviating the array of symptoms associated with crying problems. With sympathy and candor, Dr. Lester gives encouragement, support, and hope to moms and dads as they navigate this first crisis in the parent-child relationship.

Hopes and Dreams: An IEP Guide for Parents of Children with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lentz, Kirby, PUBLISHER: Autism Asperger Publishing Company, This is the book parents have been waiting for With an emphasis on preparation and collaboration, this practical resource shows parents step-by-step how to become truly active members of the IEP team, thereby achieving their child's and family's hopes and dreams. The reader-friendly text and accompanying worksheets help you develop the best possible education program for the individual child. While geared toward parents, Hopes and Dreams is also recommended for educators to help them see parents? perspective. Complimentary CD included containing all the worksheets allows you to customize the information, truly making it work for you

Learning the Rules: Anatomy of Children's Relationships, the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bigelow, Brian J. / Tesson, Geoffrey / Lewko, John H., PUBLISHER: Guilford Publications, Reporting what children themselves say about their personal and social relationships, this book illuminates the personal constructions children use to order their interpersonal worlds, as well as the actual content and meaning of their relationships. In its interpretation of children's verbalized social rules with parents, siblings, peers, and teachers, the book provides a contextually informed framework from which to explore such issues as the impact of parental authority on child compliance, sibling rivalry, close friendships, and disclosure.

How to Raise a Child of God

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Singh, Tara, PUBLISHER: Life Action Press, Tara Singh shows how to raise children responsibly in this over-stimulated culture. With guidance for marriage, parenting, and education, this book emphasizes the first six years of life. Discussions with parents and children shed light on discipline without denial and growing up without fear. A must for anyone who is a friend to a child.

Counting at a Birthday Party

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bruce, Lisa, PUBLISHER: Heinemann Library, The items children interact with daily can count for a lot, especially when they are used to help them discover the basic concepts of math. This new series introduces children to counting, matching, seeking patterns, making connections, recognizing relationships, and working with numbers, shapes, and measures, and does it in a familiar way by using locations and items familiar to the child.

The First Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arensen, Shel / Zobel-Nolan, Allia / Rinaldo, Luanda, PUBLISHER: Kregel Kidzone, This book's six sturdy, child-safe cardboard puzzle pieces create a fun and interactive way to introduce children to the Christmas story.

Professional Enhancement Text for Dorsey/Sciarra's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dorsey, Anne G. / Sciarra, D. June, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program, 6th Edition serves as a clear guide for new and experienced directors and emphasizes the director's responsibility for being both a program maintenance and a people maintenance leader. In keeping with the current movement to standards-based programs, the text guides directors to understanding their role in curriculum selection and development. The related issue of assessment is addressed in terms of what is appropriate for young children. Also presented are the business skills and knowledge that every director must have: funding, budgeting, selecting, training and supervising staff, housing the program, purchasing the equipment, and evaluating the program. Special features of the text include Director's Resources, including forms and documents available for the director's use on the job; a Director's Library, which provides easy access to a wide range of sources of information for busy directors; a Director's Corner feature that gives students an opportunity to learn the perspectives of working directors; and Working Papers to be used as student assignments.

Soundaround: Developing Phonological Awareness Skills in the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burnett, Andrew / Wylie, Jackie / Andrew Burnett and Jackie Wylie, PUBLISHER: David Fulton Publishers, This practical and clear book will allow you to introduce and teach phonological awareness skills to children in the early years and up to Key Stages 1 to 2, who are struggling with their literacy levels because of weak basic skills. It provides a developmental and curriculum linked program suitable for all children, including those with special educational needs; a straightforward format that does not require specialist training yet enables staff to choose activities and confidently use them from day one; a focus on 'sounds first' leading to secure learning based on normal child development; activities which children enjoy and want to play again; and ideal preparation for literacy work at school. All staff involved with children in the Foundation Stage (and sometimes beyond) including teachers, nursery nurses, playgroup staff, SENCOs, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists and parents will be able to improve their children's early literacy skills using this approach.

Alice all'inferno

Jane Elliott For little Dani Sinclair life is never easy. Her teenage mother, with a painful past, has disappeared without even bothering to leave a name the child. She is institutionalised and tormented by the other children, and decides to flee. On the

Working with Children in the Early Years

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Devereux, Jane / Miller, Linda / Devereux Jane, PUBLISHER: David Fulton Publishers, By offering practitioners working in a variety of early years settings the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills for working with young children, this book builds on the increased government interest in and support for early years provision. The book looks at four key areas: the range of practitioners and the diversity of roles; the different perspectives on early years provision across the UK; the development of children aged 0 to 8; and the importance of play and learning in a young child's care and education. This book pays particular attention to the range of provision available and to the diversity of good practice. The strongly practical approach that underpins the writing provides a clear structure for practitioners to apply to their own contexts, and these different perspectives will help individuals to develop a firm understanding of the issues surrounding how children learn and develop.

Poor Eaters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macht, Joel, PH.D., PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Finally a comprehensive guide has arrived for frustrated parents who have trouble feeding their children. Dr. Macht, a respected educational psychologist, has originated strategies that have achieved remarkable results in getting children to eat right.Dr. Macht cuts to the root of the dilemma and emphasizes the relationship between a child's total family environment and his eating disorder. The individuality of each child is an important factor in assessing the most suitable approach for dealing with food refusal.This valuable book constitutes a major breakthrough for parents, physicians, and educators alike. It offers parents a hoped-for reprieve from the battle that often takes place at the kitchen table, But most of all, it will change the lives of countless children who will finally learn to appreciate and enjoy the benefits of healthy eating.

Survival Strategies for Parenting the Child and Teen with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lynn, George T., PUBLISHER: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Survival Strategies for Parenting the Child and Teen with Bipolar Disorder tackles the most difficult decisions parents can face, including whether to involve police or consider hospitalization if their children are a danger to themselves and their families. At the same time, it emphasizes the positive qualities these children often have and illustrates how their gifts and abilities can build their self-esteem and help them function better in society. However severe the child's symptoms, George Lynn's book will provide guidance, support and inspiration for parents and care givers as well as being a useful resource for professionals working with families who suffer as a result of this disorder.

The Fruits of Labour: Creativity, Motherhood and Self

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Summer, Penny / Sumner, Penny, PUBLISHER: Women's Press (UK), From the practical demands of having children to the change of identity it brings, this volume addresses woman's experience of motherhood. It addresses the need for "a room of one's own," the difficulty in balancing a career with the demands of child-rearing, postnatal depression, the "ideal" of motherhood, holding on to one's sense of self, choosing not to have children, giving birth, and the empty nest. Contributors include Alice Walker, Sue Woolfe, Adrienne Rich, Jacqueline Morreau, Sharon Olds, and Louise Erdich.

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