Summaries of books about Parenting & Pregnancy:
The Absorbent Mind
Maria Montessori
The book discusses the development of children during their formative years, emphasizing the unique ability of young minds to absorb knowledge from their environment. It outlines the principles of Montessori education, advocating for a child-centered approach that fosters independence and respects the natural psychological growth of each individual child.
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French Kids Eat Everything
How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters
Karen Le Billon
The book chronicles a family's journey as they adapt to French food culture, which transforms their children's eating habits from picky to diverse and healthy. It outlines ten practical rules the family learns, including no snacking and the importance of communal meals, to encourage a balanced approach to food and eating.
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Understanding Your Child's Sensory Signals
Angie Voss
The book provides a practical guide for parents to recognize and respond to their child's sensory needs, with explanations of various sensory signals and behaviors. It offers strategies and activities to support children with sensory processing challenges, enhancing their ability to navigate everyday situations.
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Daddy’s Boy
Casey Watson
The book is a true story about a troubled 11-year-old boy named Justin, who has been excluded from school for his unpredictable violence. He is placed with a specialist foster carer, who uncovers the dark family secret behind Justin's aggressive behavior.
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An Early Start for Your Child with Autism
Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn
Sally J. Rogers|Geraldine Dawson|Laurie A. Vismara
The book provides parents and caregivers with strategies to enhance communication, social, and learning skills in young children with autism through daily activities. It emphasizes the importance of play and routine interactions to foster development and offers practical advice on creating engaging, educational experiences for children on the autism spectrum.
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Boundaries with Teens
When to Say Yes, How to Say No
John Townsend
The book provides guidance for parents on establishing clear and healthy boundaries with their teenage children, helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence with firmness and love. It offers practical advice on when to enforce rules and how to communicate effectively, fostering responsibility and maturity in teens.
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A Kids' Guide to Manners
50 Fun Etiquette Lessons for Kids
Katherine Flannery
The book provides a comprehensive overview of etiquette for children, covering topics such as polite communication, table manners, and respect for others. It offers engaging lessons and activities designed to teach kids how to behave appropriately in various social situations.
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Boy Mom
What Your Son Needs Most from You
Monica Swanson
The book provides insights and practical advice on raising sons, emphasizing the importance of nurturing their character, helping them build strong relationships, and guiding them through the challenges of growing up. It offers strategies for communication, discipline, and fostering independence, tailored specifically to the unique needs of boys.
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Awaking Wonder
Opening Your Child's Heart to the Beauty of Learning
Sally Clarkson
The book provides guidance on how to cultivate a learning environment that sparks children's curiosity and love for knowledge through a nurturing and creative approach. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling, nature, art, and literature in developing a child's imagination and intellectual growth.
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Raising a Sensory Smart Child
The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your ... Issues, Revised and Updated Edition
Lindsey Biel|Nancy K. Peske
The book provides practical advice and strategies for parents and educators to support children with sensory processing issues, offering insights into how these children experience the world. It includes guidance on creating sensory-smart environments, understanding sensory preferences, and collaborating with professionals for effective interventions.
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