Childhood Theory

What are your earliest childhood memories? Were you afraid of the dark? Can you remember a particularly embarrassing moment? Those memories - along with the words and emotions you use to describe them - hold the key to understanding the person you are today! Drawing on examples from his own life, the lives of celebrities, as well as case studies from his private practice, renowned psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman helps you apply these same techniques to uncover why you are the way you are.

One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out - in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships - is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, showing up for your child might sound like a tall order. But as best-selling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson reassuringly explain, it doesn’t take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence.

Do you find it difficult to maintain a successful relationship with your partner? Despite your best efforts, does your romantic relationship seem stuck or constantly fluctuating? Are you confused by your partner's hot and cold behaviors, leaving you worried about the future of your relationship? Our partners' childhood experiences play a huge role in shaping their adult relationships. The bonds they formed as children with their caregivers profoundly affect how they react to intimacy and interact with you in your relationship. Fearful avoidant attachment is a pattern of behavior ...

"A groundbreaking 2-in-1 book that offers the dynamics of human relationship and Treatments to Psychiatric disorder results from traumatic events." -- Bestselling Author, Greg Watson. The first Book “THE ATTACHMENT THEORY” is crafted to help you discover the basics of Your Actual Relationships by your Attachment Style using the Emotional Focused Therapy. Also treats childhood abuse or neglect, anxiety, eating disorders, Borderline personality and interpersonal issues. The second book “THE PSTD WORKBOOK” is designed to provide you with the skills and techniques to overcome Trauma and...

A child’s brain development is fundamental to who he or she will become as an adult! Understanding how a child's brain works and develops is a vital factor in implementing ideologies and practices to help improve a child's cognitive functions. This helps them grow into adults fully capable of utilizing everything the brain offers. And since a child's brain functions are the foundation of their physical capabilities, this knowledge can't be understated.

Do you keep chasing love but pushing it away the moment it feels too close? Think it’s time to break free from the emotional patterns rooted in childhood and finally feel secure in your relationships? Rewire Your Anxious Attachment is a transformative guide to help you heal from past trauma, boost emotional intelligence, and rewrite your relationship story using the proven tools of attachment theory—so you can build lasting love from the inside out.

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Melanie Klein A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy Few figures in psychology have provoked as much debate, division, and enduring influence as Melanie Klein. Bold, uncompromising, and original, she redefined psychoanalysis by entering the inner world of children, giving voice to their unconscious conflicts and reshaping how we understand the earliest bonds of life. This concise yet powerful volume distils Klein’s extraordinary career into clear, engaging chapters. From her beginnings in Vienna to her stormy years in London, and from the creation of play...

Working from a strong base in attachment theory, esteemed clinician Ruth Cohn explores ways therapists can recognize the signs of childhood neglect, provides recommendations for understanding lasting effects that can persist into adulthood, and lays out strategies for helping clients maximize therapeutic outcomes. Along with extensive clinical material, chapters introduce skills that therapists can develop and hone, such as the ability to recognize and discern nonverbal attempts at communication.

New and experienced homeschoolers looking for support, as well as educators, psychologists, and others who work with homeschooled children will love the clear, evidence-backed, and conversational information in Homeschool Rising.

E. D. Hirsch, author of The Knowledge Deficit, draws on recent findings in neuroscience and data from France to provide new evidence for the argument that a carefully planned, knowledge-based elementary curriculum is essential to providing the foundations for children's life success and ensuring equal opportunity for students of all backgrounds. In the absence of a clear, common curriculum, Hirsch contends that tests are reduced to measuring skills rather than content, and that students from disadvantaged backgrounds cannot develop the knowledge base to support high achievement.

Roots of Connection: Understanding Attachment Theory and Its Impact on Relationships is a comprehensive exploration of one of psychology’s most influential frameworks. From infancy to adulthood, attachment shapes how we love, trust, and connect. This book guides readers through the history, principles, and modern applications of attachment theory, offering valuable insights for personal growth, parenting, and building stronger relationships. Inside, you’ll discover: The origins of attachment theory and the groundbreaking research of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. The secure base ...

💔 The Transformative Workbook to Break Free from Anxious Attachment & Build Lasting, Secure Relationships 🧠 Rooted in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Somatic Therapy 📘 Includes Guided Exercises, Journal, Reflection Prompts & Emotional Regulation Tools 🎁 Get over 150+ printable tools for attachment healing & nervous system regulation—FREE with your copy: 🎁 10 BONUS Rapid Tools for Every Emotional Trigger — so you’re never without the support you need to calm your body, feel safe, and reconnect with yourself or others. Transform Attachment Anxiety Into Security: Build the ...

Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone - educator, childcare professional, and especially parent - seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples, Is a Montessori education right for my child?

From the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles comes an exploration of a promising theory that when put to practice wreaked havoc on the world. An expert on communism, Richard Pipes follows the history of the Soviet Union from the 1917 revolution to the Cold War, and finally, to its deterioration and collapse.

A down to earth and easy to understand guide for your healing. Benefit from the authors extensive experience with many clients over many years. This book is an engaging and informative way to help you repair your attachment and nervous system after trauma, while remaining open to spiritual dimensions of life. “Get Over Trauma, Regenerate Your Life” provides a roadmap for healing and building resilience, drawing on the research and experience. What sets this book apart is the author's unique perspective and engaging narrative, which weaves their personal journey of healing throughout the...

"Totem and Taboo: Resemblances Between the Mental Lives of Savages and Neurotics" is a work by Sigmund Freud, published in German in 1913. It is a collection of four essays first published in the journal "Imago" (1912-13), employing the application of psychoanalysis to the fields of archaeology, anthropology, and the study of religion.

In a smart, entertaining, reassuring book that reads like fiction, Alexandra Robbins manages to cross Gossip Girl with Freaks and Geeks and explain the fascinating psychology and science behind popularity and outcasthood. She reveals that the things that set students apart in high school are the things that help them stand out later in life.

This book contains information for parents to teach early literacy skills such as: alphabet identification, phonics, vowel sounds, consonant blends, and three-letter word reading. The book provides details regarding the appropriate tools and methods used by professional educators to have children reading at an accelerated pace.

You’re not imagining it—education feels harder than ever. The paperwork is endless. Student engagement rollercoasters. And the tech? It keeps evolving before you’ve even had a chance to breathe. But what if, instead of scrambling to keep up, you could leap ahead—without burning out? Across classrooms, school offices, and kitchen tables, one thing is becoming clear: AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to help you do what you do best. It’s a tool to reduce your workload, personalize learning, and reignite the spark that brought you to education in the first place.

Explore the fascinating link between gender stereotypes in fairy tales and real-world life with Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life. This thought-provoking book carefully analyzes 200 folktales and fairy tales from around the world, uncovering a universal disparity in how male and female characters are punished for breaking the rules. Through a blend of thorough research and literary investigation, the book sheds light on how these stereotypes affect our families, politics, and education. A powerful feminist critique of social ...