Joyful Child

Rediscover the pure delight of parenting with 75+ playful activities that help kids focus their attention, calm their bodies, and let go of anxiety—from the bestselling author of Breathe Like a Bear. What if your chaotic mornings, bedtime battles with your child, and their transition meltdowns...

Unlock the secrets to stress-free and joyful preschool preparation with "An Effective Parent's Guide to Preschool". This book will provide you with practical and gentle parenting strategies to make mornings less chaotic, alleviate the stress of preschool readiness, and establish routines that foster a genuine love for learning in your toddler. After reading this completely comprehensive guide, you will be able to: Enjoy Stress-Free Mornings: Streamline your routine and make the transition to preschool seamless with tips and advice from parenting experts - experience 'no yelling parenting'! ...

This rich but brief introduction is based on the author's 50 years of experience as a teacher, parent, grandparent, school consultant, government consultant, speaker, and oral examiner for Montessori teacher training courses. Montessori guidelines presented here have held true all over the world, no matter what the culture of the child, for over 100 years and prove to be as true now as ever. It is the goal of this book to help parents look for, discover, appreciate, and support the mental, physical, and emotional needs of the child in the first three years of life, in their own culture. ...

Simplify your child’s bedtime routine with this calming and empowering storybook. Children will enjoy stories with fun characters including dinosaurs, princesses, astronauts, ballerinas and others. Each story is not only entertaining, but also teaches important skills in anxiety management, self-confidence building, fostering optimism, and more.

Read by the author. Chasing what feels easy is a human instinct—but it's only when young people embrace challenges that they become stronger versions of themselves and lead more joyful, meaningful lives. In our happiness-obsessed society, we can become isolated in comfort zones and overly...

Since she was young, Elisabeth Elliot had been intrigued by missionaries who gave up so much to tell others about God s love. With a passion to translate the Bible into new languages, she followed God's call to work among tribes in Ecuador, including the Waorani (Auca), who had killed her husband and four others. Elisabeth kept a detailed journal of her life and missionary service. She returned to the United States after many years in South America, becoming one of the most influential Christian women of our time.

Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself...

Bloomsbury presents Princess Academy: Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale, read by Mandi Lee A New York Times Bestseller In this second book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series, Miri embarks on a brand new life in the city. Now that a...

Make small changes to your surroundings and create extraordinary happiness in your life with groundbreaking research from designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee. Next Big Idea Club selection—chosen by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant as one of the "two most...

From a leading child psychologist comes this groundbreaking new understanding of children’s behavior, offering insight and strategies to support both parents and children. Over her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who struggle to...

Raise kids who can handle whatever life throws at them—from the Navy SEAL performance coach who discovered that real resilience comes from connection, not pressure. Includes exclusive bonus content: Gretchen, Brandon's co-parent, reads her foreword and the two share a candid 20-minute bonus...

Are you committed to positive, respectful parenting, but frustrated when your child acts out? This audiobook offers practical tools to side-step power struggles and set limits without punishing or yelling. Whether you are at home with children ages 1-5 or work long hours, this audiobook shares ways to create a healthy home home life that meets the needs of adults and children alike.

As an early educator, you face many challenges. You may be asking yourself if you're in the right place, doing the right thing. You may be wondering if you're making a difference. You may be feeling symptoms of burnout but see opportunities to be a positive influence on individuals around you. Change your life and transform your leadership by embarking on a joyful journey today. Even if you do not have an official leadership position, you can lead with joy. If you are an individual who uplifts, guides, and inspires others, then you are a joyful leader!

You and Your Anxious Child differentiates between separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, and social phobia, and guides parents on when and how to seek intervention. With moving case studies, such as Jon's, whose mother quit her job because his separation anxiety compelled her to stay with him full-time, this audiobook elucidates the nightmare that families can be living and helps them understand that they are not alone. Every step of the way, Albano illustrates proven therapies to manage anxiety issues in children while addressing the emotional needs of parents, too.

In The Joyful Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Lara gently guides you through the deeply human journey of decluttering with empathy, intention, and grace. Inspired by the uplifting Swedish tradition of Döstädning, this book is more than a manual on organizing your space. It's a compassionate roadmap to finding joy, meaning, and peace in your home and your life while freeing your family from future stress.

Transform nightly bedtime routines with calming stories that teach children gratitude and emotional mindfulness. These gentle audio tales invite young listeners into cozy, familiar moments—like sharing toys or exploring nature—that naturally build empathy. It is the perfect relaxing listen...

Being a parent is a tough gig; there’s no doubt about that. There will be moments that are beautiful lifelong memories. Others will try your patience and leave you pulling your hair out. It’s not a question of if, but when you as a parent will lose your temper with your child. Kids don’t know any better, and they will push you to the edge. The danger is when your anger spills over onto your child, crushing their self-esteem, hurting their feelings, or making them feel unwanted.

'I will be recommending this book to every parent' Dr Laura Markham 'I adore this book!' Dr Tina Payne Bryson Over her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr Mona Delahooke has helped countless distraught parents who struggle to manage their children's challenging behaviours. These families are...

When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain. Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A strange creature - part owl, part angel, a being who...

Today's parents are confused, not by a lack of information but too much information—too many theories by too many experts, which leaves them insecure and unsure of their abilities. Parents have become dependent on authority to know how to respond to their own baby or toddler to a frightening...