Joyful Child

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. ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Your past doesn't define you — carve a path toward self-awareness and self-discovery with this transformative guidebook on recovering from unresolved childhood trauma. Were you on the receiving end of hurtful events in the past and now feel unable to escape the painful effects of trauma constantly, every day of your life, no matter what you try? Are you tired of the internal battle between your past and your current self — the ones that exhaust and drain the life out of you just so you can survive and make it through another day? You're not alone in this struggle. Millions of adults ...

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.

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.

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...

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.

Are you a parent who loves your children fiercely, yet often finds yourself struggling with parental frustration, short temper, or even explosive anger? Do you regret moments when stress overtakes your patience, leaving you and your kids feeling disconnected and overwhelmed? You are not alone, and there is a path to peace. Introducing "Calm Home, Happy Kids: Anger Management for Parents" – a compassionate, powerful, and practical guide designed to transform your parenting experience from chaos to connection. Written by an experienced author and expert in anger management for parents, this...

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...

Teaching your child to read is monstrously important, and there's no better way to do it than with everyday opportunities for laughter and play. Bringing Up Bookmonsters is full of fun ways to build literacy at home - no flashcards or timers required! Feed your budding bookmonster's brain as you: Turn storytime into playtime to build comprehension; get giggling with games and jokes that reinforce spelling; converse at family meals with varied vocabulary; satisfy your bookmonster's cravings with books they are sure to devour; and more!

Remove negative thinking and replace with positive thinking!

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'! ...

If you love Hallmark movies but want real-life issues and for God to play a role in the story, chances are you'll love my stories! I hope you enjoy this heartfelt collection of emotional Christian romances! Rediscovering a lost love or finding unexpected new love, each of the couples in this set gets a second chance at love over thirty-five! Or forty, fifty-something, sixty-something, and beyond! Includes: Cherish Me from Chapel Cove Romances Can a reunion reignite romance for an almost-40 plain accountant and her high school crush, the scarred local cop. a reluctant return home turning 40 ...

Parenting has never been the easiest job in the world, but with all the parenting advice out there, it's hard not to become bewildered. Today everybody has a different method for dealing with the madness. And who's to say one method is better than another? How do you choose? The truth is that whatever drumbeat you march to, all parents would agree that we just want our kids to be happy. But in the face of all the many parenting theories out there, happiness feels like it has become incidental.

Dive into "Sammy's Sweetest Adventure," a delightful tale that takes you through the sun-dappled paths of a magical park, where a little squirrel named Sammy discovers a hidden treasure—a cart full of enchanting ice cream! This heartwarming story unfolds over 25 beautifully illustrated pages, each brimming with color, magic, and the joy of discovery. Perfect for children and adults alike, this ebook promises to be a cherished addition to any family's digital library. Why "Sammy's Sweetest Adventure" is the Perfect Pick for Your Child: Enchanting Narrative: Follow Sammy, the spirited ...

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.