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As Christmas approaches, Katie makes time to help others find the Christmas spirit as the magic wind first switches her with a Christmas tree farm employee, then with an unusual character at North Pole Winter Fun Park.
"Child Training Tips is not just another book on parenting. It is a diagnostic tool comprised of bulleted symptom lists to help parents quickly diagnose their children's behavior issues and easily find biblical solutions. This updated edition of the original classic is an invaluable tool that will help parents raise happy, well-adjusted children who come the first time they are called, speak respectfully, and are less prone to sibling rivalry."--Page [4] cover.
No two children experience the toilet-training process in exactly the same way. While some kids might be afraid to even go near the bathroom, others may know when to go...but still never seem to make it there in time. This helpful guide takes the stress out of this challenging rite of passage, giving parents much-needed advice to help them identify what approach will work for their child’s temperament. The book distinguishes between common childhood personality types, providing easy techniques tailor-fit for all kinds of kids, whether they’re stubborn or willful, clinging to diapers, afraid to move on, or just late-bloomers. The book shows how to:determine a child’s readiness to begin potty training • gradually move children past their existing comfort zone, without causing undue pressure • handle accidents and temporary setbacksThis straight-talking guide enables readers to help every child make this important life transition free of worry and in the way that’s right for him or her.
Challenging kids don't behave badly on purpose -- they are simply struggling to "catch up" in key areas of psychological and cognitive development. If your child or teen's emotional or behavioral difficulties are getting in the way of success at home, at school, or in social situations, this is the book for you. Dr. Michael Bloomquist has spent decades helping parents to understand acting-out kids and support their healthy development. In these pages, he presents tried-and-true ways you can build your 5- to 17-year-old's skills to: *Follow rules and behave honestly. *Curb angry outbursts. *Make and maintain friendships. *Express feelings productively. *Stay on task at school. *Resolve conflicts with siblings. *Manage stress. Loads of checklists, worksheets, and troubleshooting tips help you select and implement the strategies that meet your child's specific needs. You'll also build your own skills for parenting effectively when the going gets tough. Systematic, compassionate, and practical, the book is grounded in state-of-the-art research. The road to positive changes for your child and family starts here. Mental health professionals, see also the related title The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids.
This inspiring resource shows parents of children with disabilities how to obtain the education services their children rightfully deserve. It examines the internal workings of the education system, reveals the challenges that await, lists the services that are available, and discusses the rights that are federally guaranteed. Complete with a resource list, directions for filing a complaint, and explanations of relevant legislation and regulations, this powerful handbook will make a difference for parents as well as educators.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the universal issue of toilet training in children and explores issues that need to be considered by clinicians and other professionals. The book begins with a historical overview of the field, including origins and reviews of current practices. It discusses various toileting problems and their side effects, risk factors, normal developmental milestones in toileting, and theories of toileting. Chapters identify behavior problems (e.g., self-injury, noncompliance) as well as medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, constipation) that can affect continence, with proven strategies for addressing these challenges in toilet training children, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The book concludes with a discussion of the strengths of current toilet training practices as well as suggestions for areas where continued improvement is required. Topics featured in this book include: · Complications and side effects associated with the lack of toileting skills. · Technology used in toilet training. · Applications of operant-based behavioral principles to toilet training. · Toilet training strategies involving modeling and modifications of the physical environment. · Toilet training children with physical disabilities. The Clinical Guide to Toilet Training Children is a must-have resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and related therapists and professionals in clinical child and school psychology, pediatrics, family studies, developmental psychology, nursing, social work, and behavioral therapy/rehabilitation.
Putting every child's sleep difficulties to bed for good. Since all children are different, even experienced parents may encounter problems with a new baby or young child who has trouble sleeping. In this guide, you will discover how to deal with your baby's changing sleep schedule, health issues that can affect a baby's sleep, what to do about different types of crying, and more. * Includes advice for babies, toddlers, and beyond-all in a 2-color interior
You hold in your hands a wonderful tool which will enable you to better apply the principles found in Lou Priolo's practical book, Teach Them Diligently. This workbook companion guide is designed to help you take the information you read in Teach Them Diligently and specifically apply it to each of your children in day-to-day parenting.
