Just Like Family: Inside the Lives of Nannies, the Parents They Work for, and the Children They Love
When she was in her early thirties, Tasha Blaine briefly became a nanny. She expected an easy, nine-to-five stint, but instead she discovered the vast, varied, and fascinating world of nannies. Often overlooked and invisible, these women have a tremendous impact on the families that hire them.To tell the true story of this largely unknown world of career …
A pack of cards with ideas and activities for parents and carers to do with very young children to aid their development. It contains 50 simple activities, games, rhymes and songs designed to encourage development and learning through …
Since children don’t come with directions, a retired kindergarten teacher with over 25 years of experience wrote this how-to manual which bridges the gap between home & school. It is a money-saving preschool resource which informs parents & caregivers as to what they could & should be doing to teach basic readiness skills that are necessary for a …
Does your child find it difficult to get to sleep? This gentle, relaxing CD / Download for kids about 8 years and over, (and even adults too) can be really helpful and calming. Children relax comfortably, imagining breathing in the colour of calm and breathing out worrying thoughts or feelings. Using an imaginary paintbrush or gold glitter pen, …
Getting on with Others: How to Teach Your Child Essential Social Skills
John Cooper has distilled years of experience as a children’s clinical psychologist into a very practical guide to assist parents in managing their children’s …
From your baby’s perspective, choosing the right nanny is probably the most important decision a parent can ever make: this book is about making the best possible choice.• Contains explosive new information about the childcare industry• Analyzes the roles that race, immigration, gender, class, and culture play in childcare practice• Offers parents a definitive guide to making the …
Play: Fun Ways to Help Your Child Develop in the First Five Years
Play is a fantastic way to promote family cohesion, enhance child development, reduce stress and encourage parents and children to enjoy their family life. Play is a practical and inspiring book for all parents who want to support their child’s development in a fun and pressure free way. Written by a child development expert and play psychologist, it’s …
Unleash your true parenting potential NOW with Toddler Champions! Are you looking for Simple and Effective methods to take control of your kid’s endless tantrums? Want to be able to understand your child’s inner thoughts and be able to relate to them and win their trust? Seeking to build a closer relationship and bond with your …
In the United States during the early 1980s, hundreds of day care providers were accused of sexually abusing their young charges in satanic rituals that included blood drinking, cannibalism, and human sacrifice. The panic surrounding the ritual abuse of children has spread quickly to Canada, Europe, and Australasia, and its rapid dispersion has been unimpeded by international investigations …
Child-development expert Penny warner has written this original baby care guide that not only describes your baby’s growth during the first year, it also provides numerous suggestions to help you stimulate your baby’s development week by week. Read your baby’s cues; understand its physical, cognitive and psychological growth week by week during the first year; Facilitate your baby’s …