Davies, Simone
Summary: "From the bestselling authors of The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Baby, The Montessori Child guides parents in using the principals of Montessori to raise their school-aged children in ways that assist their development and foster a respectful relationship between parent and child and world. When children are given independence, the tools to succeed, and the encouragement to build on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Brooks, Robert B.
Contents: Developing self-discipline in our children -- The mindset for effective discipline -- Helping your child take control -- Teaching your child to solve problems -- Showing your child that he or she is competent -- Teaching your child how to react to mistakes -- Helping your child cope with doubts and disappointments -- Responding constructively when life seems unfair -- Encouraging your child to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.64 BROBarkley, Russell A.
Summary: "From his decades of research and work with thousands of families, leading authority Russell A. Barkley knows how overwhelming the everyday challenges of ADHD can be. This unique book guides parents to help their child or teen thrive and keep their lovingconnection strong, even in hot-button situations. Dr. Barkley presents 12 key parenting principles that address the most common problems that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Guilford Press 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This program addresses teachers' efforts to level the educational and social playing fields for their students by examining public school reform and its relationship to social change. Educators who taught on the western frontier in the late 19th century and in the South during desegregation are spotlighted, along with contemporary instructors working with Native Americans in New Mexico and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Solomon, Deborah Carlisle
Summary: Raise self-confident, self-reliant children using the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) Approach. Your baby knows more than you think. That's the heart of the principles and teachings of Magda Gerber, founder of RIE and Educaring. Baby Knows Best is based on Gerber's belief in babies' natural abilities to develop at their own pace, without coaxing from helicoptering or hovering parents. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 305.9 SOLSummary: This program explores nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America and presents a broad range of perspectives on what it means to be deaf. The film is propelled by the personal stories of people, both eminent and ordinary, and sheds light on events that have shaped Deaf lives: the creation of schools for deaf students; the debate over American Sign Language; the campaign for a deaf-friendly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Cochlear implants could soon make a lifetime of profound deafness a thing of the past-and in the process bring an end to America's vibrant Deaf culture. In this program, NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser takes a balanced look at the implications of cochlear implant technology on the Deaf community. Dr. John Niparko, director of The Listening Center at Johns Hopkins; King Jordan, president...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Nowicki, Stephen
Summary: "We all want our kids learn the social skills they need to thrive. Yet many of today's kids are struggling to connect, often with no apparent reason why. In most cases, the explanation is simple: a child hasn't fully mastered the nonverbal language of everyday social interaction, like how to take turns in a conversation, how to respect boundaries of personal space, or how to tell whether a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Spark 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 155.4 NOWGreene, Ross W.
Summary: The renowned child psychologist explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence. Parents have an important task: figure out who their child is--his or her skills, preferences, beliefs, values, personality traits, goals, and direction--get comfortable with it, and then help him or her pursue and live a life that is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 GRECopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 GREZiglar, Zig.
Summary: Raising positive, drug-free kids in a negative world is not easy, but in the long run it's easier than raising negative ones. Now, the bestselling motivational author reveals his simple prescription for success with children, step by positive step.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oliver Nelson 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 ZIGRosso, Henry A.
Contents: Setting realistic expectations -- Growing a successful fund raising program -- Developing leadership for fund raising -- The art of asking with composure -- It's all about being friends-- Diversifying funding sources -- Classic mistakes and their lessons -- Evaluating fund raising programs and capabilities -- Our heritage -- A blend of art and science -- Language and the gentle art of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jossey-Bass Publishers 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 361.706 ROSMcCarthy, Catherine
Summary: "Three mental health professionals cut through the "parenting advice" noise with this accessible, easy-to-skim book filled with actionable strategies and tips to help parents focus only what's truly essential and build their child's neurobiological capacity to thrive where they are planted, in good times and bad. The content centers around 10 "essentials": 1 Rest, recreation, and routine 2...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.4 MCCCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.4 MCCSummary: Extremely gifted children are the envy of many parents-but no childhood, least of all that of the young prodigy, is without stress and frustration. This program visits several such children in the midst of lightning-quick development and progress toward puberty. Peter, at 11, is a chess champion. Adam, now eight and a half, is heading off to a prestigious boarding school, while math wonder...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Child, Brenda J.
Summary: Highlights the impact women have had on Native American life, describing the lives of Madeleine Cadotte, who mediated fur trades and Gertrude Buckanaga, a community activist who helped impoverished Indian families.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.0049 CHIDavies, Simone
Summary: An inspiring, beautifully designed guide for parents of toddlers looking to bring the principles of Montessori education-- curiosity, independence, respect-- into their daily lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.39 DAVChild, Lee
Summary: Collects six short stories and three novellas featuring Jack Reacher, including "Too Much Time," in which Reacher witnesses a bag-snatching while in a small town in Maine, but there is more to the simple crime and it could prove fatal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC CHISophy, Charles
Summary: A psychiatrist and former medical director helps parents rebuild their relationships with their children through four essential areas--trust, shared beliefs, family history and forgiveness--and shows how to overcome generational wounds and create safety and stability.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Element 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 SOPChild, Lauren.
Summary: "The weatherman has predicted snow, and Lola absolutely cannot wait. She just loves snow. "Why can't it be winter ALL the time?" she asks her brother. But on an adventure to the Arctic, Charlie shows Lola why never-ending snow might not be so perfect for kids. How could Lola go swimming or wear her favorite stripe-y party dress if it were always cold?"
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC CHIWegner, Bobbi
Summary: "In a world steeped in gender inequality and sexual violence, it's become more and more clear that we can't just teach girls to protect themselves. We must also teach boys not to do harm. Written by a clinical psychologist with expertise in modern families, Raising Feminist Boys is a parent's guide to having developmentally appropriate conversations with boys about sexual responsibility,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.23 WEGMiller, Jennifer A.
Summary: Examines the geography, history, economy, society, people, and culture of Chile.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 983 MILSummary: A child prodigy usually displays high intelligence very early in life. But what makes such a child exceptional? Is it simply his or her IQ, or are other, less definable factors involved? This program enters the lives of several child prodigies, documenting their early growth and development as well as their family lives. Three-year-old Mikhail is the youngest-ever member of Mensa, able to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Albert, Susan Wittig.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkeley Prime Crime 1998
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC ALBCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Adult, Call number: MYS ALBCaedmon's Call (Musical group)
Contents: Sometimes a beggar (4:11) -- She (4:06) -- Family (3:44) -- Miss you (4:24) -- God's hometown (3:33) -- Come with me (3:46) -- Streets of gold (3:58) -- Time inside out (4:00) -- I need a builder (3:00) -- David waits (3:57) -- Raising up the dead (5:05) -- Free (6:11).
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Publisher / Publication Date: INO/Columbia 2011
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RELIGIOUS CAEZeigler Dendy, Chris A.
Contents: 1. What is attention deficit disorder? -- 2. Causes : understanding ADD/ADHD and the brain -- 3. Diagnosis of ADD or ADHD -- 4. Moving behind guilt, anger, and fear to optimism! -- 5. Treatment of ADD and ADHD in adolescents -- 6. The medication dilemma : should your teen take medicine? -- 7. Attention disorders and coexisting conditions -- 8. Raising a healthy, well-adjusted teenager -- 9....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Woodbine House 2006