Showing titles in Child Psychology

There is no one way to raise a child. Each child is unique and can vary in so many ways in abilities and behavior from others in their group. Ramgopal Vallath, indebted to his own parents for an upbringing that has helped him overcome great challenges and difficulties, set out to meet numerous parents to work out some common guidelines that could help groom a child. This book is the result, and bound to reach out and move its listeners, leaving lessons of lasting use in one of the most important tasks a parent undertakes: raising a child to be a healthy, resilient, positive adult.

Parenting rewards you with a successful child you can be proud of. Sometimes there are challenges that you must face. It can be vexing and test out the most patient of individuals. You are seeking ways to teach your child how to be well-mannered, disciplined, and responsible in life. The 40 tips within this audiobook are pathways to help you face situations with a better outlook and solve the needs you have. You want your child to be respected, a favorite among adults, and have a lot of friends.

Parenting through the teenage years can be challenging and overwhelming. With more than 20 years of clinical practice, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune has devised a simple and proven 15-minute parenting model packed with practical, playful, and creative communication techniques to strengthen your relationship with your teenager.

Play is the language of children. It is how they communicate. By rediscovering the joy of play as an adult, you can access a whole new way to understand and respond to your child’s needs. Created with busy parents in mind, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune has devised a simple but effective method to build quality playful time together at home, structured around 15-minute games that can be easily incorporated into your existing daily routine.

A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the cycle. A pioneer in the field of medicine, TED Talk speaker and subject of a New Yorker profile, Dr Nadine Burke Harris is leading a movement to transform the way we respond to the public health crisis of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress that dramatically impacts our health and longevity.

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times, children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success....

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence (or "EI") is used on a daily basis to comprehend and label different emotions appropriately, and to behave in ways that reflect the emotions of themselves and the people around them. It is extremely important in the development of children; they must understand emotional responses and behavior around them to not only comprehend the situations they are within, but to fully develop as well-rounded adults.

Want to get kids to say "yes"...instead of begging, negotiating, and pleading? We want what is best for them, and so should they. So why don’t they understand us? Because we talk to them in the wrong color language. Kids view the world in different ways. Once we know how they view the world, our words get through. Get through? Yes. Instead of our words bouncing off their foreheads and scattering to the floor, we can learn which way they view the world. Once we know this, we can use secret words that help them listen and understand.

Anxiety is actually fairly common in children, especially as they start to grow, but if left untreated, it will worsen as they mature. Childhood anxiety is a terrible thing to see as a parent, especially as your child starts to miss out on opportunities that will haunt them the rest of their lives. It can stop them from developing close friendships and affect how they do in school. Left untreated, it will damage them for years to come.

How do experiences shape what we bring into the world? In The Human Spark, pioneering psychologist Jerome Kagan offers an unflinching examination of personal, moral, and cultural development that solidifies his place as one of the most influential psychologists of the past century. In this definitive analysis of the factors that shape the human mind, Kagan explores the tension between biology and the environment.

A conversation-changing look at the social, familial, neurological, and psychological benefits of reading aloud, especially for parents and children. A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, transforming the simple stuff of a book, a voice, and a bit of time into complex and powerful fuel for the heart, brain, and imagination. Grounded in the latest neuroscience and behavioural research, and drawing widely from literature, The Enchanted Hour explains the dazzling cognitive and social-emotional benefits that await children who are read to.

Für viele Familien stellt es eine besonders große Herausforderung dar, wenn Kinder und Jugendliche unter Ängsten leiden–von alterstypischen, wie der Angst vor Gespenstern im Kindergartenalter, bis hin zu Angststörungen oder Panikattacken. Dann schläft das Kind plötzlich wieder im Elternbett oder schwänzt die Schule, obwohl dort nichts ist, was die Angst "objektiv" rechtfertigt. Auch Jugendliche mit massiven sozialen Ängsten oder Panik, die in ein eigenes Berufsleben starten, stellen die Eltern vor ungeahnte Schwierigkeiten.

Si su hijo ha de pensar adecuadamente, necesita que le enseñen a pensar. Si ha de resolver problemas, necesita adquirir la habilidad de resolverlos. Si ha de utilizar su cerebro de modo creativo, necesita practicar la creatividad intelectual. Y para todo ello precisa la suficiente motivación y confianza en sí mismo.

9 Ways to a Resilient Child will help parents enable their children to cope with the challenges that life throws at us all. Discover why winners aren't always grinners, the problems with common advice like 'toughen up, princess', the negative impact of helicopter parenting and how praise can harm instead of help. Understand both the protective and the risk factors affecting resilience for better or for worse.

At first glance, Generation Z (youth born after 1997) seems to be made up of anxious overachievers, hounded by Tiger Moms and constantly tracked on social media. One would think that competitors in the National Spelling Bee - the most popular brain sport in America - would be the worst off. Counterintuitively, anthropologist Shalini Shankar argues that Gen Z spelling bee competitors are learning crucial 21st-century skills from their high-powered lives, displaying a sophisticated understanding of self-promotion, self-direction, and social mobility.

Critically acclaimed, praised by therapists, parents, and patients. This short, powerful depiction of life with an emotionally traumatized daughter should be required listening for anyone involved in adoption, parenting difficult children, or healing wounded hearts. The true story of Ani’s struggle with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) will inspire listeners long after the book is done. Ani's journey will forever change the way you see childhood trauma and what it means to parent with love.

>n Making Grateful Kids, two of the leading authorities on gratitude among young people, Jeffrey J. Froh and Giacomo Bono, introduce their latest and most compelling research, announce groundbreaking findings, and share real-life stories from adults and youth to show parents, teachers, mentors, and kids themselves how to achieve greater life satisfaction through gratitude.

Time out is a dignified and effective method of discipline, endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association. This book, written by parenting experts, explains the time out process and provides step-by-step instructions for its proper and effective use. Please Explain Time Out To Me is two books in one: an engaging story with colorful illustrations and a parent section which describes the time out process in detail, as well as the advantages and pitfalls of other methods of discipline.

Un ouvrage complet pour comprendre le fonctionnement de votre enfant et adopter des apprentissages apaisés à la maison. Psychologue spécialisée en neuropsychologie, Nadège Lizion est maman d'enfants à l'école primaire. Bien qu'ils n'aient pas de troubles "dys", la mise au travail en rentrant de l'école n'est pas toujours facile. Face à ce constat, l'auteure a souhaité réfléchir à ce qu'il est possible de mettre en place pour en finir avec "la galère des devoirs", bien connue des parents.

Leading toddler expert Dr Tovah P. Klein reveals why ages two to five years is the most crucial time for a child's brain development and how parents can harness this period to have a lifelong positive effect on their children's lives. Based on extensive research with toddlers, How Toddlers Thrive explains what is happening in children's brains and bodies at this age that makes their behaviour so turbulent and why your reaction to their behaviour - the way you speak to, speak about and act towards your toddler - holds the key to a successful tomorrow and a happier today.