Showing titles in Child Psychology

More children today face emotional struggles than ever before, and not because they are weaker or more fragile. In fact, in many ways, they are stronger. But they are growing up in a world that moves faster, expects more, and allows less room for slowness, reflection, and emotional exploration. The result? a generation of children who are often overwhelmed but don't always have the tools—or permission—to say so.

Mayim Bialik was the child star of the popular 1990s TV sitcom Blossom, but she definitely didn't follow the typical child-star trajectory. Instead, Mayim got her Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA, married her college sweetheart, and had two kids. Mayim then did what many new moms do - she read a lot of books, talked with other parents, and she soon started questioning a lot of the conventional wisdom she heard about the "right" way to raise a child. That's when she turned to attachment parenting.

Parenthood by Proxy is a passionate and provocative summation of the perils of parenting and a road map to safety for America's families. Never one to shy away from tough truths, Dr. Laura marshals compelling evidence for the widespread neglect of America's children and condemns the numerous...

The current model of parental discipline is as outdated as a rotary phone. Why don't our kids do what we want them to do? Parents often take the blame for misbehavior, but this obscures a broader trend: in our modern, highly connected age, children have less self-control than ever. About half of...

Conquer the Child Development Exams: Your Guide to the CDA and Other Early Childhood Certifications is a concise and accessible study aid created to help early childhood educators focus on the most essential concepts in preparation for certification. Whether you're pursuing the CDA or another child development credential, this guide simplifies key areas such as developmental stages, observation skills, behavior guidance, classroom setup, and working with families. It explores fundamental topics in child growth, health and safety, learning environments, and inclusive practices—empowering ...

Embark on an enlightening journey through the complexities of human connections with the audiobook "Attachment Theory in Practice." This comprehensive guide explores the transformative potential of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in enhancing relationships for individuals, couples, and families. In this immersive audio experience, listeners will delve into the nuances of how attachment bonds can become disrupted due to misunderstandings, past traumas, and persistent insecurities.

Heather Shumaker has sparked much discussion with her "renegade rules for raising competent and compassionate kids". In this follow-up book, she takes on new hot-button issues like banning homework, technology use, and skipping kindergarten. Shumaker offers broader guidance on how parents can control their own anger and move from an overscheduled life to one of more free play.

Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your 11-year-old sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make their parents’ lives endlessly challenging? No - it’s just their developing brains calling the shots. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel - neuropsychiatrist and author of the best-selling Mindsight - and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson demystify the meltdowns and aggravation, explaining the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures.

Neuroscientists Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang (who is also a parent) explain the facets and functions of the developing brain, discussing salient subjects such as sleep problems, language learning, gender differences, and autism. They dispel common myths about important subjects, such as the value of educational videos for babies, the meaning of ADHD in the classroom, and the best predictor of academic success (hint: It's not IQ). Most of all, this book will help you know when to worry, how to respond, and, most important, when to relax.

Losing a spouse is like waking up in a nightmare that never ends. Your own grief is hard enough to deal with, but it can feel like a daunting and impossible task when you have children to raise in the midst of the loss. In this inspiring guide to living again after the loss of a spouse, Dr. Roneisa Matero will inspire and empower you through her "Courage Process". She will share the techniques she learned while going through her own journey with grief after losing her husband.

A fresh and timely approach to understanding the profound impact of motor development on children of all ages and stages. Based on the authors' more than seventy combined years of professional success working with children of all abilities, Growing an In-Sync Child provides parents, teachers...

Why Love Matters explains why loving relationships are essential to brain development in the early years, and how these early interactions can have lasting consequences for future emotional and physical health. This second edition follows on from the success of the first, updating the scientific...

The title “mind control” is only half joking. I won’t tell you to swing a watch, say magic words, or bulge your eyes like Dracula. But you can influence the students’ behavior by tapping into their subconscious impulses. Based on what you do and say, you can influence students without them realizing it’s happening. It's like pushing buttons in their brains. There's nothing mystic about it, just some psychological tricks and common sense.

Based on research from more than 10,000 surveys from children and parents of divorce, Collateral Damage presents parents with an overview of the negative impact that divorce has on their children and offers ways to better serve their needs at this critical time. Approximately fifty percent of...

While growing up has never been easy, today's world undeniably presents kids and their parents with unprecedented challenges. The upside, cites Maureen Healy, is a widespread acknowledgment that emotional health, resilience, and equilibrium can be learned and strengthened. Healy, who was a "wild child," the kind, she writes who left babysitters "wondering if they wanted children" knows her subject. She has become an expert on teaching skills that address the high sensitivity, big emotions, and hyper energy she herself experienced.

Navigating parenthood is hard enough on its own. If you are faced with a blended family situation or are worried about your child’s emotional development, you may have spent hours looking for ways to help you on your parenting journey. Many people struggle with emotionally unresponsive children or have trouble navigating a new life with their stepchildren. If you have tried disciplinary techniques that don’t work, it may be your approach that needs to change. Welcome to the simple road map you have been looking for!

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in the hearts and minds of foster children? How do they cope with the trauma of separation, the uncertainty of their future, and the struggle to find their place in the world? The Invisible Scars pulls back the curtain on these often-overlooked aspects of the foster care experience, offering listeners a unique understanding of the emotional journey of foster youth.

Every parent will agree if you tell them that parenting is an emotional roller coaster. You love your kids so much, but caring for them can be frustrating and even “scary”. When you’re a parent who is trying to console a screaming kid in a convenience store, every possible action you take at that moment creates a big impact on the child. A young kid’s brain is still in the process of growing, so as a parent, you have to be very careful with how you discipline your kids.

¿Su hijo tiene frecuentes rabietas y discute mucho con usted? ¿Está molesto porque su hijo no sigue las reglas en casa y en la escuela? ¿Su hijo se comporta de una manera que molesta a la gente sin razón aparente, busca venganza y tiene rabietas en público? Entonces, ¡ siga leyendo! La crianza de los hijos puede parecer una lucha interminable, sobre todo a medida que crecen. Pero, la crianza con el TOD es más estresante. Sin embargo, la conducta de su hijo no siempre es inocente. Su agresividad y desobediencia injustificadas pueden implicar a veces algo diferente. ⚠Según la ...

Intended for parents of children and teens who have experienced significant relational losses and attachment ruptures, Healing Big Hurts is a road map for navigating the journey of trauma therapy. Whether your child has already started treatment or you are just beginning to look for a therapist, this reassuring guide walks you through each step of the process, including how to prepare other family members, overcome obstacles to involvement, manage the pace of sessions, navigate shifting priorities, monitor your own reactions in session, and more.