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The Parent Lending Library carries a variety of books on subjects like parenting strategies, discipline,

building self-esteem, effective communication, ADHD, bullying, dealing with teens, and other topics of

interest. The collection of Parent Resources is housed in our school library and books are available to

be borrowed exclusively by the parents or caregivers of our students. The library and its resources

were made possible thanks to a Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant.

For a list and full description of the titles currently available to be borrowed, please visit our School

Council website at https://bgpscouncil.wordpress.com/ or see a paper list posted on the bulletin board

and in the library. Or simply come in and browse the shelves between the hours of 8:45 and 3:30!

The library will continue to change as further resources are added, so please check back regularly. If you know of a resource that is not contained in the lending library that you think would be beneficial, please e-mail [email protected] with your recommendation or if you would like to donate a book. Please note, all materials are loaned for a three-week period but can be renewed if required. We are excited to offer these wonderful books to our families and we thank you for your interest in our Parent Lending Library. If you have any questions or would like more information, please send an email to [email protected]. How to borrow a book There are 2 convenient ways to borrow a book:

1. Stop by the Library when you’re in the building and sign out a title that interests you.

2. Can’t get into the school? Look over the list on the website or on the attached page. Send in the book request form with your child to the attention of Joanne Larocque, Librarian or email her at [email protected] with your request. You will receive your requested material(s) in a confidential envelope or, if you prefer, you can pick them up at the office during school hours of 8:30-4:00 p.m. The book will be sent home in your child’s backpack and can be returned to school the same way.

* Please return items within a three-week period so others can enjoy them too!

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Parent Lending Library – Book Request Form

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Please check your requested item below, and it will be sent home in an envelope. Books are on loan for a three-week period. Please allow up to a week for your request to be processed 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children

2-12 [Thomas W. Phelan] 1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping your children

understand the new rules [Thomas Phelan, Tracy Lewis]

The 7 habits of highly effective families [Stephen R Covey]

Building moral intelligence [Michele Borba] The bully, the bullied, and the bystander

[Barbara Coloroso] Bye-bye, bully [J. S Jackson, and R. W Alley] Carly's voice [Arthur Fleischmann, and Carly

Fleischmann] Cooperative games and sports [Terry Orlick] Cyberbullying [Robin M Kowalski, Sue Limber,

and Patricia W Agatston] First Nations: This Land Was Theirs [Vanessa

York] The explosive child [Ross W Greene] Good food to go: healthy lunches your kids

will love [Brenda Bradshaw] Have a new kid by Friday [Kevin Leman] Help your kids with maths [Carol Vorderman] Helping your anxious child [Ronald Rapee,

Ann Wignall, Susan Spence] Hold on to your kids [Gordon Neufeld and

Gabor Maté] How your child learns best [Judy Willis] Kids are worth it [Barbara Coloroso] Learning disabilities, A to Z [Corinne Roth

Smith and Lisa Strick] Little girls can be mean [Michelle Anthony and

Reyna Lindert] Lost at school [Ross W Greene] Love and anger [Nancy Samalin and

Catherine Whitney] Loving your child is not enough [Nancy

Samalin and Martha Moraghan Jablow]

Lunch boxes and snacks [Annabel Karmel] Making divorce easier on your child [Nicholas

James Long and Rex L Forehand] Meet the teacher [Betty Borowski and Laura

Mayne] The minds of boys [Michael Gurian and Kathy

Stevens] The new social story book [Carol Gray] The optimistic child [Martin E. P Seligman,

Karen Reivich, Lisa Jaycox, and Jane Gillham]

The out-of-sync child [Carol Stock Kranowitz and Lucy Jane Miller]

The pampered child syndrome [Maggie Mamen]

Parent effectiveness training [Thomas Gordon]

Parenting through crisis [Barbara Coloroso] Parents do make a difference [Michele Borba] Raise your kids without raising your voice

[Sarah Chana Radcliffe] Raising healthy eaters [Henry Legere] The reason I jump [Naoki Higashida] She's gonna blow: real help for Moms dealing

with anger [Julie Ann Barnhill] The sibling effect [Jeffrey Kluger] Smart parenting, smarter kids [David Allen

Walsh] The socially included child [Laurie LeComer] Understanding nonverbal learning disabilities

[Maggie Mamen] The unexpected legacy of divorce [Judith S

Wallerstein, Julia Lewis, and Sandra Blakeslee]

What to do when your temper flares [Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews]

Wonderplay, Too [Fretta Reitzes, Beth Teitelman, and N.Y. 92nd Street Y]

Resources Available in the Parent Lending Library

P: For parents; C: For children; B: Bullying; BI: Behavioural Issues; F: Food; S: Social; SW: School Work

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1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 [by Thomas W. Phelan] BSC/649/.64/PHE Dr. Phelan breaks down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps: 1. Helping your children learn how to control their emotions and refrain

from negative behavior, including tantrums, whining, and sibling rivalry

2. Encouraging good behavior in your children and providing positive feedback

3. Strengthening your relationships with your children to reinforce the natural parent-child bond

You'll find tools to use in virtually every situation.

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1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping your children understand the new rules [by Thomas Phelan and Tracy Lewis] BSC/649/.64/PHE 1-2-3 Magic for Kids describes the basics of the 1-2-3 Magic program, including:

Positive reinforcement

Charting

The docking system A question-and-answer section outlines common family situations and questions from kids, including:

What if I don't go to my room?

Will I still be counted if I have a friend over?

What kinds of things can we do for one-on-one fun?

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The 7 habits of highly effective families [by Stephen R Covey] BSC/306/.85/COV In his first major work since The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving the problems--large and small, mundane and extraordinary--that confront all families and strong communities. By offering revealing anecdotes about ordinary people as well as helpful suggestions about changing everyday behavior, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families shows how and why to have family meetings, the importance of keeping promises, how to balance individual and family needs, and how to move from dependence to interdependence. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is an invaluable guidebook to the welfare of families everywhere.



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Building moral intelligence [by Michele Borba] BSC/649/.7/BOR Gain a new understanding of moral intelligence, and a step-by-step program for its achievement from bestselling author, Michele Borba. In this indispensable book for parents, Borba has created a new break-through in conceptualizing and teaching virtue, character and values under the auspices of a measurable capacity -- Moral Intelligence. This book confronts the front-page crisis we now face in our country regarding youth violence, alienation, self-destructive behavior, cold-heartedness, lack of compassion, insensitivity, intolerance and the break down of values. The author provides a new way to understand, evaluate and inspire our kids with the seven essential virtues which comprise moral intelligence.

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The bully, the bullied, and the bystander [by Barbara Coloroso] BSC/371/.7/COL A guide for parents and educators offers advice on recognizing bullying behavior while making suggestions on how to appropriately discipline bullies, protect children, and formulate constructive school and community practices.

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Bye-bye, bully [by J. S Jackson, and R. W Alley] BSC/395/JAC Aided by little elfin characters, this helpful handbook delves into the who, what, and why’s of bullying—and, most importantly, the hows of thwarting bullies. Kids will learn nonviolent ways to assert and protect themselves—and when to ask for adult help. Together, kids and caring grown-ups can banish bullies in schools and neighborhoods.



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Carly's voice [by Arthur Fleischmann, and Carly Fleischmann] BSC/618/.92/FLE The father of a child who was diagnosed as autistic at the age of two describes the intensive therapies that were pursued before Carly had a breakthrough at the age of ten, when she began using her computer to communicate.

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Cooperative games and sports [by Terry Orlick] BSC/793/ORL Children live what they learn through games and play. Through Cooperative Games and Sports, you can teach children how to play with—rather than against—each other, using 150 field-tested games and activities that are designed to build a child's self-worth through cooperation, acceptance, inclusion, and fun. The premise of cooperative games is that everybody wins and everybody has fun. With activities like cooperative musical chairs, partner gymnastics, and math and spelling games, children learn valuable concepts, plus you aren't left scrambling for expensive equipment in the process.

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Cyberbullying [by Robin M Kowalski, Sue Limber, and Patricia W Agatston] BSC/302/.34/KOW Millions of children are affected by bullies each year. Advances in social media, email, instant messaging, and cell phones, however, have moved bullying from a schoolyard fear to a constant threat. The second edition of Cyberbullying offers the most current information on this constantly-evolving issue and outlines the unique concerns and challenges it raises for children, parents, and educators. Authored by psychologists who are internationally recognized as experts in this field, the text uses the latest research in this area to provide an updated, reliable text ideal for parents and educators concerned about the cyberbullying phenomenon.



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First Nations: This Land Was Theirs [by Vanessa York] LIT/970/.1/YOR Explores the harsh conditions and policies First Nations had to endure while living on the reserves set aside for them under the treaties and also explores the unique cultures of the First Nations peoples before the arrival of Europeans. It also looks at some devastating effects European settlement had on these cultures.

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The explosive child [by Ross W Greene] BSC/649/.153/GRE In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Ross Greene provides a practical, compassionate approach to treating “explosive” children, who may be diagnosed with any of various psychiatric disorders, including oppositional-defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and Tourette's disorder. Drawing upon recent advances in the neurosciences and his extensive experience working with challenging children, Dr. Greene explains that they are not willfully destructive. With Dr. Greene's sensitive, expert advice, you will find ways to defuse explosive episodes, reduce tension, and build a warm, lasting relationship with your child.

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Good food to go: healthy lunches your kids will love [by Brenda Bradshaw] BSC/641/.1/BRA Good Food to Go is the ultimate guide to packing healthy lunch boxes with food that kids will enjoy and parents can feel good about. With this new book, two working moms - one a teacher, one a pediatrician - offer creative ideas for balanced lunches and nutritious snacks, as well as up-to-date health tips that will make packing lunch a joy and not a chore. Good Food to Go fuses the how-tos of creating wholesome, homemade lunches with the latest information on food and nutrition. Many of the recipes outline what can be done the night before, while others may be made in bulk and frozen, facilitating easy, last-minute lunches. Handy meal planners help to ensure that kids are eating a healthy variety of nutritious lunches throughout the week.



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Have a new kid by Friday [by Kevin Leman] BSC/649/.64/LEM Change your child's behavior--fast! Want a kid without the attitude? Without the behavior that makes you slink away in the grocery store and pretend you're not the parent? A kid with character who isn't a character? If you're tired of defiant attitudes and power struggles with your little ankle-biters or the disrespectful hormone group, read this book and follow the simple principles, and you'll have a new kid by Friday. Guaranteed!

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Help your kids with maths [by Carol Vorderman] BSC/510/HEL Using a full-color illustrated approach, a guide to parental math tutoring looks at every aspect of the challenging subject, from simple sums to simultaneous equations, in a book with simple explanations and clear illustrations that parents can share with their children.

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Helping your anxious child [by Ronald Rapee, Ann Wignall, Susan Spence] BSC/618/.92/RAP Most children are afraid of the dark. Some fear monsters under the bed. But at least ten percent of children have excessive fears and worries-phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder-that can hold them back and keep them from fully enjoying childhood. Now in its second edition, Helping Your Anxious Child has been expanded and updated to include the latest research and techniques for managing child anxiety. The book offers proven effective skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to aid you in helping your child overcome intense fears and worries.



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Hold on to your kids [by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté] BSC/303/.327/NEU In Hold On to Your Kids, Dr. Neufeld and Dr. Maté explore the phenomenon of peer orientation: the troubling tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction--for a sense of right and wrong, for values, identity and codes of behaviour. But peer orientation undermines family cohesion, poisons the school atmosphere, and fosters an aggressively hostile and sexualized youth culture. It provides a powerful explanation for schoolyard bullying and youth violence; it is an escalating trend that has never been adequately described or contested until Hold On to Your Kids. Once understood, it becomes self-evident – as do the solutions.

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How your child learns best [by Judy Willis] BSC/370/.15/WIL Written by Judy Willis, MD, MEd, a board-certified neurologist who is also a full-time classroom teacher, How Your Child Learns Best shows you not only how to help your child learn schoolwork, but also how to capitalize on the way your child's brain learns best in order to enrich education wherever you are, from the grocery store to the car - a necessity in today's "teach to the test" world. Discover how to help your child increase academic focus and success, lower test stress while increasing test scores, increase class participation, foster creativity, and improve attention span, memory, and higher-level thinking.

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Kids are worth it [by Barbara Coloroso] BSC/649/.64/COL Featuring a new Introduction by bestselling author Barbara Coloroso, this parenting classic is set to teach a new generation of parents the importance of treating kids with dignity and respect. Rejecting the “quick fix” solutions of punishment and reward, Barbara uses everyday family situations—from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion—to demonstrate sound strategies for giving children the inner discipline and self-confidence that will help them become responsible, resourceful, resilient, and compassionate adults.



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Learning disabilities, A to Z [by Corinne Roth Smith and Lisa Strick] BSC/371/SMI The world of learning disabilities is undeniably complicated and challenging. Shining a bright light into this territory, Learning Disabilities: A to Z has long been the trusted resource for parents, helping them navigate the tough issues and arming them with the knowledge necessary to advocate for their children at school.

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Little girls can be mean [by Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert] BSC/371/.58/ANT In today's world, girls are facing myriad friendship issues, including bulling and cliques. As a parent, you are likely wondering how to guide your daughter through these situations effectively. 'Little Girls Can Be Mean' is the first book to tackle the unique social struggles of elementary-aged girls, giving you the tools to help your child become stronger, happier, and better able to enjoy friendships and handle social cruelty.

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Lost at school [by Ross W Greene] BSC/371/.1/GRE Dr. Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach helps adults focus on the true factors contributing to challenging classroom behaviors, empowering educators to address these factors and create helping relationships with their most at-risk kids. Backed by years of experience and research and written with a powerful sense of hope and achievable change, Lost at School gives teachers and parents the realistic strategies and information to impact the classroom experience of every challenging kid (and their classmates).



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Love and anger [by Nancy Samalin and Catherine Whitney] BSC/649/.64/ SAM Longtime director of Parent Guidance Workshops, Samalin here offers practical advice on coping with anger when dealing with children. Her take-home message is that feeling angry is okay; acting in anger is something else again. With the writing help of Whitney (Uncommon Lives, 1990), Samalin presents specific problems parents have related to her and offers techniques that have worked for others. Readers will recognize the situations, identify with the anger and anguish of both children and parents, wince at the mistakes parents make, and even laugh out loud (kids do say the darndest things). Although Samalin focuses on everyday problems of ordinary parents, she also tackles special situations, such as those faced by divorced parents and parents of disabled children.

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Loving your child is not enough [by Nancy Samalin and Martha Moraghan Jablow] BSC/649/.64/SAM In this now-classic, straightforward approach to childraising, Nancy Samalin shows parents how to set clear, concise guidelines to ensure positive and constructive discipline. Based on her extensive work with parents and children, she offers the most recent and invaluable advice on:

Avoiding daily battles

Using alternatives to punishment

Dealing with anger

Learning to let go

Diminishing sibling rivalries and much, much more.

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Lunch boxes and snacks [by Annabel Karmel] BSC/641/.5/KAR Lunch Boxes and Snacks is packed with mouthwatering recipes that can boost your child's brainpower, increase energy, and strengthen the immune system. You'll find a wide range of delicious and easy lunch ideas, from Oriental Turkey Wraps, Individual Focaccia Pizzas, and Chicken Superfood Salad to Trail Mix Bars and Fruit on a Stick, that guarantee that your child will be the envy of the cafeteria.



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Making divorce easier on your child [by Nicholas James Long and Rex L Forehand] BSC/306/.89/LON While there are many trade books on children and divorce, most tend to be filled with extensive discussions of the psychological impact on children, with little effective advice. You want immediate answers and quick access to expert strategies you can use to help your kids today and in the future. Making Divorce Easier on Your Child arms you with 50 effective strategies and action steps for helping your kids cope with divorce, packaged in a convenient, quick-bite format. It is based on the authors' years of clinical experience dealing with the children of divorce, as well as their extensive research into the causes and cures of divorce-related emotional problems.

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Meet the teacher [by Betty Borowski and Laura Mayne] BSC/371/.1/BOR Parents want their child to succeed in school. This book helps them promote smooth sailing for their child through all those important early school years, encouraging them to communicate with teachers early and regularly. The authors, two teachers who are also mothers, share ways to establish positive parent-teacher relationships and provide an insider's understanding of how schools actually work. Here is outstanding practical advice that parents need to help their child thrive in school. Special chapters include information on the different ways children learn, legal and medical matters and special education concerns. There are also fun and educational activity pages for family-oriented activities that support school curriculum topics.

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The minds of boys [by Michael Gurian and Kathy Stevens] BSC/371/.823/GUR In this fascinating and practical book, Michael Gurian-the author of the best-selling The Wonder of Boys-and Kathy Stevens show parents and teachers how to help our boys overcome their current classroom obstacles and failures. They offer clear-cut step-by-step guidance to help boys fulfill themselves, use their intelligence, work with their unique natural gifts, expand every bit of their potential, and ultimately succeed in life. The Minds of Boys also presents a scientifically researched, field-tested program for helping boys learn the academic basics: reading, writing, math, and science.



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The new social story book [by Carol Gray] BSC/371/.92/GRA Since the early 90s, Carol Gray’s world-famous Social Stories have helped thousands of children with autism spectrum disorders. This 15th Anniversary Edition of her best-selling book offers ready-to-use stories that parents and educators have depended on for years, and new sections added are: How to most effectively use and apply the stories; How to improve the lives of younger children; and Social Stories for teens and adults with autism. Developed through years of experience, these strategically written stories explain social situations in ways children and adults with autism understand, while teaching social skills needed for them to be successful at home, school, work, and in the community.

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The optimistic child [by Martin E. P Seligman, Karen Reivich, Lisa Jaycox, and Jane Gillham] BSC/155/.4/SEL Despite the increased focus on self-esteem over the past three decades, depression in children has continued to grow, now affecting a quarter of all kids today. To combat this trend, Dr. Seligman began the Penn Depression Prevention Project, the first long term study aimed at 8 to 12 year olds. Learning the skills of optimism not only reduces the risk of depression but boosts school performance, improves physical health, and provides children with the self-reliance they need as they approach the teenage years and beyond.

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The out-of-sync child [by Carol Stock Kranowitz and Lucy Jane Miller] BSC/618/.928/KRA Does your child exhibit...

Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to touch or movement?

Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to sounds, sights taste, or smell?

Cravings for sensation?

Poor sensory discrimination?

Unusually high or low activity level?

Problems with posture or motor coordination? These are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Disorder--a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses.



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The pampered child syndrome [by Maggie Mamen] BSC/649/.64/MAM The Pampered Child Syndrome is a welcome source of advice for parents or professionals working with children who are given all the love and care they need, yet who remain unhappy, anxious or angry. Dr. Maggie Mamen describes common characteristics of the pampered child, and offers practical advice on how to strike an effective balance between caring for and nurturing children while at the same time maintaining authority and respect. The Pampered Child Syndrome also tackles the difficult issue of child mental health.

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Parent effectiveness training [by Thomas Gordon] BSC/649/.1/GOR P.E.T., or Parent Effectiveness Training, began almost forty years ago as the first national parent-training program to teach parents how to communicate more effectively with kids and offer step-by-step advice to resolving family conflicts so everybody wins. This beloved classic is the most studied, highly praised, and proven parenting program in the world -- and it will work for you. Using the timeless methods of P.E.T. will have immediate results: less fighting, fewer tantrums and lies, no need for punishment.

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Parenting through crisis [by Barbara Coloroso] BSC/649/.1/COL Being a parent is both a joy and one of life’s greatest challenges. In Parenting Through Crisis, renowned child rearing educator Barbara Coloroso helps parents navigate family waters when they get turbulent. What do we tell our children when their grandfather dies? How do we respond to their distress when the family home is lost? How do we break the news of a divorce? How do we help young children cope when their cherished caregiver quits? And how do we make room for their feelings and needs when we are struggling with our own grief?



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Parents do make a difference [by Michele Borba] BSC/723/.77/BOR Finally, a book that shows you how to teach kids the eight indispensable skills – self-confidence, self-awareness, communication, problem solving, getting along, goal setting, perseverance, and empathy – they'll need for living confident, happy, and productive lives. Filled with step-by-step advice, practical ideas, and real-life examples, Parents Do Make a Difference puts field-tested tools into the hands of every parent and teacher who wants their children to succeed.

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Raise your kids without raising your voice [by Sarah Chana Radcliffe] BSC/346/.01/RAD Since its initial publication, Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Voice has swiftly become a favourite guide for parents. Radcliffe understands the challenges that parents face in the big and small tasks of raising kids. She offers stress-reduced strategies for gaining children’s cooperation, eliminating the need for anger and criticism. Gentle on both parent and child, these strategies can be easily learned and used by anyone.

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Raising healthy eaters [by Henry Legere] BSC/641/.1/LEG One of the most important steps that parents can take to prevent childhood obesity or simply to get their children to a healthier weight is to teach them good eating habits. Establishing such habits at an early age will contribute to lifelong health. Indeed, when kids learn that a snack should be an apple or carrots instead of chips or a candy bar-a deceptively difficult lesson to teach-they are better equipped to resist the temptation of junk food on a regular basic. In Raising Healthy Eaters, Dr. Legere offers 100 easy-to-follow and easy-to-implement tips for parents of children of all ages and eating preferences.



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The reason I jump [by Naoki Higashida] BSC/616/.85/HIG Written by a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, this is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within. With disarming honesty and a generous heart, Naoki shares his unique point of view on not only autism but life itself. His insights--into the mystery of words, the wonders of laughter, and the elusiveness of memory--are so startling, so strange, and so powerful that you will never look at the world the same way again.

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She's gonna blow: real help for Moms dealing with anger [by Julie Ann Barnhill] BSC/649/.1/BAR Julie Ann Barnhill has learned from her journey, and so will you...You’ll identify with Julies open, honest approach. Straightforward and easy-to-read, She’s Gonna Blow! is for every mom seeking here-and-now hope and help to...

find healthier ways of expressing anger

let go of control issues and be more positive

draw closer to the God who created moms and mothering

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The sibling effect [by Jeffrey Kluger] BSC/155/.2/KLU This work explores what scientists and researchers are discovering about sibling bonds, the longest-lasting relationships we have in our lives. Nobody affects us as deeply as our brothers and sisters, not parents, not children, not friends. From the time we, and they, are born, our siblings are our collaborators and co-conspirators, our role models and cautionary tales. They teach us how to resolve conflicts and how not to, how to conduct friendships and when to walk away. Our siblings are the only people we know who truly qualify as partners for life. In this book, the author, a science writer explores the complex world of siblings in a way that is equal parts science, psychology, sociology, and memoir.



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Smart parenting, smarter kids [by David Allen Walsh] BSC/649/.1/WAL When children are guided in healthy ways, their minds blossom and they are able to reach their full potential--academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. In his previous bestseller, Why Do They Act That Way?, Dr. David Walsh, an expert at translating cutting-edge neuroscience findings into practical parenting suggestions, showed how to manage the difficult teenage years by understanding how the adolescent brain develops. Now he's written a complete guide to parenting from birth through the teen years, with recommendations that will help maximize any child's potential.

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The socially included child [by Laurie LeComer] BSC/618/.92/LEC Parents of children with autism often end up skipping family functions, playdates, and social outings for fear that their children will be unsafe, behave inappropriately, or feel overwhelmed. Now, no matter a child’s language skills or behaviors, he or she can start participating socially with LeComer’s clear action steps. Here is the essential guide for parents who want to ensure that their children enjoy the benefits and fun of socializing, while still accommodating their special needs.

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Understanding nonverbal learning disabilities [by Maggie Mamen] BSC/618/.92/MAM This easy-to-read guide offers a complete overview of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLDs) and the wide variety of symptoms that different types of NLD present. Maggie Mamen enables readers to select the most relevant strategies for coping with and managing their particular symptoms. She provides a wealth of practical advice on key skills such as developing written and verbal communication, understanding social clues, managing behaviour, self-regulation and improving organization. She also covers relevant teaching methods for the classroom.



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The unexpected legacy of divorce [by Judith S Wallerstein, Julia Lewis, and Sandra Blakeslee] BSC/306/.89/WAL Twenty-five years ago, Judith Wallerstein began talking to a group of 131 children whose parents were all going through a divorce. She asked them to tell her about the intimate details of their lives, which they did with remarkable candor. Having earned their trust, Wallerstein was rewarded with a deeply moving portrait of each of their lives as she followed them from childhood, through their adolescent struggles, and into adulthood. With The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce, Wallerstein offers us the only close-up study of divorce ever conducted - a unique report that will change our fundamental beliefs about divorce and offer new hope for the future."

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What to do when your temper flares [by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews] BSC/155/.4/HUE Teaches school-age children cognitive-behavioral techniques to manage anger, presenting writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies, and includes an introduction for parents.

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Wonderplay, Too [by Fretta Reitzes, Beth Teitelman, and N.Y. 92nd

Street Y]

BSC/372/.6/REI Wonderplay, Too offers more than 200 games, craft projects, and cooking, music, and dance activities for kids ages 3-6. Developed by the 92nd Street Y this brand new book highlights today’s parenting concerns, including: how to evaluate and limit video games, computer time and TV, and how working parents can make the most of their time with their kids.

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