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Pre-order Sarah Ockwell-Smith's essential guide to child psychology and development.BEGINNINGS is modern month-by-month reference guide for parents of 0-5-year-olds. It will answer all the questions that parents have about their baby, toddler and...

This book is a complete guide to child development from birth to 16 years. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject it will take you through all the perspectives on the subject, covering physical, cognitive, moral and behavioural aspects of a child's...

The only book new parents will need for the extraordinary first year of their baby's life. This comprehensive book covers every moment of the first twelve months of your baby's life - from their first moments at home, feeding, and sleeping arrangements,...

A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behaviour later in life?Walter Mischel's now iconic 'marshmallow test,' one of the most...

From birth, when babies' fingers instinctively cling to those of adults, their bodies and brains seek an intimate connection, a bond made possible by empathy-the ability to love and to share the feelings of others. In this provocative book, renowned...

Nurturing Attachments combines the experience and wisdom of parents and carers with that of professionals to provide support and practical guidance for foster and adoptive parents looking after children with insecure attachment relationships.It gives an...

A Nifflenoo Called Nevermind is story for children who bottle up their feelings. Nevermind always carries on whatever happens! Each time something horrible happens to him he just tucks his feelings away and carries on with life. Find out what happens to...

How can clinicians help vulnerable young families overcome barriers to secure, reciprocal, and joyful parent-infant relationships? This book provides a flexible framework for promoting reflective parenting "from the ground up." Described are effective...

Find your fresh start by learning how to cope with anxiety and become a calmer, happier and more grounded person with this simple and accessible guide'Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life' Daily Mail_______This is a book for anyone experiencing...

A PARADIGM SHIFT FOR CAREGIVERS THAT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY YOU APPROACH, TREAT OR PARENT A CHILD WITH CHALLENGING OR EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOURS. When you are confronted with a child who is troubled, disruptive, oppositional, defiant or angry - whether you...

Have you ever wondered what's going on in your child's mind? This engaging book shows how reflective parenting can help you understand your children, manage their behaviour and build your relationship and connection with them. It is filled with practical...

With this deeply influential book, which is now internationally recognised as a classic study of childhood and its social significance, Professor Erikson has made an outstanding contribution to the study of human behaviour. Drawing on psychoanalytical...

Packed full of 100 creative and engaging activities for young children with special educational needs, this book enables you to have fun and enjoy developing your child's skill-based learning with them.From building biscuit construction sites and rainbow...

In this classic work of psychology John Bowlby examines the processes that take place in attachment and separation and shows how experimental studies of children provide us with a recognizable behaviour pattern which is confirmed by discoveries in the...

Banish boredom, encourage your baby's development and have fun parenting with this treasure trove of ideas.This irresistible book contains an inspiring, age-appropriate activity for every single day of your baby's first year, with baby games and infant...

This is the ultimate guide to raising the tween/teen boy in your life. It covers everything from relationships, social media, friendships and school, dealing with topics like porn, drugs and video games, as well as physical and mental changes.Dr...

* Explains the child's brain to parents in clear concise language for optimal growth and development * A huge success in its original language of Spanish and other global languages, the demand for an English language version of the book is high * This...

If you're looking for fresh, playful ideas to spark your baby's curiosity, build their confidence and support their development, look no further! Written by the renowned childcare experts at My First Five Years, the popular app designed to help...

For decades Erik H. Erikson's concept of the stages of human development has deeply influenced the field of contemporary psychology. Here, with new material by Joan M. Erikson, is an expanded edition of his final work. The Life Cycle Completed eloquently...

This activity book is for children aged 7-11 years It's full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child build their confidence and social skills to make lasting friendships Does your child appear unhappy or lonely at...

The value of Winnicott's work has become more and more widely recognized not only among psycho-analysts but also psychologists, educators, social workers, and men and women in every branch of medicine; indeed, all whose work or practice involves the care...

In the summer of 1963, anthropologist Jean Briggs journeyed to the Canadian Northwest Territories (now Nunavut) to begin a seventeen-month field study of the Utku, a small group of Inuit First Nations people who live at the mouth of the Back River,...

This Very Short Introduction provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible guide to modern child psychology, from birth to early adolescence. Beginning with infancy, Usha Goswami considers the process of attachment and 'bonding', showing how...

'A vital read, not just for parents but anyone who values the next generation' Psychologies'A provocative new book which challenges every aspect of modern parenting' Daily MailSociety is making great strides in increasing awareness of oppression and...

'When I tried Joanna's approach during the first lockdown, I was both comforted and excited by how such a small change could have such a big impact.' Dr. Suzanne McCleanParenting through the teenage years can be challenging and overwhelming. With over...

Today, we don't get nearly enough play in our lives. At school, kids are drilled on exams, while at home we're all glued to our phones and screens. Former children's laureate and bestselling author, Michael Rosen, is here to show us how to put this right...

Children's innate inventiveness and self-knowledge are important resources for narrative therapy, in which therapist and client work to re-author the story of the client's life. This book teaches therapists to respect children's natural imaginative...

A groundbreaking guide to managing the emotional and behavioral components of your child's sensory processing challenges Imagine having the flu, while lying in a bed of ants, listening to heavy metal at high volume, and trying to do calculus. Now...

A perfect introduction to Melanie Klein's modern neuroscientific research. Melanie Klein's...

Let go of perfect and become a transformative, positive influence in a child's life while creating your own definition of success from developmental psychologist and podcaster Dr Aliza Pressman.'My go-to for how we all, including ourselves, raise good...

A research-based guide to helping children do what comes naturally - sleep through the night. Many parents feel pressured to 'train' babies and young children to sleep. Sometimes hours are spent rocking, singing, and coaxing. But kids don't need to be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593321171Author Penelope LeachFormat PaperbackPage Count 640Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. KnopfWeight(grams) 833gDimensions(mm) 231mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608682843Author Victoria DunckleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library

As featured in The Guardian, How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient...

A leading expert in childhood development makes the case for why self-directed learning -- "unschooling" -- is the best way to get kids to learn.In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will...

** A Granta Book of the Year 2023 **'Raises the stakes for the rest of us writers' ISABEL WAIDNER'An important new talent' FIONA SHAW'Curious, queer, whip-smart, hilarious and tender' GAIL MCCONNELLA living exploration of undoing and redoing queer single...

When did you last feel so overwhelmed by an experience that your jaw dropped? When were you so struck by something that you had goosebumps? When did you last say 'WOW' out loud and feel like a child again? Children say 'WOW' a lot. But in our...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556436307Author Peter A. LevineFormat PaperbackPage Count 536Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Encourage your baby's development and enjoy bonding through learning activities and creative play. Follow the month-by-month progression of your baby's skills and track your child's development from newborn to one year old.Parenting expert Dr Miriam...

Childhood trauma can harm children's developing brains, change how they respond to stress, and damage their immune systems so profoundly that the effects show up decades later. From trauma specialist Glenn Schiraldi, this innovative workbook provides...