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3 hommes et un couffin / Giraud, Roland; Dussollier, André ; Boujenah, Michel 2003  DVD
Giraud, Roland DVD
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Publication Paris, Editions Montparnasse, 2003.
Description 106 min.sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary/Abstract Three bachelors learn about parenting the hard way when a baby is left on their doorstep.
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ID:   016101


Artificial maturity / Elmore, Tim 2012  Book
Elmore, Tim Book
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Publication San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 2012.
Description v, 264pMaroon Spine
Summary/Abstract Addresses the problem of what to do when parents and teachers mistake children's superficial knowledge for real maturity. Shows how to identify the problem of artificial maturity in Generation iY and Homelanders Reveals what to do to help children balance autonomy, responsibility, and information Includes a down-to-earth model for coaching and guiding youth to true maturity Artificial Maturity gives parents, teachers, and others who work with youth a manual for understanding and practicing the leadership kids so desperately need to mature in a healthy fashion.
Standard Number 9781118258064 Hb.
Key Words Parenting  Adolescent psychology 
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ID:   021980


Cheaper by the dozen / Simonds, Robert; Martin, Steve 2005  DVD
Simonds, Robert DVD
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Publication California, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2005.
Description 98 min.White spine
Summary/Abstract Comedy superstar Steve Martin pairs up with Bonnie Hunt in this family comedy about two loving parents trying to manage careers and a household amid the chaos of raising 12 rambunctious kids!
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Cheaper by the dozen 2 / Shankman, Adam; Martin, Steve 2006  DVD
Martin, Steve DVD
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Publication California, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2006.
Description 94 min.White spine
Summary/Abstract America's favorite movie family returns in Cheaper By The Dozen 2. Only this time, they're going toe-to-toe against another clan in the ultimate inter-family battle.
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ID:   016458


Cyber-safe kids, cyber-savvy teens / Willard, Nancy E. 2007  Book
Willard, Nancy E. Book
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Publication San Francisco, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007.
Description x, 324pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract Provides information on a need-to-know basis about those online dangers, and gives practical parenting strategies necessary to help children and teens learn to use the Internet safely and responsibly.
Standard Number 9780787994174 Pb.
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ID:   023904


How Oliver Olson changed the world / Mills, Claudia; Maione, Heather (ill.) 2009  Book
Mills, Claudia Book
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Publication New York, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009.
Description 122pWhite spine
Summary/Abstract Afraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system.
Standard Number 9780312672829 Pb.
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How to talk so kids can learn at home and in school / Faber, Adele 1995  Book
Faber, Adele Book
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Publication London, Piccadilly Press Ltd., 1995.
Description 272pPink Spine
Series How to talk
Summary/Abstract Describes communication strategies parents and teachers can use to motivate children to become self-directed, self-disciplined learners.
Standard Number 9781848126268 Pb.
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How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk / Faber, Adele; Mazlish, Elaine 1982  Book
Faber, Adele Book
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Edition 2004 (Reissued)
Publication USA, HarperCollins Publishers, 1982.
Description 288pYellow Spine
Summary/Abstract The bestselling book that will give you the know-how you need to be effective with your children, and makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.
Standard Number 0380811960 Pb.
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How to talk so teens will listen and listen so teens will talk / Faber, Adele; Mazlish, Elaine 2005  Book
Faber, Adele Book
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Publication New York, HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
Description 203pYellow Spine
Summary/Abstract Presents straightforward advice for parents of teens on how to build the foundation for healthy relationships and for a healty communication in the relationship, in a guide that covers such topics as curfews, peer pressure, and drugs.
Standard Number 9780060741266 Pb.
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ID:   014352


Nurtureshock: new thinking about children / Bronson, Po; Merryman, Ashley 2009  Book
Bronson, Po Book
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Publication New York, Twelve, 2009.
Description xv,336pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract Discusses the inverse power of praise, why insufficient sleep adversely affects kids' capacity to learn, why white parents don't talk about race, why kids lie, why evaluation methods for "giftedness" and accompanying programs don't work, and why siblings really fight.
Standard Number 9780446504133 Pb.
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Parent Guide and Index - Vol.16 / Childcraft 1985  Book
Childcraft Book
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Publication World Book Inc., 1985.
Description 168pBrown Spine
Series Childcraft
Summary/Abstract This volume is designed to help parents meet the challenge of parenthood.
Contents Growth and development Medical guide Index to childcraft
Standard Number 0716660075 Hb.
Key Words Parent and child  Parenting 
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ID:   014468


Price of privilege: How parental pressure and material advantage are creating a generation of disconnected and unhappy kids / Levine, Madeline 2006  Book
Levine, Madeline Book
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Publication New York, HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Description 236p.White spine
Summary/Abstract In this look at privileged families, Levine offers thoughtful, practical advice as she explodes one child-rearing myth after another. With empathy and candor, she identifies parenting practices that are toxic to healthy self-development and that have contributed to epidemic levels of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse in the most unlikely place - the affluent family.
Contents Ch. 1. The paradox of privilege Ch. 2. The not-so-hidden mental health epidemic among privileged youth Ch. 3. Why money doesn't buy mental health Ch. 4. What is a healthy "self"? Ch. 5. Different ages, different parenting strategies Ch. 6. How we connect makes all the difference Ch. 7. Discipline and control : the tough job of being the "bad cop" Ch. 8. Challenges to effective parenting in the culture of affluence Ch. 9. Having everything except what we need most : the isolation of affulent moms.
Standard Number 9780060595852 Pb.
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ID:   015996


Smart but scattered: The revolutionary "executive skills" approach to helping kids reach their potential / Dawson, Peg (ed.); Gaure, Richard 2009  Book
Dawson, Peg (ed.) Book
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Publication New York, Guilford Press, 2009.
Description 314pPurple Spine
Summary/Abstract There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" child might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial "executive skills" - the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Small changes can add up to big improvements - this empowering book shows how.
Contents Introduction Part I: What makes your child smart but scattered How did such a smart kid end up so scattered? Identifying your child's strengths and weaknesses How your own executive skill strengths and weaknesses matter Matching the child to the task Part II: Laying a foundation that can help Ten principles for improving your child's executive skills Modifying the environment : A is for antecedent Teaching executive skills directly : B is for behavior Motivating your child to learn and use executive skills : C is for consequence Part III: Putting it all together Advance organizer Ready-made plans for teaching your child to complete daily routines Building response inhibition Enhancing working memory Improving emotional control Strengthening sustained attention Teaching task initiation Promoting planning and prioritizing Fostering organization Instilling time management Encouraging flexibility Increasing goal-directed persistence Cultivating metacognition When what you do is not enough Working with the school What's ahead?
Standard Number 9781593854454 Pb.
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When I'm angry / Aaron, Jane 1998  Book
Aaron, Jane Book
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Publication New York, Golden Books, 1998.
Description 40pPurple Spine
Summary/Abstract Explains anger as a normal part of life and discusses how to deal with it. Includes a parents' guide in a question-and-answer format with examples and suggestions.
Standard Number 0307440192 Hb.
Key Words Parenting  Anger in children  Anger 
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