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These books have changed my life in
utterly simple and monumental ways simultaneously.
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This is the story of a traveling journalist and her problem toddler. She struggled to control her 3 year old and to get her to cooperate at home. But around the world, immersed in other cultures, she discovered that she wasn't a problem at all. Americans are just weird! We set such high individualistic expectations on kids and families. Read about how other countries view kids and why their role in society is so uniquely important. What is the secret that the rest of the world already figured out generations ago?
I personally have always been fascinated with other the way other cultures do things. This book was masterfully co-written by an American and a Dane and so we get to see, from a familiar point, the customs that make the Danish people consistently the happiest on Earth. If what we want is for our kids to be happy and healthy then this book Is a must-have for your library because they know what it takes.
It doesn't take miraculous super powers to become a great parent. All you need is the drive to love your family as they are; with respect. Through slow and intentional lifestyle changes this book can guide you into a more peaceful relationship with your kids. This book is only five chapters that are broken down into small segments for a busy mama to digest in the precious seconds between our hard work. The backbone of the method are the
5 Pillars of Parenting.
Dr. Kevin Leman is a well known author and educator. He also wrote The Birth Order Book and 8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids. In this book he guarantees the success of his methods. He addresses the "Big 5" most stressful moments for most parents and how to respond. additionally he touches on the biblical position and responsibilities of moms vs dads. This book is intelligently written but easy to read in a weekend. Start your journey to a happy family now!
Easy to read 4-step guide to ending rude behavior. Step one: Recognize it. Step two: Choose an appropriate consequence. Step three: Enact the consequence. Step four: Disengage from the struggle. Seems simple enough right? Now add emotions and circumstance. The authors go over guarding your home against negative influences which are around every corner from friends and tv to rude authority figures. There are a thousand hurdles when it comes to reforming bad behavior and this book covers them all.
This book gives applicable advice in areas of emotional intelligence and alternatives to punishment. With comic strips and fill-in-the-blank areas it provides an interactive experience while learning to love your child's voice. It is one of my most recommended books for someone new to respectful-parenting. The examples in the book are relatable and real-world scenarios. Thank me later!
This is a book I keep coming back to again and again.If you're into bio-hacking i highly recommend it. It is a more advanced read broken up into many small sections. The author is a specialist in dealing with traumatic brain injury, and learning disabilities. Her scientific works are faith based and she was interviewed by Joyce Meyer in the 90's. The main concept of the book is manifesting habits and behaviors through the power of intentional thoughts and beliefs. The perspective of neuroscience and the plasticity of our minds is paramount in reshaping our perspective on parenting.
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A quick read at only 68 pages. Written by a dad and pastor to "help people find stability and hope in this crazy world," this book is a gentle reminder to slow down and speak with love and gratitude.
My personal favorite tool to avoid adult tantrums. The secret is to: Say Nothing and Do Nothing. This tried and tested method is not just for toddlers. Use this book to strengthen your family relationships and teach your kids to honor your authority. We all know consistency is key and most of us have seen the counting method used (and maybe used it our self) inappropriately! Lets fix that and turn it into a real tool in your toolbox. Find out why it hasn't worked for you in the past and change the game.
We all know how important it is to eat well. Did you know that what you eat greatly affects the chemicals in your brain? This book explains, in good detail, exactly what goes where in terms anyone can understand. If your child has behavioral deficiencies you can use this book as a guide to use foods to treat the source of the issues.
Every human follows the same basic path of develop. What happens when someone diverges from the track? Their healthy development can not progress until that issue is righted. Derailment is caused by trauma. Not every traumatic experience was memorable or boisterous. Every one of us has experienced some form of trauma, even if it was only micro-traumas. All of us have some kind of problem in our past that is holding us back. Let's figure out how to get back on track and make sure our kids don't fall victim to our past with the help of this book.
This book is an introduction to the world of Montessori education. The Montessori motto is to do all things with Grace and Courtesy. When we teach young children to be self reliant and build confidence from within they wont fall victim to the pressures of our broken society. The focus of this book is building a love of learning and developing self confidence with age-appropriate tasks. Teaching Montessori ideals at home is simple and easy. You don't need special expertise to raise graceful kids.
This book talks about how to deal with kids who have general anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, social phobias, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorders specifically. But even if your kids are not diagnosed with anxiety disorders this is a good tool to have in your bag. If you're looking for family focused solutions to avoid a fight when they are working on building confidence this book is a good place to start. Self confidence is key for success in school and social situations.
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My mission is to convince you that I am truly rooting for you. Our society and the culture of it need to be revived. A strong family is the solution to all of our societal problems. I'm seeking to help you discover solutions and find the strength within yourself to create a life and home you can find sanctuary in. Ultimately, you are the one who will be putting in the work but as a family of 6 who spends every day traveling, learning, and working together, I hope our perspective will help you find joy in your life too.
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