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Parenting a Spicy One

A Compassionate Guide for Raising a Deep-Feeling and Wonderfully Strong-Willed Kid

by Mary Van Geffen ...

Strategies for Raising Your Strong-Willed Child Without Diminishing Their LightTired of negotiating with a tiny tyrant? Feeling drained by extreme emotions and unpredictable outbursts--including your own? Do you fear you might be raising a menace but also want to avoid dimming their sparkly light? Does "gentle parenting" advice make you chuckle bitterly because it doesn't work on your kid?Welcome ... Read more

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Strategies for Raising Your Strong-Willed Child Without Diminishing Their LightTired of negotiating with a tiny tyrant? Feeling drained by extreme emotions and unpredictable outbursts--including your own? Do you fear you might be raising a menace but also want to avoid dimming their sparkly light? Does "gentle parenting" advice make you chuckle bitterly because it doesn't work on your kid?Welcome
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A Girl Named Zippy

Growing Up Small in Mooreland Indiana

by Haven Kimmel ...

The New York Times bestselling memoir about growing up in small-town Indiana, from the author of The Solace of Leaving Early.When Haven Kimmel was born in 1965, Mooreland, Indiana, was a sleepy little hamlet of three hundred people. Nicknamed "Zippy" for the way she would bolt around the house, this small girl was possessed of big eyes and even bigger ears. In this witty and lovingly told memoir, ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling memoir about growing up in small-town Indiana, from the author of The Solace of Leaving Early.When Haven Kimmel was born in 1965, Mooreland, Indiana, was a sleepy little hamlet of three hundred people. Nicknamed "Zippy" for the way she would bolt around the house, this small girl was possessed of big eyes and even bigger ears. In this witty and lovingly told memoir,
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Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

by Alyssa Blask Campbell, Lauren Elizabeth Stauble ...

New York Times BestsellerThe Future is Emotionally IntelligentFrom two early childhood experts, an essential parenting guide for toddler behavior that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence.We’re in the midst of a parenting revolution that is ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerThe Future is Emotionally IntelligentFrom two early childhood experts, an essential parenting guide for toddler behavior that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence.We’re in the midst of a parenting revolution that is
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Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

by Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Read more

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A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
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Raising Securely Attached Kids

Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience

by Eli Harwood M.A., LPC ...

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**A USA TODAY BESTSELLER*Winner of the Child Psychology Award for Literary Excellence*“A comprehensive roadmap for parents who want to raise securely attached, emotionally healthy children. A parenting must-read.” —Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions“Eli Harwood teaches the essentials of attachment, which can help parents 'show up' in ways that enable our children to ... Read more

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**A USA TODAY BESTSELLER*Winner of the Child Psychology Award for Literary Excellence*“A comprehensive roadmap for parents who want to raise securely attached, emotionally healthy children. A parenting must-read.” —Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions“Eli Harwood teaches the essentials of attachment, which can help parents 'show up' in ways that enable our children to
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The Blessing of a Skinned Knee

Using Timeless Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children

by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D. ...

New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Nurture vs Nurture Dr. Wendy Mogel offers an inspiring roadmap for raising self-reliant, ethical, and compassionate children.In the trenches of a typical day, every parent encounters a child afflicted with ingratitude and entitlement. Parents want so badly to raise self-disciplined, appreciative, and resourceful children who are not spoiled ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Nurture vs Nurture Dr. Wendy Mogel offers an inspiring roadmap for raising self-reliant, ethical, and compassionate children.In the trenches of a typical day, every parent encounters a child afflicted with ingratitude and entitlement. Parents want so badly to raise self-disciplined, appreciative, and resourceful children who are not spoiled
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Everything I Know About Love

A Memoir

by Dolly Alderton ...

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When
... Read more
Hannah Chan

A Young Girl and her Adopted Brother on a Tiny Island in the Japan Inland Sea

by Glenda Hofmann ...

Hannah Chan Hannah, an eight year old Canadian girl, is powerless in the decision that has been made by her parents to move to a tiny island in the Japan Inland Sea. Once on the island she and her brother Taro are enrolled in the local elementary school. Iwagijima, like most of Japan’s rural islands, has suffered great depopulation. Many of the villagers are elderly. The few children growing up on ... Read more

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Hannah Chan Hannah, an eight year old Canadian girl, is powerless in the decision that has been made by her parents to move to a tiny island in the Japan Inland Sea. Once on the island she and her brother Taro are enrolled in the local elementary school. Iwagijima, like most of Japan’s rural islands, has suffered great depopulation. Many of the villagers are elderly. The few children growing up on
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When Your Kid Goes to College

A Parents' Survival Guide

by Carol Barkin ...

$11.99 CAD
Third Culture Kids 4th Edition

Growing Up Among Cultural Worlds

by Cynthia Green, Ruth E. Van Reken, Michael V. Pollock ...

How do we develop our identity when growing among so many worlds?There is no single answer, just like there is no single, cookie-cutter, cross-cultural childhood. But for those of us who grew up between cultures, we share certain feelings, experiences, and ways of viewing the world. By examining these commonalities and how our cross-cultural upbringing shaped us, we deepen our understanding of ... Read more

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How do we develop our identity when growing among so many worlds?There is no single answer, just like there is no single, cookie-cutter, cross-cultural childhood. But for those of us who grew up between cultures, we share certain feelings, experiences, and ways of viewing the world. By examining these commonalities and how our cross-cultural upbringing shaped us, we deepen our understanding of
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Raising Good Humans

A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids

by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE ...

“A wise and fresh approach to mindful parenting.”—Tara Brach, author of Radical AcceptanceA kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids.Whether you’re running late for school, trying to get your child to ... Read more

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“A wise and fresh approach to mindful parenting.”—Tara Brach, author of Radical AcceptanceA kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids.Whether you’re running late for school, trying to get your child to
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Just Tell Me What to Say

Simple Scripts for Perplexed Parents

by Betsy Brown Braun ...

$11.99 CAD
The Happy Sleeper

The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep-Newborn to School Age

by Heather Turgeon MFT, Julie Wright MFT ...

UPDATED IN 2024Many parents feel pressured to "train" babies and young children to sleep. But kids don't need to be trained to sleep--they're built to sleep. Sleep issues arise when parents (with the best of intentions) over-help or "helicopter parent" at night, overshadowing their baby's innate biological ability to sleep well. In The Happy Sleeper, child sleep experts Heather Turgeon and Julie ... Read more

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UPDATED IN 2024Many parents feel pressured to "train" babies and young children to sleep. But kids don't need to be trained to sleep--they're built to sleep. Sleep issues arise when parents (with the best of intentions) over-help or "helicopter parent" at night, overshadowing their baby's innate biological ability to sleep well. In The Happy Sleeper, child sleep experts Heather Turgeon and Julie
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The Stepmoms' Club

How to Be a Stepmom without Losing Your Money, Your Mind, and Your Marriage

by Kendall Rose ...

An essential guide offering much-needed support, practical advice, and shared wisdom for those with the title "stepmom," who are navigating the complex terrain of blended families.Becoming a stepmom can be a challenging, sometimes isolating experience. The Stepmoms' Club provides valuable insights from a community of women who have been there and understand the journey. From dealing with ... Read more

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An essential guide offering much-needed support, practical advice, and shared wisdom for those with the title "stepmom," who are navigating the complex terrain of blended families.Becoming a stepmom can be a challenging, sometimes isolating experience. The Stepmoms' Club provides valuable insights from a community of women who have been there and understand the journey. From dealing with
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Fifteen Minutes Outside

365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids

by Rebecca Cohen ...

"Every family will LOVE getting outside every day with the fun & easy tips in this book!"—Whitney Ferre, author of 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative KidsIn just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for ... Read more

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"Every family will LOVE getting outside every day with the fun & easy tips in this book!"—Whitney Ferre, author of 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative KidsIn just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for
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My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons

by Glen Canning ...

Winner, George Borden Writing for Change AwardOne of Indigo's Best Books of 2021 So FarRehtaeh Parsons was a gifted teenager with boundless curiosity and a love for family, science, and the natural world. But her life was derailed when she went to a friend’s house for a sleepover and the two of them dropped by at a neighbour’s house, where a group of boys were having a party.The next day, one of ... Read more

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Winner, George Borden Writing for Change AwardOne of Indigo's Best Books of 2021 So FarRehtaeh Parsons was a gifted teenager with boundless curiosity and a love for family, science, and the natural world. But her life was derailed when she went to a friend’s house for a sleepover and the two of them dropped by at a neighbour’s house, where a group of boys were having a party.The next day, one of
... Read more
The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family

Over 100 Practical and Tested Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Kids

by Kara Powell ...

If you are eager for an authentic action plan you can use every day to point your kids toward lasting, lifelong faith, this is it.Building on the bestselling go-to guidebook Sticky Faith, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family shows parents how to actively encourage their children's spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith ... Read more

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If you are eager for an authentic action plan you can use every day to point your kids toward lasting, lifelong faith, this is it.Building on the bestselling go-to guidebook Sticky Faith, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family shows parents how to actively encourage their children's spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith
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The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child

Helping Your Child Thrive in an Extroverted World

by Marti Olsen Laney Psy.D. ...

Introverted children are often misunderstood, even by their parents, who worry about them. Engaged by their interior world, they’re often regarded as aloof. Easily overwhelmed by too much stimulation, they can be seen as unmotivated. Content with just one or two close friends, they may be perceived as unpopular. Parents fret that they are unhappy and maladjusted. But the truth is quite different: ... Read more

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Introverted children are often misunderstood, even by their parents, who worry about them. Engaged by their interior world, they’re often regarded as aloof. Easily overwhelmed by too much stimulation, they can be seen as unmotivated. Content with just one or two close friends, they may be perceived as unpopular. Parents fret that they are unhappy and maladjusted. But the truth is quite different:
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Parenting through Play

Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication

by Kim Van Dusen, PsyD ...

This practical guide shows parents how to build positive, nurturing parent–child relationships through the power of play.For nearly 25 years, Dr. Kim Van Dusen—a licensed family therapist, registered play therapist, creator of The Parentologist blog, and mom of two—has provided parents with practical, effective ways to transform their parent-child communication by learning to speak in a way kids ... Read more

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This practical guide shows parents how to build positive, nurturing parent–child relationships through the power of play.For nearly 25 years, Dr. Kim Van Dusen—a licensed family therapist, registered play therapist, creator of The Parentologist blog, and mom of two—has provided parents with practical, effective ways to transform their parent-child communication by learning to speak in a way kids
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Hyper-parentalité

Apprendre à lâcher prise pour le bien des parents et des enfants

by Bruno Humbeeck ...

Vous êtes angoissé à l’idée de savoir vos enfants hors de votre vue ? Vous cherchez à contrôler leurs déplacements, leurs activités, leurs rencontres ? Vous anticipez tous leurs besoins ? Vous en permanence leur bonheur, en vous oubliant parfois un peu ?Vous êtes sans doute un hyperparent ! Pas de panique, l’hyper-parentalité n’est ni un défaut ni une maladie. C’est juste la preuve que vous ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Vous êtes angoissé à l’idée de savoir vos enfants hors de votre vue ? Vous cherchez à contrôler leurs déplacements, leurs activités, leurs rencontres ? Vous anticipez tous leurs besoins ? Vous en permanence leur bonheur, en vous oubliant parfois un peu ?Vous êtes sans doute un hyperparent ! Pas de panique, l’hyper-parentalité n’est ni un défaut ni une maladie. C’est juste la preuve que vous
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Raising Emotionally Strong Boys

Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life

by David Thomas ...

**OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLDAbout those meltdowns, blowups, and one-word answers . . .**Some say that's just how boys are--prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what's behind these and other issues?Drawing from twenty-five years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression, and shares practical ways you ... Read more

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**OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLDAbout those meltdowns, blowups, and one-word answers . . .**Some say that's just how boys are--prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what's behind these and other issues?Drawing from twenty-five years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression, and shares practical ways you
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The Danish Way of Parenting

What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

by Jessica Joelle Alexander, Iben Sandahl ...

**International bestsellerAs seen in The Wall Street Journal--from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world**What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical book presents six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T ... Read more

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**International bestsellerAs seen in The Wall Street Journal--from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world**What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical book presents six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T
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Help! I'm Ruining My Kids

A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change

by Abbey Wedgeworth ...

Are you worried that, despite your best efforts, you're messing up your kids? Help! I'm Ruining My Kids is your invitation to trade defeat and fear for hope and joy as you follow the biblical road map to becoming the mom you're meant to be.We all desperately want to be good mothers who produce good humans, but our flaws and habits get in the way. We're reactive when we want to be intentional. We ... Read more

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Are you worried that, despite your best efforts, you're messing up your kids? Help! I'm Ruining My Kids is your invitation to trade defeat and fear for hope and joy as you follow the biblical road map to becoming the mom you're meant to be.We all desperately want to be good mothers who produce good humans, but our flaws and habits get in the way. We're reactive when we want to be intentional. We
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The Room in the Attic

The TOP 5 bestselling novel from Louise Douglas

by Louise Douglas ...

THE #2 BESTSELLERDiscover the latest chilling, unputdownable novel, from the Richard and Judy bestseller.A child who does not know her name…In 1903 fishermen find a wrecked boat containing a woman, who has been badly beaten, and a young girl. An ambulance is sent for, and the two survivors are taken to All Hallows, the imposing asylum, hidden deep on Dartmoor. The woman remains in a coma, but the ... Read more

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THE #2 BESTSELLERDiscover the latest chilling, unputdownable novel, from the Richard and Judy bestseller.A child who does not know her name…In 1903 fishermen find a wrecked boat containing a woman, who has been badly beaten, and a young girl. An ambulance is sent for, and the two survivors are taken to All Hallows, the imposing asylum, hidden deep on Dartmoor. The woman remains in a coma, but the
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