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I'll Give You Something to Cry About: A memoir of a daughter's struggle to survive a mother with paranoia, schizophrenia, and manic depression
Elizabeth Acker - 2016
Elizabeth is forced to become estranged from her father and struggles alone to create hope and meaning for her life while serving her mother like a slave. This book is a true account of a daughter's struggle to survive a mother with paranoia, schizophrenia, and manic depression.
Franky the Frog
Arnie Lightning - 2015
Franky is a very happy frog. Do you want to find out why he is so happy?This is an excellent storybook for early readers, reading aloud at home, and as a bedtime story.5 fun short stories for kids Includes funny frog jokes for kids Perfect for a bedtime story for kids Excellent for early and beginner readers Big and cute illustrations for early and younger readers.
I'm Just a Teenage Punchbag
Jackie Clune - 2020
She finds solace in her anonymous blog, and in the daily chats she has with her mum's ashes (often the best conversations she has all day.)Despite the menopause, the invisibility of middle age and the daily self-esteem bashings, courtesy of her kids, Ciara manages to navigate the stormy waters of grief and family life - until her mask slips and she is cast out from the family bosom. She embarks on a mission to fulfil her mum's dying wishes to have her remains sprinkled from the top of the Empire State Building, finding company, distraction and - ultimately - herself in the process.If motherhood is a job - who says you can't resign?
Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka Movie - SneapPeak Free eBook
Rajiv Chilaka
Kalia gets beaten and drops out. In the middle of the fight, Zuhu an evil part demon and nephew to the emperor returns after being banished from the kingdom and kidnaps the daughter to the emperor, Princess Kia. Bheem gives chase, over rooftops and treacherous ravines but Zuhu disappears with the princess.Bheem is up against it, with his friend's ,Emperor Jian and Dragonland people's Support. Bheem goes after Zuhu, along the way freeing the people, Zuhu held as his slaves and rescuing princess Kia earning love and respect in the land of the dragon.
Diary of a Confused Harry Potter: The Cowardly Wizard
Alex Pan - 2016
But have you ever heard the story of a Wimpy Harry Potter? Harry's a regular kid, who hates fighting, and just so happens to be named Harry Potter. But he's not the Harry Potter you're thinking of! Coincidentally, this Wimpy Harry Potter does go to Hogwarts, and guess what? Hogwarts stinks! It's just like every other school! Mostly, it's boring, but it's stressful and embarrassing and scary too! Plus, at Hogwarts, there's actually evil teachers, monsters lurking in the basement, and those awful Slytherins always teasing everyone about magical blood purity! It's a mess. Read Harry's diary and you'll learn how to survive at school--even if you never wanted to go in the first place! Diary of a Wimpy Harry Potter is a parody, aimed at young readers who enjoy Harry Potter, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, or Mad Magazine style parodies. It's a silly fun read for independent readers. Diary of a Wimpy Hairy Potter
Nub's Adventures: The Great Jailbreak - An Unofficial Roblox Book
Nub Neb - 2017
All he did was float around the unending Server Nexus. No school, no chores, no nothing! If only it could've stayed that way forever. Suddenly, a huge force knocked him out of his fortress of solitude and straight into a high-security prison with a whole bunch of weirdos wearing orange jumpsuits! Through rap battles and flurries of taser barbs, will Nub survive inside the prison, nevertheless, escape from it? Written by the gamer and YouTuber, NubNeb, Nub's Adventures will hook young readers in with its lovable characters, hilarious moments, and fun lessons along the way! Based on the popular Roblox game called Jailbreak
My Toddler Talks: Strategies and Activities to Promote Your Child's Language Development
Kimberly Scanlon - 2012
Textbook theory and evidenced-based speech therapy techniques are applied in an enjoyable and user-friendly way. Whether you’re a parent or a professional, Kimberly shows you how to engage your toddler with play routines that stimulate speech while having fun. The guide includes detailed steps, numerous examples, and play routine activities to facilitate learning and language development. Speech language pathologists and parents describe My Toddler Talks as: “a go to resource”, “unintimidating and user-friendly” and “simply fabulous!”MY TODDLER TALKS includes:•Effective language stimulation tips, techniques and strategies used by professional speech therapists•Advice on how to maximize your child’s potential without causing pressure or frustration•25 fun play routines designed to improve your child’s speech and language skills•Straightforward instructions with many examples to foster understanding and empowerment•Step by step directions on how to elicit communication from your child•Charts to monitor progress with your child•A system to track your child’s word growth•Ways to incorporate speech development activities into your daily routines•Recommended goals to drive results•Ideas for troubleshooting development setbacksMY TODDLER TALKS is the perfect resource for:•Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers•Speech Therapists•Speech Therapy Grad Students•Early Intervention Specialists•Early Childhood Educators•Occupational & Physical Therapists
9 Ways to a Resilient Child
Justin Coulson - 2019
Even our home environment and the way that we parent can impact our children's potential to recover from difficulty.Dr Coulson explains the factors that help or hinder resilience and why common advice such as 'Toughen up, princess' just doesn't work. Learn the psychological secrets that will build your child's capacity to bounce back, stronger and more resilient than ever, including the ability to think flexibly, exercise self-control, and make safe and healthy choices. Discover the powerful impact of family, relationships, school and community, and the most effective ways to support your child.Dr Coulson aims to bolster resilience - not just in our children, but also in ourselves. Because it takes resilient parents to raise a resilient child.
Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What's Right
Arlene Pellicane - 2018
But it doesn’t need to be that way. Parents Rising will show you eight cultural trends that parents are up against today and what you can do to claim victory. This book is about growth not guilt. It’s not a pep talk, or a “try harder” speech. This is real help for real problems that every parent faces. It’s a way to focus your efforts so that they’ll be more effective and you’ll be less exhausted.
Growing Up with Three Languages: Birth to Eleven
Xiao-lei Wang - 2008
It tells the story of two parents from different cultural, linguistic, and ethnic-racial backgrounds who joined to raise their two children with their heritage languages outside their native countries. It also tells the children's story and the way they negotiated three cultures and languages and developed a trilingual identity. It sheds light on how parental support contributed to the children's simultaneous acquisition of three languages in an environment where the main input of the two heritage languages came respectively from the father and from the mother. It addresses the challenges and the unique language developmental characteristics of the two children during their trilingual acquisition process.
The Big Book of Parenting Tweets
Kate Hall - 2014
Jokes? People tell jokes on Twitter? YES, they do. And they are hilarious ... but who wants to sift through the hashtags, RTs and FFs to get to the good stuff? WE GET IT! Parents don’t have time for all that. That’s why the duo behind the illustrated humor blog Science of Parenthood teamed up with Twitter maven Kate Hall of Hall of Tweets to create The Big Book of Parenting Tweets —a laugh-riot collection of more than three-hundred tweetable moments straight from the parenting trenches from the most hysterical comedians on Twitter, who just happen to be parents. Here is just a peek at some of what you’ll find inside:My 4yo is trying to sell my own M&M's back to me. This guy's going places.— @FatherWithTwinsWith my wife away, my children keep asking me for things like meals and bandaids and sympathy, but I don't know where we keep any of that.— @KalvinMacleodShe took 4 y/o to the park & texted "Can I get her ice-cream?"Get her a Heineken for all I care. Free babysitters get to call the shots.— @BunmiLaditanI wish bottles of ibuprofen came with a little prize inside, like maybe a babysitter.— @SuburbanSnapsTo anyone out there thinking about having kids, today my 2yo threw a temper tantrum because she couldn’t get rid of her shadow. — @XplodingUnicornPeppered with cartoons by Science of Parenthood, The Big Book of Parenting Tweets is the perfect gift for every over-worked, under-showered, sleep-deprived parent who could use a quick laugh, because who has time for more?
Little Bento: 32 Irresistible Bento Box Lunches for Kids
Michele Olivier - 2016
You NEED this book."—Toddler and Toast blogYour challenge: Packing a healthy lunch for your picky little eater. Your solution: The bento box! Little Bento is your ultimate bento guide to planning, preparing, and assembling yummy, wholesome, easy bento box lunches that your kids will actually eat. Say “buh-bye” to the stress of getting your kids to eat, and “hello” to the deliciously simple bento box with:
Over 100 seasonally-inspired bento recipes and 32 photos of fully-assembled bento boxes for easy guidance
Expert guidance from mom, food blogger, and bestselling author of Little Foodie, Michele Olivier, who shows you how to make balanced bento meals using the #1 selling kids' lunch box
A weekly bento meal planning worksheet with helpful tips for planning your bento lunches in advance
Quick reference bento ingredient lists assist in making safe decisions for food sensitive or allergic eaters
“We started a new daycare program where I have to bring my own lunches and Little Bento has totally saved my life. Not only do I love the bento recipes for our son, I love some of them for myself! Lots of great options to make for dinner and use as lunch the next day. I also love that its divided into sections by season! Little Bento is a must have for parents looking to get out of a lunch rut and make sure their kids are getting great wholesome foods.”—C. Webster, Amazon Customer
The Amazing World of Gumball 2016 Grab Bag
Katy Farina - 2016
What the what?! Is there really a secret treasure hidden in the school’s basement?! Based on Cartoon Network’s award-winning original series, Gumball and Darwin head back to school! It’s a brand-new collection of shorts and illustrations featuring everyone’s favorite mischief-makers.
My best friend bob is a scary monster: (Picture Books, Preschool Books, Ages 5-7 Baby Books, Kids Book, Bedtime Story, childrens book, fairy tales, monster story)
Annette Sawyer - 2018
Join Jack and his monster companion as they explore exotic locations to try and find out what makes children scared. Learn about the secret world of monsters, what makes monsters afraid, and how to help a monster with their homework. Like all good bed-time books for kids, My Best Friend is a Scary Monster is appropriate for all reading levels and can be enjoyed over and over again. There’s even a lesson about finding true friendship and overcoming your own fears. Overall, if you have any interest in bed-time books for kids , then My Best Friend is a Scary Monster is a great way to introduce your young ones to the genre.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: The 30-Day Challenge
Meg Meeker - 2012
Meg Meeker issues fathers thirty days of challenges to help strengthen their relationships with their daughters.Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: The 30-Day Challenge is the highly anticipated follow-up companion to the national bestseller, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker.The 30-Day Challenge takes readers through thirty practical father-daughter activities, meant to strengthen dads in their parenting roles, while also creating honest and thriving relationships. With twenty-five years experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Meeker combines her expertise and wisdom with warmth and humor to make this the perfect guide for dads to take the Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters experience to the next level.The 30-Day Challenge offers practical suggestions for dads to spend uninterrupted, scheduled time with their daughters, including:Taking her on a date, dancing, or into nature Taking her to work or teaching her to handle money responsibly Doing an art project or planting a garden together Treating her mother wellReflection questions help readers examine where they are as a dad right now and where they would like to be this time next year. Checklists with important reminders help the reader commit to following through and adequately preparing for the challenges. Challenges can be adapted from the simple to the involved, depending on time availability, comfort levels, and the daughter's age.Unlike other parenting how-to books, The 30-Day Challenge becomes a cherished handbook as dads and their girls evolve in their father and daughter roles. The 30-Day Challenge will equip dads to answer the call to become engaged and intentional fathers.