Collection: Parenting

Introduce your little one to all things hugs in this adorable lift-a-flap sturdy board book that celebrates the universal embrace we all know and love! Packed with fun surprises under every flap and fuzzy animal families, this heartwarming book highlights all the kinds of hugs used to express emotional affection. From bear hugs to warm hugs, babies will enjoy seeing their favorite animals like kittens, giraffes, monkeys, and pandas show their love for one another. Simple sentences reinforce language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A sweet animal introduction both babies and toddlers will adore that strengthens and encourages love and hugs for everyone. Teach your child affection and empathy with this simple book about all kinds of hugs!

Collect the entire Babies Love Chunky Lift-a-Flap Board Book series from Cottage Door Press!

6 perfectly-sized, sturdy flaps are extra strong so babies and toddlers can open and close, over and over again.Chunky board books for babies have durable pages and flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear.
• Bright, cheerful illustrations in these sensory lift-a-flap books keep little kids entertained and engaged.
• Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children.
• Perfect first book for your little one or any early reader you know!

Praise for our Small Board Lift-a-Flap

"The flaps are the sturdiest in the business and will likely survive vigorous play and exploration."―Kirkus Reviews, PBS Kids Fish!

Did you know that happiness is an inside job? That means you can help yourself feel better if you find yourself in a bad mood or if you are going through a rough time. You can only change yourself, so learn how to make yourself happy. This book teaches children 12 strategies to improve their mood like listening to music, exercising, getting into nature, being with friends or animals, and more! When children have go-to strategies they can use when feeling down, they can learn how to lift their spirits in a healthy, natural way.

First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature.

In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson--author of Silent Spring--began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life's most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered the surrounding woods and tide pools. Teaching Roger about the natural wonders around them, Carson began to see them anew herself, and wanted to relate that same magical feeling to others who might hope to introduce a child to the beauty of nature. "If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder," writes Carson, "he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in."

The Sense of Wonder is a timeless volume that will be passed on from generation to generation, as treasured as the memory of an early-morning walk when the song of a whippoorwill was heard as if for the first time. Featuring serene color photographs from renowned photographer Nick Kelsh, "this beautifully illustrated edition makes a fine gift for new and prospective mothers and fathers" (Gregory McNamee), and helps us all to tap into the extraordinary power of the natural world.

Discover his stories, share his life, and creating a lasting keepsake together.

Within each family lies a treasure of memories and experiences. Things that define who Dad is. That reflect the love he shares. Discover together the stories he holds close to his heart with these pages, filled with meaningful questions to answer. Once written, these stories will create a priceless keepsake for the whole family.

Dad, your life is a gift.

You hold within you a story that only you can share. Use these pages to fill with your one-of-a-kind memories--whether it's a special moment from your childhood, an unforgettable adventure, or a piece of advice to share. Speak from the heart, in your own words--it doesn't need to be formal or complex. Because when you are finished, you will create a gift that will be loved for generations.

Una guía imprescindible para orientar y alimentar el desarrollo mental de tu hijo.

Por los autores del best seller internacional El cerebro del niño.

Los autores de El cerebro del niño, Daniel J. Siegel y Tina Payne Bryson, analizan, en esta ocasión, el desafío primordial en la educación de los hijos: la disciplina.

Haciendo hincapié en el fascinante vínculo entre el desarrollo neurológico del niño y el modo en que los padres reaccionan ante la mala conducta de este, Disciplina sin lágrimas proporciona un efectivo y compasivo «mapa de carreteras para afrontar las pataletas, las tensiones y las lágrimas sin montar un número.

Al definir el verdadero significado de la palabra «disciplina (instruir, no gritar ni regañar), los autores explican cómo establecer conexión con el niño, redirigir emociones y convertir una rabieta en una oportunidad para crecer. De este modo, el ciclo de comportamiento (y castigo) negativo básicamente se detiene, mientras que la resolución del problema se transforma en una situación en la que todos salen ganando.

En esta guía para no volverte loco descubrirás:

- Estrategias para ayudar a los padres a identificar su propia filosofía disciplinaria y dominar los mejores métodos para transmitir las lecciones que intentan impartir.

- Aspectos del desarrollo del cerebro del niño y análisis de las disciplinas más adecuadas y constructivas para todas las edades y etapas.

- La manera de conectar con un niño con tranquilidad y afectuosidad -por extrema que sea su conducta-, fijando a la vez límites claros y coherentes.

- Consejos para orientar a tus hijos a lo largo de una pataleta a fin de lograr percepción, empatía y reparación.

- Veinte errores en relación con la disciplina que hasta los mejores padres cometen, y cómo permanecer centrados en los principios de las técnicas disciplinarias y el estilo parental de «cerebro pleno .

Complementado con sencillas historias y divertidas ilustraciones que dan vida a las sugerencias de los autores, Disciplina sin lágrimas explica cómo trabajar con la mente en desarrollo de tu hijo, resolver conflictos de forma tranquila, inspirar felicidad y fortalecer la resiliencia en todos los miembros de la familia.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline.

"A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading."--Parents

Highlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears--without causing a scene.

Defining the true meaning of the "d" word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you'll discover:

- Strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy--and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart.

- Facts on child brain development--and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages.

- The way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child--no matter how extreme the behavior--while still setting clear and consistent limits.

- Tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair.

- Twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make--and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques.

Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors' suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child's developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family.

Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids is a collection of creative, collaborative projects that connect in-game challenges with hands-on activities that are both fun and educational.

An Amazon Best Kids' Books of 2016 pick!

Minecraft offers players an environment focused on exploration, imagination, and creation, but its nonlinear game structure can mean spending a lot of time in the game. With these labs, you can balance your child's screen time with real-life learning and interaction.

You will start the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, you'll use this knowledge to venture off onto the six different quests that encourage child and adult participation. For each Lab, complete the hands-on activity in art, craft, or design, then build a related in-game project. Have fun with these creative projects and more:

• Make a Chinese finger trap from construction paper, followed by a zombie trap in Minecraft.
• Build a castle from sugar cubes, then learn to build one in Minecraft.
• Create shadow puppets to perform a scene from your favorite story, then animate the scene using Minecraft.
• Make a bow and arrow from popsicle sticks, dental floss, and a cotton swab, then do some archery practice in Minecraft.

Sticker badges at the back of the book reward your child as they complete each quest. You'll even learn how to screencast and narrate your own videos to share with family and friends. Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids provides fun, educational gaming goals that you and your child can reach together!

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

The astonishing untold history of the million and a half women who surrendered children for adoption due to enormous family and social pressure in the decades before Roe v. Wade.

"It would take a heart of stone not to be moved by the oral histories of these women and by the courage and candor with which they express themselves." --The Washington Post

"A remarkably well-researched and accomplished book." --The New York Times Book Review

"A wrenching, riveting book." --Chicago Tribune

In this deeply moving and myth-shattering work, Ann Fessler brings out into the open for the first time the hidden social history of adoption before Roe v. Wade - and its lasting legacy. An adoptee who was herself surrendered during those years and recently made contact with her mother, Ann Fessler brilliantly brings to life the voices of more than a hundred women, as well as the spirit of those times, allowing the women to tell their stories in gripping and intimate detail.

This story is available for girls, boy, twins in kindle and hardcover. Now-a-days many children are born through egg donation. This touching story of how a happy couple of rabbits have their own baby by means of egg donation. Using rabbits in this story enables children to easily understand their conception in a simple and loving way. You can also purchase the book in English, Spanish, French, Dutch and Portuguese.

A playful, illustrated guide to one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices for young children experiencing stress, difficulty focusing, and difficult emotions

Developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community's practice with children, pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions.

A Handful of Quiet is a concrete activity that parents and educators can introduce to children in school settings, in their local communities or at home, in a way that is meaningful and inviting. Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this unique meditation guide helpful. Children can also enjoy doing pebble meditation on their own.

FIRST, EAT YOUR FROG is a meticulously referenced book presenting eight lessons (or "pearls") learned by a successful woman in medicine--Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo. Benefits to the reader include improved work-life integration; more easeful relationships at work with colleagues and at home with family; better time management in both spheres; and core tenets for thriving as a professional working mother.

The chapters cover eight key lessons the author has learned in her ongoing journey as a mother of three, practicing physician, and editor-in-chief of Clinical Imaging, including:

1. Eat your frog

2. 168 hours--you have more time that you think

3. If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail

4. Remember the pre-meeting meeting

5. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good

6. Stop over-apologizing

7. It doesn't hurt to ask politely

8. Have a growth mindset

In FIRST, EAT YOUR FROG, Dr. Arleo gives ample credit to the authors and mentors who inspired the lessons and provides explicit guidance -- and highly entertaining stories -- to help readers move toward less overwhelm and more work-life balance.

Communicate with your baby even before they learn to talk with over 200 easy signs

Infants and toddlers can use sign language well before they can speak, which creates an exciting opportunity for them to learn and communicate in complex ways, even at an early age. Whether you're completely new to signing, or you just want to expand your vocabulary, The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language―from TinySigns(R) founder Lane Rebelo―makes it simple and fun. Explore more than 200 American Sign Language (ASL) signs that will help your child express everything from "eat," "more," and "all done" to specific foods, animals, tasks, and even emotions.

This colorful and comprehensive baby sign language book offers:

• Helpful (and adorable) illustrations--Each sign includes detailed images to show you how to sign it correctly, plus tips for how to remember the signs and teach them to your child.
• Fun activities--Find songs, games, and other activities that incorporate signs into everyday tasks to help your baby become familiar with them.
  
• 200+ signs--Go beyond other baby books with a huge variety of different signs that communicate their thoughts and feelings, and even let you teach them basic health and safety.
  

Find new ways to connect with your baby or toddler and give them a leg up on learning, with The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language.

For over 35 years, changing families have been using this classic, practical guide for learning to talk to each other about one of life's most difficult moments--from the creators of the beloved, bestselling Dino Life Guides!

* "Prediction: This will became a real 'security blanket' for those young readers in need." --School Library Journal (starred review)

A comprehensive, sensitive guide for changing families, Dinosaurs Divorce helps readers understand what divorce means, why it happens, and how to best cope with everyone's feelings. Topics covered in the book include: Divorce Words and What They Mean * Why Parents Divorce * After the Divorce * Living with One Parent * Visiting Your Parent * Having Two Homes * Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions * Telling Your Friends * Meeting Parents' New Friends * Living with Stepparents * Having Stepsiblings

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Don't miss these other Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families--over 1.5 million copies sold!: When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
Democracy for Dinosaurs: A Guide for Young CitizensDinosaurs Go Green!: A Guide to Protecting the Planet

"Full of great ideas and practical advice..."

-Dr. Sue Groesbeck, Recognized Educational Leader

"Chock full of easy to follow activities to help moms... I highly recommend this resource."

-Amy McCaulley, M.Ed., Principal

"This is an amazing resource!...he will be more than prepared for kindergarten"

-Kit Wittner, Certified Kindergarten Teacher

Give your child the best start to kindergarten with The Ultimate Kindergarten Prep Guide.

Written by a mother of three and former schoolteacher, Autumn McKay, this book is a must-have for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers of 4-6 year olds. It offers over 170 engaging, hands-on activities that will help build important skills for school, spark curiosity, and enhance their development. Plus, most activities only take minutes to prepare with items you already have in your house.

Benefits of using this book include:

✅ Ignite your preschooler's interest and curiosity

✅ Spend less time prepping activities and more time engaging with your child

✅ Create quality bonding time with your child

✅ Help your child learn important skills based on Education Standards

✅ Encourage your child to feel excited and well-prepared for kindergarten

What is included in the book?

✅ Over 170 activities with material lists and detailed instructions

✅ 5 subject areas included - math, language arts, science, social studies, and life skills

✅ 114 low prep activities

✅ A digital download code to print off 88 full-color handouts that correlate to specific activities

Make learning fun with The Ultimate Kindergarten Pre Guide! With this guide, you can provide your child with stimulating activities that will help them feel excited and ready for kindergarten as you bond together. Don't miss out - BUY NOW before the price changes!

Other books include: The Ultimate 1 Year Old Activity Book, Toddler Lesson Plans: Learning Colors, Toddler Lesson Plans: Learning ABCs, The Ultimate Toddler Activity Guide, The Ultimate Preschool Activity Guide, The Ultimate Teach Your Child to Read Activity Book: Prereading, The Ultimate Teach Your Child to Read Activity Book: Beginning Reader, The Ultimate Teach Your Child to Read Activity Book: Developing Reader, Learning ABC Workbook: Print, Learning ABC Workbook: Precursive, Learning Numbers Workbook, Learning Preschool Math Workbook, Learning Kindergarten Math Workbook, Learning 1st Grade Math Workbook

North Wind Man is a co-authored biography in which Clarence Cachagee courageously shares his challenging and inspiring path to becoming a helper and leader in his community - a multi-generational healing journey that reveals cycles of trauma and oppression, beauty and resilience.

After being displaced into foster care as a young child, and raised by a Mennonite family, Cachagee struggled for years with addictions and homelessness, until he embarked on a new path by reconnecting with his Indigenous culture and accepting the support of his community. Along with Clarence's storytelling voice, the book includes interviews with family members, social workers, and community leaders, and integrates local history of the Waterloo Region and Chapleau Cree First Nation. It also includes the voice of Cachagee's late father, also named Clarence Cachagee, recorded during an interview in 1991 about his experience in Canada's Residential School System. Co-written with Seth Ratzlaff, an emerging Mennonite writer and friend of Cachagee, the book's co-authorship is guided by a spirit of friendship, equality, and respect.

In this insightful biography, Cachagee thoughtfully and graciously recounts a life haunted by unanswered questions and unaddressed trauma, revealing the challenges he experienced as a Cree man of mixed heritage displaced into the Sixties Scoop in colonial Canadian society. Not afraid to disclose the dark periods in life, Cachagee also identifies the beauty throughout, illustrating how cultural teachings, spiritual practice, and the embrace of community can lead to finding one's voice and becoming a helper.

Do you know what kindness is, really? Do you think being kind to someone means that you're weak? Do you think you can't be kind to yourself? Here's a little secret...sharing kindness is one of the coolest things you can do! You're never too old, or too young, or too busy to be kind. Anyone can be kind to others, and to themselves, every day!



Core themes in this book:

Choice, Empathy, Joy, Love

Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups.

DATE SMARTER, MAKE BETTER DECISIONS IN LOVE, AND ACHIEVE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU DESERVE... IT ALL STARTS WITH NOT SETTLING!

By day, Faith Jenkins is the host of Oxygen's Killer Relationship and former host of the nationally syndicated relationship show Divorce Court; by night, she's a happily married new mother who navigated these dating streets for years before learning how to attract the love of her dreams. When she turned 35 without a wedding ring in sight, like most women, she started getting tons of questions about not being married. But she made a decision: I. Will. Not. Settle.

As an attorney and arbitrator, Faith has presided over hundreds of cases, and has helped couples avoid and resolve a wealth of drama. And she's seen it all! In Sis, Don't Settle, she's gathered an arsenal of love, wisdom and advice for women on how to play it smart.

Modern culture would have women believe they can't have it all--and be smart, successful, strong women with authentic love to boot. Wrong. Told in her signature style--sometimes salty and sometimes sweet--Faith provides real solutions that will teach you how to thrive in relationships while avoiding common missteps and pitfalls. She delivers it straight, with no chaser, to show us how to level up, and reminds you that how you live single will set the tone for your success in relationships.

Smart, illuminating, and, often laugh-out-loud funny, Sis, Don't Settle is the essential playbook that will help you build your confidence, generate better results in love, and land a high-value relationship once and for all. You'll find tips on topics like:

• Strong Independent Women...and the Men Who Love Them
• What's Worse than a Bad Relationship? Overextending Your Stay in One
• Becoming the Right Person to Attract the Right Person
• How to Release Trash Subconscious Beliefs that Keep You Settling
• And much more!

Whether you're single, divorced, or in a situationship, Sis, Don't Settle reveals the direction and guidance you need to navigate love and take back your power.