Tag: Parenting

Authoritative Parenting Synthesizing Nurturance and Discipline for Optimal Child Development


Free Download Robert E. Larzelere PhD, "Authoritative Parenting: Synthesizing Nurturance and Discipline for Optimal Child Development"
English | ISBN: 1433812401 | 2012 | 280 pages | PDF | 4 MB
In this book, leading scholars update our thinking about authoritative parenting and address three unresolved issues: mechanisms of the style’s effectiveness, variations of effectiveness across cultures, and untangling how parents influence children from how children influence them.

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Parenting at Your Child’s Pace The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Three Years


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English | August 6, 2024 | ISBN: 1454952490 | 304 pages | EPUB | 0.87 Mb
More adults with young children are committed to integrative and holistic health, but the available information can be overwhelming and confusing. Through accessible, evidence-based guidance, Dr. Joel Warsh helps parents work through the health concerns and developmental changes that come up during the first three years of life and navigate the unique realities of parenting today. He addresses questions about holistic health frequently Googled by parents: What is placental encapsulation, and is it right for me? Should I try baby-led weaning? This book will empower parents to make informed and confident choices for the health of their children-from newborns to toddlers.

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Fearless Parenting How to Raise Faithful Kids in a Secular Culture


Free Download Jimmy Myers, "Fearless Parenting: How to Raise Faithful Kids in a Secular Culture"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 0801000645 | EPUB | pages: 222 | 2.0 mb
Conscientious parents who long to bring their children up as good Christians and good citizens face an uphill battle. In a culture of rampant narcissism and moral anarchy, righteous living isn’t easy and it isn’t popular. But positive cultural transformation happens quietly, one life at a time, and that is good news for parents.

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Parenting Contemporary Clinical Perspectives


Free Download Steven Tuber City College of New York; author of Attachment Play and Authenticity: Win, "Parenting: Contemporary Clinical Perspectives"
English | ISBN: 1442254815 | 2016 | 256 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Parenting:Contemporary Clinical Perspectives offers fresh insights into treating parents and their children that highlight the evolving role of parents throughout the lifespan and amidst contemporary social pressure and change. By drawing from their own personal experiences as well as those from clinical practice, distinguished clinicians and analysts examine each phase of parenting through a variety of lenses to tackle our biggest parenting questions. While we must be highly present for our children to help them develop a sense of self-worth, we must simultaneously step back if we want them to develop a sense of autonomy and individuality. As our role as parent changes, how can we maintain a sense of grace, humor, and perspective? How can our work in practice inform and enrich our parenting, and vice versa? Thoughtful and engaging, this volume is a valuable resource for family therapists and clinicians, especially those who are parents themselves.

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Evaluation of Parenting Capacity in Child Protection


Free Download Evaluation of Parenting Capacity in Child Protection By Karen S. Budd, Mary Connell, Jennifer R. Clark
2011 | 232 Pages | ISBN: 0195333608 | PDF | 1 MB
Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. Volumes include the following helpful features: – Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations – Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls – Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes – Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference – Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations. This book addresses evaluations for child protection, one of the most delicate legal arenas in which forensic mental examiners play a part. The evaluations are highly specialized, requiring child clinical specialization, a knowledge of the legal and social context, and a thorough understanding of the professional and ethical guidelines for child protection evaluations. This volume provides the foundation that any mental health professional needs when pursuing specialization in evaluating children and parents before the court in child abuse and neglect cases.

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Parenting with Hope Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age [Audiobook]


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English | ASIN: B0CV9123RK | 2024 | 6 hours and 38 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 365 MB
Author: Melissa B. Kruger
Narrator: Charity Spencer

As children mature, it’s important for parents to prepare for the unique changes and challenges of adolescence. With so many cultural pressures and influences vying for teens’ attention, parents need a secure foundation for creating an environment where faith can flourish. Parenting with Hope invites you to anchor your hopes and expectations in Christ-the true source of wisdom, strength, contentment, and fruitful parenting. Integrating sound biblical teaching, insights from developmental experts, and her own experiences as a teacher and mother, Melissa Kruger will wisely guide you through today’s most common concerns. Emphasizing principles over prescriptions, Melissa will help you to understand how you can build up and bless your teens in God-honoring ways. When you recognize God as the ultimate parent, you’ll begin to truly understand that he is presently at work in the hearts of both parents and teens. This encouraging and practical guide will equip you with the wisdom to cultivate a Christ-centered household, passing on a legacy of faithfulness to your teenage children.

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