parenting

An approach to parenting that focuses on the parent's role in family dynamics and encourages parents to keep their cool in any situation in order to help their children see the importance of remaining calm and controlling their behavior, with practical strategies to help parents resist yelling and stay calm when dealing with their children.

Children first is above all a call to action. It boldly spells out: What specific policies our cociety must adopt in order to descriminate in favor of the children and teh grownups who care for them; how measures like paid parenetal leave and universal preschool will actually end up saving us money; why "family friendly" workplaces and communities turn out to be good for employers and ordinary taxpayers.

Presents parenting strategies oriented toward African-American parents, covering topics such as peer pressure, goal-setting, time management, nutrition, the value of academics and prayer, and the importance of fathers playing a prominent role.

Explains how to achieve discipline without punishments or rewards, discussing reducing stress, motivating, raising responsibility, promoting learning, teaching, and parenting. Also presents the "Raise Responsibility System" for teachers, complete with forms.

Discusses the career of homemaker and parent.

A guide to parenting, addressing the specific challenges faced by Latino parents, with methods, games, and exercises for dealing with children from infancy to adolescence. Includes techniques for handling night terrors, lying and fighting, peer pressure, divorce, and other issues, and explains how to instill family traditions and values in children.

Offers advice to parents on how to best discipline their children, explaining how to find the middle ground between irresponsible permissiveness and harsh punishment.

Offers parents advice and suggestions to help them raise their daughters to be strong, independent women, with tips for dealing with a variety of situations and challenges.

Uses a question-and-answer format to address the common fears and concerns new parents have and offers advice on a variety of topics related to newborn care.

Presents a comprehensive guide for parents by celebrated children's TV host and author, Fred Rogers, that offers practical advice for solving everyday situations within the family unit.