Parenting is one of the most challenging and important tasks in life. This ebook is specifically designed to provide practical guidance for parents in helping their children achieve success in various aspects of life. In this ebook, you will find effective strategies for: - Defining Success: Understanding and setting the right standards of success for your family. - Debunking Success Myths: Avoiding unnecessary pressure and recognizing the true needs of your children. - Building Positive Habits: Teaching social skills, financial literacy, and a growth mindset. - Leveraging Role Models: Identifying and utilizing the positive influences from family and community. - Facing Unique Challenges: Tackling specific issues such as overscheduling, burnout, and other challenges. Each chapter is enriched with detailed sub-chapters that discuss important topics such as the importance of emotional support, the impact of books on child development, and how to teach independence and responsibility. With a comprehensive and empathetic approach, this ebook serves as a guide that not only provides theory but also practical solutions that can be applied in everyday life. Make this ebook your loyal companion on the journey to raising successful, happy, and independent children. Get this ebook now and take the first step towards your children's success!

Countering the Tiger Mother parenting style, this research-based, practical guide provides an excellent framework for raising competent and compassionate children. In an era of helicopter parentsmoms and dads who constantly hover over their children to monitor and manage their livesand our cultures focus on personal gain and corporate greed, there is great need for a parenting guide that outlines how to raise children who are well adjusted. A Practical Guide for Raising a Self-Directed and Caring Child fills that void. In response to Amy Chuas recent bestseller, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, psychologist Louis J. Lichtman, PhD, presents a compelling case for the notion that children will be more successful if they are self-directed rather than parent-controlled. Through anecdotes and research studies, Lichtman illustrates how to build a childs self-esteem and delves into how parenting styles and disciplinary practices influence a childs behavior and character. Lichtman also gives special attention to the topics of achievement, parenting during the adolescent years, and how family structure impacts children. In addition, Lichtman discusses how to avoid common parenting mistakes, issues to consider before deciding to become a parent, and how to give children the best possible start in life. Designed to help parents develop a set of guiding parenting principles, this guide is applicable to all situations and to children of all ages. A Practical Guide for Raising a Self-Directed and Caring Child offers a solid, comprehensive resource for todays parents.

Although dyslexia affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population, only 5 out of every 100 dyslexics are recognized and receive assistance. If you're the parent of a child with dyslexia, this statistic can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to your child's academic performance and developing social skills. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia gives you a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child. This authoritative book seeks to alert parents to the special needs associated with this learning disability and offers practical suggestions for getting involved in the classroom. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia shows you how to: Select the right treatment programs for your child Secure an IEP Choose a school and reduce homework struggles Develop your child's skills with the use of assistive technology Maintain open communication and offer support The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.

An updated edition of an indispensable resource offers practical strategies for teaching and supporting students with mental health and learning disorders. Covering topics including PTSD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and many others, this accessible, ready-to-use reference explains how each disorder or difficulty might be exhibited in the classroom and offers straightforward suggestions for what to do (and what not to do). Using clear, jargon-free language, the book helps all educators—whether in inclusive classrooms, general education settings, or other environments—recognize mental health issues and learning disabilities that are often observed in students. Fully revised and updated to correspond to the DSM-5, this edition addresses newly diagnosed disorders, as well as incorporating the latest research and interventions for existing disorders. The book also includes current information about educational practices such as creating a culturally responsive classroom and supporting students’ social-emotional learning. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book. A free downloadable PLC/Book Study Guide is available at freespirit.com/PLC.

Are you concerned or frustrated with the choices your child makes when it comes to their peer groups, study habits, and use of social media? Do you feel your child is pushing you away and your connection is weakening? Are you unsure of the next steps you should take to help your child succeed? A whole new set of parenting concerns arise during tween and teenhood that can be overwhelming for any parent. The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens offers a step-by-step plan for raising your adolescent through this tumultuous time. Douglas Haddad provides specific, proven tools for you to help your child become a problem solver and grow to be smart, successful, and self-disciplined. In The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens, you will: Discover the secrets of effective communication with your child Learn the techniques to stop behavior problems right in their tracks when they happen Know the strategies to best motivate your child and unlock their potential Find out how to set appropriate limits and hold your child accountable for their actions Understand today’s “child-limiting challenges” and the solutions for handling them with your child Every parent wants the best for their child, and these years can be fraught with challenges: bullying, violence, gambling, sex, smoking, alcohol, substance use, eating disorders, depression, suicide, unhealthy eating, lack of physical activity, etc. Making sense of these challenges, this book offers exercises for incorporating the ten child unlimited tools into your parenting style and anecdotes to illustrate strategies and techniques. Supported by current research, the tools found in these pages will serve as a guide for any family with tweens or teens.

These proven, practical early childhood teaching strategies and techniques help teachers identify young gifted children, differentiate and extend the curriculum, assess and document students’ development, and build partnerships with parents. Individual chapters focus on early identification, curriculum compacting, social studies, language arts, math and science, cluster grouping, social-emotional development, and finding and supporting giftedness in diverse populations. The text includes current information on brain research and learning; rigor and complexity; and integrating creativity, the arts, and higher-level thinking in accordance with learning goals. Scenarios and vignettes take readers into teachers’ classrooms. The book includes extensive references and resources to explore. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline gives you all you need to help you cope with behavior issues, both large and small. Written by noted psychologist Dr. Carl E. Pickhardt, this authoritative, practical book provides you with professional advice on dealing with everything from getting your kids to do their homework to teaching them to respect their elders. The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline shows you how to: - Set priorities; - Promote communication; - Establish the connection between choice and consequence; - Enforce punishment; - Change discipline style to reflect the age of the child; - Work with your partner as a team. The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline is guaranteed to help you keep the peace, and raise a well-behaved child in any home!

Empowering Your Smart but Scattered Child: Unleashing the Potential of Your Child’s Mind Description: Is your bright and talented child struggling with everyday tasks? Are they having difficulty finishing homework, tidying up toys, or following instructions at school? Do they have trouble managing their emotions? If so, this book is for you. This book is a beacon of hope for parents of “smart but scattered” children. It delves into the latest research in child development, revealing that many children who have the intellect and heart to succeed often lag in crucial “executive skills”. These are the fundamental habits of mind required for organization, focus, impulse control, and emotion management. Key Features: Identify Strengths and Weaknesses: Learn how to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, providing a clear path for improvement. Proven Techniques: Discover activities and techniques that have been proven to enhance specific skills. Problem-Solve Daily Routines: Find out how to problem-solve daily routines, turning chaos into calm. Boost Executive Skills: Understand how to boost your child’s executive skills, the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Empower Your Child: Small changes can lead to big improvements. Empower your child to reach their full potential. This empowering book shows how small changes can add up to big improvements for your child. It’s time to help your child unleash their true potential!

Families with special needs children have much higher divorce rates and cases involve specialized handling. This book examines what lawyers can do to make the family court system work better for these children and their families. Filled with practice tips, the book includes forms modified to address issues raised by a special needs child. Includes sample forms and documents, checklists, resource materials, and contact information for organizations and state agencies. Includes forms CD-ROM.

Going through a divorce is always tough, but when a child with special needs is involved it can be especially challenging. This book takes a clear and comprehensive look at every aspect of the legal divorce process, and addresses all of the legal issues that divorcing parents of children with special needs face. The author guides parents through the initial hurdles of choosing the right lawyer for their case, and explains exactly how to work with them to achieve the best possible outcome for all concerned. From agreeing upon child custody arrangements that meet the particular needs of the child, to making provision for child support payments, gathering together the documentation needed to prove a case, and dealing with financial issues such as debts and property distribution, no aspect of divorce is left uncovered. A set of checklists is included to ensure that parents consider everything they need to, and the book concludes with a useful list of further resources. Written by an experienced family lawyer who went through her own divorce when her son, who has autism, was six, this book offers much-needed guidance to divorcing parents of children with a variety of special needs.