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"Kevin Wilson's best book yet--a moving and uproarious novel about a woman who finds meaning in her life when she begins caring for two children with remarkable and disturbing abilities... Lillian and Madison were the unlikeliest of roommates at their elite boarding school: Madison, the daughter of a prominent Atlanta family, being groomed for greatness; Lillian, a scholarship student, plucked out of nowhere based solely on her intellect and athletic...
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In this war-worn and impoverished corner of Eastern Ukraine where addiction casts a long shadow, there sits a safe haven for children temporarily removed from their parents. A House Made of Splinters, Academy Award-nominee for Best Documentary Feature, follows 3 kids awaiting their fate-- will they go back or find a new home?-- as a group of dedicated social workers create small moments of joy and relief from childhood's all but lost. Acclaimed filmmaker...
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Sleep can be as sweet as this precious new cover. Mr. Moon in his nightcap, adorns this peaceful design with stars in blues and purples, surrounded by a soft yellow border. There is a table of contents and an index to quickly reference any specific topic. There are 10 chapters including: sleeping patterns, bedtime routines, why babies cry, colic, sleep walking, allowing children in parents beds, coping with loss of sleep, naptimes, bedtimes, fears,...
12) Ready to learn
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Parents are their children's first and most improtant teachers and there are man things parents and caregivers can do to help build a child's literacy skills from the time s/he is born. Parnets make a big difference in how their child feels about learnig, and ultimately their success in school. The hosts show parents how to promote literacy and language skills through everyday activities like talking, reading, singing and playing. The video is divided...
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"Pediatrician and mother of two young daughters, Dr. Whitney Casares, delivers a modern, empathetic guide to preparing for a baby and those first few days, weeks, and months of being a parent. From basic newborn care to breastfeeding success and from childcare choices to the emotional ups and downs of new motherhood, Dr. Casares's advice combines important health and safety information from the American Academy of Pediatrics with honest insights from...
16) The nursing mother's companion: the breastfeeding book mothers trust, from pregnancy through weaning
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Newly updated and fully revised, this best-selling breastfeeding book for more than 30 years equips breastfeeding mothers with the information they need to overcome potential difficulties and nurse their babies successfully from the first week through whenever they choose to wean.
17) Dancing With Your Baby: The Science of Nurturing Infant and Caregiver Through Music and Movement
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Now in a completely revised third edition Sue Doherty, anthropologist and author of the pioneering, practical book, Kinergetics: Dancing with Your Baby (1994), offers must-have cutting-edge research, advice, and insight. A groundbreaking look into the art and science of song, dance, and melodies-and their profoundly nurturing, therapeutic, and developmental effects for infants and caregivers. It is an unprecedented, eye-opening investigation into...
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Be the best babysitter in town! This handbook is the ultimate babysitter's helper, and a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the job.
How can a babysitter entertain a fidgety kid, lull a toddler to sleep, or comfort a child who's feeling sad or upset? From finding clients and snagging the job to dealing with emergencies and accidents, “The Babysitter's Survival Guide” has all the advice you'll need. This fully revised edition includes updated...
19) Child Care
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As a certified child care provider with over twenty years of experience, I wanted to take this opportunity to share all the knowledge I have gained over the years and give you the tools you need to take care of a child.
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You got the job-but do you have the language?
When English is not your first language, being a nanny or au pair to English-speaking children and families can be quite a challenge.
This self-study guide provides English language instruction and practice so you can master skills specific to jobs in childcare. Learn vocabulary and phrases to deal with
• communication with parents
• discipline and sibling rivalry
• homework help
• food
• health/safety
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