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Follows three mothers, each at a crossroads, that comes to a tragic conclusion at a school trivia night. Madeline is funny, biting, passionate, remembers everything and forgives no one. Her ex-husband and his yogi new wife have moved into her beachside community, and their daughter is in the same kindergarten class as Madeline’s youngest. Celeste is a beautiful woman with twin boys. Now that the boys are starting school, Celeste and her husband...
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A groundbreaking approach to parenting by nationally-respected educator Alfie Kohn that gives parents "powerful alternatives to help children become their most caring, responsible selves" (Adele Faber, New York Times bestselling author) by switching the dynamic from doing things to children to working with them in order to understand their needs and how to meet them.
Most parenting guides begin with the question "How...
Most parenting guides begin with the question "How...
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In Klein’s second collection, she hilariously explodes the cultural myths and impossible expectations around motherhood and explore the humiliations, poignancies, and possibilities of midlife. Klein explores this stage of life in all its cruel ironies, joyous moments, and bittersweetness.
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We've all seen an "explosive child": one who exhibits intense temper outbursts, sudden mood swings, extreme noncompliance, and verbal and physical aggression. For parents who seem to have tried everything, finally there is hope. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Ross Greene provides a practical, compassionate approach to treating these children, who may be diagnosed with any of various psychiatric disorders, including oppositional-defiant disorder,...