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Talking with the sky [electronic resource] : pre-school parenting secrets / by Brian Caswell and David Chiem ; in collaboration with Kylie Bell.

By: Caswell, Brian.
Contributor(s): Chiem, David Phu An | Bell, Kylie | World Scientific (Firm).
Publisher: Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific Pub. Co., c2010Description: 199 p. : ill. (some col.).ISBN: 9789814317108 (electronic bk.).Subject(s): Child rearing | Parenting | Parent and childGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: No title; No titleDDC classification: 649.123 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
ch. 1. The science : What research tells us about the needs of a child. A. Attachment and bonding : Planting the seed. B. A hierarchy of needs : First things first - I can't be a genius if I'm hungry! -- ch. 2. The physical needs : Understanding your child's basic physical needs - healthy development through sensible decision-making. A. Sleep strategies for parents : In defence of sleep. B. Healthy nutrition : How to encourage your pre-schooler to enjoy healthy food. C. The many benefits of laughter : giggles that make the 'grey-matter' grow! D. Getting your child moving : The importance of exercise in early childhood. E. The importance of the 'D' factor : The 'dark side of tanning' - the bright side of U-V radiation -- ch. 3. The emotional needs : The power of mindset - Building a healthy and resilient self-image in your child. A. Mindset : Laying the foundations of championship. B. Bouncing back : How to encourage emotional resilience in your child. C. Impulse control and life success : How to help your children take control of their impulses. D. Points of view : Strategies to help your child see through the eyes of others ... E. Knowing when to 'step back' : How to let your children flourish -- ch. 4. The social needs : Fostering effective communication and social skills. A. The four golden rules for inspired and inspiring communication : Learning and teaching champion communication skills. B. The simple art of saying what you mean : Language strategies for parents. C. Self-fulfilling prophecies : How your child lives up (and down) to your expectations. D. The art of praising and criticising with honesty : Simple language strategies for parents. E. Positive discipline : 'spare the rod' - and promote self-discipline in your child.
Summary: As parents, we are the earth from which our children grow. How we prepare and fertilise the soil will define their relationship with the world. It will determine the nature of their life-long conversation with the universe. Talking with the Sky is every parent's guide to preparing pre-schoolers for life in the 21st Century. Best-selling authors and educators Brian Caswell, David Chiem and Kylie Bell have spent their lives in education, research and the arts. In Talking with the Sky, they have combined their prodigious talents to create the decade's essential guide to pre-schooler parenting, turning years of pains-taking research into simple and practical strategies, and fun activities. And the best part is that the process is FUN - for both child and parent!
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-199).

ch. 1. The science : What research tells us about the needs of a child. A. Attachment and bonding : Planting the seed. B. A hierarchy of needs : First things first - I can't be a genius if I'm hungry! -- ch. 2. The physical needs : Understanding your child's basic physical needs - healthy development through sensible decision-making. A. Sleep strategies for parents : In defence of sleep. B. Healthy nutrition : How to encourage your pre-schooler to enjoy healthy food. C. The many benefits of laughter : giggles that make the 'grey-matter' grow! D. Getting your child moving : The importance of exercise in early childhood. E. The importance of the 'D' factor : The 'dark side of tanning' - the bright side of U-V radiation -- ch. 3. The emotional needs : The power of mindset - Building a healthy and resilient self-image in your child. A. Mindset : Laying the foundations of championship. B. Bouncing back : How to encourage emotional resilience in your child. C. Impulse control and life success : How to help your children take control of their impulses. D. Points of view : Strategies to help your child see through the eyes of others ... E. Knowing when to 'step back' : How to let your children flourish -- ch. 4. The social needs : Fostering effective communication and social skills. A. The four golden rules for inspired and inspiring communication : Learning and teaching champion communication skills. B. The simple art of saying what you mean : Language strategies for parents. C. Self-fulfilling prophecies : How your child lives up (and down) to your expectations. D. The art of praising and criticising with honesty : Simple language strategies for parents. E. Positive discipline : 'spare the rod' - and promote self-discipline in your child.

As parents, we are the earth from which our children grow. How we prepare and fertilise the soil will define their relationship with the world. It will determine the nature of their life-long conversation with the universe. Talking with the Sky is every parent's guide to preparing pre-schoolers for life in the 21st Century. Best-selling authors and educators Brian Caswell, David Chiem and Kylie Bell have spent their lives in education, research and the arts. In Talking with the Sky, they have combined their prodigious talents to create the decade's essential guide to pre-schooler parenting, turning years of pains-taking research into simple and practical strategies, and fun activities. And the best part is that the process is FUN - for both child and parent!

Electronic reproduction. Singapore : World Scientific Publishing Co., 2010. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Available to subscribing institutions.

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