Steve Biddulph shares his insightful understandings of boys needs to help parents raise happy, energetic and connected young men who will contribute to a world that needs these types of qualities. This easy to read book explores a range of topics including what dads can do, when boys should begin schooling and how to choose a sport that does more harm than good. Throughout the book Biddulph continually emphasizes the need for boys to experience warm and connected relationships from parents, teachers and other important people in their lives.
Who you are today and who you'll become tomorrow is a result of the choices you make. These 40 fun cards contain little pearls of universal wisdom that we all need to be reminded of now and then. They can be used with A for Attitude, the book, but their uses are only limited by your imagination. - Choose a card at random for insight - Post them around your home or office to inspire yourself and others - Play games to improve your memory and focus Ideal for use... More info
As our children are pushed harder than ever to perform so that they will one day "make the grade" in the adult world, parents are beginning to question the wisdom of scheduling childhood's basic pleasures. In Reclaiming Childhood, William Crain argues that rather than trying to control a young child, the best a parent can offer is "a patient and unobtrusive presence that gives the child the security and the freedom to explore the world on her own." He examines how children find their way to natural development... More info
Bruce Perry is well known for his work on attachment and author of popular title The Boy How Was Raised As a Dog. In this title he has collaborated with science journalist Maia Szalavitz to explore how and why the brain learns to bond with others. It provides a stirring to protect our children from the new threats to their capacity to love. Born to Love reveals recent changes in technology, child rearing practices, education and lifestyles are starting to rob children of necessary human contact and deep relationships... More info
