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Child Development eBooks

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  • Raising Boys in the 21st Century

    Completely Updated and Revised

    by Steve Biddulph ...
    A word of mouth bestseller which has become one of the best loved and most successful books in the parenting field from Australian writer and lecturer Steve Biddulph, who’s been called ‘a mixture of Billy Connelly and Dr Spock’ by The Times.In this expanded and updated edition, Steve Biddulph shares practical and honest advice to parents so they can recognise the different stages of boyhood and ... Read more

    S$ 13.29 SGD

  • Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World

    by Zig Ziglar ...
    Raising positive, drug-free kids in a negative world is not easy, but in the long run it's easier than raising negative ones. Now, the bestselling motivational author reveals his simple prescription for success with children, step by positive step.Drawing on the most comprehensive measurable results ever made available to an author – his "I CAN" course, taught in more than five thousand schools ... Read more

    S$ 16.67 SGD

  • Form-Meaning Connections in Second Language Acquisition

    Edited by Bill VanPatten, Jessica Williams, Susanne Rott, Mark Overstreet ...
    Series series Second Language Acquisition Research Series
    Form-Meaning Connections in Second Language Acquisition is an interdisciplinary and timely edited book of essays and empirical studies, most of which are based on the papers presented at the Form and Meaning Conference held in Chicago in 2002. The goal of the conference and now of the book is to present linguistic and cognitive approaches to second language acquisition, attempting to integrate ... Read more

    S$ 110.02 SGD

  • Raising a Gifted Child

    A Parenting Success Handbook

    by Carol Fertig ...
    From the author of the nation's most popular blog on parenting gifted children comes the definitive how-to manual for parents, Raising a Gifted Child: A Parenting Success Handbook, a gifted education Legacy Award winner. Raising gifted children isn't easy, but when armed with the practical knowledge and tools in this exciting book, parents can navigate the maze of raising bright kids, leading to ... Read more

    S$ 34.37 SGD

  • The Measure of our Success

    A Letter to My Children and Yours

    by Marian Wright Edelman ...
    The number one New York Times bestseller—from the founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund"This book is from the heart of a woman who practices each lesson she preaches."—Hillary ClintonThe Measure of Our Success is a compassionate message for parents trying to raise moral children, a tough and searching book that ought to be required reading for everyone.Edelman speaks powerfully to ... Read more

    S$ 26.80 SGD

  • Depression in Later Life

    An Essential Guide

    by Deborah Serani ...
    The geriatric population, defined as men and women 65 years and older, is the fastest growing population in the world. While gerontology, the study of the aging process in human beings, has brought insights about the physical, emotional, and social needs of this population, little attention has been given to the mental health of the aging, and often treatable disorders are overlooked entirely. ... Read more

    S$ 32.80 SGD

  • The Self-Driven Child

    The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives

    by William Stixrud PhD, Ned Johnson ...
    **“Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop.” —NPR“This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents.” —Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children Succeed**A few years ago, Bill ... Read more

    S$ 12.63 SGD

  • Glow Kids

    How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids - and How to Break the Trance

    by Nicholas Kardaras ...
    We’ve all seen them: kids hypnotically staring at glowing screens in restaurants, in playgrounds and in friends' houses—and the numbers are growing. Like a virtual scourge, the illuminated glowing faces—the Glow Kids—are multiplying. But at what cost? Is this just a harmless indulgence or fad like some sort of digital hula-hoop? Some say that glowing screens might even be good for kids—a form of ... Read more

    S$ 14.92 SGD

  • Big Kids, Bigger Feelings

    Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids

    by Alyssa Blask Campbell, Rachel Stuart Lounder ...
    NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the coauthor of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, a guide to supporting children’s social and emotional growth through the elementary school years (ages 5–12), a critical but often-overlooked developmental stage.TOO OLD FOR TANTRUMSTOO YOUNG FOR TEENAGE DRAMAMeltdowns. Name-calling. Hitting, kicking, and hair-pulling. Except, these aren’t the toddler years. Why is y... ... Read more

    S$ 24.62 SGD

  • 童年不缺爱：如何给孩子一生的安全感

    by 心心妈著 ...
    本书作者提炼了妈妈培养孩子安全感的六大关键：第一，妈妈要“看见”并了解自己的孩子，给孩子提供所需要的爱；第二，妈妈要主动走进孩子的世界，去滋养亲子关系；第三，妈妈要学会给孩子高质量的陪伴，哪怕每天只有10分钟；第四，在出现沟通问题时，妈妈要学会反思，以避免问题再次发生，从而提升亲子关系的品质；第五，妈妈要学会照顾自己，拥有好情绪，这样，才能让孩子内心更加安定；第六，好妈妈还要学会巧妙地处理好与“养育合伙人”的关系，以获得更多支持。 ... Read more

    S$ 21.41 SGD

  • The Anxious Generation

    How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

    by Jonathan Haidt ...
    THE NO.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA TIMES, FT, ECONOMIST AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Boundlessly wise . . . important and engrossing’ The New York Times‘One of the most important books I’ve read . . . It’s absolutely brilliant’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee'Urgent and essential' GuardianAcclaimed psychologist Jonathan Haidt reve... ... Read more

    S$ 19.06 SGD

  • The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens

    Strategies for Unlocking Your Child’s Full Potential

    by Douglas Haddad ...
    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 ... Read more

    S$ 24.30 SGD

  • Negotiation Generation

    Take Back Your Parental Authority Without Punishment

    by Lynne Reeves Griffin ...
    The classic power struggle between parents and children- demystified.Nationally recognized behavior management expert Lynne Reeves Griffin offers a commonsense yet radical approach to parenting that will enable adults to win the tug-of-war with their children about what is, and isn't, acceptable behavior.This proactive plan provides parents with the tools to reclaim their authority, establish ... Read more

    S$ 8.71 SGD

  • The Whole-Brain Child

    12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

    by Tina Payne Bryson, Daniel J. Siegel M.D. ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 2 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.“Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D.In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of ... Read more

    S$ 17.43 SGD

  • The Simple Guide to Child Trauma

    What It Is and How to Help

    by Betsy de Thierry ...
    · What is trauma?· How does it affect children?· How can adults help?Providing straightforward answers to these complex questions, The Simple Guide to Child Trauma is the perfect starting point for any adult caring for or working with a child who has experienced trauma. It will help them to understand more about a child's emotional and behavioural responses following trauma and provides welcome ... Read more

    S$ 20.05 SGD

  • Working Memory

    The Connected Intelligence

    Edited by Tracy Packiam Alloway, Ross G. Alloway ...
    Series series Frontiers of Cognitive Psychology
    Working memory – the conscious processing of information – is increasingly recognized as one of the most important aspects of intelligence. This fundamental cognitive skill is deeply connected to a great variety of human experience – from our childhood, to our old age, from our evolutionary past, to our digital future.In this volume, leading psychologists review the latest research on working ... Read more

    S$ 123.77 SGD

  • Parenting Made Complicated

    What Science Really Knows About the Greatest Debates of Early Childhood

    by David Rettew ...
    Screen time. Daycare. Praise. Sleep training. Spanking and time-outs. Helicopter versus "old school" parenting. There are a lot of questions facing parents of young children but consistent and reliable science-based answers can be hard to find. Parenting Made Complicated, written by child psychiatrist Dr. David Rettew, tackles many of the biggest controversies facing new parents today and examines ... Read more

    S$ 37.92 SGD

  • Mindset - Updated Edition

    Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential

    by Dr Carol Dweck ...
    DISCOVER THE MINDSET FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSWorld-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea - the power of our mindset.Professor Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success - but whether we approach our goals with a fixed or growth mindset. With the right ... Read more

    S$ 18.74 SGD

  • Theory of Mind Development in Context

    Edited by Virginia Slaughter, Marc de Rosnay ...
    Theory of Mind Development in Context is the first book of its kind to explore how children’s environments shape their theory of mind and, in turn, their ability to interact effectively with others. Based on world-leading research, and inspired by the ground-breaking work of Candida Peterson, the original collected chapters demonstrate that children’s understanding of other people is shaped by ... Read more

    S$ 97.64 SGD

  • Active Parenting

    How to Raise Your Child to Be Positive

    by RamG Vallath ...
    What do you want your child to be?There is no one way to raise a child. Each child is unique and can vary in so many ways in abilities and behaviour from others in their group. Ramgopal Vallath, indebted to his own parents for an upbringing that has helped him overcome great challenges and difficulties, set out to meet numerous parents to work out some common guidelines that could help groom a ... Read more

    S$ 11.22 SGD

  • Envy And Gratitude And Other Works 1946-1963

    by Melanie Klein ...
    A perfect introduction to Melanie Klein’s modern neuroscientific research.Melanie Klein's writings, particularly on infant development and psychosis, have been crucial both to theoretical work and to clinical practice. Envy and Gratitude collects her writings from 1946 until her death in 1960, including two papers published posthumously.Klein's major paper, 'Notes on Some Schizoid Mechanisms', ... Read more

    S$ 21.24 SGD

  • Parenting Bright Kids With Autism

    Helping Twice-Exceptional Children With Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

    by Claire E. Hughes-Lynch ...
    Parenting Bright Kids With Autism discusses the frustrations, the diagnoses, the challenges, and the joys as parents help their gifted children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thrive in school and at home. This book:Helps families navigate twice-exceptional life by translating best practice into helpful advice.Guides parents who are trying to reach out, find information, and develop their ... Read more

    S$ 35.75 SGD

  • Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension

    A Guide for Educators

    by Kelly B. Cartwright, PhD ...
    Series series Executive Skills for Educators Series
    This pioneering book is now in a revised and expanded second edition featuring the latest neuroscientific knowledge and instructional strategies. Kelly B. Cartwright provides a teacher-friendly explanation of executive skills--such as planning, organization, cognitive flexibility, and impulse control--and their role in reading comprehension. Detailed examples illustrate how each skill is deployed ... Read more

    S$ 60.70 SGD

  • Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

    What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years

    by Shana Nichols ...
    'This book is not only reassuring; it is inspiring, and bursting with ideas and achievable strategies. The authors write with authority and conviction, and tackle even the most difficult and delicate of topics. If ever you needed to be convinced that girls with ASD can overcome the difficulties and challenges of puberty and adolescence, have successful friendships and relationships and enjoy a ... Read more

    S$ 30.84 SGD