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"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 prowess. The two were as tight as could be, reveling in their unique weirdnesses, until Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly. Years later, the two have lost touch, but Madison...
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Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering useful tips on everything from navigating naptime to negotiating pay rates, this funny, no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know and much more. This revised edition includes updated ideas for finding jobs, keeping kids-and yourself-safe, and handling behavioral challenges. Learn what to expect from kids...
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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...
4) Crybaby
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Jeff Resnick-babysitter? It wasn't a reference that had ever graced his personal résumé, but when he's entrusted to care for his brother's most prized possession-his infant daughter-Jeff is tested in ways he could never have anticipated. With his girlfriend Maggie unavailable, Jeff has only one person he can turn to for advice when his tiny niece falls ill on his watch.
5) 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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Les scientifiques sont capables d'envoyer un homme sur la Lune mais n'arrivent pas à répondre à la question la plus fondamentale des débuts de la vie parentale: comment faire en sorte d'avoir un bébé heureux et comblé qui fait toutes ses nuits comme le reste de la famille et une mère qui n'est pas perpétuellement épuisée. Aujourd'hui, les mères et les pères n'ont pas à chercher plus loin que Prendre soin de son nourrisson. La série...
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C'est le moment de prendre le pouls de la réalité ! Vous êtes maintenant engagé dans votre voyage parental depuis quatre mois au moins, et les complexités de la formation de l'enfant commencent à se multiplier. À mesure que votre bébé grandit physiquement, son esprit s'adapte et s'éveille à de nouvelles images, à de nouveaux sons et à de nouvelles sensations. Il peut maintenant interagir avec son univers matériel avec une plus grande...
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"A girl longs for her mother's attention. But Mummy is always busy helping everyone else and their children! Day by day, the narrator recalls what it was like growing up with her mother, who was a nanny, as well as a friend, baker, maker, teacher, cleaner and more. As the youngest in her family, the girl stayed home and helped amuse the children her mother looked after. She went along on trips to the Caribbean greengrocer in their Brooklyn neighborhood,...
10) And Nanny Makes Three: Mothers and Nannies Tell the Truth About Work, Love, Money, and Each Other
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From the playground to the playroom, mothers and nannies are engaged in a relationship like no other — they are sometimes co-parents and comrades, often confidants, and much more than employer and employee. It is a complex relationship that touches on issues of love, trust, and money. It can be a wonderful collaboration between two women who care for the same child or it can be a difficult situation with unfulfilled expectations on both sides.
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11) Entrenamiento del sueño para niños pequeños: La guía definitiva para conseguir que sus hijos se q
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Si desea restituir el sueño reparador que su familia merece, siga leyendo... Acaba de descubrir el libro de Entrenamiento del sueño para niños pequeños: La guía definitiva para conseguir que sus hijos se duerman rápidamente y duerman toda la noche. Se trata de un libro detallado e informativo escrito especialmente para los padres y cuidadores que quieren empezar a entrenar a sus hijos con el fin de que duerman correctamente. ¿Es usted un padre...
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Choosing the right childcare program can be a challenge. You want to make sure your son or daughter is receiving quality care and is in a safe environment that best matches your expectations and parenting style. How do you know if your provider is operating legally?
Daycare Days for Parents was written to answer questions that parents are shy about asking or aren't sure they should ask. Find out the pros and cons of licensed and unlicensed family...
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Aviso de tormenta: cuando llega el niño, la vida conyugal no siempre es un largo río tranquilo. Después de convertirse en padre y madre y tener nuevas obligaciones y responsabilidades, la pareja se pregunta cómo «triunfar» en su cometido. Este libro les ayudará a: • conciliar trabajo y vida familiar, • proteger la vida de pareja y conservar a los amigos, • cómo soportar el peso de la rutina, • aceptar la ambivalencia de los sentimientos,...
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Who's Going To Watch My Kids? is the true story of working mom Rachel Levy Lesser's struggles to find and hold on to a nanny for her two young children. It also includes the stories of 15 other working moms and their humorous and heartfelt nanny tales. Each mother longs to employ the modern day Mary Poppins - that perfect nanny who they soon learn doesn't exist. This book explores the unique relationships that develop between working mothers (and...
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Baby sleep training is pretty much simple- it's about getting your baby to sleep. But it does not, and will not, end there. After your baby has gone to dreamland, there are instances when he'll wake up in the middle of the night, and then won't go to sleep, no matter how much you beg for him to do it. Baby sleep training is getting your baby to sleep, and helping him stay asleep through the night.
Whether you are pregnant, a young parent or an experienced...
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Découvrez enfin tous nos conseils et nos astuces pour aider votre enfant à ne plus faire pipi au lit !
Malgré son apprentissage de la propreté, votre enfant souffre d'incontinences nocturnes et vous cherchez une solution pour y remédier ? Ne vous inquiétez pas, des solutions existent. De nombreux enfants âgé entre deux et cinq ans passent par le stade de l'énurésie et, même si cette pathologie passagère peut sembler anodine, il convient...
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If you follow the 6 realistic steps that are outlined in this book, your baby will be sleeping through the night a full 12 hours. This book is written by a mom. As a result, the advice is made up of steps that make sense, provides flexibility, and it works! Because this is written by a mom, you also get to skip all of the fluff and get right into what to do and HOW to do it. The author, Katrina Villegas, knows you don't have time to read about philosophy...
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Este libro, continuación de "Coco Chanel, una diseñadora a contracorriente", es una guía práctica y accesible para seguir profundizando en la figura de Coco Chanel, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá:
• Examinar la etapa central de la vida Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel y entender cómo se convierte en Coco y cómo crece su imperio
• Descubrir los momentos culmen de...
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Title: "The New Parent's Survival Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook for First-Time Moms and Dads"Introduction:Congratulations on the impending arrival of your bundle of joy! The journey into parenthood is both thrilling and, at times, overwhelming. As you prepare for this life-changing chapter, "The New Parent's Survival Guide" is here to be your trusted companion, offering a wealth of information, practical advice, and emotional support for first-time...
20) Cómo Educar Niños y Niñas: Descubre Cómo Disciplinar a tus Hijos con Métodos Positivos y Ayúdalos
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¿Te has preguntado si estás tomando las decisiones correctas en la crianza de tu hijo?
En los últimos años ha habido mucha confusión sobre el papel que juegan los niños y las niñas en nuestra sociedad. No es difícil ver por qué los padres se quedan con muchas preguntas sin respuesta cuando de criar a sus hijos se trata.
El uso de métodos de disciplina positiva puede ayudarlos a convertirse en adultos responsables, saludables y equilibrados.
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