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Finding my voice / by Lee, Marie G.;
As she tries to enjoy her senior year and choose which college she will attend, Korean American Ellen Sung must deal with the prejudice of some of her classmates and pressure from her parents to get good grades.LSC
Subjects: Korean Americans; High schools; Schools; Parent and child; College choice; Prejudices;
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Bath time & other stories [videorecording] : introducing Sammy the skunk / by National Wildlife Federation.; Parents' choice.; Topics Entertainment (Firm); Xing Xing.;
Bath time -- Mighty oak -- Fly away home.Young minds are introduced to nature and all its beauty, and a foundation is laid for a lifelong love of wild life, and places in the following three episodes: Bath Time (When Sammy hides because he doesn't want to take his bath, the Explorers set out on an adventure to see how other wild animals clean themselves); Mighty Oak (An acorn hits Izzy on the head and the Explorers think the sky is falling); and Fly Away Home (the Explorers follow some birds in flight, and wonder where they are going).G.DVD.
Subjects: Animals; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Nature; Sammy the skunk (Fictitious character); Video recordings for children.;
© c2010., TOPICS Entertainment,
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Tilt / by Hopkins, Ellen.;
Three teens, connected by their parents' bad choices, tell in their own voices of their lives and loves as Shane finds his first boyfriend, Mikayla discovers that love can be pushed too far, and Harley loses herself in her quest for new experiences.014+.
Subjects: Dysfunctional families; Dating (Social customs); Family problems; Novels in verse, American.; Teenagers; Families; Love;
© 2014., Margaret K. McElderry,
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Mindfulness moments for kids: three calming activities [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Willey, Kira.;
Read by Kira Willey.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.Written and read by Kira Willey, winner of three Parents' Choice Gold Awards, kids can use these three mindfulness activities to manage their bodies, breath, and emotions. With Breathe Like a Bear, kids will learn to breathe deeply and soothe themselves slowly to sleep, just like a bear in hibernation. With Bunny Breaths, kids learn how to replenish their energy with quick, focused breaths - no matter how blah they feel. With Listen Like an Elephant, kids learn to slow down, listen to the world around them, and focus their minds - no matter how messy life becomes. These exercises for calm and focus can be done anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or at a child's desk at school.Ages 0 to 6.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Mindfulness (Psychology); Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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Knock at the cabin [videorecording] / by Aldridge, Ben,actor.; Amuka-Bird, Nikki,1976-actor.; Bautista, David,1969-actor.; Grint, Rupert,1988-actor.; Groff, Jonathan,actor.; Quinn, Abby,actor.; Shyamalan, M. Night,screenwriter,film director,film producer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Tremblay, Paul.Cabin at the end of the world.; Universal Studios, Inc.,film distributor.;
Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rupert Grint.From visionary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan comes a thriller about a tight-knit family who are taken hostage by four armed strangers while vacationing at a remote cabin. The visitors, led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), demand that the young girl and her parents make an unthinkable choice: to save their family or save humanity.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Apocalyptic films.; Feature films.; Horror films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Eschatology; Families; Family vacations; Home invasion; Hostages; Human sacrifice; Strangers;
For private home use only.
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Childfree by choice : the movement redefining family and creating a new age of independence / by Blackstone, Amy,author.; Blackstone, Lance,writer of afterword.;
Includes bibliographical references."From Dr. Amy Blackstone, childfree woman, co-creator of the blog "we're {not} having a baby," and nationally recognized expert on the childfree choice comes a definitive investigation into the history and current growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood: what it means for our society, economy, environment, perceived gender roles, and legacies, and how understanding and supporting all types of families can lead to positive outcomes for parents, non-parents, and children alike"--
Subjects: Childfree choice.;
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Hope dances [videorecording] / by Dillon, Andrew,film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Dillon, Avarose,actor.; Swan, Michael,actor.; Cotter, Michael,actor.; Kahn, Karen,actor.; Doench, Sunny,actor.; Sola, Sasha de,actor.; Vision Films,publisher,presenter.; Bright River Productions,production company.;
Director of photography, Christophe Ivins ; music, Matthew Cohen ; editor, Richard Dysart.Avarose Dillon, Michael Swan, Michael Cotter, Karen Kahn, Sunny Doench, Sasha de Sola.A talented young ballet dancer and also a star athlete has always been able to enjoy the best of both worlds. When she and her best friend have the opportunity to audition for the famous director of the Nutcracker, she's forced to choose between her mother's dream of her becoming a prima ballerina and her father's ambitions of her becoming an Olympic athlete. Upset at potentially disappointing one of her parents and confused about her choice, Hope turns to a famous ballerina for guidance and finds the perfect mentor to help her find the inspiration to make all of her dreams a reality.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Children's films.; Feature films.; Ballerinas; Athletes; Parent and child;
For private home use only.
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The conscious parent's guide to coparenting : a mindful approach to creating a collaborative, positive parenting plan / by Flowers, Jenna.;
"A positive, mindful plan for children and parents in transition! If you're facing the challenge of raising children in two homes, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to build a healthy coparenting relationship. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Coparenting, you'll learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting, foster forgiveness, and find constructive ways to move on when relationships change. Coparenting means putting your child's needs first. And conscious parenting acknowledges a child's thoughts, feelings, and needs, as well as a parent's responsibility to them.This easy-to-use handbook helps you to: Build a coparenting relationship based on mutual respect Lower stress levels for the entire family Communicate openly with children about divorce Discuss and reach parenting decisions together Protect children, meet their needs, and help them build resilience Educate your family and friends about coparentingThe concept of ending a marriage peacefully, with compassion and respect for former partners, is often viewed with surprise in modern society. But choosing to consciously coparent is an important choice you can make for yourself and your children--one that will benefit the emotional health of your family for years to come"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Parenting, Part-time.; Parent and child.; Divorced parents.; Children of divorced parents.;
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The terraformers / by Newitz, Annalee,1969-author.;
"From science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future. Destry's life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue Team, she cares for the planet and its burgeoning eco-systems as her parents and their parents did before her. But the bright, clean future they're building comes under threat when Destry discovers a city full of people that shouldn't exist, hidden inside a massive volcano. As she uncovers more about their past, Destry begins to question the mission she's devoted her life to, and must make a choice that will reverberate through Sask-E's future for generations to come. A science fiction epic for our times and a love letter to our future, The Terraformers will take you on a journey spanning thousands of years and exploring the triumphs, strife, and hope that find us wherever we make our home. "Brilliantly thoughtful, prescient, and gripping."--Martha Wells, The Murderbot Diaries Also by Annalee Newitz Autonomous The Future of Another Timeline"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Environmentalism; Planets; Survival;
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Caring for your school-age child : ages 5 to 12 / by Flais, Shelly Vaziri,editor.;
"By the preeminent pediatric organization, a fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling children's parenting primer, reflecting the most up-to-date information and statistics about topics ranging from physical development and changing nutritional needs to stress, school issues, screen time, and sibling rivalry. During the years from five to twelve, today's children must master the skills and habits that determine their future health and well-being -- from good sleep hygiene to healthy screen usage to nutritious food choices -- and parents have a crucial role to play. The organization that represents the nation's finest pediatricians, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), is the standard-setter for best practices in pediatric medicine. This revised edition of one of their flagship titles presents a new wealth of information for parents who want to help their children thrive during these exciting and challenging years. Caring for your school-age child is an essential childcare resource for all parents who want to provide the very best care for their children -- and the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend and parents can safely trust"--
Subjects: Child care.; Child rearing.; School children.; Child development.;
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