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The Mediatrician's guide : a joyful approach to raising healthy, smart, kind kids in a screen-saturated world / by Rich, MichaelProfessor of Pediatrics,author.; Barker, Teresa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this comprehensive reference, Dr. Michael Rich, dubbed the Mediatrician thanks to his acclaimed work as a pediatrician, child health researcher, and children's media specialist, offers a science-backed approach to give parents the confidence they need to raise a child well in the digital age. Dr. Rich presents a compassionate and encouraging look at the reality of growing up in a screen-saturated world. You won't find fear-mongering here-just accessible explanations, case studies, and practical tips you need to help your kids thrive in a technology-rich environment and emerge as happy, well-informed, empathetic adults. Backed by evidence as well as decades of professional and personal practice, 'The Mediatrician's Guide' will give you peace of mind and your kids much-needed tools to navigate digital media for the rest of their lives.
Subjects: Child rearing.; Internet and children.; Internet and teenagers.; Parenting.; Smartphones and children.; Technology and children.; Digital media;
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Ponies : a complete pet owner's manual / by Kraupa-Tuskany, Herta F.;
Subjects: Ponies;
© 1986., Barron's Educational Series,
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Night night tyrannosaurus : learn about shapes & dinos! / by Ferrie, Chris.; Mikecz, Melanie.;
Say goodnight while learning about dinosaurs in this adorable bedtime book. Follow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet dinos and point out all the shapes found on thier bodies too. Every spread features an interesting fact about the animal as well.
Subjects: Board books.; Dinosaurs; Tyrannosaurus rex; Shapes;
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The emotional lives of teenagers : raising connected, capable, and compassionate adolescents / by Damour, Lisa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers' emotional highs and lows--and how to support their sons and daughters through this critical development stage--from the New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure. In teenagers, powerful emotions are the rule, not the exception. Unfortunately, many of today's parents now regard their teens' negative feelings as disruptive, dangerous, or diagnosable, thanks to the rise of the wellness industry and the widespread use of psychotropic drugs. To make matters worse, the global pandemic, academic pressure, social media stress, and a bleak environmental future have left today's teenagers feeling overwhelmed. Parents who read this book will learn: a teenager's mental health isn't just about "feeling good," it's about having the appropriate feelings at the appropriate time; parents can help their teens regulate those feelings to avoid emotional floods; strategies to keep teens from being overwhelmed by their emotions, so that kids aren't at the mercy of their moods; how to connect with their teens to facilitate open, honest conversations; how to deal with their teens' arguments, risk taking, romance, friendships, social media, and much more. With concrete, relatable explanations embedded in vibrant, real-life anecdotes, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers gives parents the science-based information they need to guide their teens through a challenging developmental phase during challenging times"--
Subjects: Emotions in adolescence.; Parent and teenager.; Teenagers;
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Two tough trucks / by Schwartz, Corey Rosen.; Gomez, Rebecca J.; Leung, Hilary.;
Told in rhyming text, two trucks, Mack and Rig, are paired up on their first day of class--Mack is a hotshot, all speed and power, and Rig is more cautious, but on the obstacle course they learn that their separate skills can work well together.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Trucks; Friendship;
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You may now kill the bride : a novel / by Weston, Kate,author.;
"Lauren, Saskia, Dominica, Farah and Tansy have been best friends since grade school. They wonder if that was the last time they all actually liked each other. As adults, their lives have splintered. Farah is engaged and is fast becoming a complete bridezilla. Dominica's a successful divorce attorney with no time for anything but work. Tansy runs a vegan cafe and is preparing for a shotgun marriage to awful Ivan. Lauren has had a total "failure to launch" in her career and love life, consumed by a man who has spent years stringing her along. Saskia has married into wealth and a different circle of friends in a fancy part of London. Some days it seems that the only thing holding the group together is an event that happened in their youth twenty years ago-an incident they've all sworn secrecy about to protect each other. When the group is reunited at Tansy's bachelorette-cum-wellness-retreat weekend, it doesn't take long for old grudges to surface. Then the bride-to-be chokes to death on a poisoned drink, and all of the bridesmaids are suspects. Kate Weston explores the complexities of female friendship in this searingly funny, page-turning thriller. One of these bridesmaids may be a killer, and the group had better watch their sash-covered backs, because your oldest friends aren't always your closest ... "--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Bridesmaids; Female friendship; Murder; Suspects (Criminal investigation);
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The tunnel. [videorecording] / by Barker, Mike,1968-television director.; Dillane, Stephen,1956-actor.; Poésy, Clémence,actor.; Richards, Ben,1964-screenwriter.; Stevens, Julian,television producer.; Kudos (Firm),production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Studio Canal+,production company.;
Music by Ben Bartlett.Stephen Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Cédric Vieira, Angel Coulby, Thibault de Montalembert.When a dead body is discovered in the English Channel tunnel, exactly midway between England and France, a detective from each country is appointed to work the investigation. The two officers must work on their own partnership as well as track down the criminal.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; surround sound 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Television crime shows.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detectives; Detectives; Murder;
For private home use only.
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Journey to Joy's house : respecting parents / by Merk, T. M.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.When Joy is disrespectful to her mother, Leo the paintbrush teaches her about the importance of respecting your parents. Together, Joy and Leo learn about all the good things parents do for their children, as well as the value of speaking with kindness and helping out.
Subjects: Children; Respect; Respect for persons; Parents;
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Canada wild : animals found nowhere else on Earth / by Birmingham, Maria.; MacAskill, Alex.;
A look at 12 uniquely Canadian animals, many of which are threatened or endangered. Profiles of each animal include information about their habitat, diet, and status, as well as fascinating facts about each and a section explaining where it falls on the endangerment spectrum.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Endemic animals; Rare animals; Endangered species;
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Untangle your emotions : naming what you feel and knowing what to do about it / by Allen, Jennie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head provides a revolutionary path to embracing a healthy relationship with your emotions, one that leads to life-giving connection with God and others as well as to a richer understanding of yourself"--
Subjects: Emotions;
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