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"Lillian and Madison were unlikely, yet inseparable friends at their boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they have barely spoken since. Years later, Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison's twin stepkids are moving in, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there's a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated. Lillian is convinced...

The After School Kids' Care director wants to get into The Guiness Book of World Records, and A.J. and the gang jump in to help him.

"As part of his research for a book on suburban life, the self-described genius Mr. Belvedere takes a job as a babysitter for three hard-to-handle children"--Container.

Indigo children are bright, intuitive, strong-willed, sometimes self-destructive individuals. They are often labeled-- and misdiagnosed-- as having ADD or ADHD because they won't comply with established rules and patterns. Virtue, a spiritual clairvoyant doctor of psychology, explores the psyche of these special children, aiming to positively affect the ways in which parents interact with their children.

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.

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...

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 Using...

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.

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...

Diane Ravitch called Susan Ochshorn "a tireless advocate for children" and her writing "brilliant." In Squandering America's Future, Ochshorn offers a pioneering guide to the big issues in contemporary early childhood policy. Written in a lively, personal style, the book drives home the importance of the earliest years for developing human capital the nation's future. Her "policy tales" highlight the abject failure of the United States to support...