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Twins 101: 50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy through Early Childhood From Doctor M.O.M.

Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that fits into the fast pace of these mothers’ lives."
—Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; program director, Children’s Hospital Boston

Dr. Le-Bucklin's new parenting book is the first by a pediatrician who is also a mother of

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Sparks: How Parents Can Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers

Peter L. Benson — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks—when illuminated and nurtured—give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person’s life from one of “surviving” to “thriving.” Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents,

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The ADD/ADHD Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers, 2nd Edition

Sandra F. Rief, M.A. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The bestselling guide, fully revised and updated, offering practical information and tips to help every child with ADHD succeed

The ADD/ADHD Checklist helps parents and teachers to better understand children and teenagers with attention problems and provide the kind of support and intervention that is crucial to kids' success. Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range

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A Parent's Guide to Tutors and Tutoring: How to Support the Unique needs of Your Child

James Mendelsohn, Ph.D. — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Parent's Guide to Tutors and Tutoring offers a survival guide for helping parents decide whether or not to hire a tutor; advice for choosing the right person; and ideas for evaluating if the job is well done. In addition, the book includes suggestions for selecting a tutor for kids with special needs and shows what it takes to tutor for an individual child's unique weaknesses and strengths.

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The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable About Restoring Sanity To The Most Important Organization In Your Life

Patrick M. Lencioni — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni turns his sights on the most important organization in our lives—the family. As a husband and the father of four young boys, Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. Having experienced the stress of a frantic

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