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All books in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Parent Guidebooks series are written for parents (and caregivers) of elementary school kids. This particular guidebook focuses on gender equality by providing instructions for parents to help girls overcome gender bias. You'll find step-by-step guidance and practical ideas for: - Shaping specific household routines (including chores) - Leading girls to discover and pursue their passion - Finding...
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The siblings of special-needs children are perhaps the most overlooked and unsupported members of special-needs families. This guidebook focuses on helping parents and caregivers learn how to help those siblings feel loved and valued outside of their role as an ASD sibling. By collaborating with a professional psychologist, the author shares the insight she learned from years of counseling about her lifelong relationship with her own Autism...
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They're baaaaack! The two bitties are growing up, but they ornery as ever! This second installment continues telling the hilarious words and antics of these two entertaining children.
If you haven't checked out their first crazy adventure, be sure to look A Tale of Two Bitties! Settle in for a laugh while you enjoy this charming read.
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One day, Little Preston, came across a commercial that made him feel good about being a little brother but in the eyes of his big sister Malia, he is a little bother. In a series of events, Little Preston tries to prove that he's a good little brother but will he change Malia's mind? Or will she continue to view him as a little bother?
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What happens when five completely mature adults spend a week together at a cottage? No, it's not the plot of a family comedy, dramedy, or reality show. It's the situation you'll see played out before your very eyes in "A Week in the Woods with Family."
In this intimate portrait of real life events, celebrated author Giselle Renarde pens a fine series of letters home from the woods. Alternating between humorous, heart-wrenching, mundane, mouth-watering,...
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Navigating the labyrinth of child development has always been a task for educators, but understanding the nuances related to birth order can be particularly challenging. "The Middle Child Syndrome: A Guide for Educators on Understanding Its Psychological Effects" delves into the unique experiences and challenges faced by middle children in families.Key aspects covered in this comprehensive guide include:Birth Order Psychology: An introduction to the...
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Annie Mae spent all of her life in Mississippi in Brookhaven, Yazoo City and Eden until she finally found her way to the Mississippi Delta where she raised three of her children, having allowed the oldest son to live with her mother in Eden.
Upon reaching adulthood, he finally joined the rest of the family in Leland, Mississippi.
Annie Mae only achieved an eighth grade education, but she became convinced early on that the only way to have a decent...
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Have you ever wondered what a writer's early years were like and how it affected their future writing and the stories they would tell later in their lives? Have you ever wondered what their childhood Christmases, their early holiday memories, were like? Well, wonder no longer. This biographical memoir is about one of my most cherished childhood Christmases... in 1959 when I was nine years old. After my beloved musician/singer/songwriter brother Jim...
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My brother was almost two years older than me. I was born June ’56, while he was born May of ’54. My uncle used to call me *ME TOO* because I always wanted to do everything like my brother, so I ended up with the name *ME TOO*.
In junior high school and high school, I started to beat him in basketball, and in racing, he was faster in the shorter distance and I was faster in a longer distance. Then I became faster in the shortest distance; that’s...
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Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't always get along. In fact, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. The ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring, and generosity. Bite into the power of paying it forward by adding The Jelly Donut Difference to your family's home collection or classroom library.
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How strange to now realize that the end of World War II and my early boyhood years were both an exit and and entrance in American history. As a nation, we were just then losing our fingertip clasp with America's pioneer past and its slow-to-change lifestyle, like young men on a troop train losing their grasp on the hand of a loved one as the train pulled away from the station, bound for some dangerous and faraway unknown. In the Indiana farm village...
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Young Daniel really enjoyed Christmas and believed that it was all about him. Until one Christmas Eve, his family was faced with an unseen turn of events that caused Daniel to question everything that he believed in. It was then that he came face-to-face with a spunky girl who opened his eyes and heart to the most wonderful gift of all! A story of love, redemption, forgiveness, and friendship.
14) THNX MOM
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She told me that even though I was conceived before marriage, that she loved me nonetheless. I was told many great truths that have anchored me throughout my life as well as many more wonderful things that have manifested. Mama, the only name I'd ever call her, was a creative cook and a woman of great faith. These two worked together in miraculous ways. There were times we had only a little food. But she would prepare the table and put pots on the...
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Get the Summary of David Sedaris's HappyGoLucky in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "HappyGoLucky" by David Sedaris is a collection of personal anecdotes exploring family, aging, societal norms, and the human condition. Sedaris recounts visiting his sister Lisa and their trip to a firing range, reflecting on American gun culture. He discusses his father's decline and the peculiarities of life at an assisted living...
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If you're wondering what it feels like to grow up and be a twin or a triplet, then this is the book for you.
Identical triplet Kari Ertresvåg interweaves advice and observations on life as a multiple with hilarious anecdotes from her own, covering the logistically challenging early years, the perplexities of teenagerhood, and the clarity that comes as an adult.
With humour and honesty, Kari lays bare what it feels like to grow up as a twin or a...
19) Stage Fright
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Kira and Katelyn Dorsey might be identical twins, but their personalities are completely different. While Kira dreams of starring in her school musical, Katelyn wants nothing more but to win the trivia tournament and defeat her rival. When a mishap forces Katelyn to audition for the musical, she suddenly finds herself with a dilemma: Should she compete in the tournament or perform in the play? With the help of Kira's carefully concocted plan, Katelyn...
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Des histoires pour célébrer la présence extraordinaire de nos soeurs dans notre vie et dans notre coeur.
Que vous soyez la cadette qui admire sa soeur plus âgée, l'aînée de la famille qui laisse sa jeune soeur l'accompagner, ou le frère qui apprend rapidement qu'une soeur peut se battre aussi bien qu'un garçon, ce livre révèle le rle spécial que tiennent les soeurs dans notre vie. Avec humour et perspicacité, chacune des histoires relate...
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