A practical guide for parents and parent educators. "This book provides sound information for both parents and professionals about the developing needs and experiences of children." - Dr Sue Vardon AO, Former CEO Child Protection and Family Services, South Australia The memory of sexual abuse in childhood never leaves its victims. Likewise the memory of bullying never goes away. Advances in technology are making our children more vulnerable to both. Professor Briggs, an expert in child protection, draws on a lifetime of research and practical experience to assist with today's parenting issues. In Smart Parenting for Safer Kids parents will learn how to:- Recognise the dangers to children in modern Western society.- Build stronger kids and help them make smart choices.- Choose safe, high-quality childcare and child minders.- Safeguard children in potentially dangerous situations, including bullying, cyberspace and the internet.- Protect against child sexual abuse.- Parent through adolescence.- Choose safe student exchanges. Professor Briggs, who received an Order of Australia for her work into child protection, tells parents exactly what they should be worried about and how to protect their children from the dangers in the modern world.

Leading family psychologist and personal therapist to Jaycee Dugard, Rebecca Bailey tells parents how to keep their children safe in this accessible, must-have guidebook, with a foreword by Terry Probyn, Jaycee's mother. Whether their children are toddlers or teens, six years old or sixteen, whether they live in a rural town, suburb, or a bustling city, all parents worry about threats—from cyber-bullying to exploitation and abduction. What should they tell their children and when? What practical steps can they take to reduce the risks and keep their kids safe? Dr. Rebecca Bailey, with the assistance of her sister and registered nurse, Elizabeth, gives easily understood, easily followed answers. Safe Kids, Smart Parents builds on Dr. Bailey’s years of experience as a family psychologist helping real families deal with real situations. From abduction to abuse, Bailey explains how parents can speak to their kids about troubling topics while building their self-esteem and teaching them how to protect themselves. A smart, comprehensive, and easy-to-read resource, Safe Kids, Smart Parents is the most important book a parent can own.

As a practicing child psychiatrist and mother of three, Jodi Gold has a unique understanding of both the mind-boggling benefits and the serious downsides of technology. Dr. Gold weaves together scientific knowledge and everyday practical advice to help you foster your child's healthy relationship to technology, from birth to the teen years. You'll learn: *How much screen time is too much at different ages. *What your kids and teens are actually doing in all those hours online. *How technology affects social, emotional, and cognitive development. *Which apps and games build smarts and let creativity shine. *How your own media habits influence your children. *What you need to know about privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and other dangers. *Ways to set limits that the whole family can live with. Winner (Second Place)—American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category

This practical guide to keeping children safe at any age empowers both parents and kids to be alert, follow a safety list and to critically assess situations to take the right steps to reduce risks.

This book shows parents how to teach their children to manage a wide range of difficult situations. Beginning with taking responsibility with the family-what the authors term "creating a family compact"--Parents and children can learn how to: prepare for emergencies, tell the "good guys" from the bad, and to keep the home safe and protected.

African American children face many imposing threats in today's world -- academic failure, drugs, gangs, irresponsible sex, and attraction to crime, among others. For the parents of these children, it takes knowledge, effort, and caring to effectively deal with such tough issues. In Smart Parenting for African Americans, Dr. Jeffrey Gardere presents a savvy, realistic guide for today's black parents. He takes an honest look at the problems their children face and stresses the importance of strong parent-child communication for fostering self-esteem.

"Smart" Parenting: 101 Ways to Parent with Alexa contains tips, tools, and strategies for parents everywhere trying to make their home safe, warm, and full of joy for their children while still managing all that comes with running a household. These responsive & positive parenting tips, tools, and strategies are shared through the lens and story of a real mom navigating parenthood. The book shares how Alexa can help parents regain their sanity and find a new rhythm in an ever-changing environment. These 101 simple ways to use Alexa enable you to parent "smarter" and provide another avenue for bringing fun and laughter into your home. Whether you have a baby, toddler, or teenager, these hacks will help you connect with each child's individual needs and give you confidence in your parenting approach! Tips include entertainment, routines & schedules, emotions, activity tracking, household management, and so much more!

Don't tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on "process"-not on intelligence or ability-is key to success in school and life Important"How-To" Strategies covered in this book: -How to leverage the latest research on brain development to raise kids with a "genius" level I.Q. -The critical importance of good nutrition from an early age in your child's development -How to create a safe environment for your children and why their success in life depends upon it -What you need to know about your child's brain development and how this knowledge will guarantee his/her success -How to be a good parent without sacrificing you and your partner's own needs and wants Take action today!.

Confident Parents, Confident Kids lays out an approach for helping parents—and the kids they love—hone their emotional intelligence so that they can make wise choices, connect and communicate well with others (even when patience is thin), and become socially conscious and confident human beings. How do we raise a happy, confident kid? And how can we be confident that our parenting is preparing our child for success? Our confidence develops from understanding and having a mastery over our emotions (aka emotional intelligence)—and helping our children do the same. Like learning to play a musical instrument, we can fine-tune our ability to skillfully react to those crazy, wonderful, big feelings that naturally arise from our child’s constant growth and changes, moving from chaos to harmony. We want our children to trust that they can conquer any challenge with hard work and persistence; that they can love boundlessly; that they will find their unique sense of purpose; and they will act wisely in a complex world. This book shows you how. With author and educator Jennifer Miller as your supportive guide, you'll learn: the lies we’ve been told about emotions, how they shape our choices, and how we can reshape our parenting decisions in better alignment with our deepest values. how to identify the temperaments your child was born with so you can support those tendencies rather than fight them. how to align your biggest hopes and dreams for your kids with specific skills that can be practiced, along with new research to support those powerful connections. about each age and stage your child goes through and the range of learning opportunities available. how to identify and manage those big emotions (that only the parenting process can bring out in us!) and how to model emotional intelligence for your children. how to deal with the emotions and influences of your choir—the many outside individuals and communities who directly impact your child’s life, including school, the digital world, extended family, neighbors, and friends. Raising confident, centered, happy kids—while feeling the same way about yourself—is possible with Confident Parents, Confident Kids.

WINNER! Mom's Choice Gold Award for parenting books -- Mom's Choice Awards: The best in family-friendly media "My kid is smart, but..." It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges: Some are driven by perfectionism; Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success; Some routinely butt heads with authority figures; Some struggle to get along with their peers; Some are outwardly successful but just don't feel good about themselves. This practical and compassionate book explains the reasons behind these struggles and offers parents do-able strategies to help children cope with feelings, embrace learning, and build satisfying relationships. Drawing from research as well as the authors’ clinical experience, it focuses on the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and become capable, confident, and caring people.