Amy Laura Dombro Bücher

Serving Military Families introduces readers to the unique culture of military families, their resilience, and the challenges of military life. číst celé

What does it mean to think of children as social subjects and how should we go about studying childhood in society? Childhood is a key site where children come to understand themselves as particular kinds of people, not only as individuals but also as members of social and cultural groups.

Designed to facilitate the Rorschach assessment process, this guidebook provides quick-reference information on administering, interpreting, and scoring the Rorschach. It walks both the new and experienced users through each step of Exner's Comprehensive System.

The second edition of this compelling and popular book offers a unique global perspective on children s lives throughout the world. It shows how the notion of childhood is being radically re-shaped, in part as a consequence of globalization.

Today’s parents feel pressured to spend “quality time” preparing their child for success in school and life. This landmark book shows parents how and why everyday moments they share with their child, for instance preparing and eating dinner, giving the child a bath, and changing a child’s diaper, are the most valuable educational activities of all.

Seeing ourselves clearly isn't always easy-and often, we feel dissatisfied by what we see in the mirror. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, Mirror Meditation offers simple mindful meditation practices to help readers see themselves with kindness and compassion. With this unique guide, readers will learn how the simple act of looking in the mirror can actually become a powerful tool for overcoming self-criticism and developing self-awareness.

Somewhere deep in the English countryside lives a little family of Tinker Mice. The Tinker family aren't much different to everyone else. They play, forage, go on exciting adventures and most of all they love to get up to mischief. Daddy Tinker loves to forage for fresh fruit, and his favourite snacks are fresh plump blueberries. One day, Mr Tinker finds himself consumed with delight when he notices a scrumptious piece of camembert cheese in the awfully grumpy Mrs Davey's garden. Mr Tinker knows of the dangers of entering the forbidden grounds, but he just can't resist such a delightful discovery. Follow Charlie Tinker as he retells the events of the day Daddy Tinker disobeyed Mothers stern warnings.

Fromthe authors of the bestselling book Powerful Interactionscomes a guide crafted especially for coaches and all professionals supportingthe work of early childhood teachers. When the quality of interactions improves, relationships become deeper and stronger, which in turn leads to more effective learning and growth. Taking the three-step Powerful Interactions framework--originally created to enhance theinteractions between children and their teachers--this resource applies it to the interactions between teachers and coaches. Thisnew edition offers Coaching principles, strategies, and stories to inspire and motivate your practice Insights about developing a strengths-based coaching stance Information and ideas for building respectful, trusting relationships thatevolve into mutual learning partnerships You can set in motion ripples of positive change that extend to teachers and,ultimately, to young children and their families.