"When Sara Zaske moved from Oregon to Berlin with her husband and toddler, she knew the transition would be challenging, especially when she became pregnant with her second child. She was surprised to discover that German parents give their children a great deal of freedom--much more than Americans. In Berlin, kids walk to school by themselves, ride the subway alone, cut food with sharp knives, and even play with fire. German parents did not share...

"Research reveals American kids today lag well behind the rest of the world in terms of academic achievement, happiness, and wellness. Meanwhile the battle over whether parents are to blame for fostering a generation of helpless kids rages on. Christine Gross-Loh (who raised her young children in Japan for five years) exposes the hidden, culturally-determined norms we have about good parenting, and asks, are there parenting strategies that other countries...

As a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life--and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe it's time to listen to a teacher. Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibility . . . Teachers are our eyes and ears--and there's a lot they wish we knew. Veteran high school teacher Rebecca Deurlein examines...

Kids who are advanced intellectually often let their imaginations run wild and experience fears beyond their years. Edwards guides you through the mental and emotional process of where your child's fears come from and why they are so hard to move past. She focuses on how to parent a child who is both smart and anxious, and teaches you tools for helping him or her to become more relaxed and worry-free.

"From Kelly Rippon, single mother of six super achievers, including an Olympic medalist, comes a breakthrough parenting philosophy. Parent Up is a call to action for all parents to realize the power of being the most important, positive shaping force in your children's lives. Broken down into ten chapters that each present a key influence (from the influence of optimism to loyalty), Kelly shares her philosophy as well as relatable anecdotes from her...

The hectic pace of everyday life can keep your family constantly on the go, but removing some of the frenzy is easy. Learn to hit the pause button on life's distractions, and reconnect with your family.

"When parents intervene inappropriately and/or excessively, their children may grow up and behave badly, plagued by anxiety, narcissism and feelings of entitlement as they struggle to cope with everyday life. The Overparenting Solution offers alternatives for parents to check their ambitions at the door and do what's best for their kids"--

Offers honest, from-the-trenches parenting advice that will make life calmer, happier, and more fulfilling for you and your toddler. Empowers parents to trust their instincts. The author's methods will help give your three-to-five-year-old the freedom to grow at their own pace.