New Releases by MELINDA BLAU

When Tracy Hoggs Secrets of the Baby Whisperer was first published, it soared onto bestseller lists across the country.

Tracy Hogg, English nurse and founder of the BABY technique, teaches parents how to decipher "infants'' language"-- their cries, gestures, and facial expressions. Her E.A.S.Y. (eat, activity, sleep, your time) method offers a relaxed, commonsense approach for frustrated parents. Text copyright 2003 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Describes the power peer groups and pop culture have over teens and explains how this power has affected the classic family dynamic and changed the traditional American family.

Unnerved by the ceaseless demands of your toddler? Concerned that your two-year-old isn’t developing on schedule? You clearly need to spend some time with Tracy Hogg. Nicknamed the “baby whisperer” by grateful parents because of her extraordinary gift for understanding and connecting with children, Tracy became internationally famous after the smashing success of her New York Times bestseller Secrets of the Baby Whisperer. Now Tracy is back with the same winning blend of common sense, uncanny intuition, and results-getting guidance in her new book, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers. Yes, the toddler years have their stresses and challenges for both parents and children–but with Tracy at your side, you’ll find that this can also be the most fascinating and rewarding stretch of parenthood. As in her hugely popular first book, Tracy brings her vast experience to bear on the issues and dilemmas with which all parents grapple during toddlerhood. Starting with the simple but essential premise that there is no such thing as a “typical” child, Tracy guides you through her unique programs, including: • H.E.L.P. (Hold back, Explain, Limit, Praise): the mantra that will remind you of the four elements that are critical to fostering your child’s growth and independence. • Using T.L.C. (Talk, Listen, Clarify) to communicate with your toddler, to figure out what she is really thinking, and to best help her express herself. • R&R: the Routines and Rituals that give structure and predictability to daily life and a sense of continuity to holidays and special occasions. • Rehearsals for Change: ways of preparing your toddler for new experiences by encouraging her to practice her skills in the safe, controlled setting of your family. • Conscious Discipline: a way of teaching your toddler how to behave and manage his emotions, while being mindful of the lessons you teach with your own behavior. Tracy knows that your child is special–a one-of-a-kind individual with her own gifts and needs–and she has dedicated this marvelous new book to helping you appreciate and respect your child’s uniqueness. Whether it’s making new friends, mastering potty training, or eating at the family dinner table, your child will do it in her own way and at his own pace. With Tracy as your guide, you can share in the achievements of toddlerhood every step of the way. Practical, reassuring, and written with wit and energy and boundless enthusiasm for real children and their everyday behavior, this book will be your constant companion during the magical, challenging toddler years.

Los padres no tienen más remedio que educar. En la crianza de niños en la actualidad, no hay pregunta más importante que cómo educar niños que sean buenos y felices. ¿Cómo podemos ayudarles a sentirse seguros, ser respetuosos y desarrollar todo su potencial? Se trata de una cuestión crucial en una sociedad que socava a los padres a través de lo que el Dr. Taffel llama la segunda familia, es decir, la de la cultura y los amigos y compañeros que influyen en nuestros hijos desde el momento que empiezan a caminar y hablar. La respuesta a estos retos no es cuestionar si "los padres realmente cuentan". Por supuesto que contamos, y en el mundo real del día a día, esta hipótesis es un lujo. Aun así, un creciente número de madres y padres tiene la creencia equivocada que el desarrollo emocional y actitudinal de un niño escapa a su control. "Cómo educar Niños más Listos, Sanos y Felices" les demuestra a los padres que sí cuentan; describe con precisión aquellos aspectos que debemos potenciar en nuestros hijos y enseña a criar hijos buenos con un sentido profundo de los valores y espíritu de entusiasmo. Este es el primer libro que explica lo que les está pasando actualmente a los hijos y a las familias, y presenta formas sencillas, pero completas de ayudar a los hijos de todas las edades a convertirse en los individuos fuertes que merecen ser. Los padres aprenderán a reconocer que dentro de cada hijo hay una parte única y exclusiva que se puede proteger y reforzar según la personalidad específica y el temperamento del niño. Este libro es la culminación de años de investigación basada en miles de familias. El libro identifica las diez características más esenciales que los niños necesitan para prosperar en el mundo actual: · Dominio del carácter · Expresividad · Conocimiento de los amigos · Aceptación del propio cuerpo · Inteligencia de equipo · Respeto · Pasión · Atención/Concentración · Precaución · Gratitud

Taffel, a family therapist and author of "Parenting by Heart", and Blau, the author of "Families Apart", identify ten "core builders"--including mood mastery, respect, expressiveness, passion, peer smarts, focus, body comfort, caution, team intelligence, and gratitude--that will reinforce a child''s inner self.

A book of daily meditations addresses the personal and spiritual issues that confront divorced parents, showing them how to communicate their feelings to their children to let them know they are still part of a family. Original.

Based on interviews with divorced parents, children, family therapists, and psychologists, this book by award-winning journalist Melinda Blau offers ten solid principles designed to enable parents and children to function as a family even though they no longer live together.

Based on the landmark national Divorce after 40 study--how divorce can be a catalyst for self-discovery, change, and growth. This collection of stories of courage and rebirth--of women taking control of their own lives--is sure to affect every woman who reads it.

A biography of the woman who set many records as a pilot. Discusses the mystery surrounding her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world.

Presents accounts of three notable ocean voyages: the 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition, Magellan''s trip around the world, and the 1838 steamboat race across the Atlantic.

Intrigue readers with the puzzles no one has solved!

The story of a special strain of bees designed to produce more honey but with the the side effect of fierce belligerent attacks on humans.

Com a visão de que toda a família deve ser considerada nas tomadas de decisões, de modo a contemplar as necessidades de todos, e não apenas dos filhos, as autoras oferecem valiosas estratégias para se construir uma família forte e integrada, que apoie a todos os seus membros, seja qual for a circunstância que tenham de enfrentar. Além disso, a obra traz quadros com questões que auxiliam o leitor a entender melhor a sua família por meio da autoavaliação, a identificar suas características, como ela funciona, quais são seus pontos fortes e fracos, e a descobrir o que se pode fazer para transformá-la num ponto de segurança e apoio para todos os seus membros. Editora Manole