A must read for anyone who loves children!
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Recommended by a family member, I read this book the weekend it came out and was TOTALLY impressed!  The author's substantiating the importance of parents' growing right along WITH their child(ren) is a much needed realization in the art of parenting.  Each of the nineteen lessons shares a personal and heart warming description of Adams' own experiences as a parent.  I found myself engrossed in each as though I was experiencing the situation myself.  Some brought laughter; some brought tears; each was thought-provoking.  Whether read in one sitting as I did (couldn't put it down!) or one 'lesson' at a time, I believe people of all ages will find The Self-Aware Parent inspiring and helpful.  While the target audience is certainly parents, it is not just a book for moms and dads but a guide for anyone who loves children.  I have purchased several to share with my friends as gifts.  I wish I could give it SIX stars!
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Anyone with a. Love for children must read this book.  As a former Foster parent and now a Guardian ad Litum, it brought back memories, good and bad.  The first part of the book brought back good memories such as when we had 3 two year old foster children along with our 3,5,7 natural children and the 3 two year olds got outside
At the same time.  It is funny now but wasn't then! While we never encountered most of the problems in the middle of the book they foretold me of what the end would be. Later we cared for our grandson, who exhibited many of the same symptoms as Sandy.  He is now serving ,a 20 year term in the Pen. Only after reading this book have I considered the possibility that he is a victim of FAS.

As much as I loved reading this book, it was a tough  read knowing that the end would be unhappy.  I only hope that what I  learned from this true story will help me as a Guardian ad Litum with future children.
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This book is truly one of a kind!!
I've been a nanny for 9 years now. I love the children I care for very much, and truly love story time. I was very excited to read it to them. And sure enough they loved it & wanted to read it again & again. It's very touching because nannies are an important part of the family. And this book truly shines a light on that. I beyond highly recommend this book.
To parents and nannies alike!!
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Love, love, love this book!  Isatou is truly an amazing woman and her story needed to be told.  Thanks to author Miranda Paul for bringing Isatou Ceesay's story to the hands of children across America!

I've found that the story is engaging for a wide range of students (1-8 so far, have not read it to high schoolers yet) and the illustrations are bright and colorful for little ones as well.  A simply told story of how one person can stand up and make big change if they have the determination.  A great addition to any school or classroom library!
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Everyone should have such an uncle growing up! Having raised four children I could really relate to this wonderful book, from the perspective of both the parent and teenager. Raising kids is not easy and I wish I had this book a few years ago. It was not only insightful, but I found the story telling positively captivating, urging me to turn one page after the other! I recommend buying two books, one for yourself and one for someone you care about that is also raising children.
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This book is a must read for all parents and grandparents (to the kids, of course). It gently teaches kids (mostly little kids) about the consequences of pulling - hair, glasses, and more. It deftly places things that are OK to pull throughout, which gives the child a model to follow.  Definitely a book I will share with all my grand kids!
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Max Lucado did a remarkable job in letting children know they are loved no matter what they do. It shows the unconditional love between a child and a parent. It also allows you to discuss the unconditional love that God as for us all. Just In Case is a beautiful hardcover book that is beautifully illustrated by Toni Goffe. I recommend it to all parents to read to the children. I know I can't wait to read it to my nieces and nephew.
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This book is not only for parents but anyone who works with children.  It gives good insight and helps people to understand  the true nature of the relationships that adults have with children and vice versa.  This book is a must read!
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I'm a huge fan of Linda's work - I benefited greatly from her book The Inner Traveler's Guidebook - fantastic. And now she's done it again with children and teaching them how to truly experience self love. I have the guidebook and the journal and highly recommend it to anyone who has children.  Self love is a concept many of us did not learn well from our parents and is something our children need to know and understand. This is a fantastically insightful pathway to instilling self love, confidence and passion in your children through incredible exercises, inspiring quotes and places for children to grow into their own through the pages of this book. I love it!
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This book should be in the hands of everyone who has contact with a child! It is beautifully written. It made me laugh and cry and was a wonderful way to connect with a child about how s/he is appreciated in the world. I also liked that it is about how the child responds to others with kindness as well. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Excellent read for anyone whether they are a parent, stepparent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher, etc! I applied Dr. Bradley's principles with great success! Must have for anyone with a child in their life!
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Raising Grateful Kids is a MUST read for any parent, grandparent, or teacher that wants to encourage children in their lives.  Even the best of kids have selfish qualities within.  Raising Grateful Kids is real, honest, down-to-earth thoughts on directing kids thoughts to others, serving, gratefulness, managing technology in their lives, and so much more.  It is a chat with a friend on children, ourselves, and becoming people who care.  It will encourage you, challenge you, and transform you in a fabulous way!  It is particularly hands-on at the end of each chapter with practical suggestions for implementing gratefulness in your home....at any age.  This book will not disappoint and will be one that readers will share with friends and families!
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BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK EVER!! I truly enjoyed reading this book! It is a great and easy read for children of all ages. This book helps to provide the foundation of the importance of attending college and achieving your goals at an early age. It is truly an inspirational read. I look forward to seeing more books from this author. I recommend this book for everyone!!
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I LOVE this children's book! I have the pleasure of knowing the author, Sean Rooney. He has used his experiences to inspire others and it comes through in his writing. This book is relatable and has an excellent lesson for children. Highly recommend for a classroom collection or a book to have at home for children!
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This book is not just for those who are parents! It is also for anyone who has ever been a child! I have been reading Lindy Batdorf's book and loving every minute of it. I can't seem to put it down! I find myself totally relating to the stories she tells about children and parents and the things we all went through just to grow up! So much of life's realities and precious moments are included in this book. It is a book that contains huge doses of the hope that we all need today. Hope that says it is ok when we fall down and get our knees scraped and our shins kicked from life, because there are moms,dads and special people waiting with open arms to love and help us get back up! Everyone needs to believe in that! It makes me appreciate my mom and all she went through just to raise me!
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What a sweet little children's book!  I can see this book becoming a great tool in aiding many parents in teaching their children to read.  I cannot imagine a child not learning from this creative book.  It was truly created in such a way that it actually will have your child learning without him/her knowing.  I loved reading this book!  I recommend it to parents, teachers, aunts, uncles,  grandparents, and childcare givers.  This book is a must in any child's library collection.
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I cannot wait to share this book with my children!  The Christmas traditions in my family include learning and remembering the true meaning of Christmas, just as this book is written.  Author Dana Chisholm put a book on the market that is much needed in the eyes of children today!  This would make a wonderful gift for any family with children of all ages!