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Lillian and Madison were unlikely, yet inseparable friends at their boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they have barely spoken since. Years later, Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison's twin stepkids are moving in, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there's a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated. Lillian is convinced...
5) Just like family: inside the lives of nannies, the parents they work for, and the children they love
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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2009
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English
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English
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Sleep can be as sweet as this precious new cover. Mr. Moon in his nightcap, adorns this peaceful design with stars in blues and purples, surrounded by a soft yellow border. There is a table of contents and an index to quickly reference any specific topic. There are 10 chapters including: sleeping patterns, bedtime routines, why babies cry, colic, sleep walking, allowing children in parents beds, coping with loss of sleep, naptimes, bedtimes, fears,...
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Paris, 2015. A crowd gathers outside the Chauvet home in the affluent suburban community of Maisons-Larue, watching as the family's American au pair is led away in handcuffs after the sudden death of her young charge. The grieving mother believes the caretaker is to blame, and the neighborhood is thrown into chaos, unsure who is at fault--the enigmatic, young foreigner or the mother herself, who has never seemed an active participant in the lives...
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"Taking care of children is one of the most important-and challenging-responsibilities in the world. Many people dedicate their lives to making sure youngsters are given proper care and attention. For someone who wants to join these ranks but doesn't think they can without a college education, there's good news: many jobs that involve working with children don't require a college degree. Whether a reader is interested in directly caring for children...
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Pass the Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing process the first time with the premier prep guide. The CDA Prep Guide: The Complete Review Manual is easy, to understand and will guide you step-by-step support through the credentialing process, including choosing your training, compiling the Professional Portfolio, and successfully completing the Verification Visit and CDA Exam.
The fourth edition of The CDA Prep Guide has designated center-based...
13) Diaper-free before 3: the healthier way to toilet train and help your child out of diapers sooner
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Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
c2006
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English
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English
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"Pediatrician and mother of two young daughters, Dr. Whitney Casares, delivers a modern, empathetic guide to preparing for a baby and those first few days, weeks, and months of being a parent. From basic newborn care to breastfeeding success and from childcare choices to the emotional ups and downs of new motherhood, Dr. Casares's advice combines important health and safety information from the American Academy of Pediatrics with honest insights from...
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Early childhood educators need to be cognizant of the disconnect between public policy and classroom practice -- the success of children they teach depends on it. This book analyzes how ineffective practices are driven by unexamined public policies and why educators need to challenge their thinking in order to make a difference in children's lives. A very complex story about public policy and the importance of teaching is told while engaging the reader...
16) Dancing With Your Baby: The Science of Nurturing Infant and Caregiver Through Music and Movement
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Now in a completely revised third edition Sue Doherty, anthropologist and author of the pioneering, practical book, Kinergetics: Dancing with Your Baby (1994), offers must-have cutting-edge research, advice, and insight. A groundbreaking look into the art and science of song, dance, and melodies-and their profoundly nurturing, therapeutic, and developmental effects for infants and caregivers. It is an unprecedented, eye-opening investigation into...
17) Crybaby
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Jeff Resnick-babysitter? It wasn't a reference that had ever graced his personal résumé, but when he's entrusted to care for his brother's most prized possession-his infant daughter-Jeff is tested in ways he could never have anticipated. With his girlfriend Maggie unavailable, Jeff has only one person he can turn to for advice when his tiny niece falls ill on his watch.
18) Child Care
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English
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As a certified child care provider with over twenty years of experience, I wanted to take this opportunity to share all the knowledge I have gained over the years and give you the tools you need to take care of a child.
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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Les scientifiques sont capables d'envoyer un homme sur la Lune mais n'arrivent pas à répondre à la question la plus fondamentale des débuts de la vie parentale: comment faire en sorte d'avoir un bébé heureux et comblé qui fait toutes ses nuits comme le reste de la famille et une mère qui n'est pas perpétuellement épuisée. Aujourd'hui, les mères et les pères n'ont pas à chercher plus loin que Prendre soin de son nourrisson. La série...