| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xx, 234 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
A two-hour school-night routine that helps parents support their children's social, emotional and intellectual development. |
| Contents |
Preface: Parenting in the digital age -- Introduction: Prime-time parenting at a glance (Screen time interferes with dreamtime ; Sleep and school performance ; Lessons from long ago) |
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1. 6:00 to 6:30PM: Prime-time parenting begins (Divide and conquer ; Getting kids set up with homework ; Silent sprints ; Get cooking ; Specal situations) |
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2. 6:30 to 7:00PM: The power of the dinner (half) hour (Giving thanks ; Transactional versus decontextualized talk ; Eye contact and active listening ; Bringing the meal to a close ; Special situations) |
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3. 7:00 to 7:30PM: The homework hustle (What is the parent's role in homework, anyway? ; Homework tools every child should have ; Monitor, motivate, organize and praise ; Common questions about homework ; Communicating with your child's school ; Preventing morning madness ; Special situations) |
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4. 7:30 to 8:00PM: Bed, bath and beyond (Creating a bedtime routine ; The soporifc effects of a warm bath ; Bedtime reading ; Read to your child with flair ; A proper tucking in ; Special situations) |
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5. 8:00PM: Your time (Tidying up ; Preparing for the day ahead ; Connecting with others ; Rest and relaxation ; A good night's sleep) |
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6. The paradox of structure (Routines save energy ; Rituals help us live our values ; Reclaiming adulthood for parents ; Reclaiming childhood for children ; What children want most from parents) |
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Conclusion (Physical health ; Emotional health ; Creating family rituals ; Protecting one-on-one time) -- Resources to support prme-time parenting. |
| Subject |
Parenting.
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Child rearing.
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Technology and children.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Education.
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EDUCATION / Parent Participation.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Education.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting.
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Child rearing. (OCoLC)fst00854588
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Parenting. (OCoLC)fst01053407
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Technology and children. (OCoLC)fst01145252
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| ISBN |
9780738284613 (paperback) |
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0738284610 |
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