Böcker av Alyssa Shaffer

  Each day brings new tests and challenges - and incredible happiness as we watch our children grow from helpless newborn to independent teen.  "THE ART OF RAISING HAPPY KIDS" can't provide all the answers, but it can help resolve some ofteh biggest issues facing parents, from coping with teh sniffles to navigating social media. Whether you're cradling an infant or getting ready to send you child off to college, the most important things is to enjoy the ride!   Every parent wants their child to be happy, healthy and well adjusted. But in an ever-changing world, how do we do just that? In this book, experts in child development, pediatrics, psychology and social work provide simple, straightforward advice on how to help your child grow up to be a strong, caring individual.  It includes information on what it takes to keep a child healthy, including the newest research on nutrition, sleep, exercise and development. It illustrates how to build strong family ties, including bolstering emotional intelligence, effective communication strategies, and why it’s okay to let your child occasionally fail. Plus: Advice on navigating the world at large, from finding a balance with social media to coping with bullies and overcoming depression. Finally, developmental guidelines for every age, from newborns to teens, help the reader navigate the changes a child will face. Parenting can be a challenge, and this book is here to make the journey a little bit easier.

Don't worry, be happy. It's easier said than done! But science has shown that we can live a more joyful life-and quickly go from feeling miserable to marvelous-by changing our habits. This book investigates the latest breakthroughs in positive psychology and examines the most effective ways to increases a reader's sense of satisfaction with life. From exploring the benefits of the mind-body connection and the power of gratitude to the surprising ways that money, parenting and relationships can impact happiness, this publication will give readers the essential skills to finding peace-and make them appreciate the life they already have.