Name: 1-2-3 Magic Teen: Communicate, Connect, and Guide Your Teen to Adulthood
Brand: Raincoast Books
SKU: 70697
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1-2-3 Magic Teen: Communicate, Connect, and Guide Your Teen to Adulthood

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Help your teens grow into the very best versions of themselves!

From rule-breaking and risk-taking to defensive communication and disrespect, parenting a teenager can feel like modern warfare--but it doesn't have to be that way. In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, internationally renowned parenting expert Thomas W. Phelan explains how to better understand your teenager, which problems are not worth fighting over, and why your child's behavior likely matches the definition of a normal adolescent! With helpful, straightforward advice backed up by research and parent-tested strategies, 1-2-3 Magic Teen will help you establish a calmer, more respectful home and family life and show you how to guide your teenager into healthy, functional young adulthood.

- Learn the Language: Communicate with open and engaging language, and listen to your teenager the right way.
- Establish Expectations: Learn how to set limits while still encouraging independent decision-making and helping your child develop their emotional intelligence.
- Stay in Touch: Allow your teen to open up to you in more meaningful and inclusive ways through four simple connection building strategies.'
- Take Care of Yourself: Take time to maintain your own emotional well-being to avoid allowing your own anxieties and stresses to influence your children

You'll also find tools and advice tailored for the challenges of a teen lifestyle, including:
- Forgetting to do chores
- Absence in family outings
- Drop in grades
- Missed curfews
- Parties and drinking
- Work responsibilities

The author of the million-copy parenting bestseller 1-2-3 Magic applies his time-tested, trusted advice in this straightforward, encouraging guide that walks parents through the ups and downs of teen life, allowing them to help their kids gain confidence and push toward independence.

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12

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"Everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, 'That's one. That's two. That's three.' And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!" -- PopSugar Moms

Are you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to get your kids to behave without yelling? Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child, this parenting book can help you create a calm, happy home.

"Phelan's method has a proven track record of ending the negotiations and getting kids back on track...1-2-3 {Magic} is the gold standard of child discipline for good reason. " --Library Journal-STARRED

Since kids don't come with a manual, 1-2-3 Magic is the next best thing. Dr. Thomas Phelan has developed the #1 selling child discipline book in the country - a quick, simple, and scientifically proven way to parent that actually works!

Using his signature counting method, Dr. Phelan helps parents to quickly, calmly, and effectively stop behaviors like tantrums and meltdowns, whining and pouting, talking back, sibling rivalry and more in toddlers, preschoolers, and middle schoolers.

He guides parents through drama-free discipline methods that will help with:

Getting kids to listen Dealing with difficult/spirited children How to discipline a toddler What to do about sibling rivalry No drama when you discipline

Dr. Phelan also covers how you can easily establish positive routines with children ages 2 - 12 around:

Bedtime Dinnertime Homework Getting up and out in the morning and tips for strengthening your relationship with your kids

Millions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic to raise happier families and put the fun back into parenting, combining love and logic to make you a more peaceful parent with a happy kid.

"1-2-3 Magic simplifies everything I've read in other books, which makes it very easy to follow. Our home has become a much more positive place."--Real parent

"I was desperate for a change in my family dynamics. This book was the answer!" --Real parent

1-2-3 Magic is one of Healthline's Best Parenting Books of 2017, a 2016 Mom's Choice Award Winner, a 2016 National Parenting Product Award Winner and a 2016 Family Choice Award Winner.

1000 Things That Go

59597

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This large board book contains one thousand pictures of vehicles, with their names. Children need to add lots of words to their spoken vocabularly and this fantastic look-and-talk book will provide them with plenty of opportunities to do so. Each double-page spread shows a wonderful array of trucks, tractors, diggers, cranes, cars, trains, ships, planes and more.

Albert Einstein: A Graphic History of the Father of Modern Physics

74325

$15.99

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Albert Einstein, one of the world's greatest scientific minds, is profiled in an entertaining graphic novel! See how Albert went from being a young boy that might never talk to a future genius who triumphed over obstacles and became a success. Help older children learn about some of the most exciting men and women who have ever lived and present it in a way that they'll actually enjoy! Our Great Lives series is one of our entries in the growing field of nonfiction graphic books. Each book follows the lives of scientists, artists, and activists that made enormous contributions to the world. Following these people from their early childhood days right up until their most extraordinary achievements, kids will discover the many incredible ways that they have impacted our world. These books offer a wonderful way to engage reluctant readers--and create a lifelong reader instead.

Amazing Ants: A 4D Book

76550

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What makes an ant an ant? What are the coolest ants from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more. Smithsonian Little Entomologist feeds kids' natural curiousity about the little critters in their world to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Fans of augmented reality will love to march two by two beyond the printed page with up-close ant videos, accessible via the Capstone 4D app or on your web browser.

Be Kind

75074

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“Be Kind is a lovely reminder that every moment can be filled with a thoughtful act of kindness. This beautifully illustrated book gives fresh and meaningful ways that each child — and adult — can make our world a happier place and prove that KINDNESS MATTERS!” — Jill McManigal, cofounder & executive director, Kids for Peace and The Great Kindness Challenge

Beyond Magenta

72722

$16.99

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Big Book of Big Machines

59609

$16.95

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Big Book of Stars & Planets

67665

$18.95

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A thin board book. Now converted into a stylish hardback with thick paper. A big picture book with giant fold-out pages to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. Everything children need to know about the solar system, which is dispalyed on a huge double-gate fold. Makes a perfect gift which children will pore over for hours

Big Wipe-Clean Activity Book

57861

$14.95

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3 Years + .Contains lots of different activities for young children, including mazes, dot-to-dots and doodling .All on wipe-clean pages so the activities can be done again and again .A useful way to help practise pen control .Charmingly illustrated by Stacey Lamb .Wipe-clean pen provided

Brain Quest: Canada

74039

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This new and updated edition of Brain Quest Canada covers every aspect of Canadian history and culture in 1,000 questions and answers through seven categories: Notable Canadians, Geography, Arts, Science, Pre-1867, Post-1867, and This ’n’ That.

Test your knowledge on everything Canadian, from the First Nations to Sidney Crosby, including Sasquatch, Horseshoe Falls, the Great Lakes, caribou and grizzlies, Mounties, and of course, the Canadian Shield.

It's all about Canada, it's all about learning, and it's all about fun!!

Brain Quest: Kindergarten

51619

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Brain Quest is beloved by kids, trusted by parents, used and recommended by teachers. It's the curriculum-based, fast-paced, question-and-answer game that challenges kids on the stuff they need to know, when they need to know it. It's the brand that says "It's fun to be smart!" And it delivers. For the fourth edition every deck is thoroughly revised and includes 20 percent new material. The content aligns with national and state standards and is overseen by the Brain Quest Advisory Board, a panel of award-winning educators, each a recent state teacher-of-the-year award winner or a recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award. The covers and cards have a refreshed design, giving Brain Quest a cooler, updated look

Brain Quest: Pre-School

51621

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It's fun to be smart with Brain Quest card decks, packed with curriculum-based questions. Loved by kids and teacher approved, and featuring hundreds of curriculum-based exercises and games, Brain Quest card decks reinforce classroom learning with a fun, fast-paced game. Brain Quest Pre-School introduces kids aged 4-5 to learning in a smart, entertaining, and engaging way, covering counting, spelling, vocabulary building, and more. In a set of two fan-decks, Brain Quest Pre-School features hundreds of questions and answers to help kids know exactly what they need to know, when they need to know it. Featuring: Two full-color Q&A decks in a reusable flip-top storage box300 questions and answers covering counting, letters, colors, and more
Also available: Brain Quest Workbooks (Pre-school through 6th Grade) and Summer Workbooks (Pre-K through 4th-5th Grades). Brain Quest decks are: Aligned with common core state standardsVetted by award-winning teachersGreat to play with a friend or on your own--and great for travelNamed a Dr. Toy Best Classic Toy

Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up

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Filled with facts, tips, advice, and illustrations, BUNK 9’S GUIDE TO GROWING UP is the girl-powered puberty book you’ll actually want to read. Written in the voice of the counselors in training at the fictional Camp Silver Moon, it’s like having your best friend or older sister share everything there is to know about being comfortable in your changing body. From periods, bras, and hormones to nutrition, exercise, and sleep—to crushes, that first kiss, and ALL the feels—it’s the head-to-toe guide to not only surviving puberty but totally, 100% owning it!

GUARD THIS BOOK WITH YOUR LIFE AND USE ITS SECRETS WISELY.

Can Kids' Guide to Outdoor Fun

74076

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In this quintessential guide to summer activities, kids will learn the old-fashioned joys of creating their own fun!

Parents and kids alike will absolutely love this boredom-busting guide to outdoor and indoor summer fun! Filled with hundreds of ideas for games with friends, solo activities, DIY projects, recipes and fascinating fun facts, this book will teach kids just how much there is to do when the screens are turned off.

Kids will learn:

How to catch a fish
How to crack a code
How to master canoe strokes
How to make fresh lemonade (complete with an economics lesson about selling at a lemonade stand!)
How to put on a play
How to do rock art
How to make a tie-dyed shirt
Games for surviving car trips
And so much more!

Appealing to a wide range of ages, abilities, and timeframes, The Canadian Kid's Guide to Outdoor Fun will connect kids to the world around them and to one another. Some activities are classics, some will get them started on a new adventure, but each and every one is safe, easy, instant and requires virtually no adult intervention ― except to join in the fun, of course!

Canada 123

69823

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Canada ABC

66144

$14.99

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Canada Animals

73427

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Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls

58137

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Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (Medical consultant: Cara Natterson, MD.) You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the The Care & Keeping of You 2!

Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls

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This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you're going through.

Curious George Time For School

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Learn to tell time with Curious George using this 8x8 storybook featuring a fold-out clock. The fun and engaging text chronicles George's visit to kindergarten and the variety of activities he encounters throughout the day, such as storytime, playtime, and of course lunchtime! The sturdy fold-out page at the front of the book reveals a clock with movable plastic hands. Young readers can change the time as George moves from one adventure to the next!

Don't Call Me Special

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This unique picture book explores questions and concerns about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way. Younger children can find out about individual disabilities, special equipment that is available to help the disabled, and how people of all ages can deal with disabilities and live happy and full lives. Titles in this series for younger children explore emotional issues that boys and girls encounter as part of the growing-up process. Books are focused to appeal to kids of preschool through early school age. Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, A First Look At books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.

Everything I Know About Poop

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An absolute must-have for toilet-resistant kids.

Everything I Know About Poop gives parents an innovative and fun way to help their toddlers achieve toilet-training success, especially the stubborn ones. It uses a hilarious story and charming drawings to engage kids and help them understand, verbalize and accept that people need to poop, animals need to poop, we all need to poop! But it's not always easy.

Everyone knows how to make a nice poop!
And people who do not know, learn sooner or later.
If you poop raise your hand!
Our little brother poops...
Mom and Dad also poop.
Even grandma and Grandpa still poop!
A hippo poops.
With its tail spinning like a helicopter, it flings poop through the air.
Yuck! What a mess it makes!
Birds know how to poop.
Onto people, sometimes. (But not on me!)
Grandma has a cute puppy that poops anywhere on the street.
You have to pick it up, and throw it away. (The poop, not the dog.)
While our very proud cat, prefers to poop in his litter box.

What about me? What about you? How do we poop?

Kids will find this book hilarious and will commit it to memory.

Eyelike Stickers: Animals

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EyeLike Stickers are the freshest, most vibrant sticker books on the market with 400 high-quality photographic stickers in each book.

Eyelike Stickers: Baby Animals

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They’re reusable! The sticker book series that kids love has a new addition: EyeLike Stickers: Baby Animals.

Each book contains 400 full-color stickers that are amazingly detailed and lifelike in quality and are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” The books’ inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes—and then change them whenever they like.

Packed with roly-poly pandas, round little bunnies, sweet puppies, fuzzy owlets, and pink piglets, Baby Animals is pure, unadulterated cuteness on every page.

Eyelike Stickers: Bugs

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EyeLike Stickers are the freshest, most vibrant sticker books on the market with 400 high-quality photographic stickers in each book.

Eyelike Stickers: Dinosaurs

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They’re reusable! The sticker book series that kids love has a new addition: EyeLike Stickers: Dinosaurs.

Each book contains 400 full-color stickers that are amazingly detailed and lifelike in quality and are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” The books’ inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes—and then change them whenever they like.

Prehistoric species come to life in Dinosaurs, featuring the fearsome T-rex, tanklike triceratops, lumbering apatosaurus, and soaring pterodactyl.

Eyelike Stickers: Easter

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Perfect for the holiday where sitting down to decorate is a beloved ritual comes a new addition to the bestselling series with over 1 million copies in print. Packed with 400 full-color Easter- and spring-themed stickers, EyeLike Stickers: Easter belongs in every Easter basket and every crafter’s stash. The high-quality, photographic images are amazingly lifelike in color and detail. The durable, reusable stickers are designed to be stuck on and peeled off over and over again without losing adhesive.

Fuzzy chicks and bouncy bunnies. Jelly beans, springtime flowers, pretty painted eggs, and wobbly-legged lambs. Use them to decorate notebooks, cards, scrapbooks, crafts, party invitations or create a lively scene on the book’s inside covers—which double as a glossy illustrated background. Then change it up when the mood strikes.

Eyelike Stickers: Ocean

49530

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EyeLike Stickers are the freshest, most vibrant sticker books on the market with 400 high-quality photographic stickers in each book.

Eyelike Stickers: On the Farm

49529

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EyeLike Stickers are the freshest, most vibrant sticker books on the market with 400 high-quality photographic stickers in each book.

Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A Young Man's Voice from the Silence of Autism

75338

$19.95

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Fast Friends

76692

$8.99

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Every child has a voice — if we take the time to listen.

In this appealing, energetic picture book, two kids with different challenges and strengths find they are just what the other needs to navigate classroom life.

Tyson does everything fast — so fast he often disrupts the class. His teacher is always saying, “Too fast, Tyson!” And often he ends up playing all alone.

Suze, the new girl, is nonverbal with special needs. Sometimes her classmates don’t know what those needs are.

But Tyson understands. Taking the time to interpret her cues, Tyson forms a special friendship with Suze, and teaches his classmates what it means to listen and understand others.

Claudia Dávila’s bright, energetic art captures the joy of moving at your own speed and connecting with a friend who can ride alongside.

Feeling Better: A Kid's Book About Therapy

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$13.95

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Using a journal format, 12-year-old Maya chronicles her emotional ups and downs and describes the process of psychotherapy.

First 100 Animals

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In First 100 Animals, learn 100 new words associated with animals of all shapes and sizes! Packed with sturdy flaps to lift and tactile areas to touch, this is the perfect bookfor curious little ones to explore!

The carry-me handle is fun for little ones to hold and allows them to take their book with them wherever they go. A fantastic Interactive series with touch and feels and flaps to encourage children to learn their first words!

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First 100 Things That Go

65715

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In First 10 Things That Go, learn 100 new words associated with trucks, trains, and all things transportation! Packed with sturdy flaps to lift and tactile areas to touch, this is the perfect bookfor curious little ones to explore!

The carry-me handle is fun for little ones to hold and allows them to take their book with them wherever they go. A fantastic Interactive series with touch and feels and flaps to encourage children to learn their first words!

9780545903431