Dent, Maggie (97 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is one of the most affordable, concise self-help books on the market. From the world of ducks, Maggie Dent draws some simple life wisdom for busy people, nudging readers to see how some things in life can be changed for the better. Black Duck Wisdom is a light-hearted yet insightful read, and the best part is it can be read in one sitting in the smallest room in the house. Simple life wisdoms for people too busy to read the big self-help books. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Every parent wants their child to grow up happy, healthy, strong, kind and resilient. This pocket book aims to guide parents in their everyday decision-making to raise kids who are just that. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Kitchen cupboards are places of wonder and delight. Imagine, then, being a little one and having your very own plastics cupboard, full of things to bang and bake and sort and stack. How cool would that be? For one lucky kid, it is like a new adventure every day. My Cool Plastics Cupboard is parenting author Maggie Dents first picture book and is illustrated by Linda True-Arrow. It is a beautiful read for children 4 and under, and aims to remind parents everywhere that children dont necessary need expensive toys and gadgets and gizmos to be happy. Wonder and delight can be found in the most ordinary things. Maggie Dent is an Australian parenting author, educator and resilience specialist who advocates for the healthy, common-sense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. A mother of four boys, a very grateful grandmother and the author of seven books, Maggie is a positive, passionate voice for children of all ages. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the chaos of everyday life, it is easy to forget the simple things that can help us to breathe more easily, love more enthusiastically and live more joyfully. Author, educator and resilience specialist Maggie Dent knows sometimes we find our greatest teachers where we least expect them in this case perhaps quietly curled up on the couch beside us, or chomping on a large bone in the back yard. A Dogs Life Wisdoms is a humorous, insightful and poignant look at living a meaningful life through the eyes of a very wise dog. It contains 21 succinct wisdoms that remind us how to be in the world, how to laugh and how to land on all fours when life tries to knock us flat. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: Very Good. Good shape with typical wear. Pages are unmarked and sharp. paperback Used - Very Good Ships fast! 2023Reprint.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Silence and stillness does have a magic to it. It doesnt matter where you find it in your home, your workplace or your classroom. However in our fast-paced world it is getting harder and harder to find. In this book, Maggie Dent explores the cognitive and emotional benefits of silence and stillness, demonstrating how crucial it is for children as well as adults, and details methods for creating it in your home or classroom. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Softcover (Stiff Card). Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Self Help & Motivation; Parenting & Childcare. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780975845615. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 23619: Storage For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Maggie is earthy and real, full of love and knowledge, especially on raising sons. Steve BiddulphIf we can see the world through boys eyes a little better, we will make different choices in the way we mother them and we will find them less confusing, and love them more deeplyMothers of sons are worried about raising their boys in a world where negative images of masculinity are front and centre of our media, almost every day. Not only that, but statistically our boys are still struggling in many ways.Even though we live in a time where we recognise that nothing in gender is fixed, it remains a fact that the influence of a mother on her son is massive.A mother of four sons herself, Maggie Dent draws on her personal experience and over four decades work as a teacher, counsellor and now author and speaker to help build understanding, empathy and compassion for our boys.Maggie shares her five key secrets that every mum needs to know, and uses the voices of men she has worked with and surveyed to reveal what really matters in a boys relationship with his mother and other mother figures.Maggie is one of Australias most popular parenting educators and her seminars about boys have sold out all across Australia and in the UK. She is finally sharing her insights, her reflections, and (as always) her humour around mothering boys in this book that will help you be the mum your son needs you to be. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How much screen time should you let your children have? How and when do you talk about sex? What can you do when your kid throws a tantrum? Why should you let your children just play? Maggie Dent, queen of common-sense parenting, has answers to your real-world parenting dilemmas. Focusing on the most engaged-with topics from her popular ABC Parental As Anything podcast, Maggie tells us what the experts have to say, relates the experiences of other parents, and offers her own reassuring guidance to provide practical solutions to the challenges parents and caregivers face today. This book will give you the means to be the parent you'd like to be, and help you in your quest to raise happy, healthy, thriving, resilient children. A common-sense guide to raising happy, healthy kids - from toddlers to tweens Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'I love Maggie's style. Quite simply, when she talks, we should listen.' Hamish Blake'A masterpiece . this book is the answer we've been waiting for.' Dr Vanessa LapointeAustralia's favourite parenting expert on how to understand and help our teens so they can thrive.Adolescence has always been a time of huge transformation, but today's teens deal with challenges that parents may never have imagined.An increasingly digital world filled with social media, gaming and harmful content, along with changing cultural norms, has intensified the pressure to excel and 'fit in' - leading to heightened levels of stress, anxiety and depression.Maggie Dent, Australia's queen of common-sense parenting, believes that teens can handle these pressures with resilience and strength when they are supported by stable, loving connections with family, teachers and other caring adults.Drawing on up-to-date research, a survey of modern teens and her own experiences as a teacher, counsellor and mother, and her memories of being a teen, Maggie provides clear and compassionate 'what to do' advice for some of the most difficult, sensitive topics - such as technology use, sex, drugs and alcohol, dropped school grades, mental health and identity - and shows us how we can provide a safe and supportive environment for all our teens.Help Me Help My Teen is a reassuring, practical guide for parents to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. It is easy in our fast-paced, competitive, consumer-driven world to forget that children are not mini-adults, projects to be managed or problems to be solved. This common-sense guide to parenting and caring for children under eight, reminds us that a childs development cannot be rushed, or crudely measured again milestones. It takes an entire childhood to grow and there is no perfect when it comes to parenting. In her informed, heartfelt way, popular Australian parenting author Maggie Dent takes a comprehensive look at the 9 Things that truly matter in raising children, and why they matter so much. She uses the metaphor of a wise aunty, Wilma a voice of ancient wisdom that seems to be disappearing amidst the chaos. With passion, warmth and humour, Maggie draws on current research and her extensive experience as an educator, counsellor and mother of four to guide parents and caregivers in their endless decision-making, to raise children who are happy, healthy, strong, kind and resilient. This common-sense guide to parenting, reminds us that a child's development cannot be rushed, or crudely measured again milestones. In her informed, heartfelt way, popular Australian parenting author Maggie Dent takes a comprehensive look at the 9 Things that truly matter in raising children, and why they matter so much. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 224p, a Fine - as new hardback (with covered boards as shown in the Abe stock photo, so no dustwrapper called for) [0415258197]. A book in the series 'Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies'.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The cover has a little wear. The top-page edges have a felt-tip pen mark. 176 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 7"-8" Tall (177-203mm).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Hardly used.

Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.