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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...
4) Loving Lucy
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Life took her to unexpected places. Love brought her home.
When UNICEF worker, Lucy McCarthy, returns to her hometown of Mundarrah, Australia, for her father's funeral she is confronted with a shocking secret that changes her life.
When old high school boyfriend and successful businessman, Flynn Pedersen, supports her while she sorts it out, their old attraction is rekindled.
But knowing Lucy's commitment to her work with children overseas, Flynn...
5) Sardines
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"Nothing's been the same since Lucas's older brother died. After the accident, Lucas's mom disappeared without any warning, and his dad is struggling to cope. Lucas is pretty much alone--except for the other kids he meets at his middle school's aftercareprogram. There's Cat, the star athlete; Robbie, the goofball; Anna, the popular girl; and Finn, the mysterious new kid. Between games of Sardines, a reverse hide-and-seek, the kids realize that each...
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Be the best babysitter in town! This handbook is the ultimate babysitter's helper, and a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the job.
How can a babysitter entertain a fidgety kid, lull a toddler to sleep, or comfort a child who's feeling sad or upset? From finding clients and snagging the job to dealing with emergencies and accidents, “The Babysitter's Survival Guide” has all the advice you'll need. This fully revised edition includes updated...
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You got the job-but do you have the language?
When English is not your first language, being a nanny or au pair to English-speaking children and families can be quite a challenge.
This self-study guide provides English language instruction and practice so you can master skills specific to jobs in childcare. Learn vocabulary and phrases to deal with
• communication with parents
• discipline and sibling rivalry
• homework help
• food
• health/safety
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9) 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.
10) Child Care
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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.
11) 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...
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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...
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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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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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C'est le moment de prendre le pouls de la réalité ! Vous êtes maintenant engagé dans votre voyage parental depuis quatre mois au moins, et les complexités de la formation de l'enfant commencent à se multiplier. À mesure que votre bébé grandit physiquement, son esprit s'adapte et s'éveille à de nouvelles images, à de nouveaux sons et à de nouvelles sensations. Il peut maintenant interagir avec son univers matériel avec une plus grande...
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Aviso de tormenta: cuando llega el niño, la vida conyugal no siempre es un largo río tranquilo. Después de convertirse en padre y madre y tener nuevas obligaciones y responsabilidades, la pareja se pregunta cómo «triunfar» en su cometido. Este libro les ayudará a: • conciliar trabajo y vida familiar, • proteger la vida de pareja y conservar a los amigos, • cómo soportar el peso de la rutina, • aceptar la ambivalencia de los sentimientos,...
17) And Nanny Makes Three: Mothers and Nannies Tell the Truth About Work, Love, Money, and Each Other
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From the playground to the playroom, mothers and nannies are engaged in a relationship like no other — they are sometimes co-parents and comrades, often confidants, and much more than employer and employee. It is a complex relationship that touches on issues of love, trust, and money. It can be a wonderful collaboration between two women who care for the same child or it can be a difficult situation with unfulfilled expectations on both sides.
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Choosing the right childcare program can be a challenge. You want to make sure your son or daughter is receiving quality care and is in a safe environment that best matches your expectations and parenting style. How do you know if your provider is operating legally?
Daycare Days for Parents was written to answer questions that parents are shy about asking or aren't sure they should ask. Find out the pros and cons of licensed and unlicensed family...
19) Entrenamiento del sueño para niños pequeños: La guía definitiva para conseguir que sus hijos se q
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Si desea restituir el sueño reparador que su familia merece, siga leyendo... Acaba de descubrir el libro de Entrenamiento del sueño para niños pequeños: La guía definitiva para conseguir que sus hijos se duerman rápidamente y duerman toda la noche. Se trata de un libro detallado e informativo escrito especialmente para los padres y cuidadores que quieren empezar a entrenar a sus hijos con el fin de que duerman correctamente. ¿Es usted un padre...
20) Happy Parenting: The Ultimate Guide to Smart and Happy Parenting, Learn about How to Raise Happy
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Happy Parenting: The Ultimate Guide to Smart and Happy Parenting, Learn about How to Raise Happy and Responsible Children in the 21st Century
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world but it is certainly the most rewarding of all. And as parents, we all want to make sure we're doing a great job of raising our kids to make sure they would be happy and successful in life. There have been many debates about which parenting philosophy is...
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