New Releases by Laura A. Jana

Help young learners thrive in an AI-powered world with this practical guide to building essential human skills-curiosity, collaboration, adaptability, and more-through joyful, brain-building moments in the early childhood classroom.

Meet Joey, an amazing 3-year-old kangaroo who is very excited about all that he can do now that he is three. Joey doesn''t know it, but these amazing things are called developmental milestones, and they''re a very important part of each child''s growth. Parents, this book for children ages 2-4 will show you what to look for as your child grows and develops.

Ben shu yi da liang de you er zao qi fa zhan yan jiu he dui 21 shi ji she hui de shen ru fen xi wei ji chu,Xiang fu mu men chan ming le 5 sui qian de jia ting jiao yu dui hai zi shi ying wei lai sheng huo de zhong yao yi yi.Shu zhong ti chu le hai zi zai 21 shi ji she hui sheng huo zhong qu de cheng gong bi xu ju bei de 7 da he xin ji neng"wo""wo men""wei shen me""nei qu li""yao bai""dan xing"he"jia ru",Dui mei ge ji neng de zhong yao jia zhi,5 sui qian de fa zhan jie duan yi ji pei yang fang fa zuo le ju ti de jie shao,Bang zhu fu mu men pei yang chu jian kang,Kuai le,Chong man huo li he chuang zao li de hai zi.

Kindergarten represents a big jump into the unknown that, while exciting, can also cause nervous anticipation for everyone involved. The good news is that it doesn''t have to be scary! Today''s complex, technology-driven world is changing rapidly. As it does, what our children need to know when they enter kindergarten is changing as well, requiring a new and improved set of school-readiness skills called "QI Skills" (pronounced key) that will give them the foundation and confidence to succeed. In this fun and engaging story, bestselling authors Julia Cook and Laura A. Jana bring to life for children, parents and educators the important connection that exists between everyday behaviors and the development of valuable, 21st century life-skills during early childhood. This book includes creative, practical tips to help readers implement these skills at home and in the classroom. Follow Roo as he figures out how to use and apply his amazing QI Skills: ME, WE, WHY, WILL, WIGGLE, WOBBLE and WHAT IF! I love to move around and explore, so my favorite skill is WIGGLE I can jump into things, and reach for the stars, and bend and stretch and jiggle! With a backpack full of "super cool" skills and a head full of questions, Roo is excited to jump into kindergarten, and your children will be too!

What if, despite the best of intentions, we are raising our children to succeed in a world that no longer exists? The Toddler Brain helps parents recognize the connection that exists between their own parenting behaviors and their child''s ability to acquire valuable twenty-first-century skills. Dr. Laura A. Jana draws on studies and stories from pediatrics, neuroscience, social science, and childcare, as well as the world of business and innovation to show parents how to equip their children with seven key skills. Dr. Jana explores the importance of play and curiosity, imagination and empathy, and strategically strengthening children''s neural connections in their first five years.

Bring peas and harmony to the family table with Food Fights, 2nd edition! Knowing what to feed children is one thing. Getting them to eat it is quite another! In Food Fights, 2nd edition, the authors tastefully blend the science of nutrition and pediatrics with the practical insights of parents who have been in your shoes―offering simple solutions for your daily nutritional challenges. Whether you''ve got an infant, toddler, or young child, Food Fights promises entertaining, reality-based advice on: ▪ How to pick your battles (and arm yourself accordingly) ▪ Whining and dining, throwing food, and other dietary distractions ▪ Heaping helpings, TV dinners, fast food, and other nutritional minefields ▪ Eating out, grocery shopping, and travel ▪ The 5-second rule ▪ Drinking and dozing, juice, soda pop, and other classic drinking problems ▪ Sick kids, vitamins, body weight, allergies, constipation, spitting up...and so much more! This revised second edition also includes new chapters on healthy breakfasts, what''s lacking in snacking, and supermarket sanity, and serves up important guidance on making sense of package labels and choosing foods wisely. Add the cornucopia of resources such as recipes for success, a nutrient primer, and phone apps that help families stay on a tech-savvy track to good nutrition and this new and improved edition of Food Fights is guaranteed to leave you satisfied.

Meet Stanley...an energetic three-year-old who has not quite mastered using the potty. Stanley is way too busy playing to stop having fun. He would rather hop, skip and wiggle than get the job done. Then Stanley learns a new game called You and Me Against the PEE...and Me and You Against the POOP! Armed with a powerful secret for potty-training success and eager to play, Stanley proudly transforms into a Potty Expert. This fun and colorfully illustrated book will turn all kids into Potty Experts while providing grown-ups with an important reminder that potty learning can and should be a team effort.

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Meet Melvin, the lovable tooth. Through Melvin''s view of the world, this book encourages children in a fun-loving, unique way to actually want to brush their teeth. By promoting brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist, Melvin shows readers young and old how to make sure they will have happy teeth and healthy smiles that will last them a lifetime!

''Voltando para casa com o seu bebê'' oferece conselhos testados pelos pais e aprovados pelos pediatras e abrange todos os assuntos que você precisa conhecer ao se preparar para os primeiros meses de vida do bebê. Escrito por duas autoras que, além de mães, são pediatras, o livro aborda, com riqueza de detalhes e em muitos casos com ilustrações passo a passo, desde as características físicas do bebê até questões de saúde, alimentação, sono, troca de fraldas, troca de roupas, viagens, doenças mais comuns e muito mais!

Written in a compassionate yet authoritative tone by two moms who are also pediatricians, this comprehensive guide covers a wealth of topics that often prove daunting in the first eight weeks of a child''s life.