Cindy Fox era camarera, ahora es piloto; Peter Johnson era camionero, ahora es propietario de una granja; Tina Forbes era una artista en apuros, ahora goza de gran éxito; Alan Rizzo era editor, en la actualidad es el dueño de una librería. Lo que tienen e
Los juegos que los padres practican con sus hijos para ayudarlos a ser más felices hacen que los niños se sientan más inteligentes y seguros de sí mismos y estimulan su alegría natural. Al compartir con tu hijo las entretenidas actividades que ofrece este libro, estarás fomentando su autoestima y sentando firmemente las bases de su felicidad. A lo largo de sus treinta años como madre, educadora y especialista en terapia ocupacional, la autora ha recopilado esta colección de propuestas educativas que promueven la interacción entre padres e hijos sin necesidad de ninguna preparación o material especiales. La experiencia de jugar con tu hijo o con cualquier otro niño aportará alegría a tu vida. Este libro, adecuado para jugar con niños de dos a once años, se destacan los siguientes temas: · Cómo crear felicidad cada día · Cómo dejar atrás la rabia y las dudas · Cómo aprender a ser compasivos y a compartir lo bueno · Cómo superar la tristeza y el miedo · Cómo educar la propia actitud
Jugar con los hijos con las miras puestas en ayudarlos a ser más felices, aparte de estimular su alegría natural, hace que los niños crezcan sintiéndose más inteligentes y seguros de sí mismos. Al compartir con tu pequeño las entretenidas actividades que ofrece este libro, no te quepa duda de que estarás fomentando su autoestima y sentando unas bases firmes para su felicidad. Durante sus treinta años como educadora y especialista en terapia ocupacional, además de madre, Barbara Sher, ha reunido esta colección de propuestas educativas que promueven la interacción entre padres e hijos sin necesidad de preparación previa ni de materiales especiales. La experiencia de jugar con tu hijo aportará alegría a tu vida. Este libro, idóneo para jugar con niños de dos a once años, incluye, entre otros, los siguientes temas: Cómo crear felicidad cada día, cómo dejar atrás la rabia y las dudas, cómo aprender a ser compasivos y a compartir lo bueno, cómo superar la tristeza y el miedo y cómo educar la propia actitud.
Fun easy games for parents and teachers to play with kids of all ages Play is
increasingly recognized by neuroscientists and educators as a vital component
in brain development, academic success and learning social skills.
Features 'scanners', people who have many interests and need to do lots of different things. This book helps people understand that they do not have to focus on one thing, but they can love many different things and do them all. It shows how to accept and respect their nature, tackle the thorny issue of time, and how to find a great career.
Cindy Fox was a waitress. Now she's a pilot. Peter Johnson was a truck driver. Now he's a dairy farmer. Tina Forbes was a struggling artist. Now she's a successful one. Alan Rizzo was an editor. Now he's a bookstore owner.What they have in common--and what you can share--are Barbara Sher's effective strategies for making real changes in your life. This human, practical program puts your vague yearnings and dreams to work for you--with concrete results. You'll learn how to- Discover your strengths and skills- Turn your fears and negative feelings into positive tools- Diagram the path to your goal--and map out target dates for meeting it- Chart your progress--day by day- Create a support network of contacts and sources- Use a buddy system to keep you on track
An action-handbook for building children's self-esteem and self-confidence
This treasury of easy original games turns up the joy level in children's
lives - a wonderful key to their emotional health. Like the author's highly
successful Self-Esteem Games, this entertaining book promotes self-expression,
self-acceptance, and imagination.
Don't know what to do with your life? Drawn to so many things that you can't choose just one? New York Times best-selling author Barbara Sher has the answer--do EVERYTHING!With her popular career counseling sessions, motivational speeches, workshops, and television specials, Barbara Sher has become famous for her extraordinary ability to help people define and achieve their goals. What Sher has discovered is that some individuals simply cannot, and should not, decide on a single path; they are genetically wired to pursue many areas. Sher calls them "Scanners"--people whose unique type of mind does not zero in on a single interest but rather scans the horizon, eager to explore everything they see.In this groundbreaking book, readers will learn:• what's behind their "hit and run" obsessions• when (and how) to finish what they start• how to do everything they love• what type of Scanner they are (and which tools they need to do their very best work)
If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games , you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care. Developed by Barbara Sher―parent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational therapist―these activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives.
No matter how long it's been since you've dreamed it...No matter how "unrealistic" it seems...Your impossible dream may not be impossible anymore.If you've been waiting for a job that rewards you with more than a paycheck...or for the perfect moment to take that "long-lost" dream off hold...it's time to stop waiting and start creating a life you can truly love!In this life altering follow-up to the sensational New York Times Bestseller I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was, Barbara Sher shows you how to break free from a career that doesn't cut it...tailor-make a meaningful, rewarding life to your personal specifications...and create a foundation for a success that's strong enough to support your heart's desire. With wisdom and warm reassurance, this step-by-step guide to personal and professional fulfillment teaches you the practical strategies you need to make your "impossible" dreams possible, reachable, and real.How to use "outcome thinking" to plot a positive path to your lifelong goalWhat your favorite childhood pastimes tell you about what it takes to be a happy adultHow to use your natural curiosity, talents, and resources to turn your thinking--and your luck--aroundWhy one-size careers do NOT fit allFoolproof techniques for leaping over the hurdles between you and your dreamHow to do what you love and love what you do for the rest of your life!1997).