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Parrot Parenting

Author : Carol Frischmann

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 433 pages

File Size : 20,78 MB

Release : 2014-10-21

Category : Pets

ISBN : 1620081792

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From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Parakeets, conures, cockatiels, lories—the parrot family consists of the most popular pet birds, each offering keepers their unique characteristics and exotic beauty as well as their specific requirements. Bird expert and author, Carol Frishmann has written a must-have book for every parrot parent-to-be, an all-in-one guide that will remain indispensable in every bird home, regardless of the size, trainability, or personality of the feathered child. More than a selection guide, Parenting a Parrot offers all the information owners need to know about feeding, caring for, and training their chosen parrot. Though both good talkers, the eclectus parrot may be quieter than the cockatoo, but he’s not nearly as cuddly. Parenting a Parrot tells owners what to expect from their parrots and how to get the most out of their avian companions. INSIDE THIS BOOK: Finding and purchasing the ideal parrot Descriptions and needs of the most popular twenty parrot species Comprehensive positive-reinforcement-based training chapter, including trick training, talking, and training a flighted bird Living with a parrot, including establishing daily routine, socializing, housing, home safety, and cleanliness The parrot’s meal plan: diets, organic and natural options, and special needs Understanding parrot behavior, enrichment strategies, and problem solving Grooming, health care, first aid, and senior care Parenting tips highlighted in sidebars in each chapter Lists of recommendations for best talkers, quietest species, trick experts, beginner’s birds, etc. Includes detailed species descriptions of these parrots: African Greys Amazons Bourke’s Parkeets Caiques Cockatiels Cockatoos Conures Eclectus Lineolated Parakeets Lories and Lorikeets Lovebirds Macaws Parakeets/Budgies Parrotlets Pionus Psittaculas Quaker Parakeets Senegals and Other Poicephalus Plus: Brotogeris, Great-Bills, Kakarikis, Rosellas, Hawk-Headed Parrots, Vasa Parrots



Parenting Outside the Lines

Author : Meghan Leahy

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 32,12 MB

Release : 2022-02-08

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0593421426

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No-nonsense, sanity-saving insights from the Washington Post on Parenting columnist--for anyone who's drowning in parental pressure and advice that doesn't work. Ever feel overwhelmed by the stress and perfectionism of our overparenting culture--and at the same time, still look for solutions to ease the struggles of everyday family life? Parenting coach and Washington Post columnist Meghan Leahy feels your pain. Like her clients and readers, she grew weary of the endless "shoulds" of modern parenting--along with the simplistic rules and advice that often hurt more than help. Filled with insights based on child development and hard-won lessons in the trenches, this honest guide presents a new approach, offering permission to practice imperfect parenting with a strong dose of common sense, empathy, and laughter. You'll gain perspective on trusting your gut, picking your battles, and when to question what's "normal" (as opposed to what works best for your child). Forget impossible standards and dogma, and serving organic salmon to four-year-olds. Forget helicopters, tiger moms, and being "mindful" in the middle of a meltdown (your child's or your own). Instead, discover relatable insights for staying connected to your child and true to the parent you want to be (and already are).



The Parrot Tico Tango

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Publisher : Barefoot Books

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 20,53 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Avarice

ISBN : 1905236115

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Book Description

The parrot Tico Tango had a round, yellow mango, when he saw Marina munch on a green grape bunch. And Tico Tango knew that he had to have it too, so he snatched it!



Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird

Author : Stephanie Spinner

Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 14,93 MB

Release : 2012-10-09

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0307975673

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In 1977, graduate student Irene Pepperberg walked into a pet store and bought a year-old African grey parrot. Because she was going to study him, she decided to call him Alex--short for Avian Learning EXperiment. At that time, most scientists thought that the bigger the brain, the smarter the creature; they studied great apes and dolphins. African greys, with their walnut-sized "birdbrains," were pretty much ignored--until Alex. His intelligence surprised everyone, including Irene. He learned to count, add, and subtract; to recognize shapes, sizes, and colors; and to speak, and understand, hundreds of words. These were things no other animal could do. Alex wasn't supposed to have the brainpower to do them, either. But he did them anyway. Accompanied by Meilo So's stunning illustrations, Alex and Irene's story is one of groundbreaking discoveries about animal intelligence, hard work, and the loving bonds of a unique friendship.



The Parent You Want to Be

Author : Les and Leslie Parrott

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 213 pages

File Size : 18,61 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0310272459

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Book Description

When it comes to parenting, who people are is more important than what they do, according to the authors, who show readers how to select their top four of five intentional traits and pass them along to their children.



Memoirs of a Parrot

Author : Devin Scillian

Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 14,81 MB

Release : 2016-05-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1634709241

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Join a brilliant, but stubborn, parrot as he endures the banality of the pet store before being purchased by an equally insufferable young man. But while things between parrot and owner get off to a rocky start, the delights of having a pet (or human) bring them both around in the end. From author Devin Scillian and illustrator Tim Bowers of the Memoirs series, this is sure to please fans new and old.



How to Give Your Child a Lifelong Love of Reading

Author : Alex Johnson

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,8 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Books and reading

ISBN : 9780712353854

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How do you create an active reader? Why is reading good for creativity? Why is it vital for teaching the next generation resilience and positive mental health? In the digital age of never-ending screen time you could argue that the power of books has diminished. But while screens have changed the act of reading, Alex Johnson believes reading is even more important, and that people value books more than ever. This is visible in the sales of printed special editions, the revival in reading aloud, the increased interest in poetry anthologies and the rescuing of 'lost words' from obscurity. But the problem is: with so many competing distractions, which are the best books for children to read and how can we access them? How do we get children to start reading? And how can we encourage them to be curious? How can we encourage their reading and maintain their interest? In this book of practical advice, Alex Johnson brings his tremendous enthusiasm and informed passion to answer these questions, and many more, to ensure a new generation of bookworms are whisked away to new worlds and essential discoveries. --



Parenting Your Child

Author : Awais Asagar Hashmi

Publisher : Young Writers

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 41,14 MB

Release : 2021-11-30

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 9381902909

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Book Description

We, as parents, want our children to be the best. We want them to behave properly, respect elders, be good in study, be genius and so and so. The list of our expectations goes on. But we often forget how to achieve all these expectation; we need to put our best. We need to show them the right way. It is very interesting, there is no need of large infrastructure like school building and another resources, there is need only your attention about your children’s personality development. This book helps you greatly to your children personality development, there are many small and quick activities which are more helpful to develop your children as a smart figure. This book is also more important for those people who are worried about fall down of new generation. This book gives an opportunity to you to form your children good citizen of nation, world and for all humanity. It makes your children to bright their future and makes them more acceptability in neighbour and society of around you. There are given many activities and ways to carve your children personality but you can take it easy as you and your children choice.



Parrot

Author : Paul Carter

Publisher : Reaktion Books

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 12,90 MB

Release : 2006-03-01

Category : Pets

ISBN : 1861894953

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One of the more nonconformist figures in the animal kingdom, the parrot is linked to humans by its ability to speak—a trait many have found unsettling, though this discomfort is offset by its gorgeous plumage, which makes it one of the most popular members of the avian family. Unlike previous studies that have treated parrots as simply a curious oddity, Paul Carter offers here in Parrot a thoughtful yet spirited consideration of the natural and cultural history of parrots, discussing parrot portraiture, the role and significance of parrots' mimicry in human culture, and parrot conservation, as well the parrot's role in literature, folklore and mythology, film, and television worldwide. Parrot takes three different approaches to the squawker: the first section, "Parrotics," examines the historical, cultural, and scientific classification of parrots; "Parroternalia," the second part, looks at the association of parrots with the different languages, ages, tastes, and dreams of society; and, finally, "Parrotology" investigates what the mimicry of parrots reveals about our own systems of communication. Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, this volume takes readers beyond pirates and "Polly wants a cracker" to a new kind of animal history, one conscious of the critical and ironic mirror parrots hold up to human society.



Hopeful Parenting

Author : David Jeremiah

Publisher : David C Cook

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 45,39 MB

Release : 2013-06-25

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0781409535

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The wisdom you need from the pastor you love. Parenting is far from easy. From first steps to first dates, parenthood is filled with unique challenges. Yet there is no greater joy than nurturing one of God's most precious gifts. New York Times best-selling author David Jeremiah presents a heartwarming look at adventures in parenting. Drawing from his own rich journey through fatherhood, Pastor David Jeremiah shares wit and wisdom on raising children in an unpredictable world. Each insightful chapter features timeless truths from God's Word, offering encouragement for the road ahead. Be refreshed. Be challenged. Be inspired to build a rich and deep legacy of faith for your family.