Bøger af Karen Murphy

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Wry, wise, and full of hope and possibility, Wisdom Jibber-Jabber: Graduation Edition takes the sting out of that question for people on the threshold of adulthood, and even for folks already a few steps into it. Because we all need a little help figuring out how to get from here to there, and maybe even where "there" is.

Karen Murphy navigates the depths and shallows of the human condition with warmth, humor, and insight. Sure, she explores the meaning of life and the impact of nature on the psyche. What poet doesn't? But she also addresses often overlooked topics like doing the kids' laundry and providing tech support for aging parents. Her investigations into the beauty of nature, the mystery of life, and the power of the human spirit will leave you saying Wow, That's a Lot of Poetry.

Fair warning: this poetry does not rhyme.

Karen's work, according to her mother, compares favorably to real poetry.

Learning to swim can be agony for a kid. Formal swimming lessons are designed to churn kids through a system that makes it look like they're making progress while leaving them lacking some basic skills and having zero fun. It doesn't have to be that way. This comprehensive step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to know to teach your kids to swim, on your schedule and for the cost of less than one formal lesson-in a way that will be fun for everyone. Whether you're teaching your kids to swim all by yourself or want to do everything you can to support formal lessons, Teach Your Kids to Swim lets you leverage your advantages as a parent to make your kids' learning experience effective and fun.

This amazing book by a mom who raised a child with ADHD will show you, in simple practical ways, how to raise your ADHD child to be successful in all areas of life. Whether your child is of the hyperactive, inattentive or combination type, this book is for you! The author shares her successes, failures, mistakes and victories in a way that is relatable to every parent that has one of these awesome kids. Does your child suffer from any of these - problems with academics, impromptu tantrums, getting in trouble at school, unable to finish a task you've asked him or her to do, few or no friends? This is heartbreaking and difficult for you and your child, but there are solutions. Written in easy to understand "layman's" language, you will receive step by step help in working with your child's school, helping with homework, nurturing special gifts, instilling self- confidence, improving social skills and more. Plus 10 surprising "Key" concepts embedded throughout the book that you must know to be the most effective parent you can be!

Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--University College, Dublin, 2010.