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How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The five-year old who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? Well, parenting experts Joanna Faber and Julie King have the answers, and are here to help.Part of the internationally bestselling How to Talk... parenting series, this user-friendly guide gives insights and tried-and-tested strategies to navigate the everyday challenges of life with children ages 2-7, showing you how to put them into practice in real-life scenarios. Whether you want to learn how to understand and handle your children's emotions, give effective praise, engage cooperation in the common areas of daily - and nightly - conflict, or address the special needs of children with autism and sensory issues, this accessible book is filled with top tips, relatable stories and forward-thinking techniques designed to transform how you parent your children.

Keep warm while looking your best with these modern crocheted hat designs! They are fast and fun to crochet in gorgeous yarns. Make a bunch in your favourite colours, and you'll have a hat to match whatever you wear. A variety of stitch patterns keep the work interesting, and detailed instructions ensure you know exactly how to work each stitch.

Keep warm while looking your best with these quick and easy crocheted hat designs!Whether you prefer a slouchy hat, a beanie, or the author's favourite hybrid, the slouchy-beanie, you are sure to find a favourite in these 14 unique and colourful patterns. Make several in a variety of hues, and you'll have a hat to match whatever you wear. These hats make great gifts for friends and family too. The range of stitch patterns keep the work interesting, and detailed instructions ensure success.

Tempted to start painting but not sure where to start? Learn how to paint beautiful watercolour flowers using just 3 colours, 3 brushes, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad.This book will build your skills through easy exercises, starting from the simplest of tulips and working up to a stunning rose. Clear advice and step-by-step photography will show you exactly what to do at each stage. No drawing necessary – you can simply trace and transfer the basic drawings from the finished paintings, which are shown at full size. Colours used: cadmium yellow pale, ultramarine blue and permanent rose.Brushes used: Round brushes size 10 (Large),  size 8 (Medium), and a size 4 (Small).

Learn to paint colourful watercolours using only three colours in this collection of projects, tips and techniques from the innovative Take Three Colours series.Each of the 25 projects explores a variety of watercolour techniques and walks the reader through a sequence of clear steps using a selection of three pure colours and their many mixes, and only three brushes to complete the work.Project themes include landscapes, seascapes, flowers, mountains, lakes and rivers and snow scenes. There is also a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book, exploring some of the most commonly used terms and techniques featured in the book.

This inspiring book has been reimagined as part of the accessible Anyone Can Paint series. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist you will be amazed at how quickly you can produce beautiful paintings following the clear, straightforward written and visual steps. The outlines for each of the six projects appear at the end of the book for you to trace, transfer and customize so you can start to paint impressive floral compositions straight away.Written by professional artist and tutor Julie King, this guide features a short but inclusive ‘what you need’ section, enabling you to gather together the paints, brushes, and basic equipment required before you start painting. Additionally, the book provides some brief guidance on general techniques, such as how to hold the brush, how to add water to your paint, and how to mix your colours to achieve the perfect petal hue.The six stunning step-by-step projects that follow build in difficulty as you work through the book, introducing new techniques as they are used and incorporating numerous handy hints and tips from the author to help you progress on your painting journey.Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Flowers (9781782216261).