Parenting School

Whether your child is already in the Montessori world or they are in the traditional schooling system, you can turn your home into a source of learning, creativity, and independence. This book is here to provide you with the theoretical framework and the practical knowledge you need to help your child excel academically, target behavioral issues, and work with (instead of against) their individual strengths.

En una época en la que los procesos de evaluación se estandarizan, las escuelas pasan por momentos difíciles y tanto estudiantes como educadores sufren una presión enorme, Robinson nos ofrece soluciones prácticas para terminar con el caduco sistema educativo actual heredado de la Revolución Industrial.

Each year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in the end-of-school exams. This can lead to students feeling extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. In this all-new and completely revised edition of the best-selling Surviving Year 12, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Australia's leading adolescent psychologist, gives advice to parents on how they can help their child cope with the pressure, work smarter and actually enjoy their final years of school.

Today's children will be an unprecedented global force - are they ready? The Next Generation maps out the world of possibilities ahead for today's young people, and reveals the skills and habits they'll need to take full advantage of their unique futures. This book explores the evolution of "coming of age" in a world where teens are already an entrepreneurial force, and shows you how to instill the talent, skills and instincts today's children will need to make the most of their future.

How to grow a gold tooth. A lesson learned by crafty little donkeys. A happy bird family returns to nest. The mystery of the disappearing woodpile. The last Grizzly Bear. A Sunday morning spent chasing rabbits. Making handmade ice cream in the middle of Mexico. And the year that Christmas didn't come. Grandpa shares these and many more stories that delight children's imaginations with laughter, mystery, surprise, and sometimes even a little sadness.

Are you overwhelmed, or tired of feeling self-blame about not knowing how to best help your child deal with ADHD? You are not alone. Many parents need more tools in their toolbox in order to help their child navigate school, home and social life with a diagnosis of ADHD. This book gives you actionable strategies and supports you can use today to help stop the self-blame and build your child's self-esteem in the process.

El periodo de 6 a 12 años es capital en el desarrollo de la autoestima infantil. No hay una formula magica que asegure que un niño tendra una buena autoestima a lo largo de su vida. Este libro propone a los padres un camino simple a seguir para lograr este objetivo. Asi, a traves del acercamiento con su hijo, de reconocer sus cualidades y capacidades, de tratarlo con consideracion y respeto, lo llevaran a cosechar sus propios exitos.

In this book, we discuss the parental role, and discover the foundation on which a healthy parent-child relationship should be built. We uncover the realities of relating with your children as BFFs, and discover why it can become quite a prevalent challenge for good parenting.

In this inspirational chronicle, entrepreneur Cody Lowry shares how the events in his life led him to become a motivational force in the lives of others. He'll share how being raised by a single mother prepared him for an extraordinary life. His odd job stories will demonstrate how reinvention is always possible. And with his marvelous storytelling technique, Cody will encourage listeners to look at their lives differently. Through humorous, real-life stories, he'll arm them with a new definition of the word "schmooze" that will empower them to unleash their full potential.

You’ve achieved your dream of becoming a teacher. Now it’s time to thrive in your academic environment. Fostering positive relationships within schools can be more complex than teachers expect. For instance, how do you manage a challenging parent or communicate with a struggling child? What about developing a healthy relationship with your school principal? Building Productive Relationships in a Secondary School Environment breaks down all those potentially tricky situations and explains how to handle them professionally.

There's nothing worse than going into something blindfolded and clueless about what to expect, and raising a child is no different. The anxiety, tension, and self-doubt can be overwhelming, but when you have the info in your hands, you'll be more relaxed and equipped to handle different stages and phases with poise. Luckily, this guide covers all the bases of child development, from milestones and temperament to emotional, physical, and mental growth and everything in between – say goodbye to being caught off guard!

The “Young Boy Named David” series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood helping heal broken pasts. In Book 4, you'll see some of the struggles that David and his family go through, from lack of money and food, to hoping for things to get better.

The “Young Boy Named David” series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood helping heal broken pasts. In Book 21, David meets someone who changes his life in the best way possible. She treats him in a way that no one has before, showing him what it means to feel truly loved.

The “Young Boy Named David” series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood helping heal broken pasts. In Book 7, you'll see how David's anger at home turns him into a little ball of trouble that wants to fight everyone around him!

The “Young Boy Named David” series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood helping heal broken pasts. In Book 15, all the anger and pain David was going through finally makes him go over the edge and start breaking the law. But the crimes don't make him feel any better!

The “Young Boy Named David” series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood helping heal broken pasts. In Book 8, David finds out that you can fight anyone, but you won't always win! You'll see how a few other kids were able to get the better of him.

The “Young Boy Named David” series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood helping heal broken pasts. In Book 17, as David goes on to fifth grade, he is still mad and still fighting! Find out how these new battles only make the pain David was going through even worse.

Are your kids unable to step away from the screens? Here is a practical, step-by-step guide that gives parents the tools to teach children, from toddlers to teens, how to gain control of their technology use.

Your Ivy competitive edge. The most effective college application strategies ever published. Transform your college applications into Bam! Pow! Wow!—without high-priced consultants, tutors, or prep courses. Using actual common application personal essays, activities and honors sections, supplemental essays, and letters of continued interest from accepted applications to University of Virginia, Duke, and Princeton, Coach Mom Top College Admission Playbook shows you how to stand tall above thousands in one quick listen.

Make the most of your high school years by developing new social skills that help make friends, thwart enemies, and build your confidence. Does the thought of starting high school breed a mix of deep emotions–from intense excitement to mind-numbing dread? Don’t be a target for bullies and phony friends. Learn to set boundaries for yourself and use assertiveness to thrive. Avoid unnecessary conflicts, and learn to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and even your boss.