School Development

There are many moments of joy in our relationships with our children: but what about those times we’re faced with defiance, disruption and seemingly endless cycles of negativity? From everyday frustrations to more extreme manifestations, these behaviours may present differently but they are all rooted in one common thread: a need for emotional safety. Marie Gentles draws on her decades of expertise supporting children across the behavioural spectrum, along with their parents and teachers, to show us how to establish positive relationships that bring out the best in our children.

In the ever-changing landscape of modern education, equipping elementary-aged children with fundamental life skills has become more crucial than ever before. Academics, while important, are just one piece of the puzzle. Taking a holistic approach to developing your child's well-being is equally vital. Teaching life skills is not just about imparting knowledge; it's an opportunity to strengthen the parent-child bond.

Andy Bramante left his successful career as a corporate scientist to teach public high school - and now helms one of the most remarkable classrooms in America. Bramante’s unconventional class at Connecticut’s prestigious yet diverse Greenwich High School has no curriculum, tests, textbooks, or lectures, and is equal parts elite research lab, student counseling office, and teenage hangout spot. United by a passion to learn, Mr. B.’s band of whiz kids set out every year to conquer the brutally competitive science fair circuit.

Getting into and paying for college has never been harder. Now America's number-one educational consulting company offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to find, apply to, get accepted to, and pay for college.

What does life look like after divorce from your high school sweetheart? Uncoupling from your high school sweetheart is more complex than most situations. If you are looking for community, guidance, and for someone who knows exactly what you are going through, author Karinne Piat will guide you through this highly emotional and pivotal transition from your marriage and into the next chapter of your life. As a deeply spiritual and open-hearted healer and mother, she has traveled this path and will show you how to get through it, too.

This essential guide helps in preparing your children with techniques for an awesome tomorrow. Essential Life Skills Every 12 Year Old Needs to Know is a crucial book for parents focused to their children's education. This guide grants 10-12 year old boys and girls the tools required to grasp practical techniques, promote independence, and encourage successful decision making.

Why does your toddler get upset when his or her routine is disrupted? Why do they follow you from room to room and refuse to play on their own? Why are daily routines such as mealtimes, bath time, and bedtime such a struggle? This accessible guide demystifies the difficult behaviors of anxious toddlers, offering tried-and-tested practical solutions to common parenting dilemmas. Each chapter begins with a real life example, clearly illustrating the behavior from the parent's and the toddler's perspective.

Zehntausende Kinder werden Opfer von Mobbing, werden in Kindergarten und Schule ausgegrenzt, gedemütigt, bedroht oder gar geschlagen. Daniel Duddek, erfahrener Coach und gelernter Erzieher, zeigt, was Kinder brauchen, um sich gegen Mobbing zu wehren und souverän, selbstbewusst und glücklich zu werden. Anhand zahlreicher Fallgeschichten stellt er konkrete Lösungen und Handlungsspielräume in Konfliktsituationen vor, bietet betroffenen Familien kompetente Hilfestellung, und nimmt gleichzeitig auch die Eltern in ihrer Vorbildfunktion in die Verantwortung. Kurzum: Er gibt Tipps und Ratschläge gegen Mobbing, die wirklich funktionieren.

Angstfrei in der Schulzeit anzukommen ist eine Erfahrung, die den weiteren Schulweg eines Kindes nachhaltig prägt und immens erleichtern kann. Es ist ein Prozess, auf den die Eltern viel mehr Einfluss haben, als bislang angenommen. Die bekannte Grundschulpädagogin und Mutter Saskia Niechzial unterstützt Eltern, ihre Kinder aktiv und beziehungsorientiert durch das Vorschuljahr und den Beginn der Grundschulzeit zu begleiten, sie loszulassen und dabei sicherer Hafen zu bleiben – auch bei Gegenwind und eigenen Ängsten.

Kids today are facing unprecedented pressures—and their mental health is suffering. Building Happier Kids offers practical, concrete steps you can take to help your kids and yourself! Dr. Bhargava prescribes taking an intentional pause from modern life's nonstop pace to focus on ways you can meaningfully impact your family's emotional well-being. Overscheduling, homework, and ever-present electronic devices may make these seem easier said than done, but Dr. Bhargava offers realistic, balanced advice that will help you prioritize health and restore the happiness of childhood.

Discover the hidden costs of a digital childhood and reshape your influence, even if you're surrounded by tech-savvy turmoil. Is your child constantly tethered to their screens, leaving you worried about their emotional and mental development? Are you struggling to set tech boundaries and fear the long-term impact on their mental health? Do you find yourself doubting whether today’s technological world is nurturing the future well-being of young brains?

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.

When Calypso returns from Los Angeles to her English boarding school for the summer term, she is determined to fit in with the popular crowd. Her plan is to pretend her mother's gay assistant back home is her boyfriend. And to her surprise, the trick works, at least at first. She makes a whole batch of new friends, and even finds herself winning the unwritten contest to woo the prince at the boys' school next door.

Hendrika de Vries is a protected “daddy’s girl”, until her father is deported from Nazi-occupied Amsterdam to a POW camp in Germany and her mother joins the resistance and hides a Jewish girl in their home. As she and her mother experience escalating brutality at the hands of men with swastika armbands who aim to exterminate those they deem “inferior” and those who do not obey, Hendrika learns about moral choice, forced silence and female strength, and through it all discovers the woman she wants to become.

"The Journey to Independence: Teaching Kids to Thrive" by Jessica Mars is a groundbreaking book that empowers parents and educators with practical strategies to guide children towards independence and success. In this inspiring guide, Mars draws upon her years of experience as a parent, educator, and child development expert to provide a comprehensive roadmap for fostering independence in children. She explores the importance of nurturing self-reliance, resilience, and critical thinking skills from an early age, equipping children with the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

On an ordinary January afternoon, a disturbing revelation about his wife hurls one man into a maelstrom of public humiliation and heartbreak, and eventually on a spree of run-ins with lawyers, judges, therapists, and law enforcement. Land of July tells the true story of a teacher/student sex scandal that not only shocked an entire school and small suburban community, but made national news. It’s a story filled with countless anecdotes about marriage, trust, infidelity, grief, and the desperate search for hope and family in the face of ruin.

To be successful, happy, and connected, little brains need to learn more than how to follow the rules parents, teachers, and society create. They need to understand the meaning behind those rules. They also need to learn what they value. They need to know their own strengths and weaknesses. And they need to learn independence, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Raising Brains teaches ALL the skills your child needs to flourish.

Discover the ultimate guide to nurturing confident and resilient young minds with Empowering Your Under 10: Essential Life Skills Handbook. This parenting book equips children aged two to 10 with essential tools for thriving in today's world.

Was Eltern für ihre Kinder tun können bei Mobbing & Stalking. Mobbing- und Stalkingerfahrungen unter Kindern und Jugendlichen sind weit verbreitet in der Schule, den digitalen Medien, aber auch zwischen Geschwistern. Viele Kinder schweigen aus Scham, auch ihren Eltern gegenüber. Diese wiederum sind verunsichert, ob Mobbing oder z. B. ein normaler Konflikt vorliegt. Der Kinder- und Jugendpsychiater und Psychotherapeut Michel Elpers bietet nicht nur für Eltern sowohl Hilfestellung zur Prävention, dem Erkennen von versteckten Anzeichen für Mobbing sowie Entlastung und Auswege bei konkreten Vorfällen.

Kniha Malý tyran se zrodila ze setkání s dětmi a jejich utrápenými rodiči a patří k bestsellerům knižního trhu. Pojednává nejen o příčinách a léčbě dětské panovačnosti, ale o skutečných výchovných potřebách malých dětí. Stále více rodičů a vychovatelů je bezradných. Ačkoliv při výchově chtěli dělat všechno dobře, zdá se jim, že se jejich děti vyvíjejí v malé tyrany. Udržují své rodiče v poklusu a nechávají je kolem sebe tancovat. Známá dětská psycholožka Jiřina Prekopová tento fenomén ve své knize vysvětluje a ukazuje, jakou oporu děti potřebují aby se mohly nerušeně vyvíjet.