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Book SynopsisThe Special Needs SCHOOL Survival Guide is the handbook that will answer your questions about school accommodations, how to work with school personnel for government assisted programs, autism, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in the classroom, learning disabilities, handwriting, ADHD, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), behavior, dysgraphia, and more! Cara's knowledge is quite in-depth as to how to acquire the necessities for your child's success by utilizing various government or school-based programs. This book contains easy to follow school activities. The Q & A format makes the book easy to read and understand. This book will prove to be a resource you will use frequently as your student with special needs progresses through school.Trade ReviewThis is one of those books that I wish I’d had seven years ago at the beginning of my autism journey. […] Chapters include information on IEPs, therapy, handwriting, fine motor skills, autism, sensory issues, behavior, attention/organizing, and learning disorders. […] I usually like to mention both pros and cons, but I honestly don’t have cons about this book. Even the price is reasonable. When considering price, I often like to compare the price to something else I could buy with that money, or what I would have to pay for services or classes to learn about that topic/get the help I need. Fifteen dollars is not much to spend to get an incredible amount of help for your child with special needs."— Jenny Herman, Encouraging Others in the Special Needs Trenches"Packed with ideas for all things school-related, this is the handbook that will answer your questions about school accommodations, working with school personnel for government-assisted programs, autism, sensory processing disorder (SPD), learning disabilities, ADHD, individual education programs (IEPs), behavioral concerns, fine motor delays, trouble with transitions, homework concerns, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and more.In her introduction, Koscinski explains that she hopes this book give readers a feeling of empowerment. She provides up-to-date and comprehensive information and a lot of strategies, always explaining the why behind each technique. This book is a resource you will refer to frequently as your student with special needs progresses through school or as new needs arise or behavior issues crop up."-FriendshipCircle.org, 5 Books for Those Supporting Individuals with Autism and Sensory IssuesTable of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: IEP 101— What You Need to Know Chapter 2: Therapy in School Chapter 3: Handwriting Chapter 4: Fine Motor in the Classroom Chapter 5: Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter 6: Sensory Processing Disorder in School Chapter 7: Behavior and Transitions Chapter 8: Attention Disorder and Organizing Chapter 9: Learning Disorders References

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Book SynopsisA unique look at behavior through the child’s perspective!Behavior isn’t an isolated event. All behavior is communication, and when it comes to figuring out what your child is trying to say, Dr. Jim Ball has the answers. This book walks the reader through a variety of scenarios that will explore why a child may engage in a specific behavior, and help you build your “behavior-investigator” skills to develop a behavior plan that works.You’ll find: Short, quick-to-read, and easy-to-understand chapters about behavior and behavior change. Stories that illustrate six main functions of behavior. An on-the-spot behavior assessment tool to help you figure out the situation and why it’s getting out of control. A worksheet to create a behavior plan to reduce problematic behaviors. In-the-moment strategies adults can use when problems occur, and longer-term strategies to implement over time. As the adult, behavior change starts with you. This book applies a whole-person perspective toward behavior management and will help you address the unwanted behavior in the moment, as well as provide strategies to prevent the behavior from recurring again in the future. Shaping and changing behavior is a journey—and it starts here.Table of Contents Foreword by Dr. Barbara Becker-Cottrill (former Executive Director of the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University) Preface Introduction Part 1: Why Does My Child Do That? Chapter 1: Behavior Basics Chapter 2: Here's Where I'm At! Chapter 3: Positive Strategies for Behavior Change Chapter 4: Creating the Behavior Plan Part 2: The Six Functions of Behavior Explained Chapter 5: Leave Me Alone! Escape/Avoiding a Person Chapter 6: Get Me Out of Here! Escape/Avoiding an Environment Chapter 7: You Can't Make Me! Escape/Avoiding a Situation Chapter 8: Hey! Hey You! Look at Me! Attention-Seeking Behavior Chapter 9: It Feels Sooo Good! Sensory-Seeking Behavior Chapter 10: I Want What I Want and I Want It NOW! Satisfying a Tangible Need Part 3: Final Thoughts Chapter 11: Let's Be Honest: Whose Behavior are We Really Changing? Chapter 12: ASD and Behavior Change Glossary Appendix A. Behavior Plan Worksheet Appendix B. The Crisis Plan

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Book SynopsisFrom biomechanist and bestselling author Katy Bowman comes her eagerly anticipated guide to getting kids—from babies to preteens—and their families moving more, together, outside. Our kids are moving less than any other generation in human history; indoor time and screen time have skyrocketed. As adults and kids turn more to "convenient," tech-based solutions, tasks that once required head-to-toe use of our muscles and bones can be done with a click and a swipe. Without realizing it, we’ve traded convenience for the movement-rich environment that our physical, mental, and environmental health depends on. Parents don’t know what to do! But there’s good news: While the problem feels massive, the solution is simple…and fun! Grow Wild not only breaks down the ‘big ideas’ behind movement as a nutrient, it serves as field guide—how to spot all the movement opportunities we’re currently missing. Learn to “stack your life” for richer experiences that don’t take more time: Set up your home to promote more movement, naturally Dress for (movement) success Add snacktivities to your meals Plan dynamic celebrations Create a dynamic homework space Bring nature into your home and play And much more! Bowman, a leader in the Movement movement, has written Grow Wild to show where movement used to fit into the activities of daily life and more importantly, how it can again. The perfect companion to Bowman’s bestseller Move Your DNA, Grow Wild provides practical, everyday, nature-rich ideas on how to let kids move their DNA while doing things they’ll love. The book features: 100+ full-color photographs of kids and families moving Success stories from parents, grandparents, teachers “Study sessions” that make movement research more accessible to laypersons Written to all that work with children—parents, teachers, relatives, health professionals, and more A book to be referenced again and again as kids grow up! Grow Wild is necessary reading for a wide range of readers—anyone who spends time with children. Humans live in many places and there are countless movement opportunities wherever you live, you just need to know how to spot them. Children and their families can thrive by learning to move more inside, adventure more outside, and grow wild in any environment. Trade Review"Grow Wild is a must-read for any parents and educators who want to inject more movement into kids’ lives but aren’t sure where to start. With plenty of photo inspiration and some great ideas to try, Bowman combines the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ of movement to give a field guide to turning sedentary kids into a generation of wild movers."—Caroline Williams, author of Move! and My Plastic Brain"Pandemic parenting. Zoom meetings. Virtual school. If you’ve coped with looking at devices all year, Katy Bowman’s Grow Wild will strike you as a gentle, cautionary guide about kids’ “super-sedentary” environments, and how it’s counter-cultural, yet urgent, to start changing these. A biomechanist, Bowman encourages reconnecting with movement and nature, not only for their health benefits or evolutionary ties, but for longer-term family and community vitality. Rather than outlining specific exercises, her holistic approach spans everything from choosing footwear and flexible clothing, to setting up movement-friendly indoor spaces, to adding motion in natural stages. Its methods dovetail with activities we’d be doing anyway, such as making food. Color photographs of real families and alloparents supplement the book’s personal stories about engaging wild and urban spaces. These inspire ways to rethink how we use our settings. Logical, persuasive, and compassionate arguments make this a timely resource: we’re all culpable of sitting around too much, but we’re all capable of redefining our modern mold, too.”—Karen Rigby, Foreword Reviews "Brilliantly organized and accessible, Grow Wild is full of actionable items that families can do immediately... An important book you'll want to keep handy as a daily reference."—Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith, author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of WWI"Grow Wild provides essential movement nutrition for you and your family…An inspiring, original and even a joyful book, Grow Wild is an instant classic."—Professor Vybarr Cregan-Reid, author of Primate Change: How the World We Made is Remaking Us"It is [the adults'] job to give [kids] permission to try [growing wild], and an environment that gives them the ability to succeed. Grow Wild is not a book of exercises. Rather it is a helpful reference for creating active spaces for children to move in throughout their ordinary day."—Sheryl Campbell, Mother Earth News"Through touching images, convincing science, and warm-hearted wisdom, Katy Bowman offers you practical strategies to get moving even in the face of environmental and psychological barriers."—Diana Hill, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and author of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live More Fully With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy"Grow Wild is a wondrous invitation to belonging and connection in a world that has forgotten how much movement matters. In this essential guide, Katy Bowman offers a magical blend of inspiration and practical action. Every page glows with ideas for cultivating the innate bodily intelligence that connects kids (and all of us) to health, creativity, radiance, and the wisdom of the earth."—Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of Mozart’s Starling"This is more than a book to get you and your family moving more. Each of us has a role to play towards regeneration, and this book outlines ways to shift everyday essential activities from the mundane to the meaningful."—Doniga Markegard, regenerative rancher, author of Dawn Again and Wolf Girl“Katy Bowman lays out the case for centering your family life around movement so plainly that it may not dawn on you right away how profound her suggestions are. Make no mistake--the ideas in this book are a paradigm shift. Making space for wildness doesn’t just help the young humans in your life (and you, too); it can also save the human race and the planet, all while making your family life more fun and fulfilling. No big deal!”—Kate Hanley, author of How to Be a Better PersonTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One: Stack Your Life for More Movement Chapter Two: The Culture Container Chapter Three: The Clothing Container Chapter Four: The Cooking Container Chapter Five: The Home Container Chapter Six: The Learning Container Chapter Seven: The Activities Container Chapter Eight: The Celebration Container Chapter Nine: Alloparents Afterword References and Resources Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisGrowing Up- A Modern Memory Book for School Years features gender-neutral artwork and space to record precious memories from each year of your child's schooling so you can one day gift to your grown child. Growing Up includes- Space to record moments for each grade level from kindergarten through high school Prompts to capture your child's personality, traits, and growth at each special stage Space for special photos, including the first day of school and class photos Pockets to save special mementos like report cards, awards, and programs

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Book SynopsisWe all want our children to reach their fullest potential—to be smart and well adjusted, and to make a difference in the world. We wonder why, for some people, success seems to come so naturally. Could the secret be how they were parented? This book unveils how parenting helped shape some of the most fascinating people you will ever encounter, by doing things that almost any parent can do. You don't have to be wealthy or influential to ensure your child reaches their greatest potential. What you do need is commitment—and the strategies outlined in this book. In The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Harvard economist Ronald Ferguson, named in a New York Times profile as the foremost expert on the US educational "achievement gap," along with award-winning journalist Tatsha Robertson, reveal an intriguing blueprint for helping children from all types of backgrounds become successful adults. Informed by hundreds of interviews, the book includes never-before-published insights from the "How I was Parented Project" at Harvard University, which draws on the varying life experiences of 120 Harvard students. Ferguson and Robertson have isolated a pattern with eight roles of the "Master Parent" that make up the Formula: the Early Learning Partner, the Flight Engineer, the Fixer, the Revealer, the Philosopher, the Model, the Negotiator, and the GPS Navigational Voice. The Formula combines the latest scientific research on child development, learning, and brain growth and illustrates with life stories of extraordinary individuals—from the Harvard-educated Ghanian entrepreneur who, as the young child of a rural doctor, was welcomed in his father's secretive late-night political meetings; to the nation's youngest state-wide elected official, whose hardworking father taught him math and science during grueling days on the family farm in Kentucky; to the DREAMer immigration lawyer whose low-wage mother pawned her wedding ring to buy her academically outstanding child a special flute. The Formula reveals strategies on how you—regardless of race, class, or background—can help your children become the best they can be and shows ways to maximize their chances for happy and purposeful lives.Trade Review"If you are a parent or plan to be, read this book. You'll learn what you can do—and there is a lot you can do—to help your child succeed in the fullest sense of the word. Beautifully written, impeccably crafted. I loved it."—Angela Duckworth"The Formula is for all parents who want to be powerful advocates and strategic partners for their kids. Refreshingly practical, it unpacks what parents of high-achieving adults did to help their children be successful and happy. I recognize so many of these traits in my wonderful parents." —Dr. Bridget Terry Long, Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education "With over 40 years of education experience, I have learned that a child's success isn't solely dependent on grades or standardized tests. Success, starts first and foremost at home, with parents that support an intrinsic motivation for their children to reach their fullest potential. However, just as children have different learning styles, parents, as well, have different parenting styles. The Formula masterfully combines the latest research with compelling, real-life stories and introduces us to different parenting styles and provides a formula for teaching, motivating, and empowering successful children." —John D. Couch, Apple's first VP of Education and coauthor of Rewiring Education The Formula pursues an important question that social scientists, preoccupied with explaining the problematic outcomes of childhood, seldom address: the role parents play in developing children—regardless of their race, class, or national origin—who become extraordinarily successful in life. Ferguson and Robertson's compelling analysis of data collected on the life stories of interesting people who change the world is a must-read." —William Julius Wilson, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsContents Introduction Chapter 1. The Mystery of SuccessThe Black BoxAn Investigation into SuccessMasters of the FormulaChapter 2. What We Mean by SuccessPurpose + Agency + Smarts = Fully RealizedProdigies versus the Products of the FormulaWho Our Achievers Are and How We Chose Them Chapter 3. The FormulaThe Incredible Life of Jarell LeeThe Formula: The Eight Roles of Master ParentingParenting Styles: What Is Different About the Formula? Chapter 4. The StrategistsThe Strange and Strategic Parenting of Lisa SonWhy Esther Wojcicki Raised the Smartest Girls in the WorldMs. Badger’s Holographic Ideal Chapter 5. The Early-Learning Partner (Role #1)Rob Humble’s Moment of TruthThe Science of PlayTeaching a Baby to Read: The Early-Lead EffectThe Girl Raised by a Village of Teenagers Chapter 6. The Flight Engineer (Role #2)Masters Monitor and Manage (Even from the White House)Asserting Authority: “You Will Respect My Child”Knowing When (Not) to Step In: “You Can Deal with Your Teacher This Time” Chapter 7. SiblingsCautionary TalesThe Receptive ChildIs Your Oldest Child Really Smarter, or Were You Just Tired with the Rest of Them? Chapter 8. The Fixer (Role #3)The Fixer to the Rescue Vigilance: How One Mother Deconstructed the SATSacrifice: Dad Says, “We Need to Leave—Now!”Resourcefulness: The Girl Who Needed a Flute Chapter 9. The Revealer (Role #4)Albert Einstein’s Master ParentsThe Art of Supplementing EducationExposure to the World—and Harsh Realities Chapter 10. The Philosopher (Role #5)The Preschooler Who Debated Aristotle in the BathtubWhat the Philosopher Creates, Part 1: Bree Newsome’s MissionWhat the Philosopher Creates, Part 2: Jarell Lee’s Purpose Chapter 11. The Model (Role #6)A Ripple EffectWhen the Past Provides the ModelTracing Family Mindset Chapter 12. The Negotiator (Role #7)Bringing a Child to the Bargaining TableNegotiators, not PushoversMaster Parent versus Tiger ParentIs the Formula the Superior American Style of Parenting? Chapter 13. Mastering HurdlesSuccess MindsetHow “Gritty” Ryan Quarles Found a Way to WinMaggie Masters a Memory SlipThe Future News Anchor Who Stuttered Chapter 14. The GPS (Role #8)The Navigational Voice in Their HeadThe GPS and the Fully Realized Human BeingThe Achievers as Parents Conclusion: The Formula’s SecretAcknowledgmentsNotesIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisPreparing Kids for the Real World and Their Best SelvesThe greatest gifts we can give a child are those that help them grow into their best self. Parents and professionals alike strive to guide youngsters in developing a sense of self-worth and functioning in line with their highest capabilities. No matter what specific challenges a child may face, success is reaching the level of independence and engagement in the world they are realistically capable of achieving.Since the 1st edition of our book, the prevalence rate of children diagnosed as autistic has continued to rise. Greater numbers of kids are transitioning into adulthood with a spectrum label than ever before. Researchers around the world churn out studies, many aimed at learning more about the factors that help autistic children learn and gain skills. Community awareness of autism has risen, and companies and colleges are taking notice.Table of Contents FOREWORD INTRODUCTION A NOTE ABOUT TERMINOLOGY Part I: THE PATH TO SUCCESS STARTS HERE: RESTORING HOPE Chapter 1: Real Stories, Real Successes: 8 Inspiring Profiles Chapter 2 The Three Necessary Components of Your Child’s Success Chapter 3: How to Break Your Child’s Bad Habits - A Necessary Step So Your Child Keeps Moving Forward Part II: STRETCHING YOUR CHILD Chapter 4: Stretching Your Child Just Outside Their Comfort Zone Chapter 5: What to Do When Your Kid Doesn't Seem to Care or Is Chronically Anxious Chapter 6: DANGER AHEAD: Compulsive Gaming and Media Recluses PART III: PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR ADULTHOOD Chapter 7: Teaching Vital Life Skills Needed for Success FINAL THOUGHTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REFERENCES

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Book SynopsisIn 2015, social justice educator and activist Angela Berkfield held her first Parenting for Social Justice workshop. Now it is time to share those tools and inspiration. This book discusses race, class, gender, disability, healing justice, and collective liberation, initiating age-appropriate and engaging conversations with kids about social justice issues. Included are ideas for taking action as families, from making protest signs and attending a local march, to trying healing meditations and consciously connecting with people from different backgrounds. Resources for further learning and activities that readers can engage in on their own or as part of a group.

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Book SynopsisThis guide can't provide all the answers, but it can help resolve some of the biggest issues facing parents, from coping with the sniffles to navigating social media.

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Book Synopsis“When a teacher gives anything other than glowing feedback, it's tough to keep from slipping into a defensive stance. Enter The Overly Honest Teacher...written by seasoned educator and administrator Meredith Essalat, M.Ed. The Overly Honest Teacher is filled with tangible advice from how to best communicate with your children's teachers to how to start your kids' school day off on the right foot.”–Amy Lupold Bair, Founder of Resourceful Mommy Media, LLCAll parents want their children to have the tools to vocalize their emotions—to own their opinions, their fears, and their views of the world. But parents don’t always feel prepared to take on the role of model adult. As both a teacher and a school principal, Meredith Essalat has lived the daily challenges of helping children navigate through their young lives. She has seen the struggles that parents have as they balance long working hours with the demands of home life. She sees that it’s the teachers who are often caught in the middle. In an effort to stop pointing out each other's flaws—and instead letting kids know they are supported—Essalat offers hard-won pointers that enable parents, teachers, and students alike to encourage one another with accountability. Combining humor with straightforward, practical advice, The Overly Honest Teacher educates parents on how to embrace everyday parenting gracefully. The results will be well-adjusted, positive, enthusiastic young adults ready to work hard and learn vastly.Trade Review"If you're like me, you were dying to be a fly on the wall in your little kid's classroom, and with this book you kind of get to be. Meredith Essalat, a veteran of the classroom, gives us a brave and tender sneak peek into our children's little world, serving as a much needed bridge between parents and educators." Jill Kargman is the writer and star of the television show Odd Mom Out , based on her novel Momzillas. She is a New York Times bestselling author and has written for Vogue , Elle , Harper's Bazaar , GQ , and many other magazines as well as television shows."As a single father to ten-year-old twin girls, I have always relied on my 'little village' in helping rear and care for my daughters. Meredith's honesty, passion, integrity, and love for what she does and for our children ring true in every chapter of this book. I am a huge fan of this book and its heartfelt message." David Kirsch, wellness visionary and founder of the award-winning Madison Square Club in New York City. He is the father of twin 10-year old daughters."The parent/teacher relationship needs to be one of mutual respect and transparency. Meredith has approached the subject with honesty, optimism and concrete strategies that can set up all families, and their children, for success." Liz Vaccariello, Editor-In-Chief of Real Simple and former Editor of Parents Magazine" The Overly Honest Teacher , by former teacher and administrator Meredith Essalat, M.Ed., is an urgent, intelligent book about forging sound parent-teacher relationships. Aiming to "strengthen and improve advocacy" for today's children, Essalat tackles the tough stuff, almost as Judge Judy cuts through the chaff to get straight to the points that matter." Shawn LaTorre, Shawn LaTorre"This witty, honest and wise book, The Overly Honest Teacher shows parents and teachers how to have a healthy, working relationship that benefits their classroom kids or children. It is filled with quick antidotes and advice for the busy, modern-day parent." Shay, Outnumbered 3 to 1"Combining humor with straightforward, practical advice, the Overly Honest Teacher shows parents how to welcome everyday parenting gracefully. The results will be well-adjusted, positive, enthusiastic young adults ready to work hard and take on the world." Gina Rae Mitchell Blog"In this book the author gives parenting advice from a teacher's perspective. She clearly knows children. She wants us to filter what we say and how we act in front of our kids." Kathleen, SMS Nonfiction Book Reviews" The Overly Honest Teacher is filled with tangible advice from how to best communicate with your children's teachers to how to start your kids' school day off on the right foot." Amy Lupold Bair, Resourceful Mommy

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Book SynopsisIn the United States, a majority of students graduate below proficiency in all academic subjects. Parents of struggling students feel overwhelmed and confused about how to help their children simply survive school, let alone succeed. Various school reform efforts have been tried and all have failed. But all hope is not lost. A science exists that allows children to learn as individuals even though at school they are educated in groups. One that avoids senseless labels that sentence children to lifetimes of failure and mediocrity.Dr. Kimberly Berens and a team of scientists have spent the last 20 years perfecting a powerful system of instruction based on the learning, behavioral, and cognitive sciences that they call Fit Learning. This method of teaching has been proven to markedly improve how students understand and achieve, even for children who have been told they have learning disabilities or other disorders that interfere with their ability to learn.Blind Spots reveals the history of our broken education system and shows that by using this teaching system in the classroom, we can unlock the vast potential hidden within every child.Trade Review"Kimberly Berens has written a book about education that every teacher, every policymaker, and every parent should read. In a warm and engaging way, she shows us how much more effectively we could be teaching our children. She addresses common myths that have been standing in the way of effective teaching. Then she describes a set of carefully researched approaches to teaching that can help every child learn. If you are a teacher that is not satisfied with how much your students are learning, this book could change your life. If you are a policymaker who is dedicated to seeing that every child succeeds, this book has the information you need to advance learning. If you are a parent, this book will tell you what to look for in your children's schools and how to advocate for the teaching practices that Dr. Berens describes." Dr. Anthony Biglan, Author of The Nurture Effect: How the Science of Human Behavior can Improve Our Lives & Our World"[Dr. Berens] debunks many popular myths that pervade current educational practices. This is a book that should be read by every parent, school board member, administrator, and teacher." Matt Circoria, Host of The Behavioral Observations Podcast"This book is marvelously written but it is not easy to read. It's infuriating how much our educational, governmental, and medical establishments have failed our children. Fortunately, Kim Berens also shows how we can correct that dismal situation once we focus on the behavioral science of learning. The problem is not the kids, nor their brains, personalities, or learning styles. The problem is the teaching. I've sent three of my kids, all "gifted," to Fit Learning and if you read this book you'll know why. Highly recommended." Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada"Kimberly Nix Berens has written a straightforward and highly readable book about the failure of our education system and what it is possible to achieve when science is at the heart of instruction. If it's true that knowledge is power, then all stakeholders in American education would do well to arm themselves with the information imparted in Blind Spots ." Cathy L. Watkins, Ph.D., Professor Emerita at California State University, Stanislaus"Video games are very difficult to master, much more so than the typical classes taken by children in school. So why are so many children facile at video games and failures at school? This book sheds light on questions like this by exposing the mythologies that contaminate classroom teaching across the country. The makers of video games are not influenced by these mythologies; they use only what works. Dr. Berens position is that educators should do something similar: use only what works and let science lead the way." Patrick C. Friman, Ph.D., ABPP, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Boys Town and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University of Nebraska Medical Center"Dr. Berens helps translate the roots of the educational crisis in the United States and the world at large into an easy-to-read and evidenced-based book meant for anyone providing or receiving education. Blind Spots is a must-read for any teacher, policymaker, school administrator, or parent that wants to properly educate generations to come." Ryan O'Donnell, MS, BCBA, Creator and Host of The Daily BA; The Controversial Exchange; and CHATTcon"In this debut education book, Berens challenges pedagogical orthodoxy and argues that all children, including those with neurological differences, can acquire fundamental skills if teachers understand how learning happens and how to measure it." Kirkus Reviews"I think it's a great read for anyone - teacher, school administrator, or parent - who wants to examine approaches to education and refine their school to better fit the needs of more students." Motherhood Momemts

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Book SynopsisEncourage speech development with fun games and activities from veteran speech pathologist Francine Davids. From babbling babies to young elementary schoolers, this fun, engaging collection of educational games and activities can jump-start language development at any stage. Whether your child has a developmental delay or you just want to set them up for success, The Gift of Gab provides all the tools you need to practice language in a low-pressure way. With the calm reassurance of a lifelong educator, author Francine Davids also offers background on the basics of language development, a range of milestones, and some easy ways to tell if your child is on the right track. Organized by game type, so parents can easily find the most age-appropriate material, The Gift of Gab covers a range of fun approaches, including: -Singing and clapping games -Games that use toys you already have in the house -Games using homemade materials like cootie catchers and paper dice -Imaginative card games -Games to play on the go, in the car, or at the grocery store -Games for larger groups -And even games to teach social skills like taking turns! With a range of printable materials available online for free download, The Gift of Gab not only takes the stress out of language development, it also offers an accessible, play-based way to connect with your child every day.

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Book SynopsisHelp your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues.Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most popular moral primers ever written, an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop character—and helps parents teach it to them. Thirty years ago, readers thought that the times were right for a book about moral literacy. Back then, Americans worried that schools were no longer parents’ allies in teaching good character. As the book’s original introduction noted, “moral anchors and moorings have never been more necessary.” If that was true in the 1990s, it is even more true today. The explosion of information with the Internet has left many unsure of what is valuable and what is not. Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Loyalty. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Hard work. Self-discipline. Faith. These remain the essentials of good character. The Book of Virtues contains hundreds of exemplary stories offering children examples of good and bad, right and wrong. Drawing on the Bible, American history, Greek mythology, English poetry, fairy tales, and modern fiction, William J. and Elayne Bennett show children the many virtuous paths they can follow—and the ones they ought to avoid. For the 30th anniversary edition, the Bennetts have slimmed down the book’s contents, while also finding room to introduce such figures as Mother Teresa, Colin Powell, and heroes of 9/11 and the War in Afghanistan. Here is a rich mine of moral literacy to teach a new generation of children about American culture, history, and traditions—ultimately, the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. The updated edition of The Book of Virtues will continue a legacy of raising moral children far into a new century.Trade Review“The Book of Virtues touches the heart—and thereby helps shape the mind. It contains many of the heroic and moral tales that over the years I have grown to love, as well as a great many more that I was delighted to discover for the first time. This is an uplifting and diverting book. Parents will buy it to read to their children and find themselves dipping into it out of pure pleasure.” —Margaret Thatcher

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Book SynopsisBeing a parent can be one of the sources of our greatest joys. It is also - intermittently - the cause of some of our deepest sorrows. It is likely that we will spend at least some of the time in despair and confusion, wondering whether it really had to be so hard. Philosophy has, over the last 2,000 years, been a discipline committed to calm, kindness, perspective and a reduction of paranoia. It is one of the most useful sources of solace and humanity. This invaluable book is made up of 26 small essays that aim provide understanding of and consolation for the trials and pleasures of parenting. They will provoke insight, recognition and a far more forgiving, generous assessment of one's challenges. The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting promises us a gentle way of staying calm around one of the most arduous yet deeply fulfilling jobs in the world. What people are saying about The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting: “Very helpful and wise insights that bring a little peace of mind.” “Great book and it's a must give gift for new parents.” Jeff “This is a very moving and reassuring. Beautiful quality book too.” Sam “Thanks School of Life, it's been an eye opening and reassuring read.” Beth “The presentation as a board book for children is great fun. It made advice seem light handed and possible.” Josephine

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Book SynopsisRosa Barocio dedica este libro a los abuelos en una época de grandes cambios para la familia. En una sociedad donde cada vez más madres trabajan y los abuelos se convierten en un apoyo importante en el cuidado de los nietos. Para que la relación entre los padres y los abuelos sea armoniosa, ambos deberán mantener límites personales sanos.

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Book SynopsisWhether as parents, grandparents or teachers, we interact with children on a regular basis. Make Your Child a Winner attempts to qualitatively improve this interaction. On one hand it provides new insights into the art of parenting. On the other it reinforces the good practices prevalent in society. The book contains useful information regarding the process of development in a child and the role of parents in augmenting it. It contains valuable inputs on effective communication, discipline, on tackling homework, instilling leadership qualities, on building self-esteem, illnesses and child abuse. Apart from parents this book will be of immense help to teachers and students of psychology.

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Book SynopsisThis book on parenting conversations is intended to act as a reference tool for parents, to make them better equipped to navigate the developmental years of their children from birth to teenage years.

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Book SynopsisIn a world where full-time jobs and family duties collide, mothers face a mighty challenge. The relentless pressure to excel both in professional and parenting roles inevitably leads to stress, burnout, and a profound sense of being overwhelmed. Creating harmony in this multifaceted terrain of raising children is a delicate juggling act that relies heavily on meticulous planning and informed guidance. From infants to teenagers, each developmental stage presents unique challenges and opportunities that require careful consideration. With more than 15 years of dedicated service as an accomplished Childcare and Family Advisor, P Davis has touched numerous lives with her expert guidance. A devoted wife and caring mother, she oversees a successful children''s centre registered and regulated with the UK's Department of Education. Working Mum Survival Guide is her experience on paper. It is a reflection of her many years of valuable experience.

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Book SynopsisThis report describes trends and differences in attitudes to homosexuality in Europe. Which are the countries where acceptance is increasing--or declining? Which countries can currently be described as tolerant, and in which countries are there clear limits to that tolerance? And which factors underlie these differences? SCP answers these questions by drawing on large European datasets.

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Book SynopsisBeautiful Children, by macrobiotic specialist Tarika Ahuja, is your manual to growing strong, happy, healthy children.

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Book SynopsisCold, soggy noodles? Plain old bread-butter-and-jam sandwiches? Boring parantha and achaar? Are you running out of ideas for your child''s school lunch? Food that is nutritious, delicious, quick and easy? In Tasty Tiffin, Archana Doshi, founder of the popular website Archana''s Kitchen, has curated over 40 simple yet scrumptious lunch plans that will keep your children well fed and happy-and away from junk food. From small snack ideas that include fruit, nuts and cheeses to larger meals like pastas, quesadillas, waffles and 10-minute rice dishes to the humble roti-sabzi but with a twist, this book offers a mind-boggling variety of options! With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions and easy food substitution ideas, Tasty Tiffin is a must-have for every Indian parent.

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Book SynopsisWith The World Book of Happiness Leo Bormans launched a unique international project and a movement for happiness. After the success of this book (+200,000 copies sold) he spent two years studying the scientific research on love, gathering insights from the greatest experts. In this book, 100 researchers from 50 countries summarise in 1000 words their particular views on love. The result is a kaleidoscopic work full of wisdom and insight into the system and the mystery of love. The World Book of Love is all about attachment, passion and devotion, jealousy and abuse, Darwin, speed dates and brain scans. It's about parental love, friends, sex, marriage and divorce, butterflies in the stomach and elderly care. But above all it is a book about the secret of romantic love. In a globalised world we can all learn from each other. AUTHOR: Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than twenty years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. 75 colour images Also available: The World Book of Hope ISBN 9789401457804

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Book SynopsisAfter the worldwide success of The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, author Leo Bormans has spent two years studying the scientific research on hope and meeting the most prominent experts in the field. Hope is not a luxury of the privileged few. It represents a universal psychological resource that can be found in all corners of the world. Hope is all of this: a tool for envisioning definable goals, a coping resource, an expression of trust and openness as well as a spiritual gift earned by faith or ritual. In the course of a lifetime every individual is apt to experience these different shades of hope. The World Book of Hope is an inspiring quest to the breadth and depth of hope. It offers a universal framework for understanding and using the most powerful tool of mankind: hope. Without hope there is no life. In this book, 100 professional researchers from all over the world share what we know about hope. Not spiritual philosophy but evidence based knowledge of recent experiments and life-long research, set in a language everybody understands. This book unveils the secret power of hope in love and relationships, study and work, health and illness, education and care, freedom and prison, management and leadership, therapy and economy, youth and old age. It even shows how we can make pessimism work and how we can benefit from post-traumatic growth: one door closes, another one opens. AUTHOR: Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than twenty years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. SELLING POINTS: . A record of worldwide scientific research on hope . Including a selection of ten of the world's most hopeful projects . Full of inspiring examples 75 colour and 50 b/w images Also available: The World Book of Love ISBN 9789401422741

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