Child Education Psychology

Everyone knows that boys are falling behind in education. Largely left out of the discussion are parents of boys, who are most aware that their bright, eager sons hit an invisible wall somewhere near fourth grade, after which they become disengaged, discouraged, and disaffected. There are dozens of books on underachieving boys, but most parents brave enough to lift one off the shelf are instantly intimidated by the footnotes, graphs, case studies, and academic-speak addressed almost entirely to educators.

The Therapeutic School Approach offers teachers and school leaders a step-by-step guide to embedding a trauma-informed approach that is tangible, practical, and brings the underpinning science to life in a way that is relatable and relevant. Placing a keen focus on moving towards a more inclusive way of working, it advocates for a culture that puts wellbeing and mental health at the core of teaching and school life.

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.

Born into a digital wonderland, our children are practically mini hackers right from the crib! Most of them were handed a device before they could walk, they clicked before they took their first bite and scrolled before they said their first words. But living online is a giant uncontrolled...

In The Invisible Toolbox, Kim shares with parents the single most important thing they can do to foster their child's future-learning potential and nurture the parent-child bond that is the foundation for a child's motivation to learn. She is convinced that the simple act of reading aloud has a far-reaching impact that few of us fully understand and that the importance of that act has recently been further occluded by our nearly universal saturation in technology.

The United States is known as a world leader in innovation, boasting brilliant thinkers and trendsetting companies, but that status is at grave risk. American children are well outside the top-ten international student rankings in reading, science, and math; those rankings—not to mention the...

Why do so many beginners, both children and adults, fail to master chosen skills? The Elements of Skill was inspired by—and addresses—that question with a program based on proven techniques. The book, written by a renowned practitioner of the Alexander Technique, outlines an educational...

Anger, frustration, and loneliness are the most destructive diseases on the planet - by far - and we are not adequately addressing their causes and solutions. Finally, in Real Love and Post-Childhood Stress Disorder, we can learn about why we're angry and lonely, along with the real reasons we have relationship problems, and we can learn to actually eliminate these conditions.

David McCullough, Jr.'s high school commencement address of 2012, dubbed "You Are Not Special," was a tonic for children, parents, and educators alike. With wit and a perspective earned from raising four children and teaching high school students for nearly thirty years, McCullough expands on...

In Beastly Brains, Nancy Castaldo delves into the minds of animals and explores animal empathy, communication, tool use, and social societies through interviews and historical anecdotes. Researchers from Charles Darwin to Jane Goodall have spent years analyzing the minds of animals, and today's science is revolutionizing old theories and uncovering surprising similarities to our own minds. Humans are not alone in our ability to think.

Estamos asistiendo a un bombardeo constante de novedades educativas (coaching, mindfulness, gamificación…) y las consultas de psico-pedagogía están repletas de críos con infinidad de problemas. Los libros de parenting enfocados a una buena crianza no paran de ofertar métodos innovadores prometiendo la panacea y, a pesar de todo, sigue invadiéndonos una sensación de desconcierto a la hora de orientar su formación.

The beautiful diary of Enrico Bottini, an Italian boy who writes a school-year journal with all the good and bad events with his classmates, his teachers, and his family. It teaches the most important human values for good living. A worldwide best seller recommended for kids and adults.

Estamos asistiendo a un bombardeo constante de novedades educativas (coaching, mindfulness, gamificación…) y las consultas de psico-pedagogía están repletas de críos con infinidad de problemas. Los libros de parenting enfocados a una buena crianza no paran de ofertar métodos innovadores prometiendo la panacea y, a pesar de todo, sigue invadiéndonos una sensación de desconcierto a la hora de orientar su formación.

Grumps the goat gets angry with everyone and everything all the time. The other animals try to reason with him but when something goes wrong, he just can't help himself. One day, something convinces Grumps that it's really not nice to be so angry. What brings about this change? Listen to find...

Snoffle the squirrel is very, very, very silly. She can't take anything seriously. But one day, an incident in Foggy Forest makes her feel very serious indeed. What happens and what does Snoffle learn. Listen to find out...

Woops the worm worries about everything. But one day, something happens that makes him not only stop worrying but also tell someone else not to. What do you think makes him forget all his worries? Listen to find out...

В своей новой книге известный психолог Ирина Чеснова раскроет юным читателям – младшим и средним школьникам – все секреты общения. Книга подскажет, как быть доброжелательным, но твердым, отстаивать свои интересы, реагировать на грубости, разрешать конфликты, говорить "нет" - в общем, как общаться свободно и уверенно, оставаясь при этом собой. А также как развивать отношения с тем, кто нравится, и не бояться говорить о том, что на душе. Для младшего и среднего школьного возраста.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

В очередной книге серии "Каждый ребёнок желает знать" рассматривается очень непростая тема "классовых" отношений. В школьном классе всегда есть "звезды", "середнячки", "серые мышки", "изгои"… Установить нормальные отношения в коллективе не всегда получается. И тогда ученик выступает в роли "жертвы" или становится "мучителем"... К сожалению, не всегда травлю, буллинг замечают и останавливают взрослые. Что делать? Как бороться за себя и свое место в классе? Можно ли исправить положение?

Если вы не верите, что можно заменить черную полосу в своей жизни на белую, искренне полюбить нелюбимый школьный предмет, что все желания когда-то исполняются или возможно даже принять свою внешность за вполне симпатичную, то вам просто обязательно надо прочитать эту книгу. В вашей голове, а соответственно и вашей жизни, все встанет на свои места и произойдут чудесные превращения. Надо только выполнить несколько условий… И уверенность, принятие мира, любовь и уважение к самому себе произведут потрясающий эффект, который удивит не только вас, но и окружающих.