Parenting School

The Organized Student contains hands-on strategies for teaching your disorganized child how to organize for success in middle school and high school, with special tips for kids with ADD/ADHD and learning disorders. The overstuffed backpack, the missing homework, the unused planner, the test he didn't know about. Sound familiar? When the disorganized child meets the departmentalized structure of middle school, everything can fall apart. Even the academically successful child will start to falter if she misses deadlines, loses textbooks, or can't get to class on time.

Ten drafts to complete a PhD is a book of propulsive purpose. Only one percent of the world's population holds a PhD. But attrition rates remain high. Tara Brabazon provides a concrete strategy to complete a doctorate. Structured through ten drafts, the goal is to—iteratively—improve the PhD dissertation or thesis to enable a successful examination.

There are so many issues surrounding starting school that parents struggle with: selecting the best school for their child (and knowing the right things to look for and questions to ask), preparing their child emotionally and practically for starting, knowing what must-haves to buy (and what not to buy!), navigating school settling-in procedures, coping with behaviour regressions at home, friendship issues, anxiety, tricky behaviour at school, school refusal and homework. This audiobook will address these.

Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Using the foundation of their own values and experiences, parents and educators can learn about the digital world to help set kids up for success in a world fueled by technology.

From the acclaimed author of Blood Orange, a dark new psychological thriller about the perfect mother, the perfect wife, the perfect family -- and the perfect murder. In the playground it's the law of the jungle But at the school gate, there are no rules at all... When Sadie Roper moves back to...

9 Ways to a Resilient Child will help parents enable their children to cope with the challenges that life throws at us all. Discover why winners aren't always grinners, the problems with common advice like 'toughen up, princess', the negative impact of helicopter parenting and how praise can harm instead of help. Understand both the protective and the risk factors affecting resilience for better or for worse.

Discover the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, rewire your brain, free your mind from negativity and set yourself up for success.

Winning the Game of Life: The Seven Lessons You Never Learn in School challenges conventional wisdom, revealing that the path to fulfillment lies beyond self-centered pursuits. Drawing from nearly four decades as a top financial advisor and his role at MAG7 Consulting, Barry presents a groundbreaking approach to personal and professional growth.

Betsy Brown Braun blends humor with her expertise as a child development specialist, popular parent educator, and mother of triplets. Whatever your dilemma or child's question - from "How did the baby get in your tummy?" to "What does 'dead' mean?" to "It's not fair!" - Betsy offers the tools and confidence you need to explain the world to your growing child.

The problems your children face between the ages of 9 and 15 will leave marks on their personalities for the rest of their lives. Lucky for you, this book is designed to be a straightforward resource for helping your child manage the complexities they're facing right now —and for you, a way to support them through this significant phase of their lives.

Help your pre-teen thrive in middle school without the overwhelm! Is your student anxious about the transition to middle school? Are they worried about juggling academics, balancing social pressures, and building confidence? Looking for a practical guide that offers support and boosts self-esteem? Survive and Thrive in Middle School is here to help. Middle school doesn't have to be a confusing or stressful experience.

For parents who didn't grow up with smartphones but can't let go of them now, expert advice on raising kids in our constantly connected world Most kids get their first smartphone at the same time that they're experiencing major developmental changes. Making mistakes has always been a part of...

Teenagers are tired, strapped for time, and often asked to wake up far earlier than they should due to school start times. In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, Lisa L. Lewis, who helped spark the first law in the nation requiring healthy school start times for adolescents, has written a book for parents who want to help their fatigued teens sleep well. Poor sleep affects mental health, athletic performance, and academic success. It contributes to adolescent depression, anxiety, and even drowsy driving. When teens are well-rested, they're happier, healthier, and more resilient.

The Stepping Stone Approach to Puberty introduces a revolutionary alternative: just 3 minutes daily to develop your son's healthy masculine identity. Through the proven GUIDE framework (Ground, Understand, Illuminate, Develop, Encourage), you'll learn to transform potentially awkward moments into natural, meaningful conversations that build upon each other over time.

Positive Parenting for the Explosive Child provides tested and proven strategies based on scientific research and the experiences of a licensed foster mom in a quick and enjoyable listen. It has all you need to turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth by understanding your child's emotions and having powerful and practical tools for effective discipline or empathy when necessary. If you're ready to reach your child, redirect emotions, turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth, and calmly connect with them through love, try Positive Parenting for the Explosive Child!

New and experienced homeschoolers looking for support, as well as educators, psychologists, and others who work with homeschooled children will love the clear, evidence-backed, and conversational information in Homeschool Rising.

This book will teach you how to bring the magic of the Montessori Method into your home. We've condensed its most important concepts into a single workable framework with a 21st century slant aimed at new homeschooling parents.

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen R. Covey illustrates how his principles of leadership can be applied to children of all ages—updated and revised for modern students. In today’s world, we are inundated with information...

Are you at your wits end with your misbehaving child? Are you pulling your hair out and losing sleep because they are out of control? What if I told you that parents all over the world are experiencing the same challenges and frustrations disciplining their children as you? You have come to the right place! Quickly eliminate those undesirable behaviors and build an overwhelmingly positive relationship with your child that you never dreamed possible.

A best-selling expert on education shows how to make the school system work for your child. How many parents have a child struggling in school? The answer: a great many. This audiobook is an informed, practical resource for such parents. As the author of the classic book on home-schooling, The Well-Trained Mind, Susan Wise Bauer knows how children learn and how schools work. Her advice here is comprehensive and anecdotal, including material drawn from experience.