School Development

Imagine your children coming to you, looking for ways to contribute to household chores, being more helpful and respectful to each other, and being responsible - all with minimal input or guidance from you! Based on more than 25 years of working with children and families without the use of negative reinforcement, Jeremy's expert advice will give you the tips, tools, tactics, and strategies to improve your relationship with your child, your parents, and even yourself!

Despite your best intentions, are you worn out and fed up with overwhelm and mom guilt? If so, you’ll find real relief here. Embrace the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood offers mom to mom honesty and humor about the highs and lows of motherhood and how to thrive as a mom. Moms are doing so many things right, but can quickly lose sight of this and of themselves in the day-to-day craziness of motherhood. This book offers fresh perspectives to help you identify what may be holding you back from a more peaceful life.

Motherhood is full of little highs: the smell of a newborn baby's head, the feeling of a small hand holding yours, the infectious sound of laughter, first words, first steps, the first day at school, endless tiny but significant hints of the person your child is to become. But motherhood is not without its lows either: tears and tantrums (your child's and your own), fears, self-doubt, sleepless nights, and that's not to mention the mum fails.

Raising the perfect child...it's our dream as parents. But the reality is: the perfect child doesn't exist. Yet parents everywhere are putting the full-court press on their kids to be perfect, fixating on raising them to be smarter, faster, more successful, and more popular than their peers. And that's making today's parents and their children crazy. In Untying Parent Anxiety, nationally syndicated humor columnist and author Lisa Sugarman reminds us that our kids aren't supposed to be perfect.

Facing summer with her two boys, ages 10 and seven, Pam Lobley was sifting through signups for swim team, rec camp, night camp, scout camp, and enrichment classes. Overwhelmed at the choices, she asked her sons what they wanted to do during summer: "Soccer? Zoo School? Little Prodigy's Art Club?" "Why can't we just play?" they asked. A summer with no scheduled activities at all. The thought was tempting, but was it possible? It would be like something out of the 1950s.

As a parent, you want the best for your child, and one of your greatest hopes is that your child will grow up to be a good person. So, what makes a good person? Generally, we think about good people as being kind: compassionate, empathetic, generous. However, it seems that, in our fast-paced, individual-driven society, kindness is fading and the pressure on parents to raise socially conscious, empathetic, and caring children can seem overwhelming at times.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent condition affecting millions of children globally. Boys are more prone to this condition than girls, so this workbook’s tone is mostly masculine. Children with ADHD are hyperactive and often show impulsive behavior. They can’t maintain their focus for a longer duration, which is why these children are often lagging back in their schools.

If you are starting the process of finding your child's first school - or if you want to choose a new learning environment - The School Choice Roadmap is for you. This first-of-its-kind audiobook offers a practical, jargon-free overview of school-choice policies, from public-school open enrollment to private-school scholarships and more.

From the autumn harvest festival to the summer sports day, the academic year is a non-stop frenzy of planning, preparation and potential chaos, whichever side of the school gates you find yourself. But now Britain’s best-loved teachers and podcast hosts Lee and Adam Parkinson are here to make it all that little bit easier as they share the hilarious trials, tribulations and tomfoolery going on inside our primary schools.

Este manual invaluable usa la Pirámide para padres de los años Increíbles como plan arquitectónico o de construcción, proveyéndolos con herrmaientas específicas que ayudan a prevenir problemas de comportamiento y promueven la competencia social, emocional, y académica, y estilos saludables de vida en los niños. El libro ayuda a los padres a construir una relación fundamental fuerte y positiva, además de usar herramientas de disciplina respetuosas par reducir ciertos problemas de conducta.

The final work from one of the most beloved voices in American education explores stories and lessons of transformative experiences in education For more than a generation, American education has been structured as though it was built of and for concepts, not people. This has transformed...

Synthesizing cutting-edge research and first-hand reporting, Peg Tyre offers parents far smarter and more sophisticated ways to assess a classroom and decide if the school and the teacher have the right stuff. Passionate and persuasive, The Good School empowers parents to make sense of headlines; constructively engage teachers, administrators, and school boards; and figure out the best options for their children.

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...

Raising a child in today's fast-paced digital world can feel daunting. As screens shape our kids' daily lives, parents face urgent questions about safety, mental health, and responsible tech use. Clayton Cranford—founder of Cyber Safety Cop, veteran law enforcement officer, and child safety expert—offers the definitive audiobook guide to confidently navigating these complex challenges. Drawing on over 20 years of frontline experience in youth safety and behavioral threat assessment, Cranford blends gripping real-world stories with actionable strategies.

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 Mystery of the Sensitive Child provides a guide for those who parent and mentor sensitive children. By developing our evolving knowledge, we gain a greater understanding as to why some are more impacted by their environment than others. Why do some children feel overwhelmed? Why are they more emotive and compassionate than others? This book offers suggestions, exercises, practical tools, and strategies to assist these children with the challenges of everyday life.

Raising a Catholic family is never easy, especially not when it comes to discussing our faith with our children. Despite trying our best, sometimes we all need help addressing issues of faith respectfully, honestly, and accurately.

Kim John Payne ofrece inspiración, ideas y un plan para el cambio que te ayudará a simplificar el entorno en tu hogar, establecer ritmos y rutinas razonables, programar descansos y reducir el “tiempo de pantalla” de tus hijos. "Crianza con simplicidad" es un manifiesto para proteger a las infancias y una guía para brindar calma y tranquilidad al contener el diluvio interminable de información y estimulación al que están expuestos los más pequeños.

Ressourcenübungen für Kinder: Altersgerechte, kreative und spaßige Spielanregungen für die Förderung und Unterstützung der Potentiale Ihres Kindes Selbstbewusste, starke Kinder, die ihren Weg gehen und eine strahlende Zukunft vor sich haben – welche Eltern wünschen sich das nicht? Doch diese Entwicklung müssen Sie nicht dem Zufall überlassen, sondern können die Ressourcen Ihres Nachwuchses gezielt aktivieren, und wie das klappt, zeigt Ihnen dieses fröhlich-kreative FamilienHörbuch.

Kids are naturally curious, but when it comes to school it seems like their minds are turned off. Why is it that they can remember the smallest details from their favorite television programs, yet miss the most obvious questions on their history test? Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham has focused his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning and has a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by classroom teachers.