School Development

Welcome to the nuthouse! There’s nothing quite like parenting. It’s a ride filled with joy and laughter, as well as tears, sleep deprivation, and an unhealthy obsession with tiny humans’ bowel movements. It’s the scariest rollercoaster you’ll ever climb aboard, but also the most rewarding.

Want to be part of the 50 percent who complete their doctoral program? In just seven steps, you’ll learn tools and techniques to help you start strong, stay the course, and finish on time. Each step contains action items so you can apply the information for immediate results. You’ll learn how to position yourself for success, manage overwhelming emotions, build a supportive network, work smarter, and more. Informed by 20 years of work with hundreds of students and faculty, The Happy Doc Student Handbook demystifies the process so you can successfully navigate your program.

Get ready to laugh. This is not a boring education book. With real world lessons and funny anecdotes listeners can connect with, Ian explains how families can win the battle to stop divisive and dangerous concepts rooted in critical race theory and other dangerous left-wing ideologies from spreading to their schools. He convincingly makes the case that the Left envisions a public education system in America where children are no longer the responsibility of their parents but rather mere wards of the state.

Moving up to middle school? Want it to be great? Then this is the book for you! This is the perfect reference guide, and all that you will need if you are moving up to middle school. Middle school is a big change and many times it's the first biggest transition a young person has to face. With any change come uncertainties and questions. There is a huge difference between elementary school and middle school.

What would you do if you could go to college without going to high school? Would you travel abroad, spend late nights writing a novel, volunteer in an emergency room, or build your own company? What dreams would you be pursuing right now? College Without High School shows how independent teens can self-design their high school education by becoming unschooled. Students begin by defining their goals and dreams and then pursue them through a combination of meaningful and engaging adventures. It is possible to pursue your dreams....

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.

Music education is a vital part of a child's total education. It awakens a child's creative skills and builds self esteem that will last a lifetime. Music educations teaches children critical thinking, private initiative, research skills, cross cultural studies, discipline, self management and cooperation, skills that are needed in daily life and in the business world. Music education transforms children into adults with strong self esteem and survival skills.

Parent's Questions About High School is an inspirational book about helping your child be successful in high school, specifically focusing on the ninth-grade transition. Also included is the award-winning formula for how to help your child improve their grades or help them strive for the grade point average they need to be part of any school sports teams. I have over 28 years of experience in high school, middle school, and vocational education administration.

A significant event occurred in Jim's life when his son was born. His son, Michael, was born weighing 3 pounds, 14 ounces. He also had several health issues that were eventually diagnosed as a growth disorder. The growth disorder had many characteristics. Most significantly, the disorder made Michael, throughout his life, smaller and slighter than most children or adults. These characteristics led to Michael looking "different." Throughout Michael's life, there were many experiences where he was judged, teased, and bullied because he was small.

Stop struggling on the roller coaster and find freedom. In Manage My Emotions, author, psychologist, and emotional intelligence expert Dr. Kenneth Martz draws on over 25 years of improving people's emotional lives to offer you proven and powerful methods for understanding emotions, how they affect your life, and how to change.

Excuse Me, College Is Now is an invaluable, up-beat guide for college students, and their parents, on how to navigate the stresses of college life to enjoy it. Filled with real-life stories and practical tips, this is a user-friendly book that deals with the major issues college kids face today.

Have you always wondered what an au pair is and what they do? Have you thought about being an au pair before? Are you nervous or anxious about moving away to become an au pair? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Being an Au Pair by author Natalie Castle offers an approach to help you through the process of becoming an au pair, as well as offers helpful tips and advice on how to be the best au pair possible. Most books on being an au pair tell you all the amazing things you will experience, but never give you practical advice.

Do you want to prepare your child for a secure financial future but feel overwhelmed by where to start? You’re not alone. Many parents share the same concern, juggling busy schedules and financial topics that seem too complex to teach. But here’s the good news: teaching kids about money can be simple, fun, and stress-free—even if you’re still learning yourself.

Habilidades de vida esenciales que todo niño de 9 años debe conocer prepara a niños y niñas de 8 a 10 años con confianza en el mundo real mediante habilidades de vida esenciales para niños. Este práctico libro de habilidades de vida enseña a cada niño a tomar decisiones, desarrollar independencia y fortalecer la inteligencia emocional desde temprano. Repleto de actividades y ejemplos relevantes, esta guía hace que enseñar técnicas prácticas sea fácil para los padres y divertido para los niños.

Habilidades de vida esenciales que todo niño de 11 años debe conocer ayuda a niñas y niños de 10 a 12 años a desarrollar confianza, independencia y pensamiento crítico mediante habilidades de vida esenciales para niños. Este libro de habilidades de vida, recomendado por padres, enseña a cada niño a gestionar su tiempo, resolver problemas y comunicarse de manera efectiva. Con lecciones prácticas y actividades dinámicas, esta guía hace que enseñar habilidades de vida sea sencillo para los cuidadores.

Habilidades de vida esenciales que todo niño de 12 años debe conocer proporciona a niñas y niños de 10 a 12 años las herramientas que necesitan para crecer con confianza, capacidad e independencia. Este libro esencial de habilidades de vida para niños enseña técnicas prácticas que desarrollan la resolución de problemas, la comunicación y la conciencia del mundo real. Con lecciones prácticas y ejemplos relevantes, la guía hace que enseñar herramientas esenciales sea fácil y efectivo.

Habilidades de vida esenciales que todo niño de 10 años debe conocer proporciona a niñas y niños de 10 a 12 años las herramientas para crecer con confianza, responsabilidad y preparación para la vida real. Este libro esencial de habilidades de vida para niños enseña a cada niño a tomar decisiones, gestionar el tiempo y desarrollar habilidades sociales sólidas. Con lecciones prácticas y actividades atractivas, esta guía ayuda a los cuidadores a enseñar habilidades esenciales de forma natural.

Muchos padres dicen que este es el mejor libro de tapa blanda sobre habilidades de vida para niños de 8 años porque es claro, práctico y motivador. Hace que aprender sobre independencia, toma de decisiones y crecimiento emocional se sienta natural y alcanzable.

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.

Most parents want to help their children develop critical thinking skills in order to understand truth and avoid being deceived. Yet this desire doesn’t help someone learn how to actually make it happen. How can parents—how can you—actually raise a critical thinker? Sometimes the best way to learn a truth is to explore its antithesis. Just as darkness helps us better comprehend light, perhaps we can better understand how to raise critical thinkers by considering how we might do the opposite.