Family & Relationships - Education

Almost Grown is a guide for parents to the final years of high school and first years of college, offering intelligent counsel not only in practical issues such as developing a college search plan or handling questions of money, sex, and substance abuse, but...

When Beating the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Males appeared in 1998, it was hailed as "a crucial book" (Baltimore Sun) and "undoubtedly one of the most important tools the African American parent can possess" (Kweisi Mfume, President NAACP). Now, in response to...

Now the organization that represents the most advanced research and thinking about child development brings you state of the art answers to every parenting concerns. Focusing exclusively on developmental issues, the work of psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, social workers and educators at Yale University School...

In this book, the Searses bring the reason and common sense of their philosophy of parenting to the hurdles of raising the older child. Attachment parenting is not just for babies; as children grow, they need to expand the web of their secure attachments...

Everything teenagers need to know about surviving the four most dramatic and difficult years of their lives Written especially for teens aged 13-17, this is the ultimate all-in-one survival guide for today's "desperate" high schoolers. The authors are soughtafter speakers who talk to teens...

A fifty-year-old Bridge game provides an unexpected way to cross the generational divide between a daughter and her mother. Betsy Lerner takes us on a powerfully personal literary journey, where we learn a little about Bridge and a lot about life.After a lifetime defining...

Bring out the best in your children with this book, written with the busy parent in mind. Leading expert Bernadette Tynan, who works with parents, children and teachers, reveals that every child has their own gifts and will excel with a parent's support. Includes...

Keep all your important details organized with this comprehensive guide for planning, prepping, and making your move to college. A handbook that consolidates need to know details, with step-by-step instructions to help you make a smooth transition from home to dorm. Easy to use...

Parents, want to get a good return on the price of your child's college tuition? Learn how to motivate and guide your student to integrate career planning with college studies. Sharon Gilbert has over 20 years of experience working with college students. In her...

This attractive lift-the-flap Advent Calendar for children 5-11 years old matches the illustrations in The Christmas Promise storybook. It comes with a booklet containing 25 devotions for December to help families explore the Bible together in the run up to Christmas.Each window in the...

WOW WOW WOW I just finished your book Thank you for your genuine insight of motherhood and your strong conviction of God, education, hope, and love that permeates throughout your book It is a stimulating book that every mother should read no matter her...

This is a fantastic, enlightening treatise on healthy relationships and sex from the perspective of Agnes Maude Royden, the first woman to earn a Doctor of Divinity. What was progressive in 1921 is now common sense advice for Christians of today, especially those who...

Unlock your children's potential and trust them to make their own decisions.Are you ready to let your children take the wheel of their own lives and trust that they will make the right decisions? Do you want to create environments that support them? Parenting...

Animals Coloring Book for Toddlers - Activity Books - Learn and FunThe best way to let your child get the most out of coloring is to let them do it at their own pace and in their own style. Let them express themselves freely...

How to avoid fatal parenting mistakes that even professional pedagogues make...Is your chaotic family life making you feel like there's no space left for you?If you want to reveal the secrets around this revolutionary parenting approach and harmonize your home and focus on what...

In the book Parents for World Peace, Laura Fobler describes the connection between conflicts in our world (both domestic and global) and a parenting style that many parents are obliviously using, based on inequality. In seven simple steps, Laura gives parents a wake-up call...

An unflinching memoir about navigating social mobility as a first gen Latina--offering both a riveting personal story and an examination of the unacknowledged emotional tolls of being a trailblazer. Alejandra Campoverdi has been a child on welfare, a White House aide to President Obama,...

The concept of the "sophomore slump" is not new or unfamiliar to most people. Students in their second year of college are often let down as they don't receive the same fanfare they did the year before, classes get harder, and what they thought...

This book is great for families welcoming new babies into their lives. Written by a pediatric nurse with decades of experience, this book was created to bring awareness of the germs and diseases a newborn can contract from a harmless event such as kissing...

Oh What Wonderful hair is a story by Barry Johnson about the daily routine that takes place in his home and all of the fun that happens while coming up with different hairstyles for his daughter. Every style gets named after a different animal...

For us as children, every Saturday was our hair ritual day. We would wake up, clean the house, and start the practice. We would wash, dry, and straighten our hair. My mom or older sister would braid our hair. As a grown-up, it is...

Educating Children is a translation and commentary of Imam Muhammad al-Ramlī's classic poem Riyāḍatul Ṣibyān, covering topics on child-rearing such as the importance of good company, etiquette of speech, and cultivating good manners. In this book, Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed offers personal reflections and...

Potty training allows a child to gain independence and is the start of self-mastery of his or her body. It helps give a child a positive self-image and boosts up self-esteem even at a very young age.This Book Include Positive Discipline and Basic concepts.Your...

Dr. Matt Townsley and Dr. Chad Lang have written a practical guide aimed at helping parents understand the ins and outs of grading and assessment in the 21st century.Author: Matt Townsley, Chad LangISBN-10: 1475868022ISBN-13: 9781475868029Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2023Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize:...

A child's initial training ground to shape behavior starts at home. Parents are responsible for teaching their children manners, etiquette, social skills, rules and principles to interact with people and navigate through life successfully. Unfortunately, all kids don't get the same basic teachings because...

One mother described part of the complications of consenting to her one-week-old child's high-risk heart surgery.'I can't imagine her being any more precious to me than she is now. I can hardly bear feeling so close to her as it is...I can't wait until...

ANXIETY SUPPORT BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANXIETY RESOURCES ANXIETY IN KIDS STRESS RELIEF MANAGING STRESS TRANSITION TO SCHOOL CHILDHOOD ANXIETYAre you and your child feeling anxious about the upcoming back-to-school season? Don't worry, Managing Back-To-School Anxiety is here to help! This comprehensive guide is designed to empower...

Welcome to Santa's secret winter wonderland!Join Peyton Avery as she takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting world of Christmas carols.In this captivating book, Peyton explores the true spirit of these classic songs and reveals the fascinating stories behind them.Step into the...

Four outstanding volumes provide childcare professionals with expert insights and timeless guidance from experienced childcare leaders. Program solutions and groundbreaking historical, political and social perspectives come from educators like Edward Zigler, Bettye Caldwell, and Maria Piers; politicians like Walter Mondale and John Brademas; and...

Stevanne Auerbach, PhD., Teacher; Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Education, approved the first grant for "Sesame Street," evaluated "Title One Programs," established first model childcare center, testified before Congressional Committee (1969); At the Office of Equal Opportunity, planned national childcare program, coordinated...

Educating Children is a translation and commentary of Imam Muḥammad al-Ramlī's classic poem Riyāḍatul Ṣibyān, covering topics on child-rearing such as the importance of good company, etiquette of speech, and cultivating good manners. In this book, Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed offers personal reflections and...

What does it mean to be nourished? Nothing could be more basic than food. However, food is only one part of the concept of nourishment, but it has consumed our focus and eclipsed something far more critical for thriving-connection. We have lost sight of...

This book consists of an easy-to-follow plan designed to guide and assist parents in nurturing and developing pre-reading/pre-literacy skills needed to learn how to read. Author: Sheila E. SappISBN-10: 1475869703ISBN-13: 9781475869705Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2023Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

Why does the family matter? How can the family truly flourish with so many different opinions about what family means and what role it plays in society? How can we strengthen the family to reflect God's design for it? Family Communication and the Christian...

The Powerful Partnerships Family Engagement Action Guide is a flexible study guide tool that provides thought-provoking questions and structured planning that will help readers bring the ideas and strategies outlined in Powerful Partnerships to life in the classroom.Author: Scholastic EditorialISBN-10: 1338564838ISBN-13: 9781338564839Publisher: Teaching ResourcesLanguage:...

- Are you looking for practical ways in which to improve your parenting practice and style?- Are you seeking an improved understanding of your child's needs and daily experiences? - Are you interested in developing a positive relationship with your child while maintaining your...

My Family is a series of two rhyming books for early readers. The stories revolve around how a child sees their family, and delights in the company of their loved ones. Packed with vibrant illustrations and simple yet fun poems, these stories are sure...

Your child has gotten to their first year of high school, congratulations! If you're wondering what to expect during this milestone year, you'll find loads of information in 9th Grade Ready useful to you and your student. Each contributor to 9th Grade Ready is...

Rainmakers prayer study guide is to set in motion and discover how to pray effectively. As you learn to pray and communicate to God, this study guide will assist you with your creativity, a renewed hope, and a strong sense of peace as you...

How a single mother and the St. Louis Public School System were able to challenge the norms and change the destinies of the McCoy Family. You will believe in miracles after you read this bookAuthor: Laverne McCoy-ByersISBN-10: 8563530992ISBN-13: 9798563530997Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2020Pages: 142Format:...

Children enter the school doors today with many diverse needs: mental health problems, ADHD, anxiety, victims of physical or sexual abuse, homelessness, or facing some other type of trauma. Teachers in today's classrooms are struggling to understand the needs of their students and to...

What is that thing that really makes someone successful? What kind of abilities or knowledge do successful people have? The truth is that success is made of a lot of simple and little things that can create great results when used together. For example:...

-Take 30 seconds a week to write one line about what's happening in your life - after four years, you will have a memory book to look back and remember all of the little things about Veterinary School. -This makes a great gift for...

In 2003 a very special package was born into our lives. Our son Steven, who was a miracle birth. My wife conceived when doctors told us it was not possible. Then at 3 years old the enemy threw a monkey wrench into our world...

In 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...

This book consists of an easy-to-follow plan designed to guide and assist parents in nurturing and developing pre-reading/pre-literacy skills needed to learn how to read. Author: Sheila E. SappISBN-10: 147586969XISBN-13: 9781475869699Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2023Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

For learning and fun combined. Kids learn best while having fun. Activities such as coloring and tracing will improve your child's pencil grip, concentration and developing their imagination. This book helps children practice basic concepts like reading and tracing while they color as well.The...

Regardless of income, social status, or ethnicity, parents everywhere are concerned about their children's academic performance. We all want our children to reach their academic potential. We all seek the peace of mind that comes with knowing our children are learning and mastering all...

From the author of Lost in Trans Nation, and featuring a new preface. If you think sex education is still about the birds and the bees, you're wrong. And it's not about science either. If you're a parent with children in the public school...

Raise Confident Children: Today's Kids, Tomorrow's Leaders is a mindful guide for parents to develop a coaching style that raises today's kids to become tomorrow's leaders. The book is full of fun ways and easy activities to increase confidence, develop leadership and expand communication...