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"Dr. Leonard Sax's The Collapse of Parenting should be required reading for all parents."―Dr. Nancy Kehoe, author of Wrestling with Our Inner Angels In The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of depression and anxiety among young people...

Why Don't Students Like School? (2nd Edition) features 25 percent updated material while still honoring the classic, beloved approaches of the original. The second edition will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn and reveals the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. 

Critical thinking is the essential tool for ensuring that students fulfill their promise. But, in reality, critical thinking is still a luxury good, and students with the greatest potential are too often challenged the least. Colin Seale, a teacher-turned-attorney-turned-education-innovator and founder of thinkLaw, uses his unique experience to introduce a wide variety of concrete instructional strategies and examples that teachers can use in all grade levels and subject areas. 

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.

Baffling and beloved, with the capacity to go from joy to frustration in seconds, young children are some of the most misunderstood people on the planet. Parents and caregivers struggle with these little ones, who are known for their extreme behaviour, from tantrums, resistance, and aggression to separation anxiety, bedtime protests, and not listening. The key to understanding youngsters lies in realizing that their challenging behaviour is not personal, nor is it a disorder or deficit.

Mindfulness--the quality of attention that combines full awareness with acceptance of each moment, just as it is--is gaining broad acceptance among mental health professionals as an adjunct to treatment. This little book is a very appealing introduction to mindfulness meditation for children and...

Adult ADHD can affect men in different ways. Men may experience it in various ways, and its symptoms can be more challenging to detect. Men with ADHD are often overlooked, leaving many who are struggling with their abilities to feel isolated or confused about what they're experiencing. While the underlying mechanisms of ADHD are still being studied, it is thought that the male brain may process information differently than the female brain, which could account for some of these differences. This audiobook was written for men who think they have ADHD or have been diagnosed with it.

An accessible blueprint to embolden our daughters to be critical thinkers, fearless doers, and joyful change agents for our future—from the proud mother of teen activist Marley Dias, founder of 1000BLACKGIRLBOOKS. “A stunning and pathbreaking how-to guide and memoir for every mom, dad, or...

A desperate mother must grapple with impossible choices as her young son becomes too dangerous to live at home, but is only growing bigger, stronger, and more violent while in treatment. When Keri and her husband adopt Devon, he has concerning behaviors, but she's confident all he needs is the love of a forever family.

Enrich your life, eliminate the guesswork in social interactions, and bring your communication skills to a whole new level. Gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate any social situation effectively, foster genuine connections, and avoid manipulative schemes.

This audiobook will help you break the cycle of communicating ineffectively by teaching you how to read people's reactions and understand what they are thinking. You'll learn how to avoid many common communication pitfalls and tools to inspire people with your conversation. You'll discover how to engage others with your real thoughts, feelings and values.

This audiobook will teach you habits and tricks to widen your social circle and be someone who naturally attracts people. You will no longer be worried about what kind of first impression you’re making because your natural charisma will speak for itself.

Ao longo das gerações, as mulheres têm se esforçado intensamente para emagrecer, buscando uma silhueta mais esbelta, e nesse caminho somos bombardeadas com informações sobre emagrecimento, às vezes opostas ou contraditórias, que mudam com o passar do tempo. Contudo, muitas dietas desregulam o organismo, e a maioria ignora a diferença entre homens e mulheres, especialmente em um aspecto fundamental para as mulheres: os hormônios.

With aging, regardless of which stage of life we are talking about, there is a metamorphosis taking place. In truth, it scares the bejeesus out of each and every one of us. Why? Because we don't know how to do this thing called aging. We would rather practice tried and true denial. Who wants to admit to themselves, or anyone else, the degree to which they feel powerless and helpless about what’s happening to them? Um, like, no one!

Are you completely exasperated with how lazy you’ve become? Have you tried every known trick to stop procrastinating, but nothing ever really fixes the problem? Would you like to finally break up with procrastination and laziness, so you can take action and become the person you’ve always dreamed of being? With the right support system and attitude, you can beat laziness and procrastination without being worried that your results will be short-lived!