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Fat Kids is a truly unique work; all other books focusing on children and weight are solely focused on diet and weight loss. This book, with its empathetic point of view, raw emotion, and solid information, is a necessary voice in the literary scene.

Despite a perfect storm of hostile forces that are robbing children of a healthy childhood, courageous parents and teachers who know what’s best for children are turning the tide. Johann Christoph Arnold, whose books on education, parenting, and relationships have helped more than a million people through life’s challenges, draws on the stories and voices of parents and educators on the ground, and a wealth of personal experience.

A groundbreaking book that will change the way you view parenting. In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do interracial friendships decrease in schools that are more...

Have you noticed how the onion has so many layers? And have you seen your mother's eyes water when she cuts an onion? Here is a remarkable story to tell you why. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. This gorgeous book is the ideal...

Defying foreign government orders and interviewing terrorists face-to-face, a young American tours hostile lands to learn about Middle Eastern youth—and uncovers a subculture that defies every stereotype. Classrooms were never sufficient for Jared Cohen; he wanted to learn about global affairs...

During the civil war that ravaged Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002, an estimated 20,000 children were forced to join the fighting. As villages were raided and youths rounded up, it was not uncommon for a child to be ordered to kill a friend, relative, or neighbor. The goal was to make it impossible for the captives to return home and be accepted back into their communities. Betancourt's study provides insight into the long-term psychological and developmental effects of family separation, war, and exposure to violence.

What if parenting were an act of social justice? In this part story-telling, part self-inquiry book, authors and therapists Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral situate parenting children of color with neurodivergence within the context of various interlocking systems of oppression including settler colonialism, White supremacy, ableism, and capitalism. These intersections engender isolation and loneliness. Using the voices of parents on the front lines and other experts, Parenting at the Intersections offer an invitation to parents to slow down and reflect on their own parenting journeys.

In Dancing with a Porcupine, Jennie Owens shares the compelling story of her struggle to save her own life while caring for three troubled children she and her husband adopted from foster care. How could she stay loving, giving, and forgiving in the midst of a daily battle with children acting out the rage, resentment, and pain of their own traumatic pasts? Is there such a thing as secondary trauma, and if so, what do you do about it? When faith, endurance, and creativity are not enough, what’s next?

What are you going to do for the rest of your life? For David Lawrence, Jr., a brilliant newspaper editor and publisher with a distinguished, three-decade-long journalism career who retired in 1999 at the age of 56, the answer in his words was to dedicate his life to a "[N]ewly energized purposefulness: that every child have a real chance to succeed." 

Step into the enchanting world of Charlie the Brave, where every chapter invites listeners on an inspiring adventure filled with bravery, kindness, and self-belief. This beautifully crafted tale follows Charlie, a small yet spirited Bichon Frise puppy, as he navigates life’s challenges with heartwarming determination and courage. From his first tentative steps as a tiny puppy to his triumphant leaps of bravery, Charlie’s story unfolds through a series of endearing chapters.

10 Things Boys Need Most, a new HarperCollins book, full description to follow when available...

健康リスク、学力への影響、自殺との関わりまで──「早起き」が子どもを追いつめる 健康的な生活習慣と信じられてきた「早起き」。しかしそれは、子どもにとって何のメリットもないどころか、学力や心身の健康に深刻な影響を及ぼしている可能性がある。

Resultado de um cruzamento de olhares sobre o tema abrangente da infância na história brasileira, reúne historiadores, sociólogos e educadores sensíveis à consciência que vem aflorando sobre a condição das crianças e, sobretudo...

The Raising Girls Workbook provides the best information about girls at every age, alongside simple questionnaires to determine your daughter’s unique needs. Build on your family’s strengths and find new strategies to help your daughter grow up happy and healthy. Topics include: How to help...

An American Girl Anthology: Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe turns American Girl dolls―and the ever-growing ecosystem surrounding them―inside out. Editors Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler and KC Hysmith, along with an expansive list of contributors, explore Pleasant Company...

This memoir that "will take your breath away" chronicles a harrowing journey through homelessness and poverty in New York City, followed by a turbulent experience in foster care (Jeanette Walls, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle). This powerful memoir exposes the harsh...

Spottysaurus Shares Breakfast by Dino Manoli, narrated by the delightful duo Tanya O'Sullivan and Peter Coates, and published by UK Book Publishing, is an enchanting tale that blends fun, education, and important life lessons. Follow Spottysaurus, the lovable blue dinosaur with her signature pink spot, as she embarks on a heartwarming adventure to discover the perfect breakfast. When Spot wakes up with a rumbling tummy but no idea what to eat, her friends come to the rescue! Together, they explore new foods, share laughs, and learn the joys of trying new things.

Die alternde Gesellschaft ist weder kindergerecht noch ist sie gerecht zu Kindern. Für Kinder und Jugendliche ist der Krisenzustand zum Normalzustand geworden. Die junge Generation wird politisch übersehen und gesellschaftlich vernachlässigt. Kinder müssen ins Zentrum des politischen und gesellschaftlichen Denkens gerückt werden. Das Hörbuch vereint eine umfassende Problemanalyse mit vielen Lösungsansätzen. Die Herausforderung ist so groß, dass alle einen Beitrag leisten können. Deutschland steht an einem Wendepunkt.

The hidden science addicting kids... stealing childhood “It’s just a game”… “Social media is how kids talk today”… “Online video is just like TV” If these claims are true, why can’t kids look up from their screens? Why are children and teens turning their backs on family, school, the outdoors, and all things real world to live on phones and video game players? Richard Freed, a child and adolescent psychologist, reveals why in his book Better Than Real Life, as he unveils Silicon Valley’s secret science of persuasive design.