Child Motivation

William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson have 60 years combined experience talking to kids one-on-one, and the most common question they get when out speaking to parents and educators is: What do you say? While many adults understand the importance and power of the philosophies behind the books that dominate the parenting bestseller list, parents are often left wondering how to put those concepts into action. Johnson and Stixrud show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, beginning with defining and demonstrating the basic principles of listening and speaking.

What does it take to go from a quiet farm in Checotah, Oklahoma, to becoming one of the biggest names in music history? For Carrie Underwood, it wasn’t just her powerful voice that led her to success—it was the way she lived her life. In The 7 Habits of Carrie Underwood, young readers will discover how Carrie’s journey mirrors the powerful lessons found in Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Before she became a superstar, Carrie was a small-town girl with big dreams. She learned to be proactive by taking responsibility for her own future, and she began with the end ...

Translated in several languages and published by SOLEN in Slovakia, this book will show you how to build character, clarify values, and achieve motivation for a meaningful life through the ancient game of chess. Unique and universal, chess continues to be relevant to human life and struggles; its powers in education and character education have been known for centuries but research has only recently started to quantify them. Chess helps develop grit, discipline, initiative, creativity, and other necessary qualities for authentic living. This book makes the adventure of character building ...

Do today's children lack the flexibility and mental strength they need to cope with life's challenges in an increasingly complicated and scary world? With safe spaces and trigger warnings designed to "protect" kids, many adults worry that children don't have the resilience to reach their greatest potential. Amy Morin, the author who identified the characteristics that mentally strong people share, now gives adults - parents, teachers, and other mentors - the tools they need to become mental strength trainers.

Effective teaching and learning are not always intuitive. The illusion of knowledge becomes the difficulty of metacognition. Consider the illusion of encouragement. The common view that “just do the best you can” is encouraging and useful does not stand up to scrutiny. According to American psychologist and pioneer in goal-setting theory Dr Edwin Locke, “just do your best” goals consistently underperform in comparison to specific and challenging goals. The problem is: 1) it is unclear what the target is, 2) any result can fulfil the claim “I did my best”, providing a ready ...

Este libro es mucho más que una colección de historias: es una herramienta para empoderar a los niños y mostrarles que tienen un potencial increíble dentro de ellos. Un libro pensado para transformar corazones y mentes jóvenes. Imagina a tu hijo leyendo sobre héroes que enfrentan sus miedos, resuelven problemas con creatividad y ayudan a los demás con una sonrisa. Cada historia está diseñada para inspirar, enseñar valores y reforzar habilidades esenciales para la vida.

A tu hija le encantará este audiolibro porque en él encontrará muchas de las respuestas a las preguntas que le pueden estar preocupando a esta edad. En esta historia encontrará una niña fuerte, valiente, llena de confianza y seguridad en sí misma, pero una niña que para descubrir su poder también tuvo que hacerse preguntas y sentirse triste. Pronto tu hija podrá comprender mejor que nació para brillar, que es un ser único y formidable.

Unlock the secrets of success and self-belief with Think and Grow Rich – For Kids! This beautifully hand-illustrated adaptation of Napoleon Hill’s classic book introduces children to powerful life lessons through engaging storytelling and inspiring visuals. Follow real-life figures like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and more as they overcome challenges and achieve their dreams through faith, persistence, and purpose. What Kids Will Learn: The power of setting clear goals and believing in themselves Why persistence matters, even when things get tough How imagination, planning, and teamwork ...

When you learn to be yourself and find pride in what you do, everything you want to happen can become a reality. You are an amazing girl! You can do everything you want and even more than you ever thought. Keep reaching for your dreams every day! Before you know it, those dreams will become a reality, opening up your life for more dreams, challenges, and growth.

Every parent knows the struggle of wanting to equip their child with the tools to navigate a world filled with challenges. Is your son battling insecurities that hold him back from pursuing his passions? Do you worry that societal pressures are impacting his self-esteem? Tierra Williams, a passionate advocate for empowering young Black boys, understands these challenges and has crafted Positive Affirmations for Black Boys as a beacon of hope and guidance.

If you are healing from your history of childhood sexual abuse, you may be feeling like a hamster running around on a wheel, unable to escape your own self-destructive tendencies. Trust and superficial intimate relationships are common in adulthood for many survivors. You will discover the tool that helped the author to lower the effects of the trauma and brought her to the emotional state needed to deal with every aspect of life.

This book tells a story about a young boy who feels left out because he was born with an exceptional health condition. This is the reality of many kids with special needs, the feeling of not being enough. Children with special needs are sometimes bullied and treated badly but the truth is, many of these kids are overwhelmed with insecurities. In this book, Adam, an autistic child had a divine encounter when he got lost in the woods. The time he spent with the angel in the woods revealed his greatest fear. Adam eventually leaves the woods with a miracle and with a dream. This book identifies...

For some people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, medication may not be the right answer, and for others, medication alone may not be enough. Natural Relief for Adult ADHD offers an accessible, research-based guide on the most effective non-medication treatments for ADHD. If you have ADHD, you may find it hard to stay focused on one thing and have trouble with time management and organization. This book will provide you with sound, complementary strategies to increase your focus, get organized, and stay motivated.

If you are listening to this, you have just experienced every parent’s worst nightmare, the loss of your beloved child. And while you are completely numb, yet feel like you’re suffocating, you intrinsically know you can and will survive this insufferable loss. Despite the pain, you want to thrive again with an open heart and make a difference in your life and in the lives of those you will continue to walk by your side and look to you for strength.

Inspire the Next Generation of Basketball Stars! As the latest installment in the Young Legends series, Basketball Legends for Kids brings the excitement of the court to life with 25 true stories of NBA and WNBA icons. Each inspiring biography proves that with hustle, heart, and grit, anyone can rise to the top. Perfect for readers ages 8–12 (grades 3–6), this fun and uplifting collection shows how superstars like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant overcame obstacles on their way to basketball glory – inspiring boys and girls to dream big. Meet the All-Star Lineup: Michael ...

In this book, you will find a beautiful collection of inspiring stories. Each one is filled with an incredible message. Even though the characters come from imaginary places, they still experience the same emotions, ideas, dreams, and desires that you feel every day. Explore these fairy tale worlds and discover how the heroes of the stories overcome their challenges. While listening, think about how they achieve their goals and reach their dreams.

This book is about life and the journeys men make from boys to men. Life is a wise teacher if the student is cognitive and purposefully attentive. From boys to Men is more than about reaching the age milestone, but more about navigating through the plethora of voices on the landscape of life. It's about having the cognitive mindset to acquire knowledge and being studious enough to decipher the sound from the unsound. It's learning to be a critical and logical thinker on the childhood journey of ignorance to the adulthood of wisdom. There is only one road from boys to men; nevertheless, ...

You are a very lucky girl to have so many people love and support you. Your relationship with your parents and family can give you confidence and help you spread your wings through the world. The connection you have with your loved ones will inspire you to do many things you may not have tried before. You are a loved and wonderful girl.

In an age when respect and honor seem like distant and antiquated relics, how can we equip boys to pursue valor and courageously put the needs of others before their own? This book helps parents to inspire their boys by captivating their imagination and honoring their love for adventure. Heather Haupt explores how knights historically lived out various aspects of the knights' Code of Chivalry, as depicted in the French epic Song of Roland, and how boys can embody these same ideals now.

"Cucumbers Have Thorns and Snakes Love Strawberries" is masterfully written. It is a non-fiction with the warmth and laughter of the 2016 hit series "This Is Us," The emotional journey of "The Color Purple" (Alice Walker), and the triumphant healing of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" (Jack Canfield). It is about the courageous journey of a father and daughter whose lives are torn apart after he suffers a freak accident while home on leave. The path his daughter takes leads to an unimaginable roller-coaster of life events. Readers face emotional breath stealing truths. Each page will keep you ...