Family Learning

Best-selling author Rafe Esquith, the only teacher to receive the National Medal of Arts, has garnered the American Teacher Award and numerous other honors. Still teaching fifth graders in a small, leaky classroom in downtown Los Angeles, Esquith fosters a wholesome climate where character, humility, and diligence matter and support is unconditional. For his mostly poor and Hispanic students, Esquith models two maxims: Be nice and work hard, and There are no shortcuts. And his students thrive!

In Narcissistic Sibling, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: what is means to be a covert narcissist and how that manifests in real-world interactions; how to determine whether your relationship goes beyond sibling rivalry into a toxic, exhausting dynamic; and more. There's no way to change the past, but by learning the whys and hows of narcissistic manipulation, you can wrest back control. You don't have to live on anyone else's terms.

From two leading child and adolescent mental health experts comes a guide for the parents of every college and college-bound student who want to know what’s normal mental health and behavior, what’s not, and how to intervene before it’s too late. All parenting is in preparation for letting go. However, the paradox of parenting is that the more we learn about late adolescent development and risk, the more frightened we become for our children, and the more we want to stay involved in their lives.

Heal and empower your family, even if your ex is exceptionally manipulative and you’ve felt hopeless for years Are you exhausted from the constant conflict with your narcissistic ex? Fed up with the emotional manipulation and anxious about its impact on your children? Do you ache for a healthy co-parenting relationship but feel it's impossible with a narcissist? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many parents in similar situations feel isolated and overwhelmed, but there is hope.

Are you ready to equip your child with the essential tools they need to thrive in today's complex society? "101 Essential Things Every Child Should Learn: Critical Life Lessons" is a powerful and comprehensive guidebook that will teach you how to raise compassionate, adaptable, and capable young individuals who can navigate life's challenges with confidence and grace.

Harvey the Hamster is a cheerful great bedtime story about a fun hamster that lives in the French countryside. Harvey learns a lesson as he goes off the trail and finds loud mouth Olivia who eats all the food in the burrow. Early readers will enjoy this kids hamster book!

Master the game of Pinochle and play like a pro! Are you looking to learn how to play Pinochle? Do you want to impress your friends and family with your card game skills? Are you tired of playing the same old games and looking for something new to challenge yourself? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then this is just the book for you! Pinochle is a popular card game that generations of players have enjoyed. This game requires three things which are luck, strategy, and skills. You may wonder where to start if you are new to the game. What are the rules? How do you keep score? ...

In school, you’re taught about the causes of World War I, the intricacies of The Great Gatsby, and how to compute the area of a circle. Yet, practical everyday life skills that you’ll need for the future–such as how to handle money–are rarely discussed.

From two leading experts in education and entrepreneurship, an urgent call for the radical reimagining of American education so that we better equip students for the realities of the 21st-century economy.

Master Go through clear instructions, a comprehensive overview of the rules, and tips for the best winning strategies. Do you want to learn how to play Go? Do you want to avoid making beginner mistakes? Are you looking to master advanced Go techniques and hone the skills you need to win? Whether you have some experience with it or have never tried it before, Go is a fun and easy game to master, and this book will be the perfect steppingstone for your learning journey. In this book, you will: Gain insight into the game’s fundamental concepts, including its history, the pieces used, the ...

For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life, expected or not, the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with which you handle the change. It all comes down to knowing we're valuable, and that we're worthy of that value. As Fred would say, "You don't have to be anything more than who you are right now."

Are you an author struggling to find time to write? You've worked eight grueling hours at the day job, walked the dog, done the dishes, and put the little ones to bed. How do you still complete your writer to-do list after all of that? It might seem like there's never enough time, but you can find a way to create. You can publish regularly while balancing all those other tasks in your life.

As another year unfolded, lifestyle blogger and mom of three Miranda Anderson realized she felt weighed down by the mass of belongings her family had been accumulating. In an effort to pare down and cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and abundance in their lives, she and her husband decided to embark on a minimalism challenge, where they would stop all unnecessary shopping for one year. It meant learning to use what they already had and being more creative.

Everything you need to know to master the game of Backgammon! Have you ever wanted to learn how to play one of the oldest board games in history? Are you looking for a game that is easy to learn yet provides endless hours of strategic and entertaining fun? Feel like you need comprehensive guidance to really get into the game? If so, How to Play Backgammon for Beginners is the perfect book for you! Backgammon is enjoyed by people all over the world, both as a casual pastime and as a serious game of strategy. This book is designed for beginners who want to get started playing Backgammon ...

With its practical advice and compassionate tone, The Myth of Laziness shows parents how to nurture their child's strengths and improve their classroom productivity. Most important, it shows how correcting these problems in childhood will help children live a fulfilling and productive adult life.

All parents want a definitive set of steps to prevent reactions without sacrificing the crucial rules and boundaries kids need to thrive. Most parents are looking for what I call a “mindful authority”. Each tip the author includes uses a situation from real life to share how to address the intense emotions of early childhood and school-age children so that your child becomes independent, respectful, responsible, and capable of succeeding in the world.

The latest cognitive research has revealed something extraordinary: learning music and listening to music can grow and repair our brains at any age. Here, Dr. Anita Collins explains how music has the potential to positively benefit almost all aspects of a child's development, whether it's through formal education or mindful appreciation; simply clapping in time can assist a young child who is struggling with reading.

In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder, all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated.

Listen to stories from the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series, Volumes I, II, and III. This trilogy is packed with compassion, love, experience, and wisdom.

Raising moral, responsible, and successful teenagers with a good sense of civic responsibility in the modern world is not a walk in the bag. Perhaps your kid is now getting moodier, breaking rules, immense into social media, raising their voice when you confront them, or have started exploring romantic relationships, and you are getting worried. Effective teen parenting is key. Now, you have an alternative to shouting, ineffective punishments, and micromanaging your teenagers—Parenting Teens.