Family Learning

In this smart and subversively funny memoir, Kristen Howerton navigates the emotional and sometimes messy waters of motherhood and challenges the idea that there’s a “right” way to raise kids. Recounting her successes, trials, mishaps, and hard-won wisdom, this mother of four advocates for letting go of the expectations, the guilt, and the endless race to be the perfect parent to the perfect child in the perfect family.

Discover the essential skills to survive and thrive in a worst-case scenario event. Prepare yourself, provide for your family, and protect your home with this world-class audiobook on disaster preparedness.

Become a master of Spades and dominate every game! Have you always been enthralled by the game of Spades? Do you wish you could find a resource to explain it in detail? Are you sick and tired of losing and prepared to take over every game like the boss you know you can be? This clear and concise guide will take you by the hand and show you the A to Z of Spades. It will demystify every concept and show you how to walk away from most tables holding your head high because you’ve won a game for the umpteenth time. In this book, you will: Discover the fascinating origins of the game of Spades....

Meet Dottie Denham, a bright and spirited 9-year-old who reigns supreme in the virtual world of Cookiedom, the computer game every kid in school is obsessed with. When Dottie's love for the game leads to a family mishap, her world is turned upside down. Grounded for two weeks—no iPad, no Cookiedom—Dottie finds herself lost with nothing tp do. When she rescues an injured finch in her backyard, Dottie begins to care for the bird. Nursiung the tiny bird back to health, Dottie begins to realise there's more to life than just triple-dipping-glazing points. As Christmas drawers nearer and the...

The truth is that youth anxiety, stress, burnout, comparison, injuries, perfectionism, and identity disturbance are at all-time highs. Our shortsightedness as leaders is killing the confidence and long-term success of our youth. In the book The Youth Truth, Andrew starts by sharing the shocking and scary realities facing our student-athletes today. He then dives deep into solutions: love-powered leadership and mind-set performance coaching.

This audio guide will give you a comprehensive idea of what ADHD is and how you can deal with children who suffer from it. It will provide you with simple tips and techniques on how ADHD, despite being a serious and complicated disorder, can be dealt with efficiently and properly.

Based on many years’ experience counselling bullies and targets, Stella O’Malley offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters. We can’t always be there to protect our kids as they make their way in the world. What we can do is equip them with the tools they need to ensure they have a positive social experience. Based on many years’ experience counselling bullies and targets, O’Malley offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters.

Dominate the next game night by playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Want to learn how to play Mexican Train Dominoes? Do you want to learn the basic rules? Do you want to learn the strategies and advanced techniques you can use to improve your skills? Want insight into variations that add complexity and give the game more replay ability? This comprehensive guide will teach you everything from Mexican Train Dominoes rules for beginners to advanced competitive strategies. You’ll learn how to set up and play this fun and social game, hone your skills, and discover the secrets of the pros. In ...

Much of what we previously thought about trauma is simply wrong. It’s not a psychological problem as we previously thought. This book provides five concepts that will turn your previous understanding of trauma upside down and inside out, leading you to the breakthroughs you’ve been wanting.

Children and adults with learning or attention challenges are not broken. They don’t need to be fixed, but they do have some roadblocks to learning as easily and enjoyably as they could. Roadblocks can be removed. A stone can be taken out of a shoe. Neuroscience research and decades of clinical evidence prove that struggles associated with dyslexia and learning disabilities can be eliminated.

Wendy has moved on with her life after Brent moved to Idaho with his family, and it's been years since she's seen or talked to him. Russell has become the love of her life until Brent unexpectedly shows up at her door one evening when she's on a date with Russell, leaving Wendy totally confused. What should she do? Sometimes being hit with snowballs by boys and having them pull your hair was a lot easier. Being grown-up was challenging...with so many choices! Should she choose Brent or Russell? See who Wendy chooses in book 3 of the continuing series of Wendy!

Journey to Lavender is a heartfelt and insightful reflection for parents, caregivers, and allies seeking to understand and support gender-diverse children with compassion and acceptance. Written from a mother’s perspective, this book explores the complexities of gender identity while reflecting on her lived experiences and lessons learned. With empathy and openness, the author shares her evolving understanding of the gender spectrum, offering guidance on creating a nurturing, judgment-free environment that honors each child’s unique path.

Organized children are raised, not born. That’s the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom!) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture. Dr. Korb’s 5 Steps to Raising an Organized Child apply to all ages. So, whether you have an infant or a teenager, it’s never too late (or too early!) to foster organization in him or her and harmony in your whole family.

Are you and your little one on the brink of embarking on the thrilling journey of preschool? As a parent, the prospect of this milestone can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Fear not! Allow me to introduce the ultimate guide to infuse the preschool experience with joy and growth. Presenting Ready, Set, Preschool: A Parent-Child Guide for the Big Step Ahead.

At 70, Claire and Libby have found unexpectedly happy, fulfilling—though very different—lives. But all that changes in 2020 when they face profound personal challenges against the backdrop of a global pandemic. Their emotional journey, as they navigate health concerns, aging parents, family obligations, and death makes for a brief but compelling sequel to Schaefer’s first book, US, NOW & THEN. Grab a tissue and settle in for a few hours with these two Nevada girls.

In Parenting ADHD Now!, Diane and Elaine combine their practical know-how and professional expertise to offer immediate, actionable strategies you can use to guide and support your ADHD child compassionately and effectively.

In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework - that it promotes higher achievement, "reinforces" learning, and teaches study skills and responsibility. None of these assumptions, he shows, actually passes the test of research, logic, or experience.

Add some kick to your characters with some quick and simple dialect training. Paul Meier has been training actors for over 25 years and now offers his experience to the casual pretender in these entertaining presentations.

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? ...

Are you searching for the perfect gift for your 8-year-old? Look no further and step into the world of "Super Life Skills for Amazing 8-Year-Olds: Thrive, Learn, and Have Fun”! This isn't just a book—it's an interactive workbook packed with actionable tips, empowering exercises, and fun games, covering a spectrum of life skills essential for your child's present and future. Curious about what awaits inside?✍Discover how to set and achieve goals, ensuring your child learns the importance of ambition and perseverance. 🙅Equip your 8-year-old with the tools to master the power of ...