Helping Kids

Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Using the foundation of their own values and experiences, parents and educators can learn about the digital world to help set kids up for success in a world fueled by technology.

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Are you tired of reading the same bedtime stories to your children each night? If you are looking for a collection of stories to entertain your children and help them fall asleep peacefully, then you are going to want to continue reading. Bedtime stories are a great way to help your children fall asleep at bedtime. It not only helps them to relax and leaves them with happy thoughts before bed, it also helps them learn how to read and improves their communication skills. It has been proven that children who are read to every night grow up to have a more extensive vocabulary and do better on ...

Sexploitation exposes the truth to parents, kids, educators, and the medical profession about the seen and unseen influences affecting children, inspiring parents to take the role as the primary sexuality educator. With more information, parents will gain conviction to discuss and develop values, expectations, boundaries, and rules with their kids.

Has your child experienced racial aggression, bullying, or harassment? Have they ever asked you why they are treated differently? If so, you are not alone. Discrimination and racism in society are a constant stressor and painful topic of conversation for many Black families. In this much-needed resource for parents of Black children, race and mental health expert Erlanger Turner combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills with mindfulness and liberation psychology to help your kids cope with race-based stress, challenge systemic oppression and marginalization, and thrive.

In Launching Financial Grownups, popular personal finance expert Bobbi Rebell gets candid about the very real-life challenges of getting young adults to choose to be financial grownups and develop their own financial foundation and security. She shares her own personal setbacks and solutions (both from her own past, and as a parent), and walks listeners through the ups and downs of financial adulting milestones.

All parents want their children to thrive, but what does that actually look like? And what does it take to get there? In The Whole and Healthy Family, Jodi Mockabee shares her parenting philosophy, one that encourages the equipping of each unique child to be able to function as a whole person so that they can enter adulthood as physically, spiritually, and mentally healthy individuals. Developed over years of research and personal practice, Jodi's whole-person and whole-family approach shows you how to create a wholesome home environment, prioritize spiritual growth, and more.

Digital literacy advocate Diana Graber demystifies the complicated digital landscape facing today’s kids and provides answers for parents and teachers eager to show them how to use technology as an empowering force in their lives and in their role as future leaders.

In today’s world, children face a range of challenges that impact their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and social development. From bullying and peer pressure to academic expectations, it’s no wonder many children struggle with confidence, resilience, and forming positive relationships. As a parent, teacher, or caregiver, it can be overwhelming to know how best to guide children through these difficulties and help them develop into confident, resilient individuals. This book offers research-based strategies to help children build self-worth, develop resilience, and navigate the ...

For some kids, school offers a positive and engaging experience. For others, it's a boring, stressful, and frustrating waste of time. If your child is in the second category, why keep tormenting them? Instead, why not help them find an educational environment where they feel genuinely motivated, excited, and empowered? In this eye-opening book, Blake Boles makes the case for leaving conventional school and taking one of the many alternative paths through K-12 that exist today.

As the role of a parent becomes one of a caregiver, it can be overwhelming for parents and children alike, particularly if money, time, access, or any combination of those are in short supply. As a balm, Dr. Kelly Fradin offers Advanced Parenting, based on her experience as a complex-care pediatrician. In this crucial guide, parents will find empathy and support as well as evidence-based practical guidance.

Imagine a scenario where your child is struggling to make friends at school, feeling isolated and unsure of how to approach others. You observe their frustration and wish you could provide the guidance they need to navigate social situations successfully. As a parent or educator, you recognize the importance of equipping children with the necessary social skills to thrive in their interactions with others. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, social problem-solving skills are essential for building strong relationships and fostering empathy. Social Skills for Kids offers ...

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.

Does your child experience overwhelming emotions when faced with even the mildest criticism? Do they withdraw after perceived rejection or have meltdowns that seem disproportionate to the situation? Your child may be experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—and you're not alone in this journey. In this compassionate and practical guide, Ava Azure draws from both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother and RSD survivor to offer you a lifeline of understanding and support while Ammanuel Santa Anna draws from years of experience and research. Inside, you'll ...

Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability is a major challenge not only for the kids, but also for their whole support network. Dyslexia doesn't have to be a disadvantage for kids, if the right tools are available. Parenting Dyslexia provides prescriptive advice and concrete tips to drive educational and personal growth without any associated stigma.

Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. As parents, we can feel powerless and don’t know how to help – until now. Based on five years of research into why children lose their love of learning, award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and the Brookings Institution’s global education expert Rebecca Winthrop have created a transformative model that every parent, carer and educator needs to know about.

Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn't dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home? Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn't just serve sloppy joes—she serves justice! Whatever danger lies ahead, it's no match for Lunch Lady in these two exciting adventures packed into one audiobook!

Parenting is hard work. Throw in something like ADHD, and it can seem impossible. Do you often feel stressed, frustrated, disrespected, and just plain tired? Don’t worry: You’re not alone. Nearly 6.2 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD–you share the faith of all those parents. When you think about the difficulties you face in parenting an ADHD child, you should also think about the difficulties they face navigating a world that wasn’t created with them in mind.

Lunch Lady has villains to fight at school and camp in this action-packed book. First, Dee, Terrence, and Hector come face-to-face with a very special guest on Author Visit Day - but there's something a little off about the world-famous writer. What evil designs does he have on his agenda? Then, the kids take a sigh of relief and are relaxing at summer camp. What evils could befall them there? Of course, there is the legendary swamp monster. Stories say he haunts the camp at night. But that's just a legend. Or is it?

Tails from the Rainbow Bridge as told by Nola, the Dog. Losing a pet is not easy for anyone at any age. However, the transition might be even more difficult for children to understand. Join Nola, a wise and loving dog, as she shares her heartwarming story from a very special place: the Rainbow Bridge. Written from Nola’s perspective, this touching tale invites readers into her world, where she recounts the joys and adventures of life with her beloved human family. But one day, Nola has to say goodbye. With tender words and a warm heart, she explains what it was like when it was her time ...