Resilient Child

Each year at least a billion children around the world are victims of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that range from physical abuse to racial discrimination to neglect and food deprivation. The brain plasticity of our most vulnerable makes the adverse effects of trauma only that much more damaging to mental and physical development. Those dealt a hand of ACEs are more likely to drop out of school, have a shorter life, abuse substances, and suffer from myriad mental health and behavioral issues.

Embracing Another Normal integrates the deep expertise of Kris Burbank, thought leader and coach on parenting children with disabilities, and the wisdom and insights of Dr. Linda Hoopes, award-winning author and researcher on personal resilience. It articulates six fundamental challenges of raising children with disabilities, shares stories of how parents and families have navigated these challenges, and provides a framework for connecting successful strategies to the key building blocks of resilience. One reader describes it as "the book I wish I had 30 years ago. It reminds me of What to ...

Did you know every word, every thought, and every sentence you think and say aloud holds great power? Your words and thoughts are powerful, and they influence how you feel about yourself, how you see yourself, and how you project yourself to others. Fill your mind and body with nurturing, supportive thoughts, and cast away any negative thoughts that might creep in. This audiobook is a collection of affirmations designed to honor your strength, brilliance, and boundless potential.

A bumper five-story audio collection from master storyteller Julia Donaldson – perfect for entertaining little ones in the car or at storytime! Meet football-mad spiders, two very different monkeys, a migrating swallow and his friends, a boy and his puppy and an interpid fox cub in this lively, fun-filled story collection.

Unleash the transformative power of positive parenting with Positive Parenting Revolution, your ultimate guide to fostering a nurturing, emotionally intelligent, and connected family environment. This comprehensive eBook is designed to provide you with practical tools and insights to elevate your parenting journey, ensuring your child grows up confident, resilient, and equipped to face life's challenges. Dive deep into the essence of positive parenting as you explore foundational principles that balance discipline with encouragement. Learn to recognize and regulate emotions, fostering ...

Now more than ever, kids need to feel empowered as they work through anxiety and low self-esteem. With its helpful, hands-on suggestions and tips, Superpowered will be embraced by every kid with insecurities, worries, and anxious thoughts. Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tsabary make listeners the superheroes of their own stories. They introduce a toolkit of easy-to-understand methods for recognizing anxious behaviors, identifying the root causes of worried thinking, and realizing that strength can be found in reclaiming one's inner superpowers.

It’s 1940, and Jody is moving with her military family yet again—this time to a small naval base in Pearl Harbor. She’s always created a “top ten” list for each new home to help her adjust, and with Hawaii being so beautiful and her loyal dog Happy by her side, it’s easy to find things to add. But Jody’s mom is convinced the island is dangerous and starts constantly practicing first aid. Jody also learns that Happy is getting older and beginning to slow down.

There's a new set of 3Rs for our kids - respect, responsibility, and resilience - to better prepare them for life in the real world. Once developed, these skills let kids take charge, and let parents step back, to the benefit of all. Casting hover mothers and helicopter parents aside, Vicki Hoefle encourages a different, counterintuitive, yet much more effective, approach to parenting: for parents to sit on their hands, stay on the sidelines - even if duct tape is required!

Witty and straight-shooting, Duct Tape Parenting entertains as it informs parents how to do less in order to raise more confident, capable children.

This is not your typical self-help audiobook. If you're exhausted by surface-level advice and empty affirmations, it's time for a refreshing, practical approach to healing. Written with compassion, humor, and grounded in science, this guide helps you uncover how childhood experiences silently shape your adult life—and more importantly, how to change that.

Having a child sit still and “concentrate on their breath” for 30 minutes just doesn't work. Ask anyone who has a kid. The meditations in this collection were professionally written and recorded to teach fundamental mindfulness meditation skills to children in an easy, approachable way.

Confidence, emotional intelligence and resilience are vital to children's mental well-being, and this book gives early years practitioners all the tools they need to promote these skills in young children. The book explores how three approaches - Growth Mindset, Forest School and Multiple Intelligences - can be key to building these skills.

Berlin, 1933. Leah and Magda have been inseparable for as long as they can remember, and one beautiful summer’s day in their courtyard, they vow nothing will ever come between their friendship. But Leah could never have predicted the darkness looming just around the corner… As Hitler comes to power and the Nazi Party gain even more influence, Magda proudly tells Leah she has decided to join the Hitler Youth. Leah’s blood runs cold before she begs Magda to change her mind—because Leah is Jewish.

Remove negative thinking and replace with positive thinking!

The author of 21 Days to a Happier Family, Dr Justin Coulson, on raising kids who'll bounce back from adversity and challenging times. Have you ever watched your child give up too quickly and easily, moaning 'I can't'. Perhaps your child resists going to school because they don't like their teacher or their friend rejected them. Maybe they failed in a sporting contest or an exam. One of the most frequent questions Kidspot parenting expert Dr Coulson is asked is 'How can I help my child become resilient?'

The first step to reconnecting with an estranged loved one is reconnecting with yourself. Many consider the death of a close loved one as the most challenging life event, but when one of your children cuts you out of their life, the pain can be very similar. You might feel like you can't survive without mending things. Yet if you don't address your hurt first, these issues are likely to resurface.

Discover a groundbreaking guide that transforms your approach to parenting and fosters a thriving home environment with Transformative Parenting. This comprehensive eBook delivers a wealth of practical advice, strategies, and insights designed to help you navigate the complexities of raising children in today's world. Dive into Chapter 1 to gain a deep understanding of dysfunctional environments. Learn to identify signs and patterns and comprehend their impact on children. With this knowledge, you can begin to build healthier foundations in Chapter 2, exploring various parenting styles, ...

Are you worried about your anxious child? Do you feel like you're not doing enough to help them? Are you looking for ways to empower your child and help them build resilience and be more confident? If so, "Empowering Your Anxious Child" is the book that you need on your shelf. Empowering Your Anxious Child is the ultimate anxiety code book for parents of anxious children. This anxiety and stress workbook guides you on a journey to support your anxious child with compassion and expertise. In this invaluable resource, author Harriet Hall equips you with a comprehensive anxiety toolkit of ...

Embrace the spirit of Africa with NnaNna, the strong-willed child! Embark on a powerful adventure with NnaNna, a boy born in the heart of Africa. This collection of poems chronicles his childhood, exploring universal themes of resilience, self-discovery, and inner strength. Witness NnaNna confront challenges, experience the sting of betrayal and injustice, and celebrate the triumphs that ignite his potential. Through his journey, you'll discover the unwavering spirit that lies within us all. NnaNna's story is your invitation to explore your own heritage and the greatness that resides within...

Raising a Resilient Family is a book about solutions. It is about helping families move through the challenging struggles of this current culture while teaching awareness around sometimes invisible obstacles.

In the vastness of the human experience, we sometimes overlook the relationships most precious to our hearts. That of our sacred privilege and responsibility to nurture all children. Conscious Brain Training from your heart is a key to cultivating happiness.