School Development

We spend vast amounts of time acquiring confidence in narrow technical fields: quadratic equations or bioengineering; economics or pole vaulting. But we overlook the primordial need to acquire a more free-ranging variety of confidence - one that can serve us across a range of tasks: speaking to strangers at parties, asking someone to marry us, suggesting a fellow passenger turn down their music, changing the world. This is a guidebook to confidence, why we lack it and how we can acquire more of it in our lives.

In this groundbreaking book, parenting expert and acclaimed author of the bestselling book Simplicity Parenting Kim John Payne, M.Ed., flips the script on children’s challenging or defiant behavior and lays out an elegantly simple plan to support parents in establishing loving, age-sensitive boundaries that help children feel safe and settled. In short: What looks like misbehavior is actually your children’s signal that they’re feeling lost, that they are trying to find direction and looking to you to guide them back on course.

Can you remember that one time you got recognized or someone thanked you for your contribution to their life? You were a rock star, even for just one second. This book isn't about a charmed path to success or some untouchable fairy tale that nobody can relate to - this is about going from rock bottom to rock star, something that everybody can relate to.

Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls spent hours at play and enjoyed friendships without much drama. But in this fast-paced world in which young girls are exposed to negative behaviors on TV and social media from the moment they enter school, they are also becoming caught up in social hierarchies much earlier. No More Mean Girls is a guide for parents to help their young daughters navigate tricky territories such as friendship building, creating an authentic self, and much more.

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

Only 7% of all baseball players have the opportunity to play at the college level. Bryan Eisenberg was fortunate to stumble upon some incredible baseball mentors that helped him guide his son Sammy along his baseball development and recruiting journey. Play Ball Kid, brings you the roadmap from the perspective of a baseball parent, college coaches, private coaches and a travel ball team owner who has helped 95% of his athletes play at the next level. Bryan is a New York Times bestselling author, optimization expert and baseball dad who always loved the game and when his son Sammy was around...

Sierra Nice, a dedicated authority in parenting, presents a vital guide to conquering the challenges of effective anger management and building a harmonious family environment. Inside this transformative guide, Sierra explores the power of emotional intelligence, principles of gentle parenting, and strategies for managing stress and fostering resilience. Unlock the secrets to positive reinforcement, work-family balance, and deepening your connection with your child.

Ser padre es difícil, especialmente cuando la ira se apodera de la situación. Tal vez nunca planeaste gritar tanto, pero el estrés, la resistencia y el puro agotamiento hacen que pierdas el control más de lo que te gustaría. La culpa es real. El miedo a cómo será el futuro de tu hijo si las cosas no cambian es aún peor. Te entiendo. Amas a tu hijo, pero a veces su ira y la tuya parecen imposibles de controlar. Tal vez estés atrapado en un ciclo de reacciones explosivas, castigos que no funcionan y disculpas que no cambian nada. No estás solo.

What parent hasn't thought her child was a brat at one point or another? Whether your child really is a brat, is at risk of becoming one, or is simply trying to grow up in a world filled with temptations and distractions, you'll love this book! It's the ultimate hands-on guide to cultivating character traits that are tried-and-true "bratbusters".

Parenting can be such an overwhelming job that it's easy to lose track of where you stand on some of the more controversial subjects at the playground (What if my kid likes to rough house - isn't this ok as long as no one gets hurt? And what if my kid just doesn't feel like sharing?). In this inspiring and enlightening book, Heather Shumaker describes her quest to nail down "the rules" to raising smart, sensitive, and self-sufficient kids.

This book presents a range of areas in which we can seek the meaning of life, including love, family, friendship, work, self-knowledge and nature. We discover why some things feel meaningful and others don't, and learn how to introduce more meaning into our daily lives.

Are you teaching English as a second or foreign language at a nursery or kindergarten? Or would you like to teach your own toddler? You may be wondering whether it is even possible to teach a foreign language to children so young. And certainly, you will be wondering how to go about it! Here, in this mini-book, (56 pages), is the answer in the form of a report compiled from interviews with 250 teachers. All the best ideas are in this report, including tips and tricks that teachers have been successful with. This small book is so motivating that it makes you want to jump right in and try out...

Worried about mean girls? Help your daughter respond and react to bullying where it starts - in elementary school.

Renowned speaker, parenting expert, and New York Times best-selling author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, Dr. Wendy Mogel offers an essential guide to the new art of talking to children and shows how a change in voice can transform conversations and ease the relationship between parents and children.

It can sometimes seem a mystery why some couples stay together and thrive—while many more split up or drag on scratchily. While we might think happy love is left to chance, there are some identifiable secrets that underpin good relationships that we can learn and put into practice. The first title of a new series, The Secrets of Successful Relationships draws upon the expertise of The School of Life therapists to teach us the key ingredients of contented love.

Over the past several years, Dr Becky Kennedy—known to her followers as “Dr Becky”—has been sparking a parenting revolution. Millions of parents, tired of following advice that either doesn’t work or simply doesn’t feel good, have embraced Dr Becky’s empowering and effective approach, a model that prioritises connecting with our kids over correcting them.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted as a teacher? Are you sacrificing your well-being for your students, leaving you with nothing for yourself or your family? It's time to reclaim your time, reignite your passion, and show up as your most empowered self with The Empowered Teacher Toolkit by Grace Stevens. Imagine a teaching life where: ✅ Your workday ends when you decide it does. ✅ You say goodbye to teacher guilt and set boundaries that protect your energy without sacrificing your effectiveness. ✅ Leave work at school, both physically and mentally, and enjoy...

Parents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world's most influential educators, Robinson has had countless conversations with parents about the dilemmas they face. As a parent, what should you look for in your children's education? How can you tell if their school is right for them and what can you do if it isn't? In this important new book, he offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the K-12 education system.

From America's leading experts on parent-child communication, authors of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk and Siblings Without Rivalry, comes a breakthrough guide telling parents and techers how to handle one of the burning issues of our day: how to motivate kids to succeed in school at a time when schools are rife with violence and many students are openly rebellious.

Over the past decade, children’s mental health challenges have reached epidemic levels—stress, anxiety, childhood depression, and suicide are at unprecedented high rates. Amid high-stakes pressure for kids to succeed, parents and teachers have never needed a road map to healthy child development more urgently. And as psychologist and educator Doug Bolton explains in this eye-opening guide, underlying our modern-day stresses is an even more pervasive problem: We’re relying on practices that are not in line with what science tells us about how to truly motivate children and help them thrive.