School Development

If you're like most parents, you're probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don't worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process - one that focuses on positive connection rather than relying on gimmicks, pressure, or rewards (which usually backfire).Written by popular parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, creator of Gentle Parenting, this is the only audiobook you'll need to guide your child through this developmental milestone - without trauma, drama, and tears.

Heroes and Laughter – May the Fourth Be With You! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an adventure-filled day celebrating six special occasions in this delightful children's book perfect for readers ages 6-9! In this charming installment of the "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover that May 4th isn't just one special day—it's six wonderful celebrations all at once! When Maya arrives with an exciting flyer, the children embark on a magical journey to the local fire station where Star Wars Day, International Firefighters' Day, Anti-Bullying Day, World Laughter Day, ...

Overcoming School Avoidance tackles one of the fastest-growing issues facing families everywhere: the increasing number of children who are refusing or reluctant to attend school. Often misunderstood as defiance or opposition, school avoidance can be a sign of deeper emotional or mental health challenges. Yet, many parents find themselves unprepared when these behaviors arise and struggle to find the right support.

That’s what sets this book apart. It celebrates that difference by providing multiple age-appropriate tips, tools, and strategies to help every kid out. From natural leaders to quiet, creative souls; from energetic little scamps to soft, sensitive doves…there’s an approach in this book that’ll work for them all.

Spirited infants are the outliers—the exceptions to the “rules,” the extraordinary ones. They arrive in this world genetically wired to be alert and intense. Spirited babies put parents to the test and raising them takes special skills and patient perseverance. In this groundbreaking new book, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers her findings in the fields of neuroscience, sleep, temperament, self-regulation, attachment, and parent-child interactions, and shares what she has learned from hands-on experiences with families.

En Niño Enfadado, Nunca Más, Laurence Pierce ofrece una hoja de ruta paso a paso para que los padres aborden la ira de sus hijos desde la raíz, al mismo tiempo que gestionan su propia frustración. Con estrategias respaldadas por la ciencia y técnicas prácticas, este libro proporciona herramientas efectivas para romper el ciclo de la ira y crear un hogar armonioso y feliz.

Dear Diary Boy is an intensely personal, heartwarming, and heartbreaking chronicle of one mother and child's experience in a prestigious private Tokyo school. It's a tale that will resonate with all parents as we try to answer the age-old questions of how best to educate our children and what, truly, is in their best interests versus what is in our own.

Unleash your inner brilliant vixen, pick the right high-quality man, and live your dream of a romantic happy-ever-after. How many times have you met a new man and been filled with hope that this time you’ve met Mr. Right only to find a few dates later that he’s Mr. Wrong? But what if you could stop wasting precious time? What if you could bring out your best self and attract a high-quality man? The good news is you can!

Synthesizing cutting-edge research and first-hand reporting, Peg Tyre offers parents far smarter and more sophisticated ways to assess a classroom and decide if the school and the teacher have the right stuff. Passionate and persuasive, The Good School empowers parents to make sense of headlines; constructively engage teachers, administrators, and school boards; and figure out the best options for their children.

Unlock an entire new level of ability, and gain the street-knowledge and confidence to have real conversations in Spanish. This book will teach you 101 of the most popular Spanish idioms and phrases that take you beyond the basics you may have learned in school.

Through the stories of kids and parents in the middle school trenches, a New York Times best-selling author reveals why these years are so painful, how parents unwittingly make them worse, and what we all need to do to grow up.

You Were Born to Be More Than a Bystander. You weren’t made to sit on the sidelines. You were made to speak up, build something bold, and lead with confidence—right now, not “someday.” Street Smart, Life Ready is a guide for teens who want to take control of their future before the cap and gown. It’s not just motivational—it’s a practical roadmap filled with real-world tips to help you build your personal brand, find your voice, and launch your first hustle while you're still in school. If you’ve ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or told to wait your turn—this book is ...

Kids today are facing unprecedented pressures—and their mental health is suffering. Building Happier Kids offers practical, concrete steps you can take to help your kids and yourself! Dr. Bhargava prescribes taking an intentional pause from modern life's nonstop pace to focus on ways you can meaningfully impact your family's emotional well-being. Overscheduling, homework, and ever-present electronic devices may make these seem easier said than done, but Dr. Bhargava offers realistic, balanced advice that will help you prioritize health and restore the happiness of childhood.

Every parent’s dream is within your reach. In Parenting Siblings Without Rivalry, you will discover how to equip your kids with the right skills to manage conflicts on their own, so you won’t have to, how to prepare your children for a new arrival in the family, the essential family activity you should regularly schedule to defuse any issues before they escalate, why you shouldn’t treat your children equally, and how to treat them instead, how to handle your child’s feelings of jealousy when one child needs or gets more attention than the other, and more.

In Angry Child No More, Laurence Pierce provides a step-by-step roadmap for parents to address their child’s anger at its core while also managing their own frustrations. With science-backed strategies and practical techniques, this book equips families with tools to break the anger cycle and create a peaceful, happy home. You might think, “This won’t work for my family. My child’s anger is different.” But Angry Child No More isn’t about quick fixes or generic advice.

Welcome to "Playground Stories," an anthology that delves into the richness of human experience through the lens of playground interactions. These spaces are more than just areas for play; they are microcosms of society where foundational skills of human interaction are first developed. In the playground, children and adults alike engage in activities that teach them vital life lessons about communication, sharing, and conflict resolution. On the playground, games are more than mere entertainment—they are lessons in leadership, teamwork, rivalry, and deceit. Team sports like soccer and ...

We can’t always plan for what’s next—that’s been made more and more clear in the past few years. The truth is that life is never predictable, especially as parents. What is possible is your unlimited capacity for compassion, and caring—for yourself and for your children. As you navigate the uncertainty with openness and humility, you find the clarity, connection and community that is Zen Parenting.

Anger is, without a doubt, one of the most difficult emotions to talk about. In many of our cultures, anger is viewed with fear and suspicion due to the ways in which it manifests. And even in our own personal lives, angry reactions and ineffective ways of dealing with conflicts usually result in discord and resentment. It is, therefore, very essential that we gain a clear understanding of anger and the influence it has on our lives.

This interactive spelling practice is all your first, second, or third grader needs to excel at spelling. The follow-along style is optimal for the fastest learning and mastering of spelling.

"In the beginning we were happy. And we were always excessive. So in the beginning we were happy to excess." With these opening lines Sean Wilsey takes us on an exhilarating tour of life in the strangest, wealthiest, and most grandiose of families.