Special Kids

It was never supposed to happen ... Rylee Willet feels like she's caught in quicksand. She's always dealt with anxiety, but the fact that her dad's a highly respected fireman bolsters her shaky self-esteem and makes things okay. But her world turns upside down when her best friend takes part in a reckless prank that leaves her dad paralyzed, effectively destroying his firefighting career. Lacking the courage to confess her own part in the tragedy, Rylee places the blame squarely on the shoulders of her best friend and cuts her out of her life. But when unexpected circumstances bring the ...

Based on the latest figures from the CDC, millions of parents across the US are trying to figure out how to help their children conquer this disorder. Parenting a child with ADHD can be mentally and physically draining, not to mention the financial burden that a family incurs. In this book, Parenting ADHD Kids ReImAgInEd, you will discover that raising a child with ADHD doesn’t have to be stressful. It is just a matter of combining the right strategies, habits, and mindset to help you develop your child's independence while keeping things in your life under control.

Welcome to the world of visualization where children learn to learn better, achieve more, and build confidence. What happens when the formal school years hit? Why do so many struggle in school, a place where their curiosity should be encouraged to grow? Too many children are frustrated with the basic academic subjects: reading, writing, spelling, and math. Your child may become a master of avoiding tasks, stressed or anxious or have a behavioral problem. No more.

If you’re feeling hopeless and running out of patience in dealing with your highly explosive ADHD child, this powerful positive parenting guide is for you! ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. And this gets parents frustrated because ADHD kids are often misunderstood by many. These kids are often perceived as having bad attitudes, defiant, or just plain out of control. When your child is struggling to self-regulate, it’s easy to get pulled into power struggles and negative interactions that only make the situation worse.

When life gives you lemons, you need hope. And a way to handle them. Because how you approach, process, and transform life's difficulties makes all the difference, especially for parents facing the sometimes sour experiences of raising special needs children with developmental, behavioral, and/or health needs. Structured around the steps of a recipe for making lemonade, emotional stories from special needs parents, including the author, are woven together with practical strategies from a Christian world view. The result is a transformational, uplifting, virtual support group that will ...

Join Everett and Willow, two remarkable kids just like you, in their debut adventure as The Cane Kids. Discover the extraordinary world through their unique perspective as they navigate life with a special tool-embracing independence and pride.

From the author of international bestsellers A Circle of Children and Lovey comes an inspiring true story of a gifted teacher's determination to understand the ‘rotten' city kid everyone has given up on. Sitting quiet and withdrawn at a battered school desk, Luke had the looks of a shy angel - and a past that special needs teacher Mary MacCracken could barely believe. Already Luke had been picked up 24 times by the police. He'd set over a dozen major fires, and had a staggering record of thefts.

"What Shall We Do Today? - A Special April Adventure" Children's Educational Story for Ages 6-9 Perfect for Classroom Reading & Family Storytelling Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in their most exciting adventure yet! When the friends discover that April 10th celebrates FIVE special days at once, they embark on a journey that combines learning and fun in this heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery. In this delightful educational story, children will: Explore a real working farm and meet adorable animals while learning about National Farm Animals Day and...

Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on an action-packed adventure celebrating four special occasions in one magical day! Perfect for early readers ages 6-9. When Maya arrives with news that May 5th is simultaneously Museum Lover's Day, National Totally Chipotle Day, National Hoagie Day, AND World Hand Hygiene Day, the three friends embark on an educational journey filled with discovery, friendship, and fun. This engaging children's story: Teaches important museum etiquette through a child-friendly interactive tour Introduces culinary concepts with age-appropriate ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical learning adventure that brings four special celebrations to life in this engaging children's story for ages 6-9! In this latest addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the excitement of Project ACES Day (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), National Skilled Trades Day, Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day, and even National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - all in one action-packed school day! From exercising with millions of children worldwide to exploring diverse career paths with real-world ...

Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their most heartwarming adventure yet! In this delightful addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three best friends discover the magic of celebrating World Wish Day, International Dance Day, and National Shrimp Scampi Day—all happening on April 29th! Perfect for ages 6-9, this enchanting story: Takes young readers on a cultural journey through different dance traditions from around the world Teaches the importance of compassion and making wishes for others through the Make-A-Wish Foundation's World Wish ...

Nine-year-old Florence Williams’ parents are sitting behind bars for a crime they do not remember committing. When they are sentenced to prison, she is left with nowhere to belong. For four years after their arrest, Florence moves from house to house, getting shelter but missing a loving home. Her grandparents don’t want her. She even runs away to find her aunt, but she is found and returned to the Children’s Protective system. Finally, her Aunt Audrey is old enough to take her in and Florence, now thirteen, joins a special group of kids who call themselves The Wesley Club; full of ...

Teach your kids how to understand their emotions and communicate in a healthy and productive way with this guide to growth from Mallika Chopra, the daughter of Deepak Chopra. Just Be You will help kids become focused on growth mindset by self-reflection, setting intentions for their lives, and being of service to themselves, their families, and the global community.

If your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, you are understandably overwhelmed. You want to play an active role in your child's treatment but just don’t know how or where to start. ADHD is much more complicated than the common symptoms that most of us are familiar with.

Discover interactive ways to get children to enjoy overcoming their anxiety, and keep their focus and interest with you. Learn about the types of anxieties your child may be experiencing and how to easily identify them.

Jamaican breezes are calling, and one hardworking BSG definitely deserves a getaway! But Katani's Caribbean dream trip may not be all soft sand and warm surf. When Grandma Ruby learns that the family's famous banana bread bakery is in serious danger, Katani's business savvy is put to the ultimate test. Spooky stories, dolphins, horseback rides on the beach, a mysterious old lady, and a lost heirloom add up to plenty of colorful island adventure for Katani and her family.

Niya Moto is the only one-legged samurai kid in Japan, famous for falling flat on his face in the dirt. None of the samurai schools will teach crippled Niya, until an offer arrives from the legendary samurai warrior Ki-Yaga, sensei of the Cockroach Ryu. Niya and the other Cockroaches must defeat the fierce samurai students from the Dragon Ryu at the Samurai Trainee Games. Though they seem to be at a terrible disadvantage, it’s not long before they learn that if they stick together, there is no journey that they cannot complete, no fear that they cannot face....

As with all kids, ADHD children experience behavioral problems from time to time but do so for more prolonged periods, which can have a negative impact on their social and academic skills. When they become excited, it can lead to a breakdown in their ability to focus and in turn causes frustration for parents as well. There are, however, some simple solutions to this problem.

Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar - the fish to her chips, the bananas to her custard. But when she and Oscar are put into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated. Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat sausage rolls with? But while she's plotting her reunion with Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play.

Ben loves baseball. He loves the lines of diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher's mound. What Ben doesn't like is reading. Ben has dyslexia, which means letters and sounds get jumbled up in his brain, and then the words don't make sense. But when Ben starts looking at reading like he looks at baseball, he realizes that if he keeps trying, he can overcome any obstacle that comes his way.