School Development

Many years ago, when I was a young father of little girls, I told myself I had two choices; I could raise them on accident or raise them with purpose. Noting how loaded the word “beautiful” is for women, I decided to redefine the word with three foundational values I found to be significant and slowly eroding in the world: brave, smart and kind (BSK).

In our stressed-out culture, too many parents are just coping rather than thriving, juggling demands on their time and energy, and tuning out their inner voices and deeper visions for family life in order to keep their heads above water. There is a better way. Coaching parents through his holistic health practice, Dr. Steven Fonso has helped thousands of families reconnect with what matters most: slowing down to savor authentic moments of connection and letting go of the noise and stress that all too often get in the way.

From age five to 12, parenting decisions get more complicated and have lasting consequences. What's the right kind of school? Should they play a sport? When's the right time for a phone? Making these decisions is less about finding the specific answer and more about taking the right approach. Along with these bigger questions, Oster investigates how to navigate the complexity of day-to-day family logistics. The Family Firm is a smart and winning guide to how to think more clearly - and with less ambient stress - about the key decisions of these early years.

Discover "Wisest Learners: Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey" the ultimate guide for parents of young athletes. This comprehensive book covers the journey of parenting an athlete, offering insights and strategies to support both athletic and personal growth.

Kim John Payne ofrece inspiración, ideas y un plan para el cambio que te ayudará a simplificar el entorno en tu hogar, establecer ritmos y rutinas razonables, programar descansos y reducir el “tiempo de pantalla” de tus hijos. "Crianza con simplicidad" es un manifiesto para proteger a las infancias y una guía para brindar calma y tranquilidad al contener el diluvio interminable de información y estimulación al que están expuestos los más pequeños.

Visionary Leadership: Empowering Schools through Capacity Building, Accountability, Relationships, and Systems offers a transformative roadmap for educational leaders, igniting the potential for impactful, lasting change in schools and districts. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Christophor J. Galloway introduces the CARS leadership framework. This powerful, research-backed model helps leaders build capacity, foster accountability, strengthen relationships, and implement sustainable systems for success. This book goes beyond theory, providing practical strategies and real-world ...

This interactive spelling practice is all your fourth grader needs to excel at spelling. The follow-along style is optimal for the fastest learning and mastering of spelling. What your child will get with this practice: An interactive experience for optimal learning, more than 250 words for fourth-grade level spelling, designated time for your child to practice their spelling, correct aloud spelling of each word, and more!

Emotional intelligence is a fundamental part of your child’s development, and it’s never too early to plant those seeds of empathy, kindness, and security. Start with this handy guide filled with tried and tested parenting tips to develop your child’s emotional superpowers and unleash their full potential.

Life spills out of books—giving you plenty to talk about! But Honey for a Teen’s Heart will do more than strengthen the bonds between you and your son or daughter. You’ll also learn how to help your teen catch the reading habit and become a lover of good books. Gladys Hunt’s insights on how to read a book, what to look for in a book, and how to question what you read will challenge you and your teenager alike. It’s training for life! And it’s fabulous preparation for teens entering college.

In “We Are Not Seeing It: How & Why Mainstream Schools Break SEND Kids”, blogger and parent Luisa Gray (aka. @LongRoadSENDMum) explains what the drivers of the SEND emergency REALLY are — and how UK schools and Local Authorities are routinely causing harm to SEND children: harm that is massive, with potentially life-long effects.

Learn how homeschooled high school students can graduate with an official high school diploma that is almost universally accepted. Informative, straightforward, and practical, Graduating with a Homeschool Diploma is a much-needed voice of reason and inspiration amid the flurry of false rumors that surround homeschool diplomas. Filled with real life examples, practical information, and sound advice, Rebecca provides the answers and tips you need to graduate your child with a homeschool diploma.

Unlocking the Success Code of Young AchieversHow do we unleash the potential of children from an early age and accelerate their progress in life? In this latest addition to her Design to Win Road Map series, author and career coach, C. Ruth Taylor, unlocks the success code of young achievers from the Caribbean and other parts of the world, and provides a road map for teens and pre-teens to thrive as young adults from early. Taylor capitalizes on her training and experience in education for over 20 years to address topics not often taught in school, but are essential for children to thrive ...

Most parents want to help their children develop critical thinking skills in order to understand truth and avoid being deceived. Yet this desire doesn’t help someone learn how to actually make it happen. How can parents—how can you—actually raise a critical thinker? Sometimes the best way to learn a truth is to explore its antithesis. Just as darkness helps us better comprehend light, perhaps we can better understand how to raise critical thinkers by considering how we might do the opposite.

This live recording could not be more fun! A seasoned storyteller who loves rhythm and song joins with a traditional musician playing instruments ranging from mountain dulcimer to a cardboard box drum to create multicultural magic. The stories come from Siberia, the Makah tradition of Alaska, Cajun Louisiana, Palestine, the British Isles, and the American South.

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, ...

Habilidades de vida esenciales que todo niño de 10 años debe conocer proporciona a niñas y niños de 10 a 12 años las herramientas para crecer con confianza, responsabilidad y preparación para la vida real. Este libro esencial de habilidades de vida para niños enseña a cada niño a tomar decisiones, gestionar el tiempo y desarrollar habilidades sociales sólidas. Con lecciones prácticas y actividades atractivas, esta guía ayuda a los cuidadores a enseñar habilidades esenciales de forma natural.

Imagine your children coming to you, looking for ways to contribute to household chores, being more helpful and respectful to each other, and being responsible - all with minimal input or guidance from you! Based on more than 25 years of working with children and families without the use of negative reinforcement, Jeremy's expert advice will give you the tips, tools, tactics, and strategies to improve your relationship with your child, your parents, and even yourself!

Habilidades de vida esenciales que todo niño de 9 años debe conocer prepara a niños y niñas de 8 a 10 años con confianza en el mundo real mediante habilidades de vida esenciales para niños. Este práctico libro de habilidades de vida enseña a cada niño a tomar decisiones, desarrollar independencia y fortalecer la inteligencia emocional desde temprano. Repleto de actividades y ejemplos relevantes, esta guía hace que enseñar técnicas prácticas sea fácil para los padres y divertido para los niños.

In I Was Loved: 10 Statements I Hope My Child Can Say About Their Childhood, Dr. Roderick Logan provides a thoughtful guide for parents seeking to nurture a close, loving, and flourishing family. The book's ten statements serve as guiding principles that lead to children in their adult years reflecting and saying, I felt safe and secure, I was encouraged to explore and learn, I was listened to, and my feelings were respected.

With plenty of research-based guidance and step-by-step activities, this book will help your toddlers to speak in no time. And with proven strategies and easy-to-follow fun activities for toddlers, this book of 20 activities is an ideal addition to your homeschool educational material.