School Development

Teenagers are tired, strapped for time, and often asked to wake up far earlier than they should due to school start times. In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, Lisa L. Lewis, who helped spark the first law in the nation requiring healthy school start times for adolescents, has written a book for parents who want to help their fatigued teens sleep well. Poor sleep affects mental health, athletic performance, and academic success. It contributes to adolescent depression, anxiety, and even drowsy driving. When teens are well-rested, they're happier, healthier, and more resilient.

If you are raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome, it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions and make decisions while trying to keep pace with the latest developments in research and changes in the growth and behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information and interventions with clear-cut strategies to help your child thrive at home and at school.

Der australische Familientherapeut Steve Biddulph plädiert für ein neues Verständnis von Jungen: Sie gehen mit Leistungsdruck anders um als Mädchen und geraten häufiger in Schwierigkeiten. Biddulph zeigt Eltern, was in ihren Söhnen wirklich vorgeht, und erläutert, wie sie zu glücklichen und selbstbewussten Männern heranwachsen.

Taking the Stress out of Homework breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. Whether your child's stress point is executive functioning - the ability to plan or organize - or a subject-specific struggle in math, reading, writing, or standardized test-preparation, Abby and Brian use real-life stories to provide individualized, actionable advice.

Discover how to help your child build the foundations of becoming a respected, successful, and wonderful adult in the future. Do you find parenting to be the most difficult role you’ve ever had to take on, often getting overwhelmed by all the things you have to get done throughout the day? Sometimes, it’s not about being “the best”, but it’s about giving your child the right environment to grow and thrive in. Strengthening your relationship can open a world of happiness for the entire family.

A Heartwarming Children's Book About Health, Heroes, and Learning Through Adventure Perfect for ages 6-9: This engaging quick read combines education and entertainment in a story children will ask for again and again! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they discover that May 6th is not just one special day—but FIVE! When a school nurse visits on World Asthma Day, the children embark on an adventure that teaches them valuable lessons about health, helping others, and the joy of learning. In this delightful addition to the "What Shall We Do Today?" series: ...

Hendrika de Vries is a protected “daddy’s girl”, until her father is deported from Nazi-occupied Amsterdam to a POW camp in Germany and her mother joins the resistance and hides a Jewish girl in their home. As she and her mother experience escalating brutality at the hands of men with swastika armbands who aim to exterminate those they deem “inferior” and those who do not obey, Hendrika learns about moral choice, forced silence and female strength, and through it all discovers the woman she wants to become.

📘 Street Smart, Brand Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Brand Everyone Remembers — Before You Even Graduate! By Anna D. Banks, Executive Coach & Bestselling Author What if one book could shift how your students see themselves—and how the world sees them? If you're a parent, educator, or youth leader searching for a student success guide that delivers real-world impact, you're in the right place. In today’s competitive world, it’s not always the smartest teens who succeed—it’s the ones who know how to stand out, speak up, and build a presence that demands attention. ...

Discover the ultimate all-female handbook to becoming a successful investor in just 30 minutes per day! Are you a woman who’s tired of being financially dependent on your husband or family? Have you heard that the stock market is the perfect place for growing wealth but find it confusing or overwhelming? Are you searching for a clear and concise guide to buying your first stocks? Then this book is for you! Expertly written as a step-by-step guide for beginners, "Stocks for Women" invites you to join seasoned investment coach Liliya Rose Strong as she reveals a practical, jargon-free ...

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.

So You Want to Know What's Good for Your Kids? is a one-stop handbook that you can trust to clear away all the unnecessary advice, allowing you to focus on what makes the difference for kids. Norman Swan replaces myths, half-truths and misconceptions with practical knowledge on topics that parents agonise about - including sleep, diet, school refusal, screens, social media, what genetics determine and what you can and can't change, anxiety, ADHD and much, much more. This book will help you focus on the decisions that can make your kids the best they can be.

Andy Bramante left his successful career as a corporate scientist to teach public high school - and now helms one of the most remarkable classrooms in America. Bramante’s unconventional class at Connecticut’s prestigious yet diverse Greenwich High School has no curriculum, tests, textbooks, or lectures, and is equal parts elite research lab, student counseling office, and teenage hangout spot. United by a passion to learn, Mr. B.’s band of whiz kids set out every year to conquer the brutally competitive science fair circuit.

This audiobook summarizes what all educational stakeholders need to know about bullying to guide in making informed decisions.

To be successful, happy, and connected, little brains need to learn more than how to follow the rules parents, teachers, and society create. They need to understand the meaning behind those rules. They also need to learn what they value. They need to know their own strengths and weaknesses. And they need to learn independence, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Raising Brains teaches ALL the skills your child needs to flourish.

Every year, tens of thousands of children write to Highlights magazine, sharing their hopes and dreams, worries and concerns, as if they were writing to a trusted friend. From the beginning, the editors at Highlights have answered every child individually. Longtime editor in chief Christine French Cully has curated a collection of this remarkable correspondence (letters, emails, and poems) in Dear Highlights - revealing an intimate and inspiring 75-year conversation between America’s children and its leading children’s magazine.

Have you ever wondered why some lessons stick with you for a lifetime while others fade away almost instantly? What if you could unlock the secret to helping students truly understand and retain what they learn—not just for exams, but for life? In Master the Art of Experiential Learning, you’ll discover how to transform your teaching methods and create powerful, lasting learning experiences for your students. This acclaimed handbook guides educators, trainers, and facilitators through the core principles of experiential learning—a proven approach that engages students through hands-on...

María Montessori cambió la forma en que el mundo entendía la educación al enfatizar que los niños pequeños pueden comenzar temprano y aprender a través de la exploración creativa. Con un enfoque en la participación impulsada por los niños y oportunidades de aprendizaje cuidadosamente presentadas, puede usar el Método Montessori y la disciplina para ayudar a su hijo a salir adelante y permanecer allí. ¡Obtenga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre Montessori y niños pequeños!

Coping Skills for Teens with Autism provides essential guides and tips for helping teenagers with autism develop the skills they need to navigate life's challenges and improve their quality of life. The coping skills shared here are not just for immediate relief—rather, they will become an integral part of the teenager and fortify them with a lifetime of knowledge and self-help tools.

To Stephanie, Andrew Simmons seemed like the perfect man. He was smart, handsome, tall, and athletic. And best of all, he was interested in her. As their romance begins to blossom, the truth about Andrew's past comes to light. A misguided choice made many years before hung over him. When they start a family together, Andrew tries to move on from the past and enjoy his family life, but the past still haunts him.

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times, children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success....