Family & Relationships - Education

Millions of gifted children fail to reach their potential--something Dr. Sylvia Rimm calls "underachievement syndrome." Drawing on both clinical research and years of experience counseling families of gifted children, Dr. Rimm has developed a "Trifocal Model" to help parents and teachers work together to...

This series offers children and their families the opportunity to learn about Ojibwe lifeways and teachings in an engaging and accessible manner. Included in each coloring book are word scrambles, mazes, and other activities to help children and their families engage more deeply with...

A call to arms for parents and teachers everywhere about the overuse of screens in schools and the devastating effect on our kids.Author: Joe Clement, Matt MilesISBN-10: 1863959998ISBN-13: 9781863959995Publisher: Black Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2018Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.62d

Maybe you have a daughter who loves cooking, soccer, and musicals. Maybe she's a social butterfly, an athlete, a fashionista, and a humanitarian who wants to change the world. Be honest--do you think, Well, she's clearly not a math and science kid? Do you...

This is a beautiful book for children of ages 4+ to learn Malayalam Alphabets (Vowels/Constants/ Kootaksharangal). A Malayalam Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations. The book details each alphabet, the English phonetics, the commonly used word in Malayalam, words English phonetics and its associated...

Ever feel at a loss when you are wondering how to inspire kids to develop a love of reading? Then this book is for you! Anyone interested in kids and their success will find this a great read! The authors have compiled tales of...

Brain-Based Strategies You Can Use Today to Enhance Your Child's Love of LearningHow Your Child Learns Best is a groundbreaking guide for parents that combines the latest brain research with the best classroom practices to reveal scientifically savvy ways to improve your child's success...

Is it possible to raise financially responsible kids of any age in a society filled with consumerism and entitlement?New York Times best-selling authors Steve and Annette Economides raised their five kids while spending 77 percent less than the USDA predicted. And the money they...

This essential and timely guide provides parents and their kids with step-by-step tips to approach the scholarship process like pros.Author Kimberly Stezala passionately believes that every student should have access to a quality education. Filled with inspiring advice from successful students and scholarship providers,...

The concept of "funds of knowledge" is based on a simple premise: people are competent and have knowledge, and their life experiences have given them that knowledge. The claim in this book is that first-hand research experiences with families allow one to document this...

Genius is not just about intelligence and aptitude, it's also a word that embodies our inner soul, nature, or character. In this illuminating book, a former principal and father shares heartwarming stories and wise advice that offers a rare insight into children and the...

Who will thrive in the year 2050? The New Smart is a riveting study of the kinds of minds that will succeed in the 21st century. As it turns out, the key ingredient for all aspects of life is not traditional IQ but creativity....

Who will thrive in the year 2050? The New Smart is a riveting study of the kinds of minds that will succeed in the 21st century. As it turns out, the key ingredient for all aspects of life is not traditional IQ but creativity....

Sending your son or daughter off to college is never easy, but sending your pride and joy to the United States Military Academy is downright scary. There are so many unknowns-from Beast to boodle to all those confusing Army acronyms That's where The Mom's...

Remember middle school? Many parents would rather not. It's often a rough ride, filled with insecurity, peer pressure, awkwardness, and world-rocking change. This book provides practical, hands-on advice for helping your child through this minefield--with information about what he or she is really going...

Millions of Americans today suffer from depression, feelings of unworthiness, and unresolved traumas that, when left unchecked and unhealed, sabotage their growth and their relationships with others. In Undetected Scars, motivational speaker Andrew Ross shares his real life experiences and provides proven techniques that...

Winner of the 2019 National Parenting Product Award Ranked #1 by BookAuthority for 2019 Best New Parenting Books Your child's DNA is not destiny; you are at the helm, guiding their course. The truth is, nature and nurture are in a delicate dance--if one...

The Submissive Activity Book is your ticket to self-accountability during your journey as a submissive in the Leather and BDSM Communities. This book contains exercises and recommendations to help you improve your service with or without a power exchange relationship. If you've ever felt...

This is a reproduction of two books written by Dr. Maria Montessori, originally published in 1915. Maria Montessori is important background reading for parents considering Montessori education for their children, as well as for those training to become Montessori teachers. The first woman to...

"A Call to Stand Apart" in a new Giant Print Edition (A4) and 14pt. letter. It is the first Ellen White book prepared especially for twenty-first century young adults. It also is the first book in which a variety of inspired counsels have been...

The purpose of this book is show how research on families can be used to offer inspiration, suggestions, and guidance to intercultural families choosing to school their children in the regular Japanese school system. Each chapter is written by a parent or parents who...

This Dot Markers Coloring & Activity Book is a FUN and AMAZING for Toddlers and Preschoolers Your kid gets hours of fun with 'do a dot' activities and feel succesful with discovering NUMBERS and SHAPES with Cute ANIMALS. This great book will keep his/her...

A comprehensive guide to embracing your child's differences and putting them on the right path Parenting a child with special needs doesn't work with a one-size-fits-all plan--it requires a strategy toolbox. Raising Exceptional Children is a thoughtful and compassionate guide that helps you understand...

Teach Like a Human: ​ ​Essays for Parents and Teachers ​is a collection of essays focused on educating children to care about themselves, their communities, and the world we are privileged to share. Written for parents and teachers, the book highlights the importance of...

How can diverse literature be woven throughout the early childhood curriculum? What kind of learning opportunities do high quality diverse books offer young children? Diverse books in the early childhood classroom can facilitate dialogue and understanding about differences, diversity, and respect. Books as Partners...

In Desert of this Beauty, Lesa Caldarella explores her interior and we are graced with the treasures she finds there. Her poems are bloody and heart-crushing, rich with dark tones and piercing details, but tinged with a humor and playfulness that is refreshing throughout....

Preschool Teachers Are Magical is a wonderful sarcastic notebook / journal, it makes an awesome teacher gift under 10 dollars and it's the perfect way to show your gratitude and how much your appreciate your best teacher ever.What's good about this this teacher notebook...

Preschool Teachers Are Fantastical And Magical Like A Unicorn Only Better is a wonderful sarcastic notebook / journal, it makes an awesome teacher gift under 10 dollars and it's the perfect way to show your gratitude and how much your appreciate your best teacher...

Common "four-letter words" can either strike fear in the heart of parents or spark a fire of life in their spirits that burn brightly with love! In Lori Clifton's book "Love and Other Four-Letter Words: Winning the Battle for the Heart of Your Family,"...

A Guide to Talking Finances with Our Daughters As many as 56% of women feel that they'd rather not talk about money with their loved ones. Some women say they were raised not to discuss money and others feel like the information is just...

Over the past decade, educational instruction has become increasingly digitized as districts rush to dole out laptops and iPads to every student. Yet the most important question, "Is this what is best for students?" is glossed over. Veteran teachers Joe Clement and Matt Miles...

Exploring the Foundations of Care for Young Children through the Insights of Rudolf Steiner, Founder of Waldorf Education.An engaging, insightful and inspiring book that encourages an "I can do it" attitude in the reader. Filled with clear guidance, pracitcal examples and inspiration from Rudolf...

One of the Great Classic Books on Education by Nobel Prize Winner Bertrand Russell.Author: Bertrand RussellISBN-10: 0871402122ISBN-13: 9780871402127Publisher: Liveright Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/1970Pages: 318Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.71d

A strategic framework for achieving outstanding safeguarding and child protection in all education settings.Author: Martin Baker, Mike GlanvilleISBN-10: 1788602714ISBN-13: 9781788602716Publisher: Practical Inspiration PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/25/2021Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d

From the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 MagicAll parents realize how important gooFrom the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 MagicGetting kids to bed (and making sure they stay there!) is a challenge for many parents. In Bedtime and Nighttime Waking,...

Understanding Montessori: A Guide for Parents will help parents understand the stages of childhood growth and learning, and how Montessori education meets each child's learning needs.Understanding Montessori draws on the author's over thirty years of working with children to explain in simple language what...

"The Amazing Alexander Becomes a Big Brother" Alexander just found out he is going to be a big brother Alex is happy to finally have someone to play trucks with. But his sister Hazel's arrival isn't at all what Alex expected it to be....

The Adopt-A-Block Guidebook sends a message that we care about you, your family and children. When people get connected, they can build relationships and trust. Your group, an individual, or organization can help any community stay safe and secure to help create a healthy...

Drawing on the best scholarship and their own years of professional experience, Stephen F. Duncan and H. Wallace Goddard provide a practical, how-to guide to developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining effective family life education programs. This thoroughly updated Third Edition of Family Life Education:...

A young son discovers he does not have exactly the same skin colour as either parent. He questions this revelation and his parents explain using animals during a visit to the zoo. A candid look at children of mixed race and multiculturalism learning about...

Educating for citizenship was the original mission of American schools, but for decades that knowledge--also known as civics education--has been in decline, as schools have shifted focus to college and career, STEM, and raising reading and math scores. But over the last few years,...

To me LIFE is all about love, learning, sacrifices geared towards making a better life. Also, it is very important to share your gifts and talents to make a great difference in this world. The late Louis Prince Jones Jr., I would never run...

This series books for kids has music theory lessons with a funny puppy. He will tell your young musical player interesting stories and will show you wonderful pictures. Through these stories, any child 5-8 years old can learn: -What a staff is -How to...

GUERRILLA LEARNING IS CREATING A HOME ENVIRONMENT THAT FILLS YOUR CHILD WITH THE JOY OF LEARNING Let your daughter read her library books instead of finishing her homework . Ask your eleven-year-old's beloved third grade teacher to comment on his poetry. Invite a massage...

Advocating for a child who learns differently can sometimes feel like an isolating and daunting task. This book reminds families that they are not alone. When Your Child Learns Differently is a compassionate guide that:Author: Kathryn Fishman-WeaverISBN-10: 161821909XISBN-13: 9781618219091Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2019Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Every day parents are faced with power struggles. As Your child grows, the need for cooperation increases, yet it becomes more difficult to get. Grace Ketterman and Pat Holt offer simple, practical advice to get the results you want.Author: Pat Holt, Grace KettermanISBN-10: 1615798293ISBN-13:...

Starting kindergarten is an important, exciting, and maybe even scary step for children--and possibly for their parents. Work with families as they prepare their children with Getting Ready for Kindergarten, an educational booklet written just for them. It includes information on the skills and...

With Thirty Million Words and other early language initiatives making headlines, the message is clear: Talking to young children matters. But how you talk to children makes a big difference--and this friendly, down-to-earth guidebook shows you how to engage with kids in ways that...

Too often we think kids don't listen. The surprising news is that they are paying attention. In Wired to Listen, Dr. Muffie Waterman presents research, classroom practice, and family stories to make it clear that what we say to kids and how we say...

This book is a collection of narratives from children and parents immersed in living with conscious awareness. Because Conscious Parents, Conscious Kids is dedicated to kids, it also features inspiration and helpful tips for kids from kids. These articles vary widely in content and...