Back to School Tips for Parents

The Science and Sense of Giving your Kids More Control Over Their Lives

by Stixrud, William

Book - 2018

As parents, we can only drive our kids so far. At some point, they will have to take the wheel and map out their own path. But there is a lot you can do before then to help them tackle the road ahead with resilience and imagination. As parents, we can only drive our kids so far. At some point, they will have to take the wheel and map out their own path. But there is a lot you can do before then to help them tackle the road ahead with resilience and imagination. Show less

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Middle School Matters

The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond—and How Parents Can Help

by Fagell, Phyllis L.

eBook - 2019

Instead of a rite of passage for kids to survive, the years between elementary and high school are a crucial time to teach kids how to thrive. The author ...Show more Instead of a rite of passage for kids to survive, the years between elementary and high school are a crucial time to teach kids how to thrive. The author highlights four essential areas: social skills, values and integrity, empowerment, and resilience and learning. Show less

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Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen

The Essential Conversations You Need to Have With your Kids Before They Start High School - and How (best) to Have Them

by Icard, Michelle

Book - 2020

The fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, ...Show more The fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this critical developmental window. Show less

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Anxiety Relief for Kids

On-the-spot Strategies to Help your Child Overcome Worry, Panic & Avoidance

by Walker, Bridget Flynn

Book - 2017

If you have a child with anxiety, you need quick, in-the-moment solutions you can easily use now to help your child face their fears and worries. Written ...Show more If you have a child with anxiety, you need quick, in-the-moment solutions you can easily use now to help your child face their fears and worries. Written by a psychologist and expert in childhood anxiety, this easy-to-use guide offers proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure skills you can use at home, in social settings, or anywhere anxiety takes hold. Show less

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Raising Critical Thinkers

A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age

by Bogart, Julie

Book - 2022

A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age. A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age. Show less

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The Family Firm

A Data-driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years

by Oster, Emily

Book - 2021

A Brown professor of economics and mom of two offers a classic business school framework for data-driven parents to think clearly—and with less ambient stress—about the key decisions of the elementary school years. A Brown professor of economics and mom of two offers a classic business school framework for data-driven parents to think clearly—and with less ambient stress—about the key decisions of the elementary school years. Show less

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How to Raise Successful People

Simple Lessons for Radical Results

by Wojcicki, Esther

eBook - 2019

The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. Show less

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The Read-Aloud Handbook

by Trelease, Jim

eBook - 2019

The newest edition of this classic which helps children of all backgrounds and abilities discover the pleasures of reading. The newest edition of this classic which helps children of all backgrounds and abilities discover the pleasures of reading. Show less

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The College Conversation

A Practical Companion for Parents to Guide Their Children Along the Path to Higher Education

by Furda, Eric J.

eBook - 2020

From an Ivy League dean and a college admissions expert, a guide to help parents support their children as they navigate their way to college. From an Ivy League dean and a college admissions expert, a guide to help parents support their children as they navigate their way to college. Show less

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The Disintegrating Student

Struggling but Smart, Falling Apart...and How to Turn It Around

by Jannot, Jeannine

Book - 2021

Drawing on her over 25 years’ experience as a school psychologist, educator and student coach, the author identifies the skill deficits and counterproduct...Show more Drawing on her over 25 years’ experience as a school psychologist, educator and student coach, the author identifies the skill deficits and counterproductive behaviors of disintegrating students and provides a complete toolbox of techniques and strategies to combat them. Show less

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Ready or Not

Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in An Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World

by Levine, Madeline

Book - 2020

The New York Times bestselling author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well explores how today's parenting techniques and our myopic educ...Show more The New York Times bestselling author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well explores how today's parenting techniques and our myopic educational system are failing to prepare children for their certain-to-be-uncertain future—and how we can reverse course to ensure their lasting adaptability, resilience, health and happiness. Show less

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