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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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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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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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Autism & Education

The Way I See It : What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

by Grandin, Temple

Book - 2023

Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Show less

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Taking the Stress Out of Homework

Organizational, Content-specific, and Test Prep Strategies to Help your Children Help Themselves

by Freireich, Abby

Book - 2020

Breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. Breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. 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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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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Middle School Superpowers

Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times

by Fagell, Phyllis L.

Book - 2023

Fagell helps parents raise confident, resilient kids by offering them practical, teachable, evidence-based ways they can support their child and foster th...Show more Fagell helps parents raise confident, resilient kids by offering them practical, teachable, evidence-based ways they can support their child and foster their independence so they can leverage a range of typical middle school scenarios into the 12 skills they need to preserve their well-being and recover from any setback. Show less

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The Sleep-Deprived Teen

Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive

by Lisa L. Lewis, MS

eBook - 2022

Journalist Lisa L. Lewis shares the science of why teenage sleep matters, providing parents with a roadmap to improve their teens' sleep--and their own. Journalist Lisa L. Lewis shares the science of why teenage sleep matters, providing parents with a roadmap to improve their teens' sleep--and their own. Show less

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A Good Day at School

Take Charge of Emotions So your Child Can Find Happiness

by Mulvaney, Kat

Book - 2020

A Good Day at School presents life-changing tools to show parents how to help their children have a peaceful day and enjoy the subjects and activities they love. A Good Day at School presents life-changing tools to show parents how to help their children have a peaceful day and enjoy the subjects and activities they love. Show less

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