Parenting today often feels like an uphill battle, with technology invading every corner of our kids' lives. From the rise of social media addiction to the growing mental health crisis among children and teens, parents are grappling with how they…
a Parents' Guide to Building Creativity, Confidence, and Independence
Packed with Montessori-based preschool activities and educational games that build confidence and independence through active learning, this authoritative illustrated guide helps raise self-reliant and creative children. Celebrate physical and…
In The Learning Household, educators Ken Bain and Marsha Marshall Bain argue that parents are key in guiding the education of their children. Too often, however, parents emphasize grades instead of instilling the creativity, grit, and enthusiasm…
In this groundbreaking guide, Jayne Demsky—founder of the School Avoidance Alliance—provides a practical roadmap for parents navigating this isolating and often overwhelming experience. Demsky offers strategies that help parents to confidently…
Written for parents and caregivers of children aged 10–18, this guide covers a range of proven strategies to help children focus and engage with different types of schoolwork. It contains practical tips on topics like organization, study strategies,…
Parenting can be hard. Parenting a neurodivergent child in a neurotypical world can be even harder. But know you are not alone—all the reassurance, guidance and support you need is right here. Sarah Hayden, social worker, mother and neurodivergent…
Kids today are more susceptible than ever to anxiety and stress. As a parent, you want to shield your child from these overwhelming feelings, but it can be daunting in an unpredictable world. Offering real-life examples and drawing on their…
Child development expert Ellen Galinsky challenges widely held assumptions about adolescents and offers new ways for parents and others to better understand and interact with them in a way that helps them thrive.
By combining the latest research on…
Does the phrase 'back to school' fill you with dread? Whether you're a fatigued parent or a frazzled teacher – or just want a good laugh! – grab your back-to-school essentials, find your desk and get ready to learn what NOT to do in the year ahead.…
Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. This is feeding an alarming teen mental health crisis. As kids…
