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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
Author
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Drawing from cutting-edge social science research, parent interviews, and experiential wisdom, science writer and parenting blogger Shannon Brescher Shea shows how green living and great parenting go hand in hand to teach kids kindness, compassion, resilience, and grit...all while giving them the lifelong tools they need to be successful, engaged, and independent"--
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Wits Guts Gritis inspired by the many what-if questions acclaimed science writer and mother of two Jena Pincott asked herself as research on how the invisible forces that shape our minds and health has emerged and grown over the past decade. What if we identify the microbes that support stress resilience, find ways to expose our kids to them, and then test them? What if we reintroduce the mineral magnesium, deficient in almost every child's diet?...
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Help prepare the children and teens in your life to face life's challenges with grace and grit. In this award-winning guide, best-selling author and pediatrician Dr. Ken Ginsburg shares his 7 crucial C's: competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, control. You'll discover how to incorporate these concepts into your parenting style and communication strategies, therby strengthening your connection. And that connection will...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
In the face of increasing levels of depression affecting American children, a new edition of a guide to preventing childhood depression shows parents and educators how to instill optimism, resilience, and confidence in children, enabling them to feel self-reliant, boost self-esteem, and perform better in school.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by a mantra written for her third-graders, Jasmyn Wright's uplifting call to "push through" is an invitation to young readers to announce their own power and to recognize and reaffirm that of others, regardless of setbacks. By diminishing doubt, encouraging community, and reaffirming that we're all here to make a difference, her empowering words show children how to lift themselves up and seize their potential"--
Author
Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Do you feel like you and your kids are caught in a cycle of passing greetings, technological distraction, and fatigued interaction? Do you feel overwhelmed by parental stress and anxiety? Know that you are not alone. There are techniques available that you can use today to help you better connect with and raise your kids. Pedram Shojai, O.M.D., New York Times best-selling author of The Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time, and Nick Polizzi, author...
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Ten relatable emotions are each followed by a centering exercise and a positive affirmation to be recited, as a practice in mindfulness. Young readers are encouraged to find their inner strength by recognizing and addressing their emotions, instilling a sense of power and self-confidence"--
Author
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Every parent has pondered "nature vs. nurture" questions. How much of my child's personality and behavior is inborn? How much is learned? This important new book written by behavioral scientists who are also mothers has answers. This book offers the best parenting practices to foster resilience by encouraging children's social-emotional development and adaptive stress-regulation strategies. The authors translate scientific research into concrete,...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"Conoce a una nįa quien le encanta estar en su hogar, que huele a ť de canela ? se siente como un pijama calientito. Pero todo es diferente cuando se va de paseo. A︢n as̕, encuentra la manera de sentirse tranquila. Al llegar la oscuridad de la noche sus pies se enfr̕an y su habitaci̤n a veces le da miedo. Es entonces cuando la nįa cierra los ojos y crea su propia luz al pensar en el sol."--
"Meet a young girl who loves her cozy home. It smells...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Sarah receives a mysterious letter inviting her to a party at the top of a mountain. But to get there, she needs to go through the dark woods, over the raging river, and up the mountain itself! Will Sarah find her bravery and make it to the party?"--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Katie was Jude's favorite person in the world. And not many brothers say that about their sister and mean it. But to Jude, Katie was everything--the person who made him learn how to say "I love you" in every language, who performed dramatic readings of Romeo and Juliet, who obsessed over every item on the diner menu looking for the most authentic diner meal. The one who called him "Jude Banks, Superhero," because to her, Jude was the best. She was...
15) Seeds of change
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text illustrates how small acts become powerful seeds that improves oneself and the community.
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"¡Soy valiente! ¡Soy amada! ¡Soy amado! ¡Soy importante! Con tan solo decir en voz alta estas afirmaciones, su niño desarrollará resiliencia, confianza y compasión. Las afirmaciones son claves para el desarrollo socio-emocional y se ha demostrado que son efectivas y productivas ¡tanto para los niños como para los adultos!"--
"This brightly hand-lettered board book empowers young Spanish-speaking readers to lift themselves up! Ten relatable...
18) Today I'm strong
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Most days, this little girl loves to go to school and play with her friends. But sometimes the schoolyard can feel like a battleground where she has to dodge mean words from a bully. Luckily, she always has her steadfast tiger by her side--even if she's the only one who can see it. With the reminder that strength comes from within, she digs deep to believe in herself, no matter what anyone else says"--
Author
Publisher
Bantam
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"From the authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, an indispensable guide to unlocking your child's innate capacity for resilience, compassion, and creativity. When facing challenges, unpleasant tasks, and contentious issues such as homework, screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. This is what New York Times bestselling authors Daniel J. Siegel...
20) Raising a kid who can: simple strategies to build a lifetime of adaptability and emotional strength
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Three mental health professionals cut through the "parenting advice" noise with this accessible, easy-to-skim book filled with actionable strategies and tips to help parents focus only what's truly essential and build their child's neurobiological capacity to thrive where they are planted, in good times and bad. The content centers around 10 "essentials": 1 Rest, recreation, and routine 2 Attention skills and self-control 3 Tolerance for difficult...
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