"Every parent wants a kid who can--who can thrive, who can cope, who can stay motivated, adapt, show compassion, be focused. A kid who won't get stuck in a perfectionist loop or become anxious and avoidant every time something negative happens. And get a good night's sleep (even more important than you might think). Written by three mental health professionals who work with families, RAISING A KID WHO CAN delivers neuroscience-based advice and easy-to-implement...

"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, thereby strengthening your connection. And that connection will...

"How do children thrive? As a parent, you probably think about this all the time. You want your children to have happy, healthy, and meaningful lives -- but what's the best way to support them? In How Children Thrive, developmental pediatrician and parent Dr. Mark Bertin provides a positive, simple, and empowering approach for raising children of all ages. Bringing together mindfulness, new science on brain development, and the messy reality of being...

"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,...

"Alika falls asleep in her mother's arms, feeling happy for once. Things have been difficult for them, but her mother promises her a big surprise the next day. In her dreams, she imagines all the wondrous possibilities, such as seeing old friends, hearing her grandmother's voice, or having enough water to drink. Could the surprise be the start of a new and easier life?"--

"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"--

Be strong! Did you know you have superpowers? These powers help you be strong and resilient! Learn how to handle tough situations. Find out why making goals and sticking to them is important. Discover how to learn from your mistakes and stay positive. Read on to become the best you can be. Become a hero!

A Damián le gusta la música; a Mercedes, la pintura, y a Marcos, la escritura. Les encanta jugar juntos. Pero hay algo que les preocupa: pronto se irán a una nueva casa. Juego de niños es un canto de amor a la creatividad, al cambio y, en definitiva, a los niños que han tenido que dejar su país en busca de un futuro mejor. Back cover. Danny loves music; Molly loves painting; and Marcus loves writing. And they all love playing together. But...