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A look at how commercialization has transformed youth sports from fun into a heavily commercialized and profitable venture. Examining the youth sports economy from many sides - the major corporations, the small entrepreneurs, the coaches, the parents, and, of course, the kids - Hyman probes the reasons for rapid changes in what gets bought and sold in this lucrative marketplace. He reveals the effects on kids and profiles the individuals and communities bucking this destructive trend of commercialization.

A companion to the acclaimed film Bully, this audiobook brings the story of the documentary beyond the closing credits, continuing the national conversation inspired by the film. Personal anecdotes from prominent antibullying activists and celebrities alongside essays from renowned experts, authors, government officials, and educators offer powerful insights, resources, and concrete steps to combat the bullying epidemic. An essential part of any campaign to decrease bullying and increase empathy, the audiobook also follows the stories of the families featured in the film beyond the big screen.

Parents these days are under a great deal of pressure to be "perfect". From psychologists to social scientists, journalists to weekend bloggers, everyone has an opinion about the do's and don'ts for raising healthy, well-adjusted - and let's not forget polite - children in today's fast-paced world. Where does this leave parents? Too often lacking in confidence, ill equipped, and overwhelmed. Parenting expert Vicki Hoefle makes the bold claim that it's time for parents to get off the perfection path and get back to the real job of parenting: to grow a grown-up.

Raise self-confident, self-reliant children using the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) Approach. Your baby knows more than you think. That's the heart of the principles and teachings of Magda Gerber, founder of RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), and Educaring. Baby Knows Best is based on...

Middle School Makeover is a guide for parents and educators to help the tweens in their lives navigate the socially fraught hallways, gyms, and cafeterias of middle school. This audiobook helps parents, teachers, and other adults in middle school settings to understand the social dilemmas and other issues that kids today face.

A story of friendship, courage and a bit of crime. Bridget wants a quiet life, including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison. Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse, and they set off on a job of their own. It's a desperate, daring plan, to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull off their very first jail break, or will they end up behind bars too? Sometimes to help a friend, you have to dig deep.

In this Queen Bees and Wannabes for the elementary and middle school set, child and adolescent psychotherapist Katie Hurley shows parents of young girls how to nip mean girl behavior in the bud. Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls...

Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using Internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids.

The true story of Brad's favorite game and growing up in Brooklyn. Published in the anthology, The Games We Played, edited by Steven A. Cohen...

Here's the true story of Brad, his daughter, and the book that was born when she entered his life...

Rex Forehand, PhD, and Nicholas Long, PhD, have helped thousands of parents achieve discipline using positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming the child's self-esteem. Their clinically proven, five-week program gives you the tools you need to successfully manage your child's behavior, giving specific factors that cause or contribute to disruptive behavior, ways to develop a more positive atmosphere in your family and home, and strategies for managing specific behavior problems.

Sie sind auf der Suche nach einer neuen Art der Kommunikation? Einer Möglichkeit, Ihr Kind endlich zu verstehen, die andauernden Konflikte, um die immer gleiche Sache endlich der Vergangenheit angehören zu lassen und wieder ein respektvolles Miteinander zu erleben? Mit einer guten Prise Humor und viel Mitgefühl, begleitet Sie dieses Buch auf Ihrer Entdeckungsreise, hin zu einer neuen und innovativen Kommunikation.

Wenn du in die Schule kommst, dann beginnt der Ernst des Lebens!' Solch ein Satz gehört zum Glück der Vergangenheit an. Und dennoch: Der Übergang von der Kita in die Grundschule ist eine große Herausforderung und ein Meilenstein im Leben jedes Kindes. In diesem Hörbuch erfahren Sie, wie Sie als Eltern oder Erzieher/-innen Kinder in der sensiblen Übergangsphase begleiten und unterstützen können. Gleichzeitig gibt das Hörbuch Antworten auf die dringenden Fragen, wann und wie dem Kind die Schulfähigkeit und Schulreife zugesprochen werden kann.

Nervt Sie das auch? Egal ob Oma, Nachbarin oder Freundin: In der Erziehung hat jeder eine Meinung, aber kaum jemand die Fakten. Die Wissenschaftsjournalistin und Bestsellerautorin Nicola Schmidt räumt jetzt auf mit Mythen, Irrtümern und Ammenmärchen. In ihrem spannenden und lehrreichen Hörbuch filtert sie heraus, was wichtig ist, um gesunde, respektvolle und aufmerksame Kinder großzuziehen.

In meiner Familie hat Rassismus keinen Platz - darin sind sich fast alle Eltern einig. Doch vielen fällt es schwer, Vorurteile in der Erziehung anzugehen. Offen, persönlich und durchaus verständnisvoll für Rassismusfallen im Alltag zeigen Olaolu Fajembola und Tebogo Nimindé-Dundadengar, was zählt, um Rassismen im Kopf von Kindern gar nicht erst entstehen zu lassen. Zugleich stärken sie Eltern von Kindern of Color, die unter Diskriminierung leiden.

Nervt Sie das auch? Egal ob Oma, Nachbarin oder Freundin: In der Erziehung hat jeder eine Meinung, aber kaum jemand die Fakten. Die Wissenschaftsjournalistin und Bestsellerautorin Nicola Schmidt räumt jetzt auf mit Mythen, Irrtümern und Ammenmärchen. In ihrem spannenden und lehrreichen Hörbuch filtert sie heraus, was wichtig ist, um gesunde, respektvolle und aufmerksame Kinder großzuziehen.

Betsy Brown Braun blends humor with her expertise as a child development specialist, popular parent educator, and mother of triplets. Whatever your dilemma or child's question - from "How did the baby get in your tummy?" to "What does 'dead' mean?" to "It's not fair!" - Betsy offers the tools and confidence you need to explain the world to your growing child. 

The latest research shows that children can be taught - at very early ages - the tools they need to become successful and connected to others. This new book offers parents and teachers the information they need to teach children the most effective ways to engage peers and make social interactions easier and more meaningful.

How do you raise Christian kids who have dreams that seem beyond their reach? Parenting is an important task, but the pressure doesn't need to be on us. As parents, we simply need to follow the leading of the Lord with the understanding that our children's natural abilities are actually the Lord...

Instead of focusing only on children's books for your kids to work through alone, get the family book that can help you with educational, positive parenting. Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids is for any parent who is having trouble ensuring their child is receiving the education they deserve - and who wants to encourage their children to continue learning for their entire lives. Parents will be supported with numerous resources to jump-start their child's education.