Problem Kids

How do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our 20- and even 30-somethings who can't seem to grow up? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed, and especially, disappointed? In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling the lives of American families for over two decades confronts our deepest concerns when our grown kids have failed to thrive.

This engaging, practical guide turns complex problem-solving skills into simple lessons kids can understand and use every day. Written in clear, friendly language, this audiobook teaches children how to think critically, make thoughtful decisions, and work well with others, at school, at home, and beyond.

Three Magical Bedtime Stories to Help Your Little One Drift Off to Sleep Join Princess Aurora Daneen and her delightful forest friends—Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster—for a tea party, a dinner party, and all kinds of fun and games! In this cozy collection, the friends embark on gentle, magical journeys that spark imagination and wonder while nurturing important life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and the value of friendship. These sweet tales also encourage creativity and emotional growth in age-appropriate, comforting ways. ...

Empower your child's social success and bring peace to your family life, even if ADHD's demands seem overwhelming. Do you feel drained from constant battles to maintain a routine with your ADHD child? Are public meltdowns a frequent, intense struggle that leave you feeling helpless and judged? Do you crave effective ways to communicate with teachers, balancing advocacy without seeming overbearing? If you answered "yes," you're certainly not alone, and this book can be your guide. Parenting Kids with ADHD Decoded taps into crucial scientific insights, offering parents actionable strategies ...

185 x Beginner to Advanced Brainteasers & Riddles that will have you thinking "wait, what?" Difficult Riddles for Clever Kids is LOADED with heaps of fun, quirky, witty and silly riddles that will have your kids and family working together to solve them and just have fun! Perfect for rainy days at home, long car trips, or even while camping around a fire. This book is specifically designed for your children to: - Develop their critical thinking skills - Learn how to problem-solve - Think creatively to arrive at unique solutions - Build their teamwork and collaboration skills Throughout the ...

Welcome to Maple Ridge, where porch lights double as beacons, a beagle named Pudge believes he’s head of security, and a kid named Calvin discovers that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stand still together. When a sneeze-prone baby dragon—Blaze—crash-lands into Calvin’s ordinary life, the trio stumbles into an old mystery: cave carvings that act like instructions, a “consultant” with nets and nice manners, and a town that has to decide what kind of story it wants to live in. With humor, heart, and a dash of DIY science, Calvin, Pudge, and Blaze learn to turn light into...

There are many books out there to teach you how to handle your children after they graduate from diapers, but none tells you how to proceed once they graduate from high school. As new patterns emerge in the lives of young adults, parents find that their grown children have bigger problems than they did just a few years ago. How to Raise Your Adult Children is a manual for anxious moms and dads.

Imagine a scenario where your child is struggling to make friends at school, feeling isolated and unsure of how to approach others. You observe their frustration and wish you could provide the guidance they need to navigate social situations successfully. As a parent or educator, you recognize the importance of equipping children with the necessary social skills to thrive in their interactions with others. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, social problem-solving skills are essential for building strong relationships and fostering empathy. Social Skills for Kids offers ...

A respectful parenting guidebook from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series that applies trusted and effective communication strategies, positive discipline tools, and parent-child communication skills to the toughest challenges of raising children. For forty years, readers have turned to...

ADHD diagnoses are exploding Do you know why? Worldwide, the disorder affects roughly 5-7% of kids under the age of 18. In the United States, that number is north of 11%. As the disorder continues to plague children at every level, the questions grow louder. What is causing this? Are the diagnoses too prevalent? Is there a significant upswing in misdiagnoses and dual diagnoses? Are modern societies over-medicating learning disabilities? And most importantly, with our incredible advances in neuropsychology and naturopathy, what are we going to do about it? Natural Treatment. Effective ...

FACT: You have about 40,000 negative thoughts every day. And your child does too. We can’t make negative thoughts go away completely. But we can learn healthy ways to cope with them. And most importantly, we can take away their power to determine our mood and behavior. Using kid-friendly text, interactive cartoons, and engaging journal exercises, your child will learn priceless life skills. Now Available! How To Get Unstuck From The Negative Muck Kid’s Journal

Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children - fast! With his signature wit and encouragement, Dr. Leman offers hope and real, practical, doable strategies for regaining control and becoming the parents they always wanted to be.

Perfect for Young Readers Ages 6-9 Educational Adventure Fiction February Celebrations Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! When a mysterious red door with twenty doorbells appears on Imani's front steps, three best friends discover that February 20th can't decide what it wants to be—because it's trying to celebrate TWENTY different special days all at once! What parents and teachers love about this book: Educational content woven into exciting adventure: Children learn about comfort, kindness, creativity, sharing, tradition, and resilience through hands-on ...

Discover AI BEYOND THE BASICS: 2-in-1 Interactive Activity Book – Transform Complex AI & Machine Learning into Kid-Friendly Fun! From video games to smart phones, artificial intelligence surrounds us everywhere! This hands-on activity book takes kids aged 8–14 on an exciting journey beyond the basics, breaking down advanced AI concepts into bite-sized, engaging adventures. 🧩 What’s Inside? 🧩 This exciting 2-book set is bursting with TONS of fun activities that kids will love! Across 18 engaging chapters, children explore activities like spotting patterns, solving puzzles, ...

In the beginning, God's garden is beautiful and peaceful, but it doesn't stay that way. Everyone has something to say! Rain brags that it's the most refreshing. Birds boast that they're the most splendid. Earthworms bluster about their busyness. Then Children come along, claiming to be the best of all. And it's only fair that the best is loved most, isn't it?

Problem solving is a skill that is implicitly learned by children, but there are a range of skills that are often not taught directly. This audiobook solves that problem! Targeted to a younger audience. Topics covered include framing the problem; coming up with solutions; weighing options, and picking ideas. Other strategies that are discussed in the audiobook include prioritization, Occam's razor, estimation, guessing, logical reasoning, elimination of alternatives, scoping and persistence.

From a New York Times bestselling authority on education and children’s mental health comes a groundbreaking guide to navigating classroom challenges through an approach that is aimed at meeting kids where they’re at and being responsive to the developmental variability inherent in every...

Problem Child is the unbelievably true story of Terrell Carter, an American musician and actor who grew up in Buffalo, New York, in a dysfunctional family, each member crazier than the next. And the Problem Child is the only one in the story who may, or may not, actually have a problem. An emotional journey of trials and revelations, with a huge secret at its core, this story may force you to laugh - just to keep from crying.

Join Ryder on a captivating journey of mental growth and discovery in "Ryder the Decider and the Three-Things Rule." This heartwarming children's chapter book teaches how to make good choices! In this enchanting tale, young Ryder faces some big challenges that lead him to pivotal moments where the Three-Things Rule changes everything. Read along as Ryder must: • stand up to a bully, • figure out a better ending for his animated cartoon, • decide what's right and wrong, and • prove to Mom he can make good decisions, or else. In the end, Ryder learns that: • Every good decision ...

New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin gives young listeners an American history lesson they'll never forget in the fun and funny King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution. A Bank Street...