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 twenty- and even thirty-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...

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. ...

Nerdy Nelson wakes up on his 10th birthday to discover he has incredible ninja powers!

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 ...

Zoo Mysteries for Junior Detectives isn’t just a book; it’s an interactive training ground for young minds. Perfect for kids ages 8–12, this collection of 30 interactive mystery cases turns listeners into detectives, challenging them to use logic, observation, and deductive reasoning to figure out “whodunit” in the animal kingdom.

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...

Does it sometimes feel like your child goes from calm to frustrated in seconds? Do small problems turn into big emotional battles? Do unexpected setbacks lead to tears, anger, giving up, or impulsive reactions that leave both of you feeling exhausted? If your child has ADHD, you already know that everyday challenges can feel bigger than they should. A forgotten homework assignment, a mistake during a game, a change in plans, or a simple misunderstanding can quickly spiral into frustration, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch. You know your child...

EVER FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING GOES WRONG AT THE WORST POSSIBLE MOMENT? You study for hours... and blank out during the test. You finally get the courage to say something... and it comes out completely wrong. You make a plan, get excited, and then something unexpected ruins everything. Welcome to Murphy's Law. If you've ever felt frustrated, embarrassed, unlucky, overwhelmed, or convinced that life keeps throwing obstacles in your way, you're not alone. The truth is: Every teen faces setbacks. Every teen makes mistakes. Every teen has awkward moments, bad days, and plans that fall apart. The ...

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...

Anyone who has dealt with a strong-willed child knows that it is no easy task to turn bad behavior around. But the popularity of TV programs like Supernanny and Nanny 911 shows that parents have had it up to here and are ready to try anything to get their children to behave. Bestselling author...

Transform screen-free time into a playful logic adventure that builds unstoppable problem-solving confidence in kids. Perfect for long car commutes or quiet afternoon listening, this engaging audio journey invites young minds to pause, think, and conquer brain-bending challenges using only their...

Carlos planned to spend the afternoon trying to win a new BMX bike. Instead, he’s stuck in the backyard with his kid brother, a weed whacker, and one very bad beehive. Thirteen-year-old Carlos is stuck watching his kid brother and doing yard work when the weed whacker stirs up a hidden bee's nest. Getting inside the house should be simple—except his kid brother locked the door. Now, the backyard has become one giant escape puzzle. Carlos is an expert at making split-second moves on a BMX bike, which is lucky — because it’s hard to think when a buzzing brigade is dive-bombing your ...

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.

I'm the problem child . . . I'm the youngest foster brother. The one with the most potential. My brothers have plans for me. Plans that involve going to college and leaving my family and job at our auto shop behind. Plans that definitely don't include getting involved with a big, sexy ex-con...

Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own. Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world--and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse.

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

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 ...

OUTSMART CHAOS. TEACH YOUR CHILD TO THINK LIKE A PROBLEM-SOLVER. Have you ever watched your child carefully plan something… only for everything to go wrong at the worst possible moment? The homework disappears the morning it’s due. The science project breaks right before the presentation. The tablet dies exactly when the battery hits 1%. Moments like these can feel frustrating for kids — but they’re also powerful opportunities to learn how the world really works. Engineers and scientists have a name for this pattern: Murphy’s Law. Murphy’s Law isn’t about bad luck. It’s ...

Reconnected Kids is a groundbreaking guide to help parents resolve their child's behavioral problems—without medication, strife, or drama. This empowering method shows parents how to first identify their own role in their child's behavior, and then how to guide the child to focus on goals, practice lifelong good habits, and stay motivated. 

Born into Hollywood royalty, I’ve been making the hot sheet and generating internet buzz since before I could even walk. Doesn’t matter that my parents divorced prior to my second birthday, I can’t escape the shadows—or scandals—of my movie star mother and my rock star father.