Smart Child

The town of Franklin Falls is having its 100th birthday. And that means the town’s historic time capsule is about to be dug up and put on display by the proud citizens. Yeah, well, not if the crooked mayor has his way. Good thing all-around smart kid Leon Karakostas is one step ahead of him. Leon and his twin sister, Noel, and his crew - Pixie, Microscope, and Aardvark - find themselves in a mad dash to the dump, on a rooftop chase, and caught up in a showdown with a mysterious grandma.

Does your child know what to do if a stranger at the park calls them by name? Do they have the “BS detector” needed to spot a digital predator posing as a peer? In a world that is changing faster than ever, old-fashioned “stranger danger” talks are no longer enough. Today’s children face a complex mix of social engineering, online scams, digital manipulation, and sophisticated peer pressure. As a parent, you want to give your child independence, but the fear of them being too trusting, too soft, or simply unprepared can be hard to shake. If you are looking for a complete, ...

¿Sabría tu hijo qué hacer si un desconocido en el parque lo llama por su nombre? ¿Tiene el “detector de mentiras” necesario para identificar a un depredador digital que se hace pasar por un amigo? En un mundo que cambia más rápido que nunca, las charlas tradicionales de “cuidado con los desconocidos” ya no son suficientes. Hoy en día, los niños se enfrentan a un entorno complejo de ingeniería social, estafas en línea y presión social cada vez más sofisticada. Como padre o madre, quieres darles independencia, pero el miedo a que sean demasiado confiados o no estén ...

A fully revised edition of the most comprehensive guide to sensory processing challenges "At last, here are the insights and answers parents have been searching for." -Dr. Temple Grandin For children with sensory difficulties - those who struggle process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual...

What Are You Actually Teaching Your Child About the Real World? Street smarts are not something children are born with. They are built - one conversation, one lesson, one brave moment at a time. This book gives you everything you need to build them. You might already be doing a great job of keeping your child safe. This book helps you take the next step: giving them the skills to keep themselves safe, think clearly under pressure, and move through the world with genuine confidence and good judgment. Give Your Child The Street Smart Skills That Keep Them Safe, Confident, And Capable In The ...

Practical Lessons to Help Kids Stay Safe, Think Clearly, and Handle Real-World Situations with Confidence Most parents teach their children to be kind, do well in school, and make good choices. But many kids are never clearly taught what to do when a situation feels off, another child pressures them, an adult makes them uncomfortable, or they need to make a smart decision without a parent nearby. Street smarts are not built from one big safety talk. They are built through small conversations, everyday reminders, and real-world practice that help children become more aware, capable, and ...

"Smart" is a power word. Children who believe they’re smart excel more in school and approach life with greater confidence. But children who don’t can struggle to apply themselves. Do you wish your child could see how smart he or she is? Find hope in Eight Great Smarts. You’ll be empowered and equipped with new language and creative ideas. Dr. Kathy Koch loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and it’s never too late to start. Now is the time to help your child be all that God designed him or her to be.

The only real-world safety and independence guide that grows with your child — from ages 5 to 12. How do you raise a child who is safe, confident, independent, and ready for the real world — without raising them to be afraid of it? Every parent knows the tension. You want your child to grow up capable, aware, and strong enough to handle life without you hovering over every decision. But the world they are growing up in is not the same world you knew. Today, “street smart” doesn’t only mean crossing the street safely or knowing not to get into a stranger’s car. It means knowing ...

It's easy to think that children are either blessed with a high degree of intelligence or they aren't, and there's nothing we can do as parents to affect how smart they become. Yet studies have shown that when it comes to intelligence, nature vs. nurture is roughly 50/50, which means that parental influence may have a significant impact not just on how clever our children feel they are, but also on how bright they are. The verbal and cognitive skills that a kid acquires in early infancy and childhood equip them with the social and emotional life skills needed to succeed in life.

One lesson per day. One theme per month. One year to raise a street-smart, mentally strong kid. Raising Street-Smart, Mentally Strong Kids is a 365-day workbook for parents of children ages 8–14: Build unshakeable self-awareness and emotional strength Teach your child to navigate friendships, conflict, and social pressure Prepare them for the digital world, without fear or naivety Develop real-world skills: safety, money, independence, and judgment Raise a child with genuine grit, character, and the confidence to back it up The world your child is growing up in is more complicated, more ...

Are your children truly prepared for the real world? Schools teach maths, science, history, and how to pass a test. But what about reading a room, handling a bully, saying no under pressure, staying safe online, or thinking clearly in a crisis? You already know which lessons matter most in real life.

One of the benefits of a home education is a curriculum designed to fit each student. But that means knowing how your child learns. Not every child receives knowledge the same way. It’s up to the teacher to figure out the best way to reach each one. Based on the 8 Smarts identified by Kathy Koch - word, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people, and self - 8 Great Smarts for Homeschooling Families tailors these ideas to the unique setting of the home classroom.

Imagine transforming every moment of your child's day into a captivating learning adventure, without the need for screen time! Have you been searching for ways to keep your child engaged and learning on your travels and at home without them feeling like they're stuck in yet another classroom? Are you frustrated with the educational materials currently available that fail to spark their imagination or hold their attention for long? Do you worry about the influence of digital screens on their creativity and engagement?

Raise a Street-Smart, Confident Child Who Makes Wise Decisions, Sets Strong Boundaries, and Stays Safer in Today's World. Do you worry that your child is kind, trusting, and polite, but may not recognize danger, manipulation, peer pressure, or unsafe situations when it matters most? Do you want to raise a confident child who can trust their instincts, speak up, think independently, and make wise choices, even when you are not there? If so, this book is for you.

The Brothers Grimm retold the story of Rumpelstiltskin from folktales that they were told. This is the story of a miller who gets his daughter in hot water by falsely telling the King she can spin straw into gold. The king locks her in a room and forces her to prove her abilities or die.

The "Three Little Pigs" is a classic fairy tale about three pigs that are sent out into the world by their mother to seek out their fortune. Each pig builds a house—one is made of hay, another is made of twigs and the third one made of bricks. Their house is soon attacked by a wolf that wants to eat them. What are the consequences of each little pig's decision to use different types of building materials to build their house?

Snow White is a story about a beautiful little princess whose mother, the Queen, dies and is soon replaced by another Queen when the King remarries. Snow White's stepmother is a treacherous and vain woman. The stepmother becomes jealous and orders a huntsman to take Snow White deep into the dark woods and leave her there.

This is a story about a young, poor boy named Jack that lives with his widowed mother and a dairy cow, on a cottage farm. The cow's milk is their only source of income. When the cow stops giving milk, Jack's mother tells him to take her to the market to be sold. On the way, Jack meets a bean dealer who offers magic beans in exchange for the cow--and Jack makes the trade. There are consequences to Jack’s decision…

In Brain Rules for Baby, Dr. John Medina shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of their choice? Teach them impulse control. Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practice.

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...