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First published in the mid 1960s, How Children Fail began an education reform movement that continues today. In his 1982 edition, John Holt added new insights into how children investigate the world, into the perennial problems of classroom learning, grading, testing, and into the role of the...

This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the tradition of Paul Tough’s How Children Succeed and Wendy Mogel’s The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, this groundbreaking manifesto focuses on the critical school years when parents must learn to allow their children to experience the disappointment and...

Hear about some of the world's greatest gadget disasters. Find out how each gadget failed, what went wrong with its design or manufacture, and what programmers learned from their mistakes.

Hear about some of the world's biggest building blunders. Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned from their mistakes.

"There is a Korean American artist named David Choe, who is best known for his graffiti and mural arts. In 2005, one of Facebook founders, Sean Parker, asked him to paint murals in the interior of Facebook's Silicon Valley office. Subsequently, in 2007, the current FB CEO Zuckerberg commissioned him to paint more murals for their next office. After finishing all the artwork, it’s said that Zuckerberg gave Choe a couple of payment options: “Would you like to get paid by $60,000 cash or Facebook stocks of that amount?” A little oddly, Choe chose the stocks even though the company was ...

Does your child hesitate at every new challenge? Melt down over small mistakes? Need constant reassurance before trying anything unfamiliar? You're not alone—and your child isn't broken. Sensitive children feel everything more deeply. New situations require more energy. Mistakes feel more devastating. But here's what most parenting advice gets wrong: these kids don't need to be "fixed" or toughened up. They need a different path to confidence—one built on their unique strengths, not despite them. In this practical, guilt-free guide, you'll discover: Why "just be brave" backfires with ...

How to Prepare for Divorce or Child Support Court When the Other Party Is a Narcissist By Jacquelyn Quattro When you are facing divorce or child support court against a high-conflict or narcissistic ex-partner, fairness is not the standard, credibility is. Court-Ready is a comprehensive, court-focused guide designed to help you prepare strategically, communicate effectively, and protect your credibility in high-conflict legal proceedings. This is not a therapy book, a motivational manifesto, or a collection of emotional coping strategies. It is a practical, legally grounded preparation ...

From an expert in adolescent psychology comes a groundbreaking, timely, and necessary guide for parents of the 2.2 million young adults in America who are struggling to find their way in the world. In Dr. Mark McConville's decades of experience as a family clinical psychologist, perhaps no...

Turn common adolescent missteps, from relationship blunders to rebellions that backfire, into character-building moments—by the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen. “This clear-eyed, practical, fun-to-read guide is an essential read for every parent.”—Lisa Damour, PhD, New York...

THIS BOOK SHOWCASES EXISTING PROBLEMS WITHIN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY THAT ARE EXACERBATED BY ITS OVER-RELIANCE ON A VERY FLAWED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM. Bestselling author and social critic Demico Boothe shares his personal story of being wrongfully convicted of a crime, being sent to federal prison, and coming out of prison only to have to immediately deal with a hostile child support system that seemed intent on sending him back to prison over money he didn't have. Boothe shares how the current child support system poorly served him and his family and identifies and analyzes many ...

If you’re struggling due to a “failure to launch” or “boomerang” adult child that is living with you, off of you, or both, this audiobook is for you. This is licensed psychologist Anna Caldwell’s short, simple, and concise guide on how to best help your grown child or children thrive. This advice is based on Anna’s decades of clinical, coaching training, and experience as a clinical psychologist with clients, both “failure to launch” young adults and their parents.

DIVORCE IN THE 21st CENTURY is the definitive guide to understanding why marriages fail, how divorce has become a global epidemic, and what individuals, couples, families, and communities can do to reverse the trend. Drawing on history, global statistics, modern psychology, biology, law, and counseling practice, Dr. Benoît Tano, MD, PhD, exposes the hidden truths behind the rise of divorce and offers groundbreaking solutions to save marriages, protect families, and build stronger future generations. From the history of marriage and divorce to the causes in today’s society — emotional, ...

Parents will learn how stress affects parenting; how to offer self-esteem "damage control"; how to identify a "toxic" parent; how to help your child cope with failure; and the three keys to coaching your child towards solid self-esteem.