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.

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 ...

¿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 ...

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, ...

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...

"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.

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 ...

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.

🔹 How can you give your child a mental edge in today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world? 🔹 What role does reading play in shaping memory, attention, and emotional intelligence in children? 🔹 How do nutrition, sleep, and screen time impact child brain development? 💡 In this practical, science-backed guide to raising emotionally intelligent, cognitively strong kids, you’ll discover how to nurture brain health from infancy through adolescence—whether you're caring for a baby, supporting a school-age child, or guiding a teen in the digital age. 📚 What You’ll Learn Inside: ...

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.

We all know that fostering curiosity and learning is crucial for both kids and adults, but it’s not always easy to find the right resources. Maybe you’ve tried other books but found them too dull or too complicated. It can be challenging to find something that is both fascinating and educational for listeners of all ages. You don’t have to compromise between fun and learning. That’s why we created "Interesting Facts and Myths for Curious Readers".

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.

¿Qué pasaría si su hijo enfrentara hoy una situación peligrosa? ¿Sabría qué hacer? La mayoría de los padres enseñan a sus hijos a ser amables, trabajar duro y sacar buenas calificaciones. Pero muy pocos les enseñan qué hacer cuando un extraño les ofrece llevarlos en su automóvil. Cuando un adulto de confianza les pide guardar un secreto. Cuando la presión de grupo parece imposible de resistir. Cuando algo en internet se siente peligrosamente incorrecto. Este libro llena ese vacío. Raise Children Street-Smart Handbook En Español es una guía práctica e inteligente de crianza...

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.

"[Elizabeth] Smart turns her story of despair amazingly into one of hope...The audiobook, beautifully narrated by the author, has an extra dimension of truth and emotion." — Library Journal on My Story This program is read by the author Elizabeth Smart follows up her #1 New York Times...

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.

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 ...

Jean Twenge, PhD, award-winning professor of psychology and author of the “lavishly informative” (The New York Times) Generations,returns with a concrete and accessible guide to raising resilient, successful, happy children in a time of overwhelming technological intrusion. Parenting today...

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?