Smart Child

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 ...

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.

¿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 ...

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 ...

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...

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, ...

"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.

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 ...

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.

Build modern street smarts and unshakable confidence in your kids without relying on exhausting fear-based parenting. Perfect for your daily commute, this actionable guide helps caregivers trade anxiety for a calm, structured approach to child development. Learn to raise kids who are courageous...

🔹 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: ...

In his New York Times best seller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina told us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five.

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.

Neurophysiologist and educator Dr. Carla Hannaford brings the latest insights from scientific research to questions that affect learners of all ages. Examining the body's role in learning, from infancy through adulthood she presents the mounting scientific evidence that movement is crucial to learning. Dr. Hannaford offers clear alternatives and remedies that people can put into practice right away to make a real difference in their ability to learn.

¿Tu hija está creciendo rápido pero todavía le faltan los instintos que mantienen seguras a las jóvenes? Como padre o madre de una adolescente, sabes que el mundo ha cambiado. Ya no se trata solo del "desconocido en el parque". Hoy, el desconocido está en su bolsillo, las presiones son digitales, y la educación de "niña buena" que les damos a nuestras hijas puede convertirse, sin querer, en su mayor vulnerabilidad. ¿Te preocupa que su deseo de ser amable le impida confiar en sus propios instintos? ¿Sientes que estás entre ser un padre o madre sobreprotector y no hacer lo ...

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 ...

What If You Had a Roadmap to Help Your Child Become Spiritually Strong… and Build Wisdom, Confidence, and Character for the Real World? NEW 2026 Edition With 150 Practical and Powerful Bible Lessons to Help Boys and Girls Develop, Discernment, Confidence & Real-Life Wisdom Rooted in Scripture. This Christian Parenting Handbook Combines Christ-Centered Learning with Practical Parent-Child Conversations That Help Kids Navigate Life More Successfully! The PERFECT Parenting Resource That You Can Trust to Raise Faith-Filled and Capable Kids! A Simple Yet Powerful Guide to Have Your Child Grow ...

Whether you’re a parent or teacher, this is your guide to raising capable, compassionate and tech-wise kids in a hyperconnected age. In a world where screens dominate childhood in both classrooms and bedrooms, many parents feel overwhelmed. Are devices stealing attention, empathy and...

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.

Your child is growing up in a world that is louder, faster, and more dangerous than the one you grew up in. Is their faith strong enough to protect them from everything it throws at them? Peer pressure. Cyberbullying. Online predators. Toxic friendships. Social media manipulation. A culture that mocks Christian values and rewards going along with the crowd. Every day, your child walks into environments where their faith, their identity, their safety, and their character are being tested. And Sunday school alone is not enough to prepare them for Monday morning. The hard truth is this: a ...