Collection: Parenting

Over the past 30 years, Dr. Monastra has treated more than 15,000 clients who have ADHD. In this indispensable book he shares the knowledge he has gained.

Children with ADHD struggle so much with inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity that they have trouble succeeding at home, at school, with friends, or on the playing field. Parenting Children With ADHD, now in its second edition, shows how you can become your child's best advocate, helping to improve attention, behavioral control, and social skills.

Engaging and straightforward, the book is directed at caregivers of children who have, or might have, ADHD. Dr. Monastra discusses all the relevant issues for parents, including psychological treatment, diet, educational laws, and practical coping strategies for both parents and children. It shows how to obtain a comprehensive evaluation, how to get help from school systems, and how to use medication and parenting techniques to significantly reduce ADHD symptoms.

Updates in this edition include:

• new procedures and tests for diagnosing ADHD;
• empirically-supported psychological treatments for ADHD, including neurotherapy;
• tips for developing a safe, supportive educational environment for your child;
• a new chapter on teaching life values such as kindness, generosity and compassion; and
• caregiver-friendly lessons that are helpfully sequenced to be covered "one at a time," beginning with the causes of ADHD and the most common medical treatments.

With themes of family, love, kindness, empathy, grief, growing up, and resilience, these one hundred never-before-published poems by the beloved poet, speaker, and teacher Naomi Shihab Nye will resonate with a wide audience.

National Book Award Finalist and former Young People's Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye's Grace Notes: Poems about Families celebrates family and community. This rich collection of one hundred never-before-published poems is also the poet's most personal work to date. With poems about her own childhood and school years, her parents and grandparents, and the people who have touched and shaped her life in so many ways, this is an emotional and sparkling collection to savor, share, and read again and again.

This growth mindset journal empowers kids to manage their emotions and feelings, and helps them develop grit, resilience, gratitude, positive self-talk, and so much more.

A companion journal to the Ninja Life Hacks books, children will discover confidence and goal-setting exercises.

GROWTH MINDSET: Helps children learn that mistakes and failures help us grow and that they can achieve anything with grit!

PERFECT GIFT: Makes a perfect gift from a parent, grandparent, teacher, or older sibling.

BEAUTIFUL KEEPSAKE - This guided journal has 180 pages of growth, social-emotional learning, and life skills. It will be a great keepsake for your child as they grow older.

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Money Ninja takes us on a journey to discover saving, investing, and donating.

Find out what happens in this comedic book about delayed gratification and money-savvy skills.

Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.

The new children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults.

The Ninja Life Hacks book series is geared to kids 4-10. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, or toddlers. Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.

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• Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Growth Mindset Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Leadership Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Mover and Shaker Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Self-Management Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Self-Awareness Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Decision-Making Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Social Awareness and Relationship Skills Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Ninjas Go! Box Set
• Ninjas on Holiday Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Mindsets Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Behaviors Box Set
• Angry Ninja Toy Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings Toy Box Set
• Ninja Life Hacks Reversible Toy Box Set

Raechel Anne Jolie's early life in a working-class Cleveland exurb was full of race cars, Budweiser-drinking men covered in car grease, and the women who loved them. After her father came home from his third-shift job, took the garbage out to the curb and was hit by a drunk driver, her life changed. Raechel and her mother struggled for money: they were evicted, went days without utilities, and took their trauma out on one another. Raechel escaped to the progressive suburbs of Cleveland Heights, leaving the tractors and ranch-style homes home in favor of a city with vintage marquees, music clubs, and people who talked about big ideas. It was the early 90s, full of Nirvana songs and chokers, flannel shirts and cut-off jean shorts, lesbian witches and local coffee shops. Rust Belt Femme is the story of how these twin foundations--rural Ohio poverty and alternative 90s culture--made Raechel into who she is today: a queer femme with PTSD and a deep love of the Midwest.

Help children understand their autism and thrive with this positive guide for kids ages 8 to 12

We all think differently. This notion is celebrated in Autism and Me, a guide that helps children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gain a better understanding of how their brain works. The book highlights positive ASD traits while showing kids how they can work through some of its challenges as well.

Unlike some other autism books for kids, this guide offers:

• Awesome activities--Interactive exercises encourage kids to apply the concepts discussed in a fun, low-stakes way, from fill-in-the-blanks and multiple choice quizzes to drawing and coloring.

• Proven strategies--From improving communication skills to developing self-care habits, kids will find strategies to help them better navigate school, social functions, and family life.
• True stories--Each chapter begins with real life anecdotes, offering relatable experiences from others on the autism spectrum and helping kids feel less alone.

Kids will learn to manage emotions, make friends, and flourish with this strengths-based autism book.

Teaching young girls the basics of money management is a powerful gift that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed for a lifetime of financial well-being. In Money Confident Girls, Julina Ogilvie shows how early money lessons and everyday conversations help girls understand the four building blocks of finance: earning, spending, saving, and investing. Money habits and beliefs form in childhood and influence our financial decisions as adults. Ogilvie offers age-appropriate strategies to instill a positive money mindset so girls view money not as a taboo topic or source of anxiety, but as a tool for personal growth and financial security.

Ogilvie blends personal anecdotes with expert insights and thoughtful suggestions from other parents. She meticulously crafts a roadmap to financial literacy, covering strategies around allowances, first jobs, budgeting, the use of debit cards, custodial accounts, and options for college savings and retirement vehicles. Women have historically faced gender-specific challenges such as wage gaps, career interruptions, and longer life expectancies, making it critical for them to learn early on how to manage their finances effectively.

Many Americans today struggle with massive debt and the consequences of poor financial decisions. Preparing the next generation with financial skills is not just about teaching them to earn, save and invest wisely; it's about fostering a mindset that empowers them to embrace financial independence and navigate the complexities of money with savvy and confidence. This important book is a must-read for anyone raising young girls.

Navigate parenting triggers with support and strategies for new moms

When you're a new mom, there are all kinds of stressful situations that can trigger extreme emotional reactions. It takes practice to manage your fear, anger, and frustration when things go wrong, but responding with a level head is key to building a healthy relationship with your child. This guide shows you how, by exploring what triggers are, how to identify them, and effective strategies for staying cool during anxious moments.

• Where triggers come from-Begin with a look at what causes triggers so you can understand how they affect your brain and body, and how these techniques can help.
• Reassuring advice and examples-Find relatable stories from other parents that show techniques in action.
• A clear path forward-Each strategy is presented with simple steps you can take right away to start seeing positive change.

Learn to handle your emotional reactions and stay calm while parenting with The First-Time Mom's Guide to Managing Triggers.

Energize your relationship with this quiz book for couples

Curiosity is a great way to create and sustain intimacy in relationships. Create curiosity in your relationship with quizzes that will have you competing against one another to see who really knows who best.

• The first part focuses on you as an individual. The quizzes shine a light on your personal likes and dislikes as you answer questions about your partners' preferences.
• The second part contains quizzes focused on you both as a couple. Answer questions together as a couple and compare your similarities and differences.
• In each part, there are light and playful themes mixed with complex and challenging ones. You'll get a chance to reminisce about your past, explore the present, and dream about the future together.

Create a deeper connection with your partner and grow your relationship with this standout among relationship books for couples.

Through stories of her work with families, the author shows parents how making critical mindshifts--seeing their children's behaviors through a new lens"--empowers them to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Claire Lerner offers a roadmap for implementing practical and proven solutions that are based in science and work in real life.

As babies grow up, they experience many firsts. From their first bath to their first haircut, this book captures the joy in each one with charming photographs and sweet smiles sure to make each milestone memorable for baby.

About the Baby Firsts series: The Baby Firsts series from Flowerpot Press is the perfect introduction to books for even the youngest of children. Each book features lots of friendly faces that draw baby's attention and build their love for, and familiarity with, books--hopefully planting the seeds that last a lifetime!

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of history's most powerful acts of resistance. Here, author Joshua M. Greene (Signs of Survival) tells the true story of a young Jewish woman who was instrumental in the uprising as a smuggler of messages and weapons into and out of the Warsaw Ghetto.

Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.

Warsaw, Poland, 1940s: The Nazis are on the march, determined to wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. Teenage Vladka and her family are among the thousands of Jews forced to relocate behind the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto, a cramped, oppressive space full of starvation, suffering, and death.

When Vladka's family is deported to concentration camps, Vladka joins up with other young people in the ghetto who are part of the Jewish underground: a group determined to fight back against the Nazis, no matter the cost.

Vladka's role in the underground? To pass as a non-Jew, sneaking out of the ghetto to blend into Polish society while smuggling secret messages and weapons back over the ghetto wall. Every move she makes comes with the risk of being arrested or killed. But Vladka and her friends know that their missions are worth the danger--they are preparing for an uprising like no other, one that will challenge the Nazi war machine.

This astonishing true story of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, told through the lens of Holocaust survivor and educator Vladka Meed, introduces readers to a crucial piece of history while highlighting the persistence of bravery in the face of hate.

*Finalist for Best Overall Non-Fiction and Best Parenting & Family Book in the 2020 International Book Awards!*

What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work offers parents an effective, step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5-12. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years' experience listening to kids' thoughts and feelings, this book provides a framework to explore new ways of responding to your child that will help them calm down faster and boost their resilience to stress.　

With a dose of humor and plenty of real-life examples, the authors will guide you to "build a bridge" into your child's world to make sense of their emotions and behavior. Sample scenarios and scripts are provided for you to customize based on your caregiving style and your child's personality. These are then followed by concrete support strategies to help you manage current and future situations in a way that leaves everyone feeling better. Chapters are organized by common kid-related issues so you can quickly find what's relevant to you.　

Suitable for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of children and pre-teens, as well as professionals working closely with families, What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work is an accessible resource for efficiently navigating the twists, turns, and sometimes total chaos of life with kids.

　

Powerful parenting strategies grounded in polyvagal theory to help you stay connected with your teen, reduce conflict, and set limits with love.

When it comes to your teen, do you feel like you're walking on eggshells? Do they lash out at you when you try to set limits, or stomp off to their room and slam the door at the slightest criticism? Welcome to the teen years! Emotions and hormones are running high, everything feels like a crisis, and you're lucky if you can get through the day without a fight. So, how can you stay connected, set limits, and keep the peace?

Grounded in cutting-edge polyvagal theory, Staying Connected with Your Teen shines a light on why teens are so easily triggered, and offers nerve-calming strategies to minimize reactivity, nurture a stronger connection, and help you lovingly guide your teen on the path to adulthood. You'll also find skills to help you meet your teen where they are developmentally, and discover ways you can help them feel safe and loved--even when you are having disagreements.

Trust is at the heart of the bond between parents and teens. This book will help you strengthen that trust and create a peaceful atmosphere where expectations are better communicated.

Encourage kids to explore their emotions through engaging activities for ages 4 to 8

When children can identify their feelings, they're better able to work through them and express them in a positive way. Help kids build essential social and emotional skills with this constructive approach to feelings books for children. It's filled with activities that teach kids to understand their feelings and practice healthy methods for managing them. Kids will discover what happens to their minds and bodies when they experience emotions like happiness, anger, and embarrassment-and how to cope with big feelings when they arise.

This standout among feelings books for children includes:

• A balanced approach-Investigating all of their feelings without judgment will show children how to handle a wide spectrum of emotions.
• Real-life situations-Realistic examples encourage kids to think about how they'd feel and react in different scenarios, helping them develop empathy and manage their emotions in new situations.
• A wide variety of activities-This fun choice in feelings books for children keeps kids engaged with coloring, drawing, writing, solving puzzles, and more.

Give kids the tools to deal with their emotions in a healthy way with this colorfully illustrated entry into feelings books for children.