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When parents feel separated from their sons by a curtain of silence or a wall of resistance, they're right to be concerned. Boys of few words--the ones who limit their expression to a timid shrug or an indifferent grunt--need our help. Whether the problem is rooted in "nature" or "nurture," boys who grow up unable to talk about their thoughts and feelings find it hard to connect with others at school, home, and eventually in business and personal relationships. Psychologist Adam J. Cox helps parents understand all the factors that may be limiting their son's ability or willingness to communicate--from social pressures to brain differences, from personality traits to a simple lack of vocabulary. Based on these insights, parents can choose specific strategies to help their son improve the language and social skills needed to express himself. Mothers and fathers everywhere will see their own boys in this book, and will come away prepared to help them overcome obstacles, connect with others, and succeed in school and beyond.
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But there’s way more than just the body basics — the book is divided into three main sections (Your Body, Your Mind and Taking Care) where girls will find advice on their sexuality, mood swings, crushes, health and much more.
STORYBOOKS FOR TOUGH TIMES
MY SELF
- MY FAMILY - MY FRIENDS
PARENTS'
& TEACHERS GUIDE TO HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN
GUIDING
YOUNG CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR
HOW
TO BEHAVE SO YOUR CHILDREN WILL TOO!
ASK
THE CHILDREN: WHAT AMERICA'S CHILDREN REALLY THINK ABOUT WORKING PARENTS
THE LITTLE BOOK ON MEANING: WHY WE CRAVE IT, HOW WE CREATE IT
BOOKS FOR DEALING WITH BULLIES
GRIEF/DEATH
WHEN
A FRIEND DIES: A BOOK FOR TEENS ABOUT GRIEVING AND HEALING - YA
WHAT
ON EARTH DO YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES - 9-12
HELPING
CHILDREN COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
DIVORCE
MY
PARENTS STILL LOVE ME EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE GETTING DIVORCED - 4-8
Additional Books for GRIEF,
DEATH, DIVORCE
GET
A CLUE: WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON WITH PRE-TEENS AND HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
TEENS WITH DISABILITIES
OWNING IT: STORIES ABOUT TEENS WITH DISABILITIES, edited by Donald R. Gallo - Whether their disabilities are physical or psychological, the subjects of these powerful short stories — written by ten outstanding young adult authors — meet every day with wit, intelligence, and courage. Alcohol addiction, tourettes, migraines, ADD, Asthma, Wheelchair handicapped, Blindness, Obesity, Brain Damage caused by drunk driver, Cancer.
AIDS
OUR STORIES, OUR SONGS: AFRICAN CHILDREN TALK ABOUT AIDS
BOOKS ON SEXUAL HEALTH (all science-based)
IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL by Robie Harris
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Family Education Network
Report on Youth Labor Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Student Pledge Against Gun Violence
Youth Rules! - Youth Employment and Federal Labor Laws
21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times (2010) [introduces a framework for 21st Century learning that maps out the skills needed to survive and thrive in a complex and connected world. Content includes the basic core subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic-but also emphasizes global awareness, financial/economic literacy, and health issues. The skills fall into three categories: learning and innovations skills; digital literacy skills; and life and career skills. This book is filled with vignettes, international examples, and classroom samples that help illustrate the framework and provide an exciting view of what twenty-first century teaching and learning can achieve.]
WATER SAFETY FOR KIDS (and Dragons) by Jean E. Pendziwol and Martine Gourbault
Also by the same authors, Once Upon a Dragon: Stranger Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim Eric Dooley just won't swim. Eric finds a way to conquer his fears. And just like that he goes from being the boy who wouldn't swim . . . to being the boy who won't get out of the pool. Not even in October. AGes 5-8 (June 2008)
He smiled, thinking of all the things he would like to put on Momma's list.
'Let's go to the fair today!' he said through a mouthful of waffles.
Momma had a lot to think about so she didn't answer him right away. Finally, without looking up, Momma softly sighed and said, 'Someday, Max, but not today.' |
Boys of Few Words: Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect
Educator Jenifer Fox argues against the flawed and maddening paradigm that "fixing"kids' weaknesses is the way to achieve success. Rather, Fox promotes focusing on kids' natural inclinations in three interdependent areas: Activity Strengths, Relationship Strengths, and Learning Strengths. Pairing inspiring firsthand accounts of success with practical workbook tools, alongside an outline of the award-winning strengths-based Affinities curriculum Fox has implemented in her own school. User-friendly and indispensable guide for parents, teachers, and administrators alike.
With a relaxed, conversational approach, Girl in the Know is a straight-talking little manual packed with everything a girl should know about the many changes she can expect in puberty and how to make her way through it all as smoothly as possible.
Last Update: October 18, 2011