The push for students to excel at school and get into the bestcolleges has never been more intense. In this invaluable new book,the bestselling co-author of Raising Cain addressesAmerica’s performance-driven obsession with the accomplishments ofits kids–and provides a deeply humane response. “How was school?” These three words contain a world of desire onthe part of parents to know what their children are learning andexperiencing in school each day. Children may not divulge much, butpsychologist Michael Thompson suggests that the answers are thereif we know how to read the clues and–equally important–if weremember our own school days. School, Thompson reminds us, occupies more waking hours than kidsspend at home; and school is full not just of studies but of humanemotion–excitement, fear, envy, love, anger, sexuality, boredom,competitiveness. Through richly detailed interviews, casehistories, and student e-mail journals, including those of his ownchildren, Thompson illuminates the deeper psyc
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Bookstores are full of activity books for babies and toddlers,but The Rookie Mom’s Handbook is the only one designedexclusively for first-time mothers. Here are 250 enjoyableactivities to help rookie moms maintain their individuality andboost their confidence about leaving the house, socializing, anddoing things they’ve always liked to do?—?either with or withoutbaby. Inspired by the popular blog www.rookiemoms.com, thishandbook offers bite-sized activities organized according to thebaby’s age. Some are crafty, some are adventurous, and some simplyhelp get a meal on the table. Full of lively advice and adorable illustrations, TheRookie Mom’s Handbook is the perfect reminder that there’s moreto life than dirty diapers and 3 a.m. feedings!
Good Hair is more than a guide to having good hairwithout relying on harsh treatments and chemicals; it is a funny,folksy, personal, and very wise reflection on the powerful rolethat hair can play in creating a positive self-image. 33black-and-white photographs.
