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
—a place where the wayshe looks is more important than who she is, where having aboyfriend is worth giving up a piece of her identity. This is avery serious problem, one that can lead to substance abuse, eatingdisorders, early sexual contact, and depression. Now Molly Barker,founder of the dynamic Girls on the Run exercise program,has created a ten-week self-esteem-building plan that will instillresiliency in young girls and enhance their emotional, social,physical, mental, and spiritual health. The activities and lessonsare designed for parents and girls to do together and include
Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling. A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that requireenergy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straighteningand cleaning the house, and caring for children. These jobs all arenecessary and crucially important. But in the dailyness ofproviding for a child’s physical, emotional, and social needs,vital opportunities for spiritual nurture and training can beoverlooked. This doesn’t have to be the case. You can focus your energy onwhat matters most. Learn how you can: ? Make Life’s Mundane and Nitty-Gritty Moments Work for You andNot Against You. ? Discover Ways to Make Character-Building a Natural Part ofLive. ? Teach Your Child in the Same Way Jesus Taught theDisciples. ? Pass on Crucial Gifts that Will Serve Your Family for aLifetime. Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarksonshows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life byfollowing the patt
