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Discover 8 trauma-informed strategies to empower you and your teachers, engage your students, and proactively improve student behavior The Science of Discipline is a proven and transformative roadmap to tackling some of the biggest behavioral problems faced in school systems today. Nathan Maynard, a global leader in discipline and restorative practices, offers insightful theories and practical strategies to take a more proactive approach to improve student behavior in the classroom with immediate and long-lasting effects. Many behavior modification models are outdated and fear-based, creating more challenges than they solve. Instead, this book walks you through Maynard's signature trauma-informed approach, focusing on belonging, accountability, and logical consequences for students. Supported by groundbreaking research in behavioral neuroscience, as well as Maynard's extensive experience consulting and training thousands of educators and working with students in some of the most complex school systems across the globe, this book gives you 8 strategies to work through the most complex challenges students and educators face with discipline: Discipline: Recognize that each child is unique, and adapting to their differences is key. Cultivating Accountability: Teach kids to take responsibility for their actions through clear expectations and consistent consequences. Ending Loneliness is Schools: Create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and connected. Building Empathy: Encourage understanding and sharing of feelings to foster a compassionate community. Respect: Manage difficult behaviors with respect and effective strategies to maintain a safe environment. The Power of Differentiated Thinking: Support neurodivergent and disabled students with personalized and inclusive teaching practices. Raising Kids: Build strong relationships through meaningful connections, effective communication, and conflict resolution. Understanding the “Bad Kid”: Look beyond labels to understand and address the root causes of a child's behavior. Featuring powerful stories from students and teachers, this book also shares Maynard's inspiring journey from generational poverty, childhood trauma, and a 'bad kid' reputation to a life dedicated to healing others worldwide. Down-to-earth and highly practical, The Science of Discipline earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all educators, administrators, parents, and community leaders ready to find a new way forward in a swiftly changing and complex school system.

A proven framework for helping children become caring, confident, and resilient from the makers of Slumberkins In All Feelings Welcome, Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, early childhood experts and founders of the Slumberkins brand of characters supporting emotional learning, provide accessible products and tools for empowering kids to build lifelong emotional intelligence. You'll discover how to approach building connections that will have lasting, positive impacts throughout your child's life. Then, you'll follow along with an easy-to-use framework that you can use in your day-to-day to build connection, community, and togetherness—the key ingredients of emotional wellbeing as our kids grow. Written for parents and caregivers, All Feelings Welcome helps you support children in noticing, naming, and welcoming all feelings through the everyday parenting moments and in the more challenging times when you and your child need support. This book is packed with practical techniques that you can share with all the important people in a child's early emotional learning journey to build confidence and influence their wellbeing for a lifetime. Support kids' emotional wellbeing by fostering meaningful connections with the adults in their livesContribute to a more kind and caring future world by raising children who are in touch with their emotionsGet ideas for helping kids identify, name, accept, and respond to their feelingsBuild self-awareness as a parent or caregiver, while supporting the development of a positive self-concept for your child Parents, caregivers, and anyone with a stake in our kids' futures will love the inspiration and practical tools in All Feelings Welcome.

An inspirational and hands-on guide to fatherhood from an experienced activist, leader, and dad In The 24:7 Dad, the President of National Fatherhood Initiative®, Christopher A. Brown, delivers an inspiring and practical guide that's perfect for all dads who want to provide their children with the most supportive, safe, and nurturing childhood possible. Drawing on his extensive professional experience as an anthropologist, activist, and father, Brown walks you through twelve research-based habits that will help you offer your children the best of yourself. The book explains how to avoid the most common mistakes and pitfalls that ensnare even the most well-intentioned dads and demonstrates how to develop the six critical traits of exceptional, confident fathers: self-awareness, self-care, fathering skills, parenting skills, relationship skills, and stewardship. Inside the book: A detailed discussion of how to develop and sustain insight and self-awarenessStep-by-step walkthroughs for creating self-care habits that sustain you and allow you to meet your obligations as a fatherLearn the most vital skills for being the dad your children and family need you to beDiscover how to engage with your community and pay your good fortune forward in a way that acts as an example to your children and improves the lives of those around you A must-read guide for first-time and experienced dads, The 24:7 Dad is also an invaluable resource for professionals working in human service organizations, moms who want to learn more about fatherhood, and anyone else thinking about having or caring for children.

Rediscover your passion for teaching and build the resilience to thrive in today's challenging classroom Becoming the Teacher I Needed by Jere Chang (known as “Ms. Chang”) offers a candid roadmap for educators struggling with burnout, disillusionment, and the mounting pressures of modern teaching. Drawing from her two decades in both general and gifted education classrooms, along with her childhood challenges in the classroom and experience as a social media sensation with over 4 million followers, Ms. Chang provides authentic insights into the realities teachers face daily. This isn't just another motivational book – it's a practical guide that acknowledges common teaching challenges while empowering educators to rediscover their purpose, prioritize their well-being, and continue making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Ms. Chang honestly addresses the systemic issues and daily struggles that leave so many teachers feeling overwhelmed and undervalued, from behavioral challenges to unsustainable workloads. Rather than dwelling on problems, however, she offers actionable strategies for building resilience, maintaining work-life balance, and reconnecting with the profound reasons you became a teacher in the first place. The book culminates in a comprehensive framework that helps educators thrive in their calling. Authentic perspective from the trenches: Written by an active classroom teacher who has navigated over 20 years of real-world challenges, not theoretical advice from someone who's never encountered today's students or classroomsProven strategies for avoiding burnout: Practical techniques for self-care, boundary-setting, and sustainable teaching practices that protect your mental health while maximizing your impactRelationship-building expertise: Methods for creating meaningful connections with students that enhance learning outcomes and make teaching more rewardingResilience-building framework: A systematic approach to developing the mental toughness needed to navigate educational bureaucracy, difficult parents, and challenging student behaviorsCommunity-tested wisdom: Insights refined through engagement with millions of educators across Chang's social media platforms resulting in relevant, effective advice This essential resource speaks directly to K-12 teachers who entered the profession with hope and passion but now find themselves questioning their career choice due to mounting pressures and systemic challenges. It will also prove invaluable to teacher leaders, administrators, and education advocates hoping to understand and address teacher retention issues. Whether you're a new teacher feeling overwhelmed, a veteran educator considering leaving the profession, or a school leader working to support your staff, Becoming the Teacher I Needed provides inspiration, validation, and practical tools that will reignite your love for teaching and build a sustainable, fulfilling career in education.

Explore the mystique, power, and beauty of poetry with this easy-to-read guide Poetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to poetry designed to unlock your innate ability to understand and appreciate this powerful art form. The authors offer clear discussions of the fundamentals of poetry – including common poetic techniques, key styles of poetry, and effective interpretation strategies – and useful tools and exercises you can use today to improve the ways you write and read poetry. You’ll explore the rich history of poetry and find out what genres and styles of this oldest form of literature speak directly to you. You’ll also discover how to understand the themes, metaphors, and meanings that animate all sorts of poetry and help you uncover new depths of substance in your favorite writings. Inside: Expert instruction on how to work with traditional forms of verse, write poetry, and understand how different genres and eras of poetry relate to each otherHands-on exercises to help you write your first – or next – poemA comprehensive discussion of common poetry terminology, complete with definitions of everything from iambs to trochees, tankas, and psalms An eye-opening and exciting guide for anyone interested in poetry, Poetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is also a must-read for aspiring poets, practicing writers, people who already love poetry, and English teachers everywhere.

An up-to-date and easy-to-read walkthrough of how America's Constitution actually works under the hood Looking for an easy-to-read and crystal-clear guide to the document that shapes nearly everything about your relationship with the United States and its government? This brand-new, completely reimagined edition of the U.S. Constitution For Dummies explains the ins and outs of Congress, the executive branch, the presidency, and the Supreme Court. It provides legalese-free walkthroughs of how all those pieces fit together and how they affect your rights and responsibilities as an American. You’ll explore everything from voting rights to the limits of executive power and how American states challenge laws passed by the federal government (and vice versa). You’ll discover how the Constitution influences the political process in the United States and how the nature of your constitutional guarantees and rights as a person are changing. Inside the book: Brand-new discussions of how the First Amendment interacts with social media and emerging technologyUp-to-the-minute explanations of how presidential power and accountability are affected by the Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential criminal immunityExplorations of recent changes in the constitutional treatment of reproductive and maternal healthcareIn depth explanations of how the Constitution safeguards you, from Miranda warnings, search and seizure rules, legal representation, and trial rights Perfect for students, citizens, activists, professors, and anyone else with an interest in American governance, politics, law, and society, the U.S. Constitution For Dummies is a straightforward resource that skips the jargon and misinformation and offers accurate, up-to-date, and accessible info.

An inclusive and affirming exploration of safe, satisfying sex There’s more to sex than what you learned in health class. With a focus off merely functional, “birds and the bees” details, Sexual Pleasure For Dummies dives deep into fun and energetic ideas you can utilize to safely pursue your personal desires and find sexual fulfillment. With info beyond cliché and common gendered stereotypes, this book details all kinds of adult, consensual sexual activity for any- and every-one: from the interplay between sex and intimacy in long-term relationships to the mechanics of orgasm and the power of fantasies and kinks. Inside: Understand how cultural stumbling blocks, such as religious shame impact sexual fulfillment, desire, and pleasure and tips on how to overcome themExplore fun exercises, toys, and tricks to use for solo and partnered experiencesDiscover communication strategies to help you (and your partner) get what you want A rewarding and exciting journey designed to enrich and improve your own sex life, Sexual Pleasure For Dummies is a friendly and approachable guide to finding enjoyment in the bedroom.

A beginner-friendly guide to the popular holistic healing approach Traditional Chinese Medicine For Dummies introduces you to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses for more than 2,000 years. Due to its affordability and its use of natural remedies, TCM is growing in popularity. It focuses on restoring balance and harmony in the body, not just treating symptoms. This jargon-free book explains the underlying concepts and techniques, so you can use TCM to improve your well-being. You'll learn about Qi, Yin and Yang, acupuncture, moxibustion, Tui Na massage, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, cupping, and the theories behind them all. Discover how to incorporate TCM in your overall health approach and restore balance—the natural way. Get a clear introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and learn how to work with a TCM practitionerDiscover what ailments TCM can help with, and how to balance TCM with Western medicineMake informed decisions about your options for healthcare and medical treatmentUnderstand the theories behind acupuncture, cupping, and other TCM methods This book is the go-to option for those who have little to no prior experience with TCM and want to learn more. Discover the various tools that can help improve your health and restore balance.

Know all about Judaism in one place Judaism All-In-One For Dummies is a comprehensive resource on Jewish beliefs, practices, traditions, and sacred texts. This helpful guide offers a deep understanding of the 4,000-year-old faith that continues to provide meaning to millions of people all around the world. This book covers everything from foundational beliefs to Torah study, Hebrew language basics, and traditional Jewish cooking. Judaism All-In-One For Dummies makes nuanced religious concepts easy to understand for all readers, whether you’re coming to the faith for the first time or you’ve been practicing it for decades. Inside: Comprehensive coverage of sacred Jewish texts, beliefs, practices, customs, and spiritual traditionsPractical Hebrew language guidance to help you better understand Jewish prayers, texts, and cultureTraditional Jewish cooking recipes and customs that connect food with faith and community Perfect for Jewish people looking for a deeper understanding of their faith, Judaism All-In-One For Dummies is also a great starting point for anyone considering conversion, as well as people curious about this religion and culture. It’s an accessible and complete resource that will help you engage with Jewish people, traditions, customs, cuisines, and more.

A clear introduction to the psychology of crime Forensic Psychology For Dummies uncovers how forensic psychologists help law enforcement crack major crime cases. This book walks you through the ins-and-outs of this field. It explains why people commit crime, how psychologists assist investigators by profiling offenders and creating interrogation strategies, as well as how some forensic psychiatrists work to treat and rehabilitate the convicted, the imprisoned, and those on supervised release. Inside: Understand what forensic psychology is and isn’tSee how forensic psychologists differ from their fictional counterparts in the mediaDiscover real-life case examples from around the world, showcasing the work of forensic psychologists—including in courtExplore education and career paths taken by established forensic psychologists Perfect for people interested in the intersection of clinical psychology and the criminal justice system, Forensic Psychology For Dummies is a must-read for aspiring psychologists, forensics and criminology students, law enforcement professionals, and true crime fans.

Step-by-step advice to start living out your biggest dreams Design Your Own Life: Practical Advice and Powerful Insights to Shape Your Destiny imparts a straightforward 12-step approach to design your perfect life: one that is full of not only career success, but also authentic fulfillment and happiness. Relying on author Michael Pilarczyk’s remarkable life story as well as interviews from more than 3,400 people between the ages of 15 to 30, both those searching for meaning and those already on their way to fulfillment, this book moves past empty motivation and instead unlocks the door to real, transformative, and impactful action. Some of the ideas explored in this book include: Early life socio-emotional conditioning and its impact on your current behaviors and thought patternsIntelligence versus knowledge and the serious mistake of confusing one for the otherThought as a catalyst for creation and how to free ourselves from worst-case-scenario fantasiesMeditation as a gateway to the part of yourself often called your “higher consciousness” Design Your Own Life is a must-read for those seeking to rapidly conquer the learning curve of life and find themselves living out their ideal existence, no matter where they start from or how high they hope to climb.

Tools and strategies for busy parents seeking to instill social justice values in their children Raising Change Agents gives parents the tools they need to weave social justice actions into their daily routines, raise socially conscious kids, and address their own triggers and trauma, helping them become more than performative, take a proactive approach, and teach their kids and themselves to live in alignment with their values, even when they feel overwhelmed with the demands of work and homelife. The author’s proven framework focuses on breaking the abstract concepts of social justice actions into bite-sized actions that parents can implement throughout the day whether during mealtime, bath time, play, or school drop off. The book explores how to: Raise children to be social change agents by first becoming onePractice social justice in daily parenting while promoting a child’s development at the same time; each social justice action in this book is linked to developmental psychologyTake concrete actions to support doing the “heart work” of liberation together for the long haul, because liberation starts at home Raising Change Agents is an essential read for busy parents who believe in social justice initiatives and want to instill these values in their children but don’t yet have the tools and strategies to do so, along with practitioners, therapists, educators, and other professionals who work with children.

An up-to-date and expert discussion of how to create a more culturally responsive mental health care system In The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care, veteran psychotherapist and trauma specialist Ashley McGirt-Adair delivers an effective roadmap for culturally responsive mental health care that acknowledges, understands, and begins to heal the ways racial bias and stereotypes infiltrate counseling. Blending contemporary research, practical tools, and searing personal stories, McGirt-Adair offers both a personal narrative and a comprehensive guide to more equitable mental health care. The Cost of Healing in Silence offers techniques for culturally responsive care that demonstrates how mental health care can be improved by offering therapy that is reflective of and sensitive to a range of identities. McGirt-Adair helps readers uncover the impacts of racial trauma and navigate the scars it leaves behind, offering culturally attuned techniques for healing and restoration that honor identity and community. You'll also find: Actionable guidance for recognizing and addressing racial bias in therapeutic settingsInspiring amplifications of marginalized voices, including those whose pain has often been overlooked and dismissedStrategies for improving access to Black therapists and implementing changes that prioritize cultural responsive care Perfect for people of color who have faced discrimination, bias, or unequal treatment in healthcare settings and are seeking guidance on how to heal from these experiences, The Cost of Healing in Silence is also a must-read for healthcare professionals, educators and allies committed to transforming healthcare into a more equitable system.

Everything You Want to Know About Diabetes: A Q&A Guide If you have diabetes or simply want to gain a better understanding of this condition, look no further. 100 Questions & Answers About Diabetes For Dummies is your complete guide to understanding the causes, signs, and diagnosis of hypertension. This book contains everything you’ve been wanting to know about what causes high diabetes and how it can be managed with diet, medication, and lifestyle changes. Designed to be straightforward, this book gets right to the point with short, easy-to-absorb sections. This allows you to quickly find the information you need to stay healthy. Whether you prefer to read all the Q&As or jump around to specific topics, this guide is structured to expand your knowledge efficiently. Get answers to your most pressing questions including: Can diabetes be prevente? hat are the different types of diabete? hat causes diabete? hat are the symptoms of diabetes? For anyone diagnosed or at risk for diabetes, as well as anyone helping someone else manage it, 100 Questions & Answers About Diabetes For Dummies is a handy, low-pressure place to start.

Practical strategies and tips to help raise and teach children in a digital-first world In Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era, Titania Jordan, a renowned internet and social media safety specialist, tackles the urgent dilemmas of modern parenting head-on. As technology increasingly engulfs the lives of our children, this book emerges as a beacon for those looking to guide, protect, and connect with them in meaningful ways. Navigating the complex digital landscape, Jordan delves into the effects of social media and the internet on our kids. She uncovers the challenges of balancing screen time with real-life interactions and the erosion of offline social skills due to digital immersion. Yet, it's not all dire—Jordan's expert insights offer a pathway to turning potential digital pitfalls into educational opportunities. The book will help you: Learn how to educate and empower the next generation to navigate the internet safely and responsiblyDiscover actionable advice on setting boundaries, fostering offline interactions, and promoting healthy digital habits. Benefit from the latest internet safety data, trends, and tips to keep your children protected in the digital age Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, Parental Control is more than just a book. It's a roadmap to raising well-adjusted children in a technology-driven world. This guide provides the tools you need to ensure technology complements the lives of those you care about, rather than consuming them. If you're looking to navigate the challenges of modern-day parenting with confidence and create a safe, balanced digital environment for your children, then this book is for you.

A compassionate and practical way to approach end-of-life planning for you and your loved ones “End of life” can be a daunting, intimidating, and even scary phrase. But it doesn't have to overwhelm you. You have the power to make decisions about your future that help secure the well-being of your loved ones and bring a sense of comfort. And that's a great thing! In Preparing For End of Life For Dummies, certified end-of-life doula, Dr. Virginia Chang, offers a positive and meaningful approach to end-of-life planning that helps you make the most of the time you and your loved ones are granted. She walks you through specific actions and decisions you can take to arrange for the selection of a healthcare team, organize and make choices about your funeral and burial options, and ensure you've got the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual support you need to help guide you through the process. Inside the book: Strategies for cultivating a positive mindset for facing end of life with confidence, security, and peace of mindWays to create and maintain social connections and a supportive network you can rely on during this challenging processKnowledge of options and choices at end of life so that you can effectively manage your healthcare and estateTips for discussing end-of-life planning with your family and loved ones A compassionate and practical new way of thinking about a challenging – but important – subject, Preparing For End of Life For Dummies is a must-read for everyone who wants to feel ready and empowered to help themselves and their family live their best life, to the very end.