Voting and the U.S. Government

Papersalt Publishing has the most unique books for the entire family.  Just in time for an election year they have released Voting and the U.S. Government.

This is maybe the book we’re most proud of.  It covers everything from the Declaration of Independence up through modern government in a simple way that all kids, teens and adults will enjoy.  They’ll be much more informed now, and much more prepared for their adult lives.  “Pretty much everyone in America should read this book.”

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School Struggles: A Guide to Your Shut-Down Learner's Success

By Richard Selznick

From the author of The Shut-Down Learner, here is aid and comfort for parents of children having difficulty with school. Dr. Selznick offers perspective and understanding developed over his 25 years of working with thousands of academically struggling kids and their families.

Tackling topics like excessive use of technology, parental indulgence of children, students who have trouble getting organized, and the importance of patience, this book will be a godsend for families struggling with school and behavioral issues.

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Sue Scheff: How Kids Learn - FREE EBook

How Kids Learn

From More4Kids

Tips to Facilitate Top-Notch Learning
 
More4Kids were selling this, but we decided that knowledge like this should be given to all parents.  Information on how to get this eBook free will be available very soon. Its our way of giving back to the Parenting community. 

Over 75 pages of jam packed information. This is in eBook format and will be delivered in PDF format.

We all want our children to succeed at what they do. By understanding how kids learn and process information we can help motivate our kids by creating an optimal learning environment. This is not only a great resource to help your kids learn better, but is also a great tool for the home-school environment. This eBook is over 75 pages long. You will learn the following:

• Learning Styles & Preferences
• Information Processing
• What Research Shows
• What Motivates Children
• Creating an Optimal Learning Environment
• How We Process Our World
• What Do We Arrive With?
• Recognizing Temperaments and Processes
• Learning Styles & Preferences
• From Infancy To Preschool Years
• Motivation
• How Motivation Begins
• How Does Motivation Work?
• What Encourages School-Age Children?
• Parents, The Motivating Factors
• Teaching Methods that Motivate
• The Millionaire’s Mindset
• Learning Environment & Activities
• Success Factors in Early Learning Environments
• Varied Teaching/Learning Approaches
• Critical Thinking
• Mentoring or private instruction
• Managing Stress & Emotionality
• What Stresses Children?
• Coping Skills and Resilience

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Sue Scheff: Book Therapy: A High School Reading List

Source: Education.com (Follow them on Twitter @education_com)

by Amanda Morin

We've all heard the stereotypical lines about teenagers: they have it easy, they're spoiled, irrational, troubled... Sometimes it's hard to look at the multi-pierced, text messaging, iPod listening, PDA toting people our teens have become and see the kids underneath. But, under the armor of high-couture and high-tech are young adults with real fears and concerns unique to their generation. And, while the last thing on their minds might be reading, it may actually be the best way for our youth to find some comfort and support.

Mark Twain once said, "Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else." In the halls of our high schools, you'll find scores of people who wish they were somewhere else. You will also find a generation in need of literary heroes. The 60's had Catcher in the Rye's Holden Caulfield, the 70's had Go Ask Alice's Alice and the 90's had Girl, Interrupted's Susanna Kaysen as bibliotherapeutic role models; our kids need some too.

As long as there has been engaging literature, young adults have been engaging in developmental bibliotherapy. That is, teenagers have picked up books, identified with the character and his plight and, through that connection, gained some emotional insight into their own lives. Ideally they’ve also learned and grown from the experience. However, with the exception of school assignments, teenagers choose their own reading material. So how do we guide them toward bibliotherapy without encroaching on their independence?

To start with, parents and teachers need to work together to make sure high schoolers have bibliotherapeutic encounters with literature. Teachers can help by turning to current, well-written young adult fiction as classroom tools. Parents need to provide an appropriate home library and lead by example. Parents who turn to books to learn productive ways to cope are likely to have children who do the same.

Teenagers certainly have tough issues on their minds. Substance abuse, hyper-sexualization, academic pressure and violence are daily pressures our young adults face. Luckily, there are many good novels and non-fiction books that teens can pick up to know they are not alone. Here are some suggestions:

Drugs and Alcohol

•Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood by Korin Zailickas. Zilicakas' story of beginning to use alcohol to self-medicate at 14, and her struggle to give it up at 23.
•The Beast by Walter Dean Myers. A teenager tries to save his runaway, drug-addicted girlfriend.
Academic and Life Pressure

•Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson. A high school senior loses control over her life as she deals with college acceptances and other life issues.
•Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on the Tough Stuff by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Kimberly Kirberger. Short inspirational stories for teenagers, focusing on difficult issues.
Violence

•Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn. A 16-year-old boy’s story of his abusive relationship with his girlfriend.
•Bang! by Sharon Flake. The effect of gun-violence on a teenager and his friends.
In the end, books aren't a panacea for the trials of high school. But they can certainly serve as non-judgmental and informative friends to our worried teenagers.

Take a moment to review both parent and teen books here: http://www.helpyourteens.com/books.php

Sue Scheff: A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years

By Joe Bruzzese

I loved this book! Why? Not because I have middle school kids (I have young adults, but I wish I had this book and advice back then), but I am anxious to pass this on to my sister since my niece will be entering Middle School next year.

What I am saying is - if you have a child entering Middle School this fall, this book is an educational and valuable book that can help you prepare for the changes your child is about to confront.

From peer pressure, to "sex talk", to bullying and much more - the Middle School years can be the most challenging.

As the Founder of Parents' Universal Resource Experts, I receive calls from parents daily that are struggling with their teens, usually in High School already, and I can't help but think if parents had this book prior Middle School, many of the problems kids face in High School could be limited or at least handled with ease.

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