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Mind in the Making

The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

by Ellen Galinsky ...

"Ellen Galinsky—already the go-to person on interaction between families and the workplace—draws on fresh research to explain what we ought to be teaching our children. This is must-reading for everyone who cares about America's fate in the 21st century."— Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The PBS NewsHourFamilies and Work Institute President Ellen Galinsky ( Ask the Children, The Six Stages ... Read more

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"Ellen Galinsky—already the go-to person on interaction between families and the workplace—draws on fresh research to explain what we ought to be teaching our children. This is must-reading for everyone who cares about America's fate in the 21st century."— Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The PBS NewsHourFamilies and Work Institute President Ellen Galinsky ( Ask the Children, The Six Stages
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The Shriver Report

A Woman's Nation Pushes Back from the Brink

by Maria Shriver, The Center for American Progress, Olivia Morgan, Karen Skelton, Carol Gilligan, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Barbara Ehrenreich, Heather Boushey, Maya L. Harris0, Ai-jen Poo1, Danielle Moodie-Mills2, Angela Glover Blackwell3, Eva Longoria4, Ann O'Leary5, Lebron James6, Catherine Emmanuelle7, Ron Haskins8, Kathryn Edin9, Tony Porter0, John Bouman1, Wendy Pollack2, Stephanie Coontz3, Jennifer Garner4, Almeta Keys5, Arne Duncan6, Kathleen Sebelius7, Betsy Price8, Nikki Brown9, Jada Pinkett Smith0, Britani Hood-Mongar1, Anne-Marie Slaughter2, Marianne Cooper3, Melissa Boteach4, Shawn Fremstad5, Ellen Galinsky6, James T. Bond7, Eve Tahmincioglu8, Families and Work Institute9, Anne Mosle0, Hillary Rodham Clinton1, Anna Greenberg2, David Walker3, Alex Lundry4, Alicia Downs5, Tory Burch6, Kristen Gillibrand7, Howard Schultz8, Joan Chittister9, Anthony P. Carnevale0, Nicole Smith1, Eduardo J. Padrón2, Nadine Burke Harris3, Ron Manderschied4, Sonya Borrero5 ...

Facts, figures, and essays on women and poverty by Barbara Ehrenreich, Kirsten Gillibrand, LeBron James, and other high-profile contributors.Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson called for a War on Poverty and enlisted Sargent Shriver to oversee it, the most important social issue of our day is once again the dire economic straits of millions of Americans. One in three live in poverty or ... Read more

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Facts, figures, and essays on women and poverty by Barbara Ehrenreich, Kirsten Gillibrand, LeBron James, and other high-profile contributors.Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson called for a War on Poverty and enlisted Sargent Shriver to oversee it, the most important social issue of our day is once again the dire economic straits of millions of Americans. One in three live in poverty or
... Read more
The Breakthrough Years

A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens

by Ellen Galinsky ...

Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence.“Just wait until they’re a teenager!”Many parents of newborns have heard this warning about the stressful phase that’s to come. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way?Child development expert Ellen Galinsky challenges widely held ... Read more

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Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence.“Just wait until they’re a teenager!”Many parents of newborns have heard this warning about the stressful phase that’s to come. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way?Child development expert Ellen Galinsky challenges widely held
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Mind in the Making

The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

by Ellen Galinsky ...

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin ...

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11 hours 49 min

The President of the Families and Work Institute writes a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child developmentEllen Galinsky has spent her entire career studying early childhood development, first at Vassar College, then for twenty-five years at the Bank Street College of Education, and for the past twenty years as the founder and now president of the Families and Work ... Read more

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The President of the Families and Work Institute writes a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child developmentEllen Galinsky has spent her entire career studying early childhood development, first at Vassar College, then for twenty-five years at the Bank Street College of Education, and for the past twenty years as the founder and now president of the Families and Work
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The Breakthrough Years

A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens

by Ellen Galinsky ...

Narrated by Ellen Galinsky, Cassandra Campbell ...

Unabridged

18 hours 58 min

**This program features an introduction and conclusion read by the author.Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence.**“Just wait until they’re a teenager!”Many parents of newborns have heard this warning about the stressful phase that’s to come. But what if it doesn’t have to be ... Read more

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**This program features an introduction and conclusion read by the author.Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence.**“Just wait until they’re a teenager!”Many parents of newborns have heard this warning about the stressful phase that’s to come. But what if it doesn’t have to be
... Read more

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Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded)

How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five

by John Medina ...

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Unabridged

9 hours 26 min

What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know.In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he share... ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know.In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he share...
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NurtureShock

New Thinking About Children

by Po Bronson, Ashley Merryman ...

Narrated by Po Bronson ...

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7 hours 58 min

A groundbreaking book that will change the way you view parenting.In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do interracial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most ... Read more

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A groundbreaking book that will change the way you view parenting.In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do interracial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most
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Smart Parenting for Smart Kids

Nurturing Your Child's True Potential

by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Mark S. Lowenthal ...

WINNER! Mom's Choice Gold Award for parenting books -- Mom's Choice Awards: The best in family-friendly media"My kid is smart, but..."It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges:Some are driven by perfectionism;Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success;Some routinely butt heads with authority figures;S ... Read more

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WINNER! Mom's Choice Gold Award for parenting books -- Mom's Choice Awards: The best in family-friendly media"My kid is smart, but..."It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges:Some are driven by perfectionism;Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success;Some routinely butt heads with authority figures;S
... Read more
Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded)

How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five

by John Medina ...

What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know.In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really work-and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says ... Read more

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What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know.In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really work-and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
NurtureShock

New Thinking About Children

by Po Bronson, Ashley Merryman ...

A groundbreaking book that will change the way you view parenting.In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do interracial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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A groundbreaking book that will change the way you view parenting.In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do interracial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? What's the single most
... Read more

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No Regrets Parenting: Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids

Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids

by Harley A. Rotbart M.D., Harley A. Rotbart M.D. ...

No Regrets Parenting is a book for busy parents in our busy times. Juggling family and professional lives is not a course taught in high school or college--many parents find the challenges of being all things to all people daunting. This theme is ubiquitous in today's culture--movies, theatre, books, magazine features, and human interest news stories all find the challenge of raising children to ... Read more

$8.69 USD

No Regrets Parenting is a book for busy parents in our busy times. Juggling family and professional lives is not a course taught in high school or college--many parents find the challenges of being all things to all people daunting. This theme is ubiquitous in today's culture--movies, theatre, books, magazine features, and human interest news stories all find the challenge of raising children to
... Read more
Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, Revised Edition

How Our Children Really Learn--And Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less

by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek PhD, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff PhD, Diane Eyer PhD ...

**BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD WINNER • An enlightening guide to how infants, toddlers, and children learn and why play is the key to enhancing your child’s development—now revised and updated with a new chapter on the impacts of screen time“An authoritative, up-to-date playbook on why we should raise our children to be learn-it-alls, not know-it-alls—plus practical advice on how parents can do ... Read more

$6.99 USD

**BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD WINNER • An enlightening guide to how infants, toddlers, and children learn and why play is the key to enhancing your child’s development—now revised and updated with a new chapter on the impacts of screen time“An authoritative, up-to-date playbook on why we should raise our children to be learn-it-alls, not know-it-alls—plus practical advice on how parents can do
... Read more

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