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  • The Gap-Year Advantage

    Helping Your Child Benefit from Time Off Before or During College

    by Karl Haigler, Rae Nelson ...
    "I'm not ready for college yet..."Those words need not cause panic and fear for parents. Taking time off before or during college is no longer the road less traveled for many students in the United States. A gap year offers students the opportunity to gain focus and discipline, learn to set realistic goals, get real-world experience, and ultimately get the most out of a college educaiton.A ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • It's OK if You're Clueless

    and 23 More Tips for the College Bound

    by Terry McMillan ...
    When her son Solomon graduated from high school, Terry McMillan was asked to be the guest speaker at the commencement ceremony. Determined not to be dull or redundant, Terry thought back to when she was stepping out into the world for the first time and the things she wished people had told her. Printing up what she thought were the most important tips for these new graduates, Terry was surprised ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • You're On Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me)

    Mentoring Your Child During the College Years

    by Marjorie Savage ...
    Realistic and practical advice for parents of college-age kids.Parents whose kids are away at college have a tough tightrope to walk: they naturally want to stay connected to their children, yet they also need to let go. What's more, kids often send mixed messages: they crave space, but they rely on their parents' advice and assistance. Not surprisingly, it's hard to know when it's appropriate to ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • 151 Ways to Start the School Year Off Right

    by Robin McClure ...
    After a summer of fun, helping children start the school year with the right attitude can make or break their level of success that year. In 151 Ways to Start the School Year Off Right, Robin McClure offers parents easy-to-do strategies and activities for helping children start the year off on the right foot:Begin adjusting sleep schedules at least three weeks prior to the first day of school ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Student Success in College

    Creating Conditions That Matter

    by George D. Kuh, Jillian Kinzie, John H. Schuh, Elizabeth J. Whitt ...
    Student Success in College describes policies, programs, and practices that a diverse set of institutions have used to enhance student achievement. This book clearly shows the benefits of student learning and educational effectiveness that can be realized when these conditions are present. Based on the Documenting Effective Educational Practice (DEEP) project from the Center for Postsecondary ... Read more

    $31.00 USD

  • Border Sexualities, Border Families in Schools

    by Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli ...
    Series series Curriculum, Cultures, and (Homo)Sexualities Series
    The first book of its kind internationally, Border Sexualities, Border Families in Schools explores the experiences of bisexual students, mixed sexual orientation families, and polyamorous families in schools. For the first time, a book foregrounds the voices and experiences of these students and families who are "falling into the gaps" or on the borders of a school's gay/straight divide in anti ... Read more

    $55.09 USD

  • 101 Simple Suggestions for Better Living

    by Fondé Bridges ...
    In late spring of 1999, Fondé wrote 101 Simple Suggestions for Better Living . The sayings in his book were written for his 6-month old daughter “Z”. It was written as a way to always provide positive influence for her, even if he was not there. Filled with a collection of personal goals, life lessons, and daily advice. He quickly found that his book sold out whenever he had copies on hand. With ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • My Buddy Knows Letters

    My Buddy Knows, #1

    by Keith Wheeler ...
    Series Book 1 - My Buddy Knows
    The My Buddy Knows series is a series of children's read along picture books. These fun and exciting books take the traditional method of learning through children’s books and adds a unique spin. By incorporating a flash card-like format, these books give the child the opportunity to become more involved in the learning experience.In Volume 1, My Buddy Knows Letters, children are shown a picture ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Enlightened College Applicant

    A New Approach to the Search and Admissions Process

    by Andrew Belasco, Dave Bergman ...
    Deluged with messages that range from “It’s Ivy League or bust” to “It doesn’t matter where you go,” college applicants and their families often find themselves lost, adrift in a sea of information overload. Finally—a worthy life preserver has arrived. The Enlightened College Applicant presents a no-nonsense account of how students should approach the college search and admissions process. Instead ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • Families as Partners

    The Essential Link in Children’s Education

    by Andrea M. Nelson-Royes ...
    Families as Partners: The Essential Link in Children’s Education is a useful guide for families and a resource for education professionals who want to promote increased parental involvement at home and school. The book examines research and includes examples, illustrations, case studies, practices, policy issues, and successful projects that schools have accomplished with a community of families ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • A Different Kind of Teacher

    A practical guide to understanding and resolving difficulties within the school

    by Tony Humphreys ...
    Recognising many of the difficulties facing teachers today, bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr Tony Humphreys provides innovative and practical ways to bring about a more positive climate within staffrooms and classrooms. A key theme in A Different Kind of Teacher is that of self-esteem. The self-esteem of both the teachers and the students is a major determining factor of the ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

    by Kristen J. Amundson ...
    Series series Parents as Partners
    Kindergarten is no longer just a time when children play and sit in a circle. Today’s kindergarten students are exposed to a much more academic curriculum. So what should children know and be able to do so they’ll be ready for the modern kindergarten classroom? Based on the latest research, this publication shares with parents everything they’ll need to know to help their child be successful. ... Read more

    $41.39 USD