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Wounded by school Wounded by school Kirsten Olson In her provocative new book, education writer and critic Kirsten Olson brings to light the devastating consequences of an educational approach that values conformity over creativity, flattens student… OL13694826W
Divas & Dictators Divas & Dictators Charlie Taylor From supermarket tantrums to insufferable car journeys, Charlie Taylor gives stressed out parents easy-to-follow steps to having a much better behaved child.Supermarket tantrums? Insufferable car jou… OL14957262W
Academic and behavior supports for at-risk students Academic and behavior supports for at-risk students Melissa Stormont "This user-friendly volume provides evidence-based tools for meeting the needs of the approximately 15%of K-12 students who would benefit from more support than is universally offered to all students… OL16283141W
At-Risk Students At-Risk Students Charisse Beach At-Risk Students: Transforming Student Behavior details the warning signs of disturbing behaviors, which are often overlooked by educators and/or misdiagnosed by mental health professionals. Educator… OL16814772W
Bully nation Bully nation Susan Eva Porter "Looks at how assigning labels like 'bully' and 'victim' inhibits childhood development in the name of keeping kids safe. The book reviews normal child development, the role of aggression in a health… OL17941564W
The A.D.D. Book for Kids The A.D.D. Book for Kids Shelley Rotner Text and photographs explain what it is like to live with A.D.D., or attention-deficit disorder. OL1803589W
The explosive child The explosive child Ross W. Greene An explosive child's behavior - severe noncompliance, temper outbursts, and verbal or physical aggression - often leaves parents feeling frustrated, guilt-ridden, and overwhelmed. Dr. Ross Greene wil… OL18165259W
Your defiant child Your defiant child Russell Barkley,Christine Benton "Every child has "ornery" moments, but more than 1 in 20 American children exhibit behavioral problems that are out of control. If you are struggling with an unyielding or combative child, this book … OL1903579W
Raise them up Raise them up Kareem Moody,Anitra Budd The dramatic, real-world experiences of hard-to-reach youth inspire these vivid and compelling essays on effectively connecting with disengaged children. Written by an ex-gang member and former unrea… OL19898542W
2 to 6 2 to 6 Candace S. Bos Activity books designed to provide teachers of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children with special needs a wide range of instructional activities that span the five developmental domains found in … OL24203133W
When I found you When I found you Catherine Ryan Hyde When Nathan McCann discovers a newborn baby boy half-buried in the woods, he assumes he's found a tiny dead body. But then the baby moves and, in one remarkable moment, Nathan's life is changed forev… OL24307982W
Time out! Time out! Malin Alfvén "I've failed as a parent, is a common statement of resignation when a child suddenly becomes awkward, defiant, angry, or generally impossible. What worked to calm them down a year ago might not neces… OL24684928W
Kids! Kids! Scott Alexander King Offers an in-depth profile of five different personality archetypes which can help parents, carers, health care professionals and teachers to bring out the best in all of our children. OL28773856W
Ah! non, pas une crise-- Ah! non, pas une crise-- Nadia Gagnier Ah! non, pas une crise ... s'adresse particulièrement aux pères et mères aux prises avec les accès de colère de leurs petits âgés de 2 à 6 ans. Comment se comporter quand l'enfant est en pleine crise… OL28955952W
No angels No angels Robert Swindells The stories of two youngsters drawn into crime: Nikki, in the present day, and Nick, living in the middle of the 19th century. The parallels between their circumstances, and the reactions of society,… OL29255857W
Is My Child OK? Is My Child OK? Henry A. Paul My kindergartner insists on wearing the same dress day after day. What should I do?My twelve-year-old is a target of the class bully. Should I intervene? My four-year-old is coming home with other… OL3058405W
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Barbara Robinson The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant. OL3534104W
Understanding pupil behaviour Understanding pupil behaviour Lewis, R. This book describes a system of successful classroom behaviour management techniques developed by the author over more than 25 years. It outlines the difficulties confronting teachers trying to manag… OL4239188W
Deviant Children Grown Up Deviant Children Grown Up Lee N. Robins "Robins documented the potential stability of conduct disorder, finding that many troubled children and adolescents display anti-social personalities as adults along with other types of psychopatholo… OL7005551W
Beast Beast Ally Kennen In the depths of a reservoir lives a monstrous creature, unknown to anyone except the teenage boy who feeds it. Six years ago it was a baby. Now it's grown, and its rusting cage can't hold it much lo… OL8122153W
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