Understand the different types of upsets and traumas your child may experience—and learn how to teach them how to be resilient, confident, and even joyful The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive and withdrawn children is staggering—and still growing! Millions have experienced bullying, violence (real or in the media), abuse or sexual molestation. Many other kids have been traumatized from more “ordinary” ordeals such as terrifying medical procedures, accidents, loss and divorce. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids sends a lifeline to parents who wonder how they can help their worried and troubled children now. It offers simple but powerful tools to keep children safe from danger and to help them “bounce back” after feeling scared and overwhelmed. No longer will kids have to be passive prey to predators or the innocent victims of life’s circumstances. In addition to arming parents with priceless protective strategies, best-selling authors Dr. Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline offer an antidote to trauma and a recipe for creating resilient kids no matter what misfortune has besieged them. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids is a treasure trove of simple-to-follow “stress-busting,” boundary-setting, sensory/motor-awareness activities that counteract trauma’s effect on a child’s body, mind and spirit. Including a chapter on how to navigate the inevitable difficulties that arise during the various ages and stages of development, this ground-breaking book simplifies an often mystifying and complex subject, empowering parents to raise truly confident and joyful kids despite stressful and turbulent times.

**Fun and Educational Apps for Kids** Discover the perfect blend of fun and learning with *Fun and Educational Apps for Kids*—your ultimate guide to engaging apps that will captivate your child's imagination while enhancing their educational journey. This indispensable short read is a treasure trove of curated app recommendations designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to enrich children's screen time with purposeful play. Dive into a world of interactive and educational content with chapters tailored to various learning needs. Start with *Phonics Apps* to boost your child's reading and spelling skills through playful, interactive activities. Explore *Math Apps* and *Counting and Number Apps* that make mathematical concepts enjoyable and accessible for young learners. Take learning to the next level with *Math Games Apps* that turn problem-solving into a fun challenge. Broaden your child's horizons with *Language Learning Apps* and *Vocabulary Building Apps*, which introduce new languages and expand their vocabulary in engaging ways. For a playful twist on language skills, check out *Language Learning Games Apps*. Foster curiosity and wonder with *Science Apps*, covering a range of scientific topics, and delve into the wonders of the natural world with *Animal and Nature Apps*. Ignite a fascination with the universe through *Space and Astronomy Apps* that offer cosmic adventures and discoveries. Unleash creativity with *Art and Creativity Apps*, including *Drawing and Painting Apps* that provide a virtual canvas for young artists. Encourage a love for music and dance with interactive *Music and Dance Apps*. Challenge cognitive skills with *Puzzle and Brain Teaser Apps*, and sharpen logical thinking with *Logic and Reasoning Apps*. Enhance memory and concentration with apps designed to improve these crucial skills. Broaden your child's knowledge with *Social Studies Apps*, exploring geography, history, and more. Embark on virtual explorations with *Virtual Field Trip Apps*, *Museum Apps*, and *Nature and Wildlife Apps*. Introduce problem-solving and coding with dedicated *Problem-Solving Apps* and *Coding Apps*. Promote a balanced lifestyle with *Health and Fitness Apps*, including *Exercise and Yoga Apps* and *Nutrition Apps*. *Fun and Educational Apps for Kids* is your go-to resource for making screen time educational and enjoyable. Get your copy today and equip your child with the tools for a brighter, more engaging learning experience!

Now more than ever, American dads act as hands-on caregivers who are devoted to keeping themselves and their families healthy. Yet, men are also disproportionately likely to neglect their own health care, diets, and exercise routines—bad habits that they risk passing on to their children. In Dads, Kids, and Fitness, William Marsiglio challenges dads to become more health-conscious in how they live and raise their children. His conclusions are drawn not only from his revealing interviews with a diverse sample of dads and pediatric healthcare professionals, but also from his own unique personal experiences—as a teenage father who, thirty-one years later, became a later-life dad to a second son. Marsiglio’s research highlights the value of treating dads as central players in what he calls the social health matrix, which can serve both healthy children and those with special needs. He also outlines how schools, healthcare facilities, religious groups, and other organizations can help dads make a positive imprint on their families’ health, fitness, and well-being. Anchored in compelling life stories of joy, tragedy, and resilience, Dads, Kids, and Fitness extends and deepens public conversation about health at a pivotal historical moment. Its progressive message breathes new life into discussions about fathering, manhood, and health.

Young people share valuable advice—words they wish they had heard growing up—to inspire, reassure, encourage, and say You’re enough, just as you are. You can . . . be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be YOU! Come on an amazing journey with fourteen young people as they grow from birth to eighteen, learning new skills, exploring new worlds, standing up for their own and others’ rights, and following their dreams. Created in consultation with real young adults, Alexandra Strick’s groundbreaking narrative will inspire and empower young people of all ages and abilities to believe in themselves and follow their own path, especially during tough times. Complemented by Steve Antony’s exuberant and inclusive artwork, which introduces fourteen comparable fictional characters and tracks their growth page by page, You Can! is a timely and meaningful gift for graduates or any reader marking significant milestones.

Street outreach workers comb public places such as parks, vacant lots, and abandoned waterfronts to search for young people who are living out in public spaces, if not always in the public eye. Street Kids opens a window to the largely hidden world of street youth, drawing on their detailed and compelling narratives to give new insight into the experiences of youth homelessness and youth outreach. Kristina Gibson argues that the enforcement of quality of life ordinances in New York City has spurred hyper-mobility amongst the city’s street youth population and has serious implications for social work with homeless youth. Youth in motion have become socially invisible and marginalized from public spaces where social workers traditionally contact them, jeopardizing their access to the already limited opportunities to escape street life. The culmination of a multi-year ethnographic investigation into the lives of street outreach workers and ‘their kids’ on the streets of New York City, Street Kids illustrates the critical role that public space regulations and policing play in shaping the experience of youth homelessness and the effectiveness of street outreach.

Once considered an adult illness, bipolar disorder is one of the fastest growing categories in child psychiatry, touching the lives of an estimated one million children. But often it goes misdiagnosed, and kids can be prescribed medication that only worsens the condition. With her twenty-five years' experience, child psychiatrist Rosalie Greenberg offers parents and professionals alike an innovative approach to help bipolar youngsters locate that elusive inner calm. Gathering stories from families on the front lines, she shows parents how best to navigate the peaks and valleys of the disorder, addresses family relationships, and guides parents in making meaningful choices about their child's education and treatment options. A masterful book that recognizes the brilliance and creativity in bipolar kids, it will give hope that every child can, with the proper interventions, lead a full, productive life.

The authors of Boundaries now apply its principles to raising children.