Childbirth, Parenting & Education

Effectively sharing mindfulness with teenagers depends on distinct skill sets . . . done well, it is incredibly joyous.

A flexible set of lessons tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents, based on research in behavioral science.

Our K12 school system isnt a good fit for allor even moststudents. It prioritizes a single way of understanding the world over all others, pushes children into a rigid set of grades with little regard for individual maturity, and slaps disability labels on differences in learning style.

Neuromythsflawed beliefs about learning and teachinghave the capacity to adversely affect classroom practice. In this eye-opening examination of more than seventy such beliefs, Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa debunks widely circulated myths and untangles scientific fact from pedagogical fiction.

Finland shocked the world when its fifteen-year-olds scored highest on the first Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a set of tests touted for evaluating critical-thinking skills in math, science, and reading. That was in 2001; but even today, this tiny Nordic nation continues to amaze.

This book offers recent knowledge, research and theory about the earliest developmental periodfrom conception to birth. It provides an in depth exploration of eleven current themes related to prenatal development.

This book explains how to use visual note-taking techniques with diverse learners, including chapters on its neuroscientific benefits. Teachers are provided with a library of images and concepts to help their students learn how to use this effective memory tool, making learning fun, successful, and memorable.