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Social Skills Activities for Kids
by Natasha Daniels • 2019
Fifty games that teach the real rules of friendship, from first hello to handling hurt feelings.
4.27
154
Social Skills Activities for Kids Summary
Social Skills Activities for Kids 90%
Fifty games that teach the real rules of friendship, from first hello to handling hurt feelings.
by Natasha Daniels 2019
4.27
154 ratings
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1994
Self-esteem is not a personality trait; it's a practice. And without it, talent won't save you.
4.11
13k+
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem Summary
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem 90%
Self-esteem is not a personality trait; it's a practice. And without it, talent won't save you.
by Nathaniel Branden 1994
4.11
13k+ ratings
Tenacity in Children
by Sam Goldstein • 2021
The instincts that build grit are present at birth. The parenting moves that nurture them.
4.00
11
Tenacity in Children Summary
Tenacity in Children 90%
The instincts that build grit are present at birth. The parenting moves that nurture them.
by Sam Goldstein 2021
4.00
11 ratings
L'éducation à la sexualité
by Julie LeMay • 2023
A questioning method that handles every 'where do babies come from' without panic. Start at birth.
4.61
23
L'éducation à la sexualité Summary
L'éducation à la sexualité 89%
A questioning method that handles every 'where do babies come from' without panic. Start at birth.
by Julie LeMay 2023
4.61
23 ratings
Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul
by Jack Canfield • 2005
Friendship, crushes, body changes, mean girls: real stories and coping tools that actually work.
4.13
3k+
Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul Summary
Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul 89%
Friendship, crushes, body changes, mean girls: real stories and coping tools that actually work.
by Jack Canfield 2005
4.13
3k+ ratings
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
by Jack Canfield • 1997
Real stories from teens about surviving the years that feel impossible, and coming out stronger.
3.94
20k+
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Summary
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 89%
Real stories from teens about surviving the years that feel impossible, and coming out stronger.
by Jack Canfield 1997
3.94
20k+ ratings
The Socially Confident Teen
by Christina Reese • 2022
Uncover your attachment style and finally feel at home in your friendships.
2.50
2
The Socially Confident Teen Summary
The Socially Confident Teen 89%
Uncover your attachment style and finally feel at home in your friendships.
by Christina Reese 2022
2.50
2 ratings
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child
by Marti Olsen Laney • 2005
Introverted kids are wired for depth, not speed. The environment that makes that their advantage.
4.09
379
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child Summary
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child 89%
Introverted kids are wired for depth, not speed. The environment that makes that their advantage.
by Marti Olsen Laney 2005
4.09
379 ratings
Your New Playlist
by Jon Acuff • 2022
Your inner critic lies on repeat. A method for talking back that actually works.
4.39
949
Your New Playlist Summary
Your New Playlist 89%
Your inner critic lies on repeat. A method for talking back that actually works.
by Jon Acuff 2022
4.39
949 ratings
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
by Melanie Fennell • 1999
Your self-view was built on old, biased evidence. This CBT workbook reopens the case.
3.83
945
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem Summary
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem 89%
Your self-view was built on old, biased evidence. This CBT workbook reopens the case.
by Melanie Fennell 1999
3.83
945 ratings
Raising Competent Children
by Jesper Juul • 1995
Children cooperate when respected. A parenting shift that works with their natural competence.
4.25
2k+
Raising Competent Children Summary
Raising Competent Children 89%
Children cooperate when respected. A parenting shift that works with their natural competence.
by Jesper Juul 1995
4.25
2k+ ratings
Kids Are Worth It!
by Barbara Coloroso • 1994
Rigid control backfires. Permissiveness fails. The middle ground: kids who discipline themselves.
4.21
2k+
Kids Are Worth It! Summary
Kids Are Worth It! 89%
Rigid control backfires. Permissiveness fails. The middle ground: kids who discipline themselves.
by Barbara Coloroso 1994
4.21
2k+ ratings
Introducing Self-Esteem
by David Bonham-Carter • 2012
Low self-esteem is learned, not innate. The CBT toolkit for rewriting the story.
3.84
108
Introducing Self-Esteem Summary
Introducing Self-Esteem 89%
Low self-esteem is learned, not innate. The CBT toolkit for rewriting the story.
by David Bonham-Carter 2012
3.84
108 ratings
The Art of Talking with Children
by Rebecca Rolland • 2022
Following the child's lead, not your lesson plan, is what builds kind, confident, curious kids.
3.93
287
The Art of Talking with Children Summary
The Art of Talking with Children 89%
Following the child's lead, not your lesson plan, is what builds kind, confident, curious kids.
by Rebecca Rolland 2022
3.93
287 ratings
Raising Children Who Think for Themselves
by Elisa Medhus • 2001
Two instincts kids absorb: comply or rebel. The method that installs a third: an inner compass.
3.78
175
Raising Children Who Think for Themselves Summary
Raising Children Who Think for Themselves 89%
Two instincts kids absorb: comply or rebel. The method that installs a third: an inner compass.
by Elisa Medhus 2001
3.78
175 ratings
Nurture by Nature
by Paul D. Tieger • 1997
Your child's personality is hardwired. Here's how to read it, honor it, and parent accordingly.
4.13
716
Nurture by Nature Summary
Nurture by Nature 89%
Your child's personality is hardwired. Here's how to read it, honor it, and parent accordingly.
by Paul D. Tieger 1997
4.13
716 ratings
Morning Sunshine!
by Robin Meade • 2009
Stop performing confidence and start building it: the daily mental habits that rewire self-doubt.
3.71
290
Morning Sunshine! Summary
Morning Sunshine! 89%
Stop performing confidence and start building it: the daily mental habits that rewire self-doubt.
by Robin Meade 2009
3.71
290 ratings
Self-theories
by Carol S. Dweck • 1999
One belief about intelligence makes failure a teacher; the other makes it a verdict.
4.06
820
Self-theories Summary
Self-theories 89%
One belief about intelligence makes failure a teacher; the other makes it a verdict.
by Carol S. Dweck 1999
4.06
820 ratings
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love & Friendship
by Jack Canfield • 2002
True teen stories of first love, first heartbreak, and the friendships that get you through both.
4.05
2k+
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love & Friendship Summary
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love & Friendship 89%
True teen stories of first love, first heartbreak, and the friendships that get you through both.
by Jack Canfield 2002
4.05
2k+ ratings
Thrivers
by Michele Borba • 2021
Seven teachable traits that predict children's success more than IQ, and how to nurture them.
4.05
1k+
Thrivers Summary
Thrivers 89%
Seven teachable traits that predict children's success more than IQ, and how to nurture them.
by Michele Borba 2021
4.05
1k+ ratings
Raising Children With Grit
by Laila Y Sanguras • 2018
The trait that outperforms IQ is teachable. A parent's guide to building it.
3.50
16
Raising Children With Grit Summary
Raising Children With Grit 89%
The trait that outperforms IQ is teachable. A parent's guide to building it.
by Laila Y Sanguras 2018
3.50
16 ratings
Raising Girls
by Steve Biddulph • 2011
Your daughter's five stages: a map for building confidence and protecting her from a toxic culture.
3.93
2k+
Raising Girls Summary
Raising Girls 89%
Your daughter's five stages: a map for building confidence and protecting her from a toxic culture.
by Steve Biddulph 2011
3.93
2k+ ratings
A Bad Case of Stripes
by David Shannon • 1998
A girl who fears standing out wakes up striped. The cure? Admit she loves lima beans.
4.26
89k+
A Bad Case of Stripes Summary
A Bad Case of Stripes 89%
A girl who fears standing out wakes up striped. The cure? Admit she loves lima beans.
by David Shannon 1998
4.26
89k+ ratings
L'Estime de Soi
by Christophe André • 1998
Self-esteem is a balance of three forces. One neglected, it breaks; learn the real repair manual.
3.80
479
L'Estime de Soi Summary
L'Estime de Soi 89%
Self-esteem is a balance of three forces. One neglected, it breaks; learn the real repair manual.
by Christophe André 1998
3.80
479 ratings
How to Talk to Kids So Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber • 1980
The playbook that gets kids to listen without yelling, and opens them up without interrogation.
4.27
39k+
How to Talk to Kids So Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk Summary
How to Talk to Kids So Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk 89%
The playbook that gets kids to listen without yelling, and opens them up without interrogation.
by Adele Faber 1980
4.27
39k+ ratings
Self-Esteem
by Matthew McKay • 1987
A CBT program for quieting the inner voice that insists you're not enough.
4.05
2k+
Self-Esteem Summary
Self-Esteem 89%
A CBT program for quieting the inner voice that insists you're not enough.
by Matthew McKay 1987
4.05
2k+ ratings
The Power of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1987
Two core beliefs determine your self-worth; this book teaches the daily practices that build them.
3.62
239
The Power of Self-Esteem Summary
The Power of Self-Esteem 89%
Two core beliefs determine your self-worth; this book teaches the daily practices that build them.
by Nathaniel Branden 1987
3.62
239 ratings
The Myth of the Perfect Girl
by Ana Homayoun • 2012
Straight A's and a hollow feeling: why achievement culture fails girls, and what replaces it.
3.76
160
The Myth of the Perfect Girl Summary
The Myth of the Perfect Girl 89%
Straight A's and a hollow feeling: why achievement culture fails girls, and what replaces it.
by Ana Homayoun 2012
3.76
160 ratings
You Do You
by Sarah Knight • 2017
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
3.62
8k+
You Do You Summary
You Do You 89%
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
by Sarah Knight 2017
3.62
8k+ ratings
The Unwritten Rules of Friendship
by Eileen Kennedy-Moore • 2003
Nine social challenges your child might face, and the specific skills that turn each one around.
3.90
187
The Unwritten Rules of Friendship Summary
The Unwritten Rules of Friendship 88%
Nine social challenges your child might face, and the specific skills that turn each one around.
by Eileen Kennedy-Moore 2003
3.90
187 ratings
9 Ways to a Resilient Child
by Justin Coulson • 2019
Resilience is built, not born. Nine shifts that grow it through parenting, no tough love required.
3.95
169
9 Ways to a Resilient Child Summary
9 Ways to a Resilient Child 88%
Resilience is built, not born. Nine shifts that grow it through parenting, no tough love required.
by Justin Coulson 2019
3.95
169 ratings
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II
by Jack Canfield • 1998
Real stories from real teenagers who survived the worst of high school to share what helped.
3.98
7k+
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II Summary
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II 88%
Real stories from real teenagers who survived the worst of high school to share what helped.
by Jack Canfield 1998
3.98
7k+ ratings
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control
by Katherine Morgan Schafler • 2023
Perfectionism isn't a defect. Mismanaged, it burns you out; harnessed, it builds the life you want.
4.13
10k+
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control Summary
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control 88%
Perfectionism isn't a defect. Mismanaged, it burns you out; harnessed, it builds the life you want.
by Katherine Morgan Schafler 2023
4.13
10k+ ratings
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem
by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD • 2015
Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.
3.89
19
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem Summary
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem 88%
Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.
by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD 2015
3.89
19 ratings
Why Smart Kids Worry
by Allison Edwards • 2013
Smart kids worry differently. Their anxiety follows patterns you can learn to spot and defuse.
4.15
1k+
Why Smart Kids Worry Summary
Why Smart Kids Worry 88%
Smart kids worry differently. Their anxiety follows patterns you can learn to spot and defuse.
by Allison Edwards 2013
4.15
1k+ ratings
Love Yourself First!
by Marc Reklau • 2018
Low self-esteem runs on blame, comparison, and self-criticism. A thirty-day reset for all three.
4.26
2k+
Love Yourself First! Summary
Love Yourself First! 88%
Low self-esteem runs on blame, comparison, and self-criticism. A thirty-day reset for all three.
by Marc Reklau 2018
4.26
2k+ ratings
The Psychology of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1969
Self-esteem has two parts, and feeling good about yourself is neither of them.
3.93
986
The Psychology of Self-Esteem Summary
The Psychology of Self-Esteem 88%
Self-esteem has two parts, and feeling good about yourself is neither of them.
by Nathaniel Branden 1969
3.93
986 ratings
Professional Troublemaker
by Luvvie Ajayi Jones • 2021
A manual for the chronically 'too much': speak your mind, set your terms, and stop apologizing.
4.08
6k+
Professional Troublemaker Summary
Professional Troublemaker 88%
A manual for the chronically 'too much': speak your mind, set your terms, and stop apologizing.
by Luvvie Ajayi Jones 2021
4.08
6k+ ratings
Ultimate Confidence
by Marisa Peer • 2009
Born confident, then life chipped it away. The practical path back to your original self-assurance.
4.35
395
Ultimate Confidence Summary
Ultimate Confidence 88%
Born confident, then life chipped it away. The practical path back to your original self-assurance.
by Marisa Peer 2009
4.35
395 ratings
Cleaning House
by Kay Wills Wyma • 2012
Her kids expected service. Twelve months of real work gave them something better: competence.
3.72
3k+
Cleaning House Summary
Cleaning House 88%
Her kids expected service. Twelve months of real work gave them something better: competence.
by Kay Wills Wyma 2012
3.72
3k+ ratings
Raising Resilient Children
by Robert B. Brooks • 2001
A child's resilience depends less on strict rules and more on a parent's capacity for empathy.
3.97
464
Raising Resilient Children Summary
Raising Resilient Children 88%
A child's resilience depends less on strict rules and more on a parent's capacity for empathy.
by Robert B. Brooks 2001
3.97
464 ratings
Creating Love
by John Bradshaw • 1992
The mask you built to survive childhood is now blocking love. Here's the way past it.
4.03
217
Creating Love Summary
Creating Love 88%
The mask you built to survive childhood is now blocking love. Here's the way past it.
by John Bradshaw 1992
4.03
217 ratings
Your Self-Confident Baby
by Magda Gerber • 1997
Your infant arrives ready to play and learn. The method: step back, observe, trust.
4.10
1k+
Your Self-Confident Baby Summary
Your Self-Confident Baby 88%
Your infant arrives ready to play and learn. The method: step back, observe, trust.
by Magda Gerber 1997
4.10
1k+ ratings
How To Raise A Boy
by Michael C. Reichert • 2019
Boys are born as emotionally wired as girls. The parenting playbook for keeping them that way.
3.55
902
How To Raise A Boy Summary
How To Raise A Boy 88%
Boys are born as emotionally wired as girls. The parenting playbook for keeping them that way.
by Michael C. Reichert 2019
3.55
902 ratings
The Collapse of Parenting
by Leonard Sax • 2015
Parents ceded authority to peers. The result: heavier, more fragile, overmedicated kids.
4.29
6k+
The Collapse of Parenting Summary
The Collapse of Parenting 88%
Parents ceded authority to peers. The result: heavier, more fragile, overmedicated kids.
by Leonard Sax 2015
4.29
6k+ ratings
Hidden Figures
by Margot Lee Shetterly • 2016
One small language shift that gets kids to cooperate without yelling or threats.
3.96
116k+
Hidden Figures Summary
Hidden Figures 88%
One small language shift that gets kids to cooperate without yelling or threats.
by Margot Lee Shetterly 2016
3.96
116k+ ratings
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment
by Maxwell Maltz • 1970
Your self-image is an automatic guidance system. The classic manual for reprogramming it.
4.11
405
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment Summary
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment 88%
Your self-image is an automatic guidance system. The classic manual for reprogramming it.
by Maxwell Maltz 1970
4.11
405 ratings
Perfectionism
by Lisa Van Gemert • 2019
Why perfectionism causes underachievement, and a five-level system for getting unstuck at any age.
4.05
132
Perfectionism Summary
Perfectionism 88%
Why perfectionism causes underachievement, and a five-level system for getting unstuck at any age.
by Lisa Van Gemert 2019
4.05
132 ratings
You Are More Than Magic
by Minda Harts • 2022
The mentorship Black and brown girls rarely get: self-advocacy, resilience, and owning your space.
4.45
11
You Are More Than Magic Summary
You Are More Than Magic 88%
The mentorship Black and brown girls rarely get: self-advocacy, resilience, and owning your space.
by Minda Harts 2022
4.45
11 ratings
How to Be You
by Jeffrey Marsh • 2016
Permission to quit performing, trust your gut, and love the one person you've been ignoring: you.
4.17
887
How to Be You Summary
How to Be You 88%
Permission to quit performing, trust your gut, and love the one person you've been ignoring: you.
by Jeffrey Marsh 2016
4.17
887 ratings
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