The Dalai Lama, the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and political rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi are just some of the Nobel Peace Laureates who have joined the PeaceJam Foundation in their Global Call to Action.
Why should growth charts only measure a child's progress in feet and inches? This kid-friendly wall chart will help parents foster their child's emotional and intellectual development.
Drawing on the global research and field-building efforts our own Center for Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence, this volume frames a new, deeper dialogue about the intersections between youth development and spiritual development.
In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks—when illuminated and nurtured—give young people joy, energy, and direction.
The quality of the classroom teacher is the single most important factor in predicting student success, yet schools face a tremendous struggle to retain the high-quality teachers who are essential to student achievement. Addressing the alarmingly high rate of teacher burnout and job turnover,...
Drawing on results of a landmark study, Damon investigates the pressing issue in the lives of youth today: why so many young people are "failing to launch"—living at home longer, lacking career motivation, struggling to make a timely transition into adulthood, and not yet finding a life pursuit...
Now it is easier than ever to inspire adults with creative actions they can take to build skills, enhance self-confidence, and nurture connections with young people.
