Children today grow up in an increasingly volatile, complex and uncertain world. Theirs is a generation disempowered from steering their lives while society's systems are failing to provide the support they need. Yet, a country only prospers when its children – from all walks of life – thrive, meaning that the United Kingdom now faces some consequential choices. Raising the Nation builds a compelling case showing why we must nurture smart, strong...

They are the abandoned ones, the forgotten ones, the voiceless ones. Cruelly abandoned at an early age of by parents who otherwise unable, unqualified, or unwilling to care for them, the children who face life as wards of the state need our help. Too many will never know the true meaning of the word home, as they are shifted from one foster home to the next. Too many will never have a feeling of security or self-worth. But it doesn't have to be that...

Whether you are a seasonal volunteer, group leader or full-time professional, you need practical advice on how to provide young people with the tools they need to succeed. Equipping Quality Youth Development ProfessionalsE-QYP for shortprovides best practices to help young people ages six to eighteen reach their potential. It also offers age-appropriate ideas that you can translate to your specific child and youth program. E-QYP is a handy reference...

Exploring the untold experiences of family members and friends caring for the children of female prisoners in England and Wales, this book sheds light on the collateral damage that incarceration causes those who takeover caregiving responsibilities for the children of female prisoners. Providing new qualitative research on the lived experiences of these caregiving relatives, alongside theoretically informed and policy-relevant insights, Booth shows...

They say family is where you find solace, a safe haven, but what if the same people who are supposed to protect you, are the ones who abuse you? Chained: The Lives of Six Children tells the sad but bitter reality of pain and suffering that starts at home. Abuse can forever mark the abused, but some are remarkably strong. Witness the essence of survival and true strength amidst the darkest of sufferings

Drawing on illuminating stories from thirteen years as a public school teacher, Ms. Coolidge challenges cultural assumptions about effecting learning and change, making a compelling case for a bigger-picture perspective in the classroom and in society at large. She shares personal insights about learning as an innate gift, similar to healing, which is fed by responsive interactions. Learning is at the core of all human endeavors and is essential for...

Permteme a travs de estas pginas acompaarte a vencer los peligros a los que te enfrentas durante el periodo escolar. Los jvenes que no han logrado cristalizar sus sueos o metas, desconocen las causas que los han desviado de su camino o llevado incluso a perder la vida. Motivos que tal vez sus padres desconocieron o evadieron por ignorancia o negligencia. Deseo mostrarte cmo vencer las debilidades juveniles en sus tiempos ms difciles, guindote a descubrir...

Three boys talk about their love for baseball, but they do so in their unique ways. Learn what makes them different. This book goes with the national 2nd grade elementary school curriculum to help children understand adjectives and sentence styles. Different styles apply to different situations and needs. Everyone needs all styles for their toolbox. They have the spotlight and shine in different situations

Street children-abandoned or runaway children living on their own-can be found in cities all over the world, and their numbers are growing despite numerous international programs aimed at helping them. All too frequently, these children are viewed solely as victims or deviants to be rescued and rehabilitated. In Beyond the Victim, sociologist Kamal Fahmi draws on eight years of fieldwork with street children in Cairo to portray them in a much different-and...

Positive affirmations are needed in today's society especially since our children live in a social media world. Affirmations are very simple and short phrases that offer encouragement towards self and others. Some children have gotten so used to the world telling them who they are not, but this book is to remind every child who they are. It's an honor to encourage, empower and educate them on who they are. These affirmations will motivate children...