Rosalind Wiseman Books

Fostering dignity and respect is essential in addressing and mitigating youth aggression. The book explores effective strategies and practical approaches for educators, parents, and community leaders to cultivate a supportive environment. It emphasizes the importance of understanding underlying issues that contribute to aggressive behavior and offers tools to promote positive interactions among youth. By focusing on respect and dignity, the book aims to empower young individuals to make better choices and build healthier relationships.

"For anyone who wants to have better, more productive discussions about racism, COURAGEOUS DISCOMFORT is an empowering handbook that teaches you how to do just that. In these pages, authors (and best friends), Shanterra McBride, who is Black, and Rosalind Wiseman, who is white, discuss their own friendship and tap into their decades of anti-racism work to answer the 20 uncomfortable-but-critical questions about race they get asked most often, including: Should I see color?; I'm a good person-how can I be racist?; What if I say something wrong?; What kind of apology makes a difference? These 20 questions-as-chapters invite you into the conversation without judgment and inspire thoughtful reflection and discussion. There will be moments when you will laugh or cringe at the ridiculous or awkward things you read. But the truth is, there is no perfect solution or script for every maybe-racist, sort-of-racist, or blatantly racist situation. And that's OK: making mistakes is just an opportunity to do better next time. But doing this work will empower us to have the relationships we really want to have, including the relationship we want to have with ourselves"--

Parent involvement is crucial for a child's education, especially during the pandemic and remote learning. Education experts Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, alongside parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman, offer a comprehensive guide to support children's academic, social, and emotional growth in any learning environment without overwhelming parents. This essential resource equips you with tools to create a conducive learning environment, establish routines, and prioritize self-care for both you and your child. It emphasizes maximizing your support for learning by focusing on effective educational practices. The guide also helps children develop cognitive attitudes and habits that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and responsibility for their own learning. Additionally, it addresses the importance of social and emotional learning skills, aiding children in navigating social interactions, building friendships, and regulating emotions during challenging times. The book outlines strategies for effectively navigating virtual learning environments, ensuring that the needs and expectations of teachers, parents, and students are aligned for impactful learning experiences.

<b>Books for a Better Life Award Winner</b> Here is a landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome their most common yet difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author who changed our conception of adolescent girls. Do you constantly struggle to pull information from your son, student, or athlete, only to encounter mumbling or evasive assurances such as “It’s nothing” or “I’m good?” Do you sense that the boy you care about is being bullied, but that he’ll do anything to<i> </i>avoid your “help?” Have you repeatedly reminded him that schoolwork and chores come before video games only to spy him reaching for the controller as soon as you leave the room? Have you watched with frustration as your boy flounders with girls? Welcome to Boy World. It’s a place where asking for help or showing emotional pain often feels impossible. Where sports and video games can mean everything, but working hard in school frequently earns ridicule from “the guys” even as they ask to copy assignments. Where “masterminds” dominate and friends ruthlessly insult each other but can never object when someone steps over the line. Where hiding problems from adults is the ironclad rule because their involvement only makes situations worse. Boy world is governed by social hierarchies and a powerful set of unwritten rules that have huge implications for your boy’s relationships, his interactions with you, and the man he’ll become. If you want what’s<i> </i>best for him, you need to know what these rules are and how to work with them effectively. What you’ll find in <i>Masterminds and Wingmen </i>is critically important for every parent – or <i>anyone </i>who cares about boys – to know. Collaborating with a large team of middle- and high-school-age editors, Rosalind Wiseman has created an unprecedented guide to the life your boy is <i>actually</i> experiencing – his on-the-ground reality. Not only does Wiseman challenge you to examine your assumptions, she offers innovative coping strategies aimed at helping your boy develop a positive, authentic, and strong sense of self.

Queen Bees and Wannabes: a parents guide to helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends, and other realities of adolscence