In every classroom, there is a person who cares about the way children learn, grow, and feel—the teacher! The affirming verses and fanciful illustrations in A Teacher's Promise express what all teachers wish for the children they teach—that they develop self-confidence, perseverance, curiosity, and an enjoyment of learning. This book can help ease fears children might have about joining a new classroom or child care setting. Rachel Robertson is vice president of learning and development at Bright Horizons. Priscilla Prentice is also the illustrator of When You Just Have to Roar!
It's one of those days in Ms. Mya's classroom, when things just aren't clicking: Jamilla is jumping. Ruth is running. And Reese is roaring like a great big lion for no reason at all. But Ms. Mya knows what to do. She gathers up the children, and together they begin a conversation about expectations. "An expectation is something we can rely on, something we know is going to happen," says Ms. Mya. When adults guide children in a positive, proactive way by supplying them with clear expectations of what to do, when to do it, and how to behave, children learn to focus, direct their attention, manage their emotions, and regulate their behavior. A charming story coupled with equally as charming illustrations, When You Just Have to Roar! helps children and the adults who care for them make every day its best. The book contains a page of information to help parents, caregivers, and educators reinforce these important concepts and support children's development of emotional control and self-regulation. Rachel Robertson is the director of education and development at Bright Horizons. She has more than twenty years of experience in the education field and is the author of numerous early childhood resources. This is her first children's book. Priscilla Prentice studied illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. Upon graduation she worked as an animator and eventually settled as an environmental artist for video games. When You Just Have to Roar! is her picture book debut.
This resource includes Chapter "The Removal" with helpful resources taken from the BGC Series "When Child Protective Services Takes Your Children. Helpful resources like Family Questionnaire II, Parenting Styles, the Introduction of the Globe & Mail Bestselling Book, and an Attachment Questionnaire for parents.
‘He’ll grow out of it,’ my friends told me. ‘He’s so intelligent,’ my family said. ‘Your parents are mathematicians,’ people reminded me. ‘What did you expect?’ What did I expect? We expect many things of our children. Most of the time we are only aware of these expectations when something happens to make it impossible for them to be fulfilled. When Ben is a baby, Rachel puts his behavioural quirks down to eccentricity. He likes to count letterboxes; he hates to get his hands dirty; loud noises make him anxious. But as Ben grows and his quirks become more pronounced, it becomes clear there is something else going on. When he is diagnosed with autism, Rachel must reconsider everything she thought she knew about parenting, about Ben, and about how best to mother him. Reaching One Thousand charts her quest to understand autism and to build a new kind of relationship with her son. Exquisitely written, this is a thought-provoking reflection on family and understanding and a tender love letter from a mother to her son. Shortlisted for the 2013 National Biography Award. ‘Rachel Robertson has achieved something incredible with Reaching One Thousand. Infused with lyricism, love, respect, nuance and open-minded curiosity, this is the best book I've read about a parent seeking to understand the interior life of her child, and the experience of autism. An intimate and moving tour de force.’ —Natasha Mitchell, ABC Radio National ‘Deeply touching but never sentimental, this remarkable book is more than a story of one boy and his mother. It’s a thoughtful meditation on the intricate workings of the human mind and heart.’ —Toni Jordan ‘This is the best kind of memoir – there is a beautiful calm clarity that drew me in, and held me until the end.’ —Georgia Blain ‘Reaching One Thousand is an exceptional achievement. Rachel Robertson’s deeply moving story of raising her autistic son has a kind of quiet truthfulness, born of uncommon powers of observation, wry humour, a capacity to pay attention to what matters, and a fine moral intelligence.’ —Anne Manne, author of Motherhood and The Story of I ‘Robertson eloquently captured not just the trials of autism but also the rewards of being exposed to her son’s unique view of the world.’ —Weekend Australian
Fifteen Australian women writers were asked to respond to the colour purple. In their hands, purple takes on many meanings. There are stories about Tyrian purple, a snippet of King George's coronation gown, pigeon fanciers, the Dockers' Purple Haze and their layers are explored through themes of feminism, multiculturalism, artists and aging, mothers and daughters and aunts. This is a book for women readers everywhere.
Pedophilia Erotica is a disorder characterized by recurrent sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children. There is a great deal of confusion, surprise, fad and talk about sex and exposure of children to sex; more recently; a trend of new predatory acts done toward children of ages 15 -18 years of age. I believe this is due to the information of technology phase, child pornography and our global world. Children are categorized by sexual offenders in myriad of ways; however, sex trafficking and sexual indecencies of the particular ages of 15- 18 years of age has now turned its focus on cultural dating. Willful dating of this age bracket with intimate partners of adult ages. And I know that some of the ages of the adult can range from 26 to 51. It's just one technique, one more opportunity and effort to over expose our children. [ABOUT THE PENTALOGY]: The Department of Family Protective Services, Family Services, Health and Human Services and agencies responsible for removing children and quality of care for age and disabilities are breaking the hearts and mind of parents. In short; bureaucratic entities are alienating children into foster-care without high rates of successful returns. Alienating children into foster-care without high rates of successful returns. Families are all too often swarmed and defenseless against the Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) or Child Protective Services (CPS). Depending on your State, judicial control, legislative systems and accusations things can go really wrong. One of the most defeatist attitudes is the parents' inability to comprehend what's going on.
Among researchers, polarization is common in courts when judges order psychological exams. Child custody, TDFPS and agencies tend to creed toward bias before and after assessment for those with mental health disabilities. People with disabilities are fueling in controversy in losing their children to family members, ex spouses and foster care due to bias tests.
The breakdown goes something like this: In order to prove that you don't deserve you children, your tax dollars go to the state which uses those funds to discredit you.
Resources taken from the BGC Series, "When Child Protective Services Takes Your Children: Decoding Language doe Book 2. Suggestions are taken from the introduction of Bias in Psychological Assessment an Empirical Review and Recommendations. This short includes PART IV: Parental Competency Evaluations, Collateral Information and Parental Child Behavior Checklist
Dive into “Voices of Influence: The Untold Stories of Remarkable Speakers,” where twelve dynamic female authors share transformative tales of courage and reinvention. This anthology goes beyond mere stories; it's a symphony of empowerment, woven by keynote speakers who've transcended boundaries to share narratives that resonate with the human experience. This collection isn't just about overcoming challenges; it's an authentic journey into the lives of these remarkable women. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate setbacks, conquer challenges, and emerge as the architects of their own destinies. “Voices of Influence” is a catalyst for personal transformation, inviting you to embrace the power of reinvention. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and transformed by these voices that have the power to influence not just your reading experience, but to change the direction of your life. This anthology isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to empowerment, an odyssey of self-discovery that will linger with you long after the final page. Welcome to a world where authenticity sparks a profound journey of self-discovery leading to reinvention.
This is the best kind of memoir - there is a beautiful calm clarity that drew me in, and held me until the end." - Georgia Blain When Ben is a baby, Rachel puts his behavioural quirks down to eccentricity. He likes to count letterboxes; he hates to get his hands dirty; loud noises make him anxious. But as Ben grows and his quirks become more pronounced, it becomes clear there is something else going on. When he is diagnosed with autism, Rachel must reconsider everything she thought she knew about parenting, about Ben, and about how best to mother him. Reaching One Thousand charts her quest to understand autism and to build a new kind of relationship with her son. Along the way she explores her own childhood, discovering unexpected links between Ben's experiences and her own. Before she can presume to tell Ben's story, she realises, she must face difficult questions - questions about intimacy, trust, and what it means for a mother to write about her child. Exquisitely written, this is a thought - provoking reflection on family and understanding and a tender love letter from a mother to her son.
When Rachel Carson died of cancer in 1964, her four books, including the environmental classic Silent Spring, had made her one of the most famous people in America. This trove of previously uncollected writings is a priceless addition to our knowledge of Rachel Carson, her affinity with the natural world, and her life.
Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact. This is one of the 200 exceptional projects funded through the Canada Council for the Arts’ New Chapter initiative. With this $35M initiative, the Council supports the creation and sharing of the arts in communities across Canada.
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