Espeland, Pamela

Offers practical strategies for children who procrastinate.

Shows children how to incorporate creativity, religious community, organized children's programs or volunteering, and time at home without television or video games into their schedules, explaining why this use of time is valuable and providing specific activity suggestions.

Tells stories of children who have developed positive identity--belief in oneself--for themselves or encouraged it in others and provides ideas for how readers can do the same at home, at school, or in their communities.

A practical guide to learning basic manners and the difference between what is appropriate and what is not.

Presents a system that may be used to help people get along with others, featuring the I-Sight test for assessing social skills, with examples that explain how to communicate, resolve conflicts, and modify behavior.

A collection of poems about children and their lives.

Presents a guide to developing a commitment to learning in children, in simple text with illustrations, providing stories and ideas to try at home and at school for encouraging children to learn.

Shows children how to get support or help from adults and others.

Introduces four empowerment assets that teach children ways in which they can learn to feel important, cared for, and safe, by helping others at home and in their communities.

Daily readings for all young people who want to know themselves better, be more creative, and feel better about themselves.