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The Horn Book Magazine and Guide with Roger Sutton

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The Horn Book Magazine, an American publishing institution since 1924, and its sister publications provide guidance to librarians, educators, and parents about new children's and young adult's books on the market. Find out all about the Horn Book publications, and what else Horn Book provides on their web site, in this interview with Horn Book Editor-in-Chief Roger Sutton. (January 29, 2010)
For further information, see Horn Book Web Site

Re-Thinking the Term "Helicopter Parenting," with Dr. Ruth Nemzoff

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Ruth Nemzoff, Ph.D., author of the book, "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children," takes a fresh look at how parents offer support to their children and explains why the term "helicopter parenting" does a disservice to parents who are trying their best to guide their children to a happy, independent adulthood. (December 4, 2009)
For further information, see RuthNemzoff.com

Issues Surrounding a Parent's Suicide with Dr. Nancy Rappaport

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Dr. Nancy Rappaport, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of the book, "In Her Wake: A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother's Suicide," discusses--from both her professional background and her perspective as the survivor of a parent's suicide--issues that teens may face as they learn to cope with the suicide of a parent, especially as they make the transition to college. She also discusses the benefits and timing of therapy for survivors, and lists support resources for those who have lost a loved one. (October 16, 2009)
For further information, see InHerWake.com

Campus Calm: De-Stressing High School and College Students with Maria Pascucci

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After witnessing the stresses of college life first-hand, Maria Pascucci founded Campus Calm to help students learn specific strategies to become both more resilient and more relaxed when faced with trying situations. These include time management based on carefully considered life priorities (for example, maybe it's time to go for a run instead of study one more hour) and creating a confident self-identity that is independent of one's grades and test scores. (October 2, 2009)
For further information, see Campus Calm.com

Mapping the World by Heart: Developing Geographic Literacy in Young Students with David J. Smith

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David J. Smith, author of the bestselling books, "If the World Were a Village" and "If America Were a Village," and creator of the "Mapping the World by Heart" curriculum, discusses why it's important for today's students to be geographically literate and shares his ideas for helping them increase their awareness of cultural, physical, and political geography. (August 7, 2009)
For further information, see Mapping.com

Developing Self-Regulation and Early Literacy Skills in Preschoolers Using Music, Movement and Stories with Shauna Tominy

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While preschool is too early to begin making college visits, it's not too early to set the stage for academic achievement later on. Students who enter kindergarten able to pay attention, follow directions, and control impulsive behavior fare better academically throughout primary and secondary school and even into college. Educator and musician Shauna Tominy describes how she puts classic fairly tales to music and accompanying games to help preschoolers develop these essential skills in an engaging, fun way. (August 7, 2009)
For further information, see StoryTimeSongs.com

Building Resilience in Teens with Julie Lythcott-Haims

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Julie Lythcott-Haims, Stanford University's Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising, discusses the signs that today's students are less resilient than in previous generations, and explores why that is and how parents and counselors can help students become better equipped to handle the setbacks and stresses that life will inevitably throw their way. (July 10, 2009)

The Joys and Challenges of Graduation with Dr. Ruth Nemzoff

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Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, author of "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children," offers tips and advice for families who are about to go through a major family transition--the beginning and ending marked by a child's high school graduation. (May 22, 2009)
For further information, see DontBiteYourTongue.com

Motivating Your Teen with Justin Sachs

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Justin Sachs, author of "Your Mailbox is Full: Real Teens in the Real World," discusses how to get teens motivated and on track to define and realize their dreams. (May 1, 2009)
For further information, see MotivateYourTeen.com

Stressed Out Students and the Push for Perfection with Dr. Denise Pope

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Dr. Denise Pope, a co-founder of the Stressed Out Students and the Challenge Success programs at Stanford University, talks about what is going on with today's students and families as so many strive to earn a spot at a very few super-selective colleges, and what can be done to help improve student's mental health and families' perspectives on the college admissions process. (December 19, 2008)
For further information, see ChallengeSuccess.org

Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment with
Emma Walton Hamilton

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Emma Walton Hamilton, author of the book, "Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment," discusses how to keep a child's enthusiasm for reading going through elementary school and beyond, and why it's important for both college and career success to instill a lifelong love of reading in children and young adults. (November 21, 2008)
For further information, see http://www.RaisingBookworms.com

Managing Expectations for Holiday Homecomings with Ruth Nemzoff, Ed.D.

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The Thanksgiving holiday can mark the first time that new college freshmen may have returned home since they left for campus. Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, author of the book, "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children," discusses why these homecomings can sometimes be rocky, and what both parents and students can do to manage expectations and help things go smoothly. (November 14, 2008)
For further information, see http://www.DontBiteYourTongue.com

Highlights from the NACAC Conference with Troy Hammond

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Troy Hammond, Director of College Counseling at Bayview Glen School in Toronto, Canada, reports on the National Association for College Admissions Counseling's annual conference in Seattle, where high school counselors and college admissions representatives gather to exchange ideas and discuss best practices for helping students and families make the high-school-to-college transition. (October 31, 2008)
For further information, see NACAC Conference Audio Files

Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life with Dr. Carol Dweck

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Dr. Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and author of the book, "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," describes her groundbreaking work on identifying the growth and fixed mindsets, and how adopting a growth mindset clears the way for greater success in academics and many other areas of life. (October 17, 2008)
For further information, see Dr. Dweck's book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Perfectionism and How to Avoid It with Dr. Christine Carter

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Dr. Christine Carter, Executive Director of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, describes the ways in which perfectionism hinders, rather than fosters, success in academics and other areas. (October 17, 2008)
For further information, see The Greater Good Science Center

Fathers & Daughters: Staying Close Through the Teen Years with Dr. Linda Nielsen

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Dr. Linda Nielsen, Professor of Adolescent Psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, author of "Between Fathers & Daughters: Enriching and Rebuilding Your Adult Relationship." (September 5, 2008)
For further information, see http://www.betweenfathersanddaughters.com

Fathers & Daughters: Making a Smooth Transition to College with Dr. Linda Nielsen

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Dr. Linda Nielsen, Professor of Adolescent Psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, author of "Between Fathers & Daughters: Enriching and Rebuilding Your Adult Relationship," on how fathers can help their daughters make a smooth transition to college. (September 5, 2008)
For further information, see http://www.betweenfathersanddaughters.com