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Parents hurt along with their children when their kids struggle with weight issues. This positive, practical inspirational guide will help parents find spiritual and behavioral solutions for their children. A specialist in this field, Dr. Mintle gives parents the information and encouragement they need to help their children be healthy and happy. ... Read more

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Overweight Kids
This is a good book to read about how to turn-around unhealthy eating habits that cause excessive weight in kids. Of course, the same principles also apply to adults, so this book need not be restricted to teens. Dr. Mintle has had many years of experience treating overweight kids, but the book is not a psychotherapy regimen for professionals. It is a self-help, step-by-step approach that anyone can apply. My only objection is that Dr. Mintle inserts her religious beliefs here and there, and while not excessive, can turn off people not so inclined.

Looks at the Physical and the Emotional !
A double cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake adorn the cover of Dr. Linda Mintle's new book. Leading some more impulsive readers to make poor food choices before opening to the first page, on what was a perfect day for Frisbee golf, I took the book, a value meal, and sat down at my desk to read about obese kids.

The first chapter, titled, "Is my Child Overweight?" sets a precedent for solid content that is maintained throughout the text. Using vignettes, bulleted points, question-answer, letters from concerned parents, chapter quizzes, and sections of well-written prose, Mintle writes coherently and creatively about important, though potentially complex, measures--such as calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI)--and simplifies ideas for the casual reader, without ruining the material's integrity.

The Problem

When introducing the issues, Mintle encourages parents who struggle with weight themselves, "Leave shame, guilt, and rejection behind--they won't move us forward."1 And she elaborates, "If you are struggling with your own weight and feel it is hypocritical to feed your child differently in the hopes of helping him grow into his weight, it's not. Now would be a good time to get help to overcome your weight issues while working on establishing a healthy eating environment for your child and family."2

Dispelling harmful myth, Mintle debunks sleazy talk shows that blame parents for their severely-obese children, as well as bias headlines such as "Three-Year-Old Dies from Obesity", which have appeared in mainline news.3 Accordingly, with many of these extreme situations there are extenuating medical conditions, and still--dying from childhood obesity is unlikely.

However, childhood obesity is a problem, according to Mintle. Currently, 30% of our nations kids are overweight or at risk of being so.4 Moreover, 60% of children between the ages of 5 and 10 are already at risk for heart disease. Other risk factors of childhood obesity include asthma, diabetes, hypertension, orthopedic complications, sleep apnea, hyperlipidaemia, constipation, and polycystic ovary syndrome (in females).
Mintle identifies a myriad of factors that can lead to weight problems and presents them with cohesion. They are (1) too many calorie empty foods, (2) too little movement, (3) genetics, (4) emotional eating, (5) lifestyle and community changes, (6) family patterns, (7) the school scene, (8) advertisements and media, (9) a quick-fix mentality, and (10) poor spiritual equipping.

The Solution

Moving from problems to solutions, Mintle suggests a set of rules to ensure body weight is not a lifelong battle for kids. The first one: no diets (in the conventional sense of the term)! Other guidelines include never becoming the "food police", making good food choices and healthy living a family affair (i.e., don't treat differently one family member who struggles with weight), and setting a personal example of moderation and balance.

The book is uncommonly content rich, each chapter providing useful guidance to the reader. The text addresses more issues that can be listed (a look at the table of contents doesn't do the book justice), but a few areas of note are:

-How to talk to kids about health without scarring them for life
-Setting new eating and lifestyle habits that will improve well-being
-What and when to feed infants and toddlers of different ages
-Information on fat, trans-fat, carbohydrates, and protein nutrition
-Helping kids of varying ages keep healthy (diet and activity)
-Instilling good self-esteem and a healthy identity in kids.
-Setting up good motivations (e.g., rewards, contracts, etc.)
-Dealing with sedentary kids
-Satisfying food cravings
-Getting away from emotional eating
-Emotional growth and emotional self-regulation
-Coping with childhood peer-teasing
-Countering body image stereotypes from the media
-Spiritual health and growth
-Knowing when to seek professional assistance

Is there support for the claims states in the book? Though not all Mintle's statements reference a research study, the citations are ample-about 150 throughout the 232 pages of content.

Summary

Dr. Linda Mintle's book does what books like this should. It dispels common myth, and makes complex content both comprehendible and applicable to the reader. And it does this without compromising the integrity of the message. Moreover, in setting out to address physical health, Mintle takes a genuine "whole-person approach" for spiritual, relational and emotional health are present areas of concern throughout the book.

Additionally, this book outplays its recent competition on nearly every level. Linda Mintle sets out to address the issue of health among children. And she succeeds.

Final note: Telephone and Online Counseling might be a good way to help struggling parents. Learn to provide telephone and online counseling with this exceptional book: The Therapist's Clinical Guide to Online Counseling and Telephone Counseling: The Definitive Training Guide for Clinical Practice

Finally! A wholistic approach to helping kids
I was thinking about sending my daughter to one of those weight camps and now I am not going to do it. Instead, we are trying to do the things Dr. Linda suggests. So far, it's working. My son doesn't like the limit on video games but I now realize, I'm in charge and doing what's best for him. This book got me thinking about lifestyle changes, not just weight.
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When nine-year-old Allie Finkle's parents announce that they are moving her and her brothers from their suburban split-level into an ancient Victorian in town, Allie's sure her life is over.She's not at all happy about having to give up her pretty pink wall-to-wall carpeting for creaky floorboards and creepy secret passageways-not to mention leaving her modern, state-of-the-art suburban school for a rundown, old-fashioned school just two blocks from her new house.

With a room she's half-scared to go into, the burden of being "the new girl," and her old friends all a half-hour car ride away, how will Allie ever learn to fit in?

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best book!!
Allie finkle's rulesfor girls moving day is a great book!!!! I would reccomend it to any girl that can read nicely! It was interesting and enteraining! It is worth your time and money!

Disappointed
I actually looked at what my daughter was reading.The grammar in this book is horrific.For example, take a look at page 74.I will never buy another Meg Cabot book.

Funny and amazing!
THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, WHO SAID THAT THIS WAS AS GOOD AS THE CLEMENTINE BOOKS, WHICH SHE LOVED!:

Allie is a trouble making girl,but sure is funny!I never thought Allie would push a spatula down her best friends throat.I can't believe Allie took down the for sale sign.She did not want to move at all!I think Erica is more mature than Allie.Allie's younger brothers seem to annoy Allie a lot. This book is very funny.It is very funny because Allie is adventurous.This book was fantastic! Allie has so many rules.Allie is adventurous because she does things that nobody would dare to do.Well...at least in the book.

Fun for 3rd and 4th grade girls
The first in a series of Allie Finkle's Rules for 8- to 10-year-old girls.Allie has to move, and she is NOT happy about it.She will have to leave her friends and become the New Girl, which is a scary idea.But even scarier is the 100-year-old falling-down Victorian house that her parents have bought.Allie's mom promises she can have a kitten when they move, which is the most awesome idea -- until Allie thinks about her creaky new bedroom on the 3rd floor, and the zombie hand which she is sure lives in the attic just above her bedroom.She can't move in there!

In order to deal with life as a 9-year-old, Allie keeps a journal in which she writes down rules to help her navigate the uncertain waters of 4th grade.About half are conventional: Don't scare your little brothers, and you should only say nice things to your friends.But Allie also has her eye out for those important rules that the average 4th grader might not have learned yet, such as don't get a pet that poops in your hand, or don't put your cat in a suitcase.

Great fun for 3rd and 4th grade girls, but becomes juvenile very quickly after that.

I love Allie Finkle!
My first book of Ms. Cabot's was The Boy Next Door (which I loved and still recommend quite often) and from there I was introduced to the Heather Wells mystery series. I've enjoyed her books so much, that I spent most of my time last year reading her young adult collection. So when I heard she was working on a new children's series, I was curious to know more about it.

Meet Allie Finkle. She's nine years old, currently in the fourth grade, big sister to Mark and Kevin and best friends with Mary Kay. Okay, may be Allie would like to have a new best friend. Someone who doesn't cry all the time. Or someone who will allow Allie to decide what game to play next. Other than that, Allie's life is pretty good. Until her parents say these two small words: "we're moving".

Why would her parents leave their gorgeous home only to move into a falling-down Victorian? (Let's not even talk about that fact the house is probably haunted!) On top of that, her new school isn't so "new". The building is rundown and the gym is also the lunchroom! (Eww...need I say more??)

Allie has to think of something quick before her parents ruin her life. She's promised to be on her best behavior and not complain about the move. If she keeps her promise, her parents will allow her to have her very own pet: a kitten (the family also has a dog). The question is, can she stop the move, but still get the kitten?

I love Allie Finkle! Allie is a cute girl, with a big heart, who is trying to do the right thing all the time. To make sure she stays on the right path, she created rules for herself. Here are some of her rules:

* When you finally figure out what the right thing to do is, you have to do it, even if you don't want to.
* Don't be a braggart.
* Sometimes (but not always) it's better just to keep things to yourself.
* You can't let your family move into a haunted house.
* If you get a new best friend, it's rude to show off about it.

If I were nine again, I would want Allie to be my friend. She's creative, energetic, spunky and just fun! I loved reading Moving Day and cannot wait to read more from this series.

Random tidbit: Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls series would be a wonderful selection for a mother/daughter book club.

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In Teaching with Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About It, veteran educator and brain expert Eric Jensen takes an unflinching look at how poverty hurts children, families, and communities across the United States and demonstrates how schools can improve the academic achievement and life readiness of economically disadvantaged students.

Jensen argues that although chronic exposure to poverty can result in detrimental changes to the brain, the brain's very ability to adapt from experience means that poor children can also experience emotional, social, and academic success. A brain that is susceptible to adverse environmental effects is equally susceptible to the positive effects of rich, balanced learning environments and caring relationships that build students' resilience, self-esteem, and character.

Drawing from research, experience, and real school success stories, Teaching with Poverty in Mind reveals
* What poverty is and how it affects students in school;
* What drives change both at the macro level (within schools and districts) and at the micro level (inside a student's brain);
* Effective strategies from those who have succeeded and ways to replicate those best practices at your own school; and
* How to engage the resources necessary to make change happen.

Too often, we talk about change while maintaining a culture of excuses. We can do better. Although no magic bullet can offset the grave challenges faced daily by disadvantaged children, this timely resource shines a spotlight on what matters most, providing an inspiring and practical guide for enriching the minds and lives of all your students. ... Read more

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Insightful, Reader-Friendly and A Must!
After having the privilege of seeing Eric Jensen present in his interactive and engaging manner several times, I have purchased an array of his books- and, once again, he exceeded expectations in his book, Teaching with Poverty in Mind!Eric has the gift of taking what others may have trouble understanding in the neuroscience world, and presenting that information in an understandable wayfor educators while gearing us toward its application in the classroom.

In the book, Eric provides us with the knowledge of what students coming to school from poverty are dealing with, on top of the stressors most of us face.Their brains are literally changed by their environment in different ways, so educators need to be aware of what those are in order to meet the needs of students in the classroom.How can you meet those needs?Learn more by reading this outstanding book!

Timely information.
Well researched book about teaching children of poverty but also pertains to other disenfranchised students.

Useful, practical information
As veteran first grade teacher in an area that is transforming into a high poverty area I found this book informative and filled with practical information and strategies to apply in my classroom.

Educators Must Read If You Teach Even a Single Child of Poverty
Brain research is somewhat new and fascinating. Eric Jenssen made it understandable for someone who has no interest nor aptitude in the sciences. As a person who grew up in poverty, I could relate to much of what he said. Because of this book, I am going to change the way I do some things in the classroom. I was running things in much too an authoritative style, but that's not surprising, considering I was brought up in an authoritative household. While the first couple of chapters are kind of depressing, because it tells of the deficits children of poverty will have, the hopeful parts come next. There are things we can do to help these kids be successful. I'm going to make a presentation to my principal about this book and I'm hoping we'll do a study on it. Too many of our staff members don't seem to know how to deal with these kids and tend to marginalize them. Times have changed and they can't continue to do this. I am going to be these children's advocate. I couldn't do that without this book. :)

A Must for ANY Educator
I am reading this book as part of a project for the district I work in and just a few pages into it, I realized what a great book it was going to be. This author has a real handle on both students and schools that face the issue of poverty. He gives realistic and easy ways to be sure every group of children is receiving the very best education.

If you are any educator of any age student, this book is for you. Even in the most affluent schools, there are students that are facing their own isolation. Don't miss out on an amazing resource. ... Read more

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The exercises in this guide are designed to enable children to improve reading and writing skills, while at the same time helping them to accept, understand, and make positive life choices. The activities also help children grow into healthier relationships-both socially and personally. The Nonnie Series program teaches children using a positive, joyful, loving approach. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Sojourners, published by Sojourners on July 1, 2001. The length of the article is 802 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Why Kids Hate Sports.(Brief Article)
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Title: Getting kids back to school.(people making a difference)
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This digital document is an article from Church & State, published by Americans United for Separation of Church and State on January 1, 2000. The length of the article is 502 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Voucher Moms Outraged By Kids' Treatment At Fla. Private School.
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Title: Kids Need Role Models, Not Magic.
Author: Sheila Suess Kennedy
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Title: The Kids Are All Right: My Campaign Swing In New Hampshire.(Brief Article)
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Title: Kids in the crosshairs: 'it's hard to see your apartment building closed for a Starbucks to move in.'.(The Hungry Spirit)(Editorial)
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Title: Get in the Game! If your kids love junk food and video games, it's time to make a family game plan for good health.(vibrant Family)(Brief article)
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This digital document is an article from For A Change, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 577 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Reaching the kids who fall through the net: as youth crime grabs the headlines in the UK, Decio Emanuel Do Nascimento visits two organizations on the front line in Tower Hamlets, London.(LIVING ISSUES)
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In recent years a dizzying array of programs has emerged to meet the needs of struggling teens and their families-wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools, alternative schools, mentoring and court diversion programs, independent living programs, and myriad day treatment and partial hospitalization services. Yet not all of these offerings employ mental health professionals or follow evidence-based treatment protocols. Some programs are licensed and accredited, but many are not, and some use techniques that are highly controversial, even abusive, resulting in injury and accidental death.

Frederic G. Reamer and Deborah H. Siegel have written the first scholarly book on this influential and controversial industry. They begin with a time line of Americans' changing attitudes toward challenging teens and the programs and schools established to handle this population. Then they summarize reputable organizations, including a selection of community-based and residential programs and schools, and provide brief descriptions of typical services. The authors candidly discuss a number of troubling scandals and tragedies, exposing the tragic consequences of emotionally and physically abusive practices, and recommend a range of empirically sound interventions for the clinical challenges of adolescent depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, oppositional behavior, eating disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The authors conclude with a blueprint for reform and twenty "best practice" principles relating to harm prevention, program-based discipline, industry regulation, quality assurance, parental involvement, staff education, and after-care services.

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Informative
This is an easy read that goes over the good, bad, and the ugly of the struggling teens industry. I found it interesting and helpful, and I appreciated that the authors included a "best practices" section. Although not comprehensive, it turned a "scary" book into something useful and more balanced. I would recommend this book, especially to those with direct experience with therapeutic boarding schools. ... Read more

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THE BOOK OF GOOD MANNERS is a complete and authentic authority on every single phase of social usage as practiced in America. The author has compiled the matter in dictionary form in order to give the reader the desired information as briefly and clearly as possible, and with the least possible effort in searching through the pages.
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Good Manners Depend on What Page You're On
I got this for historical research. I don't know the exact date of publication, but it is before World War I and probably sometime in the last two decades of the 19th century. An attempt to put the topics in alphabetical order has resulted in massive confusion, and the author repeatedly contradicts himself. For example, on one page he says that it is the task of the bride's maid of honor to prepare the bags of rice to throw and to be the one to throw the slippers at the carriage as it departs on the wedding trip. On another page he says that the best man should throw the slippers, and throwing rice is no longer in fashion. On yet another page he says that it is extremely bad usage to throw slippers at the departing carriage.

He is equally contradictory on several other items. He is, however, quite firm on the topic of how to carry canes and umbrellas: vertically. If you carry them horizontally you might put somebody's eye out.

This is a book worth reading for amusement, but I wouldn't put too much faith in it as I am writing a historical novel. ... Read more

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Have you ever been in a situation when you didn't know how to act properly? Here is the ultimate guide to polite usage for all social functions!

Let's face it-those who know how to exercise good manners stand a better change of moving farther ahead in life. The good news is that it is never too late to attain this very necessary skill-regardless of your age, occupation or position in life.

Introducing... The Book Of Good Manners!

You get everything you need to understand good manners. Nothing, absolutely nothing, is left out.

All the fundamentals are there...

* Introductions

* Invitations

* Social Occasions

* Appropriate Dress

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This teacher's guide contains story-specific lessons for the third grade and is centered on nine virtues of character.Within the workbook you will find an interactive lesson for each of the nine virtues of character with questions and activities relating to life lessons found in the supporting stories.This guide correlates with the Character In Motion! Real Life Stories Series 3rd Grade Student Workbook.

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"The supreme business of the school is to develop a sense of justice, the power of initiative, independence of character, correct social and civic habits, and the ability to cooperate toward the common good."--Dr. Frank Crane. ... Read more

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This teacher's guide contains story-specific lessons for the third grade and is centered on nine virtues of character.Within the workbook you will find an interactive lesson for each of the nine virtues of character with questions and activities relating to life lessons found in the supporting stories.This guide correlates with the Character In Motion! Real Life Stories Series 4th Grade Student Workbook.

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Character in Motion! (Real Life Stories Series, 7th Grade Student Workbook)
What a great workbook! I can't say enough about the Character in Motion! (Real Life Stories Series, 7th Grade Student Workbook)! It goes along with Chicken Soup for the kids soul.
We homeschool and work together on this workbook.
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This workbook contains story-specific lessons for junior high and high school students and is centered on seven virtues of character.Within the workbook you will find an interactive lesson for each of the seven virtues of character with questions and activities relating to life lessons found in the biography of Columbine High School shooting victim, rachel Scott.The guide correlates with the Character In Motion! Student Workbook and draws from Rachel's Challenge: A Columbine Legacy.

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