Bøger af Colleen Doyle Bryant

Real life wisdom for teens as they venture into independence.Today's teens don't want to be talked down to with impractical or self-righteous lectures. Studies show they want real advice they can use to figure out who they want to be and how they want to engage with the world. They want to know how to be successful in setting goals and making choices for their lives as adults.Truth Be Told Quotes presents real life wisdom teens need, in a compassionate truth-telling tone. With a touch of humor, teens learn about creating their own opportunities and managing the ups and downs of life. The quotes and teaching resources help teens explore essential high school social emotional lessons like connecting choices and consequences, managing emotions, resolving conflict, and gaining self-awareness.Teens are used to Instagram, memes, and other visual formats for learning and for sharing about their life. Each Truth Be Told Quote is presented in a visual format, on a beautiful photo from nature, that encourages emotional connection and self-reflection.Truth be Told is supported by a free resources catalog that includes a range of activities from worksheets and videos, to mindfulness coloring pages.

What happened to common decency? And how do we move forward toward cooperation and kindness?Take a quick scan of the headlines and... wow. From disrespect to deception, it's easy to question whether indecency has taken root in society. Rooted in Decency offers insights from a range of sources-from Aristotle to today's thought leaders, from happiness research to neuroscience-that paint a thought-provoking picture about how we got here and how today's culture may be affecting the way you think and feel in unexpected ways. Discover a path for each of us-and all of us-to move out of this divisive period.Insights to change the conversationShort, conversational chapters deliver "a-ha" moments that you can use right now to change the tone of the debate. Get in on discussions like:Why self-respect makes people happier than self-esteemHow to talk to people you don't agree with (in a way that they'll listen)How some people misuse respect to justify disrespectHow a culture of personal responsibility is the secret to better mental health and less tribalismClarify your moral compassRooted in Decency reveals four core values that are the foundation for personal happiness, strong teams, and positive societies. Using an innovative approach, you can clarify your own moral compass and see how it can guide you through these contentious times.Great for book clubs, teams, leadersWith built-in journaling pages, each short chapter offers ideas and exercises that can help us see each other and the issues in a more productive way. No matter which side of a debate you're on, learn tips for understanding other perspectives and knowing how to communicate so that other people can understand what you value.Reviewers agree, Rooted in Decency is the book we need right now!

A warm, engaging story about honesty and growing from mistakes.When a boy sneaks off to play with a toy mom told him not to, he's surprised to learn, "Oh no, I have a conscience!" A wise, old tree steps in to help the boy learn that being honest is about more than not telling lies. Sneaking around because you know something is wrong is a kind of dishonesty too, and it doesn't feel good on the inside."A conscience is that voice in your head and feeling in your heart that tells you if something is right or wrong, even when no one is looking."With heartwarming wisdom, the tree shows the boy how to make honest choices and to grow from his mistakes. The story teaches children how to listen to their conscience so they can feel the true reward of making good choices-that feeling of pride for having done the right thing, even when it's hard.Find free printable activities that work with the story and build on the lessons on honesty, conscience, and growth mindset at TalkingTreeBooks.com .Be Proud is Book 1 in the Talking with Trees Series of values books for kids. Written for grades K-4, Talking with Trees books and teaching resources engage children emotionally, helping them learn how to use their hearts and minds to guide them toward building good character traits. Talking with Trees books teach social emotional skills through lessons around honesty, respect, responsibility, and empathy.

A story about treating friends with respect and kindness, even when feelings are hurt.Hurt feelings are no fun-so when a girl feels her friend wasn't nice, all she can think to do is to hurt her friend in return. Little does the girl know, she's leaning on a wise, old tree who has seen this sort of hurtful cycle before. Elm tree is ready to lend some gentle wisdom and help the girl find a more kind and respectful way to work out her friendship troubles. Follow the story through a few surprises and chuckles as the girl learns lessons on respect, empathy, and how to persevere through a difficult moment. In the end, children see how good it feels to treat others as you'd like to be treated.Find free printable activities that work with the story and build on the lessons on respect, friendship, and perseverance at TalkingTreeBooks.com .Be Bigger is Book 2 in the Talking with Trees Series of values books for kids. Written for grades K-4, Talking with Trees books and teaching resources engage children emotionally, helping them learn how to use their hearts and minds to guide them toward building good character traits. Talking with Trees books teach social emotional skills through lessons around honesty, respect, responsibility, and empathy.

A story that teaches kids to think before they act.As he gets ready to jump from a high branch, rustling leaves and a warm voice help this adventurous boy to think before he leaps. Before long, he learns how asking "What if?" (and thinking through consequences) can keep him from all sorts of trouble. "If you'll hurt yourself, hurt someone else, or make your momma mad, you might need to change your action."What if? is based on real situations kids face while growing up, so children can relate the story to their own lives, while they pick up some lessons about responsibility and respect. The kindly mulberry tree helps children develop the self-awareness and social emotional skills they need to make good choices.Find free printable activities that work with the story and build on the lessons on responsibility, respect, and empathy at TalkingTreeBooks.com .What If? is Book 3 in the Talking with Trees Series of values books for kids. Written for grades K-4, Talking with Trees books and teaching resources engage children emotionally, helping them learn how to use their hearts and minds to guide them toward building good character traits. Talking with Trees books teach social emotional skills through lessons around honesty, respect, responsibility, and empathy.