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This book is for anyone who works with children or cares about their future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing on years of experience with children and families as an educational psychologist, the author addresses some of the most essential skills that children need in a complex world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book includes practical insights and actionable strategies\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ethat any parent will appreciate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaise Capable Kid\u003c\/em\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers focus and self-control, empathy and self-care, and much more.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a parent, educator, or mentor, this book gives you the tools to help children develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience they need to succeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Books Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":52185040224440,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital","offer_id":52185040257208,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/6388\/6695\/files\/Capable-Kids-Cover.jpg?v=1751138908"},{"product_id":"raise-creative-kids-a-parent-s-guide-to-imagination-confidence-and-problem-solving","title":"Raise Creative Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Imagination, Confidence, and Problem Solving","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aju\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":19y\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aHl\" id=\"avWBGd-130\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1er\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":1ch\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL msg-2348347812521539641\" id=\":196\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-133\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eWhat if creativity isn’t something children either have or don’t have—but something that grows and flourishes depending on the conditions around them?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt; font-family: Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eToday’s children are growing up in a world of pressure, speed, comparison, and constant evaluation. 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They want their children to succeed in school and in life, but not at the cost of joy, courage, or original thinking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt; font-family: Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eRaise Creative Kids is written for thoughtful parents who want to raise whole humans—not just high performers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt; font-family: Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eDrawing on decades of experience in psychology, education, and child development, James Carroll offers a calm, evidence-informed guide to understanding creativity as a way of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world. 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