Informative, artful, and fun, When Good Kids Go Bad: Effective Solutions for Problem Behaviors takes readers inside the minds of our troubled kids and teens. Whether they are mildly irritating or well out of control, readers will leave armed with a broad range of proven techniques to curb negative behaviors and encourage positive ones. Therapists, parents, teachers, and all professionals interacting with these kids will have their questions answered and be given clear instructions on how to begin the road to behavioral and emotional change. Interventions are detailed for use in the home, the classroom, and/or the therapy office so that all adults can begin to march in stride and provide the structure needed to facilitate maximum growth. From the diagnostic process to medication interventions, no stone is left unturned.

You may have an amazing program and be well connected to your students, but that doesn't always guarantee a problem-free ministry. Whether it's the guy in the back of the room who's always causing trouble, or the girl in the corner with a look of indifference, disruptive and apathetic students can hinder the effectiveness of your ministry. But you don't have to let discipline problems drive you out of youth ministry (or out of your mind!). In this practical book, youth ministry veteran Les Christie will help you take a positive approach to discipline when it becomes necessary. When Church Kids Go Bad will: reveal the reasons behind problem behavior and show you how to take a positive approach to discipline teach you how to use rules and consequences effectively help you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in discipline situations (and improve your areas of weakness) give you dozens of specific, practical, helpful ideas you can use immediately with your students In addition to addressing the issues that are common to any youth ministry setting, Les will also give special attention to issues that present even more challenge, such as alcoholism and vandalism, students with learning differences, and teens with attention deficit disorders. After reading this book, you'll feel confident in your ability to use discipline as a tool to keep your group from disintegrating into chaos and frustration, and you'll be equipped to prevent future problems from popping up.

Advice for parents interested in nutrition strategies for enhanced health and less dependence on medications for special-needs children. This expert and practical guide advises parents of special-needs children on how to maximize the impact of nutrition in order to lessen the need for pharmaceuticals. Informed by the latest research and the author's thriving nutrition-for-kids practice, it presents condition- specific information on how to harness the power of specific foods, ingredients, and nutritional supplements to help special needs kids enjoy improved health, growth, functional ability, and well being. Suitable for children with ADHD, asthma, allergies, chronic inflammatory conditions, autism, learning disabilities, mood concerns, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodevelopmental problems. A non-invasive and holistic approach that complements existing therapies, this book aims to help each child reach his or her full potential.

The Breakfast Club meets The Grudge in this sexy, dark comedy-thriller! Six prep school kids from Crestview Academy, home to the spoiled offspring of society's elite, find themselves stuck in detention on a frightfully dark and stormy Saturday afternoon. During their 8 hour incarceration, each of the six kids falls victim to a horrible "accident" until only one of them remains. As each of these spoiled rich kids bites the dust, the story takes on a series of humorous and frantic twists and turns. Is one of the kids secretly evening the school's social playing field? Or have the ghosts of prestigious Crestview Academy finally come to punish the school's worst (and seemingly untouchable) brats? One thing is for sure...Daddy's money can't save them now. (The live action Feature Film based on the best selling indie comic book series/graphic novel of the same name is due to hit theaters the end of 2012. Summary written by Barry "Bazz" Wernick and Matthew Spradlin

Our elite group of students serving detention on this stormy Saturday at CrestView Academy have quickly dropped in numbers. As the last few remaining kids reveal secrets past and present, they attempt to escape the ghoulish apparition they've conjured from the underworld. And when the 'outsider' comes up with a plan to escape their fancy new library, the question is raised: Is this recently released juvenile delinquent a friend...or a deadly foe? Maybe the ghosts which supposedly haunt this prestigious school aren't responsible for today's 8-hour bloodbath after all?

When Milton and Marlo Fauster die in a marshmallow-bear explosion, they get sent straight to Heck, an otherworldly reform school. Milton can understand why his kleptomaniac sister is here, but Milton is—or was—a model citizen. Has a mistake been made? Not according to Bea “Elsa” Bubb, the Principal of Darkness. She doesn’t make mistakes. She personally sees to it that Heck—whether it be home ec class with Lizzie Borden, ethics with Richard Nixon, or gym with Blackbeard the pirate—is especially, well, heckish for the Fausters. Will Milton and Marlo find a way to escape? Or are they stuck here for all eternity, or until they turn eighteen, whichever comes first? ★ “The author’ umpteen clever allusions . . . make this book truly sparkle.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred

This charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how cars, bicycles, rockets, and other modes of transportation work. Full color.

The Gokids Series Set is a complete pre-school kit for learners between 3-5 years of age. The series is based on the aspects of ‘Learning by Doing’ and ‘Learning through Play’. This series advocates that ‘Interest is the driving force for learning’ and that ‘Play is a happy learning experience’. All books in this series are age appropriate and well-graded.

When God calls, it's time to go! The Go Bible is bursting with fun and engaging content to help kids explore God's Word and go share it with others. Paired with the accurate, easy-to-read NLT translation, this kids' Bible plants seeds of faith and share the life-changing love of God with kids through over 600 features centered on the theme of transformation. Key Benefits of the Go Bible Easy to Understand The NLT's accurate and accessible Bible text uses familiar words that speak to the hearts and minds of readers without having to process technical biblical language. Perfect for readers age 7+. Big Font Size and Colored Text The Go Bible is the full Bible formatted with a 9.5-point font size and a two-column format. Chapter numbers are red and verse numbers are blue, making them easy for children to find. Perfect for reading alone or out loud with an adult. Emphasizes the Theme of Transformation The message of the Bible has transformative effects on the lives of believers. That's why every feature in the Go Bible emphasizes how God's power transforms the lives of people in the Bible, and our lives today. Packed with More than 600 Features Connecting Bible Truths to Everyday Life Includes several features tying Bible truth to modern-day life Go Bible features include: Complete text of the trustworthy, clear, and accurate New Living Translation (NLT) Know, Grow, and Go--Read mini devotions that teach kids to know God's Word, grow their faith, and go share it with others. Key Verse Challenge--Engage with fun activities to help kids memorize scripture. Factoids--Learn interesting facts about life in Bible times. True Tales of Transformed People--Enjoy snapshots of people whose lives were forever changed by God. Choose to Change--Apply Bible knowledge to modern-day problems. 20 Key Moments--This children's Bible contains info-packed illustrations of the tabernacle, ark, Egyptian plagues and more! 32 Special Pages--Explore big Bible ideas with full-color illustrations Book Introductions--Includes a Seek-and-Find guide, chronological timeline, and a big picture view of why the book matters in God's story 8 Kid-Friendly Maps--Discover colorful maps with travel routes, kingdom borders, and animal populations. 9.5-point font For readers familiar with Ken Taylor's best-selling A Child's First Bible, the Go Bible is the perfect next step to deepening their understanding of God's story.