Over 200 million people currently live abroad; more than 50 million are temporary residents, intending to return to their country of origin. Misunderstood explores the impact international life can have on the children of such families - while they live overseas, when they return, and as they mature into adults. Similarities in their shared experiences (regardless of the different countries in which they have lived) create a safe space of comfort and understanding. Tanya Crossman introduces thi...
AUTHOR(s): Crossman, Tanya
PUBLISHER: Summertime Publishing ISBN: 978-1-909193-85-7
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Vechi Mutum, National Outreach Coordinator for Tree House Recovery, describes how addiction took his life down to a very dark place, leaving him homeless and broken. He thought he could still call his mom for money and help when he needed it. When she said no, and set firm boundaries, he realized what he needed to do: seek professional help. If his mom kept helping him, it would have made him just a little bit more comfortable in his addiction, enough to keep him going. He attributes his succes...
AUTHOR(s): Mutum, Vechi
SOURCE: YouTube
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Moving is one of the most stressful life events for kids, but this award-winning book will help make it less hectic and more exciting. "My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move" guides kids from worry to wonder and fear to new friends. This one-of-a-kind workbook walks kids step by step through the entire moving process, including understanding change, strategies for managing emotions, ways to say goodbye, taking part in a new adventure, tips for making new friends, and more. The charming illust...
AUTHOR(s): Woodring Ph. D., Lori Attanasio
PUBLISHER: Child's View Press ISBN: 978-0-615-87942-0
SOURCE: Amazon
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Culture influences every aspect of our lives. Usually we are not aware of it. We focus on improving intercultural interactions and developing interculturally intelligent organizations.
n-Culture is a network of practitioners who want to equip the Faith-Based Community with Inter-Cultural Intelligence . Our members are from various backgrounds, and they are spread out all over the world. We bring many years of intercultural experience, work, living and training to the table. Thr...
AUTHOR(s): n-culture
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A new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a direct link between screen time and mental health. Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss tips for parents who want to decrease their teens' cell phone usage and how screen time affects important sleep habits.
By: Lisa Damour
AUTHOR(s): Damour, Lisa
SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com
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