Restorative Justice Pocketbook

Margaret Thorsborne and David Vinegrad

Schools that have adopted the ancient principles of restorative justice in their approach to behaviour management report better relationships with young people, greater engagement...

in learning and a greater development of social and emotional competence among learners.

No surprise, then, that interest in restorative practices is growing. Its all about relationships. Wrongdoing is viewed through a relational lens. All those responsible for and affected by the behaviour are involved in solving the problem. Working in conference with a teacher/facilitator, participants come to understand the harm done to people and relationships. Accepting that such harm creates obligations and liabilities, they then focus on repairing the damage and putting things right.

Expert practitioners Margaret and David provide a thorough grounding in restorative practice, with worked examples and easy-to-follow teacher scripts to get you started. If RJ is new to you, you’ll be a convert in no time!

Restorative Justice Pocketbook

Running With Scissors

Augusten Burroughs

This is the true story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of Anne Sexton) gave him away to be raised by her psychiatrist, a dead ringer for Santa and a lunatic in the bargain.

Suddenly, at age twelve, Augusten Burroughs found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian in perfect squalor. The doctor’s bizarre family, a few patients, and a pedophile living in the backyard shed completed the tableau. Here, there were no rules; there was no school. The Christmas tree stayed up until summer, and Valium was eaten like Pez. And when things got dull, there was always the vintage electroshock-therapy machine under the stairs…

Running With Scissors

Saving Our Children From Our Chaotic World

Maggie Dent

Silence and stillness does have a magic to it. It doesn't matter where you find it in your home, your workplace or your classroom.

However in our fast-paced world it is getting harder and harder to find. In this book, Maggie Dent explores the cognitive and emotional benefits of silence and stillness, demonstrating how crucial it is for children as well as adults, and details methods for creating it in your home or classroom.

Saving Our Children From Our Chaotic World

School, Friends and Family

Wendy Lawson

Solving the Mystery of a Particular Dilemma - Book 1

Jessie, our heroine, is an autistic youngster who learns to cope with the challenges of change, changes to family through the birth of her sister, her fathers illness, home life and school.

School, Friends and Family

Secret Boys’ Business

Rose Stewart, Fay Angelo & Heather Anderson

Here is a book to help boys understand the changes they go through when reaching puberty.

‘Secret Boys’ Business’ assists boys to understand the changes that occur in their bodies during puberty and beyond.

This book aims to:
– Present a simple brief account of changes boys experience at puberty.
– Celebrate changes to the male body.
– Dispel myths, legends and fears by presenting accurate information in a colourful, friendly format.
– Promote comfortable discussion.
– Enhance confidence and self-esteem of boys.
– Provide hints for parents, teachers and carers.

This 2nd edition includes details about the physical and emotional changes of puberty. It will give boys a greater understanding and deeper knowledge about puberty and sexuality. Information is presented in a sensitive but open manner. It has simple language and fun illustrations which boys will enjoy.

Secret Boys’ Business

Secret Girls’ Business

Heather Anderson, Fay Angelo & Rose Stewart

Here is a book to help young girls understand the changes they go through when reaching puberty.

An increasing number of girls are reaching puberty as young as eight years of age. ‘Secret Girls’ Business’ will enable girls, and the important adults in their lives, to make this transition with joy and pride.

This book aims to:
– Present a simple brief account of puberty as part of a girls’ life journey.
– Celebrate changes to the female body.
– Dispel myths, legends and fears by presenting accurate information in a colourful, child friendly format.
– Promote comfortable discussion.
– Enhance confidence and self-esteem of young girls.
– Provide hints for parents, teachers and carers with special hints for Dads.

Secret Girls’ Business

Secret squirrel business – A guide to mental health recovery

Jenny Middlemiss

A practical and empowering book for people with enduring mental illness.

Readers who want to take charge of their own health and recovery will find in it the tools to help them heal, and to create the road to the heart of their intrinsically healthy self.

Secret squirrel business – A guide to mental health recovery

See You Later Procrastinator!

Pamela Espeland & Elizabeth Verdick

Kids today are notorious for putting things off - it's easy for homework and chores to take a backseat to playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching television, or surfing online.

Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach kids how to get motivated, stay motivated, and get things done. Kids learn 12 reasons why people procrastinate and 12 Procrastination Busters that can help; 20 ways to kiss procrastination good-bye; tips for avoiding setbacks like the dreaded Domino Effect; and Mighty Motivators and Fun Rewards to keep them on track. gives kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.

See You Later Procrastinator!

Seeing Red

Jennifer Simmonds

Anger is a natural human emotion, but if it isn't managed properly its effects can be devastating.

Seeing Red is a curriculum designed to help elementary and middle-school aged students better understand their anger so they can make healthy and successful choices and build strong relationships. This completely revised and updated edition includes a comprehensive anti-bullying component, complete with cutting-edge material specific to cyber-bullying and social media.

Seeing Red

Sharing

Jenny Feely

Have fun learning how to get along with others by helping your friends and family, listening to what they have to say, sharing your toys and taking turns.

Sharing

Should I or Shouldn’t I?

Dominque Baudry

Middle and High School edition. Perfect therapy tool for SLPs, Special and regular education teachers, Behaviour therapists, Psychologists, counsellors, MFTs. Adaptable for use by parents.

Should I or Shouldn’t I?

Shutting The Chooks In

Libby Gleeson

Night is approaching and it is time for the chooks to be penned. But one is missing. Will the boy be able to find it and then return home before dark?

Shutting The Chooks In