Selected Reading
School Leaders Academy - Resources for Parent Formation
The Anxious GenerationGreat information in here- read it first for yourself and see what you can glean from it. Use as needed with teachers and parents. This book has data to back up all of the claims of how technology is hurting children with great chapters for teachers and parents.
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BAD THERAPY: WHY KIDS AREN’T GROWING UP
School leaders should read this and pass along as you see fit. It’s a shocking book and can help shape the proper culture around responding to the mental health crisis.
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CHILDREN AND PARENTS
Published over 60 years ago, this text includes timeless lessons based on sound principles for raising children in the faith. Highly specific topics break down into chapters to provide practical wisdom on parenting from Bishop Fulton Sheen.
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THE COLLAPSE OF PARENTING
A great resource for parents and teachers! An excellent book from a family doctor’s perspective, direct and to the point with great suggestions.
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Defending Boyhood
Excellent resource for parents and teachers, particularly when dealing with boys. This is an easy to read book, especially for teachers and parents who are looking for ways to engage boys so they are not always in trouble.
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THE GIFT OF FAILURE
A great resource for teachers and parents- plenty of opportunities for great discussion in this book! Written by a teacher, this book shares real world examples and is truly worth the read- both educators and parents will relate to this book!
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GLOW KIDS
A must read for teachers and parents. This book will change the way you approach screens with children! It is backed by science and every educator and parent should read it.
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HOLD ON TO YOUR KIDS
A great resource for parents. Offers excellent information on the importance of parenting in an easy to read fashion- very pertinent today!
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PARENTING IN A TECH WORLD
Great resource for parents. This is an easy to read book with simple suggestions for parents who are struggling with the issue of screens in their family. There are excellent ideas for parents to use here.
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RAISING UPRIGHT KIDS IN AN UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD
Great resource for parents in Catholic schools. This book gives practical tips for parents to combat the cultural attacks that are assaulting their parenthood
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RENEWING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
This ICLE book is a collections of articles and stories that provide a case for what our schools are all doing in renewal. It can show parents why to be supportive of your school and the broader renewal.
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THE VANISHING AMERICAN ADULT
A great resource for parents and teachers. An easy to read book that offers practical suggestions and real life examples. A lot of information in here could help form parents by way of summarizing in newsletters, sharing sections, etc.
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