Ready or not : preparing our kids to thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing world
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New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020].
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First edition.
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Rapid City Public Library - Family & Relationships - Adult
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Published
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020].
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Book
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First edition.
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xiv, 273 pages ; 24 cm
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-262) and index.
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"[This book] explores how today's parenting techniques and our myopic education system are failing to prepare children for their certain-to-be-uncertain futures -- and how we can reverse course to ensure their lasting adaptability, resilience, health, and happiness" -- From book jacket flap.
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Increasingly, the world we know has become disturbing, unfamiliar, and even threatening. In the wake of uncertainty and rapid change, adults are doubling-down on the pressure-filled parenting style that pushes children to excel. Yet these daunting expectations, combined with the stress parents feel and unwittingly project onto their children, are leading to a generation of young people who are overwhelmed, exhausted, distressed--and unprepared for the future that awaits them. While these damaging effects are known, the world into which these children are coming of age is not. And continuing to focus primarily on grades and performance are leaving kids more ill-prepared than ever to navigate the challenges to come. But there is hope. Using the latest developments in neuroscience and epigenetics (the intersection of genetics and environment), as well as extensive research gleaned from captains of industry, entrepreneurs, military leaders, scientists, academics, and futurists, Levine identifies the skills that children need to succeed in a tumultuous future: adaptability, mental agility, curiosity, collaboration, tolerance for failure, resilience, and optimism. Most important, Levine offers day-to-day solutions parents can use to raise kids who are prepared, enthusiastic, and ready to face an unknown future with confidence and optimism.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Levine, M. (2020). Ready or not: preparing our kids to thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing world (First edition.). Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Levine, Madeline. 2020. Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Levine, Madeline. Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Levine, Madeline. Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World First edition., Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.

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