Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive

10 proven practices to help children thrive

In a world that seems to grow more unpredictable and challenging by the day, how can we increase learning and joy for children while offering them much-needed support?

Uncertainty and disruption have created a youth mental health crisis that requires all hands on deck. This urgently needed guidebook offers comprehensive and scientifically-grounded methods you can use to support young people’s well-being, no matter what obstacles they face. Written by an expert with decades of experience in education, youth development, and social work, this timely and timeless resource includes:

• 10 practices that can prevent and address mental health challenges and enable young people to thrive
• Strategies for taking care of kids while also taking care of yourself
• Information on the most pressing issues youth face, from nurturing healthy relationships to building community and belonging
• Key takeaways and reflection questions for individual use and group discussion as well as "Try Now" sections with tips and tools that can be used immediately

Providing essential information, practical advice, stories, and time-tested strategies to help kids live and learn, Whole Child, Whole Life is required reading for anyone who is working with, caring for, or raising young people.

Stephanie Malia Krauss is an educator, social worker, and sought-after speaker who has dedicated her career to helping young people thrive now and in the future. As the founder of First Quarter Strategies, she collaborates with national organizations, philanthropies, universities, and government agencies to develop strategies that support children and their families.

Krauss is the author of the bestselling book, Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive and Making It: What Today′s Kids Need for Tomorrow′s World. Her work has been featured on NPR, PBS NewsHour, and US News. She holds graduate degrees in education and social work and various national leadership roles. You can find Stephanie at www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com.

Manuel Herrera is a seasoned professional known for his exceptional skills as a visual thinker, sketchnoter, designer, and educator. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Manuel has honed his passion for education, sketching, and creativity to craft engaging workshops and design talks that unlock the inner creative potential in everyone. His events are carefully curated with play and process at their core, fostering a conducive environment for participants to develop confidence and practice routines centered around critical thinking and creativity.

Having garnered international recognition for his expertise, Manuel has been featured as a distinguished speaker at renowned events worldwide, including SXSW, ISTE, FETC, and The International Sketchnote Camp. He has also established successful collaborations with book publishers, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and private companies, lending his artistic prowess to design captivating illustrations and graphics.

Throughout his career, Manuel Herrera has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his craft and has made a lasting impact in the field of visual thinking, sketchnoting, design, and education. His unwavering passion and dedication to his craft continue to inspire others and propel the realm of creativity to new heights.