Most Popular Books by Barbara Coloroso

Featuring a new Introduction by bestselling author Barbara Coloroso, this parenting classic is set to teach a new generation of parents the importance of treating kids with dignity and respect. Rejecting the "quick fix" solutions of punishment and reward, Barbara uses everyday family situations--from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion--to demonstrate sound strategies for giving children the inner discipline and self-confidence that will help them become responsible, resourceful, resilient, and compassionate adults.

Drawing on her decades of work with troubled youth and conflict resolution, bestselling parenting educator Coloroso offers a groundbreaking guide to an escalating problem of school violence.

An international bestseller, Barbara Coloroso’s groundbreaking and trusted guide on bullying—including cyberbullying—arms parents and teachers with real solutions for a problem that affects almost all school age kids. “An extremely helpful book that both parents and teachers can use to deal with bullying.”—Publishers Weekly First published over a decade ago, The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander quickly became the definitive guide to bullying prevention and intervention, providing real solutions for a problem that affects young people all over the world. Now, in this thoroughly updated and expanded book, Coloroso helps you recognize the characteristic triad of bullying: the bully who perpetrates the harm; the bullied, who is the target (and who may become a bully); and the not-so-innocent bystanders—peers or siblings who either watch, participate in the bullying or look away, and adults who see bullying as “teasing,” not tormenting, and as “boys will be boys” or as “ girl drama,” not the predatory aggression that it is. In this book you will learn: What bullying is and what it isn’t The four ways and three means of bullying Technology resources and solutions to deal effectively with both online and offline bullying Seven steps to hold accountable and reform someone who bullies Four abilities that protect young people from succumbing to a bully How young people can stand up, speak out, and take responsibility Drawing on her decades of work with troubled youth and her wide experience with conflict resolution and restorative justice, Barbara Coloroso offers practical and compassionate solutions and gives parents, caregivers, educators and—most of all—young people the tools to break this cycle of violence.

The groundbreaking #1 national bestseller from Barbara Coloroso, one of the world''s most trusted parenting educators. First published over a decade ago, The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander quickly became the definitive guide to bullying prevention and intervention, providing real solutions for a problem that affects young people all over the world. Now, in this thoroughly updated and expanded book, Coloroso helps you recognize the characteristic triad of bullying: the bully who perpetrates the harm; the bullied, who is the target (and who may become a bully); and the not-so-innocent bystanders—peers or siblings who either watch, participate in the bullying or look away, and adults who see bullying as “teasing,” not tormenting, and as “boys will be boys” or as “ girl drama,” not the predatory aggression that it is. In this book you will learn: What bullying is and what it isn’t The four ways and three means of bullying Technology resources and solutions to deal effectively with both online and offline bullying Differences and similarities between boys and girls who bully Differences between telling and tattling, reporting and ratting; teasing and taunting; flirting and sexual bullying How to read the subtle cues and clues that a young person is being bullied What not to do and what you can do to help the one who is bullied Seven steps to hold accountable and reform someone who bullies Four abilities that protect young people from succumbing to a bully Why zero-tolerance policies can equal zero thinking Why contempt, not anger, drives bullying, and how to confront this in bullies—and in our culture How young people can become a potent force as active witnesses—standing up for their peers, speaking out against cruelty and taking responsibility for what happens among themselves Drawing on her decades of work with troubled youth and her wide experience with conflict resolution and restorative justice, Barbara Coloroso offers practical and compassionate solutions and gives parents, caregivers, educators and—most of all—young people the tools to break this cycle of violence.

In this companion to her bestselling Kids are Worth It!, parenting educator Barbara Coloroso shows how parents can help children find a way through grief and sorrow during the difficult times of death, illness, divorce, and other upheavals. She offers concrete, compassionate ideas for supporting children as they navigate the emotional ups and downs that accompany loss, assisting them in developing their own constructive ways of responding to what life hands them. At the heart of her approach is what she calls the T.A.0. of Family -- Time, Affection, and Optimism -- coupled with her deep understanding of how people move through grief. Barbara Coloroso''s clear answers to difficult questions are enriched by uplifting humor and insightful anecdotes from her own experiences as a Franciscan nun, mother of three, and her thirty years as a parenting educator. With this Guide in hand, parents can feel assured that they are responding with wisdom and love when children need them most.

The parenting classic, now revised with new chapters, checklists, and information about today''s most pressing issues regarding our children This bestselling guide rejects "quick-fix" solutions and focuses on helping kids develop their own self-discipline by owning up to their mistakes, thinking through solutions, and correcting their misdeeds while leaving their dignity intact. Barbara Coloroso shows these principles in action through dozens of examples -- from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion; from common misbehaviors to substance abuse and antisocial behavior. She also explains how to parent strong-willed children, effective alternatives to time-outs, bribes, and threats, and how to help kids resolve disputes and serious injustices such as bullying. Filled with practical suggestions for handling the ordinary and extraordinary tribulations of growing up, kids are worth it! helps you help your children grow into responsible, resilient, resourceful adults -- not because you tell them to, but because they want to.

From best-selling author Barbara Coloroso comes a timely and essential book about genocide. Through an examination of three clearly defined genocides — the Armenian and Rwandan genocides, and the European Holocaust — Coloroso deconstructs the causes and consequences, both to its immediate victims and to the fabric of the world at large, and proposes the conditions that must exist in order to eradicate this evil from the world. Coloroso is well known for her best-selling books that explore why children bully. In Extraordinary Evil she builds upon that research to explain why the impulse to bully is mirrored by the act of genocide. By linking the psychology of the bully to the motivation that leads a community to murder, Coloroso provides devastating and vital insight into why people kill their neighbors. Based on the author''s 15 years of research and extensive travel, Extraordinary Evil is an urgently needed work in an age when acts of genocide seem to occur more frequently and are in the public''s consciousness more than ever before.

“If we are to raise kids who can think and act ethically, we don’t begin with the thinking or the acting. We begin with caring.” —Barbara Coloroso In her now-classic kids are worth it! , Barbara Coloroso offered solid advice and practical parenting techniques that above all preserved the dignity of both parent and child. Coloroso’s underlying parenting vision ascribes to parents the responsibility to teach the next generation how to think, not just what to think, so that they may grow into the best people they can be. Now, in this groundbreaking new book—a natural extension and a profound deepening of her original vision—Coloroso shows parents how to nurture their children’s ethical lives, from preschool through adolescence. There can be no more necessary book for our times. We live in a world where children are so often given the message that the ends justify the means; where harmful, even violent behavior—in families, in communities, and around the world—goes unnoticed, unmitigated, and often unrepented; where children’s ethical education can come from a T-shirt slogan or bumper sticker, an Internet site, or the evening news; where rigid moral absolutism or moral relativism has replaced true ethical thinking. In a world such as ours, Just Because It’s Not Wrong Doesn’t Make It Right is an essential tool. Beginning with the idea that it is in us to care that we are born with an innate capacity for compassion and caring, Coloroso shows parents how to nurture and guide children’s ethical lives from toddlerhood through the teen years using everyday situations at home, at school, in social settings, and in the world at large. Rich in advice and anecdotes, Just Because It’s Not Wrong Doesn’t Make It Right offers no less than an ethical vision, one rooted in deep caring, by which we and succeeding generations may not only live, but thrive.

In this book, Barbara Coloroso helps parents navigate family waters when they get turbulent. What do we tell our children when their grandfather or mother or sibling dies? How do we handle a serious illness or disability that affects the whole family? How do we break the news of a divorce? And how do we make room for our children''s feelings and needs when we are struggling with our own grief? Barbara Coloroso gives clear answers to difficult questions and illustrates her messages with anecdotes and humour.

Based on the groundbreaking #1 national bestseller, The Bully, the Bullied and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander, this book from author Barbara Coloroso arms parents and teachers with the information they need to understand and combat online bullying—an increasingly prevalent among children and teens. You will learn: The four ways and three means of bullying Technology-based tools that kids use to target one another Ways that the Internet, social media, and devices are being used by bullies Terms and slang related to cyberbullying How to become more informed about your child’s online life Strategies and tools to stop cyber abuse Drawing on her decades of work with troubled youth and her wide experience with conflict resolution and restorative justice, Barbara Coloroso offers practical and compassionate solutions and gives parents, caregivers, educators, and—most of all—young people the tools to break this cycle of violence.

In this quick reference guide, anti-bullying authority Barbara Coloroso analyzes the characteristics and motivations behind bullying and discusses ways teachers can not only stop and report bullying but also prevent it and help students step into new roles and behaviors. Addressing and Preventing Classroom Bullying covers - 4 markers to identify bullying - 14 warning signs - 10 do''s and don''ts to interact with bullied students - 6 steps to report bullying - 6 tips to rewrite the script This guide provides practical tips and advice teachers can use to help their students, inform parents, and make their classroom a safe environment for all. 25-pack of 8.5" x 11" 3-panel foldout guide (6 pages), laminated for extra durability and 3-hole-punched for binder storage.

"Parenting Wit & Wisdom" is a wonderful introduction to the unique philosophy of parenting educator and internationally bestselling author Barbara Coloroso. This companion to her full-length books "kids are worth it " and "Parenting through Crisis" takes the wit wisdom of each and combines them into a portable treasure of quick tips and solid advice on both the basics of parenting and helping kids in times of loss, grief, and change.

First published in Canada in1999 as ''Parenting with wit and wisdom in times of chaos and loss''. Provides advice for parents about helping children through sad and upsetting times, for example a death in the family, acute and chronic illness, disability and divorce. Discusses issues of reconciliation, restitution, resolution in relation to problems within society. Includes an index and a list of resources. The author''s other publications include ''Kids are Worth It''.

"If we are to raise kids who can think and act ethically, we don''t begin with the thinking or the acting. We begin with "caring."" --Barbara Coloroso In her now-classic "kids are worth it ," Barbara Coloroso offered solid advice and practical parenting techniques that above all preserved the dignity of both parent and child. Coloroso''s underlying parenting vision ascribes to parents the responsibility to teach the next generation "how" to think, not just "what" to think, so that they may grow into the best people they can be. Now, in this groundbreaking new book--a natural extension and a profound deepening of her original vision--Coloroso shows parents how to nurture their children''s ethical lives, from preschool through adolescence. There can be no more necessary book for our times. We live in a world where children are so often given the message that the ends justify the means; where harmful, even violent behavior--in families, in communities, and around the world--goes unnoticed, unmitigated, and often unrepented; where children''s ethical education can come from a T-shirt slogan or bumper sticker, an Internet site, or the evening news; where rigid moral absolutism or moral relativism has replaced true ethical thinking. In a world such as ours, "Just Because It''s Not Wrong Doesn''t Make It Right" is an essential tool. Beginning with the idea that it is in us to care that we are born with an innate capacity for compassion and caring, Coloroso shows parents how to nurture and guide children''s ethical lives from toddlerhood through the teen years using everyday situations at home, at school, in social settings, and in the world at large. Rich in advice and anecdotes, "Just Because It''s Not Wrong Doesn''t Make It Right" offers no less than an ethical vision, one rooted in deep caring, by which we and succeeding generations may not only live, but thrive.

"A guide for parents and educators, this book offers advice on recognizing bullying behaviors while making suggestions on how to appropriately discipline bullies, protect children, and formulate constructive school and community practices." --

La preocupación por la educación de los hijos ha crecido exponencialmente en los últimos años, máxime cuando se ha comprobado, en sociedades avanzadas como la norteamericana, la ineficacia de ciertos métodos pedagógicos, sobre todo el conductista, que no ha servido más que para ahondar en la competitividad y en la carencia de empatía de los jóvenes que saltan al ruedo de lo social con un preocupante déficit de solidaridad, y que además desarrollan experiencias interiores marcadas por la ansiedad y la soledad. Mostrar la gravedad del fenómeno, tanto en el aspecto social como en el psicológico, ha sido lo que ha llevado a Barbara Coloroso a dedicar prácticamente toda su vida a recorrer el mundo proclamando una propuesta diferente: educar a seres humanos misericordiosos, capaces de compartir con generosidad, solidarios, responsables y decididos luchadores contra la injusticia. Lo realmente cautivador de este libro que ahora pone en nuestra lengua Ediciones Cristiandad, es que Coloroso maneja un método propio muy consolidado, ajeno por completo a las proclamas teóricas, y fundamentado en una larguísima experiencia en muy diversos contextos socioculturales, a lo que se une, desde luego, su experiencia concreta como madre de tres hijos y abuela de dos nietos. Con un estilo transparente y preciso, la autora nos hace ver que las herramientas que hemos heredado y que se encuentran, querámoslo o no, en nuestra "caja mental" no nos van a servir para el gran reto que tenemos por delante, que no es otro que el de educar hijos capaces de hacer un mundo más humano, más justo y más feliz. Partiendo de un escrupuloso respeto a la identidad y las capacidades del niño, Barbara Coloroso nos muestra una metodología comprensiva y radical orientada a reforzar la dignidad y la libertad, la responsabilidad y el empoderamiento, la creatividad y la disciplina de los adolescentes, poniendo una y otra vez el foco, como no podía ser de otra manera, en la actitud de los padres y el entorno familiar que los progenitores han ido creando, sean o no conscientes de ello. Coloroso, como experta pedagoga, se asegura en esta obra de que los padres terminen reconociéndose en alguno de los tres tipos de familia (''ladrillo'', ''medusa'' y ''columna vertebral''), que pone como ejemplos para ayudar a que cada cual haga su examen de conciencia pertinente. Y para orientar en esta dificilísima tarea aborda decenas de circunstancias concretas (desde cómo comportarse a la hora de comer o de dormir, hasta qué hacer cuando se presenta un "megaloproblema" como sacar a un hijo de la cárcel), pasando, desde luego, por cuestiones complejas como el dinero, la droga o la sexualidad. Ante todas ellas, sin embargo, el lector comprenderá, de la mano de nuestra autora, que lo más difícil y necesario es utilizar el sentido común, la inteligencia y el cariño. Y, sobre todo, el profundo respeto por la libertad y la conciencia de nuestros hijos.

Une approche pleine de bon sens de la discipline. Ses conseils se résument à ceci: "influencer plutôt que menacer, encourager plutôt que récompenser, discipliner plutôt que punir."