List of Tables and Figures Preface Introduction About the Illustrations Part 1: Whole Child Portrait Ch 1: Demographics and Determinants Profile Parts From Profiles to Portraits Ch 2: Age and Stage A Pandemic Pause Growing Up Fast and Slow Developmental Protective Factors Developmental Growth Charts Developmental Milestones Ch 3: Brain and Body It's All Connected Charting Kids' Health Profiles Ch 4: People and Places Kids in Context Mapping the Spaces Where Kids Spend Time Understanding and Using Maps of People and Places "Whole Child" Interview Template Part 2: 10 Whole Life Practices The Art and Science of Helping Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive Ch 6: Meet Basic Needs Essentials When Kids Need Essentials Safety Belonging Purpose More Than Maslow Rights Worth Fighting For Meeting Basic Needs in Times of Crisis Ch 7: Prioritize Mental Health Responding to Mental Health Challenges Mental Health First Aid Emotional Wound Care Mental Health Habits and Emotional Hygiene Prioritize and Practice Ch 8: Invest in Personal Interests You Can Only Be What You Can See Invest in the Individual Pursuits of Passion and Purpose Ch 9: Nurture Healthy Relationships Webs of Social Support Built to Last How to Nurture Healthy Relationships Nurture and Nudge Ch 10: Build Community and Belonging Different Kinds of Community Climate, Culture, and Community Building Building Belonging Belonging Across the Long and Wide of Life Ch 11: Embrace Identities and Cultures Embracing Community and Culture Identity Development Ch 12: Attend to the Past and Present Kid Specialists Making Rounds Young People Should Hold Their Own Histories Ch 13: Act With a 100-Year Mindset Living Longer Than Ever Forecasting Possible Futures Ch 14: Be a Force for Good Civic Engagement and Sociopolitical Youth Development Ch 15: Seek Awe and Wonder Spiritual Development The ABCs of Spiritual Development Nurturing Kids' Spirit and Spark Wholeness Comes From an Integrated Core Conclusion A Fern That Grows in Lava Fields Optimal Conditions for Well-Being and Well-Becoming Aiming for Wholeness Cultivating the Garden Back of Book Sketchnote Acknowledgments About the Author About the Illustrator Glossary Endnotes Index
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 a leading voice on what young people need to be ready and well in a rapidly changing world. Her clients include U.S.-based networks, coalitions, philanthropies, nonprofits, government organizations, schools, and community groups. An educator, social worker, and mom, Stephanie regularly contributes to education and parenting outlets, including EdSurge and Scary Mommy. She is the author of Making It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World and has been featured on PBS NewsHour, StoryCorps, and more. To learn more about Stephanie and sign up for her newsletter, visit 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.