How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You’re Grown Up NYC

How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You’re Grown Up NYCLife skills can be awkward to teach, and many parents worry theyre missing important basics. How to Be a Person tackles that head on with short, illustrated lessons on everything from apology and empathy to laundry and organizing, written in a warm, funny voice for upper elementary and middle schoolers. Created by author Catherine Newman, who has long written about parenting and practical kindness, the book has become a favorite in secular homeschool

If you homeschool a reluctant writer

uses clear explanations and guided practice to boost confidence and independence

and patient coaching that connects theory to application

he enjoys bodybuilding and mentoring students on discipline and resilience

and adapts to each learner’s pace

she excels supporting learners with ADHD

and confidence

thoughtful

half-American art student

Mandy bakes with her four kids

She prepares lessons in advance and then customizes delivery to each learner’s goals

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