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A guidebook to rehumaning from the bestselling author of Making It and Whole Child, Whole Life

How We Thrive

Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World

If you're overwhelmed, stretched thin, and caring for kids who feel the same, this book is for you.

By Stephanie Malia Krauss

Illustrated by Manuel S. Herrera

How We Thrive

Overview

Inside, you'll find

Wisdom from 100+ leading experts in health, neuroscience, psychology, and human development

Inspiring success stories from schools, summer camps, and community programs

Science-backed strategies to counter overwhelm and support well-being at every stage of life

Rehumaning practices that work wherever you are, in as little as one minute

Beautiful illustrations and sketchnotes that make complex ideas memorable and meaningful

Reflection prompts and real-life examples that inspire and motivate change

Praise for How We Thrive

"Filled with practical resources and actionable strategies, How We Thrive is an essential book. It belongs on desks and nightstands everywhere."

Brigid Schulte, NY Times Bestselling Author of Overwhelmed

"How We Thrive is a must-read, must-do and must-share for parents and professionals who care for children."

Dr. William sears, pediatrician and bestselling author of The Sears Baby Book

"Stephanie Malia Krauss has provided an essential guide so we and our kids are better able to navigate life and adapt to challenges and change."

Jessica Lahey, NY Times Bestselling author of The Gift of Failure

Parents & Families

This includes anyone raising kids, officially or unofficially. Parents, grandparents, surrogates, guardians, incredibly involved aunts and uncles, this is for you.

Youth Development Professionals

This includes anyone working with kids in a before or afterschool program, summer program, or camp. If you consider yourself a youth worker, counselor, coach, or program director, this is for you. 

Who this book is for

How We Thrive was written for the adults in kids' lives—all of them.

Education Professionals 

This includes anyone working with kids at a school or other educational setting. If you work with kids in a public school, private school, homeschool, co-op, microschool, or unschool, this is for you. 

Any Adult Caring for Kids

The truth is, this book was written for any adult in any community who cares for or about kids. If you aren't raising or working with kids, but you care for them in some other way, this book is also for you.

Bring it to your team

Interested in a bulk buy, book study, or bringing How We Thrive to your team or organization? Get in touch for exclusive group resources, like a book study guide,

and discount pricing. 

Audiobook
Resources

Listeners, rejoice! All of your audiobook resources have been bundled into one convenient PDF! Download the charts and illustrations you heard about and now want to see.

Go Deeper

A few extras for listeners, visual learners, and the curious.

Sketchnotes of Rehumaning Concepts

Get your own copies of the incredible How We Thrive sketchnote summaries created by How We Thrive illustrator, Manuel Herrera. 

First 50
Pages for Free!

Curious about the book, but want to learn more before committing?  Download the first 50 pages for free, and see if it's a good fit for you.

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