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