Pregnancy & Childcare

‘If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system – think again’
Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive.

Blending theory, practical advice and lived experience, clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher introduces the world of self-directed learning and tailoring the learning environment to your child.

This comprehensive overview of self-directed learning is packed with ideas on how to implement it at home and includes interviews from parents of neurodivergent children on how you can make learning differently work for you and your child

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Don’t let shyness and social awkwardness hold you back from having fun and enjoying what life has to offer… find out how you can be effortlessly cool and charming!

Are you more comfortable texting or chatting online, instead of having face-to-face conversations?

Do you find making small talk or mingling with a crowd a complete and utter nightmare?

How many times have you backed out of plans to hang out with friends just because they’ve invited other people you don’t know?

Don’t fret – you are not alone. In fact, nearly half of teenagers consider themselves shy… which means some of your schoolmates and friends are also facing the same struggles as you.

Even famous celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber, Zendaya, and Lady Gaga – who seem incredibly confident and outgoing – admitted that they were quite timid and reserved when they were teens.

It’s completely normal to be shy – you’re dealing with a lot of changes, from your body to your hormones, and your environment to new experiences.

All these while living in a fast-paced, high-tech, social-media-driven world… it’s no wonder why you just want to be invisible sometimes.

But while there are perks of being a wallflower, it also hinders you from fully experiencing the magical time of your teenage years. Just imagine how many adventures and relationships you’ve missed out on because you’re too shy to try.

Here’s the good news: There’s no stopping you from turning things around and finally kicking that shyness to the curb.

Fortunately, this book is packed with useful and easy-to-learn techniques you can use to build your social skills and make positive changes happen.

Inside, here is just a small fraction of what you will discover:

• 8 surprisingly simple and fool-proof steps to create healthy relationships… stop hiding under the covers and start connecting with others!
• How to master the art of talking – know how to begin, join, and even properly end a conversation
• Why it’s crucial to learn social skills… and the 3 main ones you absolutely need in your lifetime
• 6 qualities that will make you more approachable and likable – watch in awe as people start gravitating toward you!
• What “emotional regulation” is and why can it make or break your connections with others
• Practical exercises in every chapter to help you apply what you’ve learned right away
• 5 teenage hurdles and how to conquer them – don’t let growing pains keep you from forming the best relationships with yourself and others
• The secrets to boosting your self-esteem and self-confidence – uncover how to become the “zero to hero” of your own life story!

And much more.

While it would be amazing if you could just make your shyness disappear with just one click, it doesn’t work that way. When it comes to building social skills, it’s a journey that requires learning, practicing, and reflecting.

Flipping the script to a whole new you – better, bolder, and braver – takes work… but if you trust the process, it’ll all be worth it.

If you want to step out of the shadows and enjoy your teenage life to the fullest, then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

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When Bianca Toeps first set foot in Japan in 2008, she just knew: “I’m going to live here someday.” Flash forward 15 years, and she’s finally traded her tiny apartment in the Netherlands for an even tinier one in Tokyo. But it wasn’t always easy. Between that first visit and now, Toeps was diagnosed with autism at age 26, suffered several burnouts, and switched careers a time or two (or three) before becoming a web developer and a best-selling author. And just when she was all set for the big move, the pandemic derailed everything.

Why Japan? What makes it so appealing to someone with autism? Hint: it’s not the anime. And isn’t Tokyo way too busy and chaotic for an autistic person? Nope. Has Toeps found her ikigai yet? “Ugh, that’s for old people!”

If you’re looking for profound life lessons based on a random Japanese word that westerners have imbued with more significance than most Japanese people do, you won’t find them in this book. No juicy descriptions of “strange” subcultures, either, because despite what you see on TV, most people in Japan are totally normal. So what is this book about? It’s the inspiring story of an autistic woman who learns to deal with her own challenges (well, most of them anyway). With warmth and humor, she describes what it’s like to move halfway around the world, to a place where certain things are actually a bit easier for autistic folks. Except for revenue stamps. And bank accounts. And faxes.

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