{"title":"Leonard Sax","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the compelling works of Leonard Sax, an esteemed author known for his insightful exploration of parenting and child development. With a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in psychology, Dr. Sax combines scientific understanding with practical advice, making his books both enlightening and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into titles such as \u003cem\u003eBoys Adrift\u003c\/em\u003e, where Sax investigates the factors contributing to the underachievement of boys in modern society, offering solutions to empower young men. In \u003cem\u003eThe Collapse of Parenting\u003c\/em\u003e, he examines the shifting dynamics in family life, urging parents to reclaim authoritative roles to foster confident, well-adjusted children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard Sax's works fall under the categories of Science \u0026amp; Nature and Parenting \u0026amp; Family, providing readers with a profound understanding of these subjects through a scientifically-backed lens. His engaging style and actionable guidance have made his books essential reads for parents, educators, and anyone interested in the development of young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boys-adrift-by-leonard-sax-9780465040827","title":"Boys Adrift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoys Adrift\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling exploration into the challenges boys face today and provides valuable insights for parents and educators aiming to help young men succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854133678316,"sku":"9780465040827","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15344403482353.jpg?v=1759234838"},{"product_id":"the-collapse-of-parenting-by-leonard-sax-9781541604537","title":"The Collapse of Parenting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Collapse of Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people can be traced to parents abdicating their authority. The result is children who have no standard of right and wrong, who lack discipline, and who look to their peers and the Internet for direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSax shows how parents must reassert their authority - by limiting time with screens, by encouraging better habits at the dinner table, and by teaching humility and perspective - to renew their relationships with their children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on nearly thirty years of experience as a family physician and psychologist, along with hundreds of interviews with children, parents, and teachers, Sax offers a blueprint parents can use to help their children thrive in an increasingly complicated world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341230129388,"sku":"9781541604537","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24123933482736.jpg?v=1772187344"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leonard-sax.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}