The Win-Win Classroom
...is finally in print! Click here for more information.
Photos of me with my editor and publicist getting our first glimpse of the book earlier this week!
Shopping Cart
After years of promising this feature, I have just finished testing the links for my shopping cart. You can now order my books, CDs, videos, articles, stationery items and other resources securely online!
Danube River Cruise
Links to photos from a trip I took with my Mom in May, 2007:
Hungary and Slovakia
Durnstein, Salzburg, Vienna
Passau, Kelheim, Nurnberg
Prague
New Article
A new article online for anyone working with other people: Dealing with Difficult Colleagues. Whether you work in a school or a corporate setting, here are lots of practical ideas for getting along—or for not letting other people get to you!
Updates on this book...
...which won’t be called 21st Century Discipline. New title, new content. A separate blog with details about the progress of what started out to be the 3rd edition of this book: What it will be called, when it will be released, what’s happening NOW.
Meanwhile, we still have copies of the 2nd edition available.
More Laughs
I’ve added about a dozen more Fun Pages to the site—word play, things kids write, fun facts, notes to teachers, and jokes about work, kids, pets, and different professions. If you need a laugh, or maybe some fun things to share with your students or staff, check out these pages.
Alphabetical Index for Articles and Handouts
Looking for an article or handout on a particular topic? Check here to search topics and titles alphabetically.
Materials in Spanish and French
Twelve pages of handouts, articles and book excerpts by Dr. Jane Bluestein in Spanish and French.
Site Map
At LAST! I’ve finally created a page where I can put the links to all the stuff on this site all in one place! It’s not quite finished yet, but getting close.
Click here for a list of handouts, articles, excerpts, books and other resources and workshops, seminars and presentations by topic, plus links to all other sections on this site.
Click here for site content presented alphabetically.
Fun Stuff
Brighten your day with fun facts, short pieces about kids, pets and work, and hilarious things kids say, do and write. Includes items you can share with kids or use as a springboard for discussions and activities.
7 New Articles
by Jane Bluestein, Ph.D.
by Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller:
The Seven Worst Things to Say to Your Kids During a Divorce
Taking a Stand Against Homework
Is Your Child’s Homework Worth Doing?
by Robert Reasoner:
Plus, a link to an interview with Janine DeFao, San Francisco Chronicle:
New Book Available
Twenty-five articles by Dr. Jane Bluestein, twenty of which are listed on this site and available individually, plus three never before available through this site AND two bonus articles written in response to years of requests for information about how Jane went from the classroom to being the head of her own consulting and resource firm, with inspriation and practical suggestions for aspiring writers and consultants.
Articles and Handouts en Español
We’ve had some articles, excerpts and handouts for parents (and anyone who works with parents) translated into Spanish. Lots of new materials in English as well, including a funny parody of NCLB: The Football Version.
New Web Site
I’ve set up a Welcome page for a dedicated Web site for our new book. I’m working on site architecture and graphics, so there’s not much there, but it’s a start.
New Workshop
A new keynote, entitled “The Soft-Drink Dilemma: Creating Win-Win Solutions in a Win-Lose World.” Upbeat, positive and inspirational.
Preordering Available
Although we are just submitting the manuscript for this
book, we are accepting preorders for the August 2005 release of this book.
Click here for more information on
the book and how to GET 30% OFF until 7/15.
Also: I’ve added a page where you can check
on the progress of this book.
New Article
I’ve added another excerpt from Creating Emotionally Safe Schools: “Spare the Rod,” which addresses some of the problems with corporal punishment. Check it out.
Geek Cruise 2004
MacMania Caribbean cruise—fun, sun and lots of learning, including how put photos up on my site. Click to view the slide show!
New Edition Available
The second edition of Rx: Handwriting, a manual for developing and implementing an individualized, prescriptive handwriting program (for cursive and manuscript) is finally available. Build handwriting skills and independent learning skills as well!
Meet Linda Sorenson
Writer, editor, educator and weaver of a global tapestry of kindred spirits.
For more information about Linda’s products and activities for children’s health, her writing and numerous other projects, click here. New addition to this site!
New Links, Index
I’ve added a few new resources to our Links section, PLUS I’ve created an index of the people, books, Web sites and other resources linked from this site for easy search and cross-reference.
Sneak Preview
We just got a preliminary copy of the cover for our new book, High School's NOT Forever, due out August, 2005. For a larger view, click here. For an update on the progress, click here.
We really need input from kids and adults. If you’ve got something you’d like to contribute to this project (story, experience, opinion, fact, tips for kids), click here, or call 1-800-688-1960.
New URLs
Having a hard time finding a page you bookmarked?
Click here for more information about a recent reorganization (and how you can find the pages you’re looking for!)
A new book in the works: High School is Not Forever. We have several surveys for kids and adults to find out more about what high school is really like —and how to make it better!
Click here to see how you (and your kids) can help!
New Address
We are now receiving all of our mail at:
1709 Father Sky Ct NE
Albuquerque • NM • 87112-4815
All other contact information (phone, fax, email) is the same.
New Logo
Designed by Mercedes Stewart to reflect our commitment to the power of connectedness, and the development of the skills necessary to build loving, respectful and encouraging connections with one another— and particularly with the children in our lives.
New Site Design
A new, warmer look that feels a lot more like the work we do! More graphics, lots of new links, and improved navigation, accessibility and layout.
New Fonts
Research suggests that sans-serif fonts are easier to read on screen. Additionally, feedback on my old site indicated that the serif fonts were a little stuffy, so my fonts-of-choice are sans serif fonts for much of the text on the site. Nonetheless, text-intensive pages (like articles and handouts) use dark serif-fonts on a white background, partly for easier printing.
New Layout
Reorganized and more sharply focused—in sections to help you find just what you’re looking for. Separate sections for various grade levels, as well as administrators, counselors, parents, the media, and more!
New Tech Features
For anyone who might be interested, this new site uses frames, image maps, CSS and a number of other features I didn’t know about when I built the last site. I also switched from GoLive to Dreamweaver—big learning curve! The site was developed on a Mac G4 tower and a G3 Powerbook.
New Focus for our Bookstore
After distributing resources for 50 publishers since 1985, we have decided to simply carry materials I have authored or developed. For the time being, our bookstore will include the few titles remaining in our inventory for sale at a significantly discounted “garage-sale” price.
New Products
While we’re phasing out our old catalogue items, I’ve been busy developing a bunch of new products, including a brand new audio CD set and video series for parents. In the coming days, check in our bookstore for an audio CD set for counselors, a “Positively Positive” CD with resources for educators, and a number of books and resources available electronically. UPDATE: Dr. Bluestein’s Complete Book of Handouts is now available as a download you can order.For a bookmark-friendly version, click here, then bookmark.
