It takes the average reader 3 hours and 5 minutes to read The Promised Land for Children by Dr. Rick Norris
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Stress, anxiety and depressionarea modern day plague, which, according to the World Health Organisation,affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. But it isn't just adults who suffer from psychological distress, an increasing number of children are falling victim to stress, anxiety and depression. Thehuge scaleof the problemmeant that, in 2005, the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence had to producerigorous guidelines on the treatment of children with depression, which will be stringently reviewed again in 2009. The Promised Land for Childrenis designed to helpcombat stress, anxiety and depression in children aged five to sixteen. Written for parents, teachers, child minders, grandparents, social workers and child care professionals, the book 'does what it says on the tin' - it shows the reader how to improve children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. The book is written by Chartered Psychologist Dr Rick Norris with contributions from Wendy Forrest-Charde an experienced classroom practitioner in mainstream and special education. Written in two parts, part one provides a compelling argumentforthe need to help children combat the effects of psychological distress. Partone also provides a clear, simpleexplanation of how children's minds work when they become stressed, anxious and depressed. Part two includes a comprehensive mental fitness programme with lots of practical exercises to develop children's positive thinking skills. Rick uses professional case studies of children who have been successful in adopting a more positive approach to life,in addition tohispersonal experience both as the father of three school age children, andas asports coach with children and teenagers. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is self-esteem. This book provideschildren withthetoolsto develop their self-esteem,not just in childhood, butthroughout their lives.
The Promised Land for Children by Dr. Rick Norris is 183 pages long, and a total of 46,299 words.
This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 13 minutes to read The Promised Land for Children aloud.
The Promised Land for Children is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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