Shape

Are you ready to fine-tune the way your family functions? Are you desperate to have your children become more peaceful and productive at home or at school? Drawn from solid science and practice-proven common sense, SHAPE gives parents of 5-18 year olds a clear roadmap to connect more closely with their children, and to support a holistic vision of their success while having soul-stirring family fun. From pride-filled mommy moments to times of deep despair, Paula combines personal stories with research-based guidance to give families the concrete tools they need to thrive. With SHAPE, parents let go of blame and shame, and children tap into their own reservoir of strength as they evolve into their best selves. From the very first chapter to the final page, use this book to get your family in SHAPE!

Paula L. White Paula L White is a child advocate and senior education executive. She narrows the gap between intent and impact to help people lead successful, self-directed lives. Her book, SHAPE: The 5 Keys to Parenting from Research & Real Life, combines solid science with practice-proven common sense to offer a clear, holistic road map of support for parents, whether their families are fully functioning, somewhat troubled, or filled with trauma. Paula holds a B.A. in Child Development from Spelman College and an M.A. in Education Leadership from Columbia University. For three years, she served as New Jersey's Chief Turnaround Officer, improving the state's most-challenged public schools. She also taught successfully for almost a decade, and after doing so, she launched and led a thriving public school. Paula serves on the New Jersey Council for Young Children and she’s a board member with Programs for Parents, an organization that offers comprehensive services for families and children. She's also a parenting blogger for Psychology Today. Her most treasured role is the one she holds as the mother of her 3 sons.