Megan Johnson

In a startling and original poetic voice, Megan Johnson in The Waiting reveals a vigilant young person who has suffered an unmentionable loss and who dismantles and reconstitutes lyric modes in a relentless search for solace. A lyric adventure of grief and search, The Waiting reinvents language from raw materials, driven by intense emotional need.

You do not need any convincing that there is a problem. You desperately want to recover. Maybe you have hit rock bottom, or perhaps you are on the verge of hitting rock bottom. Maybe you have mustered up the courage to say enough is enough. But you are addicted and trapped. You are entirely engulfed in an eating disorder, feeling weak and helpless. You are looking for a lifeline. Now what? Megan Johnson is here to tell you how she found a way out Megan is a Christ-follower who struggled with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and exercise addiction. Her recovery journey involved an intensive outpatient program, meeting with her pastor's wife, and lots of counseling. In this book, Megan takes you on a series of coffee dates. She provides you with biblical truths and practical wisdom to aid in your recovery journey.

You do not need any convincing that there is a problem. You desperately want to recover. Maybe you have hit rock bottom, or perhaps you are on the verge of hitting rock bottom. Maybe you have mustered up the courage to say enough is enough. But you are addicted and trapped. You are entirely engulfed in an eating disorder, feeling weak and helpless. You are looking for a lifeline. Now what? Megan Johnson is here to tell you how she found a way out Megan is a Christ-follower who struggled with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and exercise addiction. Her recovery journey involved an intensive outpatient program, meeting with her pastor's wife, and lots of counseling. In this book, Megan takes you on a series of coffee dates. She provides you with biblical truths and practical wisdom to aid in your recovery journey.

Join our MVP Kids at the aquarium to search for sea shapes We'll look for circles, squares, triangles, and more while learning about fascinating sea creatures. Come along to the touch pool, shark tank, and reef tunnel to dive into shapes This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Celebrate Board book seriesCelebrate everyday moments of childhood with MVP Kids board books for children ages 0-6. Sophia Day interacts with children through memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Topics cover important routines, life events, family changes, foundational math and science concepts, holiday celebrations, and social and emotional needs. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they develop good character and learn important life lessons. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide readers toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up About MVP KidsFamilies with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social-emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Join our MVP Kids as they celebrate growing their families through birth and adoption. Children share their worries and excitement as they anticipate the addition of a new sibling and adjust to the changes of a growing family. Big brothers and sisters will take pride in their helpful new role, realizing that as their family grows, so does their love. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Celebrate Paperback seriesCelebrate everyday moments of growing up with the MVP Kids paperback books for children ages 4-8. Join our diverse cast of MVP Kids in exploring the world through educational, social, and emotional concepts. Sophia Day interacts with children through a recipe of entertainment, memorable verse, and inviting illustrations. Helpful Teaching Tips are included in each book to equip and guide readers toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up About MVP KidsFamilies with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social-emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Join the MVP Kids in imagining the community roles and careers they might fulfill someday. Doctors, mechanics, emergency services, and so many others keep our communities running well. But don't wait You can make a difference in your community today Find out about helpful roles kids can fulfill now, and be inspired to show friends and neighbors how much you care. Through playful rhyme and vibrant illustrations, children are encouraged to think about career and community roles. The MVP Kids are pictured meeting and imitating a variety of workers including blue collar, white collar, government, and preservation careers with an emphasis on how they help the community thrive. The story shifts with, "It's fun to imagine what I'll be when I'm grown up someday, but I'm part of my community now, and I can help today " Then, the MVP Kids discover that they can make a difference in their community now, filling some of the same helping roles in their own way as children. Many pages include engaging questions to help readers apply the story to themselves. Helpful Teaching Tips provide instruction for readers to discover community and careers in their own context. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Celebrate Paperback series Celebrate everyday moments of childhood with MVP Kids paperbacks books for children ages 4-8. Sophia Day interacts with children through memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Topics include appreciating diversity, building self-esteem, learning wisdom from grandparents to learning number sense. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they learn important life lessons. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide you toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social and emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Engaging picture book pairs factual text with playful illustrations about teachers and other educators. Character-building content helps children imagine what kind of person they will grow up to be. Includes an interview and advice from a real-life teacher. Starring the MVP Kids. Miriam is always in the know and ready to explain it all Just like her favorite teachers, she cares for her students, helps them discover the world, and never stops learning for herself. Join her class and learn about what teachers do in and out of the classroom. An interview with a real-life teacher describes the career and gives practical advice to future educators. Miriam loves school and really admires her teachers. Her dad is also a college professor, which gives her insight into the life of a dedicated teacher. Set sets up her classroom and prepares lessons for her students, her favorite stuffed animals. Friends come alongside her as principal and coworkers, making sure every student's needs are met. A comical parent-teacher conferences depicts Miriam talking to her grandmother about her son's assignments. Miriam also addresses the role of technology and online learning. Anyone who has ever had a special teacher in their life or aspired to be one will appreciate the honor given to our educators. Children will love the relatable description of the career, and the playful illustrations are sure to produce smiles and laughter. This book series showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in the pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Playful Apprentice series The Playful Apprentice series for ages 4-10 is an imaginative and poignant view into children's role-playing. These playful picture books expose children to a variety of community roles and career options that fuel dreams and support character building. The text provides real-life job descriptions while comical illustrations bring duties into context for kids. Readers will gain confidence in trying on new roles and be inspired by interviews and advice from real professionals. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social and emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Join our MVP Kids out on the trail as we explore our five senses. We'll see colorful flowers and insects, hear birds and streams, feel lots of textures, smell the woods, taste delicious hiking snacks, and develop a love and respect for nature. Rhythmic, rhyming text playfully tells the story of five diverse children discovering the senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell while hiking. Various tools for the senses are seen in the colorful illustrations, such as cochlear implants, glasses, binoculars, and magnifying glass. Children are shown playing creatively and respectfully in the natural environment and following guidelines to take nothing away and leave nothing behind on the trail. The descriptive words will expand readers' vocabulary around the five senses, and the detailed illustrations will charm adults and children alike. Teaching tips for caregivers provide helpful insight into a young child's sensory development with activity suggestions for creating learning experiences around the five senses and building awareness and empathy for individuals with sensory impairments. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Celebrate Board book seriesCelebrate everyday moments of childhood with MVP Kids board books for children ages 0-6. Sophia Day interacts with children through memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Topics cover important routines, life events, family changes, foundational math and science concepts, holiday celebrations, and more. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they develop good character and learn important life lessons. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide you toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up About MVP KidsFamilies with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social-emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Anxiety and insecurity leave Sarah feeling like a tiny ant in comparison to others. Sarah feels awkward and thinks she doesn't fit in with other kids her age. A piece of bad advice leaves her feeling even worse, but a change in mindset gives her strategies to overcome her social anxiety, make friends, and become a leader with confidence Sarah is an intelligent, quiet school-aged girl. She doesn't quite feel like she fits in with others. She has a peculiar interest in her ant colony, and she feels too nervous to raise her hand or call attention to herself in class. She is anxious about attending a basketball clinic, sure she will embarrass herself in front of the other players. When she walks in on the first day, she exhibits sure signs of insecurity, feeling like others are talking about and laughing at her, blushing, and reluctance to partner with other students. As she compares herself to others, she feels smaller, less talented, less beautiful, and less important. Her inner thoughts of comparison and insecurity distract her from doing her best. Her older brother, with a very outgoing personality, seems to know everyone and feel comfortable in any situation. He gives her bad advice to try to gain confidence by finding faults in others, but following his advice leaves her feeling even worse. Finally, she is given good advice from her step-father to stop comparing herself to others, but to focus on improving her skills and encouraging others. Her mom helps her practice confidence and relationship skills such as eye contact, good posture, and giving genuine compliments. With this advice, she is able to focus on doing her best while also building positive relationships. Her confidence grows and she finally feels like she belongs with this new group of friends. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Help Me Understand series The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Faith is always full of energy and loves to say yes to new opportunities, but she's setting herself up for a disaster Over- committed and stressed out, Faith must learn to prioritize, delegate, and practice self-care. Will she be able to manage the demands without breaking her commitments? Can you? Understand stress and learn to balance work and rest with our MVP Kids. Faith and her best friend Olivia are excited to be in the drama club's spring play Faith has landed the lead role and eagerly signed up to help with every opportunity from set building to collecting costume pieces and props. Faith soon discovers that being involved in too many extra commitments is overwhelming She rarely has time to be a kid, spend time with her friends, or do the things that make her feel relaxed and happy. Bad dreams, poor sleep, and habits of nail biting and hair twirling all point to the fact that Faith is stressed out Her mom explains the skills of delegating, prioritizing, and organizing her tasks, and friends and family show support by offering their own time to help her complete her commitments. A bit of mindfulness and self-care recharge her for the busiest days, and she learns the value of balancing work with rest. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. This title includes a trans-racial foster adoptive family. About the Help Me Understand seriesThe Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings. About MVP KidsFamilies with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

What do you do when your sunshine feelings are clouded over by a worry whirlwind? Miriam wants to enjoy new experiences at the county fair, but first she must remember important tools that help her filter thoughts, assess true dangers, and overcome worry with comfort. Discover the LASSO tools Miriam uses to keep her worry whirlwind from becoming a disastrous storm. This book is a helpful guide to children who display anxiety symptoms and experience anxiety attacks or panic attacks. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. Social and emotional learning picture books guide elementary readers to control emotions and learn social skills. This education resource features the MVP Kids; includes Discussion Guides for parents and educators. Part of a helpful character-building program. About the Help Me Understand series The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Looking for a FUN way to start practicing yoga with your kids? Want to include yoga in your classroom or home but you aren't sure how?Grab The Ultimate Yoga BINGO Book The Ultimate Yoga BINGO Book is a fun activity to help you practice mindfulness with your kids (students or otherwise) The BINGO game also helps kids with their listening skills, coordination, fine motor skills, recognition, and more Included are: a guide on how to use Yoga BINGO, 60 pre-made BINGO cards, blank cards for you to create your own game, BINGO caller cards (including blank spaces for you to add your own ), game ideas, and complete list of yoga poses, alignment cues

One of the biggest obstacles with getting to practice yoga and mindfulness in the classroom is the lack of support from administrators and the "higher-ups" of education. To implement new resources and courses, boards of education need to have concrete evidence, analyses, and models for these new programs and resources. But it is really difficult to measure yoga and mindfulness and how they affect the classroom.The Complete Yoga Curriculum strategically uses analyses, theories, assessments, and models based on the current North American educational curriculum to help you gain the trust and support of your supervisors for practicing yoga and mindfulness in the classroom.The Complete Yoga Curriculum also provides you with an educationally-designed curriculum to map out the yoga and mindfulness practices and activities in your own classroom All the work is done for you, there is no extra planning on your part Give your superiors enough evidence that they can't say "No". "No" to social-emotional learning and wellbeing. "No" to reduced stress in the classroom. "No" to improved self-control, self-esteem, and self-compassion. "No" to improved peer relationships. "No" to improved educator-student relationships. "No" to increased academic performance. "No" to a happy, healthy educational environment.No more "No". Our students need this. We need this.