How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World

Overwhelmed and overworked—and caring for kids who feel the same?

We weren't made to live like this: It's time to start "rehumaning" childhood and our lives.

Right now, kids and adults are trying to thrive amid the daily grind, addictive technology, crowded calendars, and rising uncertainty. It's an impossible task—and it's taking a toll.

Bestselling author Stephanie Malia Krauss offers a lifeline. With her signature blend of relatable storytelling and deeply researched insights, How We Thrive explores 14 timeless human essentials of body, mind, heart, and spirit that safeguard health and humanity—things like play, wonder, belonging, and creativity that have sustained humans for millennia. Inside, you'll find

• Wisdom from 100+ leading experts in health, neuroscience, psychology, and human development
• Inspiring success stories from schools, summer camps, and community programs
• Science-backed strategies to counter overwhelm and support well-being at every stage of life
• Rehumaning practices that work wherever you are, in as little as one minute
• Beautiful illustrations and sketchnotes that make complex ideas memorable and meaningful
• Reflection prompts and real-life examples that inspire and motivate change

How We Thrive reveals time-honored truths about what matters most—and shows how reclaiming the innate essentials changes everything. When the frenzied pace of modern life threatens to deplete you and the kids in your life, this book equips you to fight back and reclaim who you were born to be.

Stephanie Malia Krauss is an educator, social worker, and sought-after speaker who has dedicated her career to helping young people thrive now and in the future. As the founder of First Quarter Strategies, she collaborates with national organizations, philanthropies, universities, and government agencies to develop strategies that support children and their families.

Krauss is the author of the bestselling book, Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive and Making It: What Today′s Kids Need for Tomorrow′s World. Her work has been featured on NPR, PBS NewsHour, and US News. She holds graduate degrees in education and social work and various national leadership roles. You can find Stephanie at www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com.

Manuel Herrera is a seasoned professional known for his exceptional skills as a visual thinker, sketchnoter, designer, and educator. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Manuel has honed his passion for education, sketching, and creativity to craft engaging workshops and design talks that unlock the inner creative potential in everyone. His events are carefully curated with play and process at their core, fostering a conducive environment for participants to develop confidence and practice routines centered around critical thinking and creativity.

Having garnered international recognition for his expertise, Manuel has been featured as a distinguished speaker at renowned events worldwide, including SXSW, ISTE, FETC, and The International Sketchnote Camp. He has also established successful collaborations with book publishers, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and private companies, lending his artistic prowess to design captivating illustrations and graphics.

Throughout his career, Manuel Herrera has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his craft and has made a lasting impact in the field of visual thinking, sketchnoting, design, and education. His unwavering passion and dedication to his craft continue to inspire others and propel the realm of creativity to new heights.