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 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 that safeguard health and humanity—things like movement, creativity, belonging, and belief 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 Re-humaning practices that work wherever you are, in as little as one minute 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 these 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.