Our children, the architects of the future, are faced with navigating transitions between the technological era of the present and the digital era already approaching and forging a new world. These extraordinary times will find many children teaching their parents about advanced technology. The future of education must move beyond bricks and mortar into the commerce of everyday life, both in the homes and communities of learners and throughout the world. East and West must come together to design foundations for educating all people based on the principles of human development in concert with a media-driven world. Meeting the needs of a new generation of children includes educating them to balance the universal virtues of humanity - love, joy, creativity, beauty, compassion, and inner peace with the necessity of digital innovations for communications, transportation, construction and

commerce in our schools and communities around the globe.

We share this book with parents, professionals, students, and others interested in expanding awareness and providing guidance for meeting challenges facing children in this rapidly changing world. Samples of topics include Behavior and Guidance, Expanding Minds and Talents, Communication Skills, Making Transitions, Dealing with Fears and Trauma, Health and Safety, and Developmental Expectations.