Ron Hirsch wrote this book because, having taught elementary and middle school children for many years, he has seen first hand their insecurity and anxiety. He himself suffered as a child and adult. Ron Hirsch's teaching is formed by his understanding of the mind, happiness, and our culture that has developed while walking the path of Zen Buddhism for more than 30 years. He has had a varied career and authored a number of books, among them Raising a Happy Child and How to Find Inner Peace. He grew up in Reading, PA and lives in Maine. For more information, go to his website: www.thepracticalbuddhist.com