Great Kids the Traits They Share

Have you noticed how a few kids often stand out from their peers? They are the exceptional young people who inspire, challenge and encourage us all. They are the Great Kids. This book, Great Kids, the traits they share explores some of the common characteristics of these Great Kids and the lessons to be learned from them. It examines the impact that parenting has on Great Kids and looks at how the parent or parents of these kids intuitively use some of the best advice from today's...
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Have you noticed how a few kids often stand out from their peers? They are the exceptional young people who inspire, challenge and encourage us all. They are the Great Kids. This book, Great Kids, the traits they share explores some of the common characteristics of these Great Kids and the lessons to be learned from them. It examines the impact that parenting has on Great Kids and looks at how the parent or parents of these kids intuitively use some of the best advice from today's parenting experts when dealing with the increasingly complex demands that modern society places upon parents. Conversation 1 The Prime Directive of Parents: Nurturing Great KidsConversation 2 Attachment: Providing the emotional/personal support networkConversation 3 Self-confidence Self-awareness and Self-esteem: The building blocks Conversation 4 Life Direction: Have a goal!Conversation 5 Under Siege: Living with teenage revolutionaries!Conversation 6 Success at school: Be involved, be informed!Conversation 7 Seek first to understand: Listening and asking question. Conversation 8 Dare to Parent: The alternative is unthinkable Conversation 9 The Final Conversation: Be the fine parent your child deserves.Parents and youth mentors will find this book a very valuable resource that provides proven options and resources that will enhance parenting styles and mentoring practices.