Raising Everyday Heroes: Parenting Children To Be Self-Reliant [Paperback]

Elisa Medhus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2003

Written for parents, teachers, counselors, and everyone else involved with raising children, this book emphasizes the need for kids to learn how to make smart decisions in the face of today's permissive culture and strong peer pressure. Many parents go to great lengths to protect their children from dangerous influences, boredom, want, and even the consequences of the kids' own choices, but Elisa Medhus, winning author of the 2002 Parent's Choice Award and National Parenting Publication Award believes this doesn't allow kids to develop the skills they need to be successful adults. She tells readers how to give their children opportunities to overcome adversity while still in a loving family environment, so they can develop internal wisdom, creative problem-solving skills, and basic common sense. Raising Everyday Heroes offers easy-to-implement techniques for raising responsible, self-reliant children.

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About the Author

Dr. Elisa Medhus is the author of Raising Children Who Think for Themselves (Beyond Words Publishing, 2001), which won the 2002 Parents Choice Award, the 2002 National Parenting Publications Award, and the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, as well as Hearing Is Believing (New World Library, 2004). A mother of five, Dr. Medhus lives in Houston, Texas, where she built and operated a successful private medical practice for thirteen years. As founder and president of the Medhus Youth Organization, Dr. Medhus has further dedicated herself to transforming our society to a responsible, self-directed one. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words; Original edition (August 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582700966
• ISBN-13: 978-1582700960
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #733,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much Needed Book, June 10, 2004

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This review is from: Raising Everyday Heroes: Parenting Children To Be Self-Reliant (Paperback)

This is perhaps the single most important book for any parent or grandparent to read. Kids today are so rescued from nearly every hardship and challenge, that I worry about what that means for our future and our kids. I'm not alone in my concerns. Many parents I know make the same mistakes I've made over and over by rescuing their kids from sibling arguments, tough homework assignments, the consequences for their mistakes, frustration, boredom and delayed gratification. And they're afraid too. But Medhus gives us all hope by showing us how we can play to our children's strengths to bring out the hero that lies within.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic advice, June 24, 2004

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"rebajcn" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raising Everyday Heroes: Parenting Children To Be Self-Reliant (Paperback)

In Raising Everyday Heroes, Elisa Medhus gives parents the essential tools they need to 1)raise responsible, caring kids and 2)help parents learn ways they can make a difference in the world and act as strong role models for their kids. And the tips she offers start by teaching children as young as 18 months that they too, have an important role in life and society, as they learn basic skills -- from picking up toys to picking out their breakfast -- that teach them responsibility and therefore, builds strong character and work ethic. The tips are easy to read and are bulleted, great for busy parents -- or any parent looking for quick tips to help them raise kids who make a difference.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST Read for any parent!!, July 25, 2008

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Jan (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raising Everyday Heroes: Parenting Children To Be Self-Reliant (Paperback)

As a busy mother of 3, I found that I wasn't able to put this book down. (My husband read it as well.) I have read many, many parenting books over the past 13 years and have found this to be one of the very best!!! It provides practical tips for parents of any age. Elisa uses first hand experiences that help you understand the many guiding ideas she provides in her book. The book is easy to read and has ideas that can be put in place right away, no matter how old your kids are. I plan on buying multiple copies for my friends! I definitely recommend this book.