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After 9/11, stories of "everyday heroes" abounded. With that in mind, Smith, who teaches at Kansas State University’s School of Family Studies and Human Services, compiled this collection of anecdotes, tips, research, news accounts and personal experiences to form a beautiful guide for adults seeking to empower children. He directs readers down the path from personal power to willpower, which he posits as the foundation for strength. He provides practical examples of things parents can do to inspire vigilance, evoke empathy and ward off "emotional hijacking," which comes as "emotions spin out of control" when a child is confronted by a potential threat. Smith admonishes readers against accepting complacency (because "passive onlookers contribute to predatory violence"), and encourages reflection as a method of helping anchor children while pointing out the possibilities for the future. In simple language that informs without being overly pedagogical, Smith shares wisdom on character building that should greatly assist parents, educators and those who work to bring out the best in children.
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Sooner or later, no matter how much we want to protect them, our children will face adversity when we cannot be there to help. Perhaps there will be a bully to deal with at school, an offer of drugs, or a life-threatening accident, attack, or illness. But eventually, in some way, life will demand that our children face fear, make choices, and take appropriate action. This groundbreaking guide explains how courage develops from birth to adolescence and provides solid information and practical ideas to help parents nurture courage at every stage.
After 9/11, stories of "everyday heroes" abounded. With that in mind, Smith, who teaches at Kansas State University’s School of Family Studies and Human Services, compiled this collection of anecdotes, tips, research, news accounts and personal experiences to form a beautiful guide for adults seeking to empower children. He directs readers down the path from personal power to willpower, which he posits as the foundation for strength. He provides practical examples of things parents can do to inspire vigilance, evoke empathy and ward off "emotional hijacking," which comes as "emotions spin out of control" when a child is confronted by a potential threat. Smith admonishes readers against accepting complacency (because "passive onlookers contribute to predatory violence"), and encourages reflection as a method of helping anchor children while pointing out the possibilities for the future. In simple language that informs without being overly pedagogical, Smith shares wisdom on character building that should greatly assist parents, educators and those who work to bring out the best in children.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Sooner or later, no matter how much we want to protect them, our children will face adversity when we cannot be there to help. Perhaps there will be a bully to deal with at school, an offer of drugs, or a life-threatening accident, attack, or illness. But eventually, in some way, life will demand that our children face fear, make choices, and take appropriate action. This groundbreaking guide explains how courage develops from birth to adolescence and provides solid information and practical ideas to help parents nurture courage at every stage.
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As a grandfather took his young grandson for a walk in the woods near his farm, the little boy saw a cocoon on a small branch. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
safety skills Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ring of Valor, World War, Fallon Richards, Raising Courageous Kids, Eva Fogelman, Little Red Riding Hood, Mighty Hearts, Starletter Williams, World Trade Center, Carnegie Hero Medal, Danville High School, Step Four, Step Two New!
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- Conscience and Courage: Rescuers of Jews During the Holocaust by Eva Fogelman on 5 pages
- Child Development (Book Alone) (7th Edition) by Laura E. Berk in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Altruistic Personality: Rescuers Of Jews In Nazi Europe by Samuel P. Oliner in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The YOUNGEST MINDS : Parenting and Genetic Inheritance in the Development of Intellect and Emotion by Richard J. Barnet in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Caring Child (The Developing Child) by Nancy Eisenberg in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Family Life Education: Principles and Practices for Effective Outreach by Dr. Stephen F. Duncan in Back Matter
- The Safe Child Handbook: How to Protect Your Family and Cope with Anxiety in a Threat-Filled World by John S Dacey in Back Matter
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