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CHILDREN AT PROMISE
HELPING OUR KIDS FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL IN AN AT RISK WORLD |
| By: |
STUART |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£8.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0787967688 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780787967680 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
27 May, 2005 |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
Discover a new, research--based paradigm for child--rearing, transforming "Children At Risk" to "Children At Promise". This book introduces a unique approach to parenting and child rearing that emphasizes the positive and hopeful qualities that all children and their caregivers have, especially in the face of adversity. |
| Synopsis: |
Children At Promise offers a breakthrough paradigm for raising healthy and responsible children who contribute positively to their world. School principal Dr. Timothy Stuart and former teacher-of-the-year Cheryl Bostrom offer a practical book filled with illustrations that show how all children, both at-risk and advantaged, can realize their At Promise identity. Solidly grounded in the best educational and psychological theory as well as timeless biblical wisdom, Children At Promise provides parents and educators with the insights, motivation, and tools for raising successful children of A.T. P.R.O.M.I.S.E. character. AT PROMISE stands for: A Adversity and pain can lead to growth T Trust between a caring adult and a child P Perseverance R Responsibility for our actions O Optimism M Motivation by identity I Integrity S Service E Engaged Play An inspiring companion workbook, Raising Children at Promise, is also now available.Providing step-by-step guidance, this practical supplement encourages readers to understand and apply At Promise principles to their daily relationships with kids, through stories, activities, self-assessments, prayer reflections, and an observation guide. |
| Illustrations: |
illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Jossey Bass Wiley |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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