Raising Children Who Think for Themselves

Raising Children Who Think for Themselves
Author: Elisa Medhus M.D.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2011-02-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1451633327

Raising Children Who Think for Themselves offers a new approach to parenting that has the power to reverse the trend of external direction in our children and help parents bring up empathetic, self-confident, moral, independent thinkers. Children who are externally directed make decisions based on the peer groups, violent movies, sexually explicit television shows, and rap lyrics that permeate their lives. When children are self-directed, on the other hand, they use their power of reason like a sword to cut through the jungle of external influences. Fortunately, the author shows us, it is never too late to foster in our children the ability to weigh options, consider sources, and think for themselves. Filled with real-life examples, humorous anecdotes, and countless interviews with parents, children, and teachers, Raising Children Who Think for Themselves Identifies the five essential qualities of self-directed children Outlines the seven strategies necessary for parents to develop these qualities in their children Addresses nearly one hundred child-raising challenges—from body piercing to whining wars—and offers solutions to help encourage self-direction

Raising Everyday Heroes

Raising Everyday Heroes
Author: Elisa Medhus M.D.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2011-06-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1451650310

Living in a culture saturated with media messages focused on fame, wealth, and beauty, it’s easy for today’s youth to rely on these external messages for guidance. As parents and role models, our natural instinct is to protect and shield our youth from these negative messages and attitudes. Unfortunately, this mode of thinking has encouraged the growing epidemic of youth helplessness. In Raising Everyday Heroes, award-winning author Dr. Elisa Medhus tackles this growing social phenomenon and inspires parents to raise tomorrow’s everyday heroes. With its blend of humor and practical guidance, Raising Everyday Heroes Redefines heroism Recognizes the inner hero and potential greatness in all children Empowers parents to raise heroic children

Parenting from the Heart

Parenting from the Heart
Author: Lydia Karugu
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-21
Genre:
ISBN:

I know you love your children and want to be the best parent that can be. That is why you are looking at this book. You want your children to be amazing as they continue growing, be able to escape teenage rebellion caused by peer pressure and be adorable adults. Then you will know you have succeeded as a parent. This is why this book was written - to offer you parenting skills that will help you meet your parenting goals. As a Christian you also want your children to have the fear of God. You understand the importance of parenting and want to do it right, because you don't want to be what some call a 'free-range' parent. If you want to know how to raise responsible children, this is the right book for you. Great lessons portrayed through very captivating stories! This book, primarily, is about Intentional Parenting. What does this mean? Understandably, you might not have the privilege of staying home as some have. However, we can make the few hours we have with our children each day, quality time. How? It is in the book. In Parenting from the Heart: Raising Children who can Think for Themselves, Lydia Karugu offers practical parenting tips as an experienced parent. You will learn the art of parenting from the inside out, ensuring that your children have healthy self-esteem that will help them be a great fit wherever they go, are dependable, and are in charge of their lives. Hit the button at the top to get your copy now! Encourage your friend to get one.

Teaching Kids to Think

Teaching Kids to Think
Author: Darlene Sweetland Ph.D.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2015-03-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1492602760

"This is a book that ALL modern parents need to read."—Bless Their Hearts Mom A must-read for parents and educators, Teaching Kids to Think offers insight into the social, emotional, and neurological challenges unique to this generation of instant gratification kids. By identifying the five parent traps that adults fall into to fuel their child's need for instant gratification, this parenting book provides practical tips and easy-to-implement solutions to raise children who are confident, independent, and most importantly, able to think for themselves. Today's kids can easily: Google the answer to any question at lightning speed Text mom or dad to drop off any homework they've forgotten Find immediate solutions to problems and avoid opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them! However, this must-have child development resource will give valuable insight and guidance to parents looking to raise kids who can solve problems, flourish independently, and create their own success!

The Confident Child: Raising Children to Believe in Themselves

The Confident Child: Raising Children to Believe in Themselves
Author: Terri Apter
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2007-01-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0393344053

A renowned social psychologist's clear-cut, thoughtful, and practical strategy for parents who want to promote self-confidence in their child. Raising confident, motivated, and caring children is a parent's greatest challenge. Drawing on her own extensive research on children and parents, Terri Apter has created a guide based on "emotional coaching"—learning to respond appropriately to a child's feelings—that helps parents raise children to solve problems, to be socially active and understand others, and to manage emotions, all of which are crucial to developing confidence and functioning successfully in society. Hugely insightful, reassuring, and accessible, The Confident Child is a truly necessary parenting guide. Winner of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Educator's Award.

101 Parenting Tips

101 Parenting Tips
Author: Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-12-21
Genre:
ISBN:

A Recipe for Success: Discover 9+ Essential Skills Your Children Will Need To Prosper in Life... and How To Apply Them. What do you think are the most important skills your children should learn to become successful in life? Language, literacy, logic... Those are the top three answers of most parents. But what about... cooking? Or housekeeping? If you think teaching your child numbers is more important than them learning how to vacuum, then you have another thing coming. Studies have confirmed that the professional, personal, and financial success of an individual is not a product of highly developed academic skills. In other words, having straight A's might not get your kid as far in life as you had hoped. Instead, educators and psychologists suggest that the so-called soft skills are crucial when it comes to having a successful, happy, fulfilling life. This does not mean you should not encourage your kids to study hard and earn good grades. But it does mean that without those soft skills, even the most educated adults will find themselves at a disadvantage in both the workplace and in life. Kids will learn some of those skills in school, but the majority of them require engagement from parents. There are certain things children can only learn at home, with your support and encouragement. In 101 Parenting Tips, you will discover: 9+ essential life skills experts claim your child needs to achieve both professional and personal prosperity The importance of developing social skills, and fun parent-child activities you can perform at home to wake up the extrovert in your child How low self-esteem can hinder your child's cognitive development, and what you can do to boost their confidence sky-high Instructions on how to teach your children to resolve conflicts intelligently and peacefully through the power of empathy and smart communication Surprising hygiene habits and housekeeping skills children need in order to grow up into accomplished, successful adults Strategies for implementing excellent time-management and organizational skills in your household A blueprint for raising happy, successful children through smart parenting and healthy communication And much more. If you're a parent (or about to become one), then you know that raising children is hard work. Parents often say that half the time they "go with the flow" and hope for the best. Make it easier on yourself, by following clear guidelines that will ensure you're doing the best for your child. The strategies and techniques presented will come in handy, even for those who don't have their own kids but work with them on a daily basis. If you're looking for the ultimate guide on raising happy and smart children, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Raising Children Soul to Soul: Discovering Our Lost Childhood

Raising Children Soul to Soul: Discovering Our Lost Childhood
Author: Kristy Kaye
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2018-12-31
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1483486044

Children raised with awareness and energy enlightenment are amazing individuals. They have a superior comprehension of life, business, and energy even at a young age, and they quickly learn how to create innovative, successful outcomes. They mature early, and their grasp of life and what it offers them is breathtaking. The key to opening the door to illumination in childrearing is to understand your own childhood. This book offers an open-ended invitation to rediscover childhood memories and explore its wisdom. It interprets your first seven years as a vital chapter in this your lifetime. It also explains the spiritual context of how your first cycle from birth to seven years forms the basis for all future programming, including parenting. Presenting an innovative concept with a practical approach to parenting, Raising Children Soul to Soul presents an alternative method with more spiritual connotations. It gives parents the opportunity to shortcut their children's journey to spiritual maturity.

Parent-Child Relations: A Guide to Raising Children (Revised Edition)

Parent-Child Relations: A Guide to Raising Children (Revised Edition)
Author: Hisham Altalib
Publisher: International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2024-03-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1642056421

Modern families face challenges unprecedented in human history. The time, attention and vigilance required of parents is exhausting and consuming family life. Parents are required to balance complex schedules, be technology aware, social media informed, constantly monitor children’s screen time and media communication, cope with academic problems, shield them from the dangers of immorality, find inventive ways to overcome their boredom, organize extracurricular activities, and handle everything within financially constrained circumstances that increasingly require both to be working. Little wonder that anxiety is on the rise and parents are increasingly fearing for their children’s future. The authors in this book attempt to address parents’ concerns and equip them with the confidence and tools necessary to work towards understanding and addressing the real needs of both themselves and their children, to nurture the child’s character, self-confidence, life skills, moral boundaries, spiritual development and much more. There is no quick-fix. Myths are debunked, and practical tips offered throughout which can be implemented immediately, with fun activities outlined at the end of each chapter with the aim of improving parent-child relationships through bonding, love, patience, openness, respect and communication.