Parents Do Make a Difference: How to Raise Kids with Solid Character, Strong Minds, and Caring Hearts (The Jossey-Bass Psychology Series) - Softcover

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MICHELE BORBA,,Ed.D., is a former classroom teacher and an internationally recognized educational consultant in strengthening children's self-esteem, achievement, and motivation. She is the author of numerous publications including Esteem Builders, read by over 1,500,000 students worldwide. Borba has received numerous awards including the National Educator Award by the National Council of Self-Esteem. She is the mother of three teenage sons.

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The Blueprint for Raising Happy, Decent, and Successful Kids

Finally, a book that shows you how to teach kids the eight indispensable skills-self-confidence, self-awareness, communication, problem solving, getting along, goal setting, perseverance, and empathy-they'll need for living confident, happy, and productive lives. Filled with step-by-step advice, practical ideas, and real-life examples, Parents Do Make a Difference puts field-tested tools into the hands of every parent and teacher who wants their children to succeed.

"The fact is this may well be the only book you'll ever need on raising great children."
from the Foreword by Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul®

"This book will be a boon for parents, teachers, and anyone else who wants to make an enduring difference in a child's life."
Thomas Lickona, author of Educating for Character

"A must-read, user-friendly collection of stories, facts, and practical suggestions that will help parents who want their children to become competent, confident, and contributing adults."
Jane Bluestein, author of Parents, Teens and Boundaries and The Parent's Little Book of Lists: Dos and Don'ts of Effective Parenting

"I hope this book finds its way into homes all over the country. I know that the strategies, ideas, and activities it provides can make a tremendous difference in the lives of our children."
Thomas Armstrong, author of Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius and In Their Own Way

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The Blueprint for Raising Happy, Decent, and Successful KidsFinally, a book that shows you how to teach kids the eight indispensable skills-self-confidence, self-awareness, communication, problem solving, getting along, goal setting, perseverance, and empathy-they'll need for living confident, happy, and productive lives. Filled with step-by-step advice, practical ideas, and real-life examples, Parents Do Make a Difference puts field-tested tools into the hands of every parent and teacher who wants their children to succeed. "The fact is this may well be the only book you'll ever need on raising great children." from the Foreword by Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul?"This book will be a boon for parents, teachers, and anyone else who wants to make an Anduring difference in a child's life." Thomas Lickona, author of Educating for Character"A must-read, user-friendly collection of stories, facts, and practical suggestions that will help parents who want their children to become competent, confident, and contributing adults." Jane Bluestein, author of Parents, Teens and Boundaries and The Parent's Little Book of Lists: Dos and Don'ts of Effective Parenting "I hope this book finds its way into homes all over the country. I know that the strategies, ideas, and activities it provides can make a tremAndous difference in the lives of our children." Thomas Armstrong, author of Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius and In Their Own Way