Parenting by example. Using the simple, powerful message that turned CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE into an international bestseller with over 1.5 millions copies in print, Drs Dorothy Law Nolte and Rachel Harris bring their unique perspective to families with adolescents. Structured, like the first book, around an inspirational poem, TEENAGERS ...
A modern ideal of "perpetual adolescence" has brought on the current epidemic of teenage violence and related problems. "Perpetual adolescence as an emerging subculture has got to go. Children want to become adults, " according to Donald M. Joy, noted Christian family counselor and conference speaker.
This volume explores the two aspects of motivational structure - ideas and values - that underlie the development of maladaptive functioning and symptoms. The first is a measure of what children admire in their peers; and the second is the measure of life goals, representative of personal values.
Favorite activities from other Search Institute Press books complement new activities in this greatest hits compilation that is grounded in the 40 Developmental Assets(R). More than 150 games and projects--which have been revamped with anecdotes, tips, and techniques--are proven successes, while the new games were developed with input from Search ...
Following up on their first parenting manual (Children Learn What They Live) Nolte, a teacher, and Harris, a psychotherapist, here turn their attention to the difficult years of adolescence. Like the earlier work, each chapter is inspired by a line in a poem written by Nolte ("If teenagers live with failure they learn to give up"; "If teenagers ...
Created by experts who teach improvisational theatre, this resource for educators and youth workers provides new and creative role-playing exercises that tackle a wide range of topics. From small pieces for a few people to large-scale skits that involve an entire class, this guidebook helps educators engage with kids and helps them engage with ...
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