Children At Promise : 9 Principles to Help Kids Thrive in an At Risk World
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“Tim Stuart and Cheryl Bostrom offer a unique and practical perspective on how to have a godly, eternal impact on children.”--Dr. Bill Bright, founder, president, chairman emeritus, Campus Crusade for Christ
" Children At Promise is an immensely practical and inspirational tool for helping kids rise above adversity—and succeed not only in spite of it, but because of it. This book is a winner!" --Les Parrott, Ph.D., professor of clinical psychology, Seattle Pacific University, author, Helping Your Struggling Teenager
Book Description
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.
Children At Promise : 9 Principles to Help Kids Thrive in an At Risk World
Children At Promise: 9 Principles to Help Kids Thrive in an At Risk World,Tim Stuart,Cheryl Bostrom,Jossey-Bass,0787967688,Child Care/Parenting,Christianity - Christian Life - Parenting,Ethics & Morals,Family & Relationships,Parenting - General,Religion - Marriage & Family,Family & Relationships / Parenting,Self-Help & Practical Interests
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