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This book tackles how to educate our children on the cornerstones of a humanistic foundation as a person; harboring those traits of responsibility, caring, honesty, and service to others. It helps parents, educators, and most of all, children to recognize that one must embrace these abilities in order to gain the tools to be fulfilled.
List of contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Anger the Emotion with Strong Roots
Chapter 2: It's Not My Fault! Encouraging Responsibility in Children
Chapter 3: There is a Big World Out There: Practical Social Skills
Chapter 4: A Walk in Someone Else's Shoes: How to Develop Compassion and Empathy
Chapter 5: We're All the Same
Chapter 6: Making a Good First, Second, and Third Impression-The Importance of Hygiene
Chapter 7: Fishing for Friends: A Hard Catch
Chapter 8: Agreeing to Disagree: Conflict Resolution Skills
Chapter 9: Entering the Workforce and Beyond: Growing to Adulthood
Conclusion
About the author
Brett J. Novick has a master's degree in family therapy and post graduate certifications in school social work as well as educational leadership, He is an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University. Mr. Novick is the author of Parents and Teachers Working Together and has had published numerous national and international articles as well as received several awards for his work in education, administration, counseling, social work, and human rights.
Summary
This book tackles how to educate our children on the cornerstones of a humanistic foundation as a person; harboring those traits of responsibility, caring, honesty, and service to others. It helps parents, educators, and most of all, children to recognize that one must embrace these abilities in order to gain the tools to be fulfilled.
