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Siebold, Douglas – Our Children, 1998
Ongoing controversy exists over how to practice character education in public schools. Parents are responsible for developing their children's character, and they must be involved from the beginning in developing character education in their schools and communities. Like the self-esteem movement, the character education movement requires…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Parent Responsibility, Personality Development
Brooks, Robert; Goldstein, Sam – 2001
The increased stress, pressure, and demands on children today have caused an alarming increase in childhood depression, health disorders, and antisocial behavior. However, numerous scientific studies of children facing great adversity have shown just how important resilience is for successful growth. This book synthesizes a large body of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Rearing, Childhood Needs, Children
Pruett, Kyle D. – 1999
This book provides practical help for parents to enhance their toddler's growth and development. Chapter 1, "The Importance of Being Two," explains why toddlerhood is the best time for providing an emotional foundation. Chapter 2, "The Young Child's Brain and Mind," discusses how recent findings on brain development have…
Descriptors: Brain, Child Development, Child Rearing, Competence