Character Is the Key: How to Unlock the Best in Our Children and Ourselves - Softcover

Dimerman, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470155604 ISBN 13: 9780470155608

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

"Sara Dimerman makes a convincing case that developing character in our children is one of a parent′s most important tasks. In Character Is the Key , she provides an innovative, step–by–step template for families who want to explore the values they cherish and deepen their commitment to living by those values." — Caroline Connell , Editor, Today′s Parent Would you like to see your children: Taking greater initiative at home and school? Able to put themselves in others′ shoes? Taking more responsibility for their actions? Valuing togetherness as a family and wanting to spend more time with you? Consistently treating peers, adults and themselves with respect? Persisting through challenges and not giving up prematurely? Being honest even when the truth is difficult to share? Courageously facing fears? Motivated to help with chores around the house? Less influenced by negative peer pressure and able to stand up for what they believe? Looking forward to a bright and successful future? Then Character Is the Key will help! The character education movement, implemented by educators around the world, is an incredibly successful and growing phenomenon. When important character attributes like honesty, integrity, and fairness are modeled and taught to kids, they develop an inner compass that continues to guide them in a positive direction.  The missing link has been helping parents with their crucial participation at home – until now. In Character Is the Key , parenting expert and therapist Sara Dimerman shares proven techniques in a powerful, step–by–step plan that will help you bring your family together, improve communication, and unlock the very best in your children – and yourself. Get started today!

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"Sara Dimerman makes a convincing case that developing character in our children is one of a parent′s most important tasks. In Character Is the Key , she provides an innovative, step–by–step template for families who want to explore the values they cherish and deepen their commitment to living by those values." — Caroline Connell , Editor, Today′s Parent "Sara Dimerman has done a wonderful service to everyone striving for more harmonious relationships within families. This book is a valuable and timely resource for anyone engaged in the challenge of raising children today." — Toronto Chief of Police William Blair Would you like to see your children: Taking greater initiative at home and school? Able to put themselves in others′ shoes? Taking more responsibility for their actions? Valuing togetherness as a family and wanting to spend more time with you? Consistently treating peers, adults and themselves with respect? Persisting through challenges and not giving up prematurely? Being honest even when the truth is difficult to share? Courageously facing fears? Motivated to help with chores around the house? Less influenced by negative peer pressure and able to stand up for what they believe? Looking forward to a bright and successful future? Then Character Is the Key will help! The character education movement, implemented by educators around the world, is an incredibly successful and growing phenomenon. When important character attributes like honesty, integrity, and fairness are modeled and taught to kids, they develop an inner compass that continues to guide them in a positive direction. The missing link has been helping parents with their crucial participation at home – until now. In Character Is the Key , parenting expert and therapist Sara Dimerman shares proven techniques in a powerful, step–by–step plan that will help you bring your family together, improve communication, and unlock the very best in your children – and yourself. Get started today!

About the Author:

Sara Dimerman, Dip.C.S., C.Psych.Assoc., is the founder and Director of the Parent Education and Resource Centre. Her syndicated column Help Me Sara appears in publications across the United States and Canada, and she is the child and family therapy expert at canadianparents.com. Sara is relied upon by the media as a parenting expert: she is regularly quoted in magazine and newspaper articles as well as appearing on radio and television across North America. Her first book, Am I a Normal Parent?  (Hatherleigh Press, USA) was published in 2008.  Sara lives in Toronto, Canada. She is married and has two daughters, aged nine and seventeen. Visit www.helpmesara.com

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470155604
• ISBN 13: 9780470155608
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272