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Sparks : How Parents Can Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers by Peter L. Benson (2008, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470294043
ISBN-139780470294048
eBay Product ID (ePID)65956052
Product Key Features
Book TitleSparks : How Parents Can Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPersonal Growth / General, Parenting / General, Inspirational & Personal Growth
Publication Year2008
GenreFamily & Relationships, Young Adult Nonfiction, Self-Help
AuthorPeter L. Benson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight15.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-020971
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal649/.125
Table Of ContentForeword. Introduction: How Igniting Our Teenagers' Sparks. Can Support and Save Our Children and Their Future. Part One: Five Steps to Help Ignite Your Teen's Sparks. Step One: Recognize the Power of Sparks. Step Two: Know Your Own Teenager. Step Three: Help Discover and Reveal Your Teen's Sparks. Step Four: Be the Captain of Your Teen's Spark Team. Step Five: Keep Your Teen's Spark Lit. Part Two: What Helps Teens Thrive. Chapter One: On the Road to a Hopeful Future: Stories from Across America Chapter Two: Thriving Youth, Thriving Nation. Spark Resources. Teenage Sparks: A Rich National Tapestry. What Kids Need to Succeed: The 40 Developmental Assets (Ages 12 to 18 Years). Key Spark Resources. Notes. Acknowledgments. About the Author. Index.
SynopsisPraise for Sparks "Peter Bensons Sparks is an insightful, step-by-step guide for parents who want to help their teenagers be happier. It deserves to be read by all adults looking for ways to inspire (and be inspired by) todays youth." Kathy Cloninger, CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA "Dr. Benson provides an evidence-based and empowering breath of fresh air that reminds us that all youth need and deserve caring adults who support them to find the spark within." Judy Vredenburgh, president and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America " Sparks provides a whole new outlook on our relationships with teenagers. I hope it reaches and touches everyone who cares about our nations youth." Irv Katz, executive director, National Collaboration for Youth "Peter Bensons pioneering work has long been an inspiration for all who are dedicated to bringing out the highest potential in our young, and his new book is a wellspring of illuminating insight, sound practical advice, and a stirring call to action for raising the younger generation with the wise guidance they deserve." William Damon, Ph.D., professor and director, Stanford Center on Adolescence and author, The Path to Purpose "A must-read for parents, this book is also an inspirational, practical guide for youth development professionals, teachers, coaches, and mentors who want to help teens discover their passions and enjoy meaning, purpose, and happiness." Roxanne Spillett, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America "The teen years can be the most challenging ones for both teens and their parents. At the same time they can also be the most rewarding. Peter Benson provides valuable, practical insights and advice in Sparks which parents will turn to time and again as they support their teenager in making healthy choices." Neil Nicoll, president and CEO, YMCA of the USA, In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks--when illuminated and nurtured--give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person's life from one of "surviving" to "thriving." Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents, Sparks offers a step-by-step approach to helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for all families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background., In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks when illuminated and nurtured give young people joy, energy, and direction.
LC Classification NumberHQ799.15.B47 2008
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