About the Book
For Teachers and Parents of Children to Age 12
Finally, a book that shows you how to teach kids the eightindispensable skills-self-confidence, self-awareness,communication, problem solving, getting along, goal setting,perseverance, and empathy-they'll need for living confident, happy,and productive lives. Filled with step-by-step advice, practicalideas, and real-life examples, Parents Do Make a Difference putsfield-tested tools into the hands of every parent and teacher whowants their children to succeed.
"The fact is this may well be the only book you'll ever need onraising great children."--from the Foreword by Jack Canfield,coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul
Table of Contents:
Foreword Jack Canfield.
Preface: You Do Make a Difference!
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Success Skill 1. Positive Self-Esteem: Developing an "I CanAttitude" and a Solid Belief in Self.
Success Skill 2. Cultivating Strengths: Developing PersonalPotential and Enhancing Individuality.
Success Skill 3. Communicating: Learning How to Speak Up, ListenAttentively, and Reduce Misunderstandings.
Success Skill 4. Problem Solving: Knowing How to Find Solutions andResolve Conflicts.
Success Skill 5. Getting Along: Learning How to Make Friends, Be aFriend, and Deal with Stormy Relationships.
Success Skill 6. Goal Setting: Targeting What You Want and TakingAction to Achieve It.
Success Skill 7. Not Giving Up: Encouraging Perseverance.
Success Skill 8. Caring: Increasing Compassion and Empathy.
Final Thoughts.
References.
Index.
About the Author.
About the Author :
THE AUTHOR
Michele Borba, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned educator and award-winning author of twenty-three books. The mother of three adult sons,Dr. Borba is a contributor to NBC's Today show and regularly serves as a guest expert on talk shows including Dr. Phil and CNN. Her latest book is The Big Bookof Parenting Solutions. Follow her blog at www.micheleborba.com.
Review :
"The fact is this may well be the only book you'll ever need on
raising great children." (from the Foreword by Jack Canfield,
coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul®)
"Packed with helpful suggestions and insights. This book is a
wonderful guide to help kids become winners." (Louise Hart, author
of The Winning Family: Increasing Self-Esteem in Your Children and
Yourself and On the Wings of Self-Esteem)
"Parents Do Make a Difference makes a huge contribution to the
well-being of children. It's positive, practical, and instantly
usable. Kids across America will surely become more confident and
self-reliant as a result of this wonderful book." (Naomi Drew,
author of Learning the Skills of Peacemaking)
"Dr. Michele Borba's years of research and experience make her
uniquely qualified as an expert in this field. The many practical
and creative suggestions offered here are sound, effective ways of
developing successful human beings. I'm certain that this
outstanding book will become an extremely valuable guide and
resource for both parents and teachers." (Robert W. Reasoner,
president, International Council for Self-Esteem and retired school
superintendent)
"Michele Borba's book is bursting with wise and practical ideas
for helping kids develop the strengths of character-qualities like
caring, self-discipline, and perseverance-that make us fully
human." (Thomas Lickona, author of Educating for Character)
"Parents Do Make a Difference is a godsAnd for parents. Dr.
Borba speaks clearly and authoritatively about the things that
matter most to a child's success-not grades or test scores, but the
ability to set goals, cooperate, and empathize with others, to be
self-reliant and self-motivated, and above all, have high
self-esteem." (Thomas Armstrong, author of Awakening Your Child's
Natural Genius and In Their Own Way)
"Michele Borba's new book is invaluable. Drawing on a lifetime
of rich experience, the author understands parents' concerns and
speaks to them wisely and compassionately. Best of all, she spells
out what parents need to know in easily accessible language and
easily learnable stages." (Nathaniel Branden, author of The Six
Pillars of Self-Esteem and A Woman's Self-Esteem)
"Parents Do Make a Difference is able to address the core issues
of parenting. Cross-culturally, Dr. Michele Borba has brought
valuable insights to teaching professionals. Her parenting ideas
have also been widely adopted by parent educators in Hong Kong."
(Ivan Yiu, assistant community services secretary for children
& youth, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Hong Kong)
"Every child arrives in life with a birthright to healthy
self-esteem and to be welcomed, nurtured, and inspired by parents
who abide by the practices Michele Borba recommAnds in this book.
Applying these principles would quickly help the world become a
much healthier and happier place." (Senator John Vasconcellos, 13th
District, California State Senate)
"Finally, a 'cookbook' for parents and educators on how to raise
successful kids. My seminar attAndees have asked me for years,
'Wouldn't it be terrific if children could be exposed to these
principles of self-esteem?' Michele, you've done it. The world
needs your recipes for success-what a difference they'll make in
our kids' futures!" (Bob Moawad, chairman/CEO, Edge Learning
Institute, and past president, National Association for
Self-Esteem)
"Michele Borba has done it again - she's written another
must-have, must-read book! Parents of grown children will ask, 'Why
didn't they have this when my kids were younger?' and then buy it
for their grown kids so the grandkids will be raised sensibly. I
highly recommAnd this book to anyone who cares about kids." (Hanoch
McCarty, coeditor of A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul®
and coauthor of Acts of Kindness)
"This book is loaded with practical, proven ideas for teachers
and parents to use in their efforts to be the best influence they
can be. Children of all ages will be helped to develop skills they
need to be their personal best in the new millennium." (Dorothy
Rouse, board member and former teacher, Los Gatos Union School
District Los Gatos, California)
"By applying the strategies from Parents Do Make A Difference I
experienced such stunning success with a severely disturbed foster
child that it caused an astonished juvenile court judge to label
her transformation "miraculous." He even lead his courtroom in a
round of applause for her success and credited her rehabilitation
to Dr. Borba's techniques. One could only imagine how using these
techniques could profoundly impact the lives of all children."
(Dawn Hamill, foster child advocate)
"As one who works with foster children, I consistently look to
Michele Borba for her expertise, insightful guidance, and sound
advice. I personally have seen miracles occur in the lives of
foster children who have been touched by the skills detailed in
Parents Do Make A Difference. Because of this book, foster
children's lives are being changed - more importantly, their lives
are being saved." (Madelene Hunter, recipient of the California
Foster Parent's Association's President's Award; founder, Madelene
Hunter Foundation Serving Foster Children, San Diego)
"I strong Andorse Michele Borba's new book, Parents Do Make a
Difference. Grounded in solid research, her message has the
potential to truly help parents help their children be more
successful in school and in life." (Richard Herzberg, executive
director, Bureau of Education & Research)
