The Power of Presence: Be a Voice in Your Child's Ear Even When You're Not with Them

About the Book

For single parents, working parents, and caregivers who worry about the time they spend away from their children, the mother of The Other Wes Moore shares strategies to raise happy, well adjusted kids.

As the mother of Wes Moore, whose memoir about overcoming the obstacles that face a fatherless young black man was a huge bestseller, Joy is constantly asked: How did you do it? How can you be a good parent, have a career and stay healthy when you don't have a partner to pick up the slack? How do you connect with a child when you can't always be there? Joy's answer is "presence." Specifically, seven different ways of being a force in a child's life, ensuring that they feel your influence. We can't always be physically there for our children, but the power of presence can help us to be a voice in the back of their minds that guides them through difficult times.

In The Power of Presence, Moore explores seven pillars of presence--heart, faith, mind, courage, financial freedom, values, and connectedness--that all parents can use to positively influence their children. Using compelling stories from women who have been there and practical advice on everything from savings accounts to mindfulness, this book is a compassionate look at what it takes to raise great kids even in less than ideal circumstances.

About the Author :
Joy Thomas Moore is a Peabody Award winner and President and CEO of JWS Media Consulting. Prior to starting her company, Moore worked for 15 years with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private philanthropy dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children and families in the United States. There she developed and supported media products to support and enhance the Foundation's mission. The Casey Foundation is one of the numerous organizations she works for as a consultant through JWS Media Consulting. Joy Thomas Moore is a Peabody Award winner and President and CEO of JWS Media Consulting. Prior to starting her company, Moore worked for 15 years with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private philanthropy dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children and families in the United States. There she developed and supported media products to support and enhance the Foundation's mission. The Casey Foundation is one of the numerous organizations she works for as a consultant through JWS Media Consulting. Wes Moore is a Rhodes Scholar, a combat veteran of Afghanistan, and has worked as a special assistant to Secretary Condoleezza Rice at the State Department as a White House fellow. He was a featured speaker at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, named one of Ebony magazine's "Top Thirty Leaders Under Thirty," and was recently dubbed one of the top young business leaders in America by Crain's. He lives in Jersey City, New Jersey. Wes Moore is a Rhodes Scholar, a combat veteran of Afghanistan, and has worked as a special assistant to Secretary Condoleezza Rice at the State Department as a White House fellow. He was a featured speaker at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, named one of Ebony magazine's "Top Thirty Leaders Under Thirty," and was recently dubbed one of the top young business leaders in America by Crain's. He lives in Jersey City, New Jersey. Wes Moore is a Rhodes Scholar, a combat veteran of Afghanistan, and has worked as a special assistant to Secretary Condoleezza Rice at the State Department as a White House fellow. He was a featured speaker at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, named one of Ebony magazine's "Top Thirty Leaders Under Thirty," and was recently dubbed one of the top young business leaders in America by Crain's. He lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Review :

"Anyone who doesn't know about Joy's inspirational journey and how she has turned that hard-earned wisdom into valuable insights for parents is in for a real treat. I guarantee that parents will take away powerful lessons to pass on to their children that will help guide them throughout their lives."

-- "Geoffrey Canada, educator, author, and former president of the Harlem Children's Zone"

"Provides an insightful, thought provoking and heart felt road map for helping families."

-- "Charlotte Lewellen Williams, University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Center on Community Philanthropy"

"There are so many moments in Joy's book that are comforting and inspiring to single moms and parents of all kinds."

-- "Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent" This book speaks to the heart of every parent out there who wants to do their very best in raising their children. The Power of Presence provides an insightful, thought provoking and heart felt road map for helping families make that happen.-- "Charlotte Lewellen Williams, University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Center on Community Philanthropy"