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- Paperback
- Weight
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 9780452278103
- Book Title
- Family Virtues Guide : Simple Ways to Bring Out the Best in Our Children and Ourselves
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 1997
- Format
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Family & Relationships, Self-Help, Référence, Philosophy
- Topic
- Personal & Practical Guides, Personal Growth / General, Parenting / General, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
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- 7.2 in
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- 16 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Bring compassion, generosity, and kindness into your home with this essential interfaith parenting guide to raising kids in a virtuous and spiritual household, with week-by-week strategies for living your best lives. The most important job parents have is to pass basic virtues on to their children, and this invaluable book is designed to help make that job a little easier. Compiled by The Virtues Project, an international organization dedicated to inspiring spiritual growth in young and old alike, this multicultural, interfaith handbook shows parents and teachers how to turn words into actions and ideals into realities. Drawn from the world's religions, the 52 virtues included here-one for each week of the year-nurture togetherness in family life. The simple strategies, which explain what a virtue is, how to practice it, and signs of success, will engage children of all ages in an exciting process of growth and discovery. This important book shows you how to- . Learn the language of integrity and self-esteem .Understand the five roles parents play .Discover ways to introduce sacred time into family life .Help children make moral choices The Family Virtues Guide gives adults and children the tools for spiritual and moral growth. Join the thousands of families discovering simple practices for bringing out the best in each other by sharing The Family Virtues Guide.
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0452278104
ISBN-13
9780452278103
eBay Product ID (ePID)
230803
Product Key Features
Book Title
Family Virtues Guide : Simple Ways to Bring Out the Best in Our Children and Ourselves
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Personal & Practical Guides, Personal Growth / General, Parenting / General, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Publication Year
1997
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Family & Relationships, Self-Help, Référence, Philosophy
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Bj1631.P67 1997
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
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Up
Reviews
"An important book for teachers and those who work with children. It teaches the importance of developing moral character."-- St. Petersburg Times "Emphasizes family virtues--those things that are valued by all faiths and cultures in the world, such as love, loyalty and courage."-- Newsday
Table of Content
The Family Virtues GuidePreface Introduction: How to Use The Family Virtues Guide Chapter 1. Who Are Our Children, Really? The Spiritual Nature of Children The Longing for Mastery and Meaning What Kids Are What Kids Are Not The Oppositis Trap The "Chip Off the Old Block" Syndrome Isn''t Love Enough? Chapter 2. What''s a Parent to Do? Parenting Principles and Practices in the Virtues Project Parent as Educator Strategy 1. Recognize Teachable Moments From Shaming to Naming Use Virtues, Not Labels Change Enabling to Empowering Avoid the Abuse of Guilt What If Your Child Does Something Really Terrible? Be a Teacher, Not a Preacher Strategy 2. Speak the Language of the Virtues Tap the Power of Language to Shape Culture Tap the Power of Language to Transform Use Virtues to Acknowledge Use Virtues to Correct Name the Act, Not the Actor Be Specific and Accurate Parent as Authority Strategy 3. Set Clear Boundaries An Educative Model of Authority Give Children R&R: Routines and Rituals Ten Guidelines for Establishing Family Ground Rules Give Choices Within Boundaries Set Boundaries When Virtues Are Violated Set Boundaries to Prepare Children for New Situations Four Principles of Discipline Parent as Guide Strategy 4. Honor the Spirit Share Your Skills Share Your Family Stories Create Routines of Reverence Mark Special Times with Special Rituals What About God? Parent as Counselor Strategy 5. Offer the Art of Spiritual Companioning What About Feelings? Help Children to Make Moral Choices Open the Door Offer Receptive Silence Ask Cup-Emptying Questions Focus on Sensory Cues Ask Virtues-Reflection Questions Ask Closure and Integration Questions Offer Virtues Acknowledgments Chapter 3. How To Apply the Virtues Family Guide in Your Family Introducing the Virtues Project to Your Children Suggestions for Getting Started Set a Time to Meet Open with Something Simple and Reverent Describe the Family Virtues Guide Choose a Virtue to Practice This Week Practice Moderation How to Hold a Family Virtues Meeting Balance Creativity and Order A Sample Agenda Keep It Positive Keep It Simple and Sacred Practice Reverence with a Sharing Circle Apply Creativity and Joyfulness Review the New Virtue of the Week Create Peacefulness with a Closing Ritual Act with Tact Virtues: The Gifts Within Assertiveness Caring Cleanliness Compassion Confidence Consideration Courage Courtesy Creativity Detachment Determination Enthusiasm Excellence Faithfulness Flexibility Forgiveness Friendliness Generosity Gentleness Helpfulness Honesty Honor Humility Idealism Joyfulness Justice Kindness Love Loyalty Mercy Moderation Modesty Obedience Orderliness Patience Peacefulness Prayerfulness Purposefulness Reliability Respect Responsibility Reverence Self-discipline Service Steadfastness Tact Thankfulness Tolerance Trust Trustworthiness Truthfulness Unity Scriptural References Bibliography Appendix A. Discussion Exercises Discussion Exercise 1: Oppositis - "It Doesn''t Matter." Discussion Exercise 2: From Shaming to Naming Discussion Exercise 3: Recognize Teachable Moments Discussion Exercise 4: Ready or Not Discussion Exercise 5: Virtues Acknowledgments Discussion Exercise 6: Virtues Corrections Discussion Exercise 7: The Power of Consistency Discussion Exercise 8: What Difference Can a Ground Rule Make? Discussion Exercise 9: Give Choices within Boundaries Discussion Exercise 10: What''s Wrong with This Picture? Discussion Exercise 11: A Family Values History Discussion Exercise 12: A Confidence History Discussion Exercise 13: Spiritual Companioning with Children Appendix B. The Dos and Dont''s of Bringing Out the Best in Our Children and Ourselves Appendix C. How to Make a Virtues Tree Felt Board Appendix D. Programs and Materials of the Virtues Project; World Wide Web Site About the Authors
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96-053423
Dewey Decimal
649/.7
Dewey Edition
21
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