This volume examines more than 800 scientific articles and reports on adolescent development that tie to each of the 40 developmental assets identified by Search Institute. An invaluable reference for people who seek to build assets for youth through their programs and communities, it not only shows the strong scientific foundation that undergirds the asset framework, but also shows what is known about how assets are built and their impact on different populations of youth.

Developmental Assets: A Synthesis of the Scientific Research on Adolescent Development

Politics & Social Sciences

Leffert, Nancy

Scales PhD, Peter C.

Philosophy

Search Institute Press

Free Spirit Trade Paperback with 310 pages. Based on groundbreaking research by Minneapolis-based Search Institute, this book spells out more than 1,000 practical, creative ways to build assets in children from birth to 11 years. These are things that anyone can do; you don't have to be an "expert." If you're a parent, educator, childcare provider, health-care professional, congregational leader, employer, librarian, or community leader, you'll find tips especially for you. - If you care about children and want to be a positive influence in their lives this book is for you!

What Young Children Need to Succeed: Working Together to Build Assets from Birth to Age 11

Parenting & Relationships

Roehlkepartain, Jolene L.

Parenting

Free Spirit Pub.

Based on groundbreaking research, building on the success of WHAT KIDS NEED TO SUCCEED and WHAT TEENS NEED TO SUCCEED, this new book helps adults create a firm foundation for children from day one. As in the previous two books, the focus is on developmental assets--family support, a caring neighborhood, positive values, social skills, and more--that help children start out right and grow up healthy, well-adjusted, and strong. You’ll find hundreds of practical, concrete ways to build 40 assets in four different age groups: birth to 12 months, 1 to 2 years, 3 to 5 years, and 6 to 11 years. The authors have also included unique tips for nine specific groups: parents, educators, child-care providers, health-care professionals, congregational leaders, employers, librarians, community leaders, and children themselves. Inspiring true stories show how individuals, organizations, and communities across the U.S. are building assets for children; resources point you toward more information. Comprehensive, friendly, and easy to use, this book makes anyone an asset builder and a positive influence in children’s lives. The Leader's Guide (ISBN 1-57542-071-6, $19.95) includes five complete, step-by-step, ready-to-use workshops: “The Power of Children’s Assets,” “Building Assets in Infants,” “Building Assets in Toddlers,” “Building Assets in Preschoolers,” and “Building Assets in Elementary-Age Children.” Each lasts from 60-90 minutes; all are easily adapted for many different audiences--parents, educators, child advocates, community members. 50 reproducible handouts feature quick, practical suggestions for asset building.

A Leader's Guide to What Young Children Need to Succeed: Working Together to Build Assets from Birth to Age 11

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