Synopsis "Imaginative ways to raise healthy, happy families." -Healthy Kids magazine "A great source for parents and educators. The book helps children build character and promote positive self-esteem. The ideas, activities and suggestions are invaluable." -Creative Classroom magazine (Children's Television Workshop) As every parent knows, raising confident, respectful, and well-behaved kids takes a little creativity and a whole lot of love. While the love comes naturally, sometimes parents need a little guidance in finding creative ways to bring out the best in their children. In 365 Ways to Raise Confident Kids, parenting experts Barbara Ann Barnett and Sheila Ellison provide you with practical, tried-and-true advice and creative activities designed to helpkids discover their personal strengths and talents, hone their problem-solving skills, and develop an awareness of the needs of others. Inside you'll find 365 ways to encourage your kids to: ? Be resourceful, imaginative, and self-reliant ? Develop high self-esteem and a strong sense of self-worth ? Communicate effectively and feel comfortable expressing feelings and needs ? Build positive character traits including courage, honesty, patience, responsibility, tolerance, and self-discipline ? Cope with hard times and challenges ? Forge strong bonds with family members ? Enjoy life and develop a healthy sense of humor 365 Ways to Raise Confident Kids offers an abundance of practical activities for every day of the year that are sure to entertain your little ones while nurturing their self-esteem, imagination, and creative genius!

365 Ways to Raise Confident Kids by Sheila Ellison (2007-05-03)

Sheila Ellison

Barnes&Noble

<p>You don’t need fancy entertainment or expensive toys to stimulate your child’s imagination. All you need is a few simple tools and a bit of creativity. 365 Smart After-School Activities shows you how you can fashion a world of wonder out of common household items and engage your child in stimulating play every day of the year. These easy and enjoyable projects were chosen especially to show children between the ages of seven and twelve that they can have fun and learn at the same time. Activities that kids can do with the help of a parent or adult Running a lemonade stand Making a holiday basket Baking chocolate chip cookies Creating a monster mask Organizing a talent show Planting a tree So turn off the TV, turn on the creativity, and get activewith your child!</p>

365 Smart After-School Activities

Judith Gray

Sourcebooks

365 Ways to Help Your Children Grow 8 Bk Display

Sourcebooks, Inc.

365 Afterschool Activities

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