Sparks- A new book By Dr. Peter Benson. Part 4

A new book By Dr. Peter Benson.

Sparks-How parents can help ignite the hidden strengths of teenagers!

What Do You Want for Your Kids?

All parents wish to raise children who lead lives of purpose and passion. This wish becomes all the more important -- and elusive -- in a world that is changing rapidly.

Purpose and passion are the hallmarks of a life that matters, a life worth living. They are the source of joy and happiness. All adults learn this basic truth, yet often discover it later in life. The greatest gift parents can give their children is to help them discover and act on this truth now.

In this provocative and practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, one of the world's leading authorities on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks -- when illuminated and nurtured -- give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person's life from one of "surviving" to "thriving."

Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents, Sparks offers a step-by-step approach to help teenagers -- and parents -- discover, celebrate, and act on their unique gifts. The plan can be used with great success by all families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background. The five basic steps are: Step One: Recognize the Power of Sparks Step Two: Know Your Own Teenager Step Three: Help Discover and Reveal Your Teen's Sparks Step Four: Be the Captain of Your Teen's Spark Team Step Five: Keep Your Teen's Spark Lit

Five simple steps, but powerful...because young people who identify their sparks and get support in developing them from caring adults o Have higher grades in school o Are more likely to be socially competent o Are more likely to be healthy physically o Are more likely to volunteer to help other people o Are more likely to be good stewards of the earth and its resources o Are more likely to have a sense of purpose

Isn't this what we all want for our teenagers?

We need to help our kids find their sparks. Your role is crucial, and this book will give you everything you need to be the "spark champion" your child needs.

The Author

Peter L. Benson, Ph.D. is widely recognized as a leading authority on children and teenagers and the processes that help them flourish and thrive. He is the creator of the framework of Developmental Assets and other widely celebrated innovations in human development. He serves as President and CEO of Search Institute, an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.

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