Since the time for back to school is right around the corner, soak up the last bit of summer with your kids in a relaxing way by fitting in some light reading. And, what better day to do that than on National Book Lovers Day this Sunday, August 9?
As you and your child enjoy quality time together during the remainder of summer, you both can benefit from some educational reading. Consider picking up a couple books on how to safeguard your child against the dangers of drugs and alcohol or on how to best mentor you kids for success. With a new school year brings new challenges and peer pressures. The knowledge gained from these types of resources will be helpful as your child returns to school.
1. Safe Kids, Smart Parents: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Their Children Safe
This book is a must-have guide for parents to keep children of all ages safe. Everything from abduction to abuse is covered in this smart, comprehensive and easy-to-read resource.
2. Lost and Found: Healing Troubled Teens in Troubled Times
Learn about the struggles students have had with their peers, parents and society and how these resilient young people ‘made it’ through those challenging times.
3. The Engaging Child: Raising Children to Have Relationship Skills Beyond Technology
You will find out what it takes to help your children foster critical connecting skills that so often get lost in the Digital Age.
When drugs or alcohol might be the problem in your child’s life, learn what to do about it. You will also learn how to recognize the warning signs of alcohol and drug use in your kids, and get them the help they need to grow and flourish.
Get immediate and clear help if you are angry, confused, frustrated, and sad or at your wits end in dealing with your teenagers.
Kids need development assets, such as family support, a caring school, refusal skills and self-esteem. Learn the powerful tools to be an asset builder in your child’s life.
7. & 8. Active Parenting & Active Parenting of Teens
What type of parent are you? Whether you’re a “doormat”, “dictator”, or somewhere in between, odds are that you want to help your child not only survive, but thrive in the society in which they’ll live. This is exactly what Active Parenting is all about. Parents receive these books for FREE when they attend our Active Parenting workshops which are also no cost to participants. Check out our upcoming workshops to find one in your area.
Happy reading!
