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About The Book
Filled with real-life examples, humorous anecdotes, and countless interviews with parents, children, and teachers, Raising Children Who Think for Themselves
- Identifies the five essential qualities of self-directed children
- Outlines the seven strategies necessary for parents to develop these qualities in their children
- Addresses nearly one hundred child-raising challenges—from body piercing to whining wars—and offers solutions to help encourage self-direction
Product Details
- Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words (May 10, 2001)
- Length: 304 pages
- ISBN13: 9781582700472
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Raves and Reviews
"Raising Children Who Think for Themselves provides plenty of sensible, down-to-earth advice for parents. A goldmine of suggestions and guidance."
—Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, author of 1-2-3 Magic
"Rich stories and examples from her own parenting experiences and those of her patients make Medhus's book a comprehensive guide for teaching our children to become honest, intuitive, and independent thinkers, using not only their heads but their hearts."
—Jeanne Elium, coauthor of Raisin a Son and Raising a Daughter
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