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Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers

Peter L. Benson

3.6/5 ( ratings)

In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority 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 helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for all families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Release: September 01, 2008

ISBN: 0470294043

ISBN 13: 9780470294048

Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers

Peter L. Benson

3.6/5 ( ratings)

In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority 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 helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for all families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Release: September 01, 2008

ISBN: 0470294043

ISBN 13: 9780470294048

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