Parenting
What Kids Need to Succeed: Peter L. Benson, Ph.D., Judy Galbraith, M.A., and Pamela
Espeland
ISBN: 1-57542-030-9
This book describes new assets including caring neighborhoods, community service,
integrity, cultural competence, and peaceful conflict resolution, then gives specific
suggestions for building all 40 assets at home, at school, in the neighborhood, and in the
faith community.
With over 700 ideas to try, What Kids Need to Succeed makes anyone an asset-builder and
a positive force in young people's lives.
Extraordinary Parents: Lynn Fielding
ISBN: 978-0-9666875-3-8
Extraordinary Moms and Dads refuse to leave anything to chance. The academic skills of
children greatly impact their entire education and the trajectory of the rest of their lives.
The good news is that parents make a decisive difference. Find out how families can
amplify early learning from birth to age five, and maximize their child’s potential and
opportunities in school year-by-year.
Engaging “Hard to Reach” Parents: Anthony Feiler
In this book, the author emphasizes what schools can do to facilitate the communication
process, rather than adopting a “blaming” or “deficit” view of families. Real-world case
studies of initiatives that promote effective cooperation between parents and teachers are
presented, allowing readers to learn about successful strategies rooted in practical
experience.