Stuart, Timothy S.

Children at promise : 9 principles to help kids thrive in an at-risk world : turning hard knocks into opportunities for success / Timothy S. Stuart and Cheryl G. Bostrom. - 1st pbk. ed. - San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2005, 2003. - x, 179 pages ; 23 cm

Reprint. Originally published: 2003.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-177).

At promise a new way of thinking -- The at-risk world -- Fear : love's counterfeit -- Adversity and pain can lead to growth -- Trust between a caring adult and a child -- Perseverance -- Responsibility for our actions -- Optimism -- Motivation from identity -- Integrity -- Service -- Engaged play.

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Problem children.
Church work with problem children.
Child rearing--Religious aspects--Christianity.

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