Blog Entries for VangoRelated SearchesPositive Identity29 Sep 2006 06:31 AM The last group of assets that will be written about in this series speak to the need for children to grow up with a sense of purpose and worth. Parents play an integral role in helping a child to establish their sense of self worth. Social Competencies28 Sep 2006 06:53 AM As a single parent, I am always looking for resources to help me become a better parent and help my children to grow up healthy. Learning Positive Values27 Sep 2006 08:20 AM Children need to develop positive values that help them in making good decisions. According to the Search Institute, "The more a child develops positive values that guide her or his behavior, the more likely it is that she or he will make positive choices and grow up healthy. Tags: assets | child development | values Engaged Learners26 Sep 2006 07:48 AM The next asset in this series recognizes the need for children to be engaged in learning. Like many of the other assets, this one is best acquired by parental modeling. It helps children to see their parents engaged in learning new things. Tags: child development | learning | Single Parents Motivation to Achieve22 Sep 2006 12:49 PM Our next asset in this series deals with providing a model for children to be motivated to do well in school and other activities. Family member should model success in their work, and community activities. In addition, contact with other successful adults can go a long way. Tags: achievement | children | motivation asset | success Character Education21 Sep 2006 04:49 PM Is teaching character really a subject that belongs in school? I believe the answer to this question is an astounding Yes! Children need to learn the core subjects of math, reading, science, and social studies. Family Time21 Sep 2006 01:41 PM The next asset in this series calls for positive, supervised activities that families can enjoy together at home. For the optimal growth of children families should spend four or nights per week together and substantial time together during the weekends in enjoyable predictable routines. Religious Community20 Sep 2006 11:24 AM Another important asset to help instill in our children is a sense of religious community. For single parent families the involvement in a loving, supportive community of faith can help ease the pain and emotional suffering that both parents and children feel. Ending Early College Admissions19 Sep 2006 12:50 PM For the past few days, the headlines in most education news read that Harvard University has ended its early admission practice. Tags: admissions | college | Harvard | Princeton | students Youth Programs19 Sep 2006 08:30 AM The next asset in this series speaks to a child's need for out of home activities. The Search Institute recommends that elementary age children be involved in an extra curricular activity for at least one hour per week. Teens should be involved for up to three hours per week in outside activities. Tags: assets | children | extra curricular activities | youth programs |
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