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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Using the strength switch helps you move your focus from your children’s faults to their strengths.
Chapter 3: A child’s strengths are partly rooted in genetics, but the environment helps shape them as well.
Chapter 4: Young children should be supported to try many strengths, then hone them further during adolescence.
Chapter 5: Be realistic about children’s attention spans, yet remember that sustained focus can signal natural ability.
Chapter 6: Mindfulness is a powerful way to heighten awareness of thoughts and feelings – especially for parents.
Chapter 7: You can build up self-control through practice, but this mental muscle also needs time to rest.
Chapter 8: A lack of praise harms children’s development; use strength-based praise to support them.
Chapter 9: Use guilt, rather than shame, when disciplining your children.
Description
The Strength Switch (2017) demonstrates how parents can employ strength-based parenting in family scenarios. It shows that children can blossom and flourish if parents switch their focus onto their child’s strengths rather than being overly critical.
Who Should Listen
- Parents
- Teachers
- Psychologists