Resources for Parents

One of the most important goals of the Strengths Movement is to equip parents with the tools they need to help children discover and leverage their strengths.

Documents
Strengths in Schools- An article by Jenifer Fox from the Parents League of New York Review

Strengths Movement Tip Sheet- Some ideas you can try right now to focus on strengths

Relationship Exercises- A few easy things you can do with your children to start a conversation about relationship strengths.

Links
StrengthsNet- Strengths Net is a powerful online networking tool for parents, educators and others to share ideas and collaborate on projects.

A Few Books We Like
Superparenting for ADD: An Innovative Approach to Raising Your Distracted Child
by Dr. Ned Hallowell

A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
by Daniel Pink

StrengthsExplorer For Ages 10 to 14: From Gallup, the Creators of StrengthsFinder
by Gallup Youth Development Specialists

Staying Connected to Your Teenager: How to Keep Them Talking to You and Hear What They're Really Saying
Mike Riera