Courageous Parents, Confident Kids – A digital download of a fabulous new book for all our subscribers!
Dear Readers,
I am very honored that Kidpower has a chapter in a terrific book of parenting resources created by MojoMom author Amy Tiemann, who is also director of our North Carolina Kidpower Center. According to Amy, “Our goal with Courageous Parents, Confident Kids is to share core concepts and skills you can build upon to become a courageous parent. When you do so, you can experience tremendous growth throughout your whole family, kids and parents included.”
As a benefit to our readers, anyone who already is or becomes a subscriber to either the International or the California editions of our Kidpower e-newsletter will be able to get a free digital download of this fabulous new book on April 19th, as long as they are on our list by April 18th. Please pass this opportunity on to your circle of friends, family, and colleagues, so that they can learn more about Kidpower and have this exceptional BOOK FOR FREE.
To give you an overview of the content and depth of this book, are the chapters and authors in Courageous Parents, Confident Kids -- Letting Go So You Both Can Grow:
Introduction by the Editor, Amy Tiemann, Ph.D., author of Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family.
Part 1: The Courage to Invest in Your Own Development
The Transformative Power of Self-care by Renee Peterson Trudeau, life coach and author of The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal.
Tools for Career Reinvention by Kella Hatcher and Maryanne Perrin, founders of Balancing Professionals.
Part 2: Developing Your Own Courageous Parenting Style
The Courage to Let Our Kids Solve Their Own Problems by Maya Frost, international lifestyle design expert and author of The New Global Student.
The Courage to Become Your Own Parenting “Expert” by Melissa Stanton, author of The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide.
The Power of Personal Significance for Kids of All Ages by Amy McCready, parent educator and founder of Positive Parenting Solutions.
I’m Worried I Worry Too Much, But How Do I Stop? by Jamie Woolf, leadership expert and author of Mom-In Chief.
Part 3: Real-world Safety Skills for All
Kidpower: Skills for Safety, Skills for Independence by Irene van der Zande, co-founder and executive director of Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International.
How to Say Yes to Your Kids’ Online Activities by Linda Criddle, internet safety expert and creator of iLookBothWays.com
Part 4: Finding Your Voice and Raising It for the Community
Becoming a Political Parent: PunditMom on Mothers Raising Their Voices Online by Joanne Bamberger, journalist and PunditMom blogger.
Building a Family-friendly America: Challenge and Progress Through the Eyes of MomsRising.org by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, co-founder and Executive Director of MomsRising.org
It Takes a Motherhood by Cooper Munroe and Emily McKhann, co-creators of the award-winning online community, TheMotherhood.com
Best wishes always,
Irene van der Zande
Kidpower Executive Director/Co-Founder