Let them be kids : adventure, boredom, innocence, and other gifts children need

9780785221272
0785221271

viii, 239 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references

Why childhood matters
The gift of adventure: bringing back skinned knees, secret forts, and yard games
The gift of boredom: why kids need mental white space
The gift of being uncool: how and why to let your kids be awkward
The gift of imagination: creative play, saving reading, and a family technology contract
The gift of balance: sports and extracurriculars are awesome (except when they're not)
The gift of grit: instilling work ethic, handling failure, and other lessons from our neighborhood pet-sitting business
The gift of manners and kindness: how I taught my kids to look adults in the eye (and other long-lost courtesies)
The gift of family: why kids need a tribe and they need it to be you
The gift of innocence: the blessing of not being a grown-up
The gift of faith: grace for kids (and parents) who mess up

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