Authors: Jill Rigby
ISBN-13: 9781582295749, ISBN-10: 1582295743
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Date Published: August 2006
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Jill Rigby is an accomplished speaker, columnist, television personality, family advocate, and founder of Manners of the Heart Community Fund, a nonprofit organization bringing a return of civility and respect to our society. Whether equipping parents to raise responsible children, encouraging the education of the heart, or training executives in effective communication skills, Jill's definition of manners remains the same an attitude of the heart that is self-giving, not self-serving. She is the proud mother of twin sons who testify to her contagious passion.
Jill Rigby is an accomplished speaker, columnist, television personality, family advocate, and founder of Manners of the Heart Community Fund, a nonprofit organization bringing a return of civility and respect to our society. Whether equipping parents to raise responsible children, encouraging the education of the heart, or training executives in effective communication skills, Jill's definition of manners remains the same -- an attitude of the heart that is self-giving, not self-serving. She is the proud mother of twin sons who testify to her contagious passion.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Went Wrong?
Chapter 2: Where Have All the Parents Gone?
Chapter 3: Enroll in the School of Respect
Chapter 4: Stress Purpose, Not Performance
Chapter 5: Coach; Don't Cheerlead
Chapter 6: Set Boundaries without Building Walls
Chapter 7: Use Discipline, Not Punishment
Chapter 8: Shield Your Treasures from the Trash: Magazines, Books, and Music
Chapter 9: Shield Your Treasures from the Trash: Movies, TV, Video Games, and the Internet
Chapter 10: Engage; Don't Entertain
Chapter 11: Teach Gratefulness, Not Greediness
Chapter 12: Listen to the Children
Appendix A: A Personal Note to Single Parents
Appendix B: Family Protection Policy
Appendix C: Must-Read Books for Parents
Notes
About the Author