Children Are Gifts
A Parent’s Guide to Raising Gifted, Confident, Happy Children
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“It is not an accident that you have this book in your hand. You are aware of the important role we have as parents and you want to know more. This book is designed to be a guidebook for parents. It is intended to encourage you along your parenting journey as well as give you creative ideas to make parenting fun and rewarding. You’re invited to go with me on a journey to consider ways to raise gifted, confident, happy children through everyday experiences.”
During Edwina’s 40+years of teaching she has had the opportunity to experience the lives of many children. She has seen parents struggling with their relationships, parents that wanted help in discipline, parents that wanted help in just understanding what makes their children behave the way they do, some frustrated, helpless and embarrassed and some who wanted insights, tools and encouragement to be a better parent. So, she reached out and started a parent-teacher partnership program with monthly meetings.
Now that Edwina is no longer in the classroom, she still has the passion to help parents. This book is an extension of her, providing a guide, insights, practical ideas and joys to experience, lessons to warm the heart, to encourage and perhaps challenge all who are involved along the parenting journey. She wants parents to know that they have received a gift from God. Children come prepackaged, unique with gifts, talents, abilities, personalities and modes of learning to be discovered as each child reveals who they are. When children know what their gifts are, they are confident and are happy discovering the many opportunities their abilities offer. This is a guide to aid parents in raising gifted, confident, and happy children.
Edwina believes parenting is the most important job in the world. Even though parenting can be challenging, it can be a happy journey. Yes, you have received a gift!! Embrace the thought and enjoy the journey!
"If you are reading this book because parenting with excellence is vitally important to you, please enjoy learning from the best!”Debra Brill
"Our children are gifts to be cherished, and the book in your hands will remind you of that while giving you concrete ways to help you unwrap, understand, and enjoy these gifts from God." Meredith Daniel
"This book is all about unpacking the gifts that lay within your child-unveiling the genius within." Ava Wilt
We are both pleased that Edwina Neely has incorporated the concepts of The Personalities from our work along with her vivid illustrations and fresh insights. It is our hope that as you read Children Are Gifts, you will discover the uniqueness and giftedness of the personality of each of your children and that you will love them in a new way. Once you see the importance of this understanding in raising your children, as Edwina has done, you’ll be passing it on to other parents as well.
Florence Littauer
Author of the Million+ selling book Personality Plus
Marita Littauer
Author of Wired That Way
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It is our hope that as you read Children Are Gifts, you will discover the uniqueness and giftedness of the personality of each of your children and that you will love them in a new way.
— Florence Littauer, Author of the Million + selling book Personality Plus
— Marita Littauer, Author of Wired That Way
“Children Are Gifts” is a remarkable book, written skillfully with a mix of professional expertise and practical wisdom coming from her long and vast daily life experiences. I found this book to be a “must have” guide for parents …
— Carmen Esposito, Educator – Professional Counselor
The book will
• help you discover your child’s unique gifts and abilities, and experience the joy;
• clear up the question, Why does my child act the way he/she does?
• emphasize the importance of positive communication when talking to your child;
• present strategies on how to discipline with love, without threats and bribes;
• provide methods and tools with abundant activities that are fun for All Ages.
You have received a gift! Embrace the thought and enjoy the journey!
About the Author
Edwina Neely is founder of PAR for Success. Parent Assistant Resource is a support system for families, schools, churches and corporations. PAR is “the answer to the parent’s cry for help”! Her passion is helping parents by presenting seminars on effective parenting. She has presented nationally and internationally to parents and teachers. Edwina has a Master’s Degree, is a credentialed certified award winning teacher, receiving the “Making a Difference” award where she taught many years. She is the author of two children’s books, “Thank You God for My Food” and “Thank You God for My Body”. She and her husband Bill have successfully guided four children through their childhood and teen years to adulthood using many of the principles in this book. Presently they reside in Silver Spring, Maryland, enjoying being grandparents to two boys.