{"product_id":"2940032846956","title":"What Kids Need to Succeed: Four Foundations of Adult Achievement","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost parents speak in terms of 'raising children,' but there’s a simple shift of focus that can help give your kids the best possible start: we’re raising future adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what separates high-achieving adults from those who fail? Just how does a parent go about raising good grown-ups?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s not all genetics, talent or luck. It’s something every parent (or grandparent or foster parent or coach or teacher or mentor) can provide. It’s the Four Foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterviewing successful adults in search of common themes, the authors compared the life stories to those of well-known high-achievers. A pattern emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuccessful adults share a common background, acquiring important skills and attitudes early in life:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e. work hard\u003cbr\u003e. don’t quit\u003cbr\u003e. develop discipline\u003cbr\u003e. be a giver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age of information overload and contradictory parenting advice, The Four Foundations can help you sift through it all and create a parenting plan that reflects your own values and definition of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany parenting books seem to have pushed aside values, ethics, and habits in favor of giving children self-esteem. Unfortunately self-esteem can’t be given; as parents it’s our job to lay the groundwork that allows our kids to practice the attitudes and habits shared by successful adults, growing their own self-esteem as they go!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Kids Need to Succeed: Four Foundations of Adult Achievement uses short, inspiring true stories to illustrate these principles, support parents and help prepare children for a bright future…. One in which they can look at life's challenges and say, “Bring it on… I’m READY!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrea Patten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47173920391408,"sku":"2940032846956","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940032846956_p0.jpg?v=1763951012","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940032846956","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}