{"product_id":"9780970579850","title":"Raising Global Children","description":"\u003cb\u003eToday’s children need to develop a global mindset – an indispensable tool for success.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, as parents and educators, we must instill in our children an interest in learning about the world early on. \u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e provides the rationale and concrete steps you can take to open up the world to young people – and to do so in a fun and entertaining way without spending a whole lot of money. Packed with practical information, hundreds of tips and dozens of real-life stories, this combination parenting-educational advocacy book is the first of its kind to detail \u003cb\u003ewhat\u003c\/b\u003e raising global children means, \u003cb\u003ewhy\u003c\/b\u003e global awareness is important and \u003cb\u003ehow\u003c\/b\u003e to develop a global mindset. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the pages of \u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors make a strong case for the importance of both small and big ways that adults can influence and shape the development of a global mindset in children, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEncouraging curiosity, empathy, flexibility and independence\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eSupporting learning a second language as early as possible\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eExploring culture through books, food, music and friends\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eExpanding a child’s world through travel at home and abroad\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eHelping teens to spread their own global wings\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAdvocating for teaching global education in schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eEnthusiastically praised by parents and professionals alike, \u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with inspiring advice that will change the way you think about raising and educating children. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e is published by The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), which is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. Find out more at www.actfl.org.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE:\u003cbr\u003e“In the increasingly interconnected and competitive world that our young people find themselves in, Stacie and Mike Berdan’s \u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e is one sure fire way for today’s busy parents to help give their kids a step up and get ahead.” —Curtis S. Chin, former U.S. Ambassador and international business executive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for preparing our children for a successful future in a globally competitive and interconnected world, one that is far different than the world we grew up in.\" —Diane Gulyas, President of DuPont Performance Polymers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for parents who know the world is changing and want their children to experience it, embrace it and benefit from it. It is a must have guide for bringing up globally aware kids.\" —Carolyn Tieger, President of entrePReneur Communications, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Berdans have done an excellent job of outlining how adults can influence and shape the development of a global mindset among children. \u003ci\u003eRaising Global Children\u003c\/i\u003e clearly illustrates how parents and educators can open up the world to the young people in their lives by developing the necessary skills and attitude to fully embrace it!” —Marty Abbott, Executive Director, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Diversion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132593881328,"sku":"9780970579850","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780970579850_p0.jpg?v=1763872952","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780970579850","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}