Praise For The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts:
"Practical and achievable. Not only will kids find this book an invaluable
resource, but so too will their parents and other caregivers."
-- Dr. Robert Brooks, faculty Harvard Medical School
"This book should be read by every child,
parent, teacher--anyone who guides and nurtures children.
It beautifully points the way to a kinder, more cooperative
culture. Naomi Drew wisely shows kids how to tap into their
inner power and wisdom to ease their conflicts, talk out
their differences,stay calm, find common ground, and create
great peace. She is a master teacher and a pathfinder in
our culture."
-- Susan Skog, author of Radical Acts of Love: How Compassion Is Transforming
Our World
"This book belongs in every school that is committed not only to reducing
violence and conflict, but also to building a positive school culture of
cooperation and respect.
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-- Dr. Jane Bluestein, Author of Creating Emotionally Safe Schools
"A must read for every adult who interacts with children -- a book that
parents and children can use together to confront everyday issues; truly an
incredible resource. Exactly what we have been waiting for!"
-- Maureen Pfeffer, New Jersey PTA Board of Directors
"The nation's schools,streets and homes will become safer, more harmonious
places if this book iswidely read by students, parents and educators."
-- Meg Cox, author of The Book of New Family Traditions
"This book should be on the desk of every adult who works with children. It is
a goldmine of wonderful strategies that will help todays' youth become peaceful,
contributing, healthy beings. What a difference it will make in our homes, schools,
and world!"
-- Michele Borba, Ed.D. author of Don't Give Me That Attitude
"Provides essential skills for pre-teens and teens to listen respectfully,
discuss sincerely, decide empathically, and proceed with empowerment. Fills a
large void in the conflict resolution field."
-- Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. Prof. of Psychology, Rutgers University Author, Raising Emotionally Intelligent Teenagers
"In her latest book, in a career devoted to the advocacy of peace and
understanding, Naomi Drew presents nitty-gritty scenarios with real life examples
on ways to avoid the all-too easy escalation of anger and violence thatconfront
our children every day. As an author and as a grandparent of two school-age girls,
I applaud Ms Drew for her thoughtfuland well researched guide to a safer and saner
childhood."
-- Don Bolognese, author/artist THE WARHORSE (Simon and Schuster)
"Naomi Drew’s newest book, The Kids1 Guide to Working Out Conflicts, offers
real, honest, practical help to young people who face all kinds of conflict
situations these days. Naomi treats all of them, from the minor clashes
with siblings to potentially life-threatening situations with gangs. She
lays
out the means for young people to really take control of themselves and
their situations in a way that makes peace possible, even in the face of
conflict."
-- Jim Vogt, Director, Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
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