Book: Life Skills for Kids - Christine M. Field
Life Skills for Kids DISCLAIMER: I want to put upfront that this book is written from a CHRISTIAN perspective. There are quotes from the Bible and a very conservative non-pc stance on homosexuality,...
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This book reminds me of Dennis and how conscious he is about all life areas. Preface Reason for writing the book: "A few years into this process (homeschooling), we observed that our academic program...
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Introduction: There are three broad areas of life: public, personal, and family life. Quotes Robert Barnes from Ready For Responsibilty: "If there is no plan, no philosophy of life, there can be...
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Chapter 2 People Skills Second Maxim of Maturity Children must learn to get along with others and to resolve and manage conflict on their own. Transferable Skills Ability to work well with others,...
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Chapter 2-In the Home Skills Third Maxim of Maturity: Everyone lives somewhere. We need to take care of that place and make it a haven from which to nourish ourselves and others. Transferable Skills...
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Chapter 4 -Life Navigation 4th Maxim of Maturity -It's a big and sometimes uncertain world out there and our children need to navigate it safely. Transerable Skills Ability to avoid unnecessary risks;...
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Chapter 5 -Time Organization 5th Maxim of of Maturity: We are given only a certain amount of time. We have to use it wisely. Transferable Skills Ability to manage time well, to plan and complete...
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Chapter 6: Space Organization Sixth Maxim of Maturity: We all work and live in a physical space. We need to manage that space. Our children's future spouses and employer will appreciate this...
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Chapter 7: Around the House Skills 7th Maxim of Maturity: Things break and need maintenance. The more we can learn to do on our own, the more self-reliant we will be. Transferable Skills Aptitude and...
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Chapter 8: Money, Money, Money 8th Maxim of Maturity: Much of life involves money. Either we learn to handle it or it will handle us. Transferable Skills: Ability to set goals and priorities, be...
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Chapter 9: Healthy Habits 9th Maxim of Maturity: Each of us have only one body. We need to take care of it. Transferable Skills Capacity for self-discipline and self awareness; ability to keep...
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10th Maxim of Maturity: A brain is a valuable thing. We should aim to make it work at peak performance. Transferable Skills: Ability to understand ideas and assimilate new information; ability to...
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Chapter 11 -Spiritual Habits 11th Maxim of Maturity: If God is not at the center of your life, it will ultimately be unsatisfying. Transferable Skills Ordered priorities; respect for authority;...
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Chapter 12: Decision Making 12th Maxim of Maturity: We must make a lot of decisions in life. The more decisions we make, the better decision makers we will be. Transferable Skills Ability to review...
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