Assets: 40 Keys to Effective Parenting

The following newsletters are published one per month in the Paw Prints by the Denali School counselor, Janice Banta. They are available here in .pdf format for you to download. Click on desired title to download to your computer.

Assets: 40 Keys to Effective Parenting

Introduction to Asset Type Type #1: Support
Asset #1: Family Support
Asset #2: Positive Family Communication
Asset #3: Other Adult Relationships
Asset #4: Caring Neighborhood
Asset #5: Caring School Climate
Asset #6: Parent Involvement in Schooling

Introduction to Asset Type #2: Empowerment
Asset #7: Community Values Youth
Asset #8: Youth as Resources
Asset #9: Service to others
Asset #10: Safety

Introduction to Asset Type #3: Boundaries and Expectations
Asset #11: Family Boundaries
Asset #12: School Boundaries
Asset #13: Neighborhood Boundaries
Asset #14: Adult Role Boundaries
Asset #15: Positive Peer Influence
Asset #16: High Expectations

Introduction to Asset Type #4: Constructive Use of Time
Asset #17: Creative Activities
Asset #18: Youth Programs
Asset #19: Religious Community
Asset #20: Time at Home

Introduction to Asset Type #5: Commitment to Learning
Asset #21: Achievement Motivation
Asset #22: School Engagement
Asset #23: Homework
Asset #24: Bonding to School
Asset #25: Reading for Pleasure

Introduction to Asset Type #6: Positive Values
Asset #26: Caring
Asset #27: Equality and Social Justice
Asset #28: Integrity
Asset #29: Honesty
Asset #30: Responsibility
Asset #31: Restraint

Introduction to Asset Type #7: Social Competencies
Asset #32: Planning and Decision Making
Asset # 33: Interpersonal Competence
Asset #34: Cultural Competence
Asset #35: Resistance Skills
Asset #36: Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Introduction to Asset Type #8: Positive Identity
Asset #37: Personal Power
Asset #38: Self-esteem
Asset #39: Sense of purpose
Asset #40: Positive View of Personal Future

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