Full Description
Strategies and tips for trusted adults to understand and support children and young adults in building resilience, confidence, and healthy self-care
In Kids Who Feel Better, Do Better, authors Donovan Taylor Hall and Margot C. Hall, M.Ed., Ed.S. with a proven, combined track record of over thirty years of experience in education and youth development; explain, clarify, and offer actionable strategies, practical approaches and relatable anecdotes for any adult working or interacting with children and young adults. Based on Donovan's track record as a teacher, youth advocate and beloved public speaker and Margot's extensive research, classroom and education administration experience; this book provides the reader with a primer on youth development theories, as well as personal insights and proven strategies to strengthen resiliency, promote positive trusted adult-youth relationships and develop skills that enable young people to show up for themselves. This book empowers trusted adults, whatever their role in the lives of children and young people, to create environments where these young people feel valued, supported and empowered.
Throughout, Taylor Hall demonstrates how to foster a classroom culture built on empathy, trust, and mutual respect. Readers will discover how to:
Develop stronger, more meaningful trusted adult-youth connections
Implement evidence-based strategies to enhance youth wellbeing
Provide strategies, easily implemented activities and relatable anecdotes that make this book easy to read and use
Prioritize self-care and build resilience for both them and the youth with whom they interact
Kids Who Feel Better, Do Better earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of adults seeking to help young people feel valued and navigate their lives as they learn to become their best selves.
Contents
Introduction xi
1 Are the Kids OK? 1
2 The Work Broken Down 19
3 Self-Determination Drives Motivation 31
4 Becoming a Champion for Our Youth 49
5 Doing the Work 59
6 Caring 71
7 Connection 83
8 Competence 101
9 Character 115
10 Confidence 125
11 Control 137
12 Coping 151
13 Contribution 171
14 For the Sake of What? 179
Appendix: The Eight Cs Self-Check Using Show and Offer 185
Resources 191
References 195
Acknowledgments 199
About the Authors 201
