Protecting The Gift: Keeping Children & Teenagers Safe (And Parents Sane)
Protecting The Gift Keeping Children & Teenagers Safe AUDIO BOOK CD Gavin Becker
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"I commit that by the end of this book, you'll know more and be uncertain less; see more and deny less, accept more and hesitate less; act more and worry less. How can I be so sure? Because if nature selected you for the job of protecting a child, odds are you're up to it."--Gavin de Becker In his groundbreaking bestsellerThe Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker showed millions of readers that like every creature on earth, human beings can predict violent behavior. Now, inProtecting the Gift, de Becker empowers parents to trust fully their own intuition when it comes to their children's safety. In this indispensable resource, de Becker provides keen insights into the behavior and strategies of predators. He offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level: specific questions parents can ask to screen effectively and evaluate baby-sitters, day-care services, schools, and doctors; a "Test of Twelve" safety skills children need before being alone in public; warning signs to help parents protect children from sexual abuse; and how to keep teenage girls and boys from unsafe situations with peers and adults. De Becker also shatters the myth that rules like Never Talk to Strangers will keep your children safe. By showing what danger really looks like--as opposed to what we might imagine it looks like--de Becker gives parents freedom from many common worries and unwarranted fears. All parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. De Becker helps parents find some certainty about life's highest-stakes questions: How can I know a baby-sitter won't turn out to be someone who harms my child? What should I ask child-care professionals when I interview them? What's the best way to prepare my child for walking to school alone? How can my child be safer at school? How can I spot sexual predators? What should I do if my child is lost in public? How can I teach my child about risk without causing too much fear? What must my teenage daughter know in order to be safe? What must my teenage son know in order to be safe? And finally, in the face of all these questions, how can I reduce the worrying? A generation ago, inBaby and Child Care, Dr. Benjamin Spock told parents that they already possessed most of the important knowledge about their children's health. Similarly, when it comes to predicting violence and protecting children, de Becker demonstrates that you already know most of what you need to know-- parents have, he says, "the wisdom of the species."
Product Identifiers
ISBN-10
0553456148
ISBN-13
9780553456141
eBay Product ID (ePID)
922554
Key Details
Author
Gavin De Becker
Edition Description
Abridged
Format
CD
Publication Date
1999-05-18
Language
English
Publisher
Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication Year
1999
Additional Details
Illustrated
Yes
Dimensions
Weight
7.7 Oz
Height
0.9 In.
Width
4.9 In.
Length
5.6 In.
Target Audience
Group
Trade
Classification Method
Dewey Decimal
649/.1
Dewey Edition
21
Contributors
Read by
Gavin De Becker
Reviews
"Gavin de Becker has done it again--this time for kids.Protecting the Giftprovides practical solutions for keeping youngsters safe....A brilliant lesson in prevention." --Ken Wooden, leading child advocate, author ofChild Lures "A must for all parents raising children in an increasingly violent society." --FBI behavioral scientist Robert Ressler "Everyone in contact with children should read this important book. It can help save lives." --Publishers Weekly(starred review) "Dynamic, inspiring and practical... and an entertaining and gripping read. This is a must read for every parent or anyone who cares for kids." --Ellen Snortland, author ofBeauty Bites Beast: Awakening the Warrior Within Women and Girls A Featured Alternate of the Book-of-the-Month Club and the Quality Paperback Book Club Don't miss Gavin de Becker'sNew York TimesBestsellerThe Gift of Fear: and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence "De Becker has a lot to say about crime and the fear of crime, and he says it persuasively...his blend of empathy, reassurance and common sense wows readers." --Newsweek "A how-to book that reads like a thriller...provocative...empowering." --The Boston Globe From the Trade Paperback edition.
"Gavin de Becker has done it againthis time for kids.Protecting the Giftprovides practical solutions for keeping youngsters safe....A brilliant lesson in prevention."Ken Wooden, leading child advocate, author ofChild Lures "A must for all parents raising children in an increasingly violent society."FBI behavioral scientist Robert Ressler "Everyone in contact with children should read this important book. It can help save lives."Publishers Weekly, starred review "Dynamic, inspiring and practical... and an entertaining and gripping read. This is a must read for every parent or anyone who cares for kids."Ellen Snortland, author ofBeauty Bites Beast: Awakening the Warrior Within Women and Girls From the Trade Paperback edition.
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"I commit that by the end of this book, you'll know more and be uncertain less; see more and deny less, accept more and hesitate less; act more and worry less. How can I be so sure? Because if nature selected you for the job of protecting a child, odds are you're up to it."--Gavin de Becker In his groundbreaking bestsellerThe Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker showed millions of readers that like every creature on earth, human beings can predict violent behavior. Now, inProtecting the Gift, de Becker empowers parents to trust fully their own intuition when it comes to their children's safety. In this indispensable resource, de Becker provides keen insights into the behavior and strategies of predators. He offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level: specific questions parents can ask to screen effectively and evaluate baby-sitters, day-care services, schools, and doctors; a "Test of Twelve" safety skills children need before being alone in public; warning signs to help parents protect children from sexual abuse; and how to keep teenage girls and boys from unsafe situations with peers and adults. De Becker also shatters the myth that rules like Never Talk to Strangers will keep your children safe. By showing what danger really looks like--as opposed to what we might imagine it looks like--de Becker gives parents freedom from many common worries and unwarranted fears. All parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. De Becker helps parents find some certainty about life's highest-stakes questions: How can I know a baby-sitter won't turn out to be someone who harms my child? What should I ask child-care professionals when I interview them? What's the best way to prepare my child for walking to school alone? How can my child be safer at school? How can I spot sexual predators? What should I do if my child is lost in public? How can I teach my child about risk without causing too much fear? What must my teenage daughter know in order to be safe? What must my teenage son know in order to be safe? And finally, in the face of all these questions, how can I reduce the worrying? A generation ago, inBaby and Child Care, Dr. Benjamin Spock told parents that they already possessed most of the important knowledge about their children's health. Similarly, when it comes to predicting violence and protecting children, de Becker demonstrates that you already know most of what you need to know-- parents have, he says, "the wisdom of the species."
Product Identifiers
ISBN-10
0553456148
ISBN-13
9780553456141
eBay Product ID (ePID)
922554
Key Details
Author
Gavin De Becker
Edition Description
Abridged
Format
CD
Publication Date
1999-05-18
Language
English
Publisher
Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication Year
1999
Additional Details
Illustrated
Yes
Dimensions
Weight
7.7 Oz
Height
0.9 In.
Width
4.9 In.
Length
5.6 In.
Target Audience
Group
Trade
Classification Method
Dewey Decimal
649/.1
Dewey Edition
21
Contributors
Read by
Gavin De Becker
Reviews
"Gavin de Becker has done it again--this time for kids.Protecting the Giftprovides practical solutions for keeping youngsters safe....A brilliant lesson in prevention." --Ken Wooden, leading child advocate, author ofChild Lures "A must for all parents raising children in an increasingly violent society." --FBI behavioral scientist Robert Ressler "Everyone in contact with children should read this important book. It can help save lives." --Publishers Weekly(starred review) "Dynamic, inspiring and practical... and an entertaining and gripping read. This is a must read for every parent or anyone who cares for kids." --Ellen Snortland, author ofBeauty Bites Beast: Awakening the Warrior Within Women and Girls A Featured Alternate of the Book-of-the-Month Club and the Quality Paperback Book Club Don't miss Gavin de Becker'sNew York TimesBestsellerThe Gift of Fear: and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence "De Becker has a lot to say about crime and the fear of crime, and he says it persuasively...his blend of empathy, reassurance and common sense wows readers." --Newsweek "A how-to book that reads like a thriller...provocative...empowering." --The Boston Globe From the Trade Paperback edition.
"Gavin de Becker has done it againthis time for kids.Protecting the Giftprovides practical solutions for keeping youngsters safe....A brilliant lesson in prevention."Ken Wooden, leading child advocate, author ofChild Lures "A must for all parents raising children in an increasingly violent society."FBI behavioral scientist Robert Ressler "Everyone in contact with children should read this important book. It can help save lives."Publishers Weekly, starred review "Dynamic, inspiring and practical... and an entertaining and gripping read. This is a must read for every parent or anyone who cares for kids."Ellen Snortland, author ofBeauty Bites Beast: Awakening the Warrior Within Women and Girls From the Trade Paperback edition.
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IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
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Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
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