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Peter L. Benson, Ph.D., is widely recognized as a leading authority on children and teenagers and the processes that help them flourish and thrive. He is the creator of the framework of Developmental Assets and other widely celebrated innovations in human development. He serves as president and CEO of Search Institute, an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.
Foreword | p. ix |
Introduction: How Igniting Our Teenagers' Sparks Can Support and Save Our Children and Their Future | p. 1 |
Five Steps to Help Ignite Your Teen's Sparks | |
Recognize the Power of Sparks | p. 17 |
Know Your Own Teenager | p. 31 |
Help Discover and Reveal Your Teen's Sparks | p. 47 |
Be the Captain of Your Teen's Spark Team | p. 79 |
Keep Your Teen's Spark Lit | p. 101 |
What Helps Teens Thrive | |
On the Road to a Hopeful Future: Stories from Across America | p. 137 |
Thriving Youth, Thriving Nation | p. 167 |
Spark Resources | |
Teenage Sparks: A Rich National Tapestry | p. 181 |
What Kids Need to Succeed: The 40 Developmental Assets (Ages 12 to 18 Years) | p. 193 |
Key Spark Resources | p. 199 |
Notes | p. 215 |
Acknowledgments | p. 223 |
About the Author | p. 225 |
Index | p. 227 |
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