Grit for Kids: 16 top steps for developing Grit, Passion, Willpower, and Perseverance in kids for self-confidence and a successful life Paperback – May 18, 2017

We all want what is best for our kids and we all want to be good parents. And we all know how difficult that can be. Grit for Kids will help make the job a little easier.In her best-selling book Grit, psychologist Angela Duckworth defines it as the combination of passion and perseverance. Until she published her research, grit was something people picked up almost entirely as a result of circumstance and luck. Now it’s a skill we can teach and now, thanks to Lee David Daniels book, you can teach your kids.Daniels breaks it down into 16 points such as teaching self-control, respect for others, making decisions, motivating and dealing with setbacks. This is a not a step-by-step process but more of a ‘what to do when’ process. For each point, he offers a short introduction, then very practical ‘steps you can take’ and finally, ‘applications in the real world’. It’s the kind of book you will want to refer to often and the structure makes that easy to do.Daniels writes in an easy, straightforward style and unlike too many self-published books these days it is completely free of any distracting error, nor does he waste a reader’s time with the repetitive padding so common in self-help books.Parents who care about their kids will find this an invaluable guide.

A lot of good quick tips for developing grit in students. Excellent for teachers and coaches. Parents will benefit from the book as well.

Inspired read and I appreciate the practical and thoughtful breakdown of steps and ideas for conversations . I'm a fan of Dr Dwecks growthmindset and Angela Duckworth which have achieved results for myself. I needed this bridge to reach our youngest who has not responded to strategies that have worked well to date. I'm Looking forward to applying some of these newly applied techniques.

I was asked to read this book and review it because I had read and reviewed a galley copy of Angela Duckworth's book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, which I absolutely loved. While Mr. Daniels may have been inspired by that book, his work pales in comparison.My first objection is that Lee David Daniels clearly got his inspiration for Grit for Kids from Duckworth's book; however, not once does he credit or even refer to her work in his writing. While not technically plagiarism, I do feel that Daniels is, in a sense, "stealing" Duckworth's material. Angela Duckworth has invested years in her research on the concept of Grit. She has interviewed countless successful people who model passion and perseverance. She is a scholar and a scientist. What credibility does Mr. Daniels have? Is he a parent, a teacher, a coach or other professional who has mentored children who went on to be successful adults? Or is he just another "Dr. Spock," who is opining how to develop gritty kids, when he actually has no proven track record of doing so?Second, this book is amateurish--fraught with typos and grammatical errors. As an experienced copy editor, I found this terribly distracting. It also didn't give me a lot of confidence in Daniels' credibility. The author makes the common mistake of bouncing back-and-forth between he and she, attempting to be gender inclusive. It would be less awkward to say, "To develop _____ characteristic in you children..." and then use the pronouns 'they' and 'them' in his bullet points.While it was good that the author's examples of Grit development depicted wise, loving and supportive parents, not all children have this kind of role models in their lives. I would have liked to have seen examples of grandparents, foster guardians, teachers, coaches club leaders and other supportive adults, as well.Next, I am not a fan of the promotion of Yoga with children. It is way more effective to help children talk out their goals and issues regarding the attainment of those goals with sympathetic adults than to utilize breathing techniques and other stress-relief methods. Yoga is the only religious practice specifically mentioned in the book. If you are going to talk about that, then how about including prayer and other religious exercises?The book is succinct and practical, but it is too short. It gives examples, but they seem contrived. The tone is very "preachy," particularly coming from someone who seems to have no real expertise on the subject. It's more of a primer or booklet than an actual book about developing Grit in kids. If it included a study guide or discussion questions and was better developed, perhaps it could be included in parenting classes or some sort of support group.In summary, this was a fair first draft or outline of what could be covered in a book about developing Grit in young people. Nevertheless, I think it would behoove the author to go back and flesh out this book some more. First, he needs to explain just what Grit is by paraphrasing and quoting some of Angela Duckworth's key points--and giving her credit for them. Second, he could quote or refer to some of her "grit paradigms" or use headings from Duckworth's books to discuss his points, and then give his examples and strategies. He might need to get permission from Duckworth to do so. She may even be gracious enough to collaborate with him--provided he can demonstrate that his advice is useful and credible. Finally, he needs to hire a competent editor to help him correct his errata.Having raised two highly intelligent and successful young men, I know it takes a lot of hard work, understanding and prayer to foster passion and perseverance in children. I have also been involved in education and mentoring young people in religious and club settings. I would have loved to have had access to Angela Duckworth's book back in my earlier years, as well as something to help me practically apply some of her principles at home and in those other settings. While Lee David Daniel's book might whet someone's appetite and get them thinking in this area, I am not sure it would be the best resource available to parents and other supportive adults for developing Grit in their kids.

As an Intervention Specialist, who also has a great appreciation for “Grit,” by Angela Duckworth, I would say it is a nice (suggestive) guide for parents whop practice an Authoritative Parenting Style. I would describe such a parent as a parent works hard consistently over time, to build and maintain positive relationships, justifies the importance of rules, and provides both support and consequences. This text provides scripts to help guide parents through tough conversations. I found it useful with both my children and students!

This book concisely goes through several steps you can take to help your children develop into successful, happy, resilient adults. It offers examples and suggestions, making it easy to take action. I highly recommend.

Still reading and it is phenomenal boy does it hit

I wish I had this when my kids were growing up. It is a fine application of Duckworth 's "Grit" to parenting. It is built around specific stories and situations which is why I liken it an a reference book.