Tenacity in Children examines how multiple generations of parents and caregivers raised
children to become successful adults. Until relatively recent times in human history there
were no schools or organized institutions nor were there parenting books. Rather caregivers
depended on the seven important instincts that evolved across tens of thousands of years in the
human species. This volume highlights the ways in which these instincts are more important than
ever in preparing children for tomorrow's successes. Key areas of coverage include individual
chapters devoted to examining each of the seven instincts - intuitive optimism intrinsic
motivation compassionate empathy simultaneous intelligence genuine altruism virtuous
responsibility and measured fairness - as well as practical strategies to guide children in
acquiring and fine-tuning these essential human instincts. Tenacity in Children provides a
solid foundation to prepare children for a resilient and happy future. It offers well-defined
guideposts for adults committed to providing every child with the opportunity to access
strengthen and employ these instincts as they negotiate childhood and passage into adult life.
This book also serves as a rich resource for researchers practitioners and graduate students
in mental health and public health disciplines as well as many interrelated fields as we all
strive to promote the well-being of children. The collaboration of these two esteemed
psychologists has been impacting on our field for decades. This new book continues that
tradition. - Richard D. Lavoie M.A. M.Ed.Author of It's So Much Work to Be Your
Friend:Helping Children with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success Tenacity in Children is
the perfect balance between concepts knowledge scientific discourse practical ideas and
touching stories thattruly illustrate the principles shared in the book. This book should reach
the hands of every person dedicated to working with children. - Encarni Gallardo MBA
CBMExecutive Director Children's Service Society of Utah Written in an easy-to-read narrative
style Drs. Goldstein and Brooks impart their innovative concept of Tenacity in Children along
with its seven essential instincts by using heartwarming stories personal and professional
insights research and wisdom. - Joyce C. Mills Ph.D.Co-author of Therapeutic Metaphors for
Children and the Child Within Visit our website at www.tenacityinchildren.com
