Meinders Community Library Pipestone

Details a program for improving communication between parents and children, providing sample dialogues and role-playing exercises.

"From NPR veteran Celeste Headlee, an informative, timely, and practical guide to the lost art of conversation"-- Provided by publisher.

Have you noticed that things aren't as civil as they once were? Or that rudeness is no longer an exception but a lifestyle? Sure you have. All you need to do is set foot outside your door to see that bad manners are taking over everywhere. People yak on cell phones in restaurants, even at church. Folks in carpools wear enough cologne to make your eyes bleed. Passengers abuse flight attendants, family outings to the ball park are ruined by rowdy drunks,...

"The G Factor, put simply, is the gravitational pull someone has that draws others to them. Do you have it? You almost certainly have qualities that make up your own unique G Factor. Maybe it's an uncanny ability to inspire coworkers, not take yourself too seriously, or show appreciation. And unless you are a human anomaly, you have areas that need some work too. The good news is, with focus, some practice, and a little help from this book, you can...

Intends to help middle school girls improve their self-esteem and learn to speak their minds, highlighting common situations, from dealing with parents and friends to handling bullies and crushes.