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I Saw an Angel in the Stone and I Carved to Set it Free

By: Doug Whitener

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I Saw an Angel in the Stone and I Carved to Set it Free

By: Doug Whitener

The imagery of a sculptor chipping away to free an angel from the stone suggests the idea that children have "miraculous human" qualities that can be released if a sculptor takes the time to free the child. In this book Doug Whitener asserts that parents and teachers are the lead sculptors who can help free children to live meaningful and responsible lives. Mr. Whitener draws upon forty-five years of experience as a parent and as an educator to outline key child guidance ideas. The reader is treated to over forty stories that illustrate principles from real life events in homes and schools. The near death experiences Mr. Whitener has had with cancer have caused him to celebrate every moment he has had as an educator of children. In each chapter the reader is invited to pause and reflect about his or her opportunities to appreciate childhood and to help children "Strengthen their Wings." Key child development concepts in the book include the following:* unconditional love* critical learning activities* empathy development and relationship building* responsibilities, empowerment, and child uniqueness* family mission statement Key child discipline concepts in the book include the following:* understanding yourself as an adult, positive modeling, and support systems* defining discipline as a teaching-learning process focused upon the development of inner discipline* determining expectations, teaching expectations, and building competencies* understanding the purpose of misbehavior* meaningful logical consequences* restorative justice* the intensive-care child This book is a must-read for parents, teachers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, family therapists, and school principals. "This amazing resource not only supports parents and teachers with numerous fantastic strategies to effectively provide discipline and love to students; it is written through Doug's remarkable life experiences. You will learn how to successfully incorporate respectful, solution-oriented approaches to challenges faced in the classroom and home. You'll discover the power of fundamental principles of child discipline through frequent real-world examples—ready for immediate application. You'll finish the book feeling like you have just gained valuable advice from a parent and educator who knows exactly how it feels to be the Dad, Mom, and or teacher in today's world."--Rick Harris, Director, Northern Nevada/Tahoe Leadership AcademyFormer Deputy Superintendent of Washoe County School District "Every page of this book expresses the author's optimism, belief in and appreciation for the good all children possess, and the importance of discipline as a teaching/learning process. I encourage parents, teachers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, family therapists and school counselors to invest the time to read this vital book. We can be hopeful that the kindness, wisdom, and sensibility of his words are embodied in schools and homes across the country."--Meggin McIntosh, PhDThe PhD of ProductivityEmphasis on Excellence, Inc.Reno, NV https://meggin.com

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Page Publishing Inc

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1684562899

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Oklahoma Boy

By: Doug Belshe

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Oklahoma Boy

By: Doug Belshe

It was a time of endless possibilities. As the Depression ended and World War II began, to the beginning of a new world in the early 1950s, the Oklahoma Boy knew no boundaries. In his inspiring and heartwarming memoir, Doug Belshe hearkens back to a time when boys were boys, exploring their world with wide-eyed innocence, a pinch of mischief, and a belief that the next hillside might hold a whole new world. His adventures began with his grandparents on the farms of Grady County, Oklahoma. From the simple chores of life on the farm to the simple pleasures of time spent with his grandmother, it was an idyllic start to what would be a sometimes nomadic but always engaging adventure. As he and his brother continued to grow, they found themselves following their oilfield working father from a myriad of stops in Oklahoma, Kansas, and even Los Angeles, California. They swam raging rivers, explored canyons, hitchhiked to faraway places, and hopped freight trains. Sometimes they made the right decision, and sometimes they were in the wrong, but they were always together. There were hard times and good times, but with the help of his brother, the guidance of his father, and the prayers of his deeply religious mother, Oklahoma Boy conquered his world.

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Tate Publishing

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1616636688

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I Saw an Angel in the Stone and I Carved to Set it Free

By: Doug Whitener

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I Saw an Angel in the Stone and I Carved to Set it Free

I Saw an Angel in the Stone and I Carved to Set it Free

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I Saw an Angel in the Stone and I Carved to Set it Free

I Saw an Angel in the Stone and I Carved to Set it Free

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