As seen on Hour of Power, a unique approach to parenting that emphasizes the positive and hopeful qualities that all children and their caregivers have

Threats to our young people have prompted many to label anywhere from 90 to 100 percent of all children " at risk" for failure. Drawing on the most current educational and psychological theory as well as on timeless Biblical wisdom, this book offers a new paradigm for child rearing, revealing how both adversity and a relationship with a caring adult are essential to the character growth necessary for a child’ s success. Along with hope, they offer the tools, motivation, and practical advice to help adults change an " at risk" situation into an " at promise" reality.

Timothy S. Stuart (Rehoboth, NM) is a high school principal at Rehoboth Christian School in New Mexico. Cheryl Bostrom (Lynden, WA), a former Teacher of the Year, is the author of The View from Goose Ridge.

Children At Promise offers a breakthrough paradigm for raising healthy and responsible children who contribute positively to their world. School principal Dr. Timothy Stuart and former teacher-of-the-year Cheryl Bostrom offer a practical book filled with illustrations that show how all children, both at-risk and advantaged, can realize their At Promise identity. Solidly grounded in the best educational and psychological theory as well as timeless biblical wisdom, Children At Promise provides parents and educators with the insights, motivation, and tools for raising successful children of A.T. P.R.O.M.I.S.E. character.

AT PROMISE stands for:

A Adversity and pain can lead to growth

T Trust between a caring adult and a child

P Perseverance

R Responsibility for our actions

O Optimism

M Motivation by identity

I Integrity

S Service

E Engaged Play

An inspiring companion workbook, Raising Children at Promise, is also now available. Providing step-by-step guidance, this practical supplement encourages readers to understand and apply At Promise principles to their daily relationships with kids, through stories, activities, self-assessments, prayer reflections, and an observation guide.

Drawing on the most current educational and psychological theories as well as on timeless Biblical wisdom, this book offers a new paradigm for child rearing, revealing how both adversity and a relationship with a caring adult are essential to the character growth necessary for a child's success.

You Can Help Children Build Winning Character Through Relationship and Adversity

Children At Promise offers a breakthrough paradigm for raising healthy and responsible children who contribute positively to their world. School principal Dr. Timothy S. Stuart and former Teacher of the Year Cheryl G. Bostrom offer a practical book filled with illustrations that show how at-risk and advantaged children can realize their At Promise identity. Solidly grounded in the best educational and psychological theory as well as timeless biblical wisdom, Children At Promise provides parents and educators with the insights, motivation, and tools for raising successful children of P. R. O. M. I. S. E. character.

AT PROMISE stands for A - Adversity and pain that can lead to growth

T - Trust between a caring adult and a child

P - Perseverance

R - Responsibility for our actions

O - Optimism

M - Motivation by identity

I - Integrity

S - Service

E - Engaged play

PRAISE FOR CHILDREN AT PROMISE ......

"Tim Stuart and Cheryl Bostrom offer a unique and practical perspective on how to have a godly, eternal impact on children."

— Dr. Bill Bright, founder, president, chairman emeritus, Campus Crusade for Christ

"Children At Promise is an immensely practical and inspirational tool for helping kids rise above adversity— and succeed not only in spite of it, but because of it. This book is a winner!"

— Les Parrott, Ph.D., professor of clinical psychology, Seattle Pacific University; author, Helping Your Struggling Teenager

Introducing a new researched-based paradigm, authors Tim Stuart and Cheryl Bostrom teach parents, educators and other caregivers how to raise "At Promise" kids in an "At Risk" world. Grounded in educational and psychological theory as well as timeless biblical wisdom, "Children at Promise offers the tools, motivation, and hope to teach children how to develop resiliency when facing the hard knocks of life.