Parenting with a Story: Real-Life Lessons in Character for Parents and Children to Share

By Paul Smith

Tell a young person what to do—play fair, be yourself, stick to the task
at hand—and most will tune you out. But show them how choices and
consequences play out in the real world, with real people, and the
impact will be far more profound.

Parenting with a Story gathers 101 narratives from people around
the world and from all walks of life, reflecting unexpected moments of
clarity about who they are and how they should treat others. The lessons
illuminate the power of character—integrity, curiosity, creativity,
grit, kindness, patience, gratitude, and more—to prepare us for anything.

Sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes funny, always compelling, these
stories impart wisdom and help steer choices about:

Resisting peer pressure • Remaining open-minded • Being humble • Making
courageous decisions • Standing by their word • Bouncing back from
failure • Showing compassion • Picking friends wisely • And more

Stories help shape who we are and who we aspire to become. Share these,
discuss them, and watch your child grow into the adult you’ll be proud
of.

Bonus in the eBook: a forty-page set of suggested discussion questions. 
The story matrix included in the eBook that lists all 101 stories
for easy reference is available online at the author’s site: Lead with a
Story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AMACOM
• Release date: Nov 12, 2014
• ISBN: 9780814433584

Paul Smith

PAUL SMITH is a dedicated father of two and an expert trainer in leadership and storytelling techniques. As the author of the popular Lead with a Story, he has seen his work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time, Forbes, The Washington Post, Success, and Investor's Business Daily, among others.

Reviews for Parenting with a Story

[westfargolibrary · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

We are natural-born storytellers. Stories about family members, role models, and friends are told and re-told, but have you ever told a story to teach a child about character? Paul Smith, author of Lead with a Story, has compiled 101 stories to inspire traits such as courage, self-confidence, patience, and hard work. The author provides a topic list for each story, so parents can find the right story at the right time for their child. While this book was specifically written for parents, adults and teens seeking inspiration will also enjoy these real-life stories.