Growing up Nicely!: Grammy Helps Adam Grow up and Develop Social Skills and Moral Values

By Steve DeFillippo

Growing Up Nicely!



This childrens book is one of a series of three written to teach children self-esteem and confidence, social skills, respect for others, moral values, and that learning in school is fun and rewarding.



The books have been especially designed to show the value of grandparents helping children develop into fine people. It fosters the idea that it takes an entire family to properly educate children and reinforce important character traits without being sectarian or overbearing in presentation.



In todays world, it is very common for both parents to work to make financial ends meet. Their busy schedule forms the thread that binds the family, and enables grandparents to make a contribution to the welfare of children.



The other books in this series may be read in any order. Growing Up Smartly, and Growing Up Politely. Look for them soon!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 17, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479709588

Steve DeFillippo

Steve is a graduate of Merrimack College. His career included executive positions in the corporate world, a successful small business owner, and an independent small business management consultant. Steve is a former US Marine. Steve is from a low-income Italian American family, worked his way through college, while maintaining a full-time job and supporting a wife and two children. Children have been the center of his life, starting when he was thirteen and became an uncle to his sister’s twins, babysitting and changing diapers. Steve and his wife Jean have two daughters and four grandchildren. Spending time with children during their formative years makes one realize that it takes a whole family to bring up a child properly. Time spent with his kids and grandkids is extremely rewarding and keeps him young. Steve resides with his wife, Jean, in Naples, Florida.

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