Acknowledgments xi

Introduction 1

1 Children Can Learn to Be Successful 11

2 Raising a Likable Child 33

3 Preparing an Achieving Child 59

4 Ensuring a Happy Child 81

5 Building Strong Moral Character 103

6 Th e Importance of Being Resilient 125

7 Encouraging Flexibility and the Art of Compromise 141

8 Getting Organized 157

9 Developing Leaders 173

10 Successfully Engaging Friends 189

11 Become Passionate About Learning 213

12 Successful Children Need Involved Parents 227

Notes 239

Additional Resources 249

About the Authors 255

About Harvard Medical School 257

Index 259