The 40 Developmental Assets: Building Blocks for Your Child's Future

by Kim Steggles, MA

Q: What are the 40 Developmental assets and why are they important for our children to have?

A: The assts are the building blocks that help our children grow to be happy, healthy and productive individuals. These assets are divided into two main types (External and Internal) with four categories in each area.

External assets consists of:
Support
Empowerment
Boundaries and Expectations
Constructive Use Of Time

Internal assets consists of:
Commitment To Learning
Positive Values
Social Competencies
Positive Identity

Q: What makes this theory different from other Parenting theories?

A: Using this theory can show changes in the following:

From: Young people's problems                   To: Young people's strengths

From: Young people absorbing resources.   To: Seeing them as a resource.

From:  Blaming others                                   To: Claiming responsibilities

Q: What are the principles of asset building?

A:
All young people need assets
Everyone can build assets.
Relationships are key.
Asset building is an ongoing process.
Consistent messages are crucial.
Repetition is important.

Q: How will these assts help my child?

A:
They will exhibit success in school by getting more A's and B's.
They will be more apt to help friends and neighbors.
The child will value getting to know people of many different racial and ethnic groups.
They will be leaders in life.

Kim Steggles, MA, has received a Masters degree in Counseling and 12 credits in post grad classes in assessment and testing and has a limited license psychologist from the state of MI. She has been in practice as a clinical therapist for the last 10 years prior to working for the Beaumont Parenting Program. Specializing in postpartum depression, anxieties and adjustments in Individual and marital therapy.  She is currently is a Program Coordinator for the Parenting Program working with first time parents and can be reached at 248.551.1462 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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The 40 Developmental Assets: Building Blocks for Your Child's Future
Wed. March 3, 2010 (6:30-8:00pm)
Presenter: Kim Steggles, MA
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, Connelly Auditorium, 468 Cadieux, Grosse Pointe
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