This book contains over 100 exercises, games, and agendas developed, tested, or used by the Friends Committee on Nonviolence and Children, based in Philadelphia, which helped children gain a concrete understanding of the value of cooperation and interdependence that they can later extend to the world. It includes anecdotes by parents and teachers, an annotated resource lists and bibliographies. An essential part of learning nonviolent ways of resolving conflicts is the creation of a trusting, affirming and cooperative environment in home and classroom. This manual has a wealth of suggestions for creating such an environment.

Jim and Kathy McGinnis of the Parenting for Peace and Justice Program, said of this work, "Stephanie Judson's excellent manual has helped many parents and teachers with whom we have worked. An essential part of learning nonviolent ways of resolving conflicts is the creation of a trusting affirming and cooperative environment in the home and classroom. This manual has a wealth of suggestions for creating such an environment. We highly recommend it."