Download or read book ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids written by Joanne Foster and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids features hundreds of resources and strategies to help parents nurture children's development. Written in A-Z format by award-winning author/gifted education expert Dr. Joanne Foster, and illustrated by Christine Thammavongsa, ABCs conveys information to fortify learning, well-being, and years of successful outcomes.
Download or read book ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids written by Joanne Foster, Ed.D. and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids, award-winning author and gifted education expert Dr. Joanne Foster reveals ways to help kids thrive. Moving from A to Z, she offers helpful information on child development, and shares hundreds of current resources and practical suggestions. Each letter/chapter features a different thematic focus such as Education, Health and Happiness, Motivation, and Productivity. Beautifully illustrated by Christine Thammavongsa, ABCs is a comprehensive, reader-friendly, and unique parenting book.
Download or read book The Smartest Kids in the World written by Amanda Ripley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following three teenagers who chose to spend one school year living in Finland, South Korea, and Poland, a literary journalist recounts how attitudes, parenting, and rigorous teaching have revolutionized these countries' education results.
Download or read book Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten written by David Perlmutter, M.D. and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature didn’t finish your child’s brain at birth. It’s up to you to maximize your child’s mental skills without causing additional stress. Acclaimed neurologist and bestselling author of Grain Brain, David Perlmutter, MD, offers these valuable tools: Simple games to reinforce memory pathways in the brain Information on common household products and children’s toys that contain brain-damaging neurotoxins The right foods and supplements to boost intelligence and turn on your child’s smart genes How to turn the television, the computer, and video games into educational tools Proven ways to reduce the risk of your child developing ADD and ADHD Between birth and age five, your child has up to thirty IQ points at stake. Scientists now know that the human brain is undergoing a constant and dramatic transformation in the first years of life. During this peak time of development, every activity and experience leaves an indelible mark on your baby’s brain, for better or worse. The right kind of stimulation and nutrition will create connections in the brain that promote intelligence and raise IQ. The wrong kinds of activities and foods can stifle intellectual development, destroy brain cells, and leave your child more vulnerable to learning or behavior problems down the road. So, what can you do during the first five years to ensure that your child is primed to excel? The good news is that raising a smarter child is easier than you think. It doesn’t require making an investment in expensive equipment or high priced tutors. It’s as simple as playing the right games, serving the right foods, and maintaining a brain-enhancing environment in your home by eliminating common household toxins. In Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten by Dr. David Perlmutter, you’ll learn easy and highly effective strategies that can vastly improve your child’s brain power and reduce his or her chances of developing ADD and ADHD. For example, you can: Stimulate Memory: Changing a component on the over-the-crib mobile every week makes the baby compare what was there before to what’s there now, reinforcing memory pathways in the brain that are critical for learning. Spread out those shots: Schedule more frequent trips to the pediatrician for vaccinations, so that fewer shots are administered at once. Flooding the immune system with a cocktail of different vaccines can damage the nervous system. Get rid of toxins: Protecting a child from neurotoxins found in foods, toys and even baby bottles can help preserve precious IQ points. Inside, Dr. Perlmutter provides a scientifically backed food and supplement plan for children and nursing mothers and details the many brain-building activities that you can do with your child. In addition, he reveals the numerous toys and household products that contain harmful, brain-damaging toxins and shows how to identify and combat common childhood problems like ADD and food allergies that may affect your child’s development. Your job over the first five years is to help your child build the best brain possible. With Dr. Perlmutter’s help, you can mine the countless opportunities you have each day to make your child smarter, happier and better prepared to excel.
Download or read book Smart Parenting Smarter Kids written by David Walsh and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every week new discoveries about the brain make the news, often promising parents the latest “right” way to nurture their kids’ developing brains and behavior. And every day there’s a new technology that demands your child’s attention, a new game or toy that purports to make your kid smarter, and a new snack promising to be healthy as well as tasty. How’s a busy parent to make heads or tails of all these claims? You turn to Dr. David Walsh, an expert at translating the headline-making, cutting-edge findings into practical suggestions for parenting today. In his previous bestseller, Why Do They Act That Way?, Walsh showed how to manage the difficult teenage years by understanding how the adolescent brain develops. Now he’s written a complete guide to parenting from birth through the teen years, with recommendations that will help maximize any child’s potential. Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids doesn’t just describe new research findings or explain interesting brain facts. It equips parents with usable information across a range of topics, like exercise, nutrition, play, sleep, stress, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, and connection. Some discoveries in neuroscience confirm age-old parental wisdom while others may prompt you to make immediate changes. Still other brain discoveries help explain behaviors that have puzzled parents forever, like why friendly, easygoing kids can become withdrawn and sullen dragons overnight when they enter adolescence, or why girls and boys tend to have such different classroom experiences. Filled with helpful quizzes and checklists for easy reference, Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids gives specific advice about how to make the best daycare, preschool, and schooling decisions for your kids; for example, how to deal with stressful events as a family, and how to manage your child’s internet and media use. And all these findings across different fields of research work together in reaching the same goal: When children are guided to eat, sleep, play, exercise, learn, and connect with others in healthy ways, their minds blossom and they are able to reach their full potential—academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. These real-life applications in Dr. Walsh’s new book put science into practice with a personal plan that explains how (and why) you can parent with the brain in mind.
Download or read book Raising Smart Kids For Dummies written by Marlene Targ Brill and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-05-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What parent doesn't? Thing is, kids nowadays are more independent than ever and aren't always receptive to what parents want. In fact, if you tell your kids that studying is "good for them," they're more than likely to mumble, "Yeah, sure," in your general direction and head off to do something "fun." Sharpening the minds of your youngsters presents more challenges than climbing Mt. Everest, and the responsibility of making your kids use more of their brain cells can be overwhelming – even when you don't encounter resistance. Raising smart kids requires long-term commitment, sacrifice, and diligence – not to mention the patience of a saint. And as long as you don't obsess about being the perfect parent, you will be able to enjoy your kids' journey of self-discovery right along with them. But how do you accomplish this? How do you overcome the resistance? How do you tackle the overwhelming task of not only helping your children succeed in school, but also increasing their ability to make their own way in the world? That's where Raising Smart Kids For Dummies steps in to help. Written in easy-to-understand terms (and absolutely no slick psycho-babble), this book gives you sound advice on encouraging your kids to set their sights high and achieve success, whether at school, with friends, or in your community. And you don't have to be a new parent to gain insight from this book; experienced parents can reap rewards with the help of this book in their effort to raise fulfilled children. Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in Raising Smart Kids For Dummies: Recognizing the characteristics of smart kids Knowing when to push – and when not to Disciplining your kids in a positive way Growing smarter kids from healthier bodies Planning the development of your kids' brains: From newborns to teenagers Taking your smart kids beyond high school Eliminating brain drain from school-skipping, drug abuse, and raging hormones Top Ten lists of family characteristics that nurture smart kids, what smart kids read, and resources for bolstering parents' confidence You've heard it said a thousand times: The children are the future. Children have such potential, but rarely live up to it. Why take this chance with your own kids? Make the commitment to prepare your kids for life on their own. With Raising Smart Kids For Dummies, you, too, can achieve success – and have a little fun along the way!
Download or read book The ABCs of How We Learn 26 Scientifically Proven Approaches How They Work and When to Use Them written by Daniel L. Schwartz and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected as one of NPR's Best Books of 2016, this book offers superior learning tools for teachers and students, from A to Z. An explosive growth in research on how people learn has revealed many ways to improve teaching and catalyze learning at all ages. The purpose of this book is to present this new science of learning so that educators can creatively translate the science into exceptional practice. The book is highly appropriate for the preparation and professional development of teachers and college faculty, but also parents, trainers, instructional designers, psychology students, and simply curious folks interested in improving their own learning. Based on a popular Stanford University course, The ABCs of How We Learn uses a novel format that is suitable as both a textbook and a popular read. With everyday language, engaging examples, a sense of humor, and solid evidence, it describes 26 unique ways that students learn. Each chapter offers a concise and approachable breakdown of one way people learn, how it works, how we know it works, how and when to use it, and what mistakes to avoid. The book presents learning research in a way that educators can creatively translate into exceptional lessons and classroom practice. The book covers field-defining learning theories ranging from behaviorism (R is for Reward) to cognitive psychology (S is for Self-Explanation) to social psychology (O is for Observation). The chapters also introduce lesser-known theories exceptionally relevant to practice, such as arousal theory (X is for eXcitement). Together the theories, evidence, and strategies from each chapter can be combined endlessly to create original and effective learning plans and the means to know if they succeed.
Download or read book ABC s of Raising Financially Responsible Kids written by Donna Paget M.Ed. and published by Donna Paget. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early financial education is crucial for a number of reasons. First, by educating kids about money management at a young age, we can aid in the development of vital life skills that will serve them well in the future. Children who learn budgeting, saving, and prudent spending will be better equipped to make mature financial decisions. Second, educating children about money at a young age can help shield them from bad financial habits. Youngsters who comprehend the worth of money are more likely to learn how to save for the items they desire rather than to make impulsive purchases. ABC's of Raising Financially Responsible Kids gives actionable advice from infancy through college. Teach your kids real-world lessons about allowances, saving and budgeting. Finally, teaching kids about money might help them realize how important it is to manage their finances. They will discover that money is a resource that must be used to create lifetime wealth.
Download or read book The ABCs of Parenthood written by Deborah Copaken and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wise, warm, and witty ebook for new (and gently used) parents seeking to raise positive, thoughtful children, this alphabet book brims with the advice only those who've been there can give. From "D is for Dog" (get one) to "P is for Praise" (do it often but appropriately) to "R is for Romance" (keep it alive after the kids come), each mini essay is coupled with a smart, letter-appropriate full-color photograph in these delightfully grown-up ABCs.
Download or read book The Handbook for Raising a Smart Kid written by Diana Bennett and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every parent wants the best for their child. To see them flourish and succeed in their future. All great accomplishments that your child has and will do come down to you. In this book, you have the opportunity to journey through seven-steps that will lead to a smarter child. It starts with developing the right attitude and knowing what you can do as a parent, in order to assist in the academic well being of your child. Is tough love the answer? What kinds of routines should you implement at home? And finally, what experiences are the most vital for your child to have? What you do at home is a direct correlation of what your child does at school. And what your child does at school is a direct correlation of what their future holds. Author Diana Bennett uniquely parallels a childs behaviour at home, with what it looks like in a classroom setting, and by following her guide you can improve both home and school life. Within these pages are the answers to every parents question of how to make their child smarter.
Download or read book The ABC s of Raising Great Kids written by Mary Ann Block and published by . This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-read guide for parents filled with sound and practical suggestions for raising great kids written by Dr. Mary Ann Block, the mother who went to medical school to save her child. In this book, Dr. Block, author of No More ADHD, No More Ritalin, No More Antibiotics and Today I Will Not Die, explains the ABCs of what she has learned as a mother and a physician about raising great kids.
Download or read book Family Pledge written by James L Casale Ph D and published by Casale Consulting. This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Public School System is damaged beyond repair. The system is fatally broken. Those who govern the system are misguided. The pool of talented teachers is too shallow and the teachers' unions continue to obstruct the most promising paths forward. What's a parent to do? Award Winning Educator, Dr. James Casale has a revolutionary solution: School reform starts at home. In this powerful new book, he provides an inside look at the depth of these problems and offers steps you as a parent can take to safeguard the success of your children. Dr. Casale is an award-winning educator who spent 50 years in the public school system at every level: From teacher to principal, to assistant superintendent, and college professor. From the depth of this experience, he lays out a powerful call to action for parents to take charge of their child's future. And reveals exactly what they need to do in order to raise Smart, Happy, Healthy and Upstanding Citizens who can excel in school, at home and in life. Many parents mistakenly limit their involvement in their child's education to helping them with homework or volunteering at school. This may have been true decades ago, but times have changed. What's needed now is something more urgent and powerful: A total paradigm shift! Parents must no longer rely on schools to raise their children. And instead take a Family Pledge to accept their sacred responsibility to becoming their children's first set of teachers and role models. In Family Pledge Dr. Casale reveals the cornerstones on how to get started, including: Why Fixing Our Current Broken School System Is Impossible The Root Causes Of Our Failing Schools Every Parent Must Know About In Order To Ensure Their Child's Success Two Critical Things Parents Must Do Early and Often To Develop A High-Character Child The 7 Building Blocks Parents Can Do At Home to Skyrocket Their Child's Success at School Why Most Preschools Are Substandard and How To Know the Difference Between a First-Rate Preschool and a Below-Average Preschool Surprising Research That Shows Homework Is Not Linked To Student Achievement How To Say No To Your Kids And Mean It So You Can Keep Your Sanity And Stay In Control The Hidden Secret Why Standardized Testing Is Setting Your Children Back And The Simple Steps You Can Take To Ensure Your Child's Progress 7 Tips For Parents To Get The Most Out Of Parent-Teacher Conferences So Their Child Can Succeed What Parents Can Do About Bullying To Protect Their Children And So Much More! The dysfunction in the school system is rampant. And the stakes couldn't be higher. Fortunately, parents armed with this powerful book, who are ready take their power back can refuse to let a broken school system set their child up for failure. Purchase your own copy of Family Pledge now, and take a giant step towards ensuring your child's ultimate success!
Download or read book Beyond Intelligence written by Dona Matthews and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two internationally recognized experts in the field of gifted education comes this timely exploration of how best to nurture a child’s unique gifts, and set them on a path to a happily productive life — in school and beyond. What is intelligence? Is it really a have or have not proposition, as we’ve been led to believe? Are some children just destined to fall behind? Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster answer those questions with a resounding “No!” In Beyond Intelligence, they demonstrate that every child has the ability to succeed — with the right support and guidance. But how can parents provide that support? Matthews and Foster proceed from the assumption that knowledge is power, offering parents an information-packed guide to identifying a child’s ability, fostering creativity, and bolstering effort and persistence. Using case studies and anecdotes from their personal and professional experience, they explore different ways of learning; the links between creativity and intelligence; and how to best to provide emotional and social supports. They offer critical advice on how to work co-operatively with schools and educators, and address how to embrace failures as learning opportunities. Drawing on the latest research in brain development and education theory, Beyond Intelligence is a must-read for today’s parents and educators.
Download or read book Insight Into a Bright Mind written by Nicole Tetreault, Ph.D. and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you bright? Do you know someone who is? Among the bright population, many social, emotional, and intellectual abilities are unrecognized. Bright people are misunderstood and mislabeled as awkward geeks, mad scientists, maladjusted poets, oversensitive artists, hyperactive clowns, or antisocial misfits. Do you want to understand the science behind why intelligent, sensitive, and highly creative brains are simply different? In Insight into a Bright Mind, Dr. Nicole Tetreault translates recent groundbreaking research examining the minds of the most highly intelligent, creative, and intense brains, and explores new directions for the neurodiverse experiences of humans. You will learn how your brain is as unique as your fingerprint, and how your experience is elevated because you are simply "hard-wired" differently! Insight into a Bright Mind is intensely argued in favor of neuroindividuality, superbly researched with the latest scientific data, and deeply invested in engaging with a myriad of bright minds capturing their essence through storytelling and voice. Be liberated to embrace your essence with greater self-compassion and awareness, and unlock your unconventional mind.
Download or read book Raising Unselfish Children in a Self Absorbed World written by Jill Rigby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging popular beliefs about self-esteem parenting, a guide for parents recommends an alternative approach that encourages respect for the self and others, in a reference that explains how to foster such values in children as thankfulness and unselfishness. Original. 50,000 first printing.
Download or read book Raising Smart and Kind Kids written by Judy Helm Wright and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too many parents ask, "How smart is my kid?" When the real question should be, "How is my kid smart?" Every child is smart in his or her own way. Some children are physically agile while others are agile problem solvers. Some youngsters will recognize a variety of emotions before they recognize the letters of the alphabet. As your child grows and changes, your role as a parent stays the same; help your child help themselves. I am happy to offer you some useful information and tips to help you raise smart, kind, creative, and self-reliant kids.
Download or read book Being Smart about Gifted Learning written by DONA J. MATTHEWS and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated 3rd edition of Being Smart the authors provide current views on gifted education and on nurturing children's and adolescents' abilities. They discuss equity and diversity, creativity, assessments, homeschooling, neural plasticity, social-emotional issues, and more. Drs. Matthews and Foster address questions and concerns, and share resources. This book is for parents, grandparents, and teachers who want to foster high-level development and meaningful learning opportunities.Being Smart About Gifted Learning, the third edition of this book, emerges out of our decades of personal and professional experiences with giftedness, and also from a shared sense of the joys, challenges, and uniqueness of every child. In this book, we discuss ways to nurture children's learning and well-being across many dimensions of their lives.We've written Being Smart About Gifted Learning with parents in mind, but also for grandparents, teachers, and others who want to encourage children's and adolescents' optimal development. One of the themes running through this book, as with the first two editions, is that there's no single formula to follow. The best place to begin is by reflecting on your child's uniqueness. Consider their emotional, social, intellectual, and physical interests, strengths, and challenges, and learn to empower them to engage more meaningfully with a wide range of learning opportunities.
