the book ’ s positive message and Haim Ginott ’ s warm , accessible voice . Based on the theory that parenting is a skill that can be learned , this indispensable handbook will show you how to :
• Discipline without threats , bribes , sarcasm and punishment
• Criticize without demeaning , praise without judging and express anger without hurting
• Acknowledge rather than argue with children ’ s feelings , perceptions and opinions
• Respond so that children will learn to trust and develop self-confidence
The Learning Habit : A Groundbreaking Approach to Homework and Parenting that Helps Our Children Succeed in School and Life by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman , Rebecca Jackson , Robert Dr . Pressman
Life is different for kids today . Between standardized testing , the Common Core Curriculum , copious homework assignments and seemingly endless amounts of “ screen time ,” it ’ s hard for kids – and parents – to know what ’ s most essential . How can parents help their kids succeed – not just do well “ on the test ” — but develop the learning habits they ’ ll need to thrive throughout their lives ?
This important and parent-friendly book presents new solutions based on the largest study of family routines ever conducted . The Learning Habit offers a blueprint for navigating the maze of homework , media use and the everyday stress that families with school-age children face ; turning those “ stress times ” into opportunities to develop the eight critical skills kids will need to succeed in college and in the highly competitive job market of tomorrow – skills including concentration and focus , time management , decision-making , goal-setting and selfreliance . Along with hands-on advice and compelling real-life case studies , the book includes 21 fun family challenges for parents and kids , bringing together the latest research with simple everyday solutions to help kids thrive , academically and beyond .
The Whole- Brain Child : 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child ’ s Developing Mind by Daniel J . Siegel , Tina Payne Bryson
In this pioneering , practical book , Daniel J . Siegel , neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight , and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with 12 key strategies that foster healthy brain development , leading to calmer , happier children . The authors explain — and make accessible — the new science of how a child ’ s brain is wired and how it matures . The “ upstairs brain ,” which makes decisions and balances emotions , is under construction until the midtwenties . And especially in young children , the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain . No wonder kids throw tantrums , fight or sulk in silence . By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting , you can turn any outburst , argument or fear into a chance to integrate your child ’ s brain and foster vital growth .
Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child , The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead
balanced , meaningful and connected lives .
The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
Reading aloud to children was once a common practice , and it is beginning to regain popularity again . Whether you have been reading to your children all along or have just decided to start , Trelease ’ s book is a great resource . It tells why you should read , why life is better with less television , how to read to kids of all ages and how to enjoy every minute of it . What is more , it has a comprehensive list of the best books to read to children , from picture books for the very young to chapter books for older children .
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