How to Handle Difficult Parents: A Teacher's Survival Guide

How to Handle Difficult Parents: A Teacher's Survival Guide
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I want this author as my supervisor

Very helpful

Parent-Teacher Association as it really is

This is a great book for new teachers.....

Illuminating for both new teachers and veterans, alike

How to Handle Difficult Parents: A Teacher's Survival Guide
Suzanne Capek Tingley
Manufacturer: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
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ASIN: 1877673722

Book Description

Be it "Pinocchio's Mom," who thinks her child never lies, the "Caped Crusader," who will stop at nothing to have a book eliminated from the curriculum, or the "Helicopter Mom," who hovers and swoops in to protect her child from disappointment, this humorous handbook helps educators deal with impossible parents. Each chapter features a hilarious caricature that illuminates common parent anxieties followed by specific, practical methods for addressing the problem. Easily implemented advice on face-to-face confrontations helps teachers approach each conflict with the confidence to get their point across and the composure to keep their professional principles intact.

Customer Reviews:

I want this author as my supervisor.......2007-09-08

This delightful book has such useful analysis and ideas in it. It is easy reading, and the author's suggestions are easy to take.

Tingley is an educator who became an administrator, and she knows her problem parents. She first gives vignettes with the teacher saying what we would REALLY like to say. Then she rewinds the interaction, showing us much more effective things to say.

I appreciate Tingley's compassion for both us teachers and the parents. School has just started again this fall, and I am off to a MUCH better start with a girl in my home room whose "hovering" mom was ready to slug me last year.

Very helpful.......2007-09-03

I found this book to be a really humorous way to help guide interactions with parents on a daily basis. I will absolutely be using advice from this book to help me with conferences this school year.

Parent-Teacher Association as it really is.......2007-07-10

Tingley gives an excellent overview of how educational objectives have evolved from instilling self-esteem to achieving high scores on standardized tests and what a problem that has created in dealing with today's parents. She acknowledges the frustrations teachers feel and frequently complain about, then skillfully uses humor along with sound advice to get beyond the griping and deal with the problems unreasonable parents can present. The book would be very helpful as a basis for role playing sessions for teachers-in-training in order to master the skills of being in control, getting parents on their side and most importantly, handling themselves as professionals. Even veteran teachers could benefit from reflecting on the amusing, yet accurate parent stereotypes Tingley has captured through her years of experience.

This is a great book for new teachers............2007-06-01

I bought this book for my daughter who is in her first year of teaching. When it arrived, I took a peek at the text, and probably read 1/2 the book before I even gave it too her! It is very easy, informative, reading. The former teacher who authored the book, has succinctly catergorized "parent types" and how each can be handled by the teacher when necessary. This survival guide's advice is excellent, and the points it makes are easily remembered by the reader. I think this will save my daughter lots of trial and error in her new career....(she really could have used it this year, with 29 students, and 58 parents to contend with!)

Illuminating for both new teachers and veterans, alike.......2007-06-01

As a veteran teacher-librarian, I can say that I have probably met most of the types of parents that Suzanne Tingley highlights in her book. As a parent, I can say that I may have had tendencies toward a few of the actions described. What is remarkable about this book is the down to earth advice for teachers, young and old, in how to diffuse and handle situations that will most definitely occur in the school setting at one time or another. The different scenarios illustrated by the presence of Caped Crusaders, Helicopter Moms, or Uncivil Libertarians are ones in which we have all had a part. Mrs. Tingley has clearly thought about how differently those scenarios could be played out so that a teacher can maintain his or her principles while allowing the parent to retain his or her dignity as the problem is resolved. She does this with humor, but also with a great deal of insight and intelligence. In order for schools to be effective in educating students, teachers and parents must communicate reasonably and civily with each other. This book opens the door to such communication. I am glad the book was recommended to me and I recommend it to all teachers who seek well-reasoned advice or reinforcement in validating responses to difficult situations and parents.

Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers--and How You Can Too

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Not bad...
It is a ok book
TOP OF THE CLASS
We Tried It ... and It Worked!
Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers

Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers--and How You Can Too
Soo Kim Abboud , and Jane Y. Kim
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ASIN: 0425205614

Book Description

Asians and Asian-Americans make up 4% of the U.S. population...and 20% of the Ivy League. Now find out how they do it.

The numbers speak for themselves: 18% of Harvard's population; 25% of Columbia's; 42% of Berkeley's; 24% of Stanford's; 25% of Cornell's...

What are Asian parents doing to start their kids on the road to academic excellence at an early age? What can all parents do to help their children ace tests, strive to achieve, and reach educational goals? In this book, two sisters-a doctor and a lawyer whose parents came from South Korea to the U.S. with two hundred dollars in their pockets-reveal the practices that lead Asian-Americans to academic, professional, and personal success.

The authors contend that Asian-Americans are no more intelligent than any other race or ethnic group. They say, "the reason Asian students out-perform their peers in the classroom has nothing to do with how they

Customer Reviews:

Not bad..........2007-09-20

When I first picked up this book in the store I was heavily skeptical about it. (And yes, it *is* full of overbroad generalizations about America, Asian-Americans, education and so forth...) However, when I got to reading it, I found that heavy-handed chapter titles like "Forget the 'Do Whatever Makes You Happy' Mentality and Strive for Professions with Financial Security and Intellectual Fulfillment" were leavened by the thoughtfulness of the actual text. For example, in the aforementioned chapter, the authors write, "Education is never a waste--it not only opens doors, but also greatly increases your chances for financial security by providing you with skills the average person does not have." In a similar fashion, the authors thoughtfully address both sides of many educational choices throughout the book.

It seems to address those who have ambition for their children to succeed, but who don't feel they have the right tool set to do so. I suspect most of this material is already ingrained in the philosophies of most academically and professionally successful families of any race or background. (For example: Value learning for itself, set positive examples, set goals, be actively involved in your child's academic and social life.)

What seems to differentiate Asian-American families from other achieving families, at least according to the authors, is that the Asian families have no guilt about enforcing very specific academic standards and expectations. No valuing any of this floopy emotional or social development stuff at the expense of work that offers clear-cut, quantifiable returns. I suppose there's no point in arguing child-rearing and education philosophies--it's like arguing religion or politics, i.e. entertaining but futile--but it's interesting to read a well-articulated discussion of one perspective.

All of the above said, it's perfectly pleasant to read the educational life story of these two women and the parents who loved them very much.

Now, there are two unique, concrete ideas or observations that I drew from the book and thought I'd mention here: (1) The authors state that Asian parents use all those supercute Sanrio school supplies (the candy-colored erasers, the pencil cases that incorporate 100 different gadgets) as incentives that encourage kids to view starting school in a positive light. Interesting idea, might be particularly useful for exciting young girls. (2) They suggest parents invite a young student's entire class (and their parents) to early-school-year parties at Chuck E. Cheese or the like. The parents can then get to know their children's friends' parents a little better and ward off any who seem to have radically opposite value systems. That's pretty crafty if you ask me.

I was worried this book was going to capitalize on some "mysterious secrets of the Orient" angle, but it's really quite sensible. And that's the reason I'm giving it three stars. One star is missing because I disagree with some of the educational attitudes, and the second is missing because it's not differentiated enough from good common sense or the trillions of other "help your child succeed" books. A fair amount of good common sense would probably serve much the same purpose as this likable but not standout book.

It is a ok book .......2007-07-18

First, I think some points of the book are laudable. Study has to be a journey with both perseverance and fun. Nobody can go very far without either one. American culture encourages having fun more than hard work, while the Asian culture values persistence more than enjoyment. It is difficult to strike a balance. The parents of the authors have done a good job installing the kids the love to learn and enough perseverance to overcome the obstacles on the road. Another point I like is the involvement of parents in the children's education. No doubt, still at impressible ages, kids will be more motivated if parents spend time and offer guidance about their school work.

However, I feel somehow disturbed after finishing the book. Both authors went straight home after school during their school years so they could continue their study under the mother's guidance. I don't think this life style (lack of communication and understanding with peers, hand held by the parents without independence, deprivation of time to explore their interest and enjoy life) will raise a confident, independent, thoughtful and happy kid. Both authors spent years studying for SAT so they could get good score in the exam. But they didn't mention their parents encouraged them to develop a real thinking habit. Even the book itself has a wooden tone and lacks any original and well thought out analysis. That makes me think what years of cramming and unconditional obedience can do to the malleable young minds.

Anyway, I am glad I finished it and learned something. But I think several arguments in the book are way too rigid and extreme to provide help. So read the book with open mind and don't start applying all the principles before thinking it through.

TOP OF THE CLASS.......2007-07-09

This is a terrific book if for no other reason it has started parents talking about how they are rearing their children. The authors of this book, who are Asian, tell us how their parents specifically and Asian parents in general raise their children. I found very little in this book that I disagree with. The most interesting aspect of this debate is the shear hostility coming from many critics of this book. The authors have been called racist, naïve and unqualified to comment on the subject. I think these critics do protest too much. Are they just defensive because they know deep down inside that their parenting skills suck and have neither the willpower nor desire to actually control their children and provide the kind of direction that these women are talking about?
It seems to me that the absolute worst thing you can say about this is that it is the opinion of two individuals. The book is much more than that. It represents a truth, a reality buttressed by objective data - the success of Asian academically in this Country. These critics who find nothing of value in this book, should examine their own motivations. I have found that many parents are unwilling to invest much time into the intellectual development of their children and are defensive when others do. I think one word comes to mind when you read this book. PROACTIVE. A good parent is proactive.

We Tried It ... and It Worked!.......2007-06-01

As an American temporarily living in Tokyo, I have been very impressed with the high achievements and standards set by the Japanese children around me. For example, at my daughter's school, which encompasses a large international group of children, I noticed that the Japanese and Korean children do seem to take home not only the majority of the academic awards, but also a great majority of the music and sports prizes also.

After a little investigating on my part, I found the American parents often hold the attitude that children should come home and relax or play after school, and that the Asian parents pushed their children too hard to achieve. American children on the most part did not study beyond doing the required homework, played whatever sport was available for the three month sport season, and had no required practice time for music or other skills. However, after school many Japanese children attend extra school tutoring. Rather than play a different sport every three months, they concentrate on one sport, practicing year round to achieve greater competence. It is expected that homework, music or sports practice, or whatever be done to the best of one's ability.

After reading this book, I applied several of the ideas to my daughter. I have just left her end of the school year award ceremony, where she just increased her reading book count from last years minimum, to this year being the second highest reader of the school. She also just received an award for her new musical accomplishments. As for after school activities, she recently won several trophies for big wins in swimming competitions. She is so proud of herself, sees what a little extra work can do, and wants to accomplish more. This summer we are adding extra math work to bring that score up to the reading score, and two weeks at swim camp.

The ideas work. Read with an open mind, and I am sure you can find several ideas you can apply with your child also.

Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers.......2007-05-15

I thought it was very poorly written. The authors claimed that one of the reasons that American children are not as successful in school as Asian children is because they are involved in too many extracurricular activities. While I agree that extracurricular activities should not cut into study time, I believe that there should be a balance. There are many American parents who have found this balance and their children are the ones that do well in school. I want my daughter to be successful, but I also want her to be happy.

Infant Massage--Revised Edition: A Handbook for Loving Parents

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The Perfect Baby Massage Book
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Baby Massage

Infant Massage--Revised Edition: A Handbook for Loving Parents
Vimala Schneider Mcclure
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Release Date: 2000-10-31

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Discover the gentle art of Infant Massage...

In this completely updated version of her renowned classic, Vimala McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage, and its premier proponent in the United States, helps you master the techniques of infant massage so you can incorporate this joyful and wonderful healing art into your baby's life. She shows you why a daily massage can be one of the greatest gifts you give your child...and yourself. For generations mothers the world over have known that the soft stroke of their hands soothes, calms, and communicates their love to their babies. Now scientific research proves that massage can do all that and more.

In Infant Massage, McClure shares how massage benefits children--easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. She explains each step of the massage process with simple easy-to-follow instructions and delightful photographs demonstrating each stroke. You'll also find:
Specific routines tailored to help relieve colic, fever, chest and nasal congestion
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And much more

Customer Reviews:

Parent Friendly.......2007-07-06

I've been using this book and giving it to the parents I teach Infant Massage to for the last 4 years, and I highly recommend it. The information is thorough, and photos are very helpful. All new parents should have this book!

great book.......2007-06-08

The book is very detailed and has a lot of good suggestions. Just need a lot of patience in the beginning.

The Perfect Baby Massage Book.......2007-06-04

Massage is important for everyone but especially for infants. After looking at a number of books, I was happy to find this one as gift for new parents. Its many black and white photos make learning to massage a baby look easy and natural. The book is clearly written, helpful, and well researched. If I had a new baby, I would love to receive this book.

Loved it.......2007-05-13

Loved this book. I read it cover to cover and found it really helpful with colic, relaxation, and for calming ideas for my baby. It's a must for any parent.

Baby Massage.......2007-04-10

I found the book both informative and enjoyable. The photos of the actual baby massage were great.

Preparing for Life: The Complete Handbook of the Transition to Adulthood for Students with Asperger's Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorde

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A necessary tool for social skills groups.
Excellent!!!
Knowledge delivered effectively is empowering!
Brilliant Navigator
Great Life Skills Training

Preparing for Life: The Complete Handbook of the Transition to Adulthood for Students with Asperger's Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorde
Jed Baker
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A comprehensive resource for students on the autism spectrum preparing for life after high school, best-selling author/counselor Dr. Jed Baker offers "life skills training" on subjects such as non-verbal cues, body language, dealing with anger, frustration and anxiety, as well as building and maintaining friendships, roommates, and intimate relationships. He focuses on conversational and employment skills, ways to balance work/school with family demands, and problematic areas such as finances, emergencies and transportation matters. The assessment tools he provides for parents and the analysis of the laws that provide accommodations to adults with disabilities are critical for success in life after high school.

Customer Reviews:

A necessary tool for social skills groups........2007-01-10

I use Dr. Bakers manuals and pictures books in my group practice, and find them to be an invaluable tool for social skills training. They are easy to use and address the areas of difficulty that many of my clients struggle with. I also share the skills sheets with my clients' teachers and other caregivers to promote genrealization of the skills.

The gains my clients have made by learning and using the skills are measueable. Dr. Baker's books are a necessary tool for any social skills trainging program.

Excellent!!!.......2007-01-08

Another practical, informative and totally user-friendly book from Dr. Baker. Every professional working with adolescents and young adults will benefit from having this in their collection.

Knowledge delivered effectively is empowering!.......2007-01-05

In this indispensable guide, Dr. Baker gives parents and educators solid tools and strategies to embrace what's unique about our students in a way the adds ease and empowerment to the process.

Brilliant Navigator.......2006-12-11

This book is truly a Godsend. It is ideal for people on the autism/Asperger's spectrum who are approaching adulthood. Dr. Baker is plainly a gifted man and this book is proof positive of his logical vision. He is also a brilliant navigator who leads expeditions for people on the a/A spectrum into understanding the neurotypical world and issues in it.

I like the way he organizes assets and challenges by putting them into categories, e.g. work, social, etc. Dr. Baker includes some good practical techniques for handling difficult emotions. His advice on dating and employment issues is something no adult on the spectrum should go without reading. If you are an adult on the spectrum, please make this book your best friend.

Great Life Skills Training.......2006-07-11

This is a great motivational book for someone on the verge of entering into adulthood. Dr. Baker pinpoints specific skills needed for a variety of "life situations" by catagorizing them and dealing with them individually. It starts out with mapping out assets and challenges. There are activity pages to use when anger is an issue and suggestions on calming ones self. The book includes a 16 page section on dating. It offers great advice for job seekers, from writing resumes to handling rejection. These are only a few of the sections found in this book. It truly is indispensable for anyone with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. I definitely recommend this one.

Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning

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Nuts and Bolts, not just Pie-in-the-Sky
Discipline in the Classroom Without Punishment or Rewards
.So far, so interesting
No More Class Store or Missed Recess
A Civilized Alternative

Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning
Marvin L. Marshall
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Book Description

This book offers a revolutionary way to reduce irresponsible behavior. People who use the approach find it life-changing.

You will learn how to discipline without stress, raise responsibility, improve relationships, and promote learning.

Customer Reviews:

Nuts and Bolts, not just Pie-in-the-Sky.......2007-06-29

I have been looking for something like this book for the ten years of my teaching career. Finally, there is a ready-to-implement system that combines recent brain research, psychology, and logical consequences into a classroom management system that not only produces a measurable improvement in behavior, but increases motivation for learning and responsibility. Marvin Marshall knows how to relate to children of all ages (and adults, too). I'm giving up my token economies and classroom prizes in favor of this system, which sends out students into the world to become productive, successful workers, family leaders, and citizens. This book will walk you step-by-step through the simple system which requires little to no record-keeping. Hooray!

Discipline in the Classroom Without Punishment or Rewards.......2007-01-23

This book is an excellent resource for new teachers and seasoned teachers
as well, who are struggling with the issues of discipline in their
classrooms. It shows how the old system of punishment and rewards does
not achieve good results and how it can be replaced with a system of
instilling personal responsibility and love of learning in students. I
like the way the book gives specific ways that teachers can do this.
This book should be a "must read" in schools of education, and could
revolutionize American education and society.

.So far, so interesting.......2005-08-23

I love the philospohy behind this book, but Dr. Marshall goes one step further and adds the golden element of classroom testing. When he tells me I will need to use a particular strategy with about 2 % of my students, I feel confidence that this material has truly been tested in real situations. Part of the problem with many discipline programs that aim to address classroom management without rewards, tokens, and such is they often talk down to teachers for using token systems, but offer only theories and clinical data as proof without workable ideas for in the classroom. I am trying out Dr. Marshall's program and will see how far it takes me, but after the first two introductory lessons on the ABCD heirarchy, this weird quiet settled into my room, like the idea of democracy had just sunk into my students heads. Very heady stuff.

No More Class Store or Missed Recess.......2005-08-20

I purchased this book after an extremely challenging year of behavior problems in first grade. As a teacher who had previous success using rewards (giving plastic money that could be redeemed in a class store) and punishment (taking away recess time), this new class had so many problems that nothing seemed to work! During the summer, I read everything on behavior management I could find in preparation for my new third grade class and found this book while searching the web. Needless to say, this past year was the best year of teaching I've had in my short career of five years. Using the daily class meetings--the students' favorite part of the day--to solve problems and asking disruptive students to tell me "their level," I found that most problems went away quickly and students didn't get resentful of me because they had to reflect on how they were acting. Using the agenda for students to write down issues that bothered them was a great way to deal with tattling. I also linked the system with students who would forget homework. Rather than punish them, I would give them the Level 1 Essay to reflect on why they forgot their homework and what they could try so they could remember it. It worked! I also recommend buying "Positive Discipline in the Classroom" (Nelson) as a companion to this book if you want more step-by-step instructions for the classroom meeting. It picks up where Dr. Marshall's book leaves off regarding class meetings, especially on how to introduce it at the beginning of the year. One more thing: parents LOVE this system and will love you for using it!

A Civilized Alternative.......2005-08-05

Marshall makes a compelling case for giving children tools to evaluate their own behavioral options and make positive choices. I am looking forward to empowering my kindergarteners to be their best selves.

The book is very readable and the content is practical. I can see that I will be referring to it again and again.

Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child

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Unnecessary for divorced parents who already get along
Seems biased toward the mother
Mom's House, Dad's House
Excellent resource for some, maybe not for others
Susan Ashley, Ph.D. Author of The ADD and ADHD Answer Book

Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child
Isolina Ricci
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According to the Stepfamily Association of America, 60 percent of all families are breaking up, and custody and visitation issues loom large in the lives of many parents. Isolina Ricci's Mom's House, Dad's House guides separated, divorced, and remarried parents through the hassles and confusions of setting up a strong, working relationship with the ex-spouse in order to make two loving homes for the kids. This expanded and revised edition (the book was originally published in 1980) includes emotional and legal tools, as well as many reference materials and resources. As one parent said of the first edition, "This book is my friend."

Customer Reviews:

Unnecessary for divorced parents who already get along.......2007-05-31

My five-year-old daughter's dad and I have joint custody and joint placement. Therefore, my daughter travels between our houses (about 8 blocks apart) every few days. I was hoping this book would help her dad and I make the most of our daughter's situation, but it seems to focus on parents who do not get along. Perhaps, because my daughter does not remember ever having two parents in the same home, this book isn't as relevant to her as it may be for some. The book seemed to focus on picking up the pieces, rather than just growing as a nontraditional family. I will say one positive thing: the book stresses avoiding the use of "ex husband" and "ex wife" and replacing with "my daughter's dad". I feel that makes for a better situation.

Seems biased toward the mother.......2007-05-06

I realize that I have only read a couple chapters so far, but I see an extreme bias that paints the father as the parent that only gets visitation rights and has no interest in his children. This is just my opinion, but every story in the beginning of the book came across this way to me.

Hopefully further reading will offer some advice to something similar to my situation - a father that has custody of his daughters after his ex decided that she was gay after a happy 14 year marriage and asked for a divorce. Times have changed, it isn't always the mother that has primary custody anymore.

Mom's House, Dad's House.......2007-01-05

I tell everyone of my client's to get this book and follow the advice of Dr. Ricci to establish a co-parenting relationship after the divorce.

Excellent resource for some, maybe not for others.......2006-09-19

When my wife told me she wanted a divorce, I almost immediately grabbed every book I could find on resurrecting a marriage and handling a breakup with kids. I had plenty of time to read suddenly, after all. I found this book to be not only the most effective in handling kidds, but probably contained the best advice on keeping the marriage together. Alas, it was not meant to be.

A key thing: my children's mother and I have always wanted to be civil with one another. I recognize that many relationships do not end this way, and many parents are abusive or neglectful. There are other books that are better for handling those types of situations. For example, "Where's Daddy?" by Jill Curtis is likely to be helpful for a mother dealing with an absent or abusive father; for me it was not very helpful.

This book can be key in helping a couple that doesn't want their divorce to turn so sour that they can't stand each other's sight. It is helpful in handling each parent's relationship with their children, and their relationship with each other.

If you are already hunkered down in the middle of a war, this book may not be right for you; if you are trying to avoid getting into that situation in the first place, this book should be at the top of your list.

Susan Ashley, Ph.D. Author of The ADD and ADHD Answer Book.......2005-10-13

This is my first choice for book recommendations in my practice for divorcing families. It is a blueprint for how to raise a well adjusted child in two homes. If divorced parents only followed the advice in this book divorce would not be so tragic for children. This book advocates putting the child first and tells parent how to behave civilly and work co-operatively with the other parent for the sake of the child, telling parents what to do and what to say that keeps your child out of the middle of the anger between former spouses. This book is for every divorcing family regardless of your unique circumstances.

Montessori Play And Learn: A Parent's Guide to Purposeful Play from Two to Six

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Informative & practical, easy-to-implement activities!
Great intro book
great for moms, teachers, etc
A Good Read For Parents
Excellent Montessori resource for the home

Montessori Play And Learn: A Parent's Guide to Purposeful Play from Two to Six
Lesley Britton
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Teaching Montessori in the Home: Pre-School Years: The Pre-School Years (Teaching Montessori in the Home)
Teach Me to Do It Myself: Montessori Activities for You and Your Child
Basic Montessori: Learning Activities For Under-Fives
How To Raise An Amazing Child the Montessori Way
Montessori Read & Write: A Parents' Guide to Literacy for Children

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers
Braun IRT 4020 ThermoScan Ear Thermometer

ASIN: 0517591820
Release Date: 1992-12-29

Book Description

We all want the best possible starts in life for our children, and one of the best possible starts in life, educationally, is the "method" pioneered by Maria Montessori and taught successfully today throughout the world.

Now, Lesley Britton, the leading Montessori practitioner in England for more than twenty years, will show parents how to bring Montessori home. If you would like to facilitate the development of your child's unique personality, make it possible for him to develop to his full intellectual capacity, and help him become socially and emotionally well adjusted, then this is the book for you.

Montessori Play and Learn is packed with ideas, activities, and games that can fit into your normal routine and help supplement preschool learning for your child. For planning your home, introducing your child to the supermarket or the neighborhood, and helping him discover other people and cultures, this book provides valuable tips and insights that help parents and children grow and learn together.
-- Create hundreds of learning opportunities from everyday life
-- Learn dozens of games and activities to help prepare children for mathematics, reading, science, and writing
-- Make your home environment as stimulating for your child as the best Montessori preschool.

Customer Reviews:

Informative & practical, easy-to-implement activities!.......2007-04-12

My daughter will be attending a Montessori preschool in a couple of months [she's 2], and I wanted a practical manual that would introduce me to Montessori methods I could implement at home. This book is full of practical ideas, and is filled with activities and games thatare easy to implement in the home, and as a follow-up to preschool learning. The book covers topics like who is Maria Montessori, what is the essence of the Montessori method,how to use the Montessori method, planning your home around your child[child's bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, hall &stairs, games & activities] , exploring the neighborhood[in the backyard, in the park, in the countryside, in the city, going to school], & discovering about the world[the human family, journeys & explorations, the universe]. There are lots of practical & useful activities & games that one can implement with relative ease in the home or outside. The ideas in this book go a long way to helping stimulate a young child in line with the Montessori method.

Great intro book.......2007-02-23

We bought this book to get us familiar with the Montessori method of teaching. Our son is about to start at a Montessori school and we wanted to get educated in the teachings as well. It's a great intro book and I especially found the exercises fun and interesting.

great for moms, teachers, etc.......2007-02-12

I am a medical student, single parent and needed something to introduce me to Montessori instruction. I plan to enroll my 36 month old soon, but at this time, she is fine in the care of her grandparents and in the evenings, with me. Until she begins Montessori, I want to begin instilling some of the instructions. I ordered this book along with one other you will notice in my reviewed items. Both books are very good in my opinion, and all that I need. Even if I never enroll her in daycare, preschool, this is adequate. It gives great ideas that a parent or caregiver can share while with the child. Very good quality book.

A Good Read For Parents.......2006-03-18

This is a good book for parents not just those with toddlers and preschoolers. It gives insight into the montessori method and really shows you the interelationship between how a child deveopls intellectually and physically. I wish that I had gotten it earlier because it has good insights into toddlerhood - tantrums and all. My son is 21/2 and we are hoping to send him to pre-school in September, so we wanted to get a guideline so to speak about what we should be looking for and the best kind of learning at his age. Also we were looking for new ways to engage him, so I'm anxious to try out the activities. He's in the 'I want to be independent stage' and after reading the book I have adopted some of its advice on how to help him acheive this. All in all I would say its a good buy, quite informative.

Excellent Montessori resource for the home.......2006-02-18

I was looking for a good way to teach my preschool son at home using some elements of the Montessori method. However, I wanted to go at my own pace and in a relaxed way. If you need a more regimented and structured Montessori method at home read Elizabeth Hainstock's books. Leslie Britton's book is well-written, concise and hits all the main points. I really like the games and activities designed for children from two to six. I am able to pick and choose and with home materials to teach my son at home. My son is two so he's only able to participate in a few exercises. Can't recommend it enough.

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

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A great guide if you are a first-time homeschooler
Wonderful Resource- the "bible" for classical education.
A wealth of information...
the "Bible" for homeschoolers
Great for those considering non-religious Homeschooling

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home
Jessie Wise , S. Wise Bauer , and Susan Wise Bauer
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, Revised Edition (Story ... the World: History for the Classical Child)
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ASIN: 0393047520

Book Description

Teach your child at home or supplement his or her classroom learning --this book provides you with the techniques, curriculum, and resources necessary to ensure that your child's education is the best it can be. As a parent, you worry about your child's education. With thirty students per classroom, even the most dedicated teachers often can't give each student the individual attention so urgently needed, and neither teachers nor parents can control the social environment of many schools. Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? Maybe it's time to take charge of your child's education --by doing it yourself. This book will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school; one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning. Through a language-intensive process that organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child's mind, your child will receive the complete education that today's overcrowded schools are often unable to provide. You do have control over what and how your child learns; The Well-Trained Mind will give you the tools you'll need to teach him or her with confidence and success.

Customer Reviews:

A great guide if you are a first-time homeschooler.......2007-10-14

Since we just began homeschooling my son this year, I was pretty stumped on where to start when a friend recommended this book. I got a copy from the library and wow! what a find! It really put the exciting but sometimes intimidating world of homeschooling into context. I really like the way the authors condense the information at the end of each section into useful bites of information. They also suggest schedules (now isn't that convenient when you're biting your nails wondering when to do what?).
Although I won't call our style 100% classical homeschooling, this book does provide an excellent pathway for busy and confused moms like me. I guess the results speak for themselves -- my son who was a little perplexed by what his mom had in store for him every morning now thinks of each lesson as fun! I really owe that to this book. Can't wait to get a copy of my own.

Wonderful Resource- the "bible" for classical education........2007-10-09

Buy this book! It is a much easier read than expected. And don't be afraid of the 600 or so pages. I was able to read all introductory pages, as well as the pages appropriate for the ages of my children in two (2) days. No need to rush in and read the chapter on middle school and high school if you have a first grader.

This book is an excellent reference guide for homeschooling with a focus on classical education. It's easy to put into practice as little or as much as you'd like from this book.

I have really been drawn to Christian classical education, and while I do read other sources, always go to this text first.

I highly recommend, "The Well-Trained Mind".

A wealth of information..........2007-10-05

This book has sparked and altered my ways of educating my young 6 yr old daughter. I thought I would educate my own children differently, but this book has kept my goals in perspective and allows me to accomplish more with a simple schedule. Schedules and timeframes are included with each subject, as well as the people and events to incorporate with each subject. It given additional resources, such as books, textbooks and websites as resources. All which seem to be available right here through Amazon.com. Thank you Amazon!

the "Bible" for homeschoolers.......2007-08-08

If you are looking to homeschool, this is the book. It is a how to book for homeschoolers of any age. It goes from preschool right up to university age. I started my daughter on this system and I wouldn't use any other. I find that its' easy to use and allows a lot of freedom of choice and many options. The suggestions are invaluable and they list all your resources at the back of every chapter. Give it a complete read through before you start so you don't miss anything out. You'll have to make some decisions on curriculum yourself as they give many options, but if one doesn't work out just try another. I also like that they understand that not every child learns the same way and give you suggestions on how to teach each type of learner. They also give you advice on teaching different age groups at the same time and how to coordinate their curriculum so that you're not pulling your hair out teaching one child about middle ages and one about aincient history and one about modern history all at the same time. I know a lot of other homeschoolers in my area who have used this book and they swear by it as well. Once you read it you won't use anything else.

Great for those considering non-religious Homeschooling.......2007-07-30

If you are considering homeschooling, and after you do all the research on all the various methods of homeschooling, if you want something fairly structured and rigorous you might settle on Classical Education like we did. This book is great in that it does not presume that you are an evangelical christian like some other homeschool "guides" (even though my husband is a pretty conservative christian (I am not), we both find this presumption in homeschool curricula a real pushy and annoying turn-off). It also gives you step-by-step "how-to" which we needed for our comfort level as new homeschoolers (if you've already been homeschooling for a long time you might not need the structure and step by step approach of this book but it still has great ideas and information).

How to Care for Aging Parents (Morris, How to Care for Aging)

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Great resource for Caregivers
Valerie
Excellent guide to tough questions
If you think this book might help you, it will.
Not a lot of useful information

How to Care for Aging Parents (Morris, How to Care for Aging)
Virginia Morris , and Robert M. Butler
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Complete Eldercare Planner, Second Edition: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help
Coping With Your Difficult Older Parent : A Guide for Stressed-Out Children
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ASIN: 0761134263

Book Description

The best and bestselling book of its kind. Originally published in 1995, How to Care for Aging Parents, with 220,000 copies in print, won a Books for a Better Life Award and was praised as "an indispensable book" (AARP) and "a compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportion" (The Washington Post). It also catapulted its author, Virginia Morris, to national prominence as a recognized eldercare authority on Oprah, Good Morning America, CNN, CBS, and other media.

Nine years later, and the need for the book is mushrooming: the number of adult children caring for a parent has increased from 4 million to 19.5 million, with roughly 80% of the nation's elderly cared for at home. Virginia Morris responds with a completely revised, up-to-date new edition. Expanded from 450 to over 650 pages, it covers all the emotional, legal, financial, medical, and logistical issues in caring for the elderly. There are new sections on expanded housing options, alternative therapies, balancing career and caregiving, and dealing with difficult parents. It covers the biggest change in caregiving--the newfound independence of seniors and benefits of healthy aging--and the reverse: three chapters are dedicated to caring for parents with Alzheimers. At the end of the book is an invaluable 100-page "Yellow Pages" guide to all the resources and services of the enormous eldercare industry.

Customer Reviews:

Great resource for Caregivers.......2007-09-10

We have given this book to several of our clients, many of whom are long distance caregivers. They've all called to say "thank you". The book is detailed, and provides a step by step guide for caregivers. Extremely helpful for those new to caregiving.

Valerie.......2006-08-30

An excellent resource. Each of the siblings now has a copy and TOGETHER we're dealing with the challenges aging brings.

Excellent guide to tough questions.......2006-06-10

Virginia Morris' book "How to Care For Aging Parents" is the essential reference book for anyone who is or will be caring for the elderly. It is clearly written, carefully researched and thoroughly indexed to provide quick access to all questions. As a psychotherapist I keep this book close at hand to help unsnarl any issues with or about the aging population.

If you think this book might help you, it will........2006-06-08

I'm not one for self-help books, but when my father's Alzheimers began to consume him and jeopardize my mother's physical, mental, and financial condition, I turned to this book for help and found it more valuable than I ever could have imagined. It is filled with easy-to-follow advice and very practical steps that can be taken to address your situation. The author has done so much research and identified so many resources that reading the book saves untold time and agony. I only wish I had found it sooner.

Not a lot of useful information.......2006-01-01

This book is recommended on the Elderlawanswers site, which has a lot of good information, but I didn't find any information in the book that you can't get for free with an internet search or that isn't just common sense.

The Father's Almanac: From Pregnancy to Pre-school, Baby Care to Behavior, the Complete and Indispensable Book of Practical Advice and Ideas for Every Man Discovering the Fun and Challenge of Fatherhood

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Great Book
Must read for expecting dads
Informative and helpful for first time dads
accessible guide to responsible fatherhood
ONLY THE BEST ON THE MARKET

The Father's Almanac: From Pregnancy to Pre-school, Baby Care to Behavior, the Complete and Indispensable Book of Practical Advice and Ideas for Every Man Discovering the Fun and Challenge of Fatherhood
S. Adams Sullivan
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0385426259
Release Date: 1992-05-01

Book Description

A perennial bestseller, now revised and updated for a new generation of fathers, this readable, inspiring guide to the world of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is an indispensable treasury of advice, ideas, and suggestions.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2007-09-10

This book has helped me understand babies and become more of a father figure. I recomend this to anyone who is to soon become a father.

Must read for expecting dads.......2006-11-05

This book targets guys and their way of thinking really well as it gets to the point and includes a lot of practical pointers for everything from pregnancy to all the changes that occur after the baby is born. My husband has volunteered information he has learned from this book and is reading it of his own volition.

Informative and helpful for first time dads.......2006-05-08

My partner is a savvy, well informed kind of guy. I had some fear that he would think this book was lame or at least unhelpful when I gave it to him when we were a couple months pregnant. He read the book and sang its praises for the practical ideas and advice it gave for dads to help mom in pregnancy and things to do with the baby when he/she arrives. It's not just pregnancy or baby focused, but includes ideas and activities for dad throughout baby and childhood.

accessible guide to responsible fatherhood.......2004-11-21

The author is a father of two sons and a child-center volunteer, but this book is not just one random guy's ruminations on how to be a better father. The author is also an experienced book editor, and he uses those skills to blend the experiences of nearly 50 other fathers of various backgrounds as he compiles this almanac of observations and seasoned advice.

The style is matter-of-fact yet sympathetic; pragmatic, down-to-earth, and engaging. The content is fair and balanced, offering varying points of view on many details of child-rearing, and does not preach. And while fairly nuanced in this way, on the other hand, it's not wishy-washy and "anything goes" about things -- it's also crisply authoritative in areas where there is just one no-nonsense way to go. E.g., the dangers of older cribs and the maximum recommended gaps between slats, or other safety issues not really open to much experimentation.

Overall though, the book is refreshingly descriptive rather than prescriptive. It's a nice mix of specific, often creative suggestions along with a general philosophy of caring, healthy, and personally appropriate/satisfying fatherhood.

The Almanac will make an excellent gift for fathers of newborns or young children -- up to approximately kindergarten, I'd say, although some of the material is appropriate for even slightly older children too.

Note: although even the more recent edition feels slightly dated simply because the pictures are old, the material itself is all still relevant as far as I could tell.

ONLY THE BEST ON THE MARKET.......2000-08-27

I raised my daughter by this book, and then gave it away to a young father who has raised his son on it. I am an Infant/Toddler teacher and am familiar with very very many many books for parents ... and as far as I am concerned this is only the best book of its kind on the market for fathers.

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