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A joyful and accessible approach to homeschooling that harnesses childrens natural curiosity and makes learning a part of everyday life, whether theyre in elementary or high school. Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. How do parents nurture a...
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Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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""Teach your children well. It's easier to sing than do. Erika Christakis wants to foment a revolution in early childhood education, and with this deeply insightful, scientifically grounded, and utterly original book, she may just get her way." --Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness A bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young...
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W.W. Norton &Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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A critique of the U.S. public school system analyzes the traditional school structure, dissects its weaknesses, and offers advice for parents of children whose difficulties may stem from learning differences or toxic classroom environments.
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"Speaking to the growing national trend, The Call of the Wild and Free equips families to provide quality homeschool education, and encourages all parents and caregivers to raise kids to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood"--
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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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"Tutoring today is a $4 billion industry (yes--billion) with companies like Sylvan Learning Center and Kaplan Tutoring cashing in. What are parents of today's overextended students to do? If only there were a resource closer to home that was easy, free, and able to provide the same quality of service. But there is: you. Top professional tutor Marina Koestler Ruben empowers you to take a do-it-yourself approach to your child's after-school enrichment,...
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Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
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"Discover how to use phonics to learn to read; improve reading and learning skills; master unusual sounds and spellings; build your child's vocabulary; play games that encourage progress." The audio CD has "dozens of sounds in friendly lessons; keywords to help your child with reading and spelling; easy examples and tips for your child to follow."
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
1986.
Language
English
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With more than half a million copies in print, Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons is the definitive guide to giving your child the reading skills needed now for a better chance at tomorrow, while bringing you and your child closer together. Is your child halfway through first grade and still unable to read? Is your preschooler bored with coloring and ready for reading? Do you want to help your child read, but are afraid youll do something...
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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"A book offering smart and sophisticated ways for parents to get informed about their children's education and constructively engage teachers, administrators, and school boards in order to get the education their children deserve"-- Provided by publisher.
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Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"Can you teach a child to be kind? This vital question is taking on a new urgency as our culture grows ever more abrasive and divided. We all want our kids to be kind. But that is not the same as knowing what to do when you catch your son being unkind. A world-renowned developmental psychologist, Dr. Thomas Lickona has led the character education movement in schools for forty years. Now he shares with parents the vital tools they need to bring...
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Touchstone Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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A new dad and publishing insider describes how to raise a child's IQ and give him or her a competitive advantage through interactive reading and provides step-by-step instructions for developing and nurturing an early interest in books.
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Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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A practical, stress-reducing guide to help parents navigate the challenges of homework with their children--for success at school and beyond--from two experienced teachers and the founders of Teachers Who Tutor.
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English
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This guide shows parents how to raise children who are readers. It provides advice for working with children from infancy to adolescence, including what parents need to know about each age, with annotated lists of books and tips on what to look for and what to avoid, along with additional lists of books by theme and reading level. Russo, a writer and editor, and Paul, an author and editor, have both been children's books editors of a book review publication....
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