What''s a Parent to Do? - How to Give Your Child the Best Education

This book translates educational research, from Piaget to the latest neuroscience article, into actionable strategies for parents.

List of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Enduring Benefits of a Good Education
Part 1: At Home
Strategy 1. Make home not only loving and safe, but also fun and interesting
Strategy 2. Pay attention
Strategy 3. Have plenty of print materials and toys on hand
Strategy 4. Limit screen time
Strategy 5. Get moving and get outside
Strategy 6. Engage with the arts
Strategy 7. Help your child choose a musical instrument
Strategy 8. Seek out diverse experiences
Strategy 9 Promote resilience
Part 2: At School
Strategy 10 Choose the best school
Strategy 10a For public schools, follow the money
Strategy 10b For private schools, do your due diligence
Strategy 10c Avoid charter schools
Strategy 11 Select the right teacher
Strategy 11a Actively seek out the best
Strategy 11b Insist on honesty and enthusiasm
Strategy 11c Consider the teacher's education and experience
Strategy 12 Get into gifted
Strategy 13 Encourage participation in non-contact sports; no team sports before age ten
Strategy 14 Take advantage of school services
Strategy 15 Attend school events
References
About the Author

About the author

By Lawrence Baines

Summary

This book translates educational research, from Piaget to the latest neuroscience article, into actionable strategies for parents.

Product details

• Authors: Lawrence Baines, Baines Lawrence
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9781475866797
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-6679-7
• No. of pages: 154
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Aims & Objectives, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Education, Advice on parenting, Parenting: advice & issues, teacher training, Educational strategies & policy, educational research;practical parenting