Books for Parents of Children from 6 to 13 years:
Education and Child Development
 
Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parents' Guide by Lydia Bellino and Lucy McCormick Calkins
ISBN 738200247
Calkins is the founding director of the College Teacher Writing Project. She and Bellino, an elementary school principal, help parents find ways to encourage a lifelong love of reading and writing. The book also includes chapters on math, science, and social studies.
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Strategies for Raising Resourceful, Resilient and Compassionate Children
Parenting Strategy 10
 
Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius: Enhancing Curiosity, Creativity, and Learning Ability by Thomas Armstrong
ISBN 874776082
According to Armstrong, all children have the potential for brilliance. This book is full of ideas, activities, and resources parents can use to nurture their childrens' potential.
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Parenting Strategy 3
 
Books to Grow With : A Guide to Using the Best Children's Fiction for Everyday Issues and Tough Challenge by Cheryl Coon
ISBN 0974802273
This guide lists picture books and chapter books that address different issues children encounter including bullying, emotions and even the death of a parent. A good way to introduce difficult subjects and encourage your child to discuss these topics with you.
 
The Mom Book Goes to School : Insider Tips to Ensure Your Child Thrives in Elementary and Middle School by Stacy DeBroff
ISBN -743257545
DeBroff spoke with parents, teachers to compile this guide on how you and your child can get the most out of their school environment. Includes advice on forging a successful relationship with your child's teacher and ending battles with your child over homework.
 
There Are No Shortcuts by Rafe Esquith
ISBN 0375422021
Esquith is an inner-city teacher whose innovative teaching style is exciting and inspiring to read about. His book is a call to action to all those who care about children.
 
Reclaiming Childhood: Letting Children Be Children in Our Achievement-Oriented Society by William Crain
ISBN 0805075135
Developmental psychologist William Crain reminds us that there is more to chilhood than standardized tests, extra curricular activities and college applications. He recommends focusing on "child-centered" parenting. Chapters emphasize the "Child as Naturalist", "Child as Poet", and "Child as Linguist".
 
Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn-- And Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Diane Eyer, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
ISBN 1579546951
We all know that children learn through play. However, in our acheivement oriented culture, playtime is forgotten in an effort to raise "baby-Einsteins". The authors present an intensively researched case for allowing children to be children and learn the skills they need.
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