"In five illuminating sections, Bauer teaches parents how to flex the K-12 system, rather than the child. She closely analyzes the traditional school structure, gives trenchant criticisms of its weaknesses, and offers a wealth of advice for parents of children whose difficulties may stem from struggling with learning differences, maturity differences, toxic classroom environments, and even from giftedness..."--Dust jacket.

If you are thinking of home educating your child, your initial surprise may be at how easy it is to turn intention into reality. Once you have deregistered your child, you are largely left to get on with delivering education from home, as you see best. This book is full of practical guidance for parents, based on the authors' long experience of working with children and young people; their parents, teachers and schools. It will help you plan what...

"It is designed to guide beginner - homeschoolers into professional learning. Various pleasant activities are mentioned so as to make homeschooling more attractive, useful and proves fruitful. But many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you're not alone! As this guide is for homeschooled students as well as parents. Schooling is teacher-directed, not child-led, but school time should...

A practical, illustrated reference for parents explains how to teach babies a variety of simple hand signs and gestures that can ease communications between parents and young children who are unable to talk, with photographs and drawings that illustrate each sign, clear instructions, difficulty ratings, and more.

Whether it's perpetually forgetting to write down homework, misplacing backpacks, or cramming month-long assignments into a single night, organizational skills problems get in the way of school success-- and wreak havoc at home. Fortunately for children and their frustrated parents, help is at hand. This unique resource stands out from other books because it is based on a scientifically tested program that works. Parents get step-by-step guidance...

Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Philosopher's Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader, from the authors of the original and viral New York Times Books feature, shows you how to instil the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through...