Raising Smart Kids For Dummies

Practical pointers for rearing precocious preschoolers and academic achievers Discover the parenting secrets behind intelligent, well–rounded kids Whether you′re a new mom or the dad of a teenager, you want to do all you can to make sure your child loves to learn – and does well in school. This friendly guide shows you how. From stimulating a baby′s senses to helping with homework and encouraging academic success, this book is packed with proven strategies for raising little Einsteins. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

Introduction. Part I: Getting Off to a Good Start. Chapter 1: Defining Smarts. Chapter 2: Realizing That You Can Raise a Brain. Chapter 3: Disciplining in a Positive Way. Chapter 4: Growing Smarter Minds from Healthier Bodies. Part II: The Early Years: Birth to Kindergarten. Chapter 5: Before Your Baby Is Born. Chapter 6: Energizing Your Baby through the Senses. Chapter 7: Pumping Up Your Smart Toddler/Preschooler. Chapter 8: Setting Boundaries That Matter. Chapter 9: You′re Not Alone! Finding Help and Support. Chapter 10: Preparing for Big–Kid School. Part III: The Eager–to–Learn Years: Elementary School. Chapter 11: Nurturing Your Smart Student at Home. Chapter 12: Monitoring Media. Chapter 13: Launching Lifelong Study Habits. Chapter 14: Connecting with School. Chapter 15: Developing Smarts for Success Outside of School. Chapter 16: Deciding to Switch Learning Situations. Part IV: The Know–It–All Years: Middle School and High School. Chapter 17: Working wirh the Teenage Psyche. Chapter 18: Eliminating Brain Drain. Chapter 19: Thinking Beyond High School. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Family Characteristics That Nurture Smart Kids. Chapter 21: Ten Popular Reads from Preschool to Teen Years. Chapter 22: Ten Resources That Bolster Parent Confidence. Index.

Marlene Targ Brill has written 50 books for and about children. She holds a master′s degree in early childhood education and has spent years teaching smart kids of all ages.