Raising Smart Kids For Dummies (ePub)

So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What parent doesn't?
Thing is, kids nowadays are more independent than ever and aren't
always receptive to what parents want. In fact, if you tell your
kids that studying is "good for them," they're more than likely to
mumble, "Yeah, sure," in your general direction and head off to do
something "fun."

Sharpening the minds of your youngsters presents more challenges
than climbing Mt. Everest, and the responsibility of making your
kids use more of their brain cells can be
overwhelming - even when you don't encounter
resistance. Raising smart kids requires long-term commitment,
sacrifice, and diligence - not to mention the
patience of a saint. And as long as you don't obsess about being
the perfect parent, you will be able to enjoy your kids' journey of
self-discovery right along with them.

But how do you accomplish this? How do you overcome the
resistance? How do you tackle the overwhelming task of not only
helping your children succeed in school, but also increasing their
ability to make their own way in the world? That's where Raising
Smart Kids For Dummies steps in to help.

Written in easy-to-understand terms (and absolutely no slick
psycho-babble), this book gives you sound advice on encouraging
your kids to set their sights high and achieve success, whether at
school, with friends, or in your community. And you don't have to
be a new parent to gain insight from this book; experienced parents
can reap rewards with the help of this book in their effort to
raise fulfilled children.

Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in Raising Smart
Kids For Dummies:

* Recognizing the characteristics of smart kids

* Knowing when to push - and when not to

* Disciplining your kids in a positive way

* Growing smarter kids from healthier bodies

* Planning the development of your kids' brains: From newborns to
teenagers

* Taking your smart kids beyond high school

* Eliminating brain drain from school-skipping, drug abuse, and
raging hormones

* Top Ten lists of family characteristics that nurture smart
kids, what smart kids read, and resources for bolstering parents'
confidence

You've heard it said a thousand times: The children are the
future. Children have such potential, but rarely live up to it. Why
take this chance with your own kids? Make the commitment to prepare
your kids for life on their own. With Raising Smart Kids For
Dummies, you, too, can achieve success - and
have a little fun along the way!