Education a la carte : choosing the best schooling options for your child /
Dr. Kevin Leman.
- 275 pages ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction: It's time to change the conversation The top concerns of parents: what's most important to parents, and how they can best help their child succeed Factoring in your child's uniqueness: capitalizing on your child's strengths, natural talents, and curiosity Schooling a la carte: wading through the plethora of options pros and cons Finding just the right menu for your palate: selecting the perfect education options to bring out the best in your child Your parental role in schooling: how your background, expectations, and beliefs influence your definition of your child's success Preschool and kindergarten: how to know if your child is ready for these first steps Homework and grades: what homework and grades really mean, and how best to motivate your child Top traits of the absolute best schools: how to know if you've found just what you're looking for Your personal menu to educational success: taking what you've learned and turning it into a practical plan Ask Dr. Leman: the hottest questions parents ask about education and my time-tested answers An encouraging word Top 10 list: what to look for in a quality education
Introduction: It's time to change the conversation -- The top concerns of parents: what's most important to parents, and how they can best help their child succeed -- Factoring in your child's uniqueness: capitalizing on your child's strengths, natural talents, and curiosity -- Schooling a la carte: wading through the plethora of options--pros and cons -- Finding just the right menu for your palate: selecting the perfect education options to bring out the best in your child -- Your parental role in schooling: how your background, expectations, and beliefs influence your definition of your child's success -- Preschool and kindergarten: how to know if your child is ready for these first steps -- Homework and grades: what homework and grades really mean, and how best to motivate your child -- Top traits of the absolute best schools: how to know if you've found just what you're looking for -- Your personal menu to educational success: taking what you've learned and turning it into a practical plan -- Ask Dr. Leman: the hottest questions parents ask about education and my time-tested answers -- An encouraging word -- Top 10 list: what to look for in a quality education
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