Brain Stages: How to Raise Smart, Confident Kids and Have Fun Doing It, K-5

Enjoy your kids more and stress less!Brain Stages is the ultimate leg up for parents and caregivers in today’s complicated, competitive world. A grade-by-grade guide through the formative elementary school years, this book will show you how to have fun with your kids as you help them grow into successful, well-adjusted humans.Drawing from thousands of hours of research and decades of education experience, veteran teacher Patricia Wilkinson and learning expert Jacqueline Frischknecht, PhD, offer tools and advice that will boost your child’s brainpower, social skills, and love for learning.In Brain Stages, you’ll discover:How brains develop and what you can do to help your child succeedThe best form of praise that builds confidence and self-esteemSurefire ways to help a struggling child get caught up in math or readingHow to get your gifted child’s needs metIdeas for helping an anxious child relax for better learningTips for teaching kids the art of building healthy relationshipsOver 150 fun games and activities to engage and nurture young mindsWhether you have a child who has fallen behind, an extra smart kid you want to keep intrigued, or a grade-schooler who could use some help getting along with others, Brain Stages will give you the information and support you need to be an effective parent and enjoy your child-raising journey.