This book is a must for all parents of school age children. It has long been acknowledged that parents are the first educators of their children and research clearly demonstrates that children are more successful at school when supported by their parents.
Written by parents Garry Burnett and Kay Jarvis, Parents First provides the guidance and understanding needed to encourage happy, active learners and offers tips on how to support children through the challenges they may face during the course of their education.Parents First will give confidence to those parents, who like so many have had negative experiences during their own schooling and still feel intimidated by the education system.
The user friendly format interlaced with humour examines how children can be supported to develop self esteem and confidence, how to communicate effectively as well as explaining how the brain functions, how to recognise your child's learning style and problem solving and memory skills.