Product reviews for Parents First

I wish there had been a book like this when my children were young!

Parents First gives you all the guidance you need to help your child become a successful and happy learner. It's full of practical tips and easy-to-use suggestions for:

• improving self-esteem, confidence and intelligence


• thinking clearly and creatively


• tackling tasks


• answering questions well


• encouraging good memorising and spelling habits


• passing tests and exams

But there's more! Kay and Garry explain how children learn. They help you to recognise your son's or daughter's unique talents and learning style and they tell you exactly what your child's brain needs to function fully.

Parents First is exciting, but it's also challenging. It asks you to rethink some of your own habits such as listening to your child, admitting you don't know, asking open questions, and praising more than criticising. It describes the kind of life-style at home that will lay the foundations for success at school. And it sets out the steps that lead to a positive and supportive relationship with your son or daughter, even in those tricky moments ” like when their bedroom is untidy ... again!

With its checklits, its down-to-earth activities for the kitchen and car, its helpful hints and its useful summaries, Parents First is a treasure trove of practical ideas for every parent who wants their child to be a successful and confident learner both at school and at home.