Parenting: a journey of milestones and missteps, mistakes and monumental achievements all rolled into one. Arguably, there is nothing in the world as frustrating, yet fulfilling, as being a parent and this is what Dr. Karla Hylton captured in her new self help book ‘Yes! You can Help Your Child Achieve Academic Success’.
While pointing out that there are no perfect rug rats running about, Hylton proposes that good grades are very possible with effective parenting through powerful tips and techniques to transform average in awesome.
In less than 200 pages, Hylton has created a recipe for performance prowess in the classroom, regardless of the child’s age, as success is not limited to a specific age group, socio-economic background, gender or ethnicity. Intelligence is universal and so too is what parents need to do strategically to propel their offspring forward. Sometimes all children need is a push in the right direction; and this push can come in several forms that have been tried and tested.
The process of understanding how your child’s mental process affects the way they learn is an integral part of the whole lesson shared in the book. Brain development and learning style are fundamental platforms from which the conscientious parent starts building a structure of academic achievement. Chapters on goal setting, motivation, getting adequate rest (sleep), reading techniques and good study strategies form the bulk of what she feels are key factors in formulating a plan of academic action.
One great feature of this book is that Hylton gave scenarios using real people’s individual stories and struggles as illustrations, adding credibility to the points she made. As an educator with more than two decades under her belt, she understands the importance of the imagery created by these stories as they make her point relatable, generating acceptance.
Essentially, what is contained within its pages is not rocket science, but common sense grouped in a manner that makes for ease of reading and comprehension. In fact, you may say to yourself, “Why did I not think of or realise that?” as most parents already know when they are on the right track. The problem, which Hylton points out so easily, is consistency.
To continue reading, purchase Vol.8 #10, 2017 Issue.
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Parenting: a journey of milestones and missteps, mistakes and monumental achievements all rolled into one. Arguably, there is nothing in the world as frustrating, yet fulfilling, as being a parent and this is what Dr. Karla Hylton captured in her new self help book ‘Yes! You can Help Your Child Achieve Academic Success’.
While pointing out that there are no perfect rug rats running about, Hylton proposes that good grades are very possible with effective parenting through powerful tips and techniques to transform average in awesome.
In less than 200 pages, Hylton has created a recipe for performance prowess in the classroom, regardless of the child’s age, as success is not limited to a specific age group, socio-economic background, gender or ethnicity. Intelligence is universal and so too is what parents need to do strategically to propel their offspring forward. Sometimes all children need is a push in the right direction; and this push can come in several forms that have been tried and tested.
The process of understanding how your child’s mental process affects the way they learn is an integral part of the whole lesson shared in the book. Brain development and learning style are fundamental platforms from which the conscientious parent starts building a structure of academic achievement. Chapters on goal setting, motivation, getting adequate rest (sleep), reading techniques and good study strategies form the bulk of what she feels are key factors in formulating a plan of academic action.
One great feature of this book is that Hylton gave scenarios using real people’s individual stories and struggles as illustrations, adding credibility to the points she made. As an educator with more than two decades under her belt, she understands the importance of the imagery created by these stories as they make her point relatable, generating acceptance.
Essentially, what is contained within its pages is not rocket science, but common sense grouped in a manner that makes for ease of reading and comprehension. In fact, you may say to yourself, “Why did I not think of or realise that?” as most parents already know when they are on the right track. The problem, which Hylton points out so easily, is consistency.
To continue reading, purchase Vol.8 #10, 2017 Issue.
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