Not to brag, but I'm pretty good at math. It is something that has always seemed to come naturally to me. I read this book after hearing about it on the Bravewriter podcast. I think the author did an excellent job summarizing some of the techniques that I unknowingly used as student. She also ...
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The 5 Love Languages of Children
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I wasn't expecting this book to have much influence on how I relate to my children. However, I was surprised to learn things about my kids after reading this book that I didn't already know. I finished this book about a month ago and I still find myself thinking about it. As a result of learning my ...
The Talent Code
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Is “talent” real? After reading this book, I’m not so sure. The author of this book explores talent hot beds in a variety of fields such as soccer and music to try and understand why certain places seem to produce a disproportionate amount of talent. The concept is fascinating. Through understanding ...
Let’s Play Math
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As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a HUGE fan of the growth mindset math promoted by You Cubed. I love everything I’ve ever read by Jo Boaler, the director at You Cubed. However, I’ve recently read a book that I found even MORE useful in thinking about how I want to educate my children. Let’s Play Math ...
Parent Effectiveness Training
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I don’t know why, but I’m always surprised when I read a parenting book from decades ago that I find really insightful. It’s not like modern parents have a monopoly on good parenting skills. I recently found an inexpensive copy of Parent Effectiveness Training, which was originally published in ...
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverance
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Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a secret strategy to help our kids succeed in life? We all want kids who are passionate about their interests and persevere when faced with a challenge. If I had to recommend one book for parents of kids in elementary or older to read, this might be it. The ...
Review: Mathematical Mindsets
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There is no such thing as a math person. Are you skeptical? I was too. However, after reading this book, I am 100% convinced that this statement is true. This book opens math up to everybody. It brings math out of the dull, lonely, elitist shadows and brings it into a colorful, creative, social ...
What’s Math Got to Do with It?
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I love math. However, my first grader is pretty good at math, but he hates it. He enjoys nearly everything else we do as part of his homeschool day, but he groans when I say it’s time for math. To me, that’s a clear sign that I’m doing something wrong. Thankfully, I'm confident this book is going to ...
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings
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Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids is still my favorite parenting book of all time, but the most useful parts of this sibling version can be found in the original. While I liked this book and thought it offered good advice for encouraging siblings to get along, Siblings Without Rivalry is still my favorite ...
Playful Parenting
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An interesting, thought-provoking book about taking a more light-hearted approach to parenting. Although I found it useful, I have trouble actually putting it into practice. Title: Playful Parenting Author: Lawrence J. Cohen Publication Year: 2001 Website: www.playfulparenting.com Amazon Product ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 