For Parents





The Learning Myth : Why I'll Never Tell My Son He's Smart
by Salman Khan


8 Things to Hate about Kumon






BOOKS


Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua


The Gift of Failure : How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed
by Jessica Lahey


How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie


Math Dictionary : Homework Help for Families (Grades 3 to 7)
by Judith de Klerk  


Number Talks : Helping Children Build Mental Math and Computation Strategies, Grades K 5, Updated with Common Core Connections
by Sherry Parrish


The Success Principles for Teens : How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
by Jack Canfield and Kent Healy


Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be : An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania
by Frank Bruni  


The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens : The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide
by Sean Covey




SINGAPORE MATH


“Singapore math is a method of teaching math that engages a child to see math from different perspectives and incorporates math into everyday life.” -- Molly Seguel


Singapore Math


At Marymount of Santa Barbara, Math Is No Problem
By Molly Seguel / March 2012






PLACES 2 VISIT - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA






GIFT IDEAS


The Elements Calendar : A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe
by Theodore Gray


The Mathematics Calendar
by Theoni Pappas


Oh, The Places You'll Go!
by Dr. Seuss


Wear Sunscreen : A Primer for Real Life
by Mary Schmich





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