The Smart Parenting Revolution: A Powerful New Approach to Unleashing Your Child's Potential

by Dawna Markova

Book Overview

Dawna Markova is revolutionizing the way parents approach their children's education. A leading educator and psychologist, she has noticed that parents tend to focus on correcting their children's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034548245X
• ISBN13: 9780345482457
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Finally, focusing on the asset not the deficit

This book has been a godsend to my work with children and youth. Most importantly, the focus on assets versus deficits makes so much sense I can't believe it's not everywhere in the media. Its a very simple concept but its not easy to do and it is a breakthrough idea. We are so programmed to notice all the things that are wrong in our lives, our kids and our society. It seems like this simple 180 could create dramatic change in our world. The tools in this book will help everyone to communicate better with their kids, their and their family and their coworkers. I highly recommend it!

Approach for Educators, Parents and Managers

Wouldn't it be a better world if each of us could reach our full potential? Dr. Markova provides a logical and amazing approach that will allow children to thrive. Her approach early on in her teaching career proved to be an exciting journey for the children in her classroom as well as parents and herself. She demonstrates how focusing on a child's strengths and interests can unlock the gifts children (and adults) have. Understanding these strengths and interests can be used to assist a child to improve in other areas. I particularly like the fact that she lays the foundation and philosophy in the first part of her book, and follows up with the practical approach that allows easy implementation. Dr. Markova is on target that we've become a society that clearly sees what we did wrong. She guides us now to see what we've done right and how this approach can transcend our children and ourselves. More, please, Dr. Markova!

A tremendous gift for every parent

As a single mother of three young boys, one with autism, I've read a lot of books about parenting and helping children learn and succeed. This book is far and away the best source for practical, useful information to help my children succeed at school and in life. My kids enjoyed it as well because they were actually able to participate in the process and we have since embarked on an amazing journey to discover their individual thinking patterns and strengths. Dr. Markova's strategies for using a child's natural intelligence so that they can pay attention in class, tap into their creativity, and make thoughtful decisions are truly revolutionary. These insights into each child's unique way of thinking has made me a better mother and just totally changed the atmosphere of our home to focus on the positives. Another major benefit is that I now feel like I'm able to have productive, positive conversations with teachers to find solutions for my kids that aren't based on punishments or medications - happy kids, happy teachers, happy mom! Thanks Dr. Markova!

A Crucial Antidote to the Standardization of our Children

I have been a fan of Dr. Markova's positive approach for years, since I first read HOW YOUR CHILD IS SMART. Here she puts it all together to show parents exactly how to foster their child's potential. She helps you identify your child's unique talents and use their gifts to overcome the challenges they face. Whether you have a child doing faboulously in school or one who is struggling in this standaradized world, this book is an absolute necessity for every parent wanting to bring out the best in their child.

The Smart Parenting Revolution

As a parent of three children two boys and a girl, I found this book a godsend! This world shapes the way we see our children and the way they see themselves. Dr. Markova's amazing book can change that image. First by helping both the parent, child and even the teachers they meet in this world begin to evaluate them on whats right with all of us, instead of whats wrong, and then exactly how to go about making that image we carry around of ourselves and the story we tell about ourselves a better story, a story of positive appreciation instead of one of doubt, fear and negative stereotypical self images. We are all unique and have a great place in this world if we just focus on what our strengths are and not let the outside forces define our weaknesses as our talents. We do not have to fit into the nice neat boxes that are constantly being set for us. We can be wonderful contributors to this world and it starts with smarter parenting! Thank you, Dr. Markova!!!