No, it’s Paul Tough
I enjoyed the book until he started proposing policy in the final chapter; I gave it a low rating only because of that.
It was a while back and from what I remember, I did like it. But there wasn’t that much that made it possible to implement. And it really was a public school policy book in the end rather than raising a child, home education book.
Teach like your hair is on fire is great too. If you teach or have older children this one is a must. It has some great games for extending math concepts in it also. Well worth the time.
I have just finished “the Music Miracle” and found it fascinating. Please read it so I can discuss it with someone LOL.
Nkawan,
I normally like to read the reviews on a book before deciding to read it. There aren’t any yet on Amazon. Please give us a review here on Music MIracle so I can decide whether or not to read it. LOL.
At least tell us what you liked about it.
Yes, I am interested to know more.
“Last child in the woods” is on my own list to read next
here is the link: http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/
Now I remember that Andrew Pudewa from Institute for Excellence in Writing recommended this book. Thanks for reminding me!!
Hi Drjuliadc and Krista G,
You asked about the music myth. I found it fascinating because it was very well researched and drew on many recent studies into the effect of music learning, particularly on children up to the age of 8 who benefit from the “music miracle” (including increase in IQ score, improved literacy and numeracy, improved emotional intelligence and empathy… ). Although for people over 8 it detailed other benefits too. It shows the type of music training needed and what doesn’t work (listening to Mozart doesn’t, nor does distinguishing different instruments but rhythm and pitch work does, for example).
What I didn’t like was that it occasionally repeated itself and the constant disparaging reference to “pushy parents” which I felt were aimed at me 
I kept wanting to defend myself and invite her to see what fun my lo is having LOL.
The lady who wrote The Music Myth has also developed a program for small children which is CD and book based (moosicology). I think it would be quite nice for children around 3-4+ but it goes over my 2 year old’s head. Also I don’t like that it mixes American and British terms calling notes “whole notes” “half notes” “crotchets” and “quavers”
Read about it here: http://www.moosicology.com/in-the-media/
Sorry am not much good at writing reviews.
New Release: Elevating Child care: A Guide To Respectful Parenting… This is Janet Lansbury’s new book, and it’s a great primer for parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers. It’s on Amazon, just search Janet Lansbury Elevating Child Care.
What about John Medina’s :Brain Rules for the Baby: How to raise a smart and happy child from zero to five"? By the way all Medina’s books are top notch
The Brainy Bunch by Mona Lisa Harding (a homeschooling family and 6 of her 11 children when to college when they were 12 years old or earlier) and The Smartest Kids in the World and How They Got That Way by Amanda Ripley
Well what type of book you are looking.
[ Who Moved My Cheese ]
Interestingly I have never read Who moved My Cheese! I shall zip though it.
I read the brainy Bunch and although I think it was worth my time I only gave it 2 stars on goodreads because it lacks so much.
I enjoyed its OK not to Share and other renegade rules of parenting. It really opened my thinking.
I am currently reading The Triple package (Amy Chua and Co) but honestly even in audio it is a bore! I might just give it up. The idea is there for a really great book but this isn’t a book it’s a research paper published mainstream. :dry:
I am also currently reading Radical Reflections by Mem Fox. It’s looking good so far and is REALLY well written. Inspiring for teachers and homeschooling mums who teach writing.
What’s next?
I would like to recommend this oneElizabeth Gilbert “Eat, Pray, Love†. It is really amazing. Gives food for thought and motivation. I really enjoy reading it)))
One of the best books that I have read this year is the home inspection Book by David Spada. It was very informative and gave me a lot of insight into that field.I enjoyed reading it and I found myself interested in that line of work. I am doing a home inspection course and I am rather enjoying it and finding it useful.