2014, ISBN: 9780099588757

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child's success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph's … More...

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child's success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently.Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our children's characters.Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child's true potential - and ensure they really succeed. Books Paul Tough|Paperback|Cornerstone|10/04/2014, Cornerstone<

ISBN: 9780099588757

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child's success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph's … More...

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child's success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children. In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently. Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our children's characters. Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives. In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child's true potential - and ensure they really succeed. Books, [PU: Century Hutchinson; Random Century; Random House]<

2014, ISBN: 0099588757

[EAN: 9780099588757], Neubuch, [SC: 4.3], [PU: Cornerstone Apr 2014], Neuware - Paul Tough is a contributing writer to New York Times Magazine, where he has written extensively about educ… More...

[EAN: 9780099588757], Neubuch, [SC: 4.3], [PU: Cornerstone Apr 2014], Neuware - Paul Tough is a contributing writer to New York Times Magazine, where he has written extensively about education, parenting, poverty, and politics, including cover stories on character education, the achievement gap, the post-Katrina school system in New Orleans, the 'No Child Left Behind' policy and charter schools. He has also been a contributor to This American Life, as part of which he reported on the Harlem Children Zone's 'Baby College', an 8-week program where young parents learn how to help their children become successful. His book about the Harlem's Children Zone is called Whatever It Takes. He lives in New York with his wife and his young son. 256 pp. Englisch, Books<

ISBN: 9780099588757

Paperback, [PU: Cornerstone], In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, the author sees things very differently. This book… More...

Paperback, [PU: Cornerstone], In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, the author sees things very differently. This book offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child's true potential - and ensure they really succeed., Age Groups: Children, Child & Developmental Psychology, Philosophy & Theory Of Education, Philosophy & Theory Of Education, Educational Strategies & Policy, Educational Strategies & Policy, Pre-school & Kindergarten, Pre-school & Kindergarten, Family & Relationships, Advice On Parenting, Child Care & Upbringing, Personal Development<

ISBN: 9780099588757

Paperback, [PU: Cornerstone], In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, the author sees things very differently. This book… More...

Paperback, [PU: Cornerstone], In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, the author sees things very differently. This book offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child's true potential - and ensure they really succeed., Child & Developmental Psychology<