Description of Presentation

Is homework an ongoing battle in your house? Does your child’s homework cause you stress? Do you wish your child would complete homework without you having to supervise? Join Terri McNeely as she provides tips to help parents reduce the daily stress of homework and end homework battles. McNeely will suggest ways to help your child make the best use of his or her time and learn effective organizational techniques. This talk is targeted at elementary and preteen students.

Books (Mindful Parenting)

• "Mindful Parenting: Simple and Powerful Solutions for Raising Creative, Engaged, Happy Kids in Today's Hectic World," K. Race (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected," S. Stiffelman (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "At Wit's End: A Parent's Guide to Ending the Struggle, Tears and Turmoil of Learning Disabilities," J. Stowell (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive," M. Bertin, MD and A. Tuckman, PsyD (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "Mindful Discipline: A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child," S. Shapiro, PhD and C. White, MD (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Really Matters," C. Naumburg (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate," S. Greenland (Library Partners | Amazon)

Books (Intelligence and Disabilities)

• "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future," D. Pink (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs," C. Vatterott (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Help Kids Reach Their Potential," P. Dawson, EdD, and R. Guare, PhD (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from The Frontiers of Brain Science," N. Doidge, MD (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind," D. Siegel and T. Bryson (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "You're Smarter Than You Think: A Kid's Guide to Multiple Intelligences," T. Armstrong, PhD (Library Partners | Amazon)