“Given all the roiling debates about how America’s children should be taught, it may come as a surprise to learn that students spend less than 15% of their time in school. While there’s no doubt that school is important, a clutch of recent studies reminds us that parents are even more so. A study published earlier this month by researchers at North Carolina State University, Brigham Young University and the University of California-Irvine, for example, finds that parental involvement — checking homework, attending school meetings and events, discussing school activities at home — has a more powerful influence on students’ academic performance than anything about the school the students attend.”

“The Practical Guide to the Montessori Method is aimed at parents who want to integrate Montessori activities at home with their children, easily and on a budget. It includes: A basic introduction to the principles of the Montessori philosophy, numerous illustrated examples of how to apply it at home, classified by subject and age, and explained clearly and concisely, a list of Montessori materials which are worth buying. The Guide is written in a pleasant and accessible tone, and has been structured so that it is easy and quick to use, created especially for parents who lack free time. Simple to implement, with activities classified by age, which include illustrations and pictures of the materials. Affordable to execute, with cheap and simple materials. Julia Palmarola is an educational writer specialized in integrating the Montessori Method at home on a budget. Her books are written for parents who want to learn more about Montessori and apply it at home with their children.”

“Even if you struggled with mathematics in school, you can help your children enjoy learning and prepare them for academic success. Filled with stories and illustrations, Let's Play Math offers a practical, activity-filled exploration of what it means to learn math as a family. Drawing on more than thirty years' teaching experience, Gaskins provides helpful tips for parents with kids from preschool to high school, whether your children learn at home or attend a traditional classroom.”

“Parents often tell me, "I'd love to homeschool my kids, but I don't think I'm qualified." Other parents are intrigued by homeschooling, but couldn't possibly imagine themselves as both parent and teacher. Is it possible for average parents to take on the enormous job of educating their children? Aren't years of specialized training required to become a good teacher? The answer to both of these questions is "yes." How is that possible? Because learning at home is very different from learning in a classroom” - by FamilyEducation staff

“Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. How do parents nurture a love of learning amid childhood chaos, parental self-doubt, the flu, and state academic standards?” -The Brave Learner

“Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons is a complete, step-by-step program that shows parents simply and clearly how to teach their children to read. Twenty minutes a day is all you need, and within 100 teaching days your child will be reading on a solid second-grade reading level.” -from the publisher