Book Review: The Parent's Guide To Raising CEO Kids

Kids have dreams. What if their dreams include entrepreneurship? Learn how to encourage their endeavors as well as guide them in the direction of business success with the information found in The Parent's Guide to Raising CEO Kids.
Adults are not the only ones who can come up with ideas that can define their lives. Kids are also capable of creating organizations and products that the world will want to take part in. their ideas and zeal should be encouraged and nurtured in the moment not put off until later or discouraged.
Dr. Jerry and Sarah Cook have put together a book with interviews of over 200 young people who have caught that "entrepreneurial bug" and have turned it into success. They endeavor to discover the characteristics of these kids and what sets them apart from others. Also, what if anything their parents and upbringing have to do with it.
Instead of patting your child on the head when they express their vision of a new project or business idea, you can provide valuable assistance to them in the form of support and resources. The author's have found that the pursuit of these dreams can provide kids with practical life skills, future financial independence, personal satisfaction as well as a fulfillment of social responsibility.
One thing that parents can do is to teach their kids about money and responsibility, the value of earning their own dollars. As a young entrepreneur, they will need to know how to handle money and how it can further their dreams.
Through their dreams and goals they can begin to shape their own future. It is not easy to begin a business or to weather the often unpredictable environment. Parents can provide that security and foundation that their children will need as they pursue their dream.
As children share their insight and path to entrepreneurship with the Cooks, parents and children reading this book can uncover how they can each inspire the other to see the dream through to fulfillment. This book is as much of value to the child as to the parent when it comes to feeding the entrepreneurial spirit.
No matter the age of your child, if they have an idea, the information in this book will help you to nurture it. If they have talent and gifts that they want to share with the world, why shouldn't they be allowed to do it? Channel their efforts and believe in their dreams no matter how many they have.
Want a good read for the family? Consider The Parent's Guide to Raising CEO Kids. Encourage the independent spirit that is the mark of trailblazers, even young ones.

Carolann Henderson, homeschooling mom, website editor, researcher, student of graphic design, and musician in our family bluegrass gospel band, The Hendersons. You'll find some more homeschooling curriculum reviews, book reviews, general homeschooling information, free resources, tips and encouragement on my website. I also have a free gift for you that you will find instrumental in getting and staying organized in homeschooling and all areas of your life along with a free ebook to help you homeschool holidays. You can claim your free gifts by visiting my website http://www.homeschooling-road-map.com and signing up for our free newsletter. We look forward to serving you.

5 Tips For Developing Communication Skills In Children

To understand the importance of developing communication skills in children, think about the number of people you communicate with over the course of a week. You cannot go to the supermarket or order a birthday cake today without clearly communicating what you need to someone else. You also rely upon communication skills to maintain your friendships and make professional connections that further your career.
Babies are excused from rudeness because they do not have communication skills to effectively tell others what they want or need. Yet, children are expected to interact with others in a more appropriate manner as they get older. Toddlers may understand how to appropriately ask for what they want, but they are still prone to temper tantrums and selfish demands. As they move into later stages of childhood they will be expected to outgrow that behavior and embrace the communication skills they have learned at home.
This places a tremendous amount of pressure on parents to focus on developing communication skills in their children. If you are feeling the pressure, these five tips will help.
1. Role model communication skills in your home.
You probably already talk to your child on a daily basis because you love them and spend a lot of time with them. Teaching communication skills is another reason that you should continue having those regular conversations. Rather than chit-chatting casually, focus on using your best communication skills and encouraging your children to follow suit.
You can teach your children not to interrupt or talk over one another, and that will help them respect other people as they speak to them outside of the home. You can also role model subtle skills like making eye contact to show interest in what another person is saying.
2. Teach your children how to end a conversation as well as how to start one.
So many parents focus on the entry to conversation while neglecting the skills needed to properly exit a conversation. This is why so many children will simply cut a speaker off mid-sentence and run away when they get bored. They were never taught the proper way to excuse themselves in that situation. It is important that children know how to start conversation with others, but they should also have the skills to walk away without being rude or hurtful.
3. Give your children assignments that involve clearly expressing feelings and thoughts.
It is always more difficult to express yourself clearly when you are talking about personal thoughts and emotions. Make a point to ask your children how they feel and what opinions they hold on various subjects. Younger children may benefit from a chart or paper that lists common emotions. They can select from the list when they have trouble putting their emotions into words.
Many people mumble, look at the ground or slur their words together when they are nervous about expressing personal opinions or feelings. Encourage your children to start over and let them know that you could not understand them if they do these things. The goal is to get them comfortable expressing themselves clearly without losing eye contact.
4. Effective communication skill requires acceptance and respect for others. Teach your children to listen!
The ability to let others know what you think and feel is only half of the communication equation. The other half is the contribution that others make to a conversation. Your children need to learn how to completely and openly listen to what others are saying and understand what the other person thinks or feels. A good listener will always have the upper hand in a debate or argument, and listening skills are crucial in personal relationships.
If you feel your child is not fully listening to what you are saying, ask them to repeat what you are saying back to you. If they give you back exactly what you said, ask them, "What do I mean by that?" You can also do exercises with your children where one person says something and the others explain what they heard and what the speaker meant to communicate.
Make sure to tell your children that their emotions and thoughts are their own, and other people are entitled to their own thoughts and emotions. They should own their own thoughts without transferring them to others. For instance, there is a difference between the following sentences: "You made me sad, and I cried." "I cried because our encounter made me sad."
5. Do not eliminate all conflict from your child's life.
Developing communication skills in children must include conflict resolution and problem solving. If you agree with everything your child says or does, how will they react when they meet other people who challenge them or do not agree with them? Let your child encounter disagreements and conflicts, but teach them to handle these encounters effectively. They must know that others will not always agree with them and that they have the power to control a negative social encounter by their responses.
As you work to develop communication skills in your children at home, pay attention to how they use those skills outside of the home. You will have many proud moments when your children interact with others in an effective and appropriate manner.

Carolann Henderson, homeschooling mom, website editor, researcher, student of graphic design, and musician in our family bluegrass gospel band, The Hendersons. You'll find some more homeschooling curriculum reviews, general homeschooling information, free resources, tips and encouragement on my website. I also have a free gift for you that you will find instrumental in getting and staying organized in homeschooling and all areas of your life along with a free ebook to help you homeschool holidays. You can claim your free gifts by visiting my website http://www.homeschooling-road-map.com and signing up for our free newsletter. We look forward to serving you.

Homeschool Curriculum Review: An Old Fashioned Education

Are you looking for a homeschool curriculum that combines a Christian basis with the basics of a good childhood education? You may have found it here with An Old-Fashioned Education. Keep reading to learn more about it.
A Good Education is still Free... even a Homeschooling one
An Old-Fashioned Education is a website devoted to providing homeschooling parents with free curricula on a variety of subjects. While many parents want to give their children a good quality education they often lack the funds to do so. Many curricula can cost several hundred dollars for each grade year.
That doesn't mean that you have to send your child back to public school. You can find free curriculum resources online for a variety of subjects to create a well-rounded education for your children. Give your children everything they need (and you too) from day one even if you are not a teacher by trade. Best of all, it is all out there on the Internet for any parent to use. This site cuts out the legwork and provides the links to the information that you need.
What is Included
The site believes in the well-rounded teaching methods of Charlotte Mason, a well-known English educator who believed children could be guided to make their own decisions instead of being taught what to think. To that end, you will find a variety of categories listed on the left hand side that include subject links to both textbooks and "living books." Living books are those on a variety of subjects that are fun to read but also teach lessons at the same time. They can be used to emphasize a variety of subjects.
Some books included in the resources were published before 1923 so they are part of public domain. This means that they can be downloaded, printed, copied and reproduced in any way fit. Older books used as textbooks and living books set a high standard for children of today. They expect excellence at a certain level and you can also present that to your child.
Another benefit of older texts is that they will satisfy the moral obligations that Christian homeschoolers want. Because older books were written from a Christian worldview that followed scripture, characters are seen in real-life situations where they overcome their temptations through their faith.
Many books and resources contain grade levels that they are best suited for. Free curriculum sites like Ambleside Online are also referenced to find more materials.
The Verdict
When you are short on cash, you can still give your child a quality homeschool education. There are tons of free curriculum resources available so that you can customize each subject and lesson to fit the needs of your children.

Carolann Henderson, homeschooling mom, website editor, researcher, student of graphic design, and musician in our family bluegrass gospel band, The Hendersons. You'll find some more homeschooling curriculum reviews, general homeschooling information, free resources, tips and encouragement on my website. I also have a free gift for you that you will find instrumental in getting and staying organized in homeschooling and all areas of your life along with a free ebook to help you homeschool holidays. You can claim your free gifts by visiting my website http://www.homeschooling-road-map.com and signing up for our free newsletter. We look forward to serving you.

High School Homeschooling: Preparing for College

When it comes to college, it isn't usually just the child who is nervous. Parents are as well. In a homeschool environment, parents are more so because they are taking on a number of roles occupied by different people in a traditional school setting. Here is some advice to help you to prepare your homeschooler for admission to college.
Why College?
In this day and age, the more education you have, the better you will fair in the big wide world. A high school diploma hasn't been enough for a long time. Whether you choose a trade school, a four-year university or a specialized school that caters to fashion, art, theater or music, it is important to have a firm foundation in high school in order to gain successful admittance to these centers of higher learning.
You teenager may think they know what they want to do right now, but that can change. As a parent, it is your job to give them the broadest education possible so that even if they change their mind, they are still prepared for college and a career.
Tips for Parents to Prepare your Homeschooler for College
Below you will find some advice to help you make the most of those high school years. You don't have to be a scholar to manage your child's education, just persistent.

1. Begin early - We don't mean first grade, but begin planning their high school years during the eighth grade year. Research the state requirements for graduation. Kids in traditional school attend for 180 days or roughly 1,100 hours of instruction. For a homeschooled child, each credit hour for a subject is equivalent to 180 days. So, for instance in English, 4 credit hours means that they will have to study that subject each of the four years they are in high school homeschool.


2. Talk with your teen - Since they are the one who will enter college, find out about their interests. To make high school more interesting, choose subject matter and electives that cater to their choice of career. One advantage of homeschooling is that there is more flexibility and variety when it comes to including field trips and other activities as a part of the curriculum.


3. Choose electives carefully - Colleges are looking for well-rounded students. If a foreign language is required, you don't have to choose the traditional ones. Your teen might want to study Russian or Portuguese.


4. Keep complete records - This will make it easy when completing their high school transcript and resume. Pay attention to their extracurricular activities, electives, field trips and other activities.


5. Give them every opportunity to excel - The eBook The Teenage Homeschooling Success Manual by Sophia Harris provides parents with all they need to know to encourage, motivate and help their teens find success in high school and beyond. When it comes to standardized college entrance exams (SAT, ACT), practice makes perfect. Throughout their high school career, administer several practice tests so they become familiar with the material and how the test is designed to increase their confidence level.

Homeschooling classrooms have the advantage of preparing their teens for college without extraneous issues that can plague students in traditional school.

Carolann Henderson, homeschooling mom, website editor, researcher, student of graphic design, and musician in our family bluegrass gospel band, The Hendersons. You'll find some more homeschooling curriculum reviews, general homeschooling information, free resources, tips and encouragement on my website. I also have a free gift for you that you will find instrumental in getting and staying organized in homeschooling and all areas of your life along with a free ebook to help you homeschool holidays. You can claim your free gifts by visiting my website http://www.homeschooling-road-map.com and signing up for our free newsletter. We look forward to serving you.